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| 1 | IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS. 40 (1): 149-159 JAN 1992 (Gardner, 1992) | University of California—Davis | SIGNAL INTERCEPTION - PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES OF CYCLIC-FEATURE DETECTORS | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ carrier frequency ▪ data transmission ≈ n times | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | GB2295070A (Ken Mizuta, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Alps Electric Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Alps Alpine Co Ltd | Reducing delays in a multiplex communication system | ▪ frequency basis ≈ transmission timings ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | US5602749A (Frederick Vosburgh, 1997) | (Original Assignee) MTC (Current Assignee) MTC | Method of data compression and apparatus for its use in monitoring machinery | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ wireless communication ▪ data processing means ≈ memory storage ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ vibration data ≈ vibration data ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ said transfer ▪ analogue format ≈ said sensor ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses the network advertisement delivery system in accordance with claim… ▪ teaches the invention substantially as claimed and described in claim… ▪ discloses that programs can be selected from recorded or previously stored programs or a broadcast channel… ▪ teaches determining whether a program being viewed by the user is sponsored by a provider of at least one of the… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 4 | US5544073A (Richard W. Piety, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Computational Systems Inc (Current Assignee) CSI Technology Inc | Rotor balancing calculator | ▪ frequency basis ≈ vibration component ▪ data sensors ≈ right angle ▪ data rate ≈ said angle | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches high rotation speeds of a CVT pulley require all parts are balanced with reference to the main shaft… ▪ discloses a method of balancing a clutch the method comprising mounting an assembled continuous variable clutch… ▪ teaches that it is known in the art to rotate a wheel assembly to a weight placement position such as the… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | US5363370A (Jacques Abiven, 1994) | (Original Assignee) France Telecom SA (Current Assignee) Chartoleaux KG LLC | Multirate digital multiplexing demultiplexing method and device | ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ data processing means ≈ said first part ▪ allocating data ≈ selected groups | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses the method and the apparatus further comprising ending or temporarily discontinuing the periodic downlink… ▪ discloses a method to divide upstream timeslots in a TDMA system related line terminator and related network terminator… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | US5446739A (Motohiro Nakano, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Corp | Radio communication system | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ carrier frequency ▪ control means ≈ control means | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | US5528507A (Robert P. McNamara, 1996) | (Original Assignee) First Pacific Networks Inc (Current Assignee) TECHNOLOGIES FUTURES Inc D/B/A ORION TECHNOLOGY | System for utility demand monitoring and control using a distribution network | ▪ communications channel ≈ communications channel, data channels ▪ data transmission, division basis ≈ Multiple Access, n channels ▪ processing function ≈ data collection ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches an intelligent utility measuring device which is interfaced with a highspeed backbone network via a broad band… ▪ teaches a communications channel that allows for the collection and transmission of user demand requirements and… ▪ teaches analogous art wherein energy availability data includes real time data stored data… ▪ discloses all the limitation of the base claim as outlined above… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 8 | US5541840A (Krzysztof Gurne, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Chrysler Corp (Current Assignee) FCA US LLC | Hand held automotive diagnostic service tool | ▪ processing function ≈ command signal ▪ communications channel ≈ signal input ▪ frequency basis ≈ two sets ▪ primary data ≈ key pad | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses wherein the popup dialog box includes displaying information regarding the multimeter functions in operation… ▪ teaches a wherein the second prompt is a first action to be taken in response to the calibration and measurement… ▪ discloses a user selecting a template from a plurality of templates as described above… ▪ teaches an adapter for allowing communications between a vehicle control computer coupled to a vehicle communications… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 9 | EP0685390A1 (Shuichi Nagoya Aerospace System Works Kawasaki, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (Current Assignee) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd | Vibration sensors for use in micro-gravity environment | ▪ data rate ≈ measuring vibrations ▪ vibration sensor ≈ vibration sensor ▪ noise vibration harshness ≈ herein act | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses an accelerometer providing multiaxis acceleration sensing comprising as illustrated in… ▪ teaches in the background of the invention that it is well known to determine a residual vibration resulting from the… ▪ teaches a method system and medium for actively controlling vibration abstract gure… ▪ teaches focusing actuator groups permitting size capability and the of actuators to be optimized for an application… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 10 | US5446735A (Fouad A. Tobagi, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Starlight Networks Inc (Current Assignee) Starlight Networks Inc | Bandwidth allocation in a shared transmission channel employing CSMA/CD | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ observation window ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ data transmission, data packets ≈ one packet | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses having the indicator be capable of advertising multiple abilities or technologies in parallel pg… ▪ discloses a communication device that supports at least two rates… ▪ teaches wherein the enabling a relay node further comprises transmitting a reservation relay response message par… ▪ teaches within a system utilizing auto negotiation having a system make connections at a previously negotiated rate… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 11 | US5481481A (Donald J. Frey, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Architectural Energy Corp (Current Assignee) ARCHIETECTURAL ENERGY CORP ; Architectural Energy Corp | Automated diagnostic system having temporally coordinated wireless sensors | ▪ effect packet ≈ neural network ▪ data sensors ≈ real time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches that the gathering and aggregation system further comprising a metric aggregation component adapted to gather… ▪ teaches a metric monitor system for each of the plurality of members the metric monitor system monitoring the member… ▪ teaches a cool storage supervisory controller wherein usage data can be transmitted to a remote location for analysis… ▪ discloses that the step of exchanging analysis setup data includes exchanging a command for identifying measurement data… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 12 | US5345599A (Arogyaswami J. Paulraj, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University (Current Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University | Increasing capacity in wireless broadcast systems using distributed transmission/directional reception (DTDR) | ▪ data sensors ≈ receiving antennas ▪ division basis ≈ multiplexing means ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches predetermine minimum spacing more than ve time a wavelength… ▪ teaches elements being partitioned into a plurality of groups and each group containing at least one element at least… ▪ discloses a system for receiving a digital broadcast channel… ▪ teaches at least one of said plurality of data utilization devices is located in an entertainment establishment for… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 13 | US5515378A (Richard H. Roy, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Arraycomm LLC (Current Assignee) Intel Corp | Spatial division multiple access wireless communication systems | ▪ division basis, effect division ≈ spatial multiplexing, duplex communication ▪ data sensors ≈ receiving antennas ▪ three locations ≈ spatial location ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ one channel | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses the claimed invention however does not explicitly disclose the private wireless path is a directional path… ▪ discloses the wireless path has telephony switches therein other forms of networking… ▪ discloses accounting data is based on a request for a content piece digital information files… ▪ discloses at least some requests are embodied in a content subscription and the accounting data is generated based on… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 14 | EP0515728A2 (Günter Knapp, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Günter Knapp | Wireless indoor data relay system | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ wireless communication ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency ▪ frequency basis ≈ carrier power ▪ data processing means, processing function ≈ said beam | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses that data from each ID code with corresponding VLC transmitter… ▪ discloses plural locations of specific content based mobile user s location can be selected such as nearby point of… ▪ teaches a transmission device wherein a transmission section… ▪ discloses implementing fluorescent light source for optically communicating data over a laser based telecommunication… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 15 | US5233643A (Abdolreza S. Naeini, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Network Access Corp (Current Assignee) NETWORK ACCESS Corp A CORP OF TEXAS ; Network Access Corp | Method and system network for providing an area with limited bandwidth bi-direction burst personnel telecommunications | ▪ communications channel ≈ communications channel ▪ vibration data ≈ signal frequency ▪ communications sub-channels ≈ system network | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches adjusts the wide beams to assure proper coverage for the mobile units close to the base station… ▪ discloses that channels are reused by a second base station according to an downlink frequency reuse scheme frequency… ▪ discloses a mobile communications system as claimed in claim… ▪ teaches receiving allocation request signals from said plurality of terminals said channel being allocated to said… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 16 | US5421030A (Paul Baran, 1995) | (Original Assignee) COM21 Inc (Current Assignee) Arris Enterprises LLC | Communications system and method for bi-directional communications between an upstream control facility and downstream user terminals | ▪ communications channel ≈ communications channel ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time, data rate | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches about an integrated circuitry which includes a modem and TV on a chip see as to… ▪ discloses a telecommunication interface subscriber as recited by claim… ▪ teaches wherein burst capacity represents capacity over an outstation s committed information rate column… ▪ discloses packetized data traffic and packetized voice refer to col… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | US5193000A (Lenny Lipton, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Stereographics Corp (Current Assignee) RealD Inc | Multiplexing technique for stereoscopic video system | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ color space conversion ▪ division basis ≈ multiplexing means ▪ primary data ≈ second polarizing ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ data rate ≈ data rate | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | US5260944A (Akitaka Tomabechi, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Panasonic Corp (Current Assignee) Panasonic Corp | Dynamic channel allocation method | ▪ data sensors ≈ respective channel ▪ data transmission ≈ n channels | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches that it is well known in the art that an access point ie base station can communicate a request for channel… ▪ discloses the method for demodulation of a shared data channel of the secondary carrier… ▪ discloses wherein said schedule is encoded using an algorithm based format paragraph… ▪ teaches acknowledgment comprises using a hybrid automatic repeat request HARQ feedback… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 19 | US5132968A (Johnny L. Cephus, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Robotic Guard Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Robotic Guard Systems Inc | Environmental sensor data acquisition system | ▪ processing function ≈ command signal ▪ data packets ≈ data packets ▪ data packet ≈ second data ▪ control means ≈ said input | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches wherein the facility further comprises a power transmission station… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 20 | US5070536A (Ronald L. Mahany, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Norand Corp (Current Assignee) Avago Technologies General IP Singapore Pte Ltd | Mobile radio data communication system and method | ▪ communications channel ≈ communications channel ▪ wireless transmission ≈ wireless transmission ▪ data transmission ≈ data transmission ▪ to enable identification ≈ signal quality ▪ data packet ≈ second data | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches a system and method that covers substantially covers all limitations of the parent claim… ▪ discloses in a responder device peripheral LAN slave device having a transceiver col… ▪ teaches that the selecting comprises selecting a vocoder encoding rate based on at least one result of the comparing… ▪ teaches other signal quality measurement such as FER however the examiner take an official notice that the signal… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 21 | US4831560A (James V. Zaleski, 1989) | (Original Assignee) Zaleski James V (Current Assignee) Vetronix Corp | Method for testing auto electronics systems | ▪ feast one ≈ associated electronics ▪ allocating data ≈ mobile system | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches a system for diagnosing an electrical system on a vehicle see… ▪ teaches wherein the emulator has a scanner function to detect data from other bus users… | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | US4716410A (Takashi Nozaki, 1987) | (Original Assignee) Pioneer Electronic Corp (Current Assignee) Pioneer Corp | CATV data transmission method | ▪ data transmission ≈ data transmission ▪ wireless transmission ≈ transmitted data | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses a program viewing system in which the decode data may be transmitted over a second interface… ▪ discloses disabling of arraying of copy inhibition operation col… ▪ discloses copy protection of video signals using a protect code signal see claim… ▪ discloses a data stream transmission and reception method comprising receiving in accordance with a reception contract… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 23 | US4831558A (Dale W. Shoup, 1989) | (Original Assignee) Slope Indicator Co (Current Assignee) SLOPE INDICATOR Co 3668 ALBION PLACE NORTH SEATTLE WA 98103 A CORP OF WA ; Slope Indicator Co | Digitally based system for monitoring physical phenomena | ▪ vibration sensor ≈ strain gauge ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ analogue format ≈ said sensor ▪ control means ≈ said module | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses distributed monitoring system for monitoring one or more operating conditions of a structure… ▪ discloses a vibration data collection and processing apparatus and method comprising as illustrated in… ▪ discloses a power harvesting unit to generate power from available sources including mechanical chemical heat solar or… ▪ discloses needing excess energy to selectively actuate the transmitter or the distributor it s obvious that the… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 24 | US4738133A (Werner Breckel, 1988) | (Original Assignee) Robert Bosch GmbH (Current Assignee) Robert Bosch GmbH | Vehicular testing system | ▪ respective one ≈ diagnostic system ▪ radio frequencies ≈ frequency range | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 | US4787053A (M. Samuel Moore, 1988) | (Original Assignee) Semco Instruments Inc (Current Assignee) Semco Instruments Inc | Comprehensive engine monitor and recorder | ▪ data sensors, servicing sensors ≈ sensing temperature, fuel flow rate ▪ to enable identification ≈ engine temperature ▪ vibration sensor ≈ maximum operating ▪ host PC ≈ electronic data ▪ wireless transmission ≈ remote data | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses using the transmission unit to receive the measurement signal M from the measurement unit and transfer an… ▪ teaches a small thin light strong and resistant tag for use on a package… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| 26 | US4667319A (Stanley P. K. Chum, 1987) | (Original Assignee) GTE Sprint Communications Corp (Current Assignee) Sprint Communications Co LP | Digital repeater with 3-way branching of service channels | ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ vibration sensor ≈ second adder | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 27 | GB2305328A (Matthias Fischer, 1997) | (Original Assignee) Fichtel and Sachs AG (Current Assignee) ZF Sachs AG | Controlling vibrations in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle and detecting dfects in a motor vehicle | ▪ vibration sensing means ≈ acceleration sensor ▪ communications channel, sense vibrations ≈ second vibration ▪ effect division, effect packet ≈ detecting device ▪ analogue format ≈ signal component ▪ vibration sensor ≈ vibration sensor ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ opposite phase | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 28 | WO9531878A1 (Zhi-Chun Honkasalo, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Nokia Telecommunications Oy; Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd | Method and arrangement for high-speed data transmission in a tdma mobile telecommunications system | ▪ data processing means, data transmission ≈ speed data transmission ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ data packets ≈ more signal | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses tracking a user s interaction with advertisements and tracking a user actionsinteractions utilizing RFID… ▪ teaches a data processing system comprising a method for receiving a request fro services identifying a location of… ▪ discloses wireless communications for further information from a kiosk col… ▪ teaches the commodity data input and output apparatus according to claim… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 29 | US5551298A (Kevin D. Rayment, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Ford Motor Co (Current Assignee) Ford Global Technologies LLC | Identification of vibration induced noises on vehicles | ▪ feast one ≈ different frequencies ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency, frequency range ▪ control means ≈ control means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches performing statistical processing based on the saved information and preparing reports based on the saved… ▪ discloses an identi cation of vibration induced noises on vehicles… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 30 | US5602835A (Takashi Seki, 1997) | (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Corp | OFDM synchronization demodulation circuit | ▪ frequency basis ≈ frequency division ▪ control means ≈ control means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses timing and frequency synchronization of OFDM signals… ▪ discloses modulating sub carriers by zero in order to suppress them during training sequences col… ▪ discloses the step of filtering the second signal by tracking values corresponding to relatively high levels of phase… ▪ discloses the first second and resultant signals are derived in such a way that the resultant signal can fluctuate at… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 31 | US5491418A (Enrique J. Alfaro, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Motors Liquidation Co (Current Assignee) Motors Liquidation Co | Automotive diagnostic communications interface | ▪ data rate ≈ connection terminals ▪ corresponding one ≈ upper conductor | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 32 | US5500934A (Jon O. Austin, 1996) | (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp | Display and control system for configuring and monitoring a complex system | ▪ three locations ≈ predetermined location ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ respective one ≈ d line | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses one or more interfaces to one or more communications channels that may include one or more interfaces to user… ▪ teaches graphical elements arranged based on at least one from among an organizational hierarchy role location and… ▪ teaches the claimed invention wherein the functions are substantially the same as the method of claim… ▪ discloses wherein the digital rights information is a pointer to link a user to a property rights database… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 33 | US5617514A (Nigel I. Dolby, 1997) | (Original Assignee) Unisys Corp (Current Assignee) Unisys Corp | Generalized configurator using multiple interacting packers and declaratively defined constraint expressions | ▪ vibration data ≈ representing one ▪ data processing means ≈ repeating step | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses further comprising providing a graphical user interface with which the model may be accessed by a user see eg… ▪ teaches most all of the instant invention as applied to claims… ▪ teaches to one of ordinary skill in the art the feature of being capable of simultaneously transferring data to said… ▪ teaches an advantageous system that provide large power or energy savings in result… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 34 | US5504403A (Kevin M. McLaughlin, 1996) | (Original Assignee) TRW Inc (Current Assignee) Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp | Method and apparatus for controlling an electric assist steering system using an adaptive blending torque filter | ▪ wireless transmission ≈ adaptive filter ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ control means ≈ control means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses of a control device wherein only a signal processing unit and one reversing switch are provided wherein the… ▪ discloses a method of calculating a motor velocity at least the electric motor velocity dot over… ▪ discloses a method for determining a target steering torque for a steering means of a steering device in a vehicle in… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 35 | US5579013A (John E. Hershey, 1996) | (Original Assignee) General Electric Co (Current Assignee) Asset Intelligence LLC | Mobile tracking unit capable of detecting defective conditions in railway vehicle wheels and railtracks | ▪ wireless transmission ≈ transmitted data ▪ vibration sensor ≈ vibration sensor ▪ control means ≈ vehicle location ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ detected defect | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a system for locating and communicating with mobile vehicles… ▪ discloses wherein the guide devices include software to provide a guided tour column… ▪ teaches of periodically sending a transmission needed to block the speed detection based at least in part on the… ▪ teaches of a clientserver system using multiple servers for navigation and database purposes column… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 36 | JPH07283806A (Toru Kuroda, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Nippon Hoso Kyokai <Nhk>; 日本放送協会 | 直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方式 | ▪ data sensors, data rate ≈ サンプリング ▪ sense machine vibration, vibration data ≈ 周波数帯 ▪ servicing sensors ≈ 信号伝送 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 37 | US5483049A (Everett E. Schulze, 1996) | (Original Assignee) In Store Media Systems Inc (Current Assignee) FPX LLC ; Firepond Inc ; Bank of New York Mellon Corp | Coupon exchanging and check writing system | ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ control means ≈ said input | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches systems and methods for storing electronic coupons associating them with customers presenting them at a retail… ▪ discloses a coupon disposal unit that is capable of shredding input coupons which serves as an operation step for voided… ▪ discloses that that a consumer makes a rebate claim by lling out the forms and the form and are mailed and received at… ▪ teaches that the coupon eligibility parameters product name required size quantity or combination of items required… | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 38 | US5467272A (Tatsuya Yoshida, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd (Current Assignee) Hitachi Ltd | Integrated wiring system | ▪ servicing sensors ≈ operational status ▪ data packet ≈ interface units ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ local data sensors ≈ lowest speed ▪ analogue format ≈ said sensor ▪ effect packet ≈ third class ▪ control means ≈ said input | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses wherein an intercharacter time between the characters is a time duration of a communication wire recessive… ▪ teaches including a specified of zeros in the predetermined entry sending node sends a message having the acknowledge… ▪ teaches integrating the UART and having the UART separate paragraph… ▪ discloses a portable memory device adapted to store software files and diagnostic information eg… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 39 | US5434783A (Chinmoy Pal, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd | Active control system | ▪ vibration sensor ≈ piezoelectric actuator ▪ respective one ≈ surface condition, input x ▪ communications channel, sense vibrations ≈ second vibration, first vibration ▪ frequency basis ≈ sound signal ▪ local sensors ≈ time Δt | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches of personal use speakers disposed at both sides of the headrest… ▪ discloses wherein said wherein said cabin loudspeakers implicit… ▪ discloses predetermined listening position coefficients and associated delay values that are stored in a memory… ▪ discloses a plurality of microphones sensing a shock sound with an impulse pattern generated by a user… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| 40 | US5412583A (Wayne B. Cameron, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Dynamics Research Corp (Current Assignee) Dynamics Research Corp | Computer implemented balancer | ▪ vibration sensing means ≈ vibration sensing means ▪ radio frequencies ≈ center frequency ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ control means ≈ gain amplifier ▪ data packets ≈ digital signal ▪ data processing means ≈ far side | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses that the balancing weight may be attached by soldering lines… ▪ teaches high rotation speeds of a CVT pulley require all parts are balanced with reference to the main shaft… ▪ discloses that hollow driveshafts have different variations in roundness straightness and wall thickness that will… ▪ discloses ne tuned machine operating speed estimate is provided to an external device for condition monitoring g… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 41 | US5471647A (Derek Gerlach, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University (Current Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University | Method for minimizing cross-talk in adaptive transmission antennas | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ wireless communication ▪ division basis, effect division ≈ spatial multiplexing ▪ data processing means, control means ≈ calculating step ▪ data packets ≈ only one | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses a method of transmitting information between a communication device… ▪ teaches wherein the link quality message provides at least a first type of feedback messages to control a power output… ▪ teaches a beam system but does not speci cally teach a random transmit beam system comprising optimally packed beams… ▪ teaches multiple channels receive being processed by processor… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 42 | US5511422A (Walter C. Hernandez, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp (Current Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp | Method and apparatus for analyzing and detecting faults in bearings and other rotating components that slip | ▪ effect division, division basis ≈ frequency locations, rotating machine ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ rotation frequency ▪ respective one, corresponding one ≈ relative magnitude ▪ analogue format ≈ signal component, said sensor ▪ vibration sensor ≈ vibration sensor ▪ radio frequencies ≈ external clock ▪ data packets ≈ digital signal ▪ data rate, data carrying capacities ≈ equal length | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses wherein demodulation is done by combining an original signal with time integrals of the processed signal col… ▪ teaches all the features of the claimed invention except for the calculation comprising a calculation of FFT spectra… ▪ discloses flowinduced vibrations of thermowells can be problematic and can result in catastrophic failure paragraph… ▪ discloses it is known to provide a vibration sensor for sensing vibration frequency of a component… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 43 | US5384769A (Florin Oprescu, 1995) | (Original Assignee) Apple Computer Inc (Current Assignee) Apple Inc | Method and apparatus for a bus transceiver incorporating a high speed binary data transfer mode with a ternary control transfer mode having a full duplex, dominant logic transmission scheme | ▪ division basis, effect division ≈ full duplex, duplex mode ▪ data packet ≈ second data ▪ data transmission ≈ n channels | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 44 | US5355891A (Steven J. Wateridge, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Oxford Medical Ltd (Current Assignee) Huntleigh Technology Ltd | ECG analyzer | ▪ corresponding one ≈ successive portions ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 45 | US5305091A (Daniel Gelbart, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Oreo Products Inc (Current Assignee) Creo Inc ; Oreo Products Inc | Optical coordinate measuring system for large objects | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency ▪ primary data, data transmission ≈ light beam ▪ data processing means, processing function ≈ said beam | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a moving platform guidance system comprising a transmitter which generates a beam of electromagnetic radiation… ▪ teaches operating microscope further comprising optical filters… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 46 | US5309913A (Donald W. Kormos, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Current Assignee) Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Frameless stereotaxy system | ▪ processing function, vibration sensor ≈ calculating coordinates ▪ data processing means, control means ≈ calculating step, repeating step ▪ effect division ≈ fixed distance | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches all the limitations of the claimed invention except for expressly teaching that for each individual image a… ▪ discloses wherein one of ordinary skill would recognize the functional equivalency of tracking systems that utilize a… ▪ discloses a switch to turn on light beam of the light pointer see… ▪ discloses wherein movement of the patient is detected and the movement of the effectuator element is corrected in… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 47 | US5329530A (Susumu Kojima, 1994) | (Original Assignee) NEC Corp (Current Assignee) NEC Corp | Radio connection system | ▪ data transmission, division basis ≈ Multiple Access, n channels ▪ respective one ≈ respective one ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a system and method for automatic provisioning detection and notification… ▪ teaches wherein the multiframe contains layer three payload information… ▪ teaches all the limitations of subject matter as applied to the method of claims… ▪ discloses wherein said wireless communication system is a TDMA system read as TDMA cellular system line… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 48 | US5287551A (Leslie G. Gustafson, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc (Current Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc | Radio communication apparatus and method for voice channel busy call back | ▪ processing function ≈ radio communication unit ▪ wireless transmission ≈ available communication | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses wherein the at least one module is operable to adapt the list of sensors based at least in part on a… ▪ teaches execution of software applications determining whether the UE should transmit to an infrastructure node a… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 49 | US5249053A (Jaswant R. Jain, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Dycam Inc (Current Assignee) Dycam Inc | Filmless digital camera with selective image compression | ▪ vibration data ≈ representing one ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ memory capacity ▪ data processing means ≈ memory storage ▪ host PC ≈ digital camera ▪ radio frequencies ≈ high frequency ▪ control means ≈ control means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses a system for audio encoding clearly teaches the use of spectral envelope information column… ▪ teaches separating a video stream into important and less important parts using any type of compression column… ▪ teaches modulating the HP channel using a first carrier and modulating the LP channel using a second carrier col… ▪ discloses sequence information indicative of an output sequence of the video data of the data… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 50 | US5305295A (Ke-Chiang Chu, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Apple Computer Inc (Current Assignee) Apple Inc | Efficient method and apparatus for access and storage of compressed data | ▪ data packet, effect packet ≈ determined size ▪ data processing means ≈ repeating step | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses a method and apparatus for recording and reproducing data on and from an information storage medium… ▪ teaches comprising a change time estimating unit configured to estimate change time on which measurement data of the… ▪ discloses a predetermined operation is performed with the terminal unit corresponding to the search results obtained by… ▪ discloses the first audio packet is packed at a beginning of the first… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 51 | US5260968A (William A. Gardner, 1993) | (Original Assignee) University of California (Current Assignee) University of California | Method and apparatus for multiplexing communications signals through blind adaptive spatial filtering | ▪ communications channel ≈ communications channel ▪ division basis, effect division ≈ spatial multiplexing ▪ radio frequencies ≈ carrier frequency ▪ frequency basis ≈ receiving radio ▪ primary data ≈ spectral band ▪ control means ≈ control means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches cyclic correlation for cyclostationary signals col… ▪ discloses the gateway comprises a plurality of gateway antennae… ▪ discloses the user terminals communicate with the communications platform using a communication diversity selected from… ▪ teaches an information discovery system using a sequence of word filters to extract semantic concepts col… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 52 | US5313407A (Timothy A. Tiernan, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Ford Motor Co (Current Assignee) Visteon Global Technologies Inc | Integrated active vibration cancellation and machine diagnostic system | ▪ servicing sensors ≈ rotational positions ▪ wireless transmission ≈ adaptive filter ▪ sense vibrations ≈ said position ▪ analogue format ≈ said sensor ▪ control means ≈ said input | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 53 | US5493490A (Jerome D. Johnson, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Clear With Computers Inc (Current Assignee) CLEAR WTH COMPUTERS LLC | Electronic proposal preparation system for selling vehicles | ▪ noise vibration harshness ≈ vehicle information ▪ to enable identification ≈ selected item | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches accumulating data in databases and generating a report based on that data… ▪ discloses wherein the detecting of the occurrence of the event includes detecting addition of an item offered for sale… ▪ teaches a system to generate customized proposals for computers related peripherals and copy machines… ▪ discloses the vehicle identification data is sent to the office but does not disclose that this data is in the form of… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 54 | US5291475A (Eugene J. Bruckert, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc (Current Assignee) Motorola Mobility LLC | Slot hopped FD/TD/CDMA | ▪ vibration sensor, sense vibrations ≈ predetermined frequency, wireless communication ▪ primary data, data sensors ≈ communication signals ▪ data transmission ≈ n channels | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses determining pathloss from a UE to each base station in a set of bases stations included in an enhanced pilot… ▪ discloses all subject matter of the claimed invention as set forth above in claim… ▪ discloses a second process that reads a data item from a buffer… ▪ teaches that frequency diversity is achieved by transmitting each signal on a sequence of frequencies over time… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 55 | US5301122A (B. James Halpern, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Measuring and Monitoring Inc (Current Assignee) MEASURING & MONITORING Inc ; Measuring and Monitoring Inc ; Measuring and Monitoring Services Inc | Measuring and monitoring system | ▪ servicing sensors ≈ unique identification ▪ host PC ≈ consumer device ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing device ▪ data sensors ≈ real time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches information can be resource measurement related to energy electricity gas water etc… ▪ discloses a similar system and method for an interactive graphical user interface including a streaming media component… ▪ teaches a line differential protection system for a power transmission line US… ▪ teaches transmitting an acknowledgement of the command to get time and initialization data from the computing system… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 56 | US5279051A (Ian Whatley, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Ian Whatley (Current Assignee) REMOTE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Footwear cushioning spring | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ elastic material ▪ corresponding one ≈ first side wall ▪ processing function ≈ comprises i ▪ feast one ≈ said strip ▪ sense vibrations ≈ two side | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 57 | US5307340A (Kiyoshi Inoue, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Furukawa Electric Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Furukawa Electric Co Ltd ; Mazda Motor Corp | Multipath transmission system with a troubleshooting arrangement for detecting failure | ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ vibration sensor ≈ node b | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches of a vehicle communication system having electric devices wherein some of the electric devices judge a… ▪ teaches including a specified of zeros in the predetermined entry sending node sends a message having the acknowledge… ▪ teaches network elements linked electronically and by bounded media… ▪ discloses redistributing the encrypted set of data when the troubleshooting step indicates that one of the plurality of… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 58 | US5255565A (John E. Judd, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Vibra Metrics Inc (Current Assignee) MISTRAS HOLDINGS CORP | Method and apparatus for monitoring multiple points on a vibrating structure | ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ digital data signal ▪ sense vibrations ≈ first vibration ▪ vibration data ≈ signal present ▪ corresponding one ≈ first sampling ▪ data packet ≈ second data ▪ data transmission ≈ n times | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 59 | US5318449A (Edwin T. Schoell, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Electra International Pty Ltd (Current Assignee) Electra International Pty Ltd | Method and apparatus for computer-aided diagnosis of engines | ▪ vibration sensor means, vibration sensor ≈ respective measurement ▪ data sensors ≈ interface circuit ▪ processing function ≈ general purpose ▪ data transmission ≈ two series | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses said plurality of communication lines includes a first communication line extending between said rst… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 60 | US5365787A (Walter Hernandez, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp (Current Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp | Noninvasive method and apparatus for determining resonance information for rotating machinery components and for anticipating component failure from changes therein | ▪ feast one ≈ second signal representative, first signal representative ▪ frequency basis, vibration data ≈ amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency ▪ respective one ≈ electronic circuitry ▪ control means ≈ magnetic transducer, control means ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ rotation frequency ▪ analogue format ≈ digital conversion, signal component ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ data processing means, data rate ≈ one input port, said time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses data obtained at each rotational order of the driveshaft can be compared by ECU… ▪ discloses a triaxial accelerometer is a device which includes three accelerometers and measures accelerations in three… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| 61 | US5299288A (Edward Glassman, 1994) | (Original Assignee) University of California; International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) University of California ; International Business Machines Corp | Image-directed robotic system for precise robotic surgery including redundant consistency checking | ▪ servicing sensors ≈ operational status ▪ control means ≈ sectional images ▪ vibration sensor means ≈ sectional view ▪ vibration sensing means ≈ force sensor | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches that the important parameters for the planning stage include the relative position of the femoral implant and… ▪ teaches constraining the surgical tool against penetrating a virtual boundary associated with the representation of… ▪ teaches all the limitations of the claimed invention except for expressly teaching that the controller controls the… ▪ teaches several techniques of acquiring structural data of a skeletal structure including MRI… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 62 | US5187709A (Gregory L. Williamson, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Caterpillar Inc (Current Assignee) Caterpillar Inc | Fault tolerant serial communications network | ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission, second data ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses a system for transmitting signals over multiplex transmission path… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 63 | US5129656A (Robert Marte, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Head Sportgerate and Co oHG GmbH (Current Assignee) Head Sport GmbH | Racquet, in particular a tennis racquet | ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ deformable material ▪ respective ones ≈ stop surface ▪ sense vibrations ≈ wedge shape | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches the use of such a frictional holding device that successfully grips the surface it is disposed upon and… ▪ discloses a cleaning material comprising a backing including a first surface… ▪ teaches a gripping surface that can be made of a hydrophilic thermoplastic elastomer column… ▪ teaches all of the claimed limitations except wherein the upper surface of said circular base is flat and is affixed… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 64 | US5239575A (Darryl C. White, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Atos Origin IT Services Inc (Current Assignee) UBS AG Stamford Branch | Telephone dial-inbound data acquisition system with demand reading capability | ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ said transfer, timing means ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time ▪ data sensors ≈ real time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses meter recording the utility commodity usage data pars… ▪ teaches the use of other packet wireless data networks and packets transmitted and received over a radio modem col… ▪ teaches power management that enables residential utility customers to mange their individual electric water and gas… ▪ teaches the invention substantially as claimed including an apparatus and methods for connecting nodes to wireless… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 65 | US5144838A (Kiyoshi Tsuboi, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Honda Motor Co Ltd; Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Honda Motor Co Ltd ; Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd | Defect detecting method and apparatus | ▪ frequency basis ≈ vibration waveform ▪ effect division, effect packet ≈ detecting device ▪ radio frequencies ≈ frequency range ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ analogue format ≈ k value ▪ data transmission ≈ n times | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a method and apparatus for characterizing materials by using a mechanical resonator… ▪ discloses the claimed invention with the exception of the analysis unit analyzes a state change of the structure by… ▪ discloses vibrating a structure before detecting a vibration of a structure hammer… ▪ discloses a process of producing crystals from particles of crystallizable substance distributed in a liquid… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 66 | US5109700A (Michael D. Hicho, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Life Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Life Systems Inc | Method and apparatus for analyzing rotating machines | ▪ sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness ≈ mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor ▪ host PC ≈ frequency resolution ▪ radio frequencies ≈ center frequency, higher frequency ▪ vibration data ≈ signal frequency ▪ data packets ≈ digital signal | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches all the features of the claimed invention except for the calculation comprising a calculation of FFT spectra… ▪ discloses a system for quantifying operation of a gas turbine engine… ▪ discloses the automation component is selected from the group consisting of a numeric control a motion controller a… ▪ discloses flowinduced vibrations of thermowells can be problematic and can result in catastrophic failure paragraph… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 67 | US5225987A (Timothy F. Thompson, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Westinghouse Electric Corp (Current Assignee) CBS Corp | System for implementing a PC computer configuration system for assembling and mounting of a complex product in situ | ▪ corresponding one ≈ corresponding one ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ said transfer | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses further comprising a step of inputting at least one new rule into a library rules interface and storing said… ▪ discloses a computer implemented method of managing supply chain transaction data among a plurality of trading partners… ▪ teaches printing information on a single piece of stock see… ▪ teaches an improved management decision support system including a computer system having memory and resources a… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 68 | US5229992A (Mark Jurkevich, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp (Current Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp | Fixed interval composite framing in integrated services networks | ▪ data sensors, data transmission ≈ predetermined bandwidth ▪ data packets ≈ switched network ▪ respective ones ≈ respective ones ▪ communications channel, sub -channels ≈ different sub ▪ frequency basis ≈ limited band ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches that networking technology has suffered from conversion from one protocol to another… ▪ discloses a system architecture for bypassing a local exchange carrier see the… ▪ discloses hybrid ber twisted pair local loop network service architecture… ▪ teaches wherein a communication terminal identifies status information and stores the information at a management… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 69 | US5343472A (Osamu Michihira, 1994) | (Original Assignee) Mazda Motor Corp (Current Assignee) Mazda Motor Corp | Multiplex transmission system for use in vehicles | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ receiving circuit ▪ respective one ≈ second groups ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time ▪ vibration sensor ≈ node b | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches preempt and resuming method which means that after the preemption of the low priority portion framing of that… ▪ teaches the system for connecting the peripheral device such as the USB device with sleep mode capability he fails to… ▪ discloses an USB adapter and associated communication ports eg… ▪ teaches including a specified of zeros in the predetermined entry sending node sends a message having the acknowledge… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 70 | US5214582A (Moshe Gray, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Edge Diagnostic Systems (Current Assignee) Snap On Inc | Interactive diagnostic system for an automotive vehicle, and method | ▪ three locations ≈ corresponding computer ▪ respective one ≈ diagnostic system ▪ host PC ≈ electronic data ▪ feast one ≈ individual data ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ data sensors ≈ real time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches automatically carry out a battery test when a voltage across the battery falls below a predetermined threshold… ▪ discloses the forcing function comprises an active or passive forcing function… ▪ teaches wherein the remote location includes battery test procedure instructions which are stored in the memory see a… ▪ teaches an improved electronic device for testing or monitoring storage batteries… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 71 | US5251151A (Victor Demjanenko, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Research Foundation of State University of New York (Current Assignee) Research Foundation of State University of New York | Method and apparatus for diagnosing the state of a machine | ▪ data processing means, data sensors ≈ repeating step, square root ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 72 | US5243343A (Hiro Moriyasu, 1993) | (Original Assignee) Zeelan Tech Inc (Current Assignee) Mentor Graphics Corp | Signal acquisition system utilizing ultra-wide time range time base | ▪ data processing means ≈ data processing means ▪ frequency basis ≈ sampling rate ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time ▪ primary data ≈ time base | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 73 | US5130978A (Bahman Mobasser, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Alcatel CIT SA (Current Assignee) Alcatel CIT SA | Method of managing traffic flows in a wideband integrated services digital network, and a network for implementing the method | ▪ vibration sensing means ≈ first cell ▪ data rate ≈ data rate | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses provisioning network resources such as bandwidth and buffers based on statistically calculated demands col… ▪ discloses that the request received from the wireless station is an IEEE… ▪ discloses generating an optimized mapping as a function of the service node relationships and server node relationships… ▪ discloses allocating buffer space to a queue where the buffer space is implemented by assigning a counter limit which… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 74 | US5138649A (Harold M. Krisbergh, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Arris Technology Inc (Current Assignee) Arris Technology Inc | Portable telephone handset with remote control | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ wireless communication ▪ vibration sensor means ≈ signal converter ▪ control means ≈ control means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ describes a particular user interface that includes an array of button and also different bitmap images for the button… ▪ discloses digital cordless telephone with remote control feature… ▪ teaches receiving graphical user interfaces from a target device… ▪ teaches that it is well known in the art that a first storage device is a mobile storage device… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 75 | US5101191A (David J. MacFadyen, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Smart House LP (Current Assignee) BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES | Electrical and communication system capable of providing uninterruptable power in a house | ▪ data transmission ≈ electrical power ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing means ▪ control means ≈ said input | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches displays such as on the monitor or communication interface of the controlling computer… ▪ teaches a LAN with multiple operational capabilities as shown in… ▪ teaches that the device updates its status after executing the command see… ▪ discloses wherein the system is normally exposed to approximately… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 76 | US5059789A (Septimiu E. Salcudean, 1991) | (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp | Optical position and orientation sensor | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing device, said position ▪ primary data, data transmission ≈ light beam ▪ data processing means, processing function ≈ said beam | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches the energy beams from the projector fall on sensors and on an internal triangular shape of the workpiece which… ▪ teaches a laser projector and a laser range finder into one system that meet the limitations of a terrestrial vehicle… ▪ teaches a method of applying an imaging composition comprising a sensitizer to a substrate workpiece and projecting a… ▪ teaches the use of several different types of dyes suitable for the invention including dyes which can undergo a… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 77 | US5198877A (Waldean A. Schulz, 1993) | (Original Assignee) PixSys Inc (Current Assignee) PIXSYS Inc A CORP OF COLORADO ; Bank of Montreal ; PixSys Inc | Method and apparatus for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ said position, sensing means ▪ respective one ≈ d line | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches enhancing coefficient of the high frequency component and the enhancing coefficient of the low frequency… ▪ discloses wherein said fault location information prompts a control message to a switch to isolate a faulty segment in… ▪ discloses a repeat fixation for medical procedures is accomplished using a non invasive locator specifically a bite… ▪ discloses a body contouring system in which a camera or other sensing device may be rotated by a motorized means ie a… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 78 | US5130936A (John W. Sheppard, 1992) | (Original Assignee) ARINC Research Corp (Current Assignee) ARINC Inc | Method and apparatus for diagnostic testing including a neural network for determining testing sufficiency | ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ automatic control, said signal ▪ respective ones, respective one ≈ relative values ▪ effect packet ≈ neural network ▪ control means ≈ control means, said input ▪ communications channel ≈ signal input ▪ analogue format ≈ said sensor ▪ data packets ≈ only one | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses an increase in machining speed per a selected drill tool diameter for work piece material type… ▪ teaches determining belief andor disbelief of the hypothesis developed by expert systems… ▪ discloses a method and system for diagnosing machine malfunctions… ▪ discloses usage of an HMM model can be based on network activity levels which are interpreted to be states when there s… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 79 | WO9117609A1 (Gregory L. Williamson, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Caterpillar Inc. | Fault tolerant serial communications network | ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission, second data ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses a system for transmitting signals over multiplex transmission path… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 80 | US5041909A (Takashi Okano, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Pioneer Electronic Corp (Current Assignee) Pioneer Corp | Multi-channel video signal transmission/reproduction system | ▪ data sensors ≈ respective channel ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time, said transmission ▪ respective ones ≈ respective ones ▪ corresponding one ≈ second block ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ one channel ▪ control means ≈ said input | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches a method comprising generating said plurality of register update data for a subsequent frame in response to a… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 81 | US5010329A (Kaoru Nagakura, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd (Current Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd | Block polling data communication system having optimum block determination means | ▪ respective one ≈ average number ▪ data processing means ≈ repeating step ▪ control means ≈ control means | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 82 | US5115671A (Michael D. Hicho, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Life Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Life Systems Inc | Method and apparatus for analyzing rotating machines | ▪ sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness ≈ mechanical vibrations ▪ data processing means, control means ≈ calculating step, order r ▪ division basis, effect division ≈ rotating machine ▪ radio frequencies ≈ higher frequency, frequency range ▪ data packets ≈ digital signal | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses the ngerprint device and the automation component generate an electronic ngerprint that is generic to a type… ▪ discloses such limitations as follows a maintenance scheduler for scheduling maintenance of the machine based on a… ▪ discloses a selfpowered power supply eg piezoceramic element… ▪ discloses detecting values of physical quantities that includes retrieving values of the physical quantities which are… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| 83 | US5159593A (Thomas V. D'Amico, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc (Current Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc | Channel acquistion and handoff method and apparatus for a TDMA communication system | ▪ data sensors ≈ interference ratios ▪ primary data ≈ base unit | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches transmitting the signal strength measurements to each base station during its assigned time slot see col… ▪ discloses signaling one or more UE capability configurations selected from a first set of possible configurations… ▪ teaches the regenerator comprises a demodulator for demodulating the received signal see column… ▪ teaches switching between the plurality of communication frequencies within each of the radio zones using a time… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 84 | US5117423A (Robert Shepherd, 1992) | (Original Assignee) US Philips Corp (Current Assignee) Koninklijke Philips NV ; US Philips Corp | Data transmission over a time division duplex channel | ▪ data transmission ≈ data transmission ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ first station ▪ data packets ≈ data packets ▪ data packet ≈ second data | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a packet communication system comprising a transmission apparatus that establishes a connection to a… ▪ discloses scheduling a semipermanent slot as an available slot in claim… ▪ discloses a method for reducing interference between wireless terminals communicating in a MANET that covers a… ▪ discloses a controller that determines the relative positions of the neighboring mobile node and other potentially… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 85 | US5072297A (Masaru Kanazawa, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Nippon Hoso Kyokai NHK (Current Assignee) Japan Broadcasting Corp | Method and system for transmitting and receiving PCM audio signals in combination with a video signal | ▪ data packet, data rate ≈ said transmission, said time ▪ control means ≈ control means, said input ▪ effect packet ≈ rated voltage ▪ processing function ≈ leading edge | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches wherein said home health provider station is a healthcare provider station and said home health session is a… ▪ teaches that the audio segments comprised of multiple audio tracks are transmitted whereas at least one segments are… ▪ teaches a processing unit that receives said indication wherein after receiving said indication said processing unit… ▪ discloses video and audio switchers a means for displaying the selected video signal col… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 86 | US5089969A (Charles Bradshaw, 1992) | (Original Assignee) IRD MECHANALYSIS Inc (Current Assignee) IRD LLC ; Fifth Third Bank NA | Shaft synchronous balancing apparatus | ▪ division basis ≈ receiving signal ▪ processing function ≈ control network ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ analogue format ≈ second counter ▪ control means ≈ control means, said input | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 87 | US5060401A (Ian H. Whatley, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Whatley Ian H (Current Assignee) REMOTE VEHICLE Technologies LLC | Footwear cushinoning spring | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ elastic material ▪ corresponding one ≈ first side wall ▪ processing function ≈ comprises i ▪ feast one ≈ said strip | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 88 | US5007043A (Frans van den Dool, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Koninklijke PTT Nederland NV (Current Assignee) Koninklijke KPN NV | Method for transmitting, via a plurality of asynchronously time-divided transmission channels, a flow of data cells, the state of a counter for each transmission channel being kept up to date in accordance with the number of data cells per unit of time | ▪ data sensors ≈ respective channel ▪ data packet, data rate ≈ said transmission, said time ▪ processing function ≈ upstream section ▪ data transmission ≈ n channels | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches that networking technology has suffered from conversion from one protocol to another… ▪ discloses providing a source node with a packet containing a congestion level measured by the depth of transit queues… ▪ discloses a method for transmitting a data message from an originating node to a destination node by utilizing the… ▪ discloses the use of queue to allow ordered data stream refer to col… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 89 | WO9008962A1 (David Alfred Jackson, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Kent Scientific And Industrial Projects Limited | Optical displacement sensor | ▪ vibration sensor means ≈ relative displacement ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing element | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses the claimed invention as set forth above regarding claim I but fails to disclose the sensitivity of the device… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 90 | US5003518A (Randolph E. Felder, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Felder Randolph E | Running time meter for engine | ▪ vibration sensing means, sense machine vibration ≈ piezoelectric transducer, current flows ▪ vibration sensor means ≈ vibration sensor means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches a running time meter for an engine using a vibration sensor… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 91 | US5107428A (Gilles Bethencourt, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Actia SA (Current Assignee) Actia SA | Process and apparatus for diagnosis of defects in electric or electronic modules in automotive vehicles | ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ host PC ≈ memory cards ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal, real time ▪ control means ≈ said module ▪ effect packet ≈ third class ▪ primary data, data carrying capacities ≈ flow meter | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches a system for diagnosing an electrical system on a vehicle see… ▪ teaches wherein the emulator has a scanner function to detect data from other bus users… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 92 | US5077670A (Hideo Takai, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd | System and method applicable to vehicles for communicating between data processing stations | ▪ wireless transmission, data transmission ≈ second information signal, desired one ▪ division basis ≈ when control ▪ primary data, vibration data ≈ wait state | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 93 | US4980907A (Alex K. Raith, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB (Current Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB | Telecommunication combination comprising a telepoint and a portable radio terminal | ▪ data packets ≈ switched network ▪ frequency basis ≈ receiving radio | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses a call originating service method in a publicprivate common mobile communication system the method comprising… ▪ teaches the claimed feature of providing PBX network functions to the remote devices where… ▪ discloses every limitation claimed as applied above in claim… ▪ teaches URL corresponding to a audio data can be presented on the terminal display in the form of a hyperlink which… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 94 | US5132905A (Hideo Takai, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd | System and method applicable to vehicles for communicating between data processing stations | ▪ frequency basis ≈ master station ▪ processing function ≈ command signal ▪ wireless transmission, data transmission ≈ desired one ▪ primary data ≈ key pad | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses a communication network comprising a plurality of inter coupled nodes controlled by a bus guardian with the… ▪ teaches the system for connecting the peripheral device such as the USB device with sleep mode capability he fails to… ▪ discloses a communication system for addressable shadow port and protocol for bus network with the following features… ▪ teaches preempt and resuming method which means that after the preemption of the low priority portion framing of that… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 95 | US5132680A (Koji Tezuka, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd (Current Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd | Polling communication system with priority control | ▪ analogue format ≈ determined order ▪ control means ≈ control means | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 96 | US4975847A (Kunihiro Abe, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp | Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle | ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses recording an initial value when the filter is new engine powered for the first time also see C… ▪ discloses the ability of the user to initiate a backwash operation… ▪ teaches determining an unclogged state after a filter is cleaned backwashed… ▪ teaches fault recognition in a manner such that a motor is deenergized and stationary so that validation can be done… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 97 | US5016245A (Manfred Lobjinski, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Siemens AG (Current Assignee) Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH and Co KG | Modular expandable digital single-stage switching network in ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) technology for a fast packet-switched transmission of information | ▪ frequency basis ≈ phase position ▪ data packets ≈ second packet | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses provisioning network resources such as bandwidth and buffers based on statistically calculated demands col… ▪ discloses that the request received from the wireless station is an IEEE… ▪ discloses a stream is being associated with an output port abstract… ▪ discloses allocating buffer space to a queue where the buffer space is implemented by assigning a counter limit which… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 98 | US5005169A (Joseph B. Bronder, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Westinghouse Electric Corp (Current Assignee) USA Digital Radio Inc | Frequency division multiplex guardband communication system for sending information over the guardbands | ▪ frequency basis ≈ frequency division ▪ wireless transmission ≈ outputting signal ▪ primary data ≈ second oscillator, first oscillator ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ tone generator ▪ data transmission ≈ n channels | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 99 | GB2237706A (Brian R Gardner, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Racal Research Ltd (Current Assignee) Racal Research Ltd | Radio communications link with diversity | ▪ respective one ≈ respective one ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time, receiving end ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ effect division ≈ second end ▪ data packets ≈ said path | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 100 | US5506772A (Tsutomu Kubozono, 1996) | (Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Electric Corp (Current Assignee) Mitsubishi Electric Corp | Trouble-diagnosis multi-function tester | ▪ noise vibration harshness ≈ vehicle information ▪ processing function ≈ central location ▪ sense vibrations ≈ function key ▪ communications channel ≈ front panel | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 101 | US5130793A (Herve Bordry, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Telediffusion de France ets Public de Diffusion; Francais Etat (Current Assignee) ETAT FRANCAIS (CNET) ; Telediffusion de France ets Public de Diffusion ; Francais Etat | Reconfigurable multiple-point wired in-house network for simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of signals, notably baseband images, and method for the configuration of a system such as this | ▪ servicing sensors ≈ image signals ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ vibration sensor ≈ one unit ▪ respective one ≈ d line | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses need for permitting two way communication of control information through the interface module… ▪ discloses a digital residential entertainment system where information signals are decrypted to be sent to other… ▪ teaches using the raw signal and reformatting to a usable signal such as MPEG transport stream by and utilizing a… ▪ teaches a time relation that represents the relationship between the current time and the total length of the program… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| 102 | US4961188A (Chi-Leung Lau, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Telcordia Technologies Inc (Current Assignee) TTI Inventions A LLC | Synchronous frequency encoding technique for clock timing recovery in a broadband network | ▪ feast one ≈ different frequencies ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ timing relation ▪ primary data ≈ encoding means ▪ communications channel ≈ signal input ▪ vibration sensor ≈ node b | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses provisioning network resources such as bandwidth and buffers based on statistically calculated demands col… ▪ discloses that the request received from the wireless station is an IEEE… ▪ discloses the at least two buffers are out of a dejitter buffer wherein buffer array contains set of jitter buffers… ▪ discloses allocating buffer space to a queue where the buffer space is implemented by assigning a counter limit which… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 103 | US5003476A (Kunihiro Abe, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp | Diagnostic system for a motor vehicle | ▪ division basis ≈ diagnosis signal ▪ processing function ≈ command signal ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing means | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 104 | US4977516A (James E. Shepherd, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Shepherd James E | Data acquisition device for balancing rotating components of large machinery | ▪ vibration sensing means ≈ different locations ▪ vibration sensor ≈ vibration sensor ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches that the transformation signal and the reference signal are discrete… ▪ teaches including a communication module configured to communicate the parameter data points and compressed parameter… ▪ teaches a method for detecting an operating state or a change in an operating state in a system in which at least one… ▪ teaches a data acquisition system and method comprising PAGE… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 105 | US4956839A (Yutaka Torii, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd (Current Assignee) Hitachi Ltd | ATM switching system | ▪ vibration sensing means ≈ flow information ▪ division basis ≈ preset number ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ corresponding one ≈ plural lines ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time ▪ respective one ≈ d line | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches that the DPAA rather than porting multiple distinct device drivers employs a unified… ▪ discloses provisioning network resources such as bandwidth and buffers based on statistically calculated demands col… ▪ teaches an external load and store facility which provides such a kernel to userspace mapping by eliminating the need… ▪ teaches the use of ring buffers because when the maximum count is reached for the of cells in the buffer the counter… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 106 | US4949395A (Nils R. C. Rydbeck, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB (Current Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB | Method and arrangement for dynamically allocating time slots to connections in a digital mobile radio system | ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ data rate, data carrying capacities ≈ equal length | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ discloses scheduling a semipermanent slot as an available slot in claim… ▪ discloses the wireless communication system comprising mobile nodes with each having a transceiver directional antenna… ▪ discloses that a plurality of channel signals provided in the time slot are multiplexed to transmit and some examples of… ▪ teaches a method for determining time slot allocation along a route for a communication of a data stream between a… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 107 | US5021882A (William F. Schreiber, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Current Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Definition television systems | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ high frequency ▪ data packets ≈ digital signal | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches that prior art coding and decoding systems limit the of B frames based on the motion vectors… ▪ teaches the compression ratio currently achieved for the technique is… ▪ discloses generating a prediction image by multiplying the reference images by the weighting factors… ▪ teaches wherein if a difference amount between a predetermined frame contained in the first video data and a frame… | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 108 | US4982440A (Michel Dufresne, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Videotron Ltee (Current Assignee) Videotron Ltee | CATV network with addressable filters receiving MSK upstream signals | ▪ vibration sensor means, vibration data ≈ low frequency band ▪ radio frequencies ≈ frequency range, high frequency ▪ effect division, data packets ≈ address signal, band filter | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a method of generating realtime ratings eg generating most popular shows most often viewed program or ranking… ▪ teaches multiple search criteria mood type categorygenre actor time year preference and standard rating that can be… ▪ discloses that signals are transmitted and that video signals and program control signals PG information are received at… ▪ discloses a system for distributing television data clearly teaches at least some of said computers are configured to… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 109 | US5001555A (Hong C. Park, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Gold Star Co Ltd (Current Assignee) LG Electronics Inc | Stereoscopic television broadcasting system and a stereoscopic television receiver | ▪ data sensors, data carrying capacities ≈ respective output signals ▪ data processing means ≈ data processing means ▪ control means ≈ video receiver ▪ analogue format ≈ second tuners ▪ data packet ≈ second data ▪ vibration sensor means ≈ LCD panel | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 110 | US4933935A (John L. Adams, 1990) | (Original Assignee) British Telecommunications PLC (Current Assignee) British Telecommunications PLC | Communications systems | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ coded information ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ data rate, data carrying capacities ≈ equal length ▪ three locations ≈ has two | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses classifying each of the plurality of connections as red or green depending on whether said each connection… ▪ teaches reducing network congestion independent of transport protocol and… ▪ discloses a system and method of packet transmission scheduling for use in a switching node of a packet network column… ▪ teaches in response to determining that the queued completed transmit buffers include a higher priority transmit… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 111 | US5124980A (Gerald G. Maki, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Maki Gerald G | Synchronous multiport digital 2-way communications network using T1 PCM on a CATV cable | ▪ data packet, data rate ≈ said transmission, said time ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ processing function ≈ instant t | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches a distributed broadband cable modem termination system in which the CMTS functionality is placed in both the… ▪ teaches receiving packets and examining the address to see if the packet is addressed an associated user if a match… ▪ teaches that the concept of shifting the point of detection of analog waveforms to digital communications from the… ▪ teaches of a baseband signal multiplexing circuit for multiplexing a plurality of baseband signals spread with… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 112 | US4970717A (Zygmunt Haas, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Nokia Bell Labs (Current Assignee) Nokia Bell Labs ; AT&T Corp | Photonic local/metropolitan area network | ▪ respective one ≈ first optical fiber ▪ data packets ≈ second packet | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 113 | US5003477A (Kunihiro Abe, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp | Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing means ▪ control means ≈ said input | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches a service report system to process data for an installation controlled by automation technology abstract col… ▪ teaches a method of managing a breakdown of construction equipment see at least… ▪ discloses an automotive trouble diagnosing system in which the automotive trouble diagnosing system T includes multiple… ▪ teaches recording of the current operating situation and the associated service reports de… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 114 | US4965850A (Jerry R. Schloemer, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Schloemer Jerry R (Current Assignee) WIRELESS SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY Inc | System for and method of assigning frequencies in a communications system with no central control of frequency allocation | ▪ communications channel ≈ frequency channel assignment ▪ data sensors ≈ real time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses wherein the plurality of subcarriers designated by the subcarrier set are included in the same frequency… ▪ teaches the substituted step of reallocating a portion of a radio frequency spectrum for the first base station to at… ▪ discloses A mobile station included in a mobile communication system in which stationtostation communication is… ▪ discloses a demodulated data selection combining section configured to determine which of a plurality of predetermined… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 115 | US5025486A (Kevin M. Klughart, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Dallas Semiconductor Corp (Current Assignee) Dallas Semiconductor Corp | Wireless communication system with parallel polling | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ wireless communication ▪ respective one ≈ respective one ▪ control means ≈ said module | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses that it is well known in the art to configure a MS with a maximum idle mode paging cycle par… ▪ discloses transmitting data using pulse width modulation in a wireless communication system col… ▪ teaches in an analogous art wherein the second set of radio access network capabilities comprise a capability that… ▪ discloses wherein data is collected and sent to accumulators and monitors and is used to determine whether battery has a… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 116 | US4972505A (Reuben A. Isberg, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Isberg Reuben A (Current Assignee) Intel Corp ; P-Wave Holdings LLC | Tunnel distributed cable antenna system with signal top coupling approximately same radiated energy | ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ receiving antennas, said signal ▪ frequency basis, radio frequencies ≈ radio frequencies, receiving radio | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches the adjacent subsections comprise radiation elements with a nonequal slot separation… ▪ teaches the plurality of computers which are wireless are capable to communicate between themselves see col… ▪ discloses a second low loss coaxial cable with full sheathing with less loss than the leaky coaxial cable… ▪ teaches wherein the distributed aperture antenna is in the form of a coaxial cable and wherein the conductive core… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 117 | US4962456A (Kunihiro Abe, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp | Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle | ▪ vibration data ≈ representing one ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal, other one | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ teaches a system for diagnosing an electrical system on a vehicle see… ▪ teaches wherein the emulator has a scanner function to detect data from other bus users… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 118 | US4980886A (Simon Bernstein, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp (Current Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp | Communication system utilizing dynamically slotted information | ▪ data sensors, data transmission ≈ predetermined bandwidth, current status ▪ communications channel ≈ dynamic bandwidth ▪ local sources ≈ different source ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ data rate ≈ data rate ▪ data packets ≈ only one | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 119 | US4991172A (Israel Cidon, 1991) | (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp | Design of a high speed packet switching node | ▪ control means ≈ FIFO memory ▪ data transmission, data packets ≈ one packet, only one | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses scheduling an interrupt in an interrupt controllerFigure… ▪ discloses that multithreaded processors typically process interrupts for threads using techniques which emulate those… ▪ teaches means for copying the data frame from the external DRAM to the embedded SRAM and means for copying the… ▪ discloses a method of controlling a system having a plurality of processor cores at least one of the plurality of… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 120 | US5099430A (Joseph Hirsch, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Joseph Hirsch | Method and apparatus for continuously suppressing unwanted rotational phenomena in a rotating body | ▪ data processing means ≈ repeating step ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ sense vibrations ≈ sensing means ▪ data rate ≈ radial line ▪ respective one ≈ d line | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches a variable inertia ywheel for an internal combustion engine the van able inertia ywheel comprising at least… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 121 | US4860379A (Carl F. Schoeneberger, 1989) | (Original Assignee) Arris Technology Inc (Current Assignee) Arris Technology Inc | Data communications system | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency ▪ division basis ≈ multiplexing means ▪ frequency basis ≈ frequency division ▪ primary data ≈ primary data | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches that a receiver station can communicate information that the program is actually viewed evidencing the… | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 122 | US5040211A (William F. Schreiber, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Current Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Reliable television transmission through analog channels | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ high frequency ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a generic binary compression module compression quantizer… ▪ teaches wherein the determined pixel block size is an average pixel block size for coding the video see col… ▪ teaches an article of manufacture comprising one or more recordable media having executable instructions stored… ▪ discloses wherein each digital image is divisible into separate bit planes and wherein said relativelyfast compression… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 123 | US4991206A (Pierre Blais, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Electroline Equipment Inc (Current Assignee) ELECTROLINE TELEVISION EQUIPMENT Inc 8750 8E AVENUE MONTREAL QUEBEC CANADA H1Z 2W4 A CORP OF CANADA ; Electroline Equipment Inc | Method and apparatus for jamming selected television programs | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency ▪ vibration sensor means, vibration data ≈ generating circuit ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ data transmission ≈ element M ▪ data packets ≈ only one | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses authorizing the subscriber to view the requested program col… ▪ discloses the above stated method and apparatus for interdicting cable television channels using the power sent down the… ▪ discloses use of a preview channel transmitting scrambled programs from a headend to set top terminals and transmitting… ▪ discloses input based on an average of a plurality of the low and high channel levels… | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| 124 | US4949339A (Naohiro Shimada, 1990) | (Original Assignee) NEC Corp (Current Assignee) NEC Corp | Multiplexer apparatus adaptable for two kinds of transmission rates | ▪ analogue format ≈ second counter ▪ data rate ≈ data rate | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 125 | US4910794A (Ronald L. Mahany, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Norand Corp (Current Assignee) Avago Technologies General IP Singapore Pte Ltd | Mobile radio data communication system and method | ▪ communications channel ≈ communications channel ▪ data transmission ≈ data transmission ▪ to enable identification ≈ signal quality ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ data packet ≈ second data | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) | ▪ teaches a system and method that covers substantially covers all limitations of the parent claim… ▪ discloses in a responder device peripheral LAN slave device having a transceiver col… ▪ teaches other signal quality measurement such as FER however the examiner take an official notice that the signal… ▪ teaches that the selecting comprises selecting a vocoder encoding rate based on at least one result of the comparing… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 126 | US5012469A (Karamvir Sardana, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Karamvir Sardana | Adaptive hybrid multiple access protocols | ▪ division basis ≈ multiple access network ▪ respective one ≈ average number ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a method of decentralized medium access control in a communications network consisting of a plurality of… ▪ discloses that the reservation request eg RTS includes duration of the transmission see at least… ▪ teaches all the subject matter in the claimed invention as recited in claim… ▪ teaches transmitting messages on the channel when the messages become available for transmission see col… | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 127 | EP0352340A1 (Martin L. Fasack, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Bull HN Information Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Bull HN Information Systems Inc | Method for monitoring the operating environment of a computer system | ▪ feast one ≈ predetermined rate ▪ sense machine vibration, sense vibrations ≈ generating signal ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ processing function ≈ said apparatus ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ said transfer ▪ analogue format ≈ said sensor | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a need exists for improvements in server management which will result in greater reliability and dependability… ▪ teaches wherein a client request for dynamic data of a managed server was requested gathered and delivered for display… ▪ teaches a temperature sensor that forms a temperature prewarning system… ▪ teaches all the features of the claimed invention but do not disclose the stored threshold being initially determined… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 128 | GB2221544A (Steven John French, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Rover Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Rover Co Ltd | Vehicle fault recorder | ▪ respective one, control means ≈ logic element ▪ primary data, data carrying capacities ≈ flow meter | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 129 | US4998247A (David Irvine-Halliday, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Irvine Halliday David; Fapojuwo Abraham O; Chan Wah Chun (Current Assignee) CHAN WAH CHUN ; IRVINE HALLIDAY DAVID ; University Technologies International Inc | Active star-configured local area network | ▪ vibration data, allocating data ≈ respective plurality ▪ analogue format ≈ determined order ▪ data packets, data transmission ≈ data packets, one packet | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 130 | US4935813A (Frederic L. J. Fonsalas, 1990) | (Original Assignee) US Philips Corp (Current Assignee) US Philips Corp | System of transmitting high-definition television pictures via a relatively narrow passband channel, and also a transmitter and a receiver suitable for the system | ▪ sense vibrations ≈ receiving circuit ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ respective one ≈ d line | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 131 | US4965732A (Richard H. Roy, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University (Current Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University | Methods and arrangements for signal reception and parameter estimation | ▪ sense machine vibration, sense vibrations ≈ generating signal ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal ▪ allocating data ≈ then c | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses using a plurality of acoustic transducers comprises using a plurality of acoustic transducers spatially… ▪ discloses detecting the presence of a noise signal within a noise measurement field where the noise measurement field… ▪ discloses analyzing time series data and obtaining an averaged time varying signal… ▪ teaches a method comprising receiving a data stream column… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 132 | US5016005A (Harold L. Shaw, 1991) | (Original Assignee) Terametrix Systems International Inc (Current Assignee) REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY (NMSU) | Telemetry apparatus and method | ▪ respective one, vibration sensor means ≈ rate signals ▪ data transmission ≈ data buffer ▪ processing function ≈ comprises i ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time ▪ data sensors ≈ real time | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ discloses wherein one condition for shifting between a first lnSync… ▪ teaches that the histogram values are reduced filtered see at least col… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| 133 | US4885707A (Robert E. Nichol, 1989) | (Original Assignee) DLI CORP (Current Assignee) DLI Corp BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WASHINGTON A WASHINGTON STATE CORP ; DLI CORP | Vibration data collecting and processing apparatus and method | ▪ vibration sensor means ≈ vibration sensor means ▪ division basis ≈ collection station, address areas ▪ processing function ≈ data collection ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ effect division ≈ address signal ▪ servicing sensors ≈ such signal ▪ control means ≈ said module, said input ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 134 | US4763322A (Alfons Eizenhofer, 1988) | (Original Assignee) US Philips Corp (Current Assignee) US Philips Corp | Digital radio transmission system with variable duration of the time slots in the time-division multiplex frame | ▪ respective ones ≈ respective ones ▪ data transmission ≈ n channels | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 135 | US4972151A (Harold A. Rosen, 1990) | (Original Assignee) Hughes Aircraft Co (Current Assignee) DirecTV Group Inc | Steered-beam satellite communication system | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ carrier frequency ▪ respective ones ≈ respective ones ▪ data processing means, processing function ≈ said beam | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) | ▪ discloses a panel antenna having groups of dipoles fed with insertable delay lines for electrical beam tilting and a… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 136 | US4853850A (James E. Krass, 1989) | (Original Assignee) Krass Jr James E; Neely James F (Current Assignee) Micro Processor Systems Inc ; NNT Inc | Vehicle computer diagnostic interface apparatus | ▪ frequency basis ≈ second time interval ▪ division basis ≈ receiving signal ▪ respective ones, respective one ≈ obtaining data, memory map ▪ processing function ≈ command signal ▪ data packets, data sensors ≈ digital signal, input ports ▪ control means ≈ control means, said input | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 137 | US4644284A (James G. Friedline, 1987) | (Original Assignee) Friedline James G; Rich Leo G (Current Assignee) Snap On Inc | Distributorless ignition system interface for engine diagnostic testers | ▪ processing function ≈ command signal ▪ control means ≈ control means, said input ▪ communications channel ≈ signal input ▪ effect division ≈ flip flop | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 138 | US4626859A (Edward V. Stansfield, 1986) | (Original Assignee) Thales Research and Technology UK Ltd (Current Assignee) Thales Research and Technology UK Ltd | Direction finding systems | ▪ vibration sensor ≈ sample frequency ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 139 | US4559828A (Ludwik J. Liszka, 1985) | (Original Assignee) Liszka Ludwik J | System for operational monitoring of a machine | ▪ data processing means ≈ data processing means ▪ division basis, vibration sensor means ≈ frequency analysis, machine vibrations ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ analogue format ≈ said sensor ▪ local data ≈ local data ▪ data rate, data packet ≈ said time | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 140 | GB2118750A (Michel Dufresne, 1983) | (Original Assignee) TELECABLE VIDEOTRON Ltd (Current Assignee) TELECABLE VIDEOTRON Ltd | Data transmission system | ▪ vibration sensor, sense vibrations ≈ predetermined frequency, generating signal ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency ▪ data packet ≈ said transmission ▪ analogue format ≈ determined order, signal component ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ data sensors, processing function ≈ said signal | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| 141 | US4375672A (Takayuki Kato, 1983) | (Original Assignee) Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc (Current Assignee) Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc | Engine analyzer | ▪ control means, vibration sensor means ≈ predetermined items, reference values ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ battery capacity ▪ frequency basis ≈ circuit current ▪ processing function, data sensors ≈ command signal, said signal ▪ communications channel ≈ circuit die ▪ analogue format ≈ k value | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches an automatic alignment system using a programprocess wherein the record results is stored within a customer… ▪ teaches recording of the current operating situation and the associated service reports de… ▪ discloses urther comprising a central processing database in communication with a plurality of computers loaded with the… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| 142 | GB2047932A (, 1980) | (Original Assignee) Gould Inc (Current Assignee) Gould Inc | Digitally Encoded Abnormal Tyre Condition Indicating System | ▪ radio frequencies ≈ carrier frequency ▪ frequency basis ≈ receiving radio ▪ control means ≈ control means | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches a method for alerting to wear of a tyre that includes a tread strip equipped with at least one circumferential… ▪ teaches tire condition indicating system for wheeled vehicle which having at least three elapsed time are used in the… ▪ discloses the control unit which acquires the radio signals but does not disclose the transmitting antenna being in… | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 143 | US4234921A (Tsuneo Kinoshita, 1980) | (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Corp | Tester for electronic engine control systems | ▪ sense machine vibration, sense vibrations ≈ generating signal, receiving circuit ▪ corresponding one ≈ digital signals ▪ to enable identification ≈ first comparing ▪ primary data ≈ magnetic disc ▪ processing function, data sensors ≈ digital pulse, said signal ▪ control means ≈ control means, said input ▪ communications channel ≈ signal input ▪ analogue format ≈ k value | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| 144 | DE4131341A1 (Hanns Dieter Gumtau, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Daimler Benz AG; Mercedes Benz AG (Current Assignee) Daimler Benz AG ; Daimler Benz AG | DEVICE FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF MEASURED DATA FROM A VEHICLE | ▪ wireless transmission ≈ wireless transmission ▪ vibration sensor means, vibration sensor ≈ carrier frequencies ▪ data processing means, data rate ≈ transmission speed ▪ data carrying capacities ≈ downstream thereof ▪ analogue format ≈ digital converter ▪ effect division ≈ frequency signal, radio frequency ▪ servicing sensors ≈ measuring point ▪ to enable identification ≈ command signals ▪ data transmission ≈ output signal ▪ control means ≈ control means ▪ processing function ≈ data signal | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| 145 | DE4106572A1 (Falk Dr Ruehl, 1992) | (Original Assignee) Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung eV (Current Assignee) Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung eV | DEVICE FOR CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT OF OBJECT VIBRATIONS WITH A LASER BEAM | ▪ frequency basis ≈ receiving position ▪ processing function, vibration sensor means ≈ evaluation unit ▪ data transmission ≈ output signal | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| 146 | CA1190982A (Gary N. Stapleford, 1985) | (Original Assignee) Wang Laboratories Inc (Current Assignee) SPOTWARE TECHNOLOGY Corp | Data communication system with increased effective bandwidth | ▪ data rate ≈ communications medium ▪ radio frequencies ≈ different frequency ▪ division basis ≈ receiving signal ▪ vibration sensor means, vibration sensor ≈ local frequency ▪ communications channel, sub -channels ≈ different sub ▪ sense machine vibration ≈ end direction ▪ data transmission ≈ n channels | ▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) | ▪ teaches an information exchange among a rst and second remote unit of the plurality of remote units… | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS. 40 (1): 149-159 JAN 1992 Publication Year: 1992 SIGNAL INTERCEPTION - PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES OF CYCLIC-FEATURE DETECTORS University of California—Davis Gardner, Spooner |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n times) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
SIGNAL INTERCEPTION - PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES OF CYCLIC-FEATURE DETECTORS . The problem of detecting the presence of spread-spectrum phase-shift-keyed signals in variable noise and interference backgrounds is considered , and the performances of four detectors are evaluated and compared . These include the optimum radiometer , the optimum modified radiometer that jointly estimates the noise level and detects the signal , and the maximum-SNR spectral-line regenerator for spectral line frequencies equal to the chip rate and the doubled carrier frequency . It is concluded that the spectral line regenerators can outperform both types of radiometers by a wide margin . The performance advantages are quantified in terms of receiver operating characteristics for several noise and interference environments and receiver collection times (data transmission) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (carrier frequency) . |
SIGNAL INTERCEPTION - PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES OF CYCLIC-FEATURE DETECTORS . The problem of detecting the presence of spread-spectrum phase-shift-keyed signals in variable noise and interference backgrounds is considered , and the performances of four detectors are evaluated and compared . These include the optimum radiometer , the optimum modified radiometer that jointly estimates the noise level and detects the signal , and the maximum-SNR spectral-line regenerator for spectral line frequencies equal to the chip rate and the doubled carrier frequency (radio frequencies) . It is concluded that the spectral line regenerators can outperform both types of radiometers by a wide margin . The performance advantages are quantified in terms of receiver operating characteristics for several noise and interference environments and receiver collection times . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | GB2295070A Filed: 1995-10-25 Issued: 1996-05-15 Reducing delays in a multiplex communication system (Original Assignee) Alps Electric Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Alps Alpine Co Ltd Ken Mizuta, Toshihiko Kawata, Yukio Miura, Ken Shibazaki |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (transmission timings) . |
GB2295070A CLAIM 9 . A multiplex communication system according to any one of Claims 6 to 8 , wherein each of said node devices , including said master node device , has a CPU , wherein the CPU of said master node device determines said transmission cycle and said transmission timing associated with each of said node devices arranged within said cycle , while the CPUs of said node devices , including said master node device , controls the transmission timings (frequency basis) so that the j I- ' ; q t 1 . 1 6613GB message data is transmitted from said devices at the timings determined by the CPU of said master node device . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
GB2295070A CLAIM 6 . A multiplex communication system in which a plurality of node devices are connected to a bus line so as to cyclically transmit and receive message data with each other and to execute processing of the received data , wherein one of said node devices functions as a master node device so as to determined a transmission cycle of the message data from all the node devices and to take the initiative in determining a transmission timing within said transmission (data packet) cycle at which each of said node devices , including its own device , transmits the message data onto said bus line , said transmission timing being associated with each of said node devices , so that each of said devices sends the message data to be addressed to is another device onto said bus line at said transmission timing determined by said master node device . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (transmission timings) . |
GB2295070A CLAIM 9 . A multiplex communication system according to any one of Claims 6 to 8 , wherein each of said node devices , including said master node device , has a CPU , wherein the CPU of said master node device determines said transmission cycle and said transmission timing associated with each of said node devices arranged within said cycle , while the CPUs of said node devices , including said master node device , controls the transmission timings (frequency basis) so that the j I- ' ; q t 1 . 1 6613GB message data is transmitted from said devices at the timings determined by the CPU of said master node device . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5602749A Filed: 1995-01-12 Issued: 1997-02-11 Method of data compression and apparatus for its use in monitoring machinery (Original Assignee) MTC (Current Assignee) MTC Frederick Vosburgh |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (memory storage) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5602749A CLAIM 1 . A method for monitoring machinery comprising the steps of : a . collecting sensor signals from said machinery , said sensor (analogue format) signals each having a time stamp ; b . converting said sensor signals into digital time domain data ; c . transforming said digital time domain data into frequency domain data , which both together comprise processed data ; d . comparing said processed data against alarm threshold values to determine an alarm condition ; e . forming data records of said processed data and said time (data rate, data packet) stamps ; f . comparing said processed data to data retention rules which increase the density of data storable as said sensor signals approach said alarm threshold ; g . storing said data records in memory storage (data processing means) means ; and h . selectively removing certain of said stored data records in order to permit greater spacing between data records of lower level signals than that of higher level signals . US5602749A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said storage means has a non-volatile removable portion and said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring step is performed by removing said nonvolatile removable portion from said storage means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5602749A CLAIM 1 . A method for monitoring machinery comprising the steps of : a . collecting sensor signals from said machinery , said sensor signals each having a time stamp ; b . converting said sensor signals into digital time domain data ; c . transforming said digital time domain data into frequency domain data , which both together comprise processed data ; d . comparing said processed data against alarm threshold values to determine an alarm condition ; e . forming data records of said processed data and said time (data rate, data packet) stamps ; f . comparing said processed data to data retention rules which increase the density of data storable as said sensor signals approach said alarm threshold ; g . storing said data records in memory storage means ; and h . selectively removing certain of said stored data records in order to permit greater spacing between data records of lower level signals than that of higher level signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (memory storage) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5602749A CLAIM 1 . A method for monitoring machinery comprising the steps of : a . collecting sensor signals from said machinery , said sensor signals each having a time stamp ; b . converting said sensor signals into digital time domain data ; c . transforming said digital time domain data into frequency domain data , which both together comprise processed data ; d . comparing said processed data against alarm threshold values to determine an alarm condition ; e . forming data records of said processed data and said time stamps ; f . comparing said processed data to data retention rules which increase the density of data storable as said sensor signals approach said alarm threshold ; g . storing said data records in memory storage (data processing means) means ; and h . selectively removing certain of said stored data records in order to permit greater spacing between data records of lower level signals than that of higher level signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (vibration data) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5602749A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of : comparing said time domain data to a trigger threshold before said step of transforming said digital time domain data and (i) if said time domain data is less than said trigger threshold repeating said step (a) of collecting sensor signals , or (ii) if said time domain vibration data (vibration data) is greater than said trigger threshold performing said transforming step . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5602749A CLAIM 22 . The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said means for remotely transferring said stored average spectrum comprises : an infrared device for wireless communication (sense vibrations) s between said central computer and said storage means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (memory storage) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5602749A CLAIM 1 . A method for monitoring machinery comprising the steps of : a . collecting sensor signals from said machinery , said sensor (analogue format) signals each having a time stamp ; b . converting said sensor signals into digital time domain data ; c . transforming said digital time domain data into frequency domain data , which both together comprise processed data ; d . comparing said processed data against alarm threshold values to determine an alarm condition ; e . forming data records of said processed data and said time (data rate, data packet) stamps ; f . comparing said processed data to data retention rules which increase the density of data storable as said sensor signals approach said alarm threshold ; g . storing said data records in memory storage (data processing means) means ; and h . selectively removing certain of said stored data records in order to permit greater spacing between data records of lower level signals than that of higher level signals . US5602749A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said storage means has a non-volatile removable portion and said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring step is performed by removing said nonvolatile removable portion from said storage means . US5602749A CLAIM 24 . The apparatus of claim 21 further comprising battery means for supplying power to said apparatus ; and battery management control means (control means) for controlling utilization of said power . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5602749A CLAIM 24 . The apparatus of claim 21 further comprising battery means for supplying power to said apparatus (processing function) ; and battery management control means (control means) for controlling utilization of said power . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (vibration data) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5602749A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of : comparing said time domain data to a trigger threshold before said step of transforming said digital time domain data and (i) if said time domain data is less than said trigger threshold repeating said step (a) of collecting sensor signals , or (ii) if said time domain vibration data (vibration data) is greater than said trigger threshold performing said transforming step . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (vibration data) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5602749A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of : comparing said time domain data to a trigger threshold before said step of transforming said digital time domain data and (i) if said time domain data is less than said trigger threshold repeating said step (a) of collecting sensor signals , or (ii) if said time domain vibration data (vibration data) is greater than said trigger threshold performing said transforming step . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5602749A CLAIM 22 . The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said means for remotely transferring said stored average spectrum comprises : an infrared device for wireless communication (sense vibrations) s between said central computer and said storage means . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5544073A Filed: 1994-06-02 Issued: 1996-08-06 Rotor balancing calculator (Original Assignee) Computational Systems Inc (Current Assignee) CSI Technology Inc Richard W. Piety, Kenneth R. Piety |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (right angle) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said angle) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5544073A CLAIM 27 . The apparatus of claim 26 further comprising : said processor for calculating a desired angular position based on the vibration and rotation data and for producing a desired angle signal indicating that said angle (data rate) sensor is positioned in the desired angular position ; and said display receiving and responding to the desired angle signal to display information indicating that the angle sensor is in the desired angular position . US5544073A CLAIM 31 . The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said graphical display further comprises : a polar chart having X and Y axes crossing at right angle (data sensors) s with respect to each other , and an origin located at the intersection of the axes ; the unbalance vibration tolerance specification being represented by graphic elements in the form of a circle on the polar chart , the center of which circle is located at the origin of the polar chart , and the radius of which circle represents the maximum allowable amplitude of the vibration ; the vibration data acquired prior to any weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; the vibration data acquired subsequent to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; and the vibration data acquired-just prior to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector end points positioned on the polar chart . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (vibration component) . |
US5544073A CLAIM 6 . The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising : said vibration sensor for producing vibration data including radial , axial , horizontal , vertical , synchronous , asynchronous , and unbalance vibration component (frequency basis) s ; said analysis routines including an unbalance vibration analysis routine , synchronous axial vibration analysis routine , and directional vibration analysis routine ; said processor for determining an unbalance component of the vibration data and an overall vibration and , responsive to the unbalance vibration analysis routine , for determining when the unbalance component of the vibration data is less than a predetermined percentage of the overall vibration and generating an unbalance vibration alert ; said processor for determining a synchronous axial component and a synchronous radial component of the vibration data and responsive to the synchronous axial vibration analysis routine determining when the synchronous axial component of the vibration data is greater than the synchronous radial component of the vibration data and generating a synchronous axial vibration alert ; said processor for determining a first direction component and second direction component of the vibration data and , responsive to the directional vibration analysis routine , for determining when the first direction component of the vibration data varies more than a predetermined amount from the second direction component of the vibration data and generating a directional vibration alert ; said processor responsive to the directional vibration analysis routine for determining when the phase of the first directional component of the vibration data varies more than a predetermined amount from the phase of the second directional component of the vibration data and generating a resonance alert ; and said display for displaying information corresponding to the unbalance vibration alert , synchronous axial vibration alert , directional vibration alert , and resonance alert . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (right angle) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5544073A CLAIM 31 . The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said graphical display further comprises : a polar chart having X and Y axes crossing at right angle (data sensors) s with respect to each other , and an origin located at the intersection of the axes ; the unbalance vibration tolerance specification being represented by graphic elements in the form of a circle on the polar chart , the center of which circle is located at the origin of the polar chart , and the radius of which circle represents the maximum allowable amplitude of the vibration ; the vibration data acquired prior to any weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; the vibration data acquired subsequent to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; and the vibration data acquired-just prior to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector end points positioned on the polar chart . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (right angle) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said angle) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5544073A CLAIM 27 . The apparatus of claim 26 further comprising : said processor for calculating a desired angular position based on the vibration and rotation data and for producing a desired angle signal indicating that said angle (data rate) sensor is positioned in the desired angular position ; and said display receiving and responding to the desired angle signal to display information indicating that the angle sensor is in the desired angular position . US5544073A CLAIM 31 . The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said graphical display further comprises : a polar chart having X and Y axes crossing at right angle (data sensors) s with respect to each other , and an origin located at the intersection of the axes ; the unbalance vibration tolerance specification being represented by graphic elements in the form of a circle on the polar chart , the center of which circle is located at the origin of the polar chart , and the radius of which circle represents the maximum allowable amplitude of the vibration ; the vibration data acquired prior to any weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; the vibration data acquired subsequent to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; and the vibration data acquired-just prior to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector end points positioned on the polar chart . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (vibration component) . |
US5544073A CLAIM 6 . The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising : said vibration sensor for producing vibration data including radial , axial , horizontal , vertical , synchronous , asynchronous , and unbalance vibration component (frequency basis) s ; said analysis routines including an unbalance vibration analysis routine , synchronous axial vibration analysis routine , and directional vibration analysis routine ; said processor for determining an unbalance component of the vibration data and an overall vibration and , responsive to the unbalance vibration analysis routine , for determining when the unbalance component of the vibration data is less than a predetermined percentage of the overall vibration and generating an unbalance vibration alert ; said processor for determining a synchronous axial component and a synchronous radial component of the vibration data and responsive to the synchronous axial vibration analysis routine determining when the synchronous axial component of the vibration data is greater than the synchronous radial component of the vibration data and generating a synchronous axial vibration alert ; said processor for determining a first direction component and second direction component of the vibration data and , responsive to the directional vibration analysis routine , for determining when the first direction component of the vibration data varies more than a predetermined amount from the second direction component of the vibration data and generating a directional vibration alert ; said processor responsive to the directional vibration analysis routine for determining when the phase of the first directional component of the vibration data varies more than a predetermined amount from the phase of the second directional component of the vibration data and generating a resonance alert ; and said display for displaying information corresponding to the unbalance vibration alert , synchronous axial vibration alert , directional vibration alert , and resonance alert . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (right angle) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5544073A CLAIM 31 . The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said graphical display further comprises : a polar chart having X and Y axes crossing at right angle (data sensors) s with respect to each other , and an origin located at the intersection of the axes ; the unbalance vibration tolerance specification being represented by graphic elements in the form of a circle on the polar chart , the center of which circle is located at the origin of the polar chart , and the radius of which circle represents the maximum allowable amplitude of the vibration ; the vibration data acquired prior to any weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; the vibration data acquired subsequent to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; and the vibration data acquired-just prior to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector end points positioned on the polar chart . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (right angle) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5544073A CLAIM 31 . The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said graphical display further comprises : a polar chart having X and Y axes crossing at right angle (data sensors) s with respect to each other , and an origin located at the intersection of the axes ; the unbalance vibration tolerance specification being represented by graphic elements in the form of a circle on the polar chart , the center of which circle is located at the origin of the polar chart , and the radius of which circle represents the maximum allowable amplitude of the vibration ; the vibration data acquired prior to any weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; the vibration data acquired subsequent to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector endpoints positioned on the polar chart ; and the vibration data acquired-just prior to the latest weight adjustment being represented by graphic elements in the form of vector end points positioned on the polar chart . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5363370A Filed: 1994-01-18 Issued: 1994-11-08 Multirate digital multiplexing demultiplexing method and device (Original Assignee) France Telecom SA (Current Assignee) Chartoleaux KG LLC Jacques Abiven |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (said first part) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data (selected groups) from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5363370A CLAIM 4 . A method for multiplexing a plurality of parallel digital channels of bits at least some of which channels have different primary channel rates , respectively , said channels being multiplexed into a digital frame (TCT) having a plurality of sectors (S1-S8) , said frame having a predetermined frame duration (DT) and a predetermined frame period (PT) , said sectors being allocated to said digital channels , respectively , and having a predetermined sector duration (DS) , at least some of said sectors having different on-line sector rates (DF , DE) that are submultiples of the highest sector on-line rate and that are higher than the primary channel rate (dF , dE) of the associated digital channel , respectively , comprising the steps of : (a) memorizing the bits of said channels during a frame period preceding a given frame into groups of serialized channel bits which are memorized in parallel , respectively ; (b) reading in parallel said groups of channel bits at on-line rates of sectors which are allocated to said channels , respectively , throughout the duration of each of said sectors in a given frame , thereby reading each of said channel bit groups as many times as there are sectors in said frame ; (c) allocating said sectors of said given frame to digital channels from among said plurality of digital channels , respectively ; and (d) selecting one by one each of said parallel read groups of bits from each of said channels to which said sectors are allocated , respectively , throughout the duration of each of said sectors , respectively , thereby multiplexing selected groups (allocating data) of bits in said given frame at the rate of one selected group per sector . US5363370A CLAIM 14 . The demultiplexing device of claim 12 , wherein said reading means derive read addresses of said NB-parallel-bit groups , each of said read addresses comprising a first part and a second part , said first part (data processing means) being representative of the rank of said sectors in the frame and being incremented at said multiple rate and modulo-NS , and said second part being representative of the rank of said NB-bit groups in a sector and being incremented at a sub-multiple rate of said highest primary channel rate with regard to said number of sectors NS . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (said first part) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5363370A CLAIM 14 . The demultiplexing device of claim 12 , wherein said reading means derive read addresses of said NB-parallel-bit groups , each of said read addresses comprising a first part and a second part , said first part (data processing means) being representative of the rank of said sectors in the frame and being incremented at said multiple rate and modulo-NS , and said second part being representative of the rank of said NB-bit groups in a sector and being incremented at a sub-multiple rate of said highest primary channel rate with regard to said number of sectors NS . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (said first part) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5363370A CLAIM 14 . The demultiplexing device of claim 12 , wherein said reading means derive read addresses of said NB-parallel-bit groups , each of said read addresses comprising a first part and a second part , said first part (data processing means) being representative of the rank of said sectors in the frame and being incremented at said multiple rate and modulo-NS , and said second part being representative of the rank of said NB-bit groups in a sector and being incremented at a sub-multiple rate of said highest primary channel rate with regard to said number of sectors NS . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5446739A Filed: 1994-01-04 Issued: 1995-08-29 Radio communication system (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Corp Motohiro Nakano, Masakazu Shirakawa |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (carrier frequency) . |
US5446739A CLAIM 6 . A radio communication system for performing communication between a cell station and a plurality of portable stations based on time division multiple access using a plurality of carrier frequencies and a plurality of slots in one frame , wherein the plurality of portable stations each comprises : first reception means for receiving data at a slot assigned thereto ; and first transmission means for transmitting data at a slot assigned thereto its own portable station , and the cell station comprises : second reception means including two receivers for alternately receiving data transmitted from the plurality of portable stations at a slot assigned thereto ; second transmission means for transmitting data to the plurality of portable stations at a slot assigned thereto ; and control means for performing slot assignment for the plurality of portable stations , the slot assignment including assignment of plural slots in one frame such that the plural slots are positioned adjacent to each other and use same carrier frequency (radio frequencies) when the cell station communicates with one of the portable stations using the plural slots in one frame . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5446739A CLAIM 1 . A radio communication system for performing communication between a cell station and a plurality of portable stations based on time division multiple access using a plurality of carrier frequencies and a plurality of slots in one frame , wherein the plurality of portable stations each comprises : first reception means for receiving data at a slot assigned thereto ; and first transmission means for transmitting data at a slot assigned thereto its own portable station , and the cell station comprises : second reception means including two receivers for alternately receiving data transmitted from the plurality of portable stations at a slot assigned thereto ; second transmission means for transmitting data to the plurality of portable stations at a slot assigned thereto ; and control means (control means) for performing slot assignment for the plurality of portable stations , the slot assignment including assignment of plural slots in one frame such as to be spaced from each other by one slot or more when the cell station communicates with one of the portable stations using the plural slots in one frame . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5446739A CLAIM 1 . A radio communication system for performing communication between a cell station and a plurality of portable stations based on time division multiple access using a plurality of carrier frequencies and a plurality of slots in one frame , wherein the plurality of portable stations each comprises : first reception means for receiving data at a slot assigned thereto ; and first transmission means for transmitting data at a slot assigned thereto its own portable station , and the cell station comprises : second reception means including two receivers for alternately receiving data transmitted from the plurality of portable stations at a slot assigned thereto ; second transmission means for transmitting data to the plurality of portable stations at a slot assigned thereto ; and control means (control means) for performing slot assignment for the plurality of portable stations , the slot assignment including assignment of plural slots in one frame such as to be spaced from each other by one slot or more when the cell station communicates with one of the portable stations using the plural slots in one frame . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5528507A Filed: 1993-08-11 Issued: 1996-06-18 System for utility demand monitoring and control using a distribution network (Original Assignee) First Pacific Networks Inc (Current Assignee) TECHNOLOGIES FUTURES Inc D/B/A ORION TECHNOLOGY Robert P. McNamara, Amar C. Amar |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel, data channels) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission (Multiple Access, n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5528507A CLAIM 2 . The system as defined by claim 1 wherein said single high speed digital bus include voice and data channels (communications channel) , and video channels . US5528507A CLAIM 12 . The system of claim 1 wherein said high-speed digital bus employs Carrier Sense Multiple Access (data transmission, division basis, effect division) /Carrier Detect collision handling protocol . US5528507A CLAIM 13 . The system of claim 1 wherein one or more time slots of said time (data rate, data packet) -division multiplexed data stream carry voice data . US5528507A CLAIM 15 . A distribution network for communicating between a host computer and a plurality of customer homes in an electric power utility demand monitoring and control system , said distribution network comprising : a plurality of intelligent utility units , each associated with a customer home for monitoring customer power demand ; and a digital high-speed bus interconnecting said plurality of intelligent utility units , said digital high-speed bus providing downstream communication channels (data transmission, division basis, effect division) from said host computer to said plurality of intelligent utility units and upstream communication channels from said plurality of intelligent utility units to said host computer , wherein said downstream communication channels and said upstream communication channels are frequency multiplexed on said digital high-speed bus , and wherein said upstream communication channels and said downstream communication channels are subdivided into time division multiplexed subchannels , one or more of said subchannels carrying data in packet form within one or more time division slots shared by all of said intelligent utility units . US5528507A CLAIM 21 . The system of claim 15 wherein said upstream and downstream communications channel (communications channel) s employ packet Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Carrier Detect collision handling protocol . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5528507A CLAIM 13 . The system of claim 1 wherein one or more time slots of said time (data rate, data packet) -division multiplexed data stream carry voice data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel, data channels) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (Multiple Access, n channels) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5528507A CLAIM 2 . The system as defined by claim 1 wherein said single high speed digital bus include voice and data channels (communications channel) , and video channels . US5528507A CLAIM 12 . The system of claim 1 wherein said high-speed digital bus employs Carrier Sense Multiple Access (data transmission, division basis, effect division) /Carrier Detect collision handling protocol . US5528507A CLAIM 13 . The system of claim 1 wherein one or more time slots of said time (data rate, data packet) -division multiplexed data stream carry voice data . US5528507A CLAIM 15 . A distribution network for communicating between a host computer and a plurality of customer homes in an electric power utility demand monitoring and control system , said distribution network comprising : a plurality of intelligent utility units , each associated with a customer home for monitoring customer power demand ; and a digital high-speed bus interconnecting said plurality of intelligent utility units , said digital high-speed bus providing downstream communication channels (data transmission, division basis, effect division) from said host computer to said plurality of intelligent utility units and upstream communication channels from said plurality of intelligent utility units to said host computer , wherein said downstream communication channels and said upstream communication channels are frequency multiplexed on said digital high-speed bus , and wherein said upstream communication channels and said downstream communication channels are subdivided into time division multiplexed subchannels , one or more of said subchannels carrying data in packet form within one or more time division slots shared by all of said intelligent utility units . US5528507A CLAIM 21 . The system of claim 15 wherein said upstream and downstream communications channel (communications channel) s employ packet Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Carrier Detect collision handling protocol . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (data collection) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5528507A CLAIM 1 . A system for utility demand monitoring and control comprising : a host computer having access to power utility customers for receiving customer utility usage data ; a plurality of intelligent utility units , each intelligent utility unit associated with a customer' ; s home for monitoring customer utility demand by employing a service meter ; a home network interconnecting each intelligent utility unit with a plurality of utility data collection (processing function) units within a home for providing data on utility usage to the intelligent utility unit associated with the home ; and a distribution network , coupled to said host computer , interconnecting said plurality of intelligent utility units for transmitting utility usage data from said plurality of intelligent utility units to said host computer , said distribution network being implemented within one or more time slots of a time-division multiplexed data stream carried by a high-speed digital bus , said one or more time slots carrying data in packet form , all intelligent utility units of said distribution network sharing said one or more slots . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5541840A Filed: 1993-06-25 Issued: 1996-07-30 Hand held automotive diagnostic service tool (Original Assignee) Chrysler Corp (Current Assignee) FCA US LLC Krzysztof Gurne, Raymond J. Williams, John R. Boldt, Robert L. Barker, Gregory J. Broniak, Daniel J. Marus |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5541840A CLAIM 8 . A method of operating a service tool for monitoring an operation of a vehicle and for diagnosing problems with the operation of the vehicle , the vehicle having at least one on-board controller for controlling the operation of the vehicle , said on-board controller having a communication bus for communicating with external devices and with other on-board vehicle systems , said service tool including an off-board controller having a memory means and a display screen , communication means connecting said service tool to said vehicle communication bus , said method of operating comprising the steps of : automatically determining an appropriate communication protocol for communication between said on-board controller and said off-board controller based upon a parameter associated with said communication means , wherein said parameter includes unique electrical characteristics ; transmitting vehicle trouble code date to said service tool from said on-board controller via said communication means using said determined communication protocol ; erasing at least one vehicle trouble code at said on-board controller responsive to a command signal input (communications channel) to said service tool in response to a diagnosis decision corresponding to said vehicle trouble code data ; and storing in said on-board controller service history information from said service tool . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (two sets) . |
US5541840A CLAIM 7 . A hand held service tool for monitoring an operation of a vehicle and for diagnosing problems with the operation of the vehicle , the vehicle having at least one on-board controller for controlling the operation of the vehicle , said on-board controller having a communication bus , said service tool comprising : at least one connection port for receiving a communication cable having two ends wherein one end is connected to said service tool at said connection port and the other end is connected to said vehicle at a connection port on said vehicle communication bus ; at least one measuring circuit for measuring at least one of a voltage across and a current through at least one electrical circuit component on the vehicle ; two sets (frequency basis) of input probes connected to both said measuring circuit and said electrical circuit component ; and display screen means for displaying voltage and current data received from said measuring circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5541840A CLAIM 8 . A method of operating a service tool for monitoring an operation of a vehicle and for diagnosing problems with the operation of the vehicle , the vehicle having at least one on-board controller for controlling the operation of the vehicle , said on-board controller having a communication bus for communicating with external devices and with other on-board vehicle systems , said service tool including an off-board controller having a memory means and a display screen , communication means connecting said service tool to said vehicle communication bus , said method of operating comprising the steps of : automatically determining an appropriate communication protocol for communication between said on-board controller and said off-board controller based upon a parameter associated with said communication means , wherein said parameter includes unique electrical characteristics ; transmitting vehicle trouble code date to said service tool from said on-board controller via said communication means using said determined communication protocol ; erasing at least one vehicle trouble code at said on-board controller responsive to a command signal input (communications channel) to said service tool in response to a diagnosis decision corresponding to said vehicle trouble code data ; and storing in said on-board controller service history information from said service tool . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (two sets) . |
US5541840A CLAIM 7 . A hand held service tool for monitoring an operation of a vehicle and for diagnosing problems with the operation of the vehicle , the vehicle having at least one on-board controller for controlling the operation of the vehicle , said on-board controller having a communication bus , said service tool comprising : at least one connection port for receiving a communication cable having two ends wherein one end is connected to said service tool at said connection port and the other end is connected to said vehicle at a connection port on said vehicle communication bus ; at least one measuring circuit for measuring at least one of a voltage across and a current through at least one electrical circuit component on the vehicle ; two sets (frequency basis) of input probes connected to both said measuring circuit and said electrical circuit component ; and display screen means for displaying voltage and current data received from said measuring circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (command signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5541840A CLAIM 8 . A method of operating a service tool for monitoring an operation of a vehicle and for diagnosing problems with the operation of the vehicle , the vehicle having at least one on-board controller for controlling the operation of the vehicle , said on-board controller having a communication bus for communicating with external devices and with other on-board vehicle systems , said service tool including an off-board controller having a memory means and a display screen , communication means connecting said service tool to said vehicle communication bus , said method of operating comprising the steps of : automatically determining an appropriate communication protocol for communication between said on-board controller and said off-board controller based upon a parameter associated with said communication means , wherein said parameter includes unique electrical characteristics ; transmitting vehicle trouble code date to said service tool from said on-board controller via said communication means using said determined communication protocol ; erasing at least one vehicle trouble code at said on-board controller responsive to a command signal (processing function) input to said service tool in response to a diagnosis decision corresponding to said vehicle trouble code data ; and storing in said on-board controller service history information from said service tool . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | EP0685390A1 Filed: 1993-05-13 Issued: 1995-12-06 Vibration sensors for use in micro-gravity environment (Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (Current Assignee) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd Shuichi Nagoya Aerospace System Works Kawasaki |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (measuring vibrations) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 1 A vibration sensor for measuring vibrations (data rate) under a micro-gravity environment , characterized by comprising : a reflector (10) disposed as floating in a micro-gravity space and consisting of a polyhedron having an arbitrary number of surfaces reflecting predetermined energy such as laser beams , electromagnetic waves , sound waves and the like having various frequencies according to known characteristics ; output means (8) fixed to a vibrating body (1) for irradiating said reflector (10) with said predetermined energy ; and receiving means (9) fixed to said vibrating body (1) for receiving reflection energy reflected from said reflector (10) and measuring the natures of vibrations of said vibrating body on the basis of variations of said reflection energy . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 1 A vibration sensor (vibration sensor) for measuring vibrations under a micro-gravity environment , characterized by comprising : a reflector (10) disposed as floating in a micro-gravity space and consisting of a polyhedron having an arbitrary number of surfaces reflecting predetermined energy such as laser beams , electromagnetic waves , sound waves and the like having various frequencies according to known characteristics ; output means (8) fixed to a vibrating body (1) for irradiating said reflector (10) with said predetermined energy ; and receiving means (9) fixed to said vibrating body (1) for receiving reflection energy reflected from said reflector (10) and measuring the natures of vibrations of said vibrating body on the basis of variations of said reflection energy . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (herein act) (NVB) analysis of the data . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 3 A vibration sensor for detecting vibrations under a micro-gravity environment as claimed in claim 1 or 2 , wherein act (noise vibration harshness) ive vibration suppressing means (63) is provided for holding said reflector (10) and refractor (30) stationary in a micro-gravity space . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 1 A vibration sensor (vibration sensor) for measuring vibrations under a micro-gravity environment , characterized by comprising : a reflector (10) disposed as floating in a micro-gravity space and consisting of a polyhedron having an arbitrary number of surfaces reflecting predetermined energy such as laser beams , electromagnetic waves , sound waves and the like having various frequencies according to known characteristics ; output means (8) fixed to a vibrating body (1) for irradiating said reflector (10) with said predetermined energy ; and receiving means (9) fixed to said vibrating body (1) for receiving reflection energy reflected from said reflector (10) and measuring the natures of vibrations of said vibrating body on the basis of variations of said reflection energy . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (measuring vibrations) requirements from said local sensors . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 1 A vibration sensor for measuring vibrations (data rate) under a micro-gravity environment , characterized by comprising : a reflector (10) disposed as floating in a micro-gravity space and consisting of a polyhedron having an arbitrary number of surfaces reflecting predetermined energy such as laser beams , electromagnetic waves , sound waves and the like having various frequencies according to known characteristics ; output means (8) fixed to a vibrating body (1) for irradiating said reflector (10) with said predetermined energy ; and receiving means (9) fixed to said vibrating body (1) for receiving reflection energy reflected from said reflector (10) and measuring the natures of vibrations of said vibrating body on the basis of variations of said reflection energy . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 1 A vibration sensor (vibration sensor) for measuring vibrations under a micro-gravity environment , characterized by comprising : a reflector (10) disposed as floating in a micro-gravity space and consisting of a polyhedron having an arbitrary number of surfaces reflecting predetermined energy such as laser beams , electromagnetic waves , sound waves and the like having various frequencies according to known characteristics ; output means (8) fixed to a vibrating body (1) for irradiating said reflector (10) with said predetermined energy ; and receiving means (9) fixed to said vibrating body (1) for receiving reflection energy reflected from said reflector (10) and measuring the natures of vibrations of said vibrating body on the basis of variations of said reflection energy . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (herein act) (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 3 A vibration sensor for detecting vibrations under a micro-gravity environment as claimed in claim 1 or 2 , wherein act (noise vibration harshness) ive vibration suppressing means (63) is provided for holding said reflector (10) and refractor (30) stationary in a micro-gravity space . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
EP0685390A1 CLAIM 1 A vibration sensor (vibration sensor) for measuring vibrations under a micro-gravity environment , characterized by comprising : a reflector (10) disposed as floating in a micro-gravity space and consisting of a polyhedron having an arbitrary number of surfaces reflecting predetermined energy such as laser beams , electromagnetic waves , sound waves and the like having various frequencies according to known characteristics ; output means (8) fixed to a vibrating body (1) for irradiating said reflector (10) with said predetermined energy ; and receiving means (9) fixed to said vibrating body (1) for receiving reflection energy reflected from said reflector (10) and measuring the natures of vibrations of said vibrating body on the basis of variations of said reflection energy . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5446735A Filed: 1992-12-18 Issued: 1995-08-29 Bandwidth allocation in a shared transmission channel employing CSMA/CD (Original Assignee) Starlight Networks Inc (Current Assignee) Starlight Networks Inc Fouad A. Tobagi, Joseph M. Gang, Jr., Bruce L. Lieberman |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (one packet) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5446735A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting a plurality of packets , said plurality of packets including packets containing continuous data via a transmission channel from a network interface device to at least one station in a communications network segment comprising the steps of : at the network interface device , maintaining a variable which stores information relating to the success or failure of transmission of said plurality of packets in said transmission channel , sensing said channel by said network interface device , if said channel is sensed idle , transmitting one of said packets from said network interface device , and if said channel is sensed busy by said network interface device , sensing said channel for an end-of-carrier signal , waiting a period of time equal to an interframe gap g and attempting to transmit said one packet (data transmission, data packets) after a delay ζ selected according to a first basic bandwidth allocation protocol if said variable maintained at said network interface device is less than a certain limit and according to a second basic bandwidth allocation protocol different from said first basic bandwidth allocation protocol if said variable equals or exceeds said certain limit , said first protocol and second protocol assuring a particular fraction of a bandwidth of said transmission channel to said network interface for the transmission of said plurality of packets containing said continuous data to said at least one station while also providing a portion of said bandwidth of said channel to said at least one station for the transmission of packets via said channel to said network interface device . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5446735A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting a plurality of packets , said plurality of packets including packets containing continuous data via a transmission channel from a network interface device to at least one station in a communications network segment comprising the steps of : at the network interface device , maintaining a variable which stores information relating to the success or failure of transmission of said plurality of packets in said transmission (data packet) channel , sensing said channel by said network interface device , if said channel is sensed idle , transmitting one of said packets from said network interface device , and if said channel is sensed busy by said network interface device , sensing said channel for an end-of-carrier signal , waiting a period of time equal to an interframe gap g and attempting to transmit said one packet after a delay ζ selected according to a first basic bandwidth allocation protocol if said variable maintained at said network interface device is less than a certain limit and according to a second basic bandwidth allocation protocol different from said first basic bandwidth allocation protocol if said variable equals or exceeds said certain limit , said first protocol and second protocol assuring a particular fraction of a bandwidth of said transmission channel to said network interface for the transmission of said plurality of packets containing said continuous data to said at least one station while also providing a portion of said bandwidth of said channel to said at least one station for the transmission of packets via said channel to said network interface device . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (observation window) . |
US5446735A CLAIM 11 . The method of claim 1 wherein the variable maintained at the network interface device stores the number of successfully transmitted packets by the stations in each observation window (radio frequencies) of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (one packet) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5446735A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting a plurality of packets , said plurality of packets including packets containing continuous data via a transmission channel from a network interface device to at least one station in a communications network segment comprising the steps of : at the network interface device , maintaining a variable which stores information relating to the success or failure of transmission of said plurality of packets in said transmission channel , sensing said channel by said network interface device , if said channel is sensed idle , transmitting one of said packets from said network interface device , and if said channel is sensed busy by said network interface device , sensing said channel for an end-of-carrier signal , waiting a period of time equal to an interframe gap g and attempting to transmit said one packet (data transmission, data packets) after a delay ζ selected according to a first basic bandwidth allocation protocol if said variable maintained at said network interface device is less than a certain limit and according to a second basic bandwidth allocation protocol different from said first basic bandwidth allocation protocol if said variable equals or exceeds said certain limit , said first protocol and second protocol assuring a particular fraction of a bandwidth of said transmission channel to said network interface for the transmission of said plurality of packets containing said continuous data to said at least one station while also providing a portion of said bandwidth of said channel to said at least one station for the transmission of packets via said channel to said network interface device . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5481481A Filed: 1992-11-23 Issued: 1996-01-02 Automated diagnostic system having temporally coordinated wireless sensors (Original Assignee) Architectural Energy Corp (Current Assignee) ARCHIETECTURAL ENERGY CORP ; Architectural Energy Corp Donald J. Frey, Michael J. Holtz |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (real time) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5481481A CLAIM 5 . The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said control means further comprises : means for temporally coordinating said stored sets of collected data-to form a set of real time (data sensors) indicia indicative of the simultaneously measured values for all said selected predetermined parameters for all said data collecting means at said predefined points in time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (real time) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5481481A CLAIM 5 . The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said control means further comprises : means for temporally coordinating said stored sets of collected data-to form a set of real time (data sensors) indicia indicative of the simultaneously measured values for all said selected predetermined parameters for all said data collecting means at said predefined points in time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (real time) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5481481A CLAIM 5 . The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said control means further comprises : means for temporally coordinating said stored sets of collected data-to form a set of real time (data sensors) indicia indicative of the simultaneously measured values for all said selected predetermined parameters for all said data collecting means at said predefined points in time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5481481A CLAIM 5 . The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said control means further comprises : means for temporally coordinating said stored sets of collected data-to form a set of real time (data sensors) indicia indicative of the simultaneously measured values for all said selected predetermined parameters for all said data collecting means at said predefined points in time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5481481A CLAIM 5 . The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said control means further comprises : means for temporally coordinating said stored sets of collected data-to form a set of real time (data sensors) indicia indicative of the simultaneously measured values for all said selected predetermined parameters for all said data collecting means at said predefined points in time . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5345599A Filed: 1992-02-21 Issued: 1994-09-06 Increasing capacity in wireless broadcast systems using distributed transmission/directional reception (DTDR) (Original Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University (Current Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University Arogyaswami J. Paulraj, Thomas Kailath |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (receiving antennas) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5345599A CLAIM 1 . A wireless broadcast system for transmission of a source signal from a plurality of spatially separated transmitters on a common frequency channel to at least one receiver located in a service area , said system comprising in combination demultiplexing means for splitting said source signal into a plurality of transmitted signals , one for each of said transmitters , conveying means for sending said transmitted signals one each to said transmitters , transmitting means including said transmitters for broadcasting said transmitted signals into said service area in said frequency channel so as to reach said receiver , receiving means including said receiver and plural receiving antennas (data sensors) for making measurements of signals received by said receiver , said received signals resulting from signals transmitted by said transmitters , said measurements being composed of different combinations of said transmitted signals , processing means for obtaining estimates of said transmitted signals from said measurements , reducing interference to acceptable levels , multiplexing means for combining said estimates of said transmitted signals so as to estimate said source signal , reducing interference to acceptable levels , whereby the information carrying capacity of the wireless broadcast system is increased . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (receiving antennas) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5345599A CLAIM 1 . A wireless broadcast system for transmission of a source signal from a plurality of spatially separated transmitters on a common frequency channel to at least one receiver located in a service area , said system comprising in combination demultiplexing means for splitting said source signal into a plurality of transmitted signals , one for each of said transmitters , conveying means for sending said transmitted signals one each to said transmitters , transmitting means including said transmitters for broadcasting said transmitted signals into said service area in said frequency channel so as to reach said receiver , receiving means including said receiver and plural receiving antennas (data sensors) for making measurements of signals received by said receiver , said received signals resulting from signals transmitted by said transmitters , said measurements being composed of different combinations of said transmitted signals , processing means for obtaining estimates of said transmitted signals from said measurements , reducing interference to acceptable levels , multiplexing means for combining said estimates of said transmitted signals so as to estimate said source signal , reducing interference to acceptable levels , whereby the information carrying capacity of the wireless broadcast system is increased . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (receiving antennas) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5345599A CLAIM 1 . A wireless broadcast system for transmission of a source signal from a plurality of spatially separated transmitters on a common frequency channel to at least one receiver located in a service area , said system comprising in combination demultiplexing means for splitting said source signal into a plurality of transmitted signals , one for each of said transmitters , conveying means for sending said transmitted signals one each to said transmitters , transmitting means including said transmitters for broadcasting said transmitted signals into said service area in said frequency channel so as to reach said receiver , receiving means including said receiver and plural receiving antennas (data sensors) for making measurements of signals received by said receiver , said received signals resulting from signals transmitted by said transmitters , said measurements being composed of different combinations of said transmitted signals , processing means for obtaining estimates of said transmitted signals from said measurements , reducing interference to acceptable levels , multiplexing means for combining said estimates of said transmitted signals so as to estimate said source signal , reducing interference to acceptable levels , whereby the information carrying capacity of the wireless broadcast system is increased . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5345599A CLAIM 3 . Apparatus for transmitting an information signal and for receiving said information signal in a frequency channel having a bandwidth less than the bandwidth of said information signal , said apparatus (processing function) comprising : means for splitting said information signal into a plurality of information sub-signals , each sub-signal having a bandwidth no greater than said bandwidth of said frequency channel , transmitting means for transmitting in said frequency channel each of said sub-signals to a receiver , said transmitting means including a plurality of physically dispersed transmitters each transmitting one of said sub-signals , receiving means for receiving and processing said information sub-signals wherein said information sub-signals are retrieved , and means for combining said information sub-signals to reconstruct said information signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (receiving antennas) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5345599A CLAIM 1 . A wireless broadcast system for transmission of a source signal from a plurality of spatially separated transmitters on a common frequency channel to at least one receiver located in a service area , said system comprising in combination demultiplexing means for splitting said source signal into a plurality of transmitted signals , one for each of said transmitters , conveying means for sending said transmitted signals one each to said transmitters , transmitting means including said transmitters for broadcasting said transmitted signals into said service area in said frequency channel so as to reach said receiver , receiving means including said receiver and plural receiving antennas (data sensors) for making measurements of signals received by said receiver , said received signals resulting from signals transmitted by said transmitters , said measurements being composed of different combinations of said transmitted signals , processing means for obtaining estimates of said transmitted signals from said measurements , reducing interference to acceptable levels , multiplexing means for combining said estimates of said transmitted signals so as to estimate said source signal , reducing interference to acceptable levels , whereby the information carrying capacity of the wireless broadcast system is increased . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (receiving antennas) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5345599A CLAIM 1 . A wireless broadcast system for transmission of a source signal from a plurality of spatially separated transmitters on a common frequency channel to at least one receiver located in a service area , said system comprising in combination demultiplexing means for splitting said source signal into a plurality of transmitted signals , one for each of said transmitters , conveying means for sending said transmitted signals one each to said transmitters , transmitting means including said transmitters for broadcasting said transmitted signals into said service area in said frequency channel so as to reach said receiver , receiving means including said receiver and plural receiving antennas (data sensors) for making measurements of signals received by said receiver , said received signals resulting from signals transmitted by said transmitters , said measurements being composed of different combinations of said transmitted signals , processing means for obtaining estimates of said transmitted signals from said measurements , reducing interference to acceptable levels , multiplexing means for combining said estimates of said transmitted signals so as to estimate said source signal , reducing interference to acceptable levels , whereby the information carrying capacity of the wireless broadcast system is increased . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5515378A Filed: 1991-12-12 Issued: 1996-05-07 Spatial division multiple access wireless communication systems (Original Assignee) Arraycomm LLC (Current Assignee) Intel Corp Richard H. Roy, III, Bjorn Ottersten |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (receiving antennas) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (one channel) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5515378A CLAIM 1 . A wireless system including a base station for receiving uplink signals transmitted by users at different spatial locations comprising : receiving means including a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors) at said base station for detecting combinations of arriving signals from said users , said receiving means further comprising plural multichannel receivers for obtaining said combinations of arriving signals from said receiving antennas for plural uplink channels from said users , each multichannel receiver having one channel (data carrying capacities) for each uplink channel ; processing means at said base station for processing said combinations of arriving signals , said processing means including means for determining a number of arriving signals in each of said uplink channels by employing statistical methods using eigenvalues of a covariance matrix calculated using said combinations of arriving signals , means for obtaining said parameters of said arriving signals including directions of arrival of said arriving signals , means for tracking user parameters including locations of said users from said parameters and said combinations of arriving signals , and spatial demultiplexing means for obtaining estimates of each of said uplink signals from said combinations of arriving signals and said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (receiving antennas) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5515378A CLAIM 1 . A wireless system including a base station for receiving uplink signals transmitted by users at different spatial locations comprising : receiving means including a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors) at said base station for detecting combinations of arriving signals from said users , said receiving means further comprising plural multichannel receivers for obtaining said combinations of arriving signals from said receiving antennas for plural uplink channels from said users , each multichannel receiver having one channel for each uplink channel ; processing means at said base station for processing said combinations of arriving signals , said processing means including means for determining a number of arriving signals in each of said uplink channels by employing statistical methods using eigenvalues of a covariance matrix calculated using said combinations of arriving signals , means for obtaining said parameters of said arriving signals including directions of arrival of said arriving signals , means for tracking user parameters including locations of said users from said parameters and said combinations of arriving signals , and spatial demultiplexing means for obtaining estimates of each of said uplink signals from said combinations of arriving signals and said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (receiving antennas) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (spatial multiplexing, duplex communication, full duplex) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (one channel) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5515378A CLAIM 1 . A wireless system including a base station for receiving uplink signals transmitted by users at different spatial locations comprising : receiving means including a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors) at said base station for detecting combinations of arriving signals from said users , said receiving means further comprising plural multichannel receivers for obtaining said combinations of arriving signals from said receiving antennas for plural uplink channels from said users , each multichannel receiver having one channel (data carrying capacities) for each uplink channel ; processing means at said base station for processing said combinations of arriving signals , said processing means including means for determining a number of arriving signals in each of said uplink channels by employing statistical methods using eigenvalues of a covariance matrix calculated using said combinations of arriving signals , means for obtaining said parameters of said arriving signals including directions of arrival of said arriving signals , means for tracking user parameters including locations of said users from said parameters and said combinations of arriving signals , and spatial demultiplexing means for obtaining estimates of each of said uplink signals from said combinations of arriving signals and said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters . US5515378A CLAIM 4 . A wireless system for communication of downlink signals from a base station in downlink channels to users at locations remote from said base station , said wireless system comprising : spatial multiplexing (division basis, effect division) means for combining downlink signals to be transmitted from said base station in downlink channels to said users , and transmitting means having an input connected to said spatial multiplexing means for transmitting the combined downlink signals and including plural transmitting antennas and multichannel transmitters with one multichannel transmitter for each transmitting antenna and with one channel of each of said multichannel transmitters for each of said downlink channels , whereby said downlink signals are transmitted to said users in a spatially selective manner . US5515378A CLAIM 7 . A wireless system for full duplex communication (division basis, effect division) of downlink signals and uplink signals between a base station and users physically remote from said base station , said wireless system comprising : receiving means at said base station for detecting combinations of arriving signals from said users in said uplink channel and including a plurality of receiving antennas and multichannel receivers with on multichannel receiver for each of said receiving antennas , each channel of each of said multichannel receivers dedicated to an uplink channel , processing means for processing said combinations of arriving signals in each uplink channel , said processing means comprising : means for determining the number of arriving signals in each of said uplink channels by employing statistical methods using eigenvalues of a covariance matrix calculated using said combinations of arriving signals , means for obtaining parameters of said arriving signals including directions of arrival of said arriving signals , and means for tracking user parameters including locations of said users from said parameters and said combinations of arriving signals , spatial demultiplexing means for obtaining estimates of the uplink signals in each uplink channel from said combinations of arriving signals and said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters , spatial multiplexing means using said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters for combining downlink signals from said base station to said users in at least one downlink channel , and transmitting means having an input connected to said spatial multiplexing means for transmitting the combined downlink signals and including a plurality of transmitting antennas and multichannel transmitters with one multichannel transmitter for each of said transmitting antennas , one channel of said multichannel transmitters dedicated to a downlink channel and to the spatial transmission of said downlink signals to said users in said at least one downlink channel , whereby reception of multiple uplink signals in multiple uplink channels from said users and transmission of multiple downlink signals in multiple downlink channels to said users can occur simultaneously . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (receiving antennas) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5515378A CLAIM 1 . A wireless system including a base station for receiving uplink signals transmitted by users at different spatial locations comprising : receiving means including a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors) at said base station for detecting combinations of arriving signals from said users , said receiving means further comprising plural multichannel receivers for obtaining said combinations of arriving signals from said receiving antennas for plural uplink channels from said users , each multichannel receiver having one channel for each uplink channel ; processing means at said base station for processing said combinations of arriving signals , said processing means including means for determining a number of arriving signals in each of said uplink channels by employing statistical methods using eigenvalues of a covariance matrix calculated using said combinations of arriving signals , means for obtaining said parameters of said arriving signals including directions of arrival of said arriving signals , means for tracking user parameters including locations of said users from said parameters and said combinations of arriving signals , and spatial demultiplexing means for obtaining estimates of each of said uplink signals from said combinations of arriving signals and said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (receiving antennas) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5515378A CLAIM 1 . A wireless system including a base station for receiving uplink signals transmitted by users at different spatial locations comprising : receiving means including a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors) at said base station for detecting combinations of arriving signals from said users , said receiving means further comprising plural multichannel receivers for obtaining said combinations of arriving signals from said receiving antennas for plural uplink channels from said users , each multichannel receiver having one channel for each uplink channel ; processing means at said base station for processing said combinations of arriving signals , said processing means including means for determining a number of arriving signals in each of said uplink channels by employing statistical methods using eigenvalues of a covariance matrix calculated using said combinations of arriving signals , means for obtaining said parameters of said arriving signals including directions of arrival of said arriving signals , means for tracking user parameters including locations of said users from said parameters and said combinations of arriving signals , and spatial demultiplexing means for obtaining estimates of each of said uplink signals from said combinations of arriving signals and said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations (spatial location) so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5515378A CLAIM 1 . A wireless system including a base station for receiving uplink signals transmitted by users at different spatial location (three locations) s comprising : receiving means including a plurality of receiving antennas at said base station for detecting combinations of arriving signals from said users , said receiving means further comprising plural multichannel receivers for obtaining said combinations of arriving signals from said receiving antennas for plural uplink channels from said users , each multichannel receiver having one channel for each uplink channel ; processing means at said base station for processing said combinations of arriving signals , said processing means including means for determining a number of arriving signals in each of said uplink channels by employing statistical methods using eigenvalues of a covariance matrix calculated using said combinations of arriving signals , means for obtaining said parameters of said arriving signals including directions of arrival of said arriving signals , means for tracking user parameters including locations of said users from said parameters and said combinations of arriving signals , and spatial demultiplexing means for obtaining estimates of each of said uplink signals from said combinations of arriving signals and said parameters of arriving signals and said user parameters . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | EP0515728A2 Filed: 1991-10-08 Issued: 1992-12-02 Wireless indoor data relay system (Original Assignee) Günter Knapp Günter Knapp |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 4 An indoor wireless signal relay system according to claim 3 , wherein aiming of at least one said inbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said outbound transmitting means are simultaneously controlled by a beam alignment means ; and aiming of at least one said outbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said inbound transmitting means are commonly controlled by said beam (data processing means, processing function) alignment means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (carrier power) . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 8 An indoor wireless signal coupling relay system according to claim 7 , wherein the RF carrier detection power by the said RF coupling inbound receiver antenna is indicated by a signalling means , and the RF carrier detection power by the said RF coupling outbound receiver antenna is indicated by a signalling means , comprising : a threshold means for each detected RF carrier to establish the best coupling proximity of the said RF coupling inbound and outbound transmitter antennas which are placed on opposite sides of said wall or ceiling by sensing the highest RF carrier power (frequency basis) levels received , a signalling means for each detected RF carrier for indication when said highest RF carrier power levels have been detected by the said threshold means for fixing the location of best signal reception for the signal coupling relay system on either side of the wall or ceiling . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (said beam) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 4 An indoor wireless signal relay system according to claim 3 , wherein aiming of at least one said inbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said outbound transmitting means are simultaneously controlled by a beam alignment means ; and aiming of at least one said outbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said inbound transmitting means are commonly controlled by said beam (data processing means, processing function) alignment means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (different frequency) . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 6 An indoor wireless signal relay system according to claim 2 , wherein each inbound link operates at a different frequency (radio frequencies) ; and wherein each outbound link operates at a frequency different from any of the inbound link frequencies . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 1 An indoor wireless communication (sense vibrations) system to relay local area network (LAN) information from one relay station to another relay station by means of narrow beam electromagnetic radiation serving a plurality of transponders by a plurality of relay stations , each comprising : at least one receiving means for receiving a modulated signal representative of the received inbound digital data ; at least one transmitting menas for transmitting a modulated signal representative of the said received inbound digital data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 4 An indoor wireless signal relay system according to claim 3 , wherein aiming of at least one said inbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said outbound transmitting means are simultaneously controlled by a beam alignment means ; and aiming of at least one said outbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said inbound transmitting means are commonly controlled by said beam (data processing means, processing function) alignment means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (carrier power) . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 8 An indoor wireless signal coupling relay system according to claim 7 , wherein the RF carrier detection power by the said RF coupling inbound receiver antenna is indicated by a signalling means , and the RF carrier detection power by the said RF coupling outbound receiver antenna is indicated by a signalling means , comprising : a threshold means for each detected RF carrier to establish the best coupling proximity of the said RF coupling inbound and outbound transmitter antennas which are placed on opposite sides of said wall or ceiling by sensing the highest RF carrier power (frequency basis) levels received , a signalling means for each detected RF carrier for indication when said highest RF carrier power levels have been detected by the said threshold means for fixing the location of best signal reception for the signal coupling relay system on either side of the wall or ceiling . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said beam) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 4 An indoor wireless signal relay system according to claim 3 , wherein aiming of at least one said inbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said outbound transmitting means are simultaneously controlled by a beam alignment means ; and aiming of at least one said outbound receiving means and aiming of at least one said inbound transmitting means are commonly controlled by said beam (data processing means, processing function) alignment means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
EP0515728A2 CLAIM 1 An indoor wireless communication (sense vibrations) system to relay local area network (LAN) information from one relay station to another relay station by means of narrow beam electromagnetic radiation serving a plurality of transponders by a plurality of relay stations , each comprising : at least one receiving means for receiving a modulated signal representative of the received inbound digital data ; at least one transmitting menas for transmitting a modulated signal representative of the said received inbound digital data . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5233643A Filed: 1991-10-08 Issued: 1993-08-03 Method and system network for providing an area with limited bandwidth bi-direction burst personnel telecommunications (Original Assignee) Network Access Corp (Current Assignee) NETWORK ACCESS Corp A CORP OF TEXAS ; Network Access Corp Abdolreza S. Naeini, Rajendra Patel, Marion K. Vaughn, Jr. |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5233643A CLAIM 13 . The system for providing bidirectional burst telecommunications as in claim 6 wherein the means for time division multiplexing communications between the cluster transceivers and the group transceivers across the service area comprises : means for generating over the single communications channel (communications channel) a second cyclical communications signal ; means for dividing each communications cycle into the plurality of second time slots , each second time slot dedicated for communications by a certain assigned cluster transceiver in each group area thereby enabling each second time slot to be simultaneously used by multiple cluster transceivers in different group areas across the service area . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (signal frequency) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5233643A CLAIM 22 . A method for locating a communications user within a communications service area , comprising the steps of : subdividing the service area into a plurality of cells , each cell defining a cell area ; transmitting communications between the plurality of cells over a single communications frequency ; time division multiplexing communications over the signal frequency (vibration data) into a plurality of cyclical time slots , each slot in a cycle dedicated for communications by multiple separated cells ; broadcasting a location communication from a transceiver in each cell over the single communications frequency during the time slot dedicated to the cell , the communication identifying the broadcasting cell and propagating beyond the area for the cell into adjacent cell areas to define a broadcast area ; storing a map of cells with broadcast areas for each cell across the service area ; receiving the broadcast location communications of cells to obtain the identification of cells proximate to the user ; comparing the identified proximate cells to the stored map of cells and cell broadcast areas ; and locating the user in an area within a cell defined by the intersection of the broadcast areas for each cell identified through the received broadcast location communications . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels (system network) in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5233643A CLAIM 13 . The system for providing bidirectional burst telecommunications as in claim 6 wherein the means for time division multiplexing communications between the cluster transceivers and the group transceivers across the service area comprises : means for generating over the single communications channel (communications channel) a second cyclical communications signal ; means for dividing each communications cycle into the plurality of second time slots , each second time slot dedicated for communications by a certain assigned cluster transceiver in each group area thereby enabling each second time slot to be simultaneously used by multiple cluster transceivers in different group areas across the service area . US5233643A CLAIM 15 . A system network (communications sub-channels) for providing bi-directional burst telecommunications to a plurality of users in a service area wherein the service area is divided into a plurality of communications cells , each cell defining a cell area , comprising : a plurality of user personal transceivers ; a cell transceiver communicating with user personal transceivers in its cell area ; a cluster transceiver for each one of a plurality of clusters of cells within the service area , each cluster of cells defining a cluster area , each cluster transceiver communicating with the cell transceivers in its cluster area ; a group transceiver for each one of a plurality of groups of clusters of cells within the service area , each group of clusters of cells defining a group area , each group transceiver communicating with the cluster transceivers in its group area ; and means for time division multiplexing communications between the cell transceivers and each cluster transceiver and between the cluster transceivers and each group transceivers , the communications occurring on a single communications frequency , whereby multiple cell transceivers , each cell transceiver in a different cluster areas will simultaneously communicate with their associated cluster transceiver and multiple cluster transceivers , each cluster transceiver in a different group area , will simultaneously communicate with their associated group transceiver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (signal frequency) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5233643A CLAIM 22 . A method for locating a communications user within a communications service area , comprising the steps of : subdividing the service area into a plurality of cells , each cell defining a cell area ; transmitting communications between the plurality of cells over a single communications frequency ; time division multiplexing communications over the signal frequency (vibration data) into a plurality of cyclical time slots , each slot in a cycle dedicated for communications by multiple separated cells ; broadcasting a location communication from a transceiver in each cell over the single communications frequency during the time slot dedicated to the cell , the communication identifying the broadcasting cell and propagating beyond the area for the cell into adjacent cell areas to define a broadcast area ; storing a map of cells with broadcast areas for each cell across the service area ; receiving the broadcast location communications of cells to obtain the identification of cells proximate to the user ; comparing the identified proximate cells to the stored map of cells and cell broadcast areas ; and locating the user in an area within a cell defined by the intersection of the broadcast areas for each cell identified through the received broadcast location communications . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (signal frequency) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5233643A CLAIM 22 . A method for locating a communications user within a communications service area , comprising the steps of : subdividing the service area into a plurality of cells , each cell defining a cell area ; transmitting communications between the plurality of cells over a single communications frequency ; time division multiplexing communications over the signal frequency (vibration data) into a plurality of cyclical time slots , each slot in a cycle dedicated for communications by multiple separated cells ; broadcasting a location communication from a transceiver in each cell over the single communications frequency during the time slot dedicated to the cell , the communication identifying the broadcasting cell and propagating beyond the area for the cell into adjacent cell areas to define a broadcast area ; storing a map of cells with broadcast areas for each cell across the service area ; receiving the broadcast location communications of cells to obtain the identification of cells proximate to the user ; comparing the identified proximate cells to the stored map of cells and cell broadcast areas ; and locating the user in an area within a cell defined by the intersection of the broadcast areas for each cell identified through the received broadcast location communications . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5421030A Filed: 1991-09-17 Issued: 1995-05-30 Communications system and method for bi-directional communications between an upstream control facility and downstream user terminals (Original Assignee) COM21 Inc (Current Assignee) Arris Enterprises LLC Paul Baran |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time, data rate) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5421030A CLAIM 1 . A bi-directiona communications system for sharing a limited data capacity among a number of potential cordless communication terminal devices with different data rate (data rate, data packet) s sharing a common time shared communications channel (communications channel) , said system comprising : a plurality of cordless communication terminal devices each of which transmit data on said bi-directional communcations channel when polled for data if said cordless communication terminal device has data to be set ; an upstream polling unit having a list of addresses of said plurality of user terminal devices and sequentially polling each of said plurality of cordless communication terminal devices via said communications channel ; and an updating unit coupled to said upstream polling unit programmed to dynamically reorder the list of addresses of said cordless communication terminal devices to allow said upstream polling unit to more frequently poll those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded with data most often when polled and to decrease the frequency of polling of those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded less frequently with data . US5421030A CLAIM 2 . A bi-directional communications system for sharing a limited data capacity among a number of downstream potential cordless communication terminal devices with different data rates sharing a common time-shared communications channel , said system comprising : a plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices each of which transmits data upstream on said time (data rate, data packet) -shared communications channel when polled for data if that one of said cordless communication terminal devices has data to be sent ; an upstream polling unit holding a list of addresses of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices and sequentially polling each of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices via said timeshared communications channel ; and an updating unit coupled to said upstream polling unit programmed to dynamically reorder the list of addresses of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices so that said upstream polling unit more frequently polls those downstream cordless communication terminal devices that have recently responded with data when polled and to decrease how frequently those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded less recently with data are polled . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time, data rate) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5421030A CLAIM 1 . A bi-directiona communications system for sharing a limited data capacity among a number of potential cordless communication terminal devices with different data rate (data rate, data packet) s sharing a common time shared communications channel , said system comprising : a plurality of cordless communication terminal devices each of which transmit data on said bi-directional communcations channel when polled for data if said cordless communication terminal device has data to be set ; an upstream polling unit having a list of addresses of said plurality of user terminal devices and sequentially polling each of said plurality of cordless communication terminal devices via said communications channel ; and an updating unit coupled to said upstream polling unit programmed to dynamically reorder the list of addresses of said cordless communication terminal devices to allow said upstream polling unit to more frequently poll those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded with data most often when polled and to decrease the frequency of polling of those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded less frequently with data . US5421030A CLAIM 2 . A bi-directional communications system for sharing a limited data capacity among a number of downstream potential cordless communication terminal devices with different data rates sharing a common time-shared communications channel , said system comprising : a plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices each of which transmits data upstream on said time (data rate, data packet) -shared communications channel when polled for data if that one of said cordless communication terminal devices has data to be sent ; an upstream polling unit holding a list of addresses of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices and sequentially polling each of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices via said timeshared communications channel ; and an updating unit coupled to said upstream polling unit programmed to dynamically reorder the list of addresses of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices so that said upstream polling unit more frequently polls those downstream cordless communication terminal devices that have recently responded with data when polled and to decrease how frequently those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded less recently with data are polled . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time, data rate) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5421030A CLAIM 1 . A bi-directiona communications system for sharing a limited data capacity among a number of potential cordless communication terminal devices with different data rate (data rate, data packet) s sharing a common time shared communications channel (communications channel) , said system comprising : a plurality of cordless communication terminal devices each of which transmit data on said bi-directional communcations channel when polled for data if said cordless communication terminal device has data to be set ; an upstream polling unit having a list of addresses of said plurality of user terminal devices and sequentially polling each of said plurality of cordless communication terminal devices via said communications channel ; and an updating unit coupled to said upstream polling unit programmed to dynamically reorder the list of addresses of said cordless communication terminal devices to allow said upstream polling unit to more frequently poll those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded with data most often when polled and to decrease the frequency of polling of those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded less frequently with data . US5421030A CLAIM 2 . A bi-directional communications system for sharing a limited data capacity among a number of downstream potential cordless communication terminal devices with different data rates sharing a common time-shared communications channel , said system comprising : a plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices each of which transmits data upstream on said time (data rate, data packet) -shared communications channel when polled for data if that one of said cordless communication terminal devices has data to be sent ; an upstream polling unit holding a list of addresses of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices and sequentially polling each of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices via said timeshared communications channel ; and an updating unit coupled to said upstream polling unit programmed to dynamically reorder the list of addresses of said plurality of downstream cordless communication terminal devices so that said upstream polling unit more frequently polls those downstream cordless communication terminal devices that have recently responded with data when polled and to decrease how frequently those cordless communication terminal devices that have responded less recently with data are polled . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5193000A Filed: 1991-08-28 Issued: 1993-03-09 Multiplexing technique for stereoscopic video system (Original Assignee) Stereographics Corp (Current Assignee) RealD Inc Lenny Lipton, Lawrence D. Meyer, Frank K. Kramer, III |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (data rate) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5193000A CLAIM 25 . An apparatus for processing time multiplexed line signals for display , wherein each of the multiplexed line signals consists of a first compressed data stream concatenated with a second compressed data stream , wherein the first compressed data streams represent a first video signal , and wherein the second compressed data streams represent a second video signal , including : a memory means having storage locations which map into a grid of rows and columns ; a write means for writing the first compressed data streams into a first set of row locations of the memory means at a first data rate (data rate) , and for writing the second compressed data streams into a second set of row locations of the memory means at said first data rate ; and a read means for reading the data stored in the first set of row locations at a second data rate lower than said first data rate , and thereafter reading the data stored in the second set of row locations at the second data rate , to generate a field-sequential video signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5193000A CLAIM 17 . The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the reproduced multiplexed line signals have a conventional video bandwidth , and also including : a transmission link for transmitting data having said conventional video bandwidth , said transmission (data packet) link connected between an output of the recording and playback means and an input of the demultiplexing means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (color space conversion) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5193000A CLAIM 33 . The apparatus of claim 32 , also including : a color space conversion (sense vibrations) means for receiving the field-sequential video signal , and generating a field-sequential RGB video signal from the field-sequential video signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (data rate) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5193000A CLAIM 25 . An apparatus for processing time multiplexed line signals for display , wherein each of the multiplexed line signals consists of a first compressed data stream concatenated with a second compressed data stream , wherein the first compressed data streams represent a first video signal , and wherein the second compressed data streams represent a second video signal , including : a memory means having storage locations which map into a grid of rows and columns ; a write means for writing the first compressed data streams into a first set of row locations of the memory means at a first data rate (data rate) , and for writing the second compressed data streams into a second set of row locations of the memory means at said first data rate ; and a read means for reading the data stored in the first set of row locations at a second data rate lower than said first data rate , and thereafter reading the data stored in the second set of row locations at the second data rate , to generate a field-sequential video signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (color space conversion) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5193000A CLAIM 33 . The apparatus of claim 32 , also including : a color space conversion (sense vibrations) means for receiving the field-sequential video signal , and generating a field-sequential RGB video signal from the field-sequential video signal . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5260944A Filed: 1991-08-05 Issued: 1993-11-09 Dynamic channel allocation method (Original Assignee) Panasonic Corp (Current Assignee) Panasonic Corp Akitaka Tomabechi |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (respective channel) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5260944A CLAIM 1 . A dynamic channel allocation method in mobile radio communication between a plurality of base stations and mobile stations which receive communication service of the base stations , each of the base stations being connected to a network and independently establishing synchronization for the mobile radio communication and having a plurality of communication signal transmission channels (data transmission) each defined by a combination of a frequency and a pair of time slots for transmitting and receiving a communication signal selected from a plurality of frequencies and a plurality of time slots to achieve a time division multiple access (TDMA)/time division duplex (TDD) communication , comprising steps of ; establishing communication between selected base and mobile stations in respective channel (data sensors) s ; causing each of the selected base and mobile stations to check whether a communication signal from a different station exists or not which establishes synchronization independently of the selected base and mobile stations and transmits in a different channel having a same frequency as that of the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations and a different time slot from a time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations to receive a communication signal sent thereto ; measuring at each of the selected base and mobile stations , when the communication signal from the different station exists , a difference in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; estimating at each of the selected base and mobile stations , based on a result of the measurement , an occurrence of an overlap in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; achieving at each of the selected base and mobile stations , prior to the occurrence of the overlap in time , based on a result of the estimation , a search through all free channels to detect a free channel not being used by any other station ; causing one of the selected base and mobile stations which has detected the free channel to inform the other of the selected base and mobile stations about the free channel ; and conducting at the selected base station , when the free channel has been detected , a channel transition from the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations to the free channel , thereby allocating the free channel to the selected base and mobile stations . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (respective channel) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5260944A CLAIM 1 . A dynamic channel allocation method in mobile radio communication between a plurality of base stations and mobile stations which receive communication service of the base stations , each of the base stations being connected to a network and independently establishing synchronization for the mobile radio communication and having a plurality of communication signal transmission channels each defined by a combination of a frequency and a pair of time slots for transmitting and receiving a communication signal selected from a plurality of frequencies and a plurality of time slots to achieve a time division multiple access (TDMA)/time division duplex (TDD) communication , comprising steps of ; establishing communication between selected base and mobile stations in respective channel (data sensors) s ; causing each of the selected base and mobile stations to check whether a communication signal from a different station exists or not which establishes synchronization independently of the selected base and mobile stations and transmits in a different channel having a same frequency as that of the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations and a different time slot from a time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations to receive a communication signal sent thereto ; measuring at each of the selected base and mobile stations , when the communication signal from the different station exists , a difference in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; estimating at each of the selected base and mobile stations , based on a result of the measurement , an occurrence of an overlap in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; achieving at each of the selected base and mobile stations , prior to the occurrence of the overlap in time , based on a result of the estimation , a search through all free channels to detect a free channel not being used by any other station ; causing one of the selected base and mobile stations which has detected the free channel to inform the other of the selected base and mobile stations about the free channel ; and conducting at the selected base station , when the free channel has been detected , a channel transition from the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations to the free channel , thereby allocating the free channel to the selected base and mobile stations . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (respective channel) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5260944A CLAIM 1 . A dynamic channel allocation method in mobile radio communication between a plurality of base stations and mobile stations which receive communication service of the base stations , each of the base stations being connected to a network and independently establishing synchronization for the mobile radio communication and having a plurality of communication signal transmission channels each defined by a combination of a frequency and a pair of time slots for transmitting and receiving a communication signal selected from a plurality of frequencies and a plurality of time slots to achieve a time division multiple access (TDMA)/time division duplex (TDD) communication , comprising steps of ; establishing communication between selected base and mobile stations in respective channel (data sensors) s ; causing each of the selected base and mobile stations to check whether a communication signal from a different station exists or not which establishes synchronization independently of the selected base and mobile stations and transmits in a different channel having a same frequency as that of the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations and a different time slot from a time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations to receive a communication signal sent thereto ; measuring at each of the selected base and mobile stations , when the communication signal from the different station exists , a difference in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; estimating at each of the selected base and mobile stations , based on a result of the measurement , an occurrence of an overlap in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; achieving at each of the selected base and mobile stations , prior to the occurrence of the overlap in time , based on a result of the estimation , a search through all free channels to detect a free channel not being used by any other station ; causing one of the selected base and mobile stations which has detected the free channel to inform the other of the selected base and mobile stations about the free channel ; and conducting at the selected base station , when the free channel has been detected , a channel transition from the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations to the free channel , thereby allocating the free channel to the selected base and mobile stations . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (respective channel) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5260944A CLAIM 1 . A dynamic channel allocation method in mobile radio communication between a plurality of base stations and mobile stations which receive communication service of the base stations , each of the base stations being connected to a network and independently establishing synchronization for the mobile radio communication and having a plurality of communication signal transmission channels each defined by a combination of a frequency and a pair of time slots for transmitting and receiving a communication signal selected from a plurality of frequencies and a plurality of time slots to achieve a time division multiple access (TDMA)/time division duplex (TDD) communication , comprising steps of ; establishing communication between selected base and mobile stations in respective channel (data sensors) s ; causing each of the selected base and mobile stations to check whether a communication signal from a different station exists or not which establishes synchronization independently of the selected base and mobile stations and transmits in a different channel having a same frequency as that of the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations and a different time slot from a time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations to receive a communication signal sent thereto ; measuring at each of the selected base and mobile stations , when the communication signal from the different station exists , a difference in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; estimating at each of the selected base and mobile stations , based on a result of the measurement , an occurrence of an overlap in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; achieving at each of the selected base and mobile stations , prior to the occurrence of the overlap in time , based on a result of the estimation , a search through all free channels to detect a free channel not being used by any other station ; causing one of the selected base and mobile stations which has detected the free channel to inform the other of the selected base and mobile stations about the free channel ; and conducting at the selected base station , when the free channel has been detected , a channel transition from the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations to the free channel , thereby allocating the free channel to the selected base and mobile stations . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (respective channel) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5260944A CLAIM 1 . A dynamic channel allocation method in mobile radio communication between a plurality of base stations and mobile stations which receive communication service of the base stations , each of the base stations being connected to a network and independently establishing synchronization for the mobile radio communication and having a plurality of communication signal transmission channels each defined by a combination of a frequency and a pair of time slots for transmitting and receiving a communication signal selected from a plurality of frequencies and a plurality of time slots to achieve a time division multiple access (TDMA)/time division duplex (TDD) communication , comprising steps of ; establishing communication between selected base and mobile stations in respective channel (data sensors) s ; causing each of the selected base and mobile stations to check whether a communication signal from a different station exists or not which establishes synchronization independently of the selected base and mobile stations and transmits in a different channel having a same frequency as that of the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations and a different time slot from a time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations to receive a communication signal sent thereto ; measuring at each of the selected base and mobile stations , when the communication signal from the different station exists , a difference in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; estimating at each of the selected base and mobile stations , based on a result of the measurement , an occurrence of an overlap in time between the time slot used by the different station and the time slot used by said each of the selected base and mobile stations ; achieving at each of the selected base and mobile stations , prior to the occurrence of the overlap in time , based on a result of the estimation , a search through all free channels to detect a free channel not being used by any other station ; causing one of the selected base and mobile stations which has detected the free channel to inform the other of the selected base and mobile stations about the free channel ; and conducting at the selected base station , when the free channel has been detected , a channel transition from the channel used by the selected base and mobile stations to the free channel , thereby allocating the free channel to the selected base and mobile stations . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5132968A Filed: 1991-01-14 Issued: 1992-07-21 Environmental sensor data acquisition system (Original Assignee) Robotic Guard Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Robotic Guard Systems Inc Johnny L. Cephus |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5132968A CLAIM 10 . The environmental data acquisition system of claim 4 further including : a second plurality of environmental sensors which produce analog outputs representative of sensed environmental conditions ; and a second multiplexer system having : third radio communication means having : a transmitter ; and a receiver ; and second multiplexer means including : second conversion means connected to said second plurality of environmental sensors to convert said analog outputs of said second plurality of environmental sensors to digital outputs ; second format means to format said digital outputs of said second conversion means into a second data (data packet) packet ; second connection means to connect said second data packet to said transmitter of said third radio communications means for transmitting thereby ; and second verification means to accept a second command packet from said receiver of said third radio communications means and activate said second format means upon acceptance thereof to format said digital outputs of said second conversion means into said second data packet . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5132968A CLAIM 7 . The environmental data acquisition system of claim 6 wherein said input (control means) /output interface includes an RS-232 port and a TTL port . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (data packets) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5132968A CLAIM 2 . The environmental data acquisition system of claim 1 further including : second radio communication means having : a transmitter capable of transmitting command packets ; and a receiver capable of receiving data packets (data packets) including said first data packet from said transmitter of said first radio communications means ; and a computer having : command means to produce at least said first command packet connected to said transmitter of said second radio communications means for transmission of said first command packet to said receiver of said first radio communications means , said first command packet including : at least one byte which is unique to said at first multiplexer system ; means to receive said first data packet from said receiver of said second radio communications means ; and display means to display said outputs of said plurality of environmental sensors sent in said first data packet . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (command signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5132968A CLAIM 6 . The environmental data acquisition system of claim 5 further including : at least one complex sensor connected to said first multiplexer system having : an input/output interface and capable , when commanded by said first command packet , to produce a complex sensor output signal thereon , and wherein said first multiplexer means further include : first extraction means capable of extracting a complex sensor command signal (processing function) from said first command packet when said first command packet includes one and communicating said complex sensor command signal to said complex sensor to produce a complex sensor output to said first format means for inclusion in said first data packet . US5132968A CLAIM 7 . The environmental data acquisition system of claim 6 wherein said input (control means) /output interface includes an RS-232 port and a TTL port . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5070536A Filed: 1989-08-04 Issued: 1991-12-03 Mobile radio data communication system and method (Original Assignee) Norand Corp (Current Assignee) Avago Technologies General IP Singapore Pte Ltd Ronald L. Mahany, Marvin L. Sojka, Guy J. West |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (data transmission) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5070536A CLAIM 11 . The method of operating a radio frequency data communication system wherein a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units are to collect data and are to be able to transmit the collected data promptly after its collection to a base transceiver station , during movement of the mobile transceiver units at varying distances from the base transceiver station and wherein reliable communication with such mobile transceiver units over the area of movement of the mobile transceiver units could only take place at a limited normal data rate , said method comprising : effecting RF wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of a first signal from the base transceiver station to the mobile transceiver units at an increased data rate substantially higher than the normal data rate , at respective mobile transceiver units which successfully receive said first signal , evaluating characteristics of the first signal which are predictive of successful communication of the respective mobile transceiver unit with the base transceiver station at a higher than normal data rate in spite of potential adverse transmission conditions , effecting RF wireless transmission of a second signal from the base transceiver station to the mobile transceiver units at a limited normal data rate , for less favorably situated mobile transceiver units which have collected data to send and which do not successfully receive the first signal or which do successfully receive the first signal but determine that transmission at a high data rate would be likely to be subject to detrimental transmission conditions , arranging to send the collected data to the base transceiver station at a limited normal data rate , and for more favorably situated mobile transceiver units which have collected data to send and which successfully receive the first signal and which determine that transmission conditions are not likely to prevent successful transmission at a high data rate , arranging to send the collected data at a high data rate substantially higher than the normal data rate . US5070536A CLAIM 36 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 34 , said control means controlling said base station transceiver means to send a general polling message at the first data rate and then to await responses from at least certain of said mobile transceiver units in at least one response interval , said control means controlling said base station transceiver means to send a test transmission , time offset from the general polling message and the at least one response interval , at the second data rate , said mobile transceiver units being responsive to the test transmission at said second data rate to send a first signal at said first data rate when the test pattern transmission is inaccurately received , and to send a second signal at said first data rate when the test pattern transmission is accurately received , and said control means being responsive to a first signal from a mobile transceiver unit signifying inaccurate reception of such test pattern to control said base station transceiver means to receive a data transmission (data transmission) at said first data rate , and being responsive to a second signal from a mobile transceiver unit to control said base station transceiver means to receive a data transmission at said second data rate . US5070536A CLAIM 39 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 34 , said control means comprising signal quality indicator means receiving a test transmission comprised of a known bit pattern having a length of at least about forty bits and evaluating the quality of the communications channel (communications channel) transmitting the test transmission according to the number of errors detected in the transmission of the known bit pattern . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5070536A CLAIM 34 . In a radio frequency data communication system , base station transceiver means selectively operable for data communication at a lower relatively conservative first data rate where reliable transmission is obtained under a relatively wide range of operating conditions , and at a relatively less conservative second data (data packet) rate which is substantially higher than said first data rate and provides reliable data communication under a more restricted range of operating conditions , a plurality of mobile transceiver units in radio communication with said base station transceiver means and selectively operable for data communication at said first data rate and at said second data rate , control means evaluating a test transmission occurring between the base station transceiver means and at least one of said plurality of mobile transceiver units , and operable to evaluate said test transmission as received to determine the probable feasibility of data communication between said base station and said one of said plurality of mobile transceiver units at said relatively less conservative second data rate and selecting according to such evaluation said second data rate if evaluated as probably feasible and otherwise said lower relatively conservative first data rate , and data rate switchover means controlled by said control means for automatically effecting data communication at the first and second data rates according to the evaluation by said control means of the test transmission . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5070536A CLAIM 11 . The method of operating a radio frequency data communication system wherein a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units are to collect data and are to be able to transmit the collected data promptly after its collection to a base transceiver station , during movement of the mobile transceiver units at varying distances from the base transceiver station and wherein reliable communication with such mobile transceiver units over the area of movement of the mobile transceiver units could only take place at a limited normal data rate , said method comprising : effecting RF wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of a first signal from the base transceiver station to the mobile transceiver units at an increased data rate substantially higher than the normal data rate , at respective mobile transceiver units which successfully receive said first signal , evaluating characteristics of the first signal which are predictive of successful communication of the respective mobile transceiver unit with the base transceiver station at a higher than normal data rate in spite of potential adverse transmission conditions , effecting RF wireless transmission of a second signal from the base transceiver station to the mobile transceiver units at a limited normal data rate , for less favorably situated mobile transceiver units which have collected data to send and which do not successfully receive the first signal or which do successfully receive the first signal but determine that transmission at a high data rate would be likely to be subject to detrimental transmission conditions , arranging to send the collected data to the base transceiver station at a limited normal data rate , and for more favorably situated mobile transceiver units which have collected data to send and which successfully receive the first signal and which determine that transmission conditions are not likely to prevent successful transmission at a high data rate , arranging to send the collected data at a high data rate substantially higher than the normal data rate . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5070536A CLAIM 11 . The method of operating a radio frequency data communication system wherein a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units are to collect data and are to be able to transmit the collected data promptly after its collection to a base transceiver station , during movement of the mobile transceiver units at varying distances from the base transceiver station and wherein reliable communication with such mobile transceiver units over the area of movement of the mobile transceiver units could only take place at a limited normal data rate , said method comprising : effecting RF wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of a first signal from the base transceiver station to the mobile transceiver units at an increased data rate substantially higher than the normal data rate , at respective mobile transceiver units which successfully receive said first signal , evaluating characteristics of the first signal which are predictive of successful communication of the respective mobile transceiver unit with the base transceiver station at a higher than normal data rate in spite of potential adverse transmission conditions , effecting RF wireless transmission of a second signal from the base transceiver station to the mobile transceiver units at a limited normal data rate , for less favorably situated mobile transceiver units which have collected data to send and which do not successfully receive the first signal or which do successfully receive the first signal but determine that transmission at a high data rate would be likely to be subject to detrimental transmission conditions , arranging to send the collected data to the base transceiver station at a limited normal data rate , and for more favorably situated mobile transceiver units which have collected data to send and which successfully receive the first signal and which determine that transmission conditions are not likely to prevent successful transmission at a high data rate , arranging to send the collected data at a high data rate substantially higher than the normal data rate . US5070536A CLAIM 39 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 34 , said control means comprising signal quality indicator means receiving a test transmission comprised of a known bit pattern having a length of at least about forty bits and evaluating the quality of the communications channel (communications channel) transmitting the test transmission according to the number of errors detected in the transmission of the known bit pattern . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification (signal quality) of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5070536A CLAIM 39 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 34 , said control means comprising signal quality (to enable identification) indicator means receiving a test transmission comprised of a known bit pattern having a length of at least about forty bits and evaluating the quality of the communications channel transmitting the test transmission according to the number of errors detected in the transmission of the known bit pattern . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4831560A Filed: 1987-08-26 Issued: 1989-05-16 Method for testing auto electronics systems (Original Assignee) Zaleski James V (Current Assignee) Vetronix Corp James V. Zaleski |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data (mobile system) from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4831560A CLAIM 4 . The automobile testing method of claim 1 , for an automobile in which the electronics data bus is a ring bus and its associated assembly line diagnostic link includes a pair of output terminals , wherein signals transmitted to or received from the data bus are multiplexed onto both terminals , thereby enabling automobile system (allocating data) s on the electronics data bus to be accessed for testing despite a fault on the bus . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (associated electronics) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US4831560A CLAIM 5 . The automobile testing method of claim 1 , wherein said associated electronics (feast one) systems are monitored for operation in a relatively low power mode , and a relatively high power operating mode is initiated in response to the start-up of the electronic systems operation for the detection of a malfunction to place the data being monitored at the time of the malfunction into memory . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4716410A Filed: 1987-05-27 Issued: 1987-12-29 CATV data transmission method (Original Assignee) Pioneer Electronic Corp (Current Assignee) Pioneer Corp Takashi Nozaki |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (transmitted data) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (data transmission) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4716410A CLAIM 1 . A CATV data transmission (data transmission) method , in which data is transmitted from a transmitting side to a receiving side having a first plurality of individual terminal units , each of said units having assigned an individual address , comprising : assigning said terminal units to a second plurality of groups , each of said groups containing one or more of the terminal units , that receive collectively data transmitted from said transmitting side and are intended for each terminal in said group ; assigning a unique group address to each of said groups , thereby defining a second plurality of group addresses ; storing at each terminal unit a reference signal and at least two addresses , comprising an individual address and any applicable unique group addresses , said stored applicable unique group addresses comprising all of the unique group addresses for those of said groups to which said terminal unit is assigned ; transmitting from said transmitting side to all terminal units in common at said receiving side , a transmitted signal comprising at least (i) data intended for an individual terminal unit together with an individual address and a group address pattern , comprising at least one of said unique group addresses , or (ii) data intended collectively for one of said second plurality of groups together with a group address pattern , comprising at least one of said unique group addresses ; at each terminal unit , receiving at least said transmitted data (wireless transmission) and said group address pattern ; in each terminal unit : initially comparing a portion of said received group address pattern with said reference signal and generating a first signal if said portion and said reference signal are identical and generating a second signal if said portion and said reference signal are not identical ; comparing a stored individual address with said transmitted signal in response to the generation of said first signal ; comparing all of said stored unique group addresses with said transmitted signal in response to the generation of said second signal ; and , if coincidence is obtained in either of said address comparisons , processing at said terminal unit said data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission (transmitted data) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US4716410A CLAIM 1 . A CATV data transmission method , in which data is transmitted from a transmitting side to a receiving side having a first plurality of individual terminal units , each of said units having assigned an individual address , comprising : assigning said terminal units to a second plurality of groups , each of said groups containing one or more of the terminal units , that receive collectively data transmitted from said transmitting side and are intended for each terminal in said group ; assigning a unique group address to each of said groups , thereby defining a second plurality of group addresses ; storing at each terminal unit a reference signal and at least two addresses , comprising an individual address and any applicable unique group addresses , said stored applicable unique group addresses comprising all of the unique group addresses for those of said groups to which said terminal unit is assigned ; transmitting from said transmitting side to all terminal units in common at said receiving side , a transmitted signal comprising at least (i) data intended for an individual terminal unit together with an individual address and a group address pattern , comprising at least one of said unique group addresses , or (ii) data intended collectively for one of said second plurality of groups together with a group address pattern , comprising at least one of said unique group addresses ; at each terminal unit , receiving at least said transmitted data (wireless transmission) and said group address pattern ; in each terminal unit : initially comparing a portion of said received group address pattern with said reference signal and generating a first signal if said portion and said reference signal are identical and generating a second signal if said portion and said reference signal are not identical ; comparing a stored individual address with said transmitted signal in response to the generation of said first signal ; comparing all of said stored unique group addresses with said transmitted signal in response to the generation of said second signal ; and , if coincidence is obtained in either of said address comparisons , processing at said terminal unit said data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (transmitted data) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4716410A CLAIM 1 . A CATV data transmission method , in which data is transmitted from a transmitting side to a receiving side having a first plurality of individual terminal units , each of said units having assigned an individual address , comprising : assigning said terminal units to a second plurality of groups , each of said groups containing one or more of the terminal units , that receive collectively data transmitted from said transmitting side and are intended for each terminal in said group ; assigning a unique group address to each of said groups , thereby defining a second plurality of group addresses ; storing at each terminal unit a reference signal and at least two addresses , comprising an individual address and any applicable unique group addresses , said stored applicable unique group addresses comprising all of the unique group addresses for those of said groups to which said terminal unit is assigned ; transmitting from said transmitting side to all terminal units in common at said receiving side , a transmitted signal comprising at least (i) data intended for an individual terminal unit together with an individual address and a group address pattern , comprising at least one of said unique group addresses , or (ii) data intended collectively for one of said second plurality of groups together with a group address pattern , comprising at least one of said unique group addresses ; at each terminal unit , receiving at least said transmitted data (wireless transmission) and said group address pattern ; in each terminal unit : initially comparing a portion of said received group address pattern with said reference signal and generating a first signal if said portion and said reference signal are identical and generating a second signal if said portion and said reference signal are not identical ; comparing a stored individual address with said transmitted signal in response to the generation of said first signal ; comparing all of said stored unique group addresses with said transmitted signal in response to the generation of said second signal ; and , if coincidence is obtained in either of said address comparisons , processing at said terminal unit said data . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4831558A Filed: 1986-08-26 Issued: 1989-05-16 Digitally based system for monitoring physical phenomena (Original Assignee) Slope Indicator Co (Current Assignee) SLOPE INDICATOR Co 3668 ALBION PLACE NORTH SEATTLE WA 98103 A CORP OF WA ; Slope Indicator Co Dale W. Shoup, James E. Ernest |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4831558A CLAIM 1 . A digitally based monitoring system having , in locations remote from a controller means , a plurality of intelligent transducer modules for measuring and transmitting digital information on physical phenomena , the system comprising : a controller means (1) to produce digital polling signals , said polling signals each having a unique address portion and an instruction portion to cause said intelligent transducer modules to perform programmed functions when said unique address portion of said polling signal is identical to said intelligent transducer module' ; s own unique address , and (2) to receive , record , and display digital responses from said intelligent transducer modules in an organized manner ; a plurality of intelligent transducer modules , each said module including transducer means , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to one another , wherein said transducer means generates signals corresponding to physical measurements of a particular physical phenomena , said microprocessor means includes memory means programmed to (1) receive a uniquely addressed digital polling signal and instruction from a remote controller means , (2) activate said transducer means to generate said signal (data sensors, processing function) , (3) translate said signal into a digital response , and (4) transmit said digital response to said controller means , and said buffer circuitry means directs incoming and outgoing data between said microprocessor means and said controller means ; power source means to power said intelligent transducer modules ; and means to conduct said polling signals and said digital responses between each of said intelligent transducer modules and said controller means , said means to conduct having a portion common to all of said intelligent transducer modules in said monitoring system . US4831558A CLAIM 20 . A method of monitoring physical phenomena at remote locations over a common communication path comprising the steps of : programming a plurality of remote intelligent transducer modules with instructions to gather and transmit , when polled , information from a sensor means to a controller means in a digital response in compact binary form , each of said modules including transducer mean , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to each other , and each of said modules having a unique address ; generating and transmitting a digital polling signal from said controller means to said plurality of remote intelligent transducer modules , said digital polling signal having a unique address portion and an instruction portion ; the one intelligent transducer module having a unique address equivalent to said unique address portion of said digital polling signal then responding by translating to a digital response a signal from said sensor (analogue format) means , which said signal corresponds to a measurement of one of said physical phenomena , and transmitting said digital response in compact binary form to said controller means ; repeating said step of generating and transmitting a polling signal addressed to each of said remote intelligent transducer modules whereby information gathered by each of said intelligent transducer modules is transmitted to said controller means for the purpose of monitoring , displaying and storing said information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4831558A CLAIM 1 . A digitally based monitoring system having , in locations remote from a controller means , a plurality of intelligent transducer modules for measuring and transmitting digital information on physical phenomena , the system comprising : a controller means (1) to produce digital polling signals , said polling signals each having a unique address portion and an instruction portion to cause said intelligent transducer modules to perform programmed functions when said unique address portion of said polling signal is identical to said intelligent transducer module' ; s own unique address , and (2) to receive , record , and display digital responses from said intelligent transducer modules in an organized manner ; a plurality of intelligent transducer modules , each said module including transducer means , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to one another , wherein said transducer means generates signals corresponding to physical measurements of a particular physical phenomena , said microprocessor means includes memory means programmed to (1) receive a uniquely addressed digital polling signal and instruction from a remote controller means , (2) activate said transducer means to generate said signal (data sensors, processing function) , (3) translate said signal into a digital response , and (4) transmit said digital response to said controller means , and said buffer circuitry means directs incoming and outgoing data between said microprocessor means and said controller means ; power source means to power said intelligent transducer modules ; and means to conduct said polling signals and said digital responses between each of said intelligent transducer modules and said controller means , said means to conduct having a portion common to all of said intelligent transducer modules in said monitoring system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (strain gauge) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4831558A CLAIM 12 . The structural monitoring system of claim 11 wherein said transducer means is a vibratory wire strain gauge (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (strain gauge) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4831558A CLAIM 12 . The structural monitoring system of claim 11 wherein said transducer means is a vibratory wire strain gauge (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said module) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4831558A CLAIM 1 . A digitally based monitoring system having , in locations remote from a controller means , a plurality of intelligent transducer modules for measuring and transmitting digital information on physical phenomena , the system comprising : a controller means (1) to produce digital polling signals , said polling signals each having a unique address portion and an instruction portion to cause said intelligent transducer modules to perform programmed functions when said unique address portion of said polling signal is identical to said intelligent transducer module' ; s own unique address , and (2) to receive , record , and display digital responses from said intelligent transducer modules in an organized manner ; a plurality of intelligent transducer modules , each said module (control means) including transducer means , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to one another , wherein said transducer means generates signals corresponding to physical measurements of a particular physical phenomena , said microprocessor means includes memory means programmed to (1) receive a uniquely addressed digital polling signal and instruction from a remote controller means , (2) activate said transducer means to generate said signal (data sensors, processing function) , (3) translate said signal into a digital response , and (4) transmit said digital response to said controller means , and said buffer circuitry means directs incoming and outgoing data between said microprocessor means and said controller means ; power source means to power said intelligent transducer modules ; and means to conduct said polling signals and said digital responses between each of said intelligent transducer modules and said controller means , said means to conduct having a portion common to all of said intelligent transducer modules in said monitoring system . US4831558A CLAIM 20 . A method of monitoring physical phenomena at remote locations over a common communication path comprising the steps of : programming a plurality of remote intelligent transducer modules with instructions to gather and transmit , when polled , information from a sensor means to a controller means in a digital response in compact binary form , each of said modules including transducer mean , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to each other , and each of said modules having a unique address ; generating and transmitting a digital polling signal from said controller means to said plurality of remote intelligent transducer modules , said digital polling signal having a unique address portion and an instruction portion ; the one intelligent transducer module having a unique address equivalent to said unique address portion of said digital polling signal then responding by translating to a digital response a signal from said sensor (analogue format) means , which said signal corresponds to a measurement of one of said physical phenomena , and transmitting said digital response in compact binary form to said controller means ; repeating said step of generating and transmitting a polling signal addressed to each of said remote intelligent transducer modules whereby information gathered by each of said intelligent transducer modules is transmitted to said controller means for the purpose of monitoring , displaying and storing said information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said module) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4831558A CLAIM 1 . A digitally based monitoring system having , in locations remote from a controller means , a plurality of intelligent transducer modules for measuring and transmitting digital information on physical phenomena , the system comprising : a controller means (1) to produce digital polling signals , said polling signals each having a unique address portion and an instruction portion to cause said intelligent transducer modules to perform programmed functions when said unique address portion of said polling signal is identical to said intelligent transducer module' ; s own unique address , and (2) to receive , record , and display digital responses from said intelligent transducer modules in an organized manner ; a plurality of intelligent transducer modules , each said module (control means) including transducer means , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to one another , wherein said transducer means generates signals corresponding to physical measurements of a particular physical phenomena , said microprocessor means includes memory means programmed to (1) receive a uniquely addressed digital polling signal and instruction from a remote controller means , (2) activate said transducer means to generate said signal (data sensors, processing function) , (3) translate said signal into a digital response , and (4) transmit said digital response to said controller means , and said buffer circuitry means directs incoming and outgoing data between said microprocessor means and said controller means ; power source means to power said intelligent transducer modules ; and means to conduct said polling signals and said digital responses between each of said intelligent transducer modules and said controller means , said means to conduct having a portion common to all of said intelligent transducer modules in said monitoring system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (strain gauge) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4831558A CLAIM 12 . The structural monitoring system of claim 11 wherein said transducer means is a vibratory wire strain gauge (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4831558A CLAIM 1 . A digitally based monitoring system having , in locations remote from a controller means , a plurality of intelligent transducer modules for measuring and transmitting digital information on physical phenomena , the system comprising : a controller means (1) to produce digital polling signals , said polling signals each having a unique address portion and an instruction portion to cause said intelligent transducer modules to perform programmed functions when said unique address portion of said polling signal is identical to said intelligent transducer module' ; s own unique address , and (2) to receive , record , and display digital responses from said intelligent transducer modules in an organized manner ; a plurality of intelligent transducer modules , each said module including transducer means , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to one another , wherein said transducer means generates signals corresponding to physical measurements of a particular physical phenomena , said microprocessor means includes memory means programmed to (1) receive a uniquely addressed digital polling signal and instruction from a remote controller means , (2) activate said transducer means to generate said signal (data sensors, processing function) , (3) translate said signal into a digital response , and (4) transmit said digital response to said controller means , and said buffer circuitry means directs incoming and outgoing data between said microprocessor means and said controller means ; power source means to power said intelligent transducer modules ; and means to conduct said polling signals and said digital responses between each of said intelligent transducer modules and said controller means , said means to conduct having a portion common to all of said intelligent transducer modules in said monitoring system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4831558A CLAIM 1 . A digitally based monitoring system having , in locations remote from a controller means , a plurality of intelligent transducer modules for measuring and transmitting digital information on physical phenomena , the system comprising : a controller means (1) to produce digital polling signals , said polling signals each having a unique address portion and an instruction portion to cause said intelligent transducer modules to perform programmed functions when said unique address portion of said polling signal is identical to said intelligent transducer module' ; s own unique address , and (2) to receive , record , and display digital responses from said intelligent transducer modules in an organized manner ; a plurality of intelligent transducer modules , each said module including transducer means , microprocessor means , and buffer circuitry means proximate to one another , wherein said transducer means generates signals corresponding to physical measurements of a particular physical phenomena , said microprocessor means includes memory means programmed to (1) receive a uniquely addressed digital polling signal and instruction from a remote controller means , (2) activate said transducer means to generate said signal (data sensors, processing function) , (3) translate said signal into a digital response , and (4) transmit said digital response to said controller means , and said buffer circuitry means directs incoming and outgoing data between said microprocessor means and said controller means ; power source means to power said intelligent transducer modules ; and means to conduct said polling signals and said digital responses between each of said intelligent transducer modules and said controller means , said means to conduct having a portion common to all of said intelligent transducer modules in said monitoring system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (strain gauge) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4831558A CLAIM 12 . The structural monitoring system of claim 11 wherein said transducer means is a vibratory wire strain gauge (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4738133A Filed: 1986-08-13 Issued: 1988-04-19 Vehicular testing system (Original Assignee) Robert Bosch GmbH (Current Assignee) Robert Bosch GmbH Werner Breckel, Ulrich Schlienz |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (frequency range) . |
US4738133A CLAIM 3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the wireless transmitters transmit radio signals , and the frequency range (radio frequencies) of the signals transmitted by the wireless transmitters , and received by the receiver (6) is in the gigaHertz range . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (diagnostic system) of said virtual ports . |
US4738133A CLAIM 1 . Vehicle testing or diagnostic system (respective one) having a plurality of transducers (1 , 2 , 3) mounted on the vehicle and providing output signals representative of functioning , operability , or operating characteristics of apparatus forming part of the vehicle ; a testing apparatus (5) separate from the vehicle and forming an apparatus unit selectively responsive to the output signals from the transducers to test the functioning , operability , or operating characteristics of the vehicle apparatus transduced by the transducer , comprising a wireless transmitter - receiver link between the transducers (1 , 2 , 3) and the test apparatus (5) including a plurality of wireless transmitters , one each associated with a respective transducer (1 , 2 , 3) receiving said output signals from the transducer , said transmitters transmitting signals representative of information derived from said transducers in the ultra short wave range of frequencies , and a wireless receiver (6) constructed to receive the signals transmitted by said transmitters , said receiver being coupled to the testing apparatus and providing signals representative of the transduced signals to the testing apparatus . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4787053A Filed: 1985-10-04 Issued: 1988-11-22 Comprehensive engine monitor and recorder (Original Assignee) Semco Instruments Inc (Current Assignee) Semco Instruments Inc M. Samuel Moore |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (remote data) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (sensing temperature, fuel flow rate) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4787053A CLAIM 1 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine engine monitoring and recording system whereby said turbine engine has predetermined maximum normal operating parameters , said system comprising : means for sensing the speed of rotation of said turbine engine ; means for sensing temperature (data sensors, servicing sensors) of said turbine engine ; means for sensing altitude ; means for determining exceedances indicating operation of said turbine engine over the normal operating temperature and/or speed of said engine ; means for determining the air speed of said aircraft ; non-volatile storage means for permanently storing data giving the duration and magnitude of each said exceedance , and the total duration of the exceedances ; means for recording and processing data required for turbine engine trend monitoring , including means for calculating horsepower and the air density index factor , and the resultant optimum fuel flow rate (data sensors, servicing sensors) , engine speed and engine temperature under these horsepower and air density conditions ; means for determining the actual fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature ; means for determining the variances from the optimum for the fuel flow rate , the engine speed and the engine temperature ; means for numerically displaying selected data from said system ; means for mounting said numerical display means in the cockpit of the aircraft ; and switching means in the cockpit for actuation by the pilot for selecting any of at least ten desired sensed or calculated information or data , to be displayed , including altitude and airspeed ; whereby said display provides a backup source of instrumentation for the pilot of the aircraft , and whereby an evaluation of the engine degradation trend may be made for purposes of power assurance , engine overhaul scheduling , or the like . US4787053A CLAIM 9 . A system as defined in claim 6 further including a remote data (wireless transmission) processing apparatus and modem means for transmitting said data from said system to said remote data processing apparatus . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (sensing temperature, fuel flow rate) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4787053A CLAIM 1 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine engine monitoring and recording system whereby said turbine engine has predetermined maximum normal operating parameters , said system comprising : means for sensing the speed of rotation of said turbine engine ; means for sensing temperature (data sensors, servicing sensors) of said turbine engine ; means for sensing altitude ; means for determining exceedances indicating operation of said turbine engine over the normal operating temperature and/or speed of said engine ; means for determining the air speed of said aircraft ; non-volatile storage means for permanently storing data giving the duration and magnitude of each said exceedance , and the total duration of the exceedances ; means for recording and processing data required for turbine engine trend monitoring , including means for calculating horsepower and the air density index factor , and the resultant optimum fuel flow rate (data sensors, servicing sensors) , engine speed and engine temperature under these horsepower and air density conditions ; means for determining the actual fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature ; means for determining the variances from the optimum for the fuel flow rate , the engine speed and the engine temperature ; means for numerically displaying selected data from said system ; means for mounting said numerical display means in the cockpit of the aircraft ; and switching means in the cockpit for actuation by the pilot for selecting any of at least ten desired sensed or calculated information or data , to be displayed , including altitude and airspeed ; whereby said display provides a backup source of instrumentation for the pilot of the aircraft , and whereby an evaluation of the engine degradation trend may be made for purposes of power assurance , engine overhaul scheduling , or the like . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC (electronic data) having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US4787053A CLAIM 29 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine monitoring and recording system , comprising : an electronic data (host PC) processing unit including a permanent non-volatile memory ; means for supplying to said data processing unit substantially all of the major aircraft operational data and the turbine operating parameters , for storage of this information by said data processing unit ; a cockpit mounted display unit coupled to said data processing unit , and including switch means for selecting any of at least ten desired aircraft operational data or turbine operating parameters and for displaying the selected data ; whereby detailed aircraft turbine engine data is available for display , as well as altitude and other aircraft operating data which may be selectively obtained for standby or check purposes in the event of cockpit instrumentation failure . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (sensing temperature, fuel flow rate) and said wireless transmission (remote data) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US4787053A CLAIM 1 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine engine monitoring and recording system whereby said turbine engine has predetermined maximum normal operating parameters , said system comprising : means for sensing the speed of rotation of said turbine engine ; means for sensing temperature (data sensors, servicing sensors) of said turbine engine ; means for sensing altitude ; means for determining exceedances indicating operation of said turbine engine over the normal operating temperature and/or speed of said engine ; means for determining the air speed of said aircraft ; non-volatile storage means for permanently storing data giving the duration and magnitude of each said exceedance , and the total duration of the exceedances ; means for recording and processing data required for turbine engine trend monitoring , including means for calculating horsepower and the air density index factor , and the resultant optimum fuel flow rate (data sensors, servicing sensors) , engine speed and engine temperature under these horsepower and air density conditions ; means for determining the actual fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature ; means for determining the variances from the optimum for the fuel flow rate , the engine speed and the engine temperature ; means for numerically displaying selected data from said system ; means for mounting said numerical display means in the cockpit of the aircraft ; and switching means in the cockpit for actuation by the pilot for selecting any of at least ten desired sensed or calculated information or data , to be displayed , including altitude and airspeed ; whereby said display provides a backup source of instrumentation for the pilot of the aircraft , and whereby an evaluation of the engine degradation trend may be made for purposes of power assurance , engine overhaul scheduling , or the like . US4787053A CLAIM 9 . A system as defined in claim 6 further including a remote data (wireless transmission) processing apparatus and modem means for transmitting said data from said system to said remote data processing apparatus . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (maximum operating) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4787053A CLAIM 5 . A comprehensive turbine engine monitoring and recording system as defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for permanently recording the temperature exceedances in accordance with successive temperature bands above the normal maximum operating (vibration sensor) temperature of said engine . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (maximum operating) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4787053A CLAIM 5 . A comprehensive turbine engine monitoring and recording system as defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for permanently recording the temperature exceedances in accordance with successive temperature bands above the normal maximum operating (vibration sensor) temperature of said engine . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (remote data) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (sensing temperature, fuel flow rate) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4787053A CLAIM 1 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine engine monitoring and recording system whereby said turbine engine has predetermined maximum normal operating parameters , said system comprising : means for sensing the speed of rotation of said turbine engine ; means for sensing temperature (data sensors, servicing sensors) of said turbine engine ; means for sensing altitude ; means for determining exceedances indicating operation of said turbine engine over the normal operating temperature and/or speed of said engine ; means for determining the air speed of said aircraft ; non-volatile storage means for permanently storing data giving the duration and magnitude of each said exceedance , and the total duration of the exceedances ; means for recording and processing data required for turbine engine trend monitoring , including means for calculating horsepower and the air density index factor , and the resultant optimum fuel flow rate (data sensors, servicing sensors) , engine speed and engine temperature under these horsepower and air density conditions ; means for determining the actual fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature ; means for determining the variances from the optimum for the fuel flow rate , the engine speed and the engine temperature ; means for numerically displaying selected data from said system ; means for mounting said numerical display means in the cockpit of the aircraft ; and switching means in the cockpit for actuation by the pilot for selecting any of at least ten desired sensed or calculated information or data , to be displayed , including altitude and airspeed ; whereby said display provides a backup source of instrumentation for the pilot of the aircraft , and whereby an evaluation of the engine degradation trend may be made for purposes of power assurance , engine overhaul scheduling , or the like . US4787053A CLAIM 9 . A system as defined in claim 6 further including a remote data (wireless transmission) processing apparatus and modem means for transmitting said data from said system to said remote data processing apparatus . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (maximum operating) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4787053A CLAIM 5 . A comprehensive turbine engine monitoring and recording system as defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for permanently recording the temperature exceedances in accordance with successive temperature bands above the normal maximum operating (vibration sensor) temperature of said engine . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (sensing temperature, fuel flow rate) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4787053A CLAIM 1 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine engine monitoring and recording system whereby said turbine engine has predetermined maximum normal operating parameters , said system comprising : means for sensing the speed of rotation of said turbine engine ; means for sensing temperature (data sensors, servicing sensors) of said turbine engine ; means for sensing altitude ; means for determining exceedances indicating operation of said turbine engine over the normal operating temperature and/or speed of said engine ; means for determining the air speed of said aircraft ; non-volatile storage means for permanently storing data giving the duration and magnitude of each said exceedance , and the total duration of the exceedances ; means for recording and processing data required for turbine engine trend monitoring , including means for calculating horsepower and the air density index factor , and the resultant optimum fuel flow rate (data sensors, servicing sensors) , engine speed and engine temperature under these horsepower and air density conditions ; means for determining the actual fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature ; means for determining the variances from the optimum for the fuel flow rate , the engine speed and the engine temperature ; means for numerically displaying selected data from said system ; means for mounting said numerical display means in the cockpit of the aircraft ; and switching means in the cockpit for actuation by the pilot for selecting any of at least ten desired sensed or calculated information or data , to be displayed , including altitude and airspeed ; whereby said display provides a backup source of instrumentation for the pilot of the aircraft , and whereby an evaluation of the engine degradation trend may be made for purposes of power assurance , engine overhaul scheduling , or the like . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (sensing temperature, fuel flow rate) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4787053A CLAIM 1 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine engine monitoring and recording system whereby said turbine engine has predetermined maximum normal operating parameters , said system comprising : means for sensing the speed of rotation of said turbine engine ; means for sensing temperature (data sensors, servicing sensors) of said turbine engine ; means for sensing altitude ; means for determining exceedances indicating operation of said turbine engine over the normal operating temperature and/or speed of said engine ; means for determining the air speed of said aircraft ; non-volatile storage means for permanently storing data giving the duration and magnitude of each said exceedance , and the total duration of the exceedances ; means for recording and processing data required for turbine engine trend monitoring , including means for calculating horsepower and the air density index factor , and the resultant optimum fuel flow rate (data sensors, servicing sensors) , engine speed and engine temperature under these horsepower and air density conditions ; means for determining the actual fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature ; means for determining the variances from the optimum for the fuel flow rate , the engine speed and the engine temperature ; means for numerically displaying selected data from said system ; means for mounting said numerical display means in the cockpit of the aircraft ; and switching means in the cockpit for actuation by the pilot for selecting any of at least ten desired sensed or calculated information or data , to be displayed , including altitude and airspeed ; whereby said display provides a backup source of instrumentation for the pilot of the aircraft , and whereby an evaluation of the engine degradation trend may be made for purposes of power assurance , engine overhaul scheduling , or the like . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (maximum operating) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification (engine temperature) of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4787053A CLAIM 1 . A comprehensive aircraft turbine engine monitoring and recording system whereby said turbine engine has predetermined maximum normal operating parameters , said system comprising : means for sensing the speed of rotation of said turbine engine ; means for sensing temperature of said turbine engine ; means for sensing altitude ; means for determining exceedances indicating operation of said turbine engine over the normal operating temperature and/or speed of said engine ; means for determining the air speed of said aircraft ; non-volatile storage means for permanently storing data giving the duration and magnitude of each said exceedance , and the total duration of the exceedances ; means for recording and processing data required for turbine engine trend monitoring , including means for calculating horsepower and the air density index factor , and the resultant optimum fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature (to enable identification) under these horsepower and air density conditions ; means for determining the actual fuel flow rate , engine speed and engine temperature ; means for determining the variances from the optimum for the fuel flow rate , the engine speed and the engine temperature ; means for numerically displaying selected data from said system ; means for mounting said numerical display means in the cockpit of the aircraft ; and switching means in the cockpit for actuation by the pilot for selecting any of at least ten desired sensed or calculated information or data , to be displayed , including altitude and airspeed ; whereby said display provides a backup source of instrumentation for the pilot of the aircraft , and whereby an evaluation of the engine degradation trend may be made for purposes of power assurance , engine overhaul scheduling , or the like . US4787053A CLAIM 5 . A comprehensive turbine engine monitoring and recording system as defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for permanently recording the temperature exceedances in accordance with successive temperature bands above the normal maximum operating (vibration sensor) temperature of said engine . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4667319A Filed: 1985-07-29 Issued: 1987-05-19 Digital repeater with 3-way branching of service channels (Original Assignee) GTE Sprint Communications Corp (Current Assignee) Sprint Communications Co LP Stanley P. K. Chum |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4667319A CLAIM 1 . In a digital communication transmission system including a transmission facility having a service channel , first and second receive ports for providing demodulated service channel signals from separate transmission paths , and first and second transmit ports for providing service channel signals to separate transmission paths , apparatus at a repeater for branching digital service channel signals into and out of the transmission system , said apparatus comprising : A/D conversion means for converting analog input signals from local service channel facilities to digital output signals ; D/A conversion means for converting digital input signals into analog output signals for reception by said service channel facilities ; first adder means having first and second inputs and a first output , said first input connected to said first receive port , said second input connected to said second receive port , and said first output connected to said D/A conversion means , said adder means performing a digital addition of the received service channel signals at said first and second inputs ; second adder means having third and fourth inputs and a second output , said third input connected to said first receive port , said fourth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said second output connected to said second transmit port , said second adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from one of said transmission (data packet) paths ; third adder means having fifth and sixth inputs and a third output , said fifth input connected to said second receive port , said sixth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said third output connected to said first transmit port , said third adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from the other of said transmission paths . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US4667319A CLAIM 3 . In a digital communication system having a voice/ data service channel facility , a West terminal , an East terminal , and a repeater including an East-to-West and West-to-East digital transmission system , apparatus at the repeater for digitally coupling the digital through path service channel signals to the corresponding East-to-West and West-to-East path transmission systems , and for coupling the drop and insert signals with the East-to-West and West-to-East path transmission equipment , said interface apparatus comprising : means for dropping said service channel signals from said W-E and E-W transmission system to the service channel repeater facility , said dropping means comprising : first adder means responsive to the digital signals (corresponding one) from said W-E transmission system and said E-W transmission system for generating a digital signal representative of the sum of the West-to-East and East-to-West drop service channel signals ; D/A conversion means responsive to said summed West-to-East and East-to-West drop service channel signals for generating an analog drop signal representative of the sum of the West-to-East and East-to-West drop service channel signals ; means for combining said service channel signals from said repeater facility with said West-to-East and East-to-West service channel through path signals for insert into said West-to-East and East-to-West transmission system , said combining means comprising : A/D conversion means responsive to the analog insert service channel signals from said repeater facility for generating a digital insert signal representative of the analog insert service channel signals ; second adder means responsive to the digital insert signals and the West-to-East through path service channel signals for generating a digital signal representative of the sum of the West-to-East through path service channel signals and the digital insert signals for connection to said West-to-East repeater transmission equipment ; and third adder means responsive to the digital insert signals and the East-to-West through path service channel signals for generating a digital signal representative of the sum of the East-to-West through path service channel signals and the digital insert signals for connection to said East-to-West repeater transmission equipment . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (second adder) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4667319A CLAIM 1 . In a digital communication transmission system including a transmission facility having a service channel , first and second receive ports for providing demodulated service channel signals from separate transmission paths , and first and second transmit ports for providing service channel signals to separate transmission paths , apparatus at a repeater for branching digital service channel signals into and out of the transmission system , said apparatus comprising : A/D conversion means for converting analog input signals from local service channel facilities to digital output signals ; D/A conversion means for converting digital input signals into analog output signals for reception by said service channel facilities ; first adder means having first and second inputs and a first output , said first input connected to said first receive port , said second input connected to said second receive port , and said first output connected to said D/A conversion means , said adder means performing a digital addition of the received service channel signals at said first and second inputs ; second adder (vibration sensor) means having third and fourth inputs and a second output , said third input connected to said first receive port , said fourth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said second output connected to said second transmit port , said second adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from one of said transmission paths ; third adder means having fifth and sixth inputs and a third output , said fifth input connected to said second receive port , said sixth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said third output connected to said first transmit port , said third adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from the other of said transmission paths . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (second adder) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4667319A CLAIM 1 . In a digital communication transmission system including a transmission facility having a service channel , first and second receive ports for providing demodulated service channel signals from separate transmission paths , and first and second transmit ports for providing service channel signals to separate transmission paths , apparatus at a repeater for branching digital service channel signals into and out of the transmission system , said apparatus comprising : A/D conversion means for converting analog input signals from local service channel facilities to digital output signals ; D/A conversion means for converting digital input signals into analog output signals for reception by said service channel facilities ; first adder means having first and second inputs and a first output , said first input connected to said first receive port , said second input connected to said second receive port , and said first output connected to said D/A conversion means , said adder means performing a digital addition of the received service channel signals at said first and second inputs ; second adder (vibration sensor) means having third and fourth inputs and a second output , said third input connected to said first receive port , said fourth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said second output connected to said second transmit port , said second adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from one of said transmission paths ; third adder means having fifth and sixth inputs and a third output , said fifth input connected to said second receive port , said sixth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said third output connected to said first transmit port , said third adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from the other of said transmission paths . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4667319A CLAIM 1 . In a digital communication transmission system including a transmission facility having a service channel , first and second receive ports for providing demodulated service channel signals from separate transmission paths , and first and second transmit ports for providing service channel signals to separate transmission paths , apparatus at a repeater for branching digital service channel signals into and out of the transmission system , said apparatus (processing function) comprising : A/D conversion means for converting analog input signals from local service channel facilities to digital output signals ; D/A conversion means for converting digital input signals into analog output signals for reception by said service channel facilities ; first adder means having first and second inputs and a first output , said first input connected to said first receive port , said second input connected to said second receive port , and said first output connected to said D/A conversion means , said adder means performing a digital addition of the received service channel signals at said first and second inputs ; second adder means having third and fourth inputs and a second output , said third input connected to said first receive port , said fourth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said second output connected to said second transmit port , said second adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from one of said transmission paths ; third adder means having fifth and sixth inputs and a third output , said fifth input connected to said second receive port , said sixth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said third output connected to said first transmit port , said third adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from the other of said transmission paths . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (second adder) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4667319A CLAIM 1 . In a digital communication transmission system including a transmission facility having a service channel , first and second receive ports for providing demodulated service channel signals from separate transmission paths , and first and second transmit ports for providing service channel signals to separate transmission paths , apparatus at a repeater for branching digital service channel signals into and out of the transmission system , said apparatus comprising : A/D conversion means for converting analog input signals from local service channel facilities to digital output signals ; D/A conversion means for converting digital input signals into analog output signals for reception by said service channel facilities ; first adder means having first and second inputs and a first output , said first input connected to said first receive port , said second input connected to said second receive port , and said first output connected to said D/A conversion means , said adder means performing a digital addition of the received service channel signals at said first and second inputs ; second adder (vibration sensor) means having third and fourth inputs and a second output , said third input connected to said first receive port , said fourth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said second output connected to said second transmit port , said second adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from one of said transmission paths ; third adder means having fifth and sixth inputs and a third output , said fifth input connected to said second receive port , said sixth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said third output connected to said first transmit port , said third adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from the other of said transmission paths . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (second adder) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4667319A CLAIM 1 . In a digital communication transmission system including a transmission facility having a service channel , first and second receive ports for providing demodulated service channel signals from separate transmission paths , and first and second transmit ports for providing service channel signals to separate transmission paths , apparatus at a repeater for branching digital service channel signals into and out of the transmission system , said apparatus comprising : A/D conversion means for converting analog input signals from local service channel facilities to digital output signals ; D/A conversion means for converting digital input signals into analog output signals for reception by said service channel facilities ; first adder means having first and second inputs and a first output , said first input connected to said first receive port , said second input connected to said second receive port , and said first output connected to said D/A conversion means , said adder means performing a digital addition of the received service channel signals at said first and second inputs ; second adder (vibration sensor) means having third and fourth inputs and a second output , said third input connected to said first receive port , said fourth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said second output connected to said second transmit port , said second adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from one of said transmission paths ; third adder means having fifth and sixth inputs and a third output , said fifth input connected to said second receive port , said sixth input connected to said digital output signals from said A/D conversion means , and said third output connected to said first transmit port , said third adder means performing a digital addition of said locally generated service channel signals with said service channel signals from the other of said transmission paths . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | GB2305328A Filed: 1996-08-27 Issued: 1997-04-02 Controlling vibrations in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle and detecting dfects in a motor vehicle (Original Assignee) Fichtel and Sachs AG (Current Assignee) ZF Sachs AG Matthias Fischer, Reinhard Feldhaus, Andreas Orlamunder |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (signal component) through a communications channel (second vibration) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
GB2305328A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for controlling vibrations in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle comprising a memory device for storing a number of predetermined first vibration patterns , an operating-state-detecting device for detecting an operating state of the vehicle producing a primary vibration , a selecting device for selecting a vibration pattern from the stored first vibration patterns depending on the detected operating state of the vehicle and a vibration generating device for producing in the passenger compartment of the vehicle a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) pattern corresponding to the selected first vibration pattern . GB2305328A CLAIM 32 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 31 , in which the comparator device includes a filter device which allows the passage of only those signal component (analogue format) s indicating a departure of the two vibration patterns from one another , and of which the signal strength exceeds a predetermined threshold value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (opposite phase) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
GB2305328A CLAIM 2 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 , in which an initiating device is associated with the vibration generating device , the initiating device transmitting an initiating signal to the vibration generating device to cause the second vibration pattern corresponding to the selected first vibration pattern to be of the opposite phase (sense machine vibration) to the primary vibration acting on the passenger compartment . GB2305328A CLAIM 3 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 2 , in which the initiating device includes at least one vibration sensor (vibration sensor) arranged in the passenger compartment for picking up the vibrations in the passenger compartment . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (second vibration) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
GB2305328A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for controlling vibrations in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle comprising a memory device for storing a number of predetermined first vibration patterns , an operating-state-detecting device for detecting an operating state of the vehicle producing a primary vibration , a selecting device for selecting a vibration pattern from the stored first vibration patterns depending on the detected operating state of the vehicle and a vibration generating device for producing in the passenger compartment of the vehicle a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) pattern corresponding to the selected first vibration pattern . GB2305328A CLAIM 3 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 2 , in which the initiating device includes at least one vibration sensor (vibration sensor) arranged in the passenger compartment for picking up the vibrations in the passenger compartment . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (signal component) through a communications channel (second vibration) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (detecting device) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
GB2305328A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for controlling vibrations in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle comprising a memory device for storing a number of predetermined first vibration patterns , an operating-state-detecting device (effect division, effect packet) for detecting an operating state of the vehicle producing a primary vibration , a selecting device for selecting a vibration pattern from the stored first vibration patterns depending on the detected operating state of the vehicle and a vibration generating device for producing in the passenger compartment of the vehicle a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) pattern corresponding to the selected first vibration pattern . GB2305328A CLAIM 32 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 31 , in which the comparator device includes a filter device which allows the passage of only those signal component (analogue format) s indicating a departure of the two vibration patterns from one another , and of which the signal strength exceeds a predetermined threshold value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (opposite phase) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (acceleration sensor) . |
GB2305328A CLAIM 2 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 , in which an initiating device is associated with the vibration generating device , the initiating device transmitting an initiating signal to the vibration generating device to cause the second vibration pattern corresponding to the selected first vibration pattern to be of the opposite phase (sense machine vibration) to the primary vibration acting on the passenger compartment . GB2305328A CLAIM 3 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 2 , in which the initiating device includes at least one vibration sensor (vibration sensor) arranged in the passenger compartment for picking up the vibrations in the passenger compartment . GB2305328A CLAIM 5 . Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim , in which the operating-state-detecting device includes a speed sensor for detecting the engine speed of the vehicle and/or a speed sensor for detecting a road speed of the vehicle and/or a throttle position sensor for detecting the amount of opening of a throttle valve of the engine and/or a gear sensor for detecting which gear is engaged in a gearbox of the vehicle and/or at least one longitudinal acceleration sensor (vibration sensing means) for detecting longitudinal acceleration of the bodywork of the vehicle and/or at least one lateral acceleration sensor for detecting a lateral acceleration of the bodywork and/or at least one load sensor for detecting a state of loading of the vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (second vibration) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
GB2305328A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for controlling vibrations in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle comprising a memory device for storing a number of predetermined first vibration patterns , an operating-state-detecting device for detecting an operating state of the vehicle producing a primary vibration , a selecting device for selecting a vibration pattern from the stored first vibration patterns depending on the detected operating state of the vehicle and a vibration generating device for producing in the passenger compartment of the vehicle a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) pattern corresponding to the selected first vibration pattern . GB2305328A CLAIM 3 . Apparatus as claimed in Claim 2 , in which the initiating device includes at least one vibration sensor (vibration sensor) arranged in the passenger compartment for picking up the vibrations in the passenger compartment . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | WO9531878A1 Filed: 1995-05-10 Issued: 1995-11-23 Method and arrangement for high-speed data transmission in a tdma mobile telecommunications system (Original Assignee) Nokia Telecommunications Oy; Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd Zhi-Chun Honkasalo, Harri Honkasalo, Harri Jokinen, Harri Posti |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means (speed data transmission) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (speed data transmission) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission (data processing means, data transmission) in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signals of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signals of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (speed data transmission) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission (data processing means, data transmission) in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signals of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signals of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means (speed data transmission) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission (data processing means, data transmission) in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signals of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (more signal) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signal (data packets) s of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signals of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signals of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signals of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
WO9531878A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for high-speed data transmission in a mobile telecommunications system , in which method data is transmitted over the radio path between a mobile station and a base station as bursts in a time slot allocated to the mobile station by successive frames , c h a r a c t e r i z e d by splitting a high-speed data signal into two or more signals of lower speed prior to a transmission over the radio path , allocating , for high-speed data transmission , a mobile station at least two time slots from each frame corresponding to the number of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s of lower speed , transmitting each data signal of lower speed in different one of the time slots . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5551298A Filed: 1995-03-08 Issued: 1996-09-03 Identification of vibration induced noises on vehicles (Original Assignee) Ford Motor Co (Current Assignee) Ford Global Technologies LLC Kevin D. Rayment |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (different frequency, frequency range) . |
US5551298A CLAIM 10 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control means operates to cause the vibration generator to vibrate through the whole frequency range (radio frequencies) of the apparatus , and the data input means is adapted to mark the starting (A) and stopping (B) of noise occurrence as the vibration generator is cycled through the frequency range . US5551298A CLAIM 15 . A method for identification of vibration induced noises on vehicles , the method comprising the steps of vibrating the vehicle (1) at a range of different frequencies , noting the frequency at which a vibration induced noise appears (A) and of a different frequency (radio frequencies) at which it disappears (B) , and comparing the frequencies over which the noise is present with stored data representing frequencies at which known vibration induced noises occur . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (different frequencies) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US5551298A CLAIM 15 . A method for identification of vibration induced noises on vehicles , the method comprising the steps of vibrating the vehicle (1) at a range of different frequencies (feast one) , noting the frequency at which a vibration induced noise appears (A) and of a different frequency at which it disappears (B) , and comparing the frequencies over which the noise is present with stored data representing frequencies at which known vibration induced noises occur . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5551298A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for identification of vibration induced noises on vehicles , the apparatus comprising wheel supporting means for supporting a vehicle on its wheels , a vibration generator for vibrating the wheel supporting means , control means (control means) for controlling the frequency of operation of the vibration generator , data input means for receiving input when a vibration induced noise occurs on the vehicle , data storage means for storing a set of stored data representing frequencies at which known vibration induced noises occur , and comparator means coupled to the data input means and the data storage means for comparing the frequency at which the vibration induced noise occurs with a set of stored data to identify the source of the vibration induced noises . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5551298A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for identification of vibration induced noises on vehicles , the apparatus comprising wheel supporting means for supporting a vehicle on its wheels , a vibration generator for vibrating the wheel supporting means , control means (control means) for controlling the frequency of operation of the vibration generator , data input means for receiving input when a vibration induced noise occurs on the vehicle , data storage means for storing a set of stored data representing frequencies at which known vibration induced noises occur , and comparator means coupled to the data input means and the data storage means for comparing the frequency at which the vibration induced noise occurs with a set of stored data to identify the source of the vibration induced noises . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5602835A Filed: 1994-11-16 Issued: 1997-02-11 OFDM synchronization demodulation circuit (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Corp Takashi Seki, Yasushi Sugita, Tatsuya Ishikawa |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (frequency division) . |
US5602835A CLAIM 1 . An OFDM synchronization demodulation circuit comprising : receiving means for receiving an orthogonal frequency division (frequency basis) multiplex (OFDM) modulated signal having an available symbol period and a guard period , the guard period of the received modulated signal being based on a part of the available symbol period ; orthogonal axes demodulation means for demodulating an in-phase axis detection signal and an orthogonal axis detection signal of the received OFDM modulated signal ; first delaying means for delaying the in-phase axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed in-phase axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the in-phase axis detection signal ; second delaying means for delaying the orthogonal axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed orthogonal axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the orthogonal axis detection signal ; correlation calculation means for calculating correlation coefficients based on correlations of at least one of the in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal both with an output of the first delaying means and with an output of the second delaying means , respectively ; guard timing detection means for generating a timing signal that is characteristic of the guard period and that is based on the correlation coefficients ; and OFDM signal demodulation means for demodulating the OFDM modulated signal by extracting only the available symbol period signal from the demodulated in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal based on the timing signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5602835A CLAIM 4 . An OFDM synchronization demodulation circuit comprising : receiving means for receiving an orthogonal frequency division multiplex (OFDM) modulated signal having an available symbol period and a guard period , the guard period of the received modulated signal being based on a part of the available symbol period ; orthogonal axes demodulation means for demodulating an in-phase axis detection signal and an orthogonal axis detection signal of the received OFDM modulated signal ; first delaying means for delaying the in-phase axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed in-phase axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the in-phase axis detection signal ; second delaying means for delaying the orthogonal axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed orthogonal axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the orthogonal axis detection signal ; correlation calculation means for calculating correlation coefficients based on correlations of at least one of the in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal both with an output of the first delaying means and with an output of the second delaying means , respectively ; OFDM signal demodulation means for demodulating the OFDM modulated signal by extracting only the available symbol period signal from the in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal ; frequency deviation detection means for detecting a frequency deviation of the orthogonal axes demodulating means based on the correlation coefficients calculated by the correlation calculation means ; and frequency control means (control means) for controlling a frequency of the orthogonal axes demodulating means based on the detected frequency deviation . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (frequency division) . |
US5602835A CLAIM 1 . An OFDM synchronization demodulation circuit comprising : receiving means for receiving an orthogonal frequency division (frequency basis) multiplex (OFDM) modulated signal having an available symbol period and a guard period , the guard period of the received modulated signal being based on a part of the available symbol period ; orthogonal axes demodulation means for demodulating an in-phase axis detection signal and an orthogonal axis detection signal of the received OFDM modulated signal ; first delaying means for delaying the in-phase axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed in-phase axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the in-phase axis detection signal ; second delaying means for delaying the orthogonal axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed orthogonal axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the orthogonal axis detection signal ; correlation calculation means for calculating correlation coefficients based on correlations of at least one of the in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal both with an output of the first delaying means and with an output of the second delaying means , respectively ; guard timing detection means for generating a timing signal that is characteristic of the guard period and that is based on the correlation coefficients ; and OFDM signal demodulation means for demodulating the OFDM modulated signal by extracting only the available symbol period signal from the demodulated in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal based on the timing signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5602835A CLAIM 4 . An OFDM synchronization demodulation circuit comprising : receiving means for receiving an orthogonal frequency division multiplex (OFDM) modulated signal having an available symbol period and a guard period , the guard period of the received modulated signal being based on a part of the available symbol period ; orthogonal axes demodulation means for demodulating an in-phase axis detection signal and an orthogonal axis detection signal of the received OFDM modulated signal ; first delaying means for delaying the in-phase axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed in-phase axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the in-phase axis detection signal ; second delaying means for delaying the orthogonal axis detection signal by the available symbol period such that a guard period of the delayed orthogonal axis detection signal coincides with a part of the available symbol period of the orthogonal axis detection signal ; correlation calculation means for calculating correlation coefficients based on correlations of at least one of the in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal both with an output of the first delaying means and with an output of the second delaying means , respectively ; OFDM signal demodulation means for demodulating the OFDM modulated signal by extracting only the available symbol period signal from the in-phase axis detection signal and the orthogonal axis detection signal ; frequency deviation detection means for detecting a frequency deviation of the orthogonal axes demodulating means based on the correlation coefficients calculated by the correlation calculation means ; and frequency control means (control means) for controlling a frequency of the orthogonal axes demodulating means based on the detected frequency deviation . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5491418A Filed: 1994-10-27 Issued: 1996-02-13 Automotive diagnostic communications interface (Original Assignee) Motors Liquidation Co (Current Assignee) Motors Liquidation Co Enrique J. Alfaro, Erwin Frank |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (connection terminals) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5491418A CLAIM 11 . The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the electrical element has upper and lower electrical connection terminals (data rate) , and wherein the connector adapter further comprises : electrical conductors for conducting electrical signals between the front and rear connector portions to provide for diagnostic communications between the diagnostic tool and the automotive vehicle electronic devices ; an upper conductor for conducting electrical signals between the rear connector portion and the upper connection terminal ; a lower conductor for conducting electrical signals between the rear connector portion and the lower connection terminal ; and wherein when the rear connector portion is mechanically attached to the diagnostic tool connector the measuring circuitry is electrically connected to the upper and low conductors for measurement of the electrical element value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (upper conductor) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5491418A CLAIM 11 . The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the electrical element has upper and lower electrical connection terminals , and wherein the connector adapter further comprises : electrical conductors for conducting electrical signals between the front and rear connector portions to provide for diagnostic communications between the diagnostic tool and the automotive vehicle electronic devices ; an upper conductor (corresponding one) for conducting electrical signals between the rear connector portion and the upper connection terminal ; a lower conductor for conducting electrical signals between the rear connector portion and the lower connection terminal ; and wherein when the rear connector portion is mechanically attached to the diagnostic tool connector the measuring circuitry is electrically connected to the upper and low conductors for measurement of the electrical element value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (connection terminals) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5491418A CLAIM 11 . The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the electrical element has upper and lower electrical connection terminals (data rate) , and wherein the connector adapter further comprises : electrical conductors for conducting electrical signals between the front and rear connector portions to provide for diagnostic communications between the diagnostic tool and the automotive vehicle electronic devices ; an upper conductor for conducting electrical signals between the rear connector portion and the upper connection terminal ; a lower conductor for conducting electrical signals between the rear connector portion and the lower connection terminal ; and wherein when the rear connector portion is mechanically attached to the diagnostic tool connector the measuring circuitry is electrically connected to the upper and low conductors for measurement of the electrical element value . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5500934A Filed: 1994-10-04 Issued: 1996-03-19 Display and control system for configuring and monitoring a complex system (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp Jon O. Austin, Jani G. Byrne, Carole A. Bohn, Arlindo Chiavegatto, Jr., Jeffrey L. Smith, Raymond L. Zeisz, Jr. |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5500934A CLAIM 1 . For use with a first networking component in a communications network having a plurality of networking components wherein data may be conveyed between said networking components in said communications network , said first networking component having a primary function of passing data to and from said communications network and having a configurable relationship with other networking components so that a communication link may exist between said first networking component and another networking component so that data may be conveyed over said communication link , and wherein said communication link may be starting between said first networking component and another networking component in that communication activity is initializing between said first networking component and said another networking component , a display and control system for monitoring and configuring said first networking component with respect to the communications activity with the remainder of said communications network , said display and control system comprising : a plurality of icons for selectively representing said first networking component and said other networking components ; a screen for displaying said plurality of icons , said screen having a matrix of display elements for producing a display image , said matrix comprising a plurality of columns and rows of said display elements ; a predefined array of areas on said screen defining a plurality of locations for said icons to be positioned , each icon having a predetermined location in said array , said predefined array of areas comprising a plurality of columns and rows , each column and row of said predefined array of areas comprising a plurality of columns and rows of said display elements ; control means (control means) for defining and establishing a relationship solely between said first networking component and said other networking components ; and means for indicating on said screen the status of relationships solely between said fast networking component and said other networking components comprising means for indicating that said communication link is starting . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (d line) of said virtual ports . |
US5500934A CLAIM 1 . For use with a first networking component in a communications network having a plurality of networking components wherein data may be conveyed between said networking components in said communications network , said first networking component having a primary function of passing data to and from said communications network and having a configurable relationship with other networking components so that a communication link may exist between said first networking component and another networking component so that data may be conveyed over said communication link , and wherein said communication link may be starting between said first networking component and another networking component in that communication activity is initializing between said first networking component and said another networking component , a display and control system for monitoring and configuring said first networking component with respect to the communications activity with the remainder of said communications network , said display and control system comprising : a plurality of icons for selectively representing said first networking component and said other networking components ; a screen for displaying said plurality of icons , said screen having a matrix of display elements for producing a display image , said matrix comprising a plurality of columns and rows of said display elements ; a predefined array of areas on said screen defining a plurality of locations for said icons to be positioned , each icon having a predetermined location in said array , said predefined array of areas comprising a plurality of columns and rows , each column and row of said predefined array of areas comprising a plurality of columns and rows of said display elements ; control means (control means) for defining and establishing a relationship solely between said first networking component and said other networking components ; and means for indicating on said screen the status of relationships solely between said fast networking component and said other networking components comprising means for indicating that said communication link is starting . US5500934A CLAIM 3 . The display and control system defined in claim 2 wherein said indicating means further comprising a solid line (respective one) for indicating that said communication link is automatically established and a broken line for indicating that said communication link is manually established . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations (predetermined location) so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5500934A CLAIM 1 . For use with a first networking component in a communications network having a plurality of networking components wherein data may be conveyed between said networking components in said communications network , said first networking component having a primary function of passing data to and from said communications network and having a configurable relationship with other networking components so that a communication link may exist between said first networking component and another networking component so that data may be conveyed over said communication link , and wherein said communication link may be starting between said first networking component and another networking component in that communication activity is initializing between said first networking component and said another networking component , a display and control system for monitoring and configuring said first networking component with respect to the communications activity with the remainder of said communications network , said display and control system comprising : a plurality of icons for selectively representing said first networking component and said other networking components ; a screen for displaying said plurality of icons , said screen having a matrix of display elements for producing a display image , said matrix comprising a plurality of columns and rows of said display elements ; a predefined array of areas on said screen defining a plurality of locations for said icons to be positioned , each icon having a predetermined location (three locations) in said array , said predefined array of areas comprising a plurality of columns and rows , each column and row of said predefined array of areas comprising a plurality of columns and rows of said display elements ; control means for defining and establishing a relationship solely between said first networking component and said other networking components ; and means for indicating on said screen the status of relationships solely between said fast networking component and said other networking components comprising means for indicating that said communication link is starting . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5617514A Filed: 1994-07-13 Issued: 1997-04-01 Generalized configurator using multiple interacting packers and declaratively defined constraint expressions (Original Assignee) Unisys Corp (Current Assignee) Unisys Corp Nigel I. Dolby, Timothy E. Nagle, Thomas R. Goessling |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5617514A CLAIM 23 . The non-rule-based , computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein said representing step comprises the steps of : (a) supplying a definition of a current component from component definitions ; (b) creating an item node in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph for said current component ; (c) loading said item node with information describing the requirements and constraints on connecting said current component to other components in a second bi-partite graph ; (d) creating one or more resource nodes representing resources implied by the use of said current component , if said resource nodes have not previously been created ; (e) connecting said item node with said resource nodes and any pre-existing item nodes supplying resources consumed by said item node ; and (f) repeating step (data processing means) s (a) through (e) for all components defined by the configurator developer . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (repeating step) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5617514A CLAIM 23 . The non-rule-based , computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein said representing step comprises the steps of : (a) supplying a definition of a current component from component definitions ; (b) creating an item node in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph for said current component ; (c) loading said item node with information describing the requirements and constraints on connecting said current component to other components in a second bi-partite graph ; (d) creating one or more resource nodes representing resources implied by the use of said current component , if said resource nodes have not previously been created ; (e) connecting said item node with said resource nodes and any pre-existing item nodes supplying resources consumed by said item node ; and (f) repeating step (data processing means) s (a) through (e) for all components defined by the configurator developer . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5617514A CLAIM 22 . A non-rule-based , computer-implemented method for generating a configuration of connected components by using multiple interacting packing processing modules , wherein each component can be described by a component definition , comprising the steps of : (a) declaratively defining components to be configured ; (b) representing the component definitions and the resources implied by their use as nodes in a first bi-partite , spreading activation graph , wherein an arc of said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph connects a first selected node representing one (vibration data) of said component definitions to at least one second selected node representing said resources ; (c) assigning a packing processing module to a selected node in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph ; (d) accepting a request to connect a selected component from a configurator user ; (e) selecting a set of packing processing modules according to the configurator user' ; s request ; (f) identifying a most important action to implement said request according to each one of said set of selected packing processing modules ; (g) assigning numerical weights to said most important action for each selected packing processing module representing how desirable and how constrained said most important action is ; (h) comparing said numerical weights assigned by said selected packing processing modules to select one of said selected packing processing module to tentatively perform said most important action by creating and connecting an instance of said selected component and said resources defined in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph as nodes in a second bi-partite graph ; (i) determining whether the configuration represented by said second bi-partite graph is valid according to each packing processing module ; (j) making the changes in said second bi-partite graph occurring as a result of the implementation of said most important action permanent if each one of said set of selected packing processing modules approves of said most important action implementation ; and (k) reporting the configuration represented by said second bi-partite graph which resulted from said requests to the configurator user . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5617514A CLAIM 23 . The non-rule-based , computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein said representing step comprises the steps of : (a) supplying a definition of a current component from component definitions ; (b) creating an item node in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph for said current component ; (c) loading said item node with information describing the requirements and constraints on connecting said current component to other components in a second bi-partite graph ; (d) creating one or more resource nodes representing resources implied by the use of said current component , if said resource nodes have not previously been created ; (e) connecting said item node with said resource nodes and any pre-existing item nodes supplying resources consumed by said item node ; and (f) repeating step (data processing means) s (a) through (e) for all components defined by the configurator developer . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (representing one) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5617514A CLAIM 22 . A non-rule-based , computer-implemented method for generating a configuration of connected components by using multiple interacting packing processing modules , wherein each component can be described by a component definition , comprising the steps of : (a) declaratively defining components to be configured ; (b) representing the component definitions and the resources implied by their use as nodes in a first bi-partite , spreading activation graph , wherein an arc of said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph connects a first selected node representing one (vibration data) of said component definitions to at least one second selected node representing said resources ; (c) assigning a packing processing module to a selected node in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph ; (d) accepting a request to connect a selected component from a configurator user ; (e) selecting a set of packing processing modules according to the configurator user' ; s request ; (f) identifying a most important action to implement said request according to each one of said set of selected packing processing modules ; (g) assigning numerical weights to said most important action for each selected packing processing module representing how desirable and how constrained said most important action is ; (h) comparing said numerical weights assigned by said selected packing processing modules to select one of said selected packing processing module to tentatively perform said most important action by creating and connecting an instance of said selected component and said resources defined in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph as nodes in a second bi-partite graph ; (i) determining whether the configuration represented by said second bi-partite graph is valid according to each packing processing module ; (j) making the changes in said second bi-partite graph occurring as a result of the implementation of said most important action permanent if each one of said set of selected packing processing modules approves of said most important action implementation ; and (k) reporting the configuration represented by said second bi-partite graph which resulted from said requests to the configurator user . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5617514A CLAIM 22 . A non-rule-based , computer-implemented method for generating a configuration of connected components by using multiple interacting packing processing modules , wherein each component can be described by a component definition , comprising the steps of : (a) declaratively defining components to be configured ; (b) representing the component definitions and the resources implied by their use as nodes in a first bi-partite , spreading activation graph , wherein an arc of said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph connects a first selected node representing one (vibration data) of said component definitions to at least one second selected node representing said resources ; (c) assigning a packing processing module to a selected node in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph ; (d) accepting a request to connect a selected component from a configurator user ; (e) selecting a set of packing processing modules according to the configurator user' ; s request ; (f) identifying a most important action to implement said request according to each one of said set of selected packing processing modules ; (g) assigning numerical weights to said most important action for each selected packing processing module representing how desirable and how constrained said most important action is ; (h) comparing said numerical weights assigned by said selected packing processing modules to select one of said selected packing processing module to tentatively perform said most important action by creating and connecting an instance of said selected component and said resources defined in said first bi-partite , spreading activation graph as nodes in a second bi-partite graph ; (i) determining whether the configuration represented by said second bi-partite graph is valid according to each packing processing module ; (j) making the changes in said second bi-partite graph occurring as a result of the implementation of said most important action permanent if each one of said set of selected packing processing modules approves of said most important action implementation ; and (k) reporting the configuration represented by said second bi-partite graph which resulted from said requests to the configurator user . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5504403A Filed: 1994-05-20 Issued: 1996-04-02 Method and apparatus for controlling an electric assist steering system using an adaptive blending torque filter (Original Assignee) TRW Inc (Current Assignee) Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp Kevin M. McLaughlin |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (adaptive filter) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5504403A CLAIM 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said control means further includes adaptive filter (wireless transmission) means for filtering said blended filtered torque signal so as to maintain system stability at all vehicle speeds . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission (adaptive filter) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5504403A CLAIM 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said control means further includes adaptive filter (wireless transmission) means for filtering said blended filtered torque signal so as to maintain system stability at all vehicle speeds . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (adaptive filter) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5504403A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for controlling a steering assist system , said steering assist system providing assist in response to a steering control signal , said apparatus comprising : torque sensing means operatively connected to a vehicle hand wheel for providing a torque signal indicative of applied steering torque ; blending filter means connected to said torque sensing means for providing a blended filtered torque signal having a first functional characteristic at torque frequencies less than a blending frequency and a second functional characteristic at torque frequencies greater than said blending frequency ; steering assist means for providing steering assist in response to a control signal ; and control means (control means) operatively connected to said blending filter means for providing said control signal to said steering assist means in response to said blended filtered torque signal , said blending filtering means filtering said torque signal so as to maintain a selectable system bandwidth during system operation . US5504403A CLAIM 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said control means further includes adaptive filter (wireless transmission) means for filtering said blended filtered torque signal so as to maintain system stability at all vehicle speeds . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5504403A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for controlling a steering assist system , said steering assist system providing assist in response to a steering control signal , said apparatus (processing function) comprising : torque sensing means operatively connected to a vehicle hand wheel for providing a torque signal indicative of applied steering torque ; blending filter means connected to said torque sensing means for providing a blended filtered torque signal having a first functional characteristic at torque frequencies less than a blending frequency and a second functional characteristic at torque frequencies greater than said blending frequency ; steering assist means for providing steering assist in response to a control signal ; and control means (control means) operatively connected to said blending filter means for providing said control signal to said steering assist means in response to said blended filtered torque signal , said blending filtering means filtering said torque signal so as to maintain a selectable system bandwidth during system operation . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5579013A Filed: 1994-05-05 Issued: 1996-11-26 Mobile tracking unit capable of detecting defective conditions in railway vehicle wheels and railtracks (Original Assignee) General Electric Co (Current Assignee) Asset Intelligence LLC John E. Hershey, II Kenneth B. Welles |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (transmitted data) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5579013A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said predetermined data comprises unprocessed data so that the transmitted data (wireless transmission) can be processed at the remote location . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission (transmitted data) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5579013A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said predetermined data comprises unprocessed data so that the transmitted data (wireless transmission) can be processed at the remote location . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (detected defect) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5579013A CLAIM 3 . The mobile tracking unit of claim 2 wherein said motion sensor comprises at least one sensor selected from the group of sensors consisting of accelerometers , vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s and shock sensors . US5579013A CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 10 wherein the detected defect (sense machine vibration) ive condition associated with the set of railway vehicle wheels comprises a " ; flat wheel" ; condition . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5579013A CLAIM 3 . The mobile tracking unit of claim 2 wherein said motion sensor comprises at least one sensor selected from the group of sensors consisting of accelerometers , vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s and shock sensors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (transmitted data) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (vehicle location) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5579013A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said predetermined data comprises unprocessed data so that the transmitted data (wireless transmission) can be processed at the remote location . US5579013A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 10 wherein the step of generating data for substantially determining the location of the defective railtrack portion as the railway vehicle travels over a known route , comprises : counting the number of wheel revolutions upon detection of the defective railtrack portion ; and measuring distance traveled over the known route , based upon the wheel revolution count , from a current railway vehicle location (control means) , thereby substantially determining the location of the defective railtrack portion over the known route at least with respect to the current location of said railway vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (vehicle location) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5579013A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 10 wherein the step of generating data for substantially determining the location of the defective railtrack portion as the railway vehicle travels over a known route , comprises : counting the number of wheel revolutions upon detection of the defective railtrack portion ; and measuring distance traveled over the known route , based upon the wheel revolution count , from a current railway vehicle location (control means) , thereby substantially determining the location of the defective railtrack portion over the known route at least with respect to the current location of said railway vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (detected defect) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5579013A CLAIM 3 . The mobile tracking unit of claim 2 wherein said motion sensor comprises at least one sensor selected from the group of sensors consisting of accelerometers , vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s and shock sensors . US5579013A CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 10 wherein the detected defect (sense machine vibration) ive condition associated with the set of railway vehicle wheels comprises a " ; flat wheel" ; condition . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5579013A CLAIM 3 . The mobile tracking unit of claim 2 wherein said motion sensor comprises at least one sensor selected from the group of sensors consisting of accelerometers , vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s and shock sensors . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | JPH07283806A Filed: 1994-04-13 Issued: 1995-10-27 直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方式 (Original Assignee) Nippon Hoso Kyokai <Nhk>; 日本放送協会 Toru Kuroda, Shigeki Moriyama, Shunji Nakahara, Masanori Saito, Makoto Sasaki, Masayuki Takada, Kenichi Tsuchida, Tsukasa Yamada, 俊二 中原, 誠 佐々木, 健一 土田, 宰 山田, 正典 斉藤, 繁樹 森山, 政幸 高田, 徹 黒田 |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (サンプリング) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (サンプリング) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】 前記各ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のサンプリング (data sensors, data rate) クロック位相、フレームクロック位相、搬送波位相の少 なくとも１つをロックさせる、 ことを特徴とする請求項１、２、３、４、５、６のいず れかに記載の直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (サンプリング) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】 前記各ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のサンプリング (data sensors, data rate) クロック位相、フレームクロック位相、搬送波位相の少 なくとも１つをロックさせる、 ことを特徴とする請求項１、２、３、４、５、６のいず れかに記載の直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (信号伝送) and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】 ある伝送周波数帯域を用いて、複数の直 交周波数分割多重（ＯＦＤＭ）変調信号を送る場合に、 ある１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、前記伝 送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波 数帯域を割り当て、これを第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号とし、 別の１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、周波数 ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波数帯域に隣接した形で、 前記伝送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 2 から周波数ｆ 3 まで の周波数帯域を割り当て、これを第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号 とするとともに、 これら第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号の伝送パラメータのうち、各搬送波の周波数間隔Δ ｆ、有効シンボル長ｔ s 、ガードインターバル長ｔ G を 各々、等しい値にし、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する 各搬送波の中で最も高い搬送波の周波数を最大搬送波周 波数ｆ a とし、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する複数の 搬送波の中で最も低い搬送波の周波数を最小搬送波周波 数ｆ b とし、これら最大、最小搬送波周波数ｆ a 、ｆ b の差ｆ b −ｆ a の値を前記周波数間隔Δｆの整数倍と し、 送信側において、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロ ック位相と、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック 位相とを互いにロックさせ、 さらに第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号のサービスエリア内において、受信側における第１Ｏ ＦＤＭ変調信号と第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号との間に生じる 相互干渉による混信妨害を最小にするように、第１ＯＦ ＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック位相と第２ＯＦＤＭ変 調信号のシンボルクロック位相との位相差を設定する、 ことを特徴とする直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送 (servicing sensors) 方 式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (周波数帯) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】 ある伝送周波数帯 (sense machine vibration, vibration data, data packets) 域を用いて、複数の直 交周波数分割多重（ＯＦＤＭ）変調信号を送る場合に、 ある１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、前記伝 送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波 数帯域を割り当て、これを第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号とし、 別の１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、周波数 ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波数帯域に隣接した形で、 前記伝送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 2 から周波数ｆ 3 まで の周波数帯域を割り当て、これを第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号 とするとともに、 これら第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号の伝送パラメータのうち、各搬送波の周波数間隔Δ ｆ、有効シンボル長ｔ s 、ガードインターバル長ｔ G を 各々、等しい値にし、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する 各搬送波の中で最も高い搬送波の周波数を最大搬送波周 波数ｆ a とし、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する複数の 搬送波の中で最も低い搬送波の周波数を最小搬送波周波 数ｆ b とし、これら最大、最小搬送波周波数ｆ a 、ｆ b の差ｆ b −ｆ a の値を前記周波数間隔Δｆの整数倍と し、 送信側において、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロ ック位相と、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック 位相とを互いにロックさせ、 さらに第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号のサービスエリア内において、受信側における第１Ｏ ＦＤＭ変調信号と第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号との間に生じる 相互干渉による混信妨害を最小にするように、第１ＯＦ ＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック位相と第２ＯＦＤＭ変 調信号のシンボルクロック位相との位相差を設定する、 ことを特徴とする直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方 式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (周波数帯) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】 ある伝送周波数帯 (sense machine vibration, vibration data, data packets) 域を用いて、複数の直 交周波数分割多重（ＯＦＤＭ）変調信号を送る場合に、 ある１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、前記伝 送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波 数帯域を割り当て、これを第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号とし、 別の１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、周波数 ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波数帯域に隣接した形で、 前記伝送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 2 から周波数ｆ 3 まで の周波数帯域を割り当て、これを第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号 とするとともに、 これら第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号の伝送パラメータのうち、各搬送波の周波数間隔Δ ｆ、有効シンボル長ｔ s 、ガードインターバル長ｔ G を 各々、等しい値にし、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する 各搬送波の中で最も高い搬送波の周波数を最大搬送波周 波数ｆ a とし、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する複数の 搬送波の中で最も低い搬送波の周波数を最小搬送波周波 数ｆ b とし、これら最大、最小搬送波周波数ｆ a 、ｆ b の差ｆ b −ｆ a の値を前記周波数間隔Δｆの整数倍と し、 送信側において、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロ ック位相と、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック 位相とを互いにロックさせ、 さらに第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号のサービスエリア内において、受信側における第１Ｏ ＦＤＭ変調信号と第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号との間に生じる 相互干渉による混信妨害を最小にするように、第１ＯＦ ＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック位相と第２ＯＦＤＭ変 調信号のシンボルクロック位相との位相差を設定する、 ことを特徴とする直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方 式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (サンプリング) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (サンプリング) requirements from said local sensors . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】 前記各ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のサンプリング (data sensors, data rate) クロック位相、フレームクロック位相、搬送波位相の少 なくとも１つをロックさせる、 ことを特徴とする請求項１、２、３、４、５、６のいず れかに記載の直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (周波数帯) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】 ある伝送周波数帯 (sense machine vibration, vibration data, data packets) 域を用いて、複数の直 交周波数分割多重（ＯＦＤＭ）変調信号を送る場合に、 ある１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、前記伝 送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波 数帯域を割り当て、これを第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号とし、 別の１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、周波数 ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波数帯域に隣接した形で、 前記伝送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 2 から周波数ｆ 3 まで の周波数帯域を割り当て、これを第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号 とするとともに、 これら第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号の伝送パラメータのうち、各搬送波の周波数間隔Δ ｆ、有効シンボル長ｔ s 、ガードインターバル長ｔ G を 各々、等しい値にし、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する 各搬送波の中で最も高い搬送波の周波数を最大搬送波周 波数ｆ a とし、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する複数の 搬送波の中で最も低い搬送波の周波数を最小搬送波周波 数ｆ b とし、これら最大、最小搬送波周波数ｆ a 、ｆ b の差ｆ b −ｆ a の値を前記周波数間隔Δｆの整数倍と し、 送信側において、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロ ック位相と、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック 位相とを互いにロックさせ、 さらに第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号のサービスエリア内において、受信側における第１Ｏ ＦＤＭ変調信号と第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号との間に生じる 相互干渉による混信妨害を最小にするように、第１ＯＦ ＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック位相と第２ＯＦＤＭ変 調信号のシンボルクロック位相との位相差を設定する、 ことを特徴とする直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方 式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (周波数帯) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (周波数帯) from said vibration sensing means . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】 ある伝送周波数帯 (sense machine vibration, vibration data, data packets) 域を用いて、複数の直 交周波数分割多重（ＯＦＤＭ）変調信号を送る場合に、 ある１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、前記伝 送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波 数帯域を割り当て、これを第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号とし、 別の１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、周波数 ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波数帯域に隣接した形で、 前記伝送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 2 から周波数ｆ 3 まで の周波数帯域を割り当て、これを第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号 とするとともに、 これら第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号の伝送パラメータのうち、各搬送波の周波数間隔Δ ｆ、有効シンボル長ｔ s 、ガードインターバル長ｔ G を 各々、等しい値にし、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する 各搬送波の中で最も高い搬送波の周波数を最大搬送波周 波数ｆ a とし、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する複数の 搬送波の中で最も低い搬送波の周波数を最小搬送波周波 数ｆ b とし、これら最大、最小搬送波周波数ｆ a 、ｆ b の差ｆ b −ｆ a の値を前記周波数間隔Δｆの整数倍と し、 送信側において、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロ ック位相と、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック 位相とを互いにロックさせ、 さらに第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号のサービスエリア内において、受信側における第１Ｏ ＦＤＭ変調信号と第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号との間に生じる 相互干渉による混信妨害を最小にするように、第１ＯＦ ＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック位相と第２ＯＦＤＭ変 調信号のシンボルクロック位相との位相差を設定する、 ことを特徴とする直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方 式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (サンプリング) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (周波数帯) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】 ある伝送周波数帯 (sense machine vibration, vibration data, data packets) 域を用いて、複数の直 交周波数分割多重（ＯＦＤＭ）変調信号を送る場合に、 ある１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、前記伝 送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波 数帯域を割り当て、これを第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号とし、 別の１個のＯＦＤＭ変調信号の伝送帯域として、周波数 ｆ 1 から周波数ｆ 2 までの周波数帯域に隣接した形で、 前記伝送周波数帯域内の周波数ｆ 2 から周波数ｆ 3 まで の周波数帯域を割り当て、これを第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号 とするとともに、 これら第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号の伝送パラメータのうち、各搬送波の周波数間隔Δ ｆ、有効シンボル長ｔ s 、ガードインターバル長ｔ G を 各々、等しい値にし、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する 各搬送波の中で最も高い搬送波の周波数を最大搬送波周 波数ｆ a とし、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号を構成する複数の 搬送波の中で最も低い搬送波の周波数を最小搬送波周波 数ｆ b とし、これら最大、最小搬送波周波数ｆ a 、ｆ b の差ｆ b −ｆ a の値を前記周波数間隔Δｆの整数倍と し、 送信側において、第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロ ック位相と、第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック 位相とを互いにロックさせ、 さらに第１ＯＦＤＭ変調信号および第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信 号のサービスエリア内において、受信側における第１Ｏ ＦＤＭ変調信号と第２ＯＦＤＭ変調信号との間に生じる 相互干渉による混信妨害を最小にするように、第１ＯＦ ＤＭ変調信号のシンボルクロック位相と第２ＯＦＤＭ変 調信号のシンボルクロック位相との位相差を設定する、 ことを特徴とする直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方 式。 JPH07283806A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】 前記各ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のサンプリング (data sensors, data rate) クロック位相、フレームクロック位相、搬送波位相の少 なくとも１つをロックさせる、 ことを特徴とする請求項１、２、３、４、５、６のいず れかに記載の直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方式。 |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (サンプリング) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
JPH07283806A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】 前記各ＯＦＤＭ変調信号のサンプリング (data sensors, data rate) クロック位相、フレームクロック位相、搬送波位相の少 なくとも１つをロックさせる、 ことを特徴とする請求項１、２、３、４、５、６のいず れかに記載の直交周波数分割多重変調信号伝送方式。 |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5483049A Filed: 1994-02-07 Issued: 1996-01-09 Coupon exchanging and check writing system (Original Assignee) In Store Media Systems Inc (Current Assignee) FPX LLC ; Firepond Inc ; Bank of New York Mellon Corp Everett E. Schulze, Jr. |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5483049A CLAIM 1 . A method related to coupons , comprising : providing at least a first conventional coupon that includes product information related to a first product ; inputting said first conventional coupon to an apparatus used in outputting at least one exchange coupon ; controlling whether an exchange coupon should be outputted by said apparatus using said input (control means) ted first conventional coupon ; outputting by said apparatus at least a first exchange coupon that includes product information related to a second product , different from said first product , said apparatus being responsive to receiving said first conventional coupon wherein outputting of said first exchange coupon depends upon at least receipt of said first conventional coupon ; purchasing said second product ; ascertaining that said second product was purchased ; redeeming , after said outputting step , said first exchange coupon and not redeeming said first conventional coupon based on said step of purchasing said second product . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5483049A CLAIM 1 . A method related to coupons , comprising : providing at least a first conventional coupon that includes product information related to a first product ; inputting said first conventional coupon to an apparatus used in outputting at least one exchange coupon ; controlling whether an exchange coupon should be outputted by said apparatus (processing function) using said input (control means) ted first conventional coupon ; outputting by said apparatus at least a first exchange coupon that includes product information related to a second product , different from said first product , said apparatus being responsive to receiving said first conventional coupon wherein outputting of said first exchange coupon depends upon at least receipt of said first conventional coupon ; purchasing said second product ; ascertaining that said second product was purchased ; redeeming , after said outputting step , said first exchange coupon and not redeeming said first conventional coupon based on said step of purchasing said second product . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5467272A Filed: 1994-01-21 Issued: 1995-11-14 Integrated wiring system (Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd (Current Assignee) Hitachi Ltd Tatsuya Yoshida, Shigeru Oho |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors (lowest speed) to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5467272A CLAIM 9 . Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each of a first group of said sensor (analogue format) s which communicates at said third speed has a communications IC , and each of said terminal control units associated with said first group of sensors has a computing unit which has a communications interface unit which communicates at said third speed . US5467272A CLAIM 15 . Method according to claim 14 wherein at least a first class of vehicle systems requires communication at a highest speed , a second class of vehicle systems requires communication at an intermediate speed and a third class of vehicle systems requires communication of at a slowest speed (local data sensors) , and wherein said predetermined pattern provides for communication according to the following sequence : highest speed intermediate speed highest speed slowest speed highest speed intermediate speed highest speed pause , which sequence is then repeated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (lowest speed) , and interleaving said data packet (interface units) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5467272A CLAIM 1 . Integrated communications apparatus for a vehicle control system having a computational processor for receiving and processing signals indicative of operational status of a plurality of vehicle systems and for controlling said vehicle systems , said apparatus comprising : a plurality of terminal control units for operating said vehicle systems ; a central control unit having an input-output subprocessor for transferring electronic signals between said computational processor and said terminal control units ; said input-output subprocessor having a plurality of communications interface units (data packet) for communicating with said terminal control units according to a plurality of communications protocols , each of said communications interface units having a different communications protocol for communicating with particular vehicle systems at a speed which is different from that of others of said communications interface units ; and means for alternating operation of said communications interface units according to a predetermined pattern . US5467272A CLAIM 15 . Method according to claim 14 wherein at least a first class of vehicle systems requires communication at a highest speed , a second class of vehicle systems requires communication at an intermediate speed and a third class of vehicle systems requires communication of at a slowest speed (local data sensors) , and wherein said predetermined pattern provides for communication according to the following sequence : highest speed intermediate speed highest speed slowest speed highest speed intermediate speed highest speed pause , which sequence is then repeated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (operational status) and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5467272A CLAIM 1 . Integrated communications apparatus for a vehicle control system having a computational processor for receiving and processing signals indicative of operational status (servicing sensors) of a plurality of vehicle systems and for controlling said vehicle systems , said apparatus comprising : a plurality of terminal control units for operating said vehicle systems ; a central control unit having an input-output subprocessor for transferring electronic signals between said computational processor and said terminal control units ; said input-output subprocessor having a plurality of communications interface units for communicating with said terminal control units according to a plurality of communications protocols , each of said communications interface units having a different communications protocol for communicating with particular vehicle systems at a speed which is different from that of others of said communications interface units ; and means for alternating operation of said communications interface units according to a predetermined pattern . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (lowest speed) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5467272A CLAIM 1 . Integrated communications apparatus for a vehicle control system having a computational processor for receiving and processing signals indicative of operational status of a plurality of vehicle systems and for controlling said vehicle systems , said apparatus comprising : a plurality of terminal control units for operating said vehicle systems ; a central control unit having an input-output subprocessor for transferring electronic signals between said computational processor and said terminal control units ; said input (control means) -output subprocessor having a plurality of communications interface units for communicating with said terminal control units according to a plurality of communications protocols , each of said communications interface units having a different communications protocol for communicating with particular vehicle systems at a speed which is different from that of others of said communications interface units ; and means for alternating operation of said communications interface units according to a predetermined pattern . US5467272A CLAIM 9 . Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each of a first group of said sensor (analogue format) s which communicates at said third speed has a communications IC , and each of said terminal control units associated with said first group of sensors has a computing unit which has a communications interface unit which communicates at said third speed . US5467272A CLAIM 15 . Method according to claim 14 wherein at least a first class of vehicle systems requires communication at a highest speed , a second class of vehicle systems requires communication at an intermediate speed and a third class of vehicle systems requires communication of at a slowest speed (local data sensors) , and wherein said predetermined pattern provides for communication according to the following sequence : highest speed intermediate speed highest speed slowest speed highest speed intermediate speed highest speed pause , which sequence is then repeated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5467272A CLAIM 1 . Integrated communications apparatus for a vehicle control system having a computational processor for receiving and processing signals indicative of operational status of a plurality of vehicle systems and for controlling said vehicle systems , said apparatus (processing function) comprising : a plurality of terminal control units for operating said vehicle systems ; a central control unit having an input-output subprocessor for transferring electronic signals between said computational processor and said terminal control units ; said input (control means) -output subprocessor having a plurality of communications interface units for communicating with said terminal control units according to a plurality of communications protocols , each of said communications interface units having a different communications protocol for communicating with particular vehicle systems at a speed which is different from that of others of said communications interface units ; and means for alternating operation of said communications interface units according to a predetermined pattern . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (lowest speed) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5467272A CLAIM 15 . Method according to claim 14 wherein at least a first class of vehicle systems requires communication at a highest speed , a second class of vehicle systems requires communication at an intermediate speed and a third class of vehicle systems requires communication of at a slowest speed (local data sensors) , and wherein said predetermined pattern provides for communication according to the following sequence : highest speed intermediate speed highest speed slowest speed highest speed intermediate speed highest speed pause , which sequence is then repeated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (lowest speed) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5467272A CLAIM 15 . Method according to claim 14 wherein at least a first class of vehicle systems requires communication at a highest speed , a second class of vehicle systems requires communication at an intermediate speed and a third class of vehicle systems requires communication of at a slowest speed (local data sensors) , and wherein said predetermined pattern provides for communication according to the following sequence : highest speed intermediate speed highest speed slowest speed highest speed intermediate speed highest speed pause , which sequence is then repeated . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5434783A Filed: 1994-01-03 Issued: 1995-07-18 Active control system (Original Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chinmoy Pal, Ichiro Hagiwara |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (second vibration, first vibration) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors (time Δt) differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5434783A CLAIM 7 . An active control system as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the control neural net receives past data of its output signals (Oc1 , Oc2) , first and second signals (m , Y) of said microphone and piezoelectric actuator and outputs the control signals (Oc1 , Oc2) at the present time (t) and said identification neural net receives past data of its output signal (Of) and , first and second signals (m , Y) , and predicts and outputs the signal (Of) of a predicted value at time (t+Δt) after an interval of time Δt (local sensors) from the present detecting time (t) . US5434783A CLAIM 22 . An active control system comprising : a) a vibration control unit which is so constructed as to provide control forces for suspension units of an automotive vehicle to reduce vibrations ; b) vibration state detecting means for detecting vibration states for the Suspension units of the vehicle and for producing signals indicative of the vibration states ; and c) a control unit using a neural net which is so constructed as to receive the vibration state indicative signals and to compare control predicted values based on the vibration state indicative signals with control target values to correct at least one parameter of the neural net , wherein said vibration state detecting means includes : a) front tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a front tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; b) rear tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a rear tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; c) front tire wheel vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the front tire wheels ; d) rear tire wheel vibration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the rear tire wheels ; e) front tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the front tire wheel side ; and f) rear tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the rear tire wheel side and wherein said vibration control unit includes a first vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a first control force P F between the front tire wheels and vehicle body at the front tire wheel sides in response to the output signal from said control unit and a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a second control force P . sub . R between the rear tire wheels and the vehicle body at the rear tire wheel side . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (sound signal) . |
US5434783A CLAIM 5 . An active control system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said noise and/or vibration state detecting means comprises a microphone located on a first predetermined position of a vehicular compartment of the automotive vehicle and outputs a first signal (m) indicative of the detected sound vibration state and a piezoelectric element sensor located on a second predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which a vehicle body panel is attached and outputs a second signal (Y) indicative of the detected noise and/or vibration state and wherein said actuator comprises a loud speaker located on a third predetermined position of the vehicular compartment and outputs a control sound in response to the control sound signal (frequency basis) (Oc1) from said control unit , said control sound being interfered with the noises in the vehicular compartment and a piezoelectric actuator located on a fourth predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which the vehicular body panel is attached and outputs a control vibrating force in response to the control signal (Oc2) from said control unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors (time Δt) comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5434783A CLAIM 7 . An active control system as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the control neural net receives past data of its output signals (Oc1 , Oc2) , first and second signals (m , Y) of said microphone and piezoelectric actuator and outputs the control signals (Oc1 , Oc2) at the present time (t) and said identification neural net receives past data of its output signal (Of) and , first and second signals (m , Y) , and predicts and outputs the signal (Of) of a predicted value at time (t+Δt) after an interval of time Δt (local sensors) from the present detecting time (t) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one of said local sensors (time Δt) ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US5434783A CLAIM 7 . An active control system as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the control neural net receives past data of its output signals (Oc1 , Oc2) , first and second signals (m , Y) of said microphone and piezoelectric actuator and outputs the control signals (Oc1 , Oc2) at the present time (t) and said identification neural net receives past data of its output signal (Of) and , first and second signals (m , Y) , and predicts and outputs the signal (Of) of a predicted value at time (t+Δt) after an interval of time Δt (local sensors) from the present detecting time (t) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors (time Δt) comprising vibration sensor (piezoelectric actuator) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5434783A CLAIM 5 . An active control system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said noise and/or vibration state detecting means comprises a microphone located on a first predetermined position of a vehicular compartment of the automotive vehicle and outputs a first signal (m) indicative of the detected sound vibration state and a piezoelectric element sensor located on a second predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which a vehicle body panel is attached and outputs a second signal (Y) indicative of the detected noise and/or vibration state and wherein said actuator comprises a loud speaker located on a third predetermined position of the vehicular compartment and outputs a control sound in response to the control sound signal (Oc1) from said control unit , said control sound being interfered with the noises in the vehicular compartment and a piezoelectric actuator (vibration sensor) located on a fourth predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which the vehicular body panel is attached and outputs a control vibrating force in response to the control signal (Oc2) from said control unit . US5434783A CLAIM 7 . An active control system as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the control neural net receives past data of its output signals (Oc1 , Oc2) , first and second signals (m , Y) of said microphone and piezoelectric actuator and outputs the control signals (Oc1 , Oc2) at the present time (t) and said identification neural net receives past data of its output signal (Of) and , first and second signals (m , Y) , and predicts and outputs the signal (Of) of a predicted value at time (t+Δt) after an interval of time Δt (local sensors) from the present detecting time (t) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (piezoelectric actuator) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (second vibration, first vibration) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5434783A CLAIM 5 . An active control system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said noise and/or vibration state detecting means comprises a microphone located on a first predetermined position of a vehicular compartment of the automotive vehicle and outputs a first signal (m) indicative of the detected sound vibration state and a piezoelectric element sensor located on a second predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which a vehicle body panel is attached and outputs a second signal (Y) indicative of the detected noise and/or vibration state and wherein said actuator comprises a loud speaker located on a third predetermined position of the vehicular compartment and outputs a control sound in response to the control sound signal (Oc1) from said control unit , said control sound being interfered with the noises in the vehicular compartment and a piezoelectric actuator (vibration sensor) located on a fourth predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which the vehicular body panel is attached and outputs a control vibrating force in response to the control signal (Oc2) from said control unit . US5434783A CLAIM 22 . An active control system comprising : a) a vibration control unit which is so constructed as to provide control forces for suspension units of an automotive vehicle to reduce vibrations ; b) vibration state detecting means for detecting vibration states for the Suspension units of the vehicle and for producing signals indicative of the vibration states ; and c) a control unit using a neural net which is so constructed as to receive the vibration state indicative signals and to compare control predicted values based on the vibration state indicative signals with control target values to correct at least one parameter of the neural net , wherein said vibration state detecting means includes : a) front tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a front tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; b) rear tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a rear tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; c) front tire wheel vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the front tire wheels ; d) rear tire wheel vibration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the rear tire wheels ; e) front tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the front tire wheel side ; and f) rear tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the rear tire wheel side and wherein said vibration control unit includes a first vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a first control force P F between the front tire wheels and vehicle body at the front tire wheel sides in response to the output signal from said control unit and a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a second control force P . sub . R between the rear tire wheels and the vehicle body at the rear tire wheel side . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (second vibration, first vibration) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors (time Δt) . |
US5434783A CLAIM 7 . An active control system as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the control neural net receives past data of its output signals (Oc1 , Oc2) , first and second signals (m , Y) of said microphone and piezoelectric actuator and outputs the control signals (Oc1 , Oc2) at the present time (t) and said identification neural net receives past data of its output signal (Of) and , first and second signals (m , Y) , and predicts and outputs the signal (Of) of a predicted value at time (t+Δt) after an interval of time Δt (local sensors) from the present detecting time (t) . US5434783A CLAIM 22 . An active control system comprising : a) a vibration control unit which is so constructed as to provide control forces for suspension units of an automotive vehicle to reduce vibrations ; b) vibration state detecting means for detecting vibration states for the Suspension units of the vehicle and for producing signals indicative of the vibration states ; and c) a control unit using a neural net which is so constructed as to receive the vibration state indicative signals and to compare control predicted values based on the vibration state indicative signals with control target values to correct at least one parameter of the neural net , wherein said vibration state detecting means includes : a) front tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a front tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; b) rear tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a rear tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; c) front tire wheel vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the front tire wheels ; d) rear tire wheel vibration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the rear tire wheels ; e) front tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the front tire wheel side ; and f) rear tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the rear tire wheel side and wherein said vibration control unit includes a first vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a first control force P F between the front tire wheels and vehicle body at the front tire wheel sides in response to the output signal from said control unit and a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a second control force P . sub . R between the rear tire wheels and the vehicle body at the rear tire wheel side . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (sound signal) . |
US5434783A CLAIM 5 . An active control system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said noise and/or vibration state detecting means comprises a microphone located on a first predetermined position of a vehicular compartment of the automotive vehicle and outputs a first signal (m) indicative of the detected sound vibration state and a piezoelectric element sensor located on a second predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which a vehicle body panel is attached and outputs a second signal (Y) indicative of the detected noise and/or vibration state and wherein said actuator comprises a loud speaker located on a third predetermined position of the vehicular compartment and outputs a control sound in response to the control sound signal (frequency basis) (Oc1) from said control unit , said control sound being interfered with the noises in the vehicular compartment and a piezoelectric actuator located on a fourth predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which the vehicular body panel is attached and outputs a control vibrating force in response to the control signal (Oc2) from said control unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (surface condition, input x) of said virtual ports . |
US5434783A CLAIM 11 . An active control system as set forth in claim 10 , wherein each neural net based on an ARMA model has an input layer , a middle (hidden) layer , and an output layer and predicts and outputs the signal y(t+1) at a time of (t+1 Δt) according to an input x (respective one) (t) , the input layer having a newly added neuron element connected to three-short term memory units , the first short-term memory unit storing x(t- nΔt) , past data from x(t-nΔt) to x(t-1Δt) of the input x(t) and fed thereout to the corresponding neuron element , the second short-term memory unit storing the past data from y(t-1Δt) to y(t) of the output y(t+1Δt) and fed thereout to the corresponding neuron element , and the third short-term memory unit storing the past data from z(t-g) to z(t-(1+1)Δt) of the output y(t+1Δt) and fed thereout to the corresponding neuron element , the input signal x(t) being input to one neuron element of the middle layer with a prediction coefficient α 0 attached , each signal of the first short-term memory unit being attached with prediction coefficients α 1 through α n , each signal of the second short-term memory unit being attached with prediction coefficients β 0 through β l , each signal of the third short-term memory unit being attached with prediction coefficients γ l+1 through γ g and read thereout to the corresponding neuron element of the middle layer . US5434783A CLAIM 22 . An active control system comprising : a) a vibration control unit which is so constructed as to provide control forces for suspension units of an automotive vehicle to reduce vibrations ; b) vibration state detecting means for detecting vibration states for the Suspension units of the vehicle and for producing signals indicative of the vibration states ; and c) a control unit using a neural net which is so constructed as to receive the vibration state indicative signals and to compare control predicted values based on the vibration state indicative signals with control target values to correct at least one parameter of the neural net , wherein said vibration state detecting means includes : a) front tire wheel side road surface condition (respective one) detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a front tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; b) rear tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a rear tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; c) front tire wheel vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the front tire wheels ; d) rear tire wheel vibration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the rear tire wheels ; e) front tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the front tire wheel side ; and f) rear tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the rear tire wheel side and wherein said vibration control unit includes a first vibration control unit which provides a first control force P F between the front tire wheels and vehicle body at the front tire wheel sides in response to the output signal from said control unit and a second vibration control unit which provides a second control force P . sub . R between the rear tire wheels and the vehicle body at the rear tire wheel side . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 17 . Apparatus according to claim 16 characterized by at least one of said local sensors (time Δt) being adapted to provide a primary data-processing function |
US5434783A CLAIM 7 . An active control system as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the control neural net receives past data of its output signals (Oc1 , Oc2) , first and second signals (m , Y) of said microphone and piezoelectric actuator and outputs the control signals (Oc1 , Oc2) at the present time (t) and said identification neural net receives past data of its output signal (Of) and , first and second signals (m , Y) , and predicts and outputs the signal (Of) of a predicted value at time (t+Δt) after an interval of time Δt (local sensors) from the present detecting time (t) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors (time Δt) comprising vibration sensor (piezoelectric actuator) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5434783A CLAIM 5 . An active control system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said noise and/or vibration state detecting means comprises a microphone located on a first predetermined position of a vehicular compartment of the automotive vehicle and outputs a first signal (m) indicative of the detected sound vibration state and a piezoelectric element sensor located on a second predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which a vehicle body panel is attached and outputs a second signal (Y) indicative of the detected noise and/or vibration state and wherein said actuator comprises a loud speaker located on a third predetermined position of the vehicular compartment and outputs a control sound in response to the control sound signal (Oc1) from said control unit , said control sound being interfered with the noises in the vehicular compartment and a piezoelectric actuator (vibration sensor) located on a fourth predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which the vehicular body panel is attached and outputs a control vibrating force in response to the control signal (Oc2) from said control unit . US5434783A CLAIM 7 . An active control system as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the control neural net receives past data of its output signals (Oc1 , Oc2) , first and second signals (m , Y) of said microphone and piezoelectric actuator and outputs the control signals (Oc1 , Oc2) at the present time (t) and said identification neural net receives past data of its output signal (Of) and , first and second signals (m , Y) , and predicts and outputs the signal (Of) of a predicted value at time (t+Δt) after an interval of time Δt (local sensors) from the present detecting time (t) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (piezoelectric actuator) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (second vibration, first vibration) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5434783A CLAIM 5 . An active control system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said noise and/or vibration state detecting means comprises a microphone located on a first predetermined position of a vehicular compartment of the automotive vehicle and outputs a first signal (m) indicative of the detected sound vibration state and a piezoelectric element sensor located on a second predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which a vehicle body panel is attached and outputs a second signal (Y) indicative of the detected noise and/or vibration state and wherein said actuator comprises a loud speaker located on a third predetermined position of the vehicular compartment and outputs a control sound in response to the control sound signal (Oc1) from said control unit , said control sound being interfered with the noises in the vehicular compartment and a piezoelectric actuator (vibration sensor) located on a fourth predetermined position of the vehicular compartment to which the vehicular body panel is attached and outputs a control vibrating force in response to the control signal (Oc2) from said control unit . US5434783A CLAIM 22 . An active control system comprising : a) a vibration control unit which is so constructed as to provide control forces for suspension units of an automotive vehicle to reduce vibrations ; b) vibration state detecting means for detecting vibration states for the Suspension units of the vehicle and for producing signals indicative of the vibration states ; and c) a control unit using a neural net which is so constructed as to receive the vibration state indicative signals and to compare control predicted values based on the vibration state indicative signals with control target values to correct at least one parameter of the neural net , wherein said vibration state detecting means includes : a) front tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a front tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; b) rear tire wheel side road surface condition detecting means for detecting a road surface condition at a rear tire wheel side of the automotive vehicle ; c) front tire wheel vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the front tire wheels ; d) rear tire wheel vibration detecting means for detecting a vibration acceleration at the rear tire wheels ; e) front tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the front tire wheel side ; and f) rear tire wheel side vehicle body vibration acceleration detecting means for detecting a vehicle body vibration at the rear tire wheel side and wherein said vibration control unit includes a first vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a first control force P F between the front tire wheels and vehicle body at the front tire wheel sides in response to the output signal from said control unit and a second vibration (communications channel, sense vibrations) control unit which provides a second control force P . sub . R between the rear tire wheels and the vehicle body at the rear tire wheel side . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5412583A Filed: 1993-06-10 Issued: 1995-05-02 Computer implemented balancer (Original Assignee) Dynamics Research Corp (Current Assignee) Dynamics Research Corp Wayne B. Cameron, Roger J. Morella, Jr., Donald W. Davis |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (far side) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5412583A CLAIM 11 . A balancing apparatus as defined in claim 6 , wherein one of said screen displays directs the operator to input to said program : work piece weight , balancing speed , near side calibration radius , near side correction radius , far side (data processing means) calibration radius , and far side correction radius , |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (far side) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5412583A CLAIM 11 . A balancing apparatus as defined in claim 6 , wherein one of said screen displays directs the operator to input to said program : work piece weight , balancing speed , near side calibration radius , near side correction radius , far side (data processing means) calibration radius , and far side correction radius , |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (center frequency) . |
US5412583A CLAIM 4 . A balancing apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said means for generating digital data comprises : a vibration responsive transducer for each of one or more work piece support bearing planes ; an automatic multi-gain amplifier for each of said vibration responsive transducers ; each of said automatic multi-gain amplifiers connected to an output of a different one of said vibration responsive transducers ; an integrator for each of said automatic multi-gain amplifiers ; each of said integrators connected to an output of a different one of said automatic multi-gain amplifiers ; an adjustable bandpass filter for each of said integrators ; each of said adjustable bandpass filters connected to an output of a different one of said integrators ; a peak detector for each of said adjustable bandpass filters ; each of said peak detectors connected to an output of a different one of said adjustable bandpass filters ; a phase detector for each of said adjustable bandpass filters ; each of said phase detectors connected to an output of a different one of said adjustable bandpass filters ; a mark sensor for producing a signal in response to a predetermined rotation of said work piece ; a zero position detector driven by an output of said mark sensor for producing output pulses at a frequency which is a function of the rotational frequency of said work piece ; means responsive to said zero position output pulses for setting the center frequency (radio frequencies) of said adjustable bandpass filters equal to the rotational frequency of said work piece ; an analog-to-digital converter for producing digital data representing the output of each of said peak detectors ; means for supplying the output of said analog-to-digital converter to an input port of said computer ; means for producing clock pulses ; a counter incremented by said clock pulses until inhibited by an output of one of said phase detectors ; means for supplying the contents of said counter to an input port of said computer ; means responsive to an output of said zero position detector for resetting said counter . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (far side) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (gain amplifier) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5412583A CLAIM 1 . A centrifugal balancing apparatus , comprising : means for rotating a work piece to be balanced at an angular velocity predetermined to be within an optimum range for centrifugally balancing said work piece ; mark sensing means for determining when said work piece is rotated to a predetermined orientation ; vibration sensing means for providing signals representing a magnitude of vibration of the work piece at supporting bearing planes ; an electronic interface means for converting outputs of said mark sensing means and said vibration sensing means into digital data representing vibration magnitude and phase ; a computer for calculating a trial balance weight and weight location on said work piece based on said digital data and work piece mass ; and said electronic interface comprises : an automatic multi-gain amplifier (control means) for amplifying signals from said vibration sensing means as a function of their amplitude ; means for integrating an output of said multi-gain amplifier ; a variable bandpass filter for filtering an output of said integrator ; a zero crossing detector responsive to an output from said mark sensing means for producing a signal indicating when said work piece has rotated to a predetermined position ; said zero crossing detector providing an input signal to said variable bandpass filter for setting said variable bandpass filter' ; s center frequently to said work piece' ; s frequency of rotation ; a peak detector for determining when an analog output of said variable bandpass filter is maximum ; said peak detector providing a feedback signal to synchronize said integrator ; a phase detector for determining zero crossing of an output of said variable bandpass filter ; an analog-to-digital converter for converting a DC level detected by said peak detector into an equivalent digital signal ; a counter ; means for incrementing said counter ; means responsive to an output of said phase detector for stopping said counter ; and means for resetting said counter in response to an output of said zero crossing detector . US5412583A CLAIM 11 . A balancing apparatus as defined in claim 6 , wherein one of said screen displays directs the operator to input to said program : work piece weight , balancing speed , near side calibration radius , near side correction radius , far side (data processing means) calibration radius , and far side correction radius , |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (digital signal) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5412583A CLAIM 1 . A centrifugal balancing apparatus , comprising : means for rotating a work piece to be balanced at an angular velocity predetermined to be within an optimum range for centrifugally balancing said work piece ; mark sensing means for determining when said work piece is rotated to a predetermined orientation ; vibration sensing means for providing signals representing a magnitude of vibration of the work piece at supporting bearing planes ; an electronic interface means for converting outputs of said mark sensing means and said vibration sensing means into digital data representing vibration magnitude and phase ; a computer for calculating a trial balance weight and weight location on said work piece based on said digital data and work piece mass ; and said electronic interface comprises : an automatic multi-gain amplifier for amplifying signals from said vibration sensing means as a function of their amplitude ; means for integrating an output of said multi-gain amplifier ; a variable bandpass filter for filtering an output of said integrator ; a zero crossing detector responsive to an output from said mark sensing means for producing a signal indicating when said work piece has rotated to a predetermined position ; said zero crossing detector providing an input signal to said variable bandpass filter for setting said variable bandpass filter' ; s center frequently to said work piece' ; s frequency of rotation ; a peak detector for determining when an analog output of said variable bandpass filter is maximum ; said peak detector providing a feedback signal to synchronize said integrator ; a phase detector for determining zero crossing of an output of said variable bandpass filter ; an analog-to-digital converter for converting a DC level detected by said peak detector into an equivalent digital signal (data packets) ; a counter ; means for incrementing said counter ; means responsive to an output of said phase detector for stopping said counter ; and means for resetting said counter in response to an output of said zero crossing detector . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (gain amplifier) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5412583A CLAIM 1 . A centrifugal balancing apparatus , comprising : means for rotating a work piece to be balanced at an angular velocity predetermined to be within an optimum range for centrifugally balancing said work piece ; mark sensing means for determining when said work piece is rotated to a predetermined orientation ; vibration sensing means for providing signals representing a magnitude of vibration of the work piece at supporting bearing planes ; an electronic interface means for converting outputs of said mark sensing means and said vibration sensing means into digital data representing vibration magnitude and phase ; a computer for calculating a trial balance weight and weight location on said work piece based on said digital data and work piece mass ; and said electronic interface comprises : an automatic multi-gain amplifier (control means) for amplifying signals from said vibration sensing means as a function of their amplitude ; means for integrating an output of said multi-gain amplifier ; a variable bandpass filter for filtering an output of said integrator ; a zero crossing detector responsive to an output from said mark sensing means for producing a signal indicating when said work piece has rotated to a predetermined position ; said zero crossing detector providing an input signal to said variable bandpass filter for setting said variable bandpass filter' ; s center frequently to said work piece' ; s frequency of rotation ; a peak detector for determining when an analog output of said variable bandpass filter is maximum ; said peak detector providing a feedback signal to synchronize said integrator ; a phase detector for determining zero crossing of an output of said variable bandpass filter ; an analog-to-digital converter for converting a DC level detected by said peak detector into an equivalent digital signal ; a counter ; means for incrementing said counter ; means responsive to an output of said phase detector for stopping said counter ; and means for resetting said counter in response to an output of said zero crossing detector . US5412583A CLAIM 3 . An apparatus for balancing a work piece , comprising : support bearings for said work piece ; means for entering into said apparatus (processing function) a desired balancing speed for said work piece ; means for rotating said work piece in said support bearings at said desired balancing speed ; means for generating digital data representing the magnitude and phase of vibrations of said work piece in the planes defined by said support bearings ; and a program driven computing device for providing work piece balancing calibration weight values and calibration weight placement in response to said digital data and menu driven operator inputs of work piece mass , said desired balancing speed , calibration radius , and correction radius . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (vibration sensing means) . |
US5412583A CLAIM 1 . A centrifugal balancing apparatus , comprising : means for rotating a work piece to be balanced at an angular velocity predetermined to be within an optimum range for centrifugally balancing said work piece ; mark sensing means for determining when said work piece is rotated to a predetermined orientation ; vibration sensing means (vibration sensing means) for providing signals representing a magnitude of vibration of the work piece at supporting bearing planes ; an electronic interface means for converting outputs of said mark sensing means and said vibration sensing means into digital data representing vibration magnitude and phase ; a computer for calculating a trial balance weight and weight location on said work piece based on said digital data and work piece mass ; and said electronic interface comprises : an automatic multi-gain amplifier for amplifying signals from said vibration sensing means as a function of their amplitude ; means for integrating an output of said multi-gain amplifier ; a variable bandpass filter for filtering an output of said integrator ; a zero crossing detector responsive to an output from said mark sensing means for producing a signal indicating when said work piece has rotated to a predetermined position ; said zero crossing detector providing an input signal to said variable bandpass filter for setting said variable bandpass filter' ; s center frequently to said work piece' ; s frequency of rotation ; a peak detector for determining when an analog output of said variable bandpass filter is maximum ; said peak detector providing a feedback signal to synchronize said integrator ; a phase detector for determining zero crossing of an output of said variable bandpass filter ; an analog-to-digital converter for converting a DC level detected by said peak detector into an equivalent digital signal ; a counter ; means for incrementing said counter ; means responsive to an output of said phase detector for stopping said counter ; and means for resetting said counter in response to an output of said zero crossing detector . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5471647A Filed: 1993-04-14 Issued: 1995-11-28 Method for minimizing cross-talk in adaptive transmission antennas (Original Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University (Current Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University Derek Gerlach, Arogyaswami J. Paulraj |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (calculating step) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5471647A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) comprises : computing an estimated gradient of the error functions ; and obtaining the new weight matrix by adjusting the selected weight matrix according to the estimated gradient . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (calculating step) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5471647A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) comprises : computing an estimated gradient of the error functions ; and obtaining the new weight matrix by adjusting the selected weight matrix according to the estimated gradient . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5471647A CLAIM 1 . A method for minimizing cross-talk among information signals in a wireless communication (sense vibrations) system comprising an array of transmitting elements and a collection of receivers , the method comprising the steps of : transmitting a set of probing signals from the array according to a probing weight matrix ; feeding back from the receivers to the array in response to the probing signals a set of feedback signals measuring the cross-talk ; calculating from the feedback signals a new weight matrix that reduces the cross-talk measured by the feedback signals ; and transmitting a set of new information signals according to the new weight matrix . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (calculating step) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (spatial multiplexing) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (calculating step) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5471647A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) comprises : computing an estimated gradient of the error functions ; and obtaining the new weight matrix by adjusting the selected weight matrix according to the estimated gradient . US5471647A CLAIM 12 . A method for using feedback and spatial multiplexing (division basis, effect division) to reduce cross-talk between information signals transmitted from an array of transmitting elements to a collection of receivers , the method comprising the steps of : choosing a weight matrix W which characterizes the complex amplitudes with which the information signals are applied to the array of transmitting elements ; transmitting the information signals from the array to the receivers according to the weight matrix W ; feeding back from the receivers to the array a signal matrix C whose off-diagonal elements measure the cross-talk between the information signals ; calculating a new weight matrix W' ; from the weight matrix W and the signal matrix C such that a formula equivalent to W' ; =W(C -1) H is substantially satisfied ; and transmitting new information signals from the array according to the new weight matrix W' ; . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (only one) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5471647A CLAIM 11 . The method of claim 1 wherein the probing weight matrix is chosen so that each of the probing signals successively excites only one (data packets) of the transmitting elements of the array . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (calculating step) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5471647A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) comprises : computing an estimated gradient of the error functions ; and obtaining the new weight matrix by adjusting the selected weight matrix according to the estimated gradient . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5471647A CLAIM 1 . A method for minimizing cross-talk among information signals in a wireless communication (sense vibrations) system comprising an array of transmitting elements and a collection of receivers , the method comprising the steps of : transmitting a set of probing signals from the array according to a probing weight matrix ; feeding back from the receivers to the array in response to the probing signals a set of feedback signals measuring the cross-talk ; calculating from the feedback signals a new weight matrix that reduces the cross-talk measured by the feedback signals ; and transmitting a set of new information signals according to the new weight matrix . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5511422A Filed: 1993-04-09 Issued: 1996-04-30 Method and apparatus for analyzing and detecting faults in bearings and other rotating components that slip (Original Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp (Current Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp Walter C. Hernandez |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (signal component, said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (equal length) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (equal length) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5511422A CLAIM 9 . The method according to claim 5 wherein in said step c said processing comprises the steps of : digitizing said conditioned signal and said rotation signal under control of an internal clock ; forming data records of equal length (data rate, data carrying capacities) for said conditioned signal and said rotation signal ; performing Discrete Fourier Transformations (DFT) and DFT conjugates (DFT*) on each of said data records ; and forming products of a plurality of spectral elements of said DFT and said DFT* for each of said data records such that the sum of the respective frequencies of said spectral elements is equal to zero . US5511422A CLAIM 12 . A method for analyzing a machinery signal X(t) generated by machinery in which a component A is physically associated with at least one rotating component B , comprising the steps of : a . sensing said machinery signal X(t) , where t represents time , containing signal component (analogue format) s generated by said components A and B ; b . performing signal conditioning on said machine signal X(t) ; c . obtaining a signal Y(t) formed of a pulse train with a fixed number of pulses per rotation of said component B ; d . digitizing said machinery signal X(t) where said pulses comprising signal Y(t) are used as an external clock to control digitizing ; e . enhancing said machinery signal X(t) to form signal X' ; (t) ; f . forming equal length data records by sampling from said signal X' ; (t) , said data records being initialized at a fixed angular orientation of said rotating component B ; g . performing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) on each said data records , giving rise to a series of complex components of said DFT ; h . forming for said DFT a spectral function G from the products of pairs of said complex components of said DFT or its complex conjugates such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of said complex components is constant and equal to some harmonic of the rotation frequency of said component B ; i . averaging said spectral function G over M data records to form an averaged function < ; G> ; ; j . analyzing said averaged function < ; G> ; to determine attributes of said component A . US5511422A CLAIM 33 . A device for analyzing signals from a rotating or cyclic machine in which a first component of said machine has a frequency of rotation and is physically associated with at least one rotating second component , said device comprising : a sensor coupled to said machine ; an interface connected to said sensor (analogue format) ; conditioning means connected to said interface for conditioning said signal to produce a conditioned signal ; digitizing means for digitizing said conditioned signal ; pulsed signal means for controlling said digitizing means to produce a fixed number of digitized samples per turn of said second component ; computer means for capturing fixed length data records , said records comprised of a constant number of said digitized samples in which the first said digitized sample of each of said fixed length data records occurs at a fixed angular orientation of said second component , and performing a Discrete Fourier Transformation (DFT) analysis of said data records ; forming a spectrum function G by multiplying pairs of components of said DFT or DFT complex conjugates to produce multiplied pairs such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of each of said multiplied pairs is a constant and approximately equal to a specific harmonic of said frequency of rotation of said second component ; means for averaging said multiplied pairs over predetermined ones of said data records ; means for analyzing said spectrum function G for attributes ; and output means for displaying the results of said analysis . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (relative magnitude) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5511422A CLAIM 42 . A method for analyzing a machinery signal X(t) generated by machinery in which a component A is physically associated with at least one rotating component B , comprising the steps of : a . sensing said machinery signal X(t) , where t represents time , containing signal components generated by said components A and B ; b . performing signal conditioning on said machine signal X(t) ; c . obtaining a signal Y(t) formed of a pulse train with a fixed number of pulses per rotation of said component B ; d . digitizing said machinery signal X(t) where said pulses comprising signal Y(t) are used as an external clock to control digitizing ; e . enhancing said machinery signal X(t) to form signal X' ; (t) ; f . forming equal length data records by sampling from said signal X' ; (t) , said data records being initialized at a fixed angular orientation of said rotating component B ; g . performing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) on each said data records , giving rise to a series of complex components of said DFT ; h . forming for said DFT a spectral function G from the products of pairs of said complex components of said DFT or its complex conjugates such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of said complex components is constant and equal to some harmonic of the rotation frequency of said component B ; i . averaging said spectral function G over M data records to form an averaged function < ; G> ; ; j . analyzing said averaged function < ; G> ; to determine attributes of said component A ; in which said component A is a rolling element bearing and the frequency locations of said attributes in step j are used to calculate the geometric ratio of the race diameters or the relative magnitude (respective one, corresponding one) s of said attributes are used to determine the number of rolling elements in said rolling element bearing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (external clock) . |
US5511422A CLAIM 12 . A method for analyzing a machinery signal X(t) generated by machinery in which a component A is physically associated with at least one rotating component B , comprising the steps of : a . sensing said machinery signal X(t) , where t represents time , containing signal components generated by said components A and B ; b . performing signal conditioning on said machine signal X(t) ; c . obtaining a signal Y(t) formed of a pulse train with a fixed number of pulses per rotation of said component B ; d . digitizing said machinery signal X(t) where said pulses comprising signal Y(t) are used as an external clock (radio frequencies) to control digitizing ; e . enhancing said machinery signal X(t) to form signal X' ; (t) ; f . forming equal length data records by sampling from said signal X' ; (t) , said data records being initialized at a fixed angular orientation of said rotating component B ; g . performing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) on each said data records , giving rise to a series of complex components of said DFT ; h . forming for said DFT a spectral function G from the products of pairs of said complex components of said DFT or its complex conjugates such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of said complex components is constant and equal to some harmonic of the rotation frequency of said component B ; i . averaging said spectral function G over M data records to form an averaged function < ; G> ; ; j . analyzing said averaged function < ; G> ; to determine attributes of said component A . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (rotation frequency) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5511422A CLAIM 12 . A method for analyzing a machinery signal X(t) generated by machinery in which a component A is physically associated with at least one rotating component B , comprising the steps of : a . sensing said machinery signal X(t) , where t represents time , containing signal components generated by said components A and B ; b . performing signal conditioning on said machine signal X(t) ; c . obtaining a signal Y(t) formed of a pulse train with a fixed number of pulses per rotation of said component B ; d . digitizing said machinery signal X(t) where said pulses comprising signal Y(t) are used as an external clock to control digitizing ; e . enhancing said machinery signal X(t) to form signal X' ; (t) ; f . forming equal length data records by sampling from said signal X' ; (t) , said data records being initialized at a fixed angular orientation of said rotating component B ; g . performing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) on each said data records , giving rise to a series of complex components of said DFT ; h . forming for said DFT a spectral function G from the products of pairs of said complex components of said DFT or its complex conjugates such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of said complex components is constant and equal to some harmonic of the rotation frequency (sense machine vibration) of said component B ; i . averaging said spectral function G over M data records to form an averaged function < ; G> ; ; j . analyzing said averaged function < ; G> ; to determine attributes of said component A . US5511422A CLAIM 37 . The device according to claim 33 wherein said sensor is a vibration sensor (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5511422A CLAIM 37 . The device according to claim 33 wherein said sensor is a vibration sensor (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (signal component, said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (frequency locations, rotating machine) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (equal length) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (equal length) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5511422A CLAIM 9 . The method according to claim 5 wherein in said step c said processing comprises the steps of : digitizing said conditioned signal and said rotation signal under control of an internal clock ; forming data records of equal length (data rate, data carrying capacities) for said conditioned signal and said rotation signal ; performing Discrete Fourier Transformations (DFT) and DFT conjugates (DFT*) on each of said data records ; and forming products of a plurality of spectral elements of said DFT and said DFT* for each of said data records such that the sum of the respective frequencies of said spectral elements is equal to zero . US5511422A CLAIM 12 . A method for analyzing a machinery signal X(t) generated by machinery in which a component A is physically associated with at least one rotating component B , comprising the steps of : a . sensing said machinery signal X(t) , where t represents time , containing signal component (analogue format) s generated by said components A and B ; b . performing signal conditioning on said machine signal X(t) ; c . obtaining a signal Y(t) formed of a pulse train with a fixed number of pulses per rotation of said component B ; d . digitizing said machinery signal X(t) where said pulses comprising signal Y(t) are used as an external clock to control digitizing ; e . enhancing said machinery signal X(t) to form signal X' ; (t) ; f . forming equal length data records by sampling from said signal X' ; (t) , said data records being initialized at a fixed angular orientation of said rotating component B ; g . performing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) on each said data records , giving rise to a series of complex components of said DFT ; h . forming for said DFT a spectral function G from the products of pairs of said complex components of said DFT or its complex conjugates such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of said complex components is constant and equal to some harmonic of the rotation frequency of said component B ; i . averaging said spectral function G over M data records to form an averaged function < ; G> ; ; j . analyzing said averaged function < ; G> ; to determine attributes of said component A . US5511422A CLAIM 19 . The method of claim 12 in which step c said fixed number of pulses is obtained by detecting a rotational spectral line of said rotating machine (effect division, division basis) and conditioning said spectral line to produce said fixed number of pulses . US5511422A CLAIM 33 . A device for analyzing signals from a rotating or cyclic machine in which a first component of said machine has a frequency of rotation and is physically associated with at least one rotating second component , said device comprising : a sensor coupled to said machine ; an interface connected to said sensor (analogue format) ; conditioning means connected to said interface for conditioning said signal to produce a conditioned signal ; digitizing means for digitizing said conditioned signal ; pulsed signal means for controlling said digitizing means to produce a fixed number of digitized samples per turn of said second component ; computer means for capturing fixed length data records , said records comprised of a constant number of said digitized samples in which the first said digitized sample of each of said fixed length data records occurs at a fixed angular orientation of said second component , and performing a Discrete Fourier Transformation (DFT) analysis of said data records ; forming a spectrum function G by multiplying pairs of components of said DFT or DFT complex conjugates to produce multiplied pairs such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of each of said multiplied pairs is a constant and approximately equal to a specific harmonic of said frequency of rotation of said second component ; means for averaging said multiplied pairs over predetermined ones of said data records ; means for analyzing said spectrum function G for attributes ; and output means for displaying the results of said analysis . US5511422A CLAIM 39 . A method for analyzing an operating rotary machine having interacting components , said interacting components comprising at least a first component rotating asynchronously with respect to a second component , said first component being an asynchronous component and said second component being a synchronous component comprising the steps of : a . acquiring a machine signal from said rotary machine , said machine signal having a plurality of interaction elements generated by said interacting components ; b . conditioning said machine signal to produce a conditioned signal ; c . processing said conditioned signal by forming products of certain ones of said signal elements for providing a processed signal phase locked to said synchronous component ; d . averaging said processed signal over a plurality of data records to produce an averaged signal comprised of averaged signal elements ; and e . analyzing said averaged signal elements for locating extrema of said averaged signal thereby determining attributes of said asynchronous component ; wherein the frequency locations (effect division, division basis) of certain of said attributes are used to calculate other attributes of said asynchronous components , said attributes including relative diameters of bearing components and the number of elements in a rolling element bearing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (digital signal) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5511422A CLAIM 8 . The method according to claim 5 wherein in said step c said processing comprises the steps of : modifying said rotation signal to form a plurality of pulses , said plurality of pulses forming a pulse train ; digitizing said conditioned signal at a rate controlled by said pulse train to produce a digitized signal , said digitized signal having a plurality of digital signal (data packets) elements ; forming strings of said digital signal elements having a fixed length , said strings being separated in time by an integer multiple of a machinery cycle period ; enhancing said digitized signal by pair-wise subtraction of successive said strings to form a string of enhanced digital signal elements ; forming data records of fixed length by capturing a fixed number of said enhanced digital signal elements with each of said data records initialized at a fixed point with respect to the angular orientation of said synchronous component ; performing Discrete Fourier Transformations (DFT) and DFT conjugates (DFT*) on said data records ; and forming products of a plurality of spectral elements of said DFT and said DFT* such that a sum of the respective frequencies of said spectral elements is equal to a harmonic of said synchronous component . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (relative magnitude) of said virtual ports . |
US5511422A CLAIM 42 . A method for analyzing a machinery signal X(t) generated by machinery in which a component A is physically associated with at least one rotating component B , comprising the steps of : a . sensing said machinery signal X(t) , where t represents time , containing signal components generated by said components A and B ; b . performing signal conditioning on said machine signal X(t) ; c . obtaining a signal Y(t) formed of a pulse train with a fixed number of pulses per rotation of said component B ; d . digitizing said machinery signal X(t) where said pulses comprising signal Y(t) are used as an external clock to control digitizing ; e . enhancing said machinery signal X(t) to form signal X' ; (t) ; f . forming equal length data records by sampling from said signal X' ; (t) , said data records being initialized at a fixed angular orientation of said rotating component B ; g . performing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) on each said data records , giving rise to a series of complex components of said DFT ; h . forming for said DFT a spectral function G from the products of pairs of said complex components of said DFT or its complex conjugates such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of said complex components is constant and equal to some harmonic of the rotation frequency of said component B ; i . averaging said spectral function G over M data records to form an averaged function < ; G> ; ; j . analyzing said averaged function < ; G> ; to determine attributes of said component A ; in which said component A is a rolling element bearing and the frequency locations of said attributes in step j are used to calculate the geometric ratio of the race diameters or the relative magnitude (respective one, corresponding one) s of said attributes are used to determine the number of rolling elements in said rolling element bearing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (rotation frequency) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5511422A CLAIM 12 . A method for analyzing a machinery signal X(t) generated by machinery in which a component A is physically associated with at least one rotating component B , comprising the steps of : a . sensing said machinery signal X(t) , where t represents time , containing signal components generated by said components A and B ; b . performing signal conditioning on said machine signal X(t) ; c . obtaining a signal Y(t) formed of a pulse train with a fixed number of pulses per rotation of said component B ; d . digitizing said machinery signal X(t) where said pulses comprising signal Y(t) are used as an external clock to control digitizing ; e . enhancing said machinery signal X(t) to form signal X' ; (t) ; f . forming equal length data records by sampling from said signal X' ; (t) , said data records being initialized at a fixed angular orientation of said rotating component B ; g . performing a Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) on each said data records , giving rise to a series of complex components of said DFT ; h . forming for said DFT a spectral function G from the products of pairs of said complex components of said DFT or its complex conjugates such that the sum or difference of the respective frequencies of said complex components is constant and equal to some harmonic of the rotation frequency (sense machine vibration) of said component B ; i . averaging said spectral function G over M data records to form an averaged function < ; G> ; ; j . analyzing said averaged function < ; G> ; to determine attributes of said component A . US5511422A CLAIM 37 . The device according to claim 33 wherein said sensor is a vibration sensor (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5511422A CLAIM 37 . The device according to claim 33 wherein said sensor is a vibration sensor (vibration sensor) . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5384769A Filed: 1993-03-19 Issued: 1995-01-24 Method and apparatus for a bus transceiver incorporating a high speed binary data transfer mode with a ternary control transfer mode having a full duplex, dominant logic transmission scheme (Original Assignee) Apple Computer Inc (Current Assignee) Apple Inc Florin Oprescu, Roger Van Brunt |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5384769A CLAIM 22 . The bus architecture of claim 15 , wherein each of the first and second nodes further comprise a second transceiver identical to the first transceiver , the first transceiver of the first node coupled to the first transceiver of the second node via a first transmission channel of the bus , the second transceiver of the first node coupled to the second transceiver of the second node via a second transmission channel of the bus , the first and second transmission channels (data transmission) conveying data signals and reference clock signals , respectively , during a first data transfer phase where data is transferred from the first node to the second node , the first and second transmission channels conveying reference clock signals and data signals , respectively , during a second data transfer phase where data is transferred from the second node to the first node , both the first and second transmission channels further conveying control signals in a full duplex mode during a control transfer phase where control signals are simultaneously transferred between the nodes . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5384769A CLAIM 22 . The bus architecture of claim 15 , wherein each of the first and second nodes further comprise a second transceiver identical to the first transceiver , the first transceiver of the first node coupled to the first transceiver of the second node via a first transmission channel of the bus , the second transceiver of the first node coupled to the second transceiver of the second node via a second transmission channel of the bus , the first and second transmission channels conveying data signals and reference clock signals , respectively , during a first data transfer phase where data is transferred from the first node to the second node , the first and second transmission channels conveying reference clock signals and data signals , respectively , during a second data (data packet) transfer phase where data is transferred from the second node to the first node , both the first and second transmission channels further conveying control signals in a full duplex mode during a control transfer phase where control signals are simultaneously transferred between the nodes . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (full duplex, duplex mode) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5384769A CLAIM 1 . A method for enabling the full duplex (division basis, effect division) transmission of messages on a bus connecting a first transceiver and a second transceiver , the bus comprising at least one transmission channel for the simultaneous transmission of messages comprising signals corresponding to current amplitudes driven on the bus by the first transceiver and the second transceiver , the method comprising : simultaneously transmitting on the bus signals by the first transceiver and signals by the second transceiver for reception by at least one ternary receiver of the second transceiver and at least one ternary receiver of the first transceiver , respectively , the ternary receiver of each transceiver comprising at least two binary receivers for receiving resultant current amplitudes created on the bus ; outputting binary values from the binary receivers of the ternary receiver of each transceiver representing the approximate magnitude of the resultant current amplitude on the bus ; supplying the binary values output from the binary receivers of the ternary receiver of each transceiver and the signals being driven locally by the respective transceivers as input to a logic circuit of the ternary receiver of each transceiver ; and deriving as output from the logic circuit of the ternary receiver of each the first and second transceivers reconstructed messages representing the messages driven on the bus by the second transceiver and the messages driven on the bus by the first transceiver , respectively . US5384769A CLAIM 22 . The bus architecture of claim 15 , wherein each of the first and second nodes further comprise a second transceiver identical to the first transceiver , the first transceiver of the first node coupled to the first transceiver of the second node via a first transmission channel of the bus , the second transceiver of the first node coupled to the second transceiver of the second node via a second transmission channel of the bus , the first and second transmission channels conveying data signals and reference clock signals , respectively , during a first data transfer phase where data is transferred from the first node to the second node , the first and second transmission channels conveying reference clock signals and data signals , respectively , during a second data transfer phase where data is transferred from the second node to the first node , both the first and second transmission channels further conveying control signals in a full duplex mode (division basis, effect division) during a control transfer phase where control signals are simultaneously transferred between the nodes . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5355891A Filed: 1993-01-12 Issued: 1994-10-18 ECG analyzer (Original Assignee) Oxford Medical Ltd (Current Assignee) Huntleigh Technology Ltd Steven J. Wateridge, Shaun C. Byrne |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5355891A CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 , wherein said time (data rate, data packet) intervals are spaced apart . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5355891A CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 , wherein said time (data rate, data packet) intervals are spaced apart . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (successive portions) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5355891A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for analyzing ECG signals from a patient in the form of a data stream , the apparatus comprising means for monitoring the data stream to detect the occurrence of heart beats and generate a trigger point for each beat detected , the trigger point defining a region of data which is examined by the monitoring means to accurately determine a location of a portion of said ECG signal which may include micropotentials ; processing means for determining which are acceptable heart beats and , where a heart beat is acceptable , for generating and storing an average from successive portions (corresponding one) of said ECG signal at a resolution to detect micropotentials , wherein said processing means is adapted to store a set of averaged data generated during a corresponding number of time intervals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5355891A CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 , wherein said time (data rate, data packet) intervals are spaced apart . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5305091A Filed: 1992-12-07 Issued: 1994-04-19 Optical coordinate measuring system for large objects (Original Assignee) Oreo Products Inc (Current Assignee) Creo Inc ; Oreo Products Inc Daniel Gelbart, Michel G. Laberge |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (light beam) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (light beam) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5305091A CLAIM 1 . A three dimensional coordinate measuring system comprising : a plurality of optical transmitter-receivers (transceivers) mounted at accurately known locations on a fixed and stable reference frame ; a freely moveable probe containing a tip and at least two reference points , the distance from the tip to said reference points accurately known and each of said reference points being within line-of-sight to at least three of said transceivers regardless of the position of said tip ; an omnidirectional retroreflector located at each of said reference points ; a laser modulated by a plurality of accurately known frequencies and coupled to said transceivers using optical fibers , said transceivers including optical means of forming output of said fibers into a collimated light beam (primary data, data transmission, data packets, data carrying capacities) steerable in two dimensions , said collimated beam can be independently steered in each one of said transceivers ; means of tracking said retroreflectors with said collimated light beams and means of collecting the retroreflected light of each one of said beam (data processing means, processing function) s and focusing it onto a separate photo-detector ; means of measuring the phase shift of the output of each one of said photo-detectors relative to the phase of said accurately known frequencies and means of converting this phase shift into distance information , the plurality of said accurately known frequencies used to resolve the ambiguity in the valve of said distance present when only a single frequency is used ; means of computing the location of each retroreflector from its distance to at least three of said transceivers ; and means of computing the location of the said probe tip from the computed location of said retroreflectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (said beam) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5305091A CLAIM 1 . A three dimensional coordinate measuring system comprising : a plurality of optical transmitter-receivers (transceivers) mounted at accurately known locations on a fixed and stable reference frame ; a freely moveable probe containing a tip and at least two reference points , the distance from the tip to said reference points accurately known and each of said reference points being within line-of-sight to at least three of said transceivers regardless of the position of said tip ; an omnidirectional retroreflector located at each of said reference points ; a laser modulated by a plurality of accurately known frequencies and coupled to said transceivers using optical fibers , said transceivers including optical means of forming output of said fibers into a collimated light beam steerable in two dimensions , said collimated beam can be independently steered in each one of said transceivers ; means of tracking said retroreflectors with said collimated light beams and means of collecting the retroreflected light of each one of said beam (data processing means, processing function) s and focusing it onto a separate photo-detector ; means of measuring the phase shift of the output of each one of said photo-detectors relative to the phase of said accurately known frequencies and means of converting this phase shift into distance information , the plurality of said accurately known frequencies used to resolve the ambiguity in the valve of said distance present when only a single frequency is used ; means of computing the location of each retroreflector from its distance to at least three of said transceivers ; and means of computing the location of the said probe tip from the computed location of said retroreflectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (different frequency) . |
US5305091A CLAIM 3 . A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tracking means are a light source located at the center of each of said retroreflectors and being modulated with a different frequency (radio frequencies) for each one of said retroreflectors in order to allow said transceivers to distinguish between said retroreflectors ; said transceivers inducing servomechanism means of pointing to said light sources . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (light beam) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5305091A CLAIM 1 . A three dimensional coordinate measuring system comprising : a plurality of optical transmitter-receivers (transceivers) mounted at accurately known locations on a fixed and stable reference frame ; a freely moveable probe containing a tip and at least two reference points , the distance from the tip to said reference points accurately known and each of said reference points being within line-of-sight to at least three of said transceivers regardless of the position of said tip ; an omnidirectional retroreflector located at each of said reference points ; a laser modulated by a plurality of accurately known frequencies and coupled to said transceivers using optical fibers , said transceivers including optical means of forming output of said fibers into a collimated light beam (primary data, data transmission, data packets, data carrying capacities) steerable in two dimensions , said collimated beam can be independently steered in each one of said transceivers ; means of tracking said retroreflectors with said collimated light beams and means of collecting the retroreflected light of each one of said beam (data processing means, processing function) s and focusing it onto a separate photo-detector ; means of measuring the phase shift of the output of each one of said photo-detectors relative to the phase of said accurately known frequencies and means of converting this phase shift into distance information , the plurality of said accurately known frequencies used to resolve the ambiguity in the valve of said distance present when only a single frequency is used ; means of computing the location of each retroreflector from its distance to at least three of said transceivers ; and means of computing the location of the said probe tip from the computed location of said retroreflectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (light beam) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5305091A CLAIM 1 . A three dimensional coordinate measuring system comprising : a plurality of optical transmitter-receivers (transceivers) mounted at accurately known locations on a fixed and stable reference frame ; a freely moveable probe containing a tip and at least two reference points , the distance from the tip to said reference points accurately known and each of said reference points being within line-of-sight to at least three of said transceivers regardless of the position of said tip ; an omnidirectional retroreflector located at each of said reference points ; a laser modulated by a plurality of accurately known frequencies and coupled to said transceivers using optical fibers , said transceivers including optical means of forming output of said fibers into a collimated light beam (primary data, data transmission, data packets, data carrying capacities) steerable in two dimensions , said collimated beam can be independently steered in each one of said transceivers ; means of tracking said retroreflectors with said collimated light beams and means of collecting the retroreflected light of each one of said beams and focusing it onto a separate photo-detector ; means of measuring the phase shift of the output of each one of said photo-detectors relative to the phase of said accurately known frequencies and means of converting this phase shift into distance information , the plurality of said accurately known frequencies used to resolve the ambiguity in the valve of said distance present when only a single frequency is used ; means of computing the location of each retroreflector from its distance to at least three of said transceivers ; and means of computing the location of the said probe tip from the computed location of said retroreflectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said beam) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5305091A CLAIM 1 . A three dimensional coordinate measuring system comprising : a plurality of optical transmitter-receivers (transceivers) mounted at accurately known locations on a fixed and stable reference frame ; a freely moveable probe containing a tip and at least two reference points , the distance from the tip to said reference points accurately known and each of said reference points being within line-of-sight to at least three of said transceivers regardless of the position of said tip ; an omnidirectional retroreflector located at each of said reference points ; a laser modulated by a plurality of accurately known frequencies and coupled to said transceivers using optical fibers , said transceivers including optical means of forming output of said fibers into a collimated light beam steerable in two dimensions , said collimated beam can be independently steered in each one of said transceivers ; means of tracking said retroreflectors with said collimated light beams and means of collecting the retroreflected light of each one of said beam (data processing means, processing function) s and focusing it onto a separate photo-detector ; means of measuring the phase shift of the output of each one of said photo-detectors relative to the phase of said accurately known frequencies and means of converting this phase shift into distance information , the plurality of said accurately known frequencies used to resolve the ambiguity in the valve of said distance present when only a single frequency is used ; means of computing the location of each retroreflector from its distance to at least three of said transceivers ; and means of computing the location of the said probe tip from the computed location of said retroreflectors . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5309913A Filed: 1992-11-30 Issued: 1994-05-10 Frameless stereotaxy system (Original Assignee) Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Current Assignee) Cleveland Clinic Foundation Donald W. Kormos, Gene H. Barnett, Charles P. Steiner |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (calculating step, repeating step) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5309913A CLAIM 14 . The method as set forth in claim 12 further including repeating step (data processing means, control means) s (b)-(e) with the wand in a second location to calculate coordinates of the second location and further including from the coordinates of the first and second locations , determining a distance therebetween . US5309913A CLAIM 15 . The method as set forth in claim 12 wherein the subject support coordinate system coordinates calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : determining travel times between the wand emitters and the plurality of receivers , the relative travel times between each emitter and the receivers being indicative of a location of each emitter ; correcting at least one of (i) the relative travel times between the wand emitters and the receivers and (ii) the determined positions of the emitters in accordance with the travel time between the reference emitter and at least one of the receivers , whereby the position of the wand is corrected for variations in signal transmission speed attributable to changes in temperature , humidity , and other conditions adjacent the subject . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (calculating step, repeating step) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5309913A CLAIM 14 . The method as set forth in claim 12 further including repeating step (data processing means, control means) s (b)-(e) with the wand in a second location to calculate coordinates of the second location and further including from the coordinates of the first and second locations , determining a distance therebetween . US5309913A CLAIM 15 . The method as set forth in claim 12 wherein the subject support coordinate system coordinates calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : determining travel times between the wand emitters and the plurality of receivers , the relative travel times between each emitter and the receivers being indicative of a location of each emitter ; correcting at least one of (i) the relative travel times between the wand emitters and the receivers and (ii) the determined positions of the emitters in accordance with the travel time between the reference emitter and at least one of the receivers , whereby the position of the wand is corrected for variations in signal transmission speed attributable to changes in temperature , humidity , and other conditions adjacent the subject . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (calculating coordinates) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5309913A CLAIM 11 . A stereotaxy method comprising : a) securing a portion of a subject to a subject supporting surface in close proximity to at least three signal receivers that are mounted in a fixed relationship to the patient supporting surface , a reference signal emitter fixedly mounted at a fixed , known distance from the plurality of receivers ; b) positioning a wand to designate selected locations on the subject portion , the wand having at least two wand emitters mounted thereon for selectively emitting signals which are received by the receivers ; c) actuating the wand emitters individually and the reference emitter in close temporal proximity to emit wand and reference signals ; d) measuring travel durations for the wand and reference signals to travel from each of the wand emitters to the receivers and from the reference emitter to the receivers ; e) from the travel times , calculating coordinates (processing function, vibration sensor) of the locations designated by the wand in a coordinate system of the subject support . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (calculating coordinates) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5309913A CLAIM 11 . A stereotaxy method comprising : a) securing a portion of a subject to a subject supporting surface in close proximity to at least three signal receivers that are mounted in a fixed relationship to the patient supporting surface , a reference signal emitter fixedly mounted at a fixed , known distance from the plurality of receivers ; b) positioning a wand to designate selected locations on the subject portion , the wand having at least two wand emitters mounted thereon for selectively emitting signals which are received by the receivers ; c) actuating the wand emitters individually and the reference emitter in close temporal proximity to emit wand and reference signals ; d) measuring travel durations for the wand and reference signals to travel from each of the wand emitters to the receivers and from the reference emitter to the receivers ; e) from the travel times , calculating coordinates (processing function, vibration sensor) of the locations designated by the wand in a coordinate system of the subject support . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (calculating step, repeating step) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (fixed distance) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (calculating step, repeating step) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5309913A CLAIM 1 . A stereotaxy system comprising : a subject support ; a means for securing a preselected portion of a subject to the subject support ; a frame assembly which mounts at least three receivers in a fixed relationship to the subject support closely adjacent the means for securing a portion of the subject to the subject support ; at least one reference emitter mounted a fixed , known distance from the receivers , the reference emitter emitting a reference signal which travels from the reference emitter the fixed distance (effect division) to the receivers ; a calibration means for measuring a reference travel time of the reference signal over the preselected distance and generating a corresponding calibration factor ; a wand having a pointer and at least two emitters mounted thereto , the two wand emitters selectively emitting wand signals which are received by the at least three receivers ; a wand position determining means for determining a position of the wand pointer by measuring wand signal travel times of the wand signals between the two wand emitters and the at least three receivers , the wand position determining means being connected with the calibration means for calibrating the wand signal travel times with the reference travel time . US5309913A CLAIM 14 . The method as set forth in claim 12 further including repeating step (data processing means, control means) s (b)-(e) with the wand in a second location to calculate coordinates of the second location and further including from the coordinates of the first and second locations , determining a distance therebetween . US5309913A CLAIM 15 . The method as set forth in claim 12 wherein the subject support coordinate system coordinates calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : determining travel times between the wand emitters and the plurality of receivers , the relative travel times between each emitter and the receivers being indicative of a location of each emitter ; correcting at least one of (i) the relative travel times between the wand emitters and the receivers and (ii) the determined positions of the emitters in accordance with the travel time between the reference emitter and at least one of the receivers , whereby the position of the wand is corrected for variations in signal transmission speed attributable to changes in temperature , humidity , and other conditions adjacent the subject . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (calculating coordinates) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (calculating step, repeating step) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5309913A CLAIM 11 . A stereotaxy method comprising : a) securing a portion of a subject to a subject supporting surface in close proximity to at least three signal receivers that are mounted in a fixed relationship to the patient supporting surface , a reference signal emitter fixedly mounted at a fixed , known distance from the plurality of receivers ; b) positioning a wand to designate selected locations on the subject portion , the wand having at least two wand emitters mounted thereon for selectively emitting signals which are received by the receivers ; c) actuating the wand emitters individually and the reference emitter in close temporal proximity to emit wand and reference signals ; d) measuring travel durations for the wand and reference signals to travel from each of the wand emitters to the receivers and from the reference emitter to the receivers ; e) from the travel times , calculating coordinates (processing function, vibration sensor) of the locations designated by the wand in a coordinate system of the subject support . US5309913A CLAIM 14 . The method as set forth in claim 12 further including repeating step (data processing means, control means) s (b)-(e) with the wand in a second location to calculate coordinates of the second location and further including from the coordinates of the first and second locations , determining a distance therebetween . US5309913A CLAIM 15 . The method as set forth in claim 12 wherein the subject support coordinate system coordinates calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : determining travel times between the wand emitters and the plurality of receivers , the relative travel times between each emitter and the receivers being indicative of a location of each emitter ; correcting at least one of (i) the relative travel times between the wand emitters and the receivers and (ii) the determined positions of the emitters in accordance with the travel time between the reference emitter and at least one of the receivers , whereby the position of the wand is corrected for variations in signal transmission speed attributable to changes in temperature , humidity , and other conditions adjacent the subject . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (calculating coordinates) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5309913A CLAIM 11 . A stereotaxy method comprising : a) securing a portion of a subject to a subject supporting surface in close proximity to at least three signal receivers that are mounted in a fixed relationship to the patient supporting surface , a reference signal emitter fixedly mounted at a fixed , known distance from the plurality of receivers ; b) positioning a wand to designate selected locations on the subject portion , the wand having at least two wand emitters mounted thereon for selectively emitting signals which are received by the receivers ; c) actuating the wand emitters individually and the reference emitter in close temporal proximity to emit wand and reference signals ; d) measuring travel durations for the wand and reference signals to travel from each of the wand emitters to the receivers and from the reference emitter to the receivers ; e) from the travel times , calculating coordinates (processing function, vibration sensor) of the locations designated by the wand in a coordinate system of the subject support . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (calculating coordinates) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5309913A CLAIM 11 . A stereotaxy method comprising : a) securing a portion of a subject to a subject supporting surface in close proximity to at least three signal receivers that are mounted in a fixed relationship to the patient supporting surface , a reference signal emitter fixedly mounted at a fixed , known distance from the plurality of receivers ; b) positioning a wand to designate selected locations on the subject portion , the wand having at least two wand emitters mounted thereon for selectively emitting signals which are received by the receivers ; c) actuating the wand emitters individually and the reference emitter in close temporal proximity to emit wand and reference signals ; d) measuring travel durations for the wand and reference signals to travel from each of the wand emitters to the receivers and from the reference emitter to the receivers ; e) from the travel times , calculating coordinates (processing function, vibration sensor) of the locations designated by the wand in a coordinate system of the subject support . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5329530A Filed: 1992-10-26 Issued: 1994-07-12 Radio connection system (Original Assignee) NEC Corp (Current Assignee) NEC Corp Susumu Kojima |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission (Multiple Access, n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5329530A CLAIM 1 . An interconnection method for use with a radio connection system for a mobile communication system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile units connectable to said base stations over TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access (data transmission, division basis, effect division) ) communication channels (data transmission, division basis, effect division) , said method comprising : said radio base stations each assigning only a radio communication channel frequency and not assigning time slot information to one of said mobile units which has sent a connection request to the base station , said each base station awaiting a response from the mobile unit at any time slot on said radio frequency , and assigning a time slot as a communication channel when said response is received , and said mobile unit sensing a carrier on said radio frequency over at least one TDMA frame to find unoccupied time slots and sending said response to said base station in one of said unoccupied time slots . US5329530A CLAIM 2 . An interconnection method for use with a radio connection system for a mobile communication system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile units connectable to said base stations over TDMA communication channels , said method comprising : said radio base stations each assigning a radio communication channel frequency and an unoccupied time slot at said radio frequency to one of said mobile units which has sent a connection request to the base station , said each base station awaiting a response from the mobile unit at any time slot on said radio frequency , and assigning a time slot as a communication channel when said response is received , and said mobile station performing carrier-sensing on said radio frequency over at least one TDMA frame to find unoccupied time slots whether or not said time (data rate, data packet) slot is unoccupied , and sending , if said time slot is unoccupied , said response to said base station in said time slot or , if said time slot is occupied , sending said response to said base station in one of said unoccupied time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5329530A CLAIM 2 . An interconnection method for use with a radio connection system for a mobile communication system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile units connectable to said base stations over TDMA communication channels , said method comprising : said radio base stations each assigning a radio communication channel frequency and an unoccupied time slot at said radio frequency to one of said mobile units which has sent a connection request to the base station , said each base station awaiting a response from the mobile unit at any time slot on said radio frequency , and assigning a time slot as a communication channel when said response is received , and said mobile station performing carrier-sensing on said radio frequency over at least one TDMA frame to find unoccupied time slots whether or not said time (data rate, data packet) slot is unoccupied , and sending , if said time slot is unoccupied , said response to said base station in said time slot or , if said time slot is occupied , sending said response to said base station in one of said unoccupied time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (Multiple Access, n channels) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5329530A CLAIM 1 . An interconnection method for use with a radio connection system for a mobile communication system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile units connectable to said base stations over TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access (data transmission, division basis, effect division) ) communication channels (data transmission, division basis, effect division) , said method comprising : said radio base stations each assigning only a radio communication channel frequency and not assigning time slot information to one of said mobile units which has sent a connection request to the base station , said each base station awaiting a response from the mobile unit at any time slot on said radio frequency , and assigning a time slot as a communication channel when said response is received , and said mobile unit sensing a carrier on said radio frequency over at least one TDMA frame to find unoccupied time slots and sending said response to said base station in one of said unoccupied time slots . US5329530A CLAIM 2 . An interconnection method for use with a radio connection system for a mobile communication system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile units connectable to said base stations over TDMA communication channels , said method comprising : said radio base stations each assigning a radio communication channel frequency and an unoccupied time slot at said radio frequency to one of said mobile units which has sent a connection request to the base station , said each base station awaiting a response from the mobile unit at any time slot on said radio frequency , and assigning a time slot as a communication channel when said response is received , and said mobile station performing carrier-sensing on said radio frequency over at least one TDMA frame to find unoccupied time slots whether or not said time (data rate, data packet) slot is unoccupied , and sending , if said time slot is unoccupied , said response to said base station in said time slot or , if said time slot is occupied , sending said response to said base station in one of said unoccupied time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (respective one) of said virtual ports . |
US5329530A CLAIM 3 . A connection method for use with a radio connection system for a mobile communication system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile units connectable to said base stations over TDMA communication channels , said method comprising : said TDMA communication channels each being assigned to a respective one (respective one) of said base stations and each being divided into an up-going and a down-going channel each having a plurality of time lots , said base stations each reporting only a radio frequency to one of the said mobile units which has sent a connection request to the base station , awaiting a response from the mobile unit at said radio frequency , and assigning , as a communication channel , a time slot occurring when said response is received , and said mobile unit detecting , when detecting unoccupied time slots after reception of a carrier of said radio frequency , time slots without a signal on both of said up-going and down-going channels , and transmitting said answer to said base station in said time slots . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5287551A Filed: 1992-10-21 Issued: 1994-02-15 Radio communication apparatus and method for voice channel busy call back (Original Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc (Current Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc Leslie G. Gustafson, Jr., Sewim F. Ablay, Mark L. Shaughnesy |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (available communication) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5287551A CLAIM 1 . A radio communication system having at least one resource controller which is able to allocate a plurality of communication resources and issue a busy signal , via a control resource , to a communication unit when a requested communication resource is unavailable , the communication unit being able to request access to a first communication resource in order to participate in a first communication , the radio communication system comprising : means at the communication unit for receiving the busy signal on the control resource , thereby producing a denied communication unit and placing said denied communication unit in a wait state upon receipt of the busy signal ; means at the resource controller for allowing said denied communication unit to monitor a second communication on a second communication resource ; means at said denied communication unit for participating in said second communication , while remaining in said wait state ; and means at the resource controller for issuing , when a communication resource of the type requested by said denied communication unit becomes available , a call-back signal directed to said denied communication unit during the second communication , thereby giving the denied communication unit access to the available communication (wireless transmission) resource . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission (available communication) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5287551A CLAIM 1 . A radio communication system having at least one resource controller which is able to allocate a plurality of communication resources and issue a busy signal , via a control resource , to a communication unit when a requested communication resource is unavailable , the communication unit being able to request access to a first communication resource in order to participate in a first communication , the radio communication system comprising : means at the communication unit for receiving the busy signal on the control resource , thereby producing a denied communication unit and placing said denied communication unit in a wait state upon receipt of the busy signal ; means at the resource controller for allowing said denied communication unit to monitor a second communication on a second communication resource ; means at said denied communication unit for participating in said second communication , while remaining in said wait state ; and means at the resource controller for issuing , when a communication resource of the type requested by said denied communication unit becomes available , a call-back signal directed to said denied communication unit during the second communication , thereby giving the denied communication unit access to the available communication (wireless transmission) resource . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (available communication) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5287551A CLAIM 1 . A radio communication system having at least one resource controller which is able to allocate a plurality of communication resources and issue a busy signal , via a control resource , to a communication unit when a requested communication resource is unavailable , the communication unit being able to request access to a first communication resource in order to participate in a first communication , the radio communication system comprising : means at the communication unit for receiving the busy signal on the control resource , thereby producing a denied communication unit and placing said denied communication unit in a wait state upon receipt of the busy signal ; means at the resource controller for allowing said denied communication unit to monitor a second communication on a second communication resource ; means at said denied communication unit for participating in said second communication , while remaining in said wait state ; and means at the resource controller for issuing , when a communication resource of the type requested by said denied communication unit becomes available , a call-back signal directed to said denied communication unit during the second communication , thereby giving the denied communication unit access to the available communication (wireless transmission) resource . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (radio communication unit) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5287551A CLAIM 7 . A radio communication unit (processing function) which is able to request , via a control resource , access to a first communication resource in order to engage in a first communication , and is further able to receive a plurality of signals from a resource controller , the radio communication unit further comprising : means for receiving a busy signal from the resource controller when the first communication resource is unavailable , thereby producing a denied communication unit and placing said denied communication unit in a wait state upon receipt of the busy signal ; at said denied communication unit ; means for participating in a second communication on a second communication resource , while remaining in said wait state for said first communication resource ; means for receiving a call-back signal from the resource controller during the second communication when a communication resource of the same type as the first communication resource becomes available , such that the denied communication unit is given access to the available communication resource ; and means for responding to the call back signal . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5249053A Filed: 1992-08-07 Issued: 1993-09-28 Filmless digital camera with selective image compression (Original Assignee) Dycam Inc (Current Assignee) Dycam Inc Jaswant R. Jain |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (memory storage) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (memory capacity) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5249053A CLAIM 1 . In a filmless digital camera in which a predetermined number of images are captured by a CCD , that produces digital data representing said images , and stored in a digital memory having a predetermined allocated capacity per image , the method of compressing the digital data comprising the steps of dividing the digital data representing one of said images into a series of blocks of predetermined and uniform size each representing a predetermined number of pixels , compressing said data representing one of said blocks in accordance with a first predetermined algorithm , computing a measure bearing a pre-established relationship to the creation of artifacts upon decompression of said data , comparing said measure with a predetermined threshold value and (a) if said measure is less than said threshold , recording said data after compression in accordance with said first algorithm , or (b) if said measure is greater than said threshold , compressing said data as a function of a second algorithm having a characteristic of producing less intense artifacts , and recording said data , repeating the above process for each block of said image , measuring the memory capacity (data carrying capacities) required for storage of said image and (a) if said memory capacity exceeds said allocated capacity per image by more than a predetermined amount , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to reduce the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to reduce the memory utilized to record the compressed image , or (b) if said memory capacity is less by a predetermined amount than said allocated capacity , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to increase the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to increase the memory utilized to record the compressed image , and repeating the above process until the memory utilized in recording said image is within predetermined tolerances of said allocated memory . US5249053A CLAIM 10 . A camera as claimed in claim 9 including means for determining the total memory capacity required for said image , means for modifying said pre-established quantization scale factor and said threshold to increase or decrease the memory storage (data processing means) capacity required to store said image to utilize an increased proportion of the allocated memory , and means for repeating the foregoing process until the compressed image is within the preset tolerances of the storage capacity allocated for such image . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (memory storage) comprising a host PC (digital camera) having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5249053A CLAIM 1 . In a filmless digital camera (host PC) in which a predetermined number of images are captured by a CCD , that produces digital data representing said images , and stored in a digital memory having a predetermined allocated capacity per image , the method of compressing the digital data comprising the steps of dividing the digital data representing one of said images into a series of blocks of predetermined and uniform size each representing a predetermined number of pixels , compressing said data representing one of said blocks in accordance with a first predetermined algorithm , computing a measure bearing a pre-established relationship to the creation of artifacts upon decompression of said data , comparing said measure with a predetermined threshold value and (a) if said measure is less than said threshold , recording said data after compression in accordance with said first algorithm , or (b) if said measure is greater than said threshold , compressing said data as a function of a second algorithm having a characteristic of producing less intense artifacts , and recording said data , repeating the above process for each block of said image , measuring the memory capacity required for storage of said image and (a) if said memory capacity exceeds said allocated capacity per image by more than a predetermined amount , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to reduce the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to reduce the memory utilized to record the compressed image , or (b) if said memory capacity is less by a predetermined amount than said allocated capacity , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to increase the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to increase the memory utilized to record the compressed image , and repeating the above process until the memory utilized in recording said image is within predetermined tolerances of said allocated memory . US5249053A CLAIM 10 . A camera as claimed in claim 9 including means for determining the total memory capacity required for said image , means for modifying said pre-established quantization scale factor and said threshold to increase or decrease the memory storage (data processing means) capacity required to store said image to utilize an increased proportion of the allocated memory , and means for repeating the foregoing process until the compressed image is within the preset tolerances of the storage capacity allocated for such image . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (high frequency) . |
US5249053A CLAIM 7 . In a filmless digital camera in which a predetermined number of images are captured by a CCD that produces digital data representing said images and stored in a digital memory having a predetermined allocated capacity per image , a method of compressing the digital data comprising the steps of dividing the digital data representing said image into a series of blocks of uniform size containing a predetermined number of pixels , successively compressing the data representing each of said blocks by a DCT method with a predetermined scale factor , determining for each block a coefficient index equal to sum of the high frequency (radio frequencies) non-zero coefficients derived by said DCT method , establishing a predetermined threshold number , determining whether said coefficient index is greater or smaller than said threshold number , compressing said data for each of said blocks by the differential coding method if said coefficient index exceeds said threshold number by a predetermined amount , and recording said data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5249053A CLAIM 1 . In a filmless digital camera in which a predetermined number of images are captured by a CCD , that produces digital data representing said images , and stored in a digital memory having a predetermined allocated capacity per image , the method of compressing the digital data comprising the steps of dividing the digital data representing one (vibration data) of said images into a series of blocks of predetermined and uniform size each representing a predetermined number of pixels , compressing said data representing one of said blocks in accordance with a first predetermined algorithm , computing a measure bearing a pre-established relationship to the creation of artifacts upon decompression of said data , comparing said measure with a predetermined threshold value and (a) if said measure is less than said threshold , recording said data after compression in accordance with said first algorithm , or (b) if said measure is greater than said threshold , compressing said data as a function of a second algorithm having a characteristic of producing less intense artifacts , and recording said data , repeating the above process for each block of said image , measuring the memory capacity required for storage of said image and (a) if said memory capacity exceeds said allocated capacity per image by more than a predetermined amount , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to reduce the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to reduce the memory utilized to record the compressed image , or (b) if said memory capacity is less by a predetermined amount than said allocated capacity , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to increase the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to increase the memory utilized to record the compressed image , and repeating the above process until the memory utilized in recording said image is within predetermined tolerances of said allocated memory . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (memory storage) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (memory capacity) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5249053A CLAIM 1 . In a filmless digital camera in which a predetermined number of images are captured by a CCD , that produces digital data representing said images , and stored in a digital memory having a predetermined allocated capacity per image , the method of compressing the digital data comprising the steps of dividing the digital data representing one of said images into a series of blocks of predetermined and uniform size each representing a predetermined number of pixels , compressing said data representing one of said blocks in accordance with a first predetermined algorithm , computing a measure bearing a pre-established relationship to the creation of artifacts upon decompression of said data , comparing said measure with a predetermined threshold value and (a) if said measure is less than said threshold , recording said data after compression in accordance with said first algorithm , or (b) if said measure is greater than said threshold , compressing said data as a function of a second algorithm having a characteristic of producing less intense artifacts , and recording said data , repeating the above process for each block of said image , measuring the memory capacity (data carrying capacities) required for storage of said image and (a) if said memory capacity exceeds said allocated capacity per image by more than a predetermined amount , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to reduce the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to reduce the memory utilized to record the compressed image , or (b) if said memory capacity is less by a predetermined amount than said allocated capacity , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to increase the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to increase the memory utilized to record the compressed image , and repeating the above process until the memory utilized in recording said image is within predetermined tolerances of said allocated memory . US5249053A CLAIM 10 . A camera as claimed in claim 9 including means for determining the total memory capacity required for said image , means for modifying said pre-established quantization scale factor and said threshold to increase or decrease the memory storage (data processing means) capacity required to store said image to utilize an increased proportion of the allocated memory , and means for repeating the foregoing process until the compressed image is within the preset tolerances of the storage capacity allocated for such image . US5249053A CLAIM 11 . An image comparison system comprising means for generating a digital block of data representing part of an image to be compressed , primary compression means for compressing said data block in accordance with a first algorithm that compresses the data by at least 50% , secondary compression means for compressing said data block in accordance with an alternate algorithm that would on decompression produce less significant artifacts than said primary compression means , measuring means for measuring the amount of data from said primary compression means representing high spatial frequencies in the image data , compression control means (control means) responsive to said measuring means for deciding whether said data block is compressed by said primary compression means or said secondary compression means , and means for recording the compressed data block . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5249053A CLAIM 11 . An image comparison system comprising means for generating a digital block of data representing part of an image to be compressed , primary compression means for compressing said data block in accordance with a first algorithm that compresses the data by at least 50% , secondary compression means for compressing said data block in accordance with an alternate algorithm that would on decompression produce less significant artifacts than said primary compression means , measuring means for measuring the amount of data from said primary compression means representing high spatial frequencies in the image data , compression control means (control means) responsive to said measuring means for deciding whether said data block is compressed by said primary compression means or said secondary compression means , and means for recording the compressed data block . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (representing one) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5249053A CLAIM 1 . In a filmless digital camera in which a predetermined number of images are captured by a CCD , that produces digital data representing said images , and stored in a digital memory having a predetermined allocated capacity per image , the method of compressing the digital data comprising the steps of dividing the digital data representing one (vibration data) of said images into a series of blocks of predetermined and uniform size each representing a predetermined number of pixels , compressing said data representing one of said blocks in accordance with a first predetermined algorithm , computing a measure bearing a pre-established relationship to the creation of artifacts upon decompression of said data , comparing said measure with a predetermined threshold value and (a) if said measure is less than said threshold , recording said data after compression in accordance with said first algorithm , or (b) if said measure is greater than said threshold , compressing said data as a function of a second algorithm having a characteristic of producing less intense artifacts , and recording said data , repeating the above process for each block of said image , measuring the memory capacity required for storage of said image and (a) if said memory capacity exceeds said allocated capacity per image by more than a predetermined amount , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to reduce the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to reduce the memory utilized to record the compressed image , or (b) if said memory capacity is less by a predetermined amount than said allocated capacity , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to increase the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to increase the memory utilized to record the compressed image , and repeating the above process until the memory utilized in recording said image is within predetermined tolerances of said allocated memory . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5249053A CLAIM 1 . In a filmless digital camera in which a predetermined number of images are captured by a CCD , that produces digital data representing said images , and stored in a digital memory having a predetermined allocated capacity per image , the method of compressing the digital data comprising the steps of dividing the digital data representing one (vibration data) of said images into a series of blocks of predetermined and uniform size each representing a predetermined number of pixels , compressing said data representing one of said blocks in accordance with a first predetermined algorithm , computing a measure bearing a pre-established relationship to the creation of artifacts upon decompression of said data , comparing said measure with a predetermined threshold value and (a) if said measure is less than said threshold , recording said data after compression in accordance with said first algorithm , or (b) if said measure is greater than said threshold , compressing said data as a function of a second algorithm having a characteristic of producing less intense artifacts , and recording said data , repeating the above process for each block of said image , measuring the memory capacity required for storage of said image and (a) if said memory capacity exceeds said allocated capacity per image by more than a predetermined amount , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to reduce the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to reduce the memory utilized to record the compressed image , or (b) if said memory capacity is less by a predetermined amount than said allocated capacity , modifying the parameters of said first algorithm and changing said threshold to increase the number of blocks compressed by said second algorithm thereby to increase the memory utilized to record the compressed image , and repeating the above process until the memory utilized in recording said image is within predetermined tolerances of said allocated memory . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5305295A Filed: 1992-06-29 Issued: 1994-04-19 Efficient method and apparatus for access and storage of compressed data (Original Assignee) Apple Computer Inc (Current Assignee) Apple Inc Ke-Chiang Chu |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5305295A CLAIM 10 . The data storage and access method of claim 1 further including the step of if any logical block of said data file is modified and re-compressed after being accessed and de-compressed then : i) storing said re-compressed and modified logical block of said data file into any of said storage medium segments which previously contained said compressed logical block of said data file if said re-compressed and modified logical block of said data file fits , else ii) retrieving all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last logical block of said data file , de-compressing all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last block of said data file , and repeating step (data processing means) s (a) through (c) on all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last block of said data file . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (determined size) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5305295A CLAIM 1 . A method of data storage and access in a storage medium subdivisible into separately addressable segments , said data storage and access method comprising the following steps : a) compressing a data file into separate blocks of a predetermined size (data packet, effect packet) ; b) storing each said predetermined size compressed logical block of said data file into said storage medium segments ; c) mapping said uncompressed logical blocks of said data file to said storage medium segments containing said compressed logical blocks of said data file , said mapping providing an access correlation between each said uncompressed logical block and each said storage medium segment containing said compressed logical block of each said uncompressed logical block . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (repeating step) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5305295A CLAIM 10 . The data storage and access method of claim 1 further including the step of if any logical block of said data file is modified and re-compressed after being accessed and de-compressed then : i) storing said re-compressed and modified logical block of said data file into any of said storage medium segments which previously contained said compressed logical block of said data file if said re-compressed and modified logical block of said data file fits , else ii) retrieving all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last logical block of said data file , de-compressing all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last block of said data file , and repeating step (data processing means) s (a) through (c) on all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last block of said data file . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5305295A CLAIM 10 . The data storage and access method of claim 1 further including the step of if any logical block of said data file is modified and re-compressed after being accessed and de-compressed then : i) storing said re-compressed and modified logical block of said data file into any of said storage medium segments which previously contained said compressed logical block of said data file if said re-compressed and modified logical block of said data file fits , else ii) retrieving all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last logical block of said data file , de-compressing all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last block of said data file , and repeating step (data processing means) s (a) through (c) on all logical blocks from said modified logical block of said data file to the last block of said data file . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5260968A Filed: 1992-06-23 Issued: 1993-11-09 Method and apparatus for multiplexing communications signals through blind adaptive spatial filtering (Original Assignee) University of California (Current Assignee) University of California William A. Gardner, Stephan V. Schell |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5260968A CLAIM 13 . A method of reducing co-channel interference between radio communications signals , comprising the steps of : (a) initiating radio communications between a user and a base station coupled to an array of antennas ; (b) determining if radio communications signals transmitted from said user to said base station are spatially separable from signals transmitted by other users to said base station ; (c) allocating to a user with a spatially separable signal a distinct communications channel (communications channel) which spectrally overlaps that of another user ; (d) allocating to a user with a spatially non-separable signal a distinct communications channel which is spectrally disjoint with those of other users ; (e) receiving communications signals from a plurality of users on said array of antennas ; (f) determining the optimum reception patterns of each of said received signals at said array of antennas ; and (g) transmitting signals from said base station to said users wherein the radiation pattern of the signal transmitted to a user corresponds to the optimum reception pattern of the signal received from that user at said base station . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (receiving radio) . |
US5260968A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus for spatial multiplexing of communications signals , comprising : (a) a plurality of antennas arranged in an array ; (b) receiving means for receiving radio (frequency basis) frequency signals , said receiving means coupled to said array of antennas ; (c) spectral coherence processor means for restoring spectral coherence of signals received by said array of antennas and generating weight factors for each of said antennas , said processor means coupled to said receiving means ; (d) transmitting means for transmitting radio frequency signals , said transmitting means coupled to said array of antennas ; and (e) means for adapting radio frequency signals transmitted from said transmitting means by said weight factors , whereby the radio frequency radiation pattern of a signal transmitted to a user corresponds to the optimum reception pattern for the signal transmitted by said user measured at said array of antennas . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (carrier frequency) . |
US5260968A CLAIM 9 . A method for multiplexing communications signals having overlapping spectral bands , comprising the steps of : (a) receiving a plurality of digital radio communications signals on an array of antennas , each of said communications signals having a distinct carrier frequency (radio frequencies) corresponding to a specified user ; (b) identifying a signal of interest from said plurality of communications signals using the carrier frequency of said signal of interest , said signal of interest corresponding to communications from a specified user ; (c) determining a weight factor for each antenna in said array of antennas through spectral coherence restoral for said signal of interest to realize an optimum reception pattern for said signal of interest and the remainder of interfering signals in said plurality of signals ; and (d) transmitting a signal to said user over said array of antennas , said transmitted signal adjusted at each of said antennas by the corresponding weight factor , whereby the radiation pattern of said transmitted signal from said array of antennas is substantially identical to said reception pattern for said received signal of interest . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (spatial multiplexing) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5260968A CLAIM 13 . A method of reducing co-channel interference between radio communications signals , comprising the steps of : (a) initiating radio communications between a user and a base station coupled to an array of antennas ; (b) determining if radio communications signals transmitted from said user to said base station are spatially separable from signals transmitted by other users to said base station ; (c) allocating to a user with a spatially separable signal a distinct communications channel (communications channel) which spectrally overlaps that of another user ; (d) allocating to a user with a spatially non-separable signal a distinct communications channel which is spectrally disjoint with those of other users ; (e) receiving communications signals from a plurality of users on said array of antennas ; (f) determining the optimum reception patterns of each of said received signals at said array of antennas ; and (g) transmitting signals from said base station to said users wherein the radiation pattern of the signal transmitted to a user corresponds to the optimum reception pattern of the signal received from that user at said base station . US5260968A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus for spatial multiplexing (division basis, effect division) of communications signals , comprising : (a) a plurality of antennas arranged in an array ; (b) receiving means for receiving radio frequency signals , said receiving means coupled to said array of antennas ; (c) spectral coherence processor means for restoring spectral coherence of signals received by said array of antennas and generating weight factors for each of said antennas , said processor means coupled to said receiving means ; (d) transmitting means for transmitting radio frequency signals , said transmitting means coupled to said array of antennas ; and (e) means for adapting radio frequency signals transmitted from said transmitting means by said weight factors , whereby the radio frequency radiation pattern of a signal transmitted to a user corresponds to the optimum reception pattern for the signal transmitted by said user measured at said array of antennas . US5260968A CLAIM 21 . A space , time and frequency multiplexed communications system , comprising : (a) a base station , said base station including an array of antennas ; (b) call initiation and control means (control means) for establishing a radio frequency link between said base station and a plurality of users ; (c) direction of arrival estimating means for estimating the direction of arrivals of radio frequency signals transmitted from said users to said base station and the multipath reflections of said signals ; (d) channel allocation means for allocating spectrally overlapping communications channels to users having spatially separable signals and allocating spectrally disjoint communications channels to users having spatially non-separable signals ; and (e) adapting means for adapting said array of antennas using spectral coherence properties of said received signals ; and (f) transmission means for transmitting signals to said users , said signals emanating from said array of antennas , the radiation pattern of a signal intended for a given user being substantially identical to the optimum reception pattern for the signal received from said user at said array of antennas . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (receiving radio) . |
US5260968A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus for spatial multiplexing of communications signals , comprising : (a) a plurality of antennas arranged in an array ; (b) receiving means for receiving radio (frequency basis) frequency signals , said receiving means coupled to said array of antennas ; (c) spectral coherence processor means for restoring spectral coherence of signals received by said array of antennas and generating weight factors for each of said antennas , said processor means coupled to said receiving means ; (d) transmitting means for transmitting radio frequency signals , said transmitting means coupled to said array of antennas ; and (e) means for adapting radio frequency signals transmitted from said transmitting means by said weight factors , whereby the radio frequency radiation pattern of a signal transmitted to a user corresponds to the optimum reception pattern for the signal transmitted by said user measured at said array of antennas . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5260968A CLAIM 21 . A space , time and frequency multiplexed communications system , comprising : (a) a base station , said base station including an array of antennas ; (b) call initiation and control means (control means) for establishing a radio frequency link between said base station and a plurality of users ; (c) direction of arrival estimating means for estimating the direction of arrivals of radio frequency signals transmitted from said users to said base station and the multipath reflections of said signals ; (d) channel allocation means for allocating spectrally overlapping communications channels to users having spatially separable signals and allocating spectrally disjoint communications channels to users having spatially non-separable signals ; and (e) adapting means for adapting said array of antennas using spectral coherence properties of said received signals ; and (f) transmission means for transmitting signals to said users , said signals emanating from said array of antennas , the radiation pattern of a signal intended for a given user being substantially identical to the optimum reception pattern for the signal received from said user at said array of antennas . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5313407A Filed: 1992-06-03 Issued: 1994-05-17 Integrated active vibration cancellation and machine diagnostic system (Original Assignee) Ford Motor Co (Current Assignee) Visteon Global Technologies Inc Timothy A. Tiernan, Earl R. Geddes, Mark L. Mollon |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (adaptive filter) of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5313407A CLAIM 2 . Apparatus comprising : a machine having relatively moving parts wherein operation of said machine creates vibrations ; transducer means for combining counter-vibrations with said vibrations ; sensor means for sensing residual vibrations remaining after said combination of vibrations and counter-vibrations ; controller means coupled to said transducer and said sensor (analogue format) means for actuating said transducer and adapting to a controller state which minimizes said residual vibrations ; and comparing means for comparing said adapted controller state with predetermined states to classify a corresponding operating status of said machine . US5313407A CLAIM 7 . An integrated vehicle system for actively cancelling exhaust noise in an exhaust conduit of an engine and for analyzing performance of said engine , comprising : a cancellation system including : input transducer means for producing an input signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a first location in said conduit ; output transducer means for producing a cancelling pressure wave at a second location in said conduit in response to an output signal , said first location being between said second location and said engine ; error transducer means for producing an error signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a third location in said conduit , said second location being between said first and third locations ; and adaptive filter (wireless transmission) means responsive to said input signal and said error signal for producing said output signal , said adaptive filter means including a plurality of digital filter coefficients having digital values determined in response to said error signal ; and performance monitor means coupled to said cancellation system to classify a performance parameter of said engine in response to at least one signal from said cancellation system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (rotational positions) and said wireless transmission (adaptive filter) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5313407A CLAIM 7 . An integrated vehicle system for actively cancelling exhaust noise in an exhaust conduit of an engine and for analyzing performance of said engine , comprising : a cancellation system including : input transducer means for producing an input signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a first location in said conduit ; output transducer means for producing a cancelling pressure wave at a second location in said conduit in response to an output signal , said first location being between said second location and said engine ; error transducer means for producing an error signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a third location in said conduit , said second location being between said first and third locations ; and adaptive filter (wireless transmission) means responsive to said input signal and said error signal for producing said output signal , said adaptive filter means including a plurality of digital filter coefficients having digital values determined in response to said error signal ; and performance monitor means coupled to said cancellation system to classify a performance parameter of said engine in response to at least one signal from said cancellation system . US5313407A CLAIM 15 . The system of claim 7 further comprising : engine position means for producing a position signal identifying predetermined rotational positions (servicing sensors) of said engine ; wherein said performance monitor means is coupled to receive said position signal and wherein said predetermined performance parameter is an individual engine-cylinder parameter . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (said position) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5313407A CLAIM 15 . The system of claim 7 further comprising : engine position means for producing a position signal identifying predetermined rotational positions of said engine ; wherein said performance monitor means is coupled to receive said position (sense vibrations) signal and wherein said predetermined performance parameter is an individual engine-cylinder parameter . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (adaptive filter) of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5313407A CLAIM 2 . Apparatus comprising : a machine having relatively moving parts wherein operation of said machine creates vibrations ; transducer means for combining counter-vibrations with said vibrations ; sensor means for sensing residual vibrations remaining after said combination of vibrations and counter-vibrations ; controller means coupled to said transducer and said sensor (analogue format) means for actuating said transducer and adapting to a controller state which minimizes said residual vibrations ; and comparing means for comparing said adapted controller state with predetermined states to classify a corresponding operating status of said machine . US5313407A CLAIM 7 . An integrated vehicle system for actively cancelling exhaust noise in an exhaust conduit of an engine and for analyzing performance of said engine , comprising : a cancellation system including : input transducer means for producing an input signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a first location in said conduit ; output transducer means for producing a cancelling pressure wave at a second location in said conduit in response to an output signal , said first location being between said second location and said engine ; error transducer means for producing an error signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a third location in said conduit , said second location being between said first and third locations ; and adaptive filter (wireless transmission) means responsive to said input (control means) signal and said error signal for producing said output signal , said adaptive filter means including a plurality of digital filter coefficients having digital values determined in response to said error signal ; and performance monitor means coupled to said cancellation system to classify a performance parameter of said engine in response to at least one signal from said cancellation system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5313407A CLAIM 7 . An integrated vehicle system for actively cancelling exhaust noise in an exhaust conduit of an engine and for analyzing performance of said engine , comprising : a cancellation system including : input transducer means for producing an input signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a first location in said conduit ; output transducer means for producing a cancelling pressure wave at a second location in said conduit in response to an output signal , said first location being between said second location and said engine ; error transducer means for producing an error signal proportional to a sound pressure wave at a third location in said conduit , said second location being between said first and third locations ; and adaptive filter means responsive to said input (control means) signal and said error signal for producing said output signal , said adaptive filter means including a plurality of digital filter coefficients having digital values determined in response to said error signal ; and performance monitor means coupled to said cancellation system to classify a performance parameter of said engine in response to at least one signal from said cancellation system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (said position) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5313407A CLAIM 15 . The system of claim 7 further comprising : engine position means for producing a position signal identifying predetermined rotational positions of said engine ; wherein said performance monitor means is coupled to receive said position (sense vibrations) signal and wherein said predetermined performance parameter is an individual engine-cylinder parameter . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5493490A Filed: 1992-05-05 Issued: 1996-02-20 Electronic proposal preparation system for selling vehicles (Original Assignee) Clear With Computers Inc (Current Assignee) CLEAR WTH COMPUTERS LLC Jerome D. Johnson |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (vehicle information) (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5493490A CLAIM 1 . A computer-based system for generating a customized proposal for selling vehicles to particular customers , comprising : a) input means for receiving information identifying a customer' ; s desired vehicle features and uses , comprising : i) means for presenting the customer with a plurality of questions relating to features and uses of the vehicles ; and ii) means for receiving a plurality of answers to the questions , the answers specifying the customer' ; s desired vehicle features and uses ; b) receive means for electronically receiving vehicle pictures , vehicle environment pictures , and text segments ; c) processing means for gathering vehicle information (noise vibration harshness) for use in generating the customized proposal , comprising : i) means for electronically selecting a particular vehicle picture in response to at least one of the answers ; ii) means for electronically selecting a particular vehicle environment picture in response to at least one of the answers ; and iii) means for electronically selecting a particular text segment in response to at least one of the answers ; and d) output means , coupled to the receive means and the processing means , for receiving the gathered vehicle information and for compiling the gathered vehicle information into the customized proposal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (vehicle information) (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5493490A CLAIM 1 . A computer-based system for generating a customized proposal for selling vehicles to particular customers , comprising : a) input means for receiving information identifying a customer' ; s desired vehicle features and uses , comprising : i) means for presenting the customer with a plurality of questions relating to features and uses of the vehicles ; and ii) means for receiving a plurality of answers to the questions , the answers specifying the customer' ; s desired vehicle features and uses ; b) receive means for electronically receiving vehicle pictures , vehicle environment pictures , and text segments ; c) processing means for gathering vehicle information (noise vibration harshness) for use in generating the customized proposal , comprising : i) means for electronically selecting a particular vehicle picture in response to at least one of the answers ; ii) means for electronically selecting a particular vehicle environment picture in response to at least one of the answers ; and iii) means for electronically selecting a particular text segment in response to at least one of the answers ; and d) output means , coupled to the receive means and the processing means , for receiving the gathered vehicle information and for compiling the gathered vehicle information into the customized proposal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification (selected item) of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5493490A CLAIM 26 . The system of claim 1 wherein : (a) the input means further comprises means for receiving user-selected item (to enable identification) s to be included within the customized proposal ; and (b) the processing means further comprises means for arranging the user-selected items into a table of contents and for generating the table of contents within the customized proposal . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5291475A Filed: 1992-03-27 Issued: 1994-03-01 Slot hopped FD/TD/CDMA (Original Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc (Current Assignee) Motorola Mobility LLC Eugene J. Bruckert |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (communication signals) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals (primary data, data sensors, division basis, servicing sensors) , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels (data transmission) defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communications device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (communication signals) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals (primary data, data sensors, division basis, servicing sensors) , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communications device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (communication signals) and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals (primary data, data sensors, division basis, servicing sensors) , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communications device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, wireless communication) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communication (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) s device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, wireless communication) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (predetermined frequency, wireless communication) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communication (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) s device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (communication signals) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals (primary data, data sensors, division basis, servicing sensors) , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communications device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, wireless communication) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communication (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) s device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (communication signals) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals (primary data, data sensors, division basis, servicing sensors) , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communications device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (communication signals) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals (primary data, data sensors, division basis, servicing sensors) , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communications device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, wireless communication) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (predetermined frequency, wireless communication) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5291475A CLAIM 1 . In a wireless frequency and time division multiple access , FD/TDMA , communications system for transmitting communication signals , said FD/TDMA system having communication channels defined by a plurality of slots within a frame , a hopped wireless communication (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) s device comprising , operatively coupled in series : means for assigning , sequentially by frame , one of said communication signals to at least one slot at a time of said plurality of slots such that each of said plurality of slots is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined slot sequence ; and means for assigning , sequentially , said one of said communication signals to at least one frequency at a time of a plurality of frequencies such that each of said plurality of frequencies is assigned to said communication signal according to a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations) sequence , wherein said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said slot is prime with respect to said means for assigning said one of said communication signals to said frequency . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5301122A Filed: 1992-02-12 Issued: 1994-04-05 Measuring and monitoring system (Original Assignee) Measuring and Monitoring Inc (Current Assignee) MEASURING & MONITORING Inc ; Measuring and Monitoring Inc ; Measuring and Monitoring Services Inc B. James Halpern |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (real time) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5301122A CLAIM 1 . A system for sampling , formatting , storing , processing and communicating to a central location data representing the power usage of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site , comprising : (a) a host computer located at said central location ; (b) a plurality of sensors each with an output representing the on-off condition of a respective one of said plurality of power consuming devices , each of said sensors being located at a respective one of said power consuming devices ; (c) a processor , coupled to said plurality of sensors , at said remote site comprising : (1) means for storing said data , said data comprising said on-off condition information for each of said power consumer devices , sampled repetitively , at a pre-determined time interval for a predetermined time period ; (2) a real time (data sensors) clock/calendar ; (3) a micro-controller ; and (d) means , coupled to said processor , for communicating said data from said remote site directly to said central location said means for communicating said data comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means ; and said host computer comprising means for controlling the operation and timing of said processor comprising means for communicating status and command information from said host computer directly to said remote site , said means for communicating said status and central information comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means , and means in said processor for storing said status and command information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (real time) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5301122A CLAIM 1 . A system for sampling , formatting , storing , processing and communicating to a central location data representing the power usage of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site , comprising : (a) a host computer located at said central location ; (b) a plurality of sensors each with an output representing the on-off condition of a respective one of said plurality of power consuming devices , each of said sensors being located at a respective one of said power consuming devices ; (c) a processor , coupled to said plurality of sensors , at said remote site comprising : (1) means for storing said data , said data comprising said on-off condition information for each of said power consumer devices , sampled repetitively , at a pre-determined time interval for a predetermined time period ; (2) a real time (data sensors) clock/calendar ; (3) a micro-controller ; and (d) means , coupled to said processor , for communicating said data from said remote site directly to said central location said means for communicating said data comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means ; and said host computer comprising means for controlling the operation and timing of said processor comprising means for communicating status and command information from said host computer directly to said remote site , said means for communicating said status and central information comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means , and means in said processor for storing said status and command information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC (consumer device) having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5301122A CLAIM 1 . A system for sampling , formatting , storing , processing and communicating to a central location data representing the power usage of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site , comprising : (a) a host computer located at said central location ; (b) a plurality of sensors each with an output representing the on-off condition of a respective one of said plurality of power consuming devices , each of said sensors being located at a respective one of said power consuming devices ; (c) a processor , coupled to said plurality of sensors , at said remote site comprising : (1) means for storing said data , said data comprising said on-off condition information for each of said power consumer device (host PC) s , sampled repetitively , at a pre-determined time interval for a predetermined time period ; (2) a real time clock/calendar ; (3) a micro-controller ; and (d) means , coupled to said processor , for communicating said data from said remote site directly to said central location said means for communicating said data comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means ; and said host computer comprising means for controlling the operation and timing of said processor comprising means for communicating status and command information from said host computer directly to said remote site , said means for communicating said status and central information comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means , and means in said processor for storing said status and command information . US5301122A CLAIM 85 . The system of claim 84 , wherein said means to convert said analogue output into digital signals (corresponding one) comprises an A to D converter . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (unique identification) and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5301122A CLAIM 22 . A system for sampling , formatting , storing and communicating to a central location , data representing the power usage of a plurality of power consuming devices at a plurality of remote sites , comprising : (a) a host computer located at said central location ; (b) a plurality of sensors at each of said plurality of remote sites , each of said sensors with an output which represents the on-off condition of a respective one of said plurality of power consuming devices , each of said sensors being located at a respective one of said power consuming devices ; (c) a processor , coupled to said plurality of sensors , at each of said plurality of remote sites comprising : (1) means for storing said data , said data comprising said on-off condition information for each of said power consumer devices , sampled repetitively , at a pre-determined time interval for a predetermined time period ; (2) a real time clock/calendar ; (3) a micro-controller ; and (4) means for accepting from said host computer an identification indicia which is unique for each remote site ; and said host computer comprising means for controlling the operation and timing of said processor at each of said plurality of remote sites , comprising means for communicating status and command information from said host computer to each of said plurality of remote sites , said means for communicating said status and central information comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means , and means for storing in said processor said status and command information and each of said processors further comprises means for accepting only said information which includes its unique identification (servicing sensors) indicia . (d) means , coupled to each of said processors , for communicating said data from each of said plurality of remote sites to said central location said means for communicating said data comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means ; and |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing device) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5301122A CLAIM 57 . A method for automatically and repetitively sampling and storing data representing the on/off condition of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site with a processor using a random access memory (RAM) located at a remote site , and of communicating said data to a host computer , comprising the steps of : (a) receiving , at said processor , status and command information from said host computer including data specifying the time and date at which said remote processor should initiate said sampling of said data , the time interval between samples of said data and the time and date at which said remote processor should report to , and communicate said sampled data to , said host computer ; (b) storing said status and command data in said RAM ; (c) sequentially sampling , at said time interval , the outputs of a plurality of power sensing device (sense vibrations) s , representing said on/off condition , each of said devices being installed at a respective one of said plurality of sensors , and communicating said outputs to said remote processor at said time and date for initiating said sampling ; (d) storing said outputs of said sensors in said RAM ; (e) sequentially storing each of said sequentially sampled outputs in said RAM ; and (g) transmitting such said sampled output data directly from said processor to said host computer , using ordinary public telephone lines only , independent of any power transmission lines or means , at said specified reporting time and date . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (real time) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5301122A CLAIM 1 . A system for sampling , formatting , storing , processing and communicating to a central location data representing the power usage of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site , comprising : (a) a host computer located at said central location ; (b) a plurality of sensors each with an output representing the on-off condition of a respective one of said plurality of power consuming devices , each of said sensors being located at a respective one of said power consuming devices ; (c) a processor , coupled to said plurality of sensors , at said remote site comprising : (1) means for storing said data , said data comprising said on-off condition information for each of said power consumer devices , sampled repetitively , at a pre-determined time interval for a predetermined time period ; (2) a real time (data sensors) clock/calendar ; (3) a micro-controller ; and (d) means , coupled to said processor , for communicating said data from said remote site directly to said central location said means for communicating said data comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means ; and said host computer comprising means for controlling the operation and timing of said processor comprising means for communicating status and command information from said host computer directly to said remote site , said means for communicating said status and central information comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means , and means in said processor for storing said status and command information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5301122A CLAIM 1 . A system for sampling , formatting , storing , processing and communicating to a central location data representing the power usage of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site , comprising : (a) a host computer located at said central location ; (b) a plurality of sensors each with an output representing the on-off condition of a respective one of said plurality of power consuming devices , each of said sensors being located at a respective one of said power consuming devices ; (c) a processor , coupled to said plurality of sensors , at said remote site comprising : (1) means for storing said data , said data comprising said on-off condition information for each of said power consumer devices , sampled repetitively , at a pre-determined time interval for a predetermined time period ; (2) a real time (data sensors) clock/calendar ; (3) a micro-controller ; and (d) means , coupled to said processor , for communicating said data from said remote site directly to said central location said means for communicating said data comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means ; and said host computer comprising means for controlling the operation and timing of said processor comprising means for communicating status and command information from said host computer directly to said remote site , said means for communicating said status and central information comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means , and means in said processor for storing said status and command information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5301122A CLAIM 1 . A system for sampling , formatting , storing , processing and communicating to a central location data representing the power usage of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site , comprising : (a) a host computer located at said central location ; (b) a plurality of sensors each with an output representing the on-off condition of a respective one of said plurality of power consuming devices , each of said sensors being located at a respective one of said power consuming devices ; (c) a processor , coupled to said plurality of sensors , at said remote site comprising : (1) means for storing said data , said data comprising said on-off condition information for each of said power consumer devices , sampled repetitively , at a pre-determined time interval for a predetermined time period ; (2) a real time (data sensors) clock/calendar ; (3) a micro-controller ; and (d) means , coupled to said processor , for communicating said data from said remote site directly to said central location said means for communicating said data comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means ; and said host computer comprising means for controlling the operation and timing of said processor comprising means for communicating status and command information from said host computer directly to said remote site , said means for communicating said status and central information comprising ordinary public telephone lines and being independent of any power transmission lines or means , and means in said processor for storing said status and command information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing device) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5301122A CLAIM 57 . A method for automatically and repetitively sampling and storing data representing the on/off condition of a plurality of power consuming devices at a remote site with a processor using a random access memory (RAM) located at a remote site , and of communicating said data to a host computer , comprising the steps of : (a) receiving , at said processor , status and command information from said host computer including data specifying the time and date at which said remote processor should initiate said sampling of said data , the time interval between samples of said data and the time and date at which said remote processor should report to , and communicate said sampled data to , said host computer ; (b) storing said status and command data in said RAM ; (c) sequentially sampling , at said time interval , the outputs of a plurality of power sensing device (sense vibrations) s , representing said on/off condition , each of said devices being installed at a respective one of said plurality of sensors , and communicating said outputs to said remote processor at said time and date for initiating said sampling ; (d) storing said outputs of said sensors in said RAM ; (e) sequentially storing each of said sequentially sampled outputs in said RAM ; and (g) transmitting such said sampled output data directly from said processor to said host computer , using ordinary public telephone lines only , independent of any power transmission lines or means , at said specified reporting time and date . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5279051A Filed: 1992-01-31 Issued: 1994-01-18 Footwear cushioning spring (Original Assignee) Ian Whatley (Current Assignee) REMOTE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC Ian Whatley |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (first side wall) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5279051A CLAIM 45 . A method of making an article of footwear comprising the steps of : (a) providing an upper having a first external side wall , (b) providing an outsole including a first upper surface , a first lower surface , and a second external side wall between the perimeters of said first upper and lower surfaces , (c) providing a midsole having a second upper surface upon which a sole of a foot is positioned during use , a second lower surface and a third external side wall between the perimeters of said second upper and lower surfaces , (d) providing an external cushioning spring including an angled strip of resilient elastic material , (e) fixing said midsole between said upper and said outsole , (f) fixing one end of the external cushioning spring on said second sidewall at a location at least 3 millimeters below said second upper surface of said midsole , and (g) fixing the other end of said angled strip on said first side wall (corresponding one) at least 3 millimeters vertically above said location at which said one end is fixed , such that a vertical force on said footwear created by a wearer of said footwear striking said outsole on a solid surface causes said angled strip to bend between said one end and said other end and absorb a portion of said force . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (elastic material) . |
US5279051A CLAIM 1 . An article of footwear comprising : an upper having a first external side wall , an outsole including a first upper surface , a first lower surface and a second external side wall between the perimeters of said first upper and lower surfaces , a midsole provided between said outsole and said upper , said midsole having a second upper surface upon which a sole of a foot is positioned during use of said article of footwear , a second lower surface , and a third external side wall between the perimeters of said second upper and lower surfaces , and an external cushioning spring comprising an angled strip of resilient elastic material (radio frequencies) , one end of said strip is fixed on said second external side wall at a location at least 3 mm below said second upper surface of said midsole , and the other end of said strip is fixed on said third external side wall , at least 3 mm vertically above said location , such that a vertical force on said footwear created by a wearer of said footwear striking said outsole on a solid surface causes said angled strip to bend between said one end and said other end and absorb a portion of said force . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (said strip) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US5279051A CLAIM 1 . An article of footwear comprising : an upper having a first external side wall , an outsole including a first upper surface , a first lower surface and a second external side wall between the perimeters of said first upper and lower surfaces , a midsole provided between said outsole and said upper , said midsole having a second upper surface upon which a sole of a foot is positioned during use of said article of footwear , a second lower surface , and a third external side wall between the perimeters of said second upper and lower surfaces , and an external cushioning spring comprising an angled strip of resilient elastic material , one end of said strip (feast one) is fixed on said second external side wall at a location at least 3 mm below said second upper surface of said midsole , and the other end of said strip is fixed on said third external side wall , at least 3 mm vertically above said location , such that a vertical force on said footwear created by a wearer of said footwear striking said outsole on a solid surface causes said angled strip to bend between said one end and said other end and absorb a portion of said force . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (two side) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5279051A CLAIM 68 . The method of claim 67 wherein said indentation is provided on one or two side (sense vibrations) s of said midsole and extends less than the entire width and length of said midsole . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (comprises i) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5279051A CLAIM 49 . The method of claim 47 or 48 , wherein said spring comprises an extension adapted for insertion between said outsole and said midsole , and one said fixing step comprises i (processing function) nserting said extension between said outsole and said midsole . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (two side) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5279051A CLAIM 68 . The method of claim 67 wherein said indentation is provided on one or two side (sense vibrations) s of said midsole and extends less than the entire width and length of said midsole . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5307340A Filed: 1991-12-30 Issued: 1994-04-26 Multipath transmission system with a troubleshooting arrangement for detecting failure (Original Assignee) Furukawa Electric Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Furukawa Electric Co Ltd ; Mazda Motor Corp Kiyoshi Inoue, Kyosuke Hashimoto, Yutaka Matsuda, Shoji Hara, Kunio Odaka, Seiji Hirano, Osamu Michihira, Yoshikazu Nobutoki |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5307340A CLAIM 1 . A multipath transmission system used for multipath transmission of multiplex signals to or from various apparatuses , comprising : transmission lines constituting at least two networks ; and a plurality of multiplex nodes connected to said transmission (data packet) lines , each of said plurality of multiplex nodes including communication means for signal transmission through said transmission lines belonging to an identical network of said at least two networks , at least one specific multiplex node , out of said plurality of multiplex nodes , including communication means connected to said transmission lines constituting at least two networks for relaying signals between said transmission lines of said at least two networks , and troubleshooting means for troubleshooting the connected transmission lines and said plurality of multiplex nodes connected to said transmission lines ; wherein said communication means of said at least one specific multiplex node includes : a first driver/receiver circuit for communication with the other multiplex nodes in case of a short in the connected transmission lines , and a second driver/receiver circuit for communication with the other multiplex nodes only when the connected transmission lines are normal ; and wherein said troubleshooting means periodically controls switching between the first driver/receiver circuit and the second driver/receiver circuit , and troubleshoots the connected transmission lines if signal transmission is not allowed when the system is switched to the second driver/receiver circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (node b) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5307340A CLAIM 10 . A multipath transmission system including transmission lines and a plurality of multiplex nodes connected to the transmission lines and constituting at least two multiplex networks , and a specific multiplex node connected to said at least two multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node b (vibration sensor) eing used for carrying out multipath transmission of signals between the multiplex networks and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node comprising : communication means including a first driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when abnormality has occurred in one of the multiplex networks , and a second driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when no abnormality is occurring in the multiplex networks ; and troubleshooting means for periodically controlling switching between the first driver/receiver circuit and the second driver/receiver circuit , and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks when the multipath transmission fails to be executed through the second driver/receiver circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (node b) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5307340A CLAIM 10 . A multipath transmission system including transmission lines and a plurality of multiplex nodes connected to the transmission lines and constituting at least two multiplex networks , and a specific multiplex node connected to said at least two multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node b (vibration sensor) eing used for carrying out multipath transmission of signals between the multiplex networks and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node comprising : communication means including a first driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when abnormality has occurred in one of the multiplex networks , and a second driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when no abnormality is occurring in the multiplex networks ; and troubleshooting means for periodically controlling switching between the first driver/receiver circuit and the second driver/receiver circuit , and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks when the multipath transmission fails to be executed through the second driver/receiver circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (node b) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5307340A CLAIM 10 . A multipath transmission system including transmission lines and a plurality of multiplex nodes connected to the transmission lines and constituting at least two multiplex networks , and a specific multiplex node connected to said at least two multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node b (vibration sensor) eing used for carrying out multipath transmission of signals between the multiplex networks and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node comprising : communication means including a first driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when abnormality has occurred in one of the multiplex networks , and a second driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when no abnormality is occurring in the multiplex networks ; and troubleshooting means for periodically controlling switching between the first driver/receiver circuit and the second driver/receiver circuit , and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks when the multipath transmission fails to be executed through the second driver/receiver circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (node b) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5307340A CLAIM 10 . A multipath transmission system including transmission lines and a plurality of multiplex nodes connected to the transmission lines and constituting at least two multiplex networks , and a specific multiplex node connected to said at least two multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node b (vibration sensor) eing used for carrying out multipath transmission of signals between the multiplex networks and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks , said specific multiplex node comprising : communication means including a first driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when abnormality has occurred in one of the multiplex networks , and a second driver/receiver circuit for carrying out the multipath transmission when no abnormality is occurring in the multiplex networks ; and troubleshooting means for periodically controlling switching between the first driver/receiver circuit and the second driver/receiver circuit , and for troubleshooting the multiplex networks when the multipath transmission fails to be executed through the second driver/receiver circuit . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5255565A Filed: 1991-11-12 Issued: 1993-10-26 Method and apparatus for monitoring multiple points on a vibrating structure (Original Assignee) Vibra Metrics Inc (Current Assignee) MISTRAS HOLDINGS CORP John E. Judd, Kenneth E. Appley, Yi H. Lo |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (digital data signal) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n times) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5255565A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating structure comprising : a plurality of motion sensors adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along the structure , each of the plurality of sensors producing an analog raw data signal indicative of motion at the corresponding point ; a plurality of anti-aliasing filters , each of the plurality of filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; an analog multiplexer having a multiplexer output , an address input and a plurality of data input channels having addresses , each of the plurality of data input channels being connected to a corresponding output from an anti-aliasing filter , the filtered analog data signal from each of the plurality of data input channels being passed to the multiplexer output when the corresponding address of each data input channel is applied to the address input to produce an analog multiplexed data signal ; a channel address clock having an output connected to the address input of the analog multiplexer , the channel address clock being adapted to repeatedly generate a sequence of channel addresses to scan the data input channels at the multiplexer corresponding to the addresses in the sequence , the sequence of channel addresses being repeated at a frequency of at least twice the selected cutoff frequency , f co ; an analog-to-digital converter having an input connected to the output of the analog multiplexer and an output , the converter producing a multiplexed digital data signal (data carrying capacities) at the output of the analog-to-digital converter corresponding to the analog multiplexed data signal at the input of the analog-to-digital converter ; and storage means connected to the analog-to-digital converter for storing digital data from the multiplexed digital data signal . US5255565A CLAIM 9 . Method of monitoring a vibrating structure comprising : mounting at least n motion sensors in spaced relation at corresponding points along a vibrating portion of the structure , where the quantity n is greater than one , each sensor producing an analog output raw data signal indicative of motion at the corresponding point on the structure ; filtering the analog output raw data signals from the n motion sensors with n corresponding anti-aliasing filters having n corresponding filter outputs by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co , to produce a filtered analog data signal for each sensor at the filter output of each corresponding filter ; scanning the filter outputs of the anti-aliasing filters such that successive filter outputs are scanned at a frequency of f scan where f scan is at least two times the quantity n times (data transmission) the selected cutoff frequency , f co ; converting the scanned analog data signals to digital data with an analog-to-digital converter ; and storing the digital data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5255565A CLAIM 7 . An apparatus for monitoring a vibrating structure according to claim 6 wherein each scanner multiplexer has a second data (data packet) input , the first data input being connected to the multiplexer output of the corresponding analog multiplexer , the output of one scanner multiplexer being connected to the analog-to-digital converter and the output of each additional scanner multiplexer being connected to the second input of a preceding scanner multiplexer . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (first sampling) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5255565A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating bridge structure with traffic-induced vibrations comprising : at least n motion sensors , where the quantity n is greater than one , adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along a vibrating portion of the structure , each of the at least n motion sensors producing an analog output raw data signal indicative of motion of the structure at the corresponding point on the structure ; at least n anti-aliasing filters , each of the at least n anti-aliasing filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; means for repeatedly scanning the outputs of the at least n anti-aliasing filters during a sampling period , the scanning means scanning successive outputs of the anti-aliasing filters at a scanning frequency , f scan , where f scan meets the criteria : f . sub . scan ≧2 . n . f . sub . co ; means for generating a digital value corresponding to the filtered analog data signal present at the output of each filter when the output of each filter is scanned ; means for storing the digital value from each scanned output in an array ; means for calculating a first vibration mode shape from a first array corresponding to a first sampling (corresponding one) period and a second mode shape from a second array corresponding to a second sampling period ; and means for comparing the first and second mode shapes to determine whether the shapes have changed by more than a predetermined amount . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (signal present) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5255565A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating bridge structure with traffic-induced vibrations comprising : at least n motion sensors , where the quantity n is greater than one , adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along a vibrating portion of the structure , each of the at least n motion sensors producing an analog output raw data signal indicative of motion of the structure at the corresponding point on the structure ; at least n anti-aliasing filters , each of the at least n anti-aliasing filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; means for repeatedly scanning the outputs of the at least n anti-aliasing filters during a sampling period , the scanning means scanning successive outputs of the anti-aliasing filters at a scanning frequency , f scan , where f scan meets the criteria : f . sub . scan ≧2 . n . f . sub . co ; means for generating a digital value corresponding to the filtered analog data signal present (vibration data) at the output of each filter when the output of each filter is scanned ; means for storing the digital value from each scanned output in an array ; means for calculating a first vibration mode shape from a first array corresponding to a first sampling period and a second mode shape from a second array corresponding to a second sampling period ; and means for comparing the first and second mode shapes to determine whether the shapes have changed by more than a predetermined amount . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (first vibration) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5255565A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating bridge structure with traffic-induced vibrations comprising : at least n motion sensors , where the quantity n is greater than one , adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along a vibrating portion of the structure , each of the at least n motion sensors producing an analog output raw data signal indicative of motion of the structure at the corresponding point on the structure ; at least n anti-aliasing filters , each of the at least n anti-aliasing filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; means for repeatedly scanning the outputs of the at least n anti-aliasing filters during a sampling period , the scanning means scanning successive outputs of the anti-aliasing filters at a scanning frequency , f scan , where f scan meets the criteria : f . sub . scan ≧2 . n . f . sub . co ; means for generating a digital value corresponding to the filtered analog data signal present at the output of each filter when the output of each filter is scanned ; means for storing the digital value from each scanned output in an array ; means for calculating a first vibration (sense vibrations) mode shape from a first array corresponding to a first sampling period and a second mode shape from a second array corresponding to a second sampling period ; and means for comparing the first and second mode shapes to determine whether the shapes have changed by more than a predetermined amount . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (digital data signal) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5255565A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating structure comprising : a plurality of motion sensors adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along the structure , each of the plurality of sensors producing an analog raw data signal indicative of motion at the corresponding point ; a plurality of anti-aliasing filters , each of the plurality of filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; an analog multiplexer having a multiplexer output , an address input and a plurality of data input channels having addresses , each of the plurality of data input channels being connected to a corresponding output from an anti-aliasing filter , the filtered analog data signal from each of the plurality of data input channels being passed to the multiplexer output when the corresponding address of each data input channel is applied to the address input to produce an analog multiplexed data signal ; a channel address clock having an output connected to the address input of the analog multiplexer , the channel address clock being adapted to repeatedly generate a sequence of channel addresses to scan the data input channels at the multiplexer corresponding to the addresses in the sequence , the sequence of channel addresses being repeated at a frequency of at least twice the selected cutoff frequency , f co ; an analog-to-digital converter having an input connected to the output of the analog multiplexer and an output , the converter producing a multiplexed digital data signal (data carrying capacities) at the output of the analog-to-digital converter corresponding to the analog multiplexed data signal at the input of the analog-to-digital converter ; and storage means connected to the analog-to-digital converter for storing digital data from the multiplexed digital data signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (signal present) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5255565A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating bridge structure with traffic-induced vibrations comprising : at least n motion sensors , where the quantity n is greater than one , adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along a vibrating portion of the structure , each of the at least n motion sensors producing an analog output raw data signal indicative of motion of the structure at the corresponding point on the structure ; at least n anti-aliasing filters , each of the at least n anti-aliasing filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; means for repeatedly scanning the outputs of the at least n anti-aliasing filters during a sampling period , the scanning means scanning successive outputs of the anti-aliasing filters at a scanning frequency , f scan , where f scan meets the criteria : f . sub . scan ≧2 . n . f . sub . co ; means for generating a digital value corresponding to the filtered analog data signal present (vibration data) at the output of each filter when the output of each filter is scanned ; means for storing the digital value from each scanned output in an array ; means for calculating a first vibration mode shape from a first array corresponding to a first sampling period and a second mode shape from a second array corresponding to a second sampling period ; and means for comparing the first and second mode shapes to determine whether the shapes have changed by more than a predetermined amount . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (signal present) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5255565A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating bridge structure with traffic-induced vibrations comprising : at least n motion sensors , where the quantity n is greater than one , adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along a vibrating portion of the structure , each of the at least n motion sensors producing an analog output raw data signal indicative of motion of the structure at the corresponding point on the structure ; at least n anti-aliasing filters , each of the at least n anti-aliasing filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; means for repeatedly scanning the outputs of the at least n anti-aliasing filters during a sampling period , the scanning means scanning successive outputs of the anti-aliasing filters at a scanning frequency , f scan , where f scan meets the criteria : f . sub . scan ≧2 . n . f . sub . co ; means for generating a digital value corresponding to the filtered analog data signal present (vibration data) at the output of each filter when the output of each filter is scanned ; means for storing the digital value from each scanned output in an array ; means for calculating a first vibration mode shape from a first array corresponding to a first sampling period and a second mode shape from a second array corresponding to a second sampling period ; and means for comparing the first and second mode shapes to determine whether the shapes have changed by more than a predetermined amount . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (first vibration) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5255565A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus for monitoring a vibrating bridge structure with traffic-induced vibrations comprising : at least n motion sensors , where the quantity n is greater than one , adapted for mounting in spaced relation at corresponding points along a vibrating portion of the structure , each of the at least n motion sensors producing an analog output raw data signal indicative of motion of the structure at the corresponding point on the structure ; at least n anti-aliasing filters , each of the at least n anti-aliasing filters having an input and an output , the input of each filter being connected to a corresponding motion sensor , the raw data signal from each motion sensor being filtered by the corresponding anti-aliasing filter to produce a filtered analog data signal at the filter output by removing substantially all frequency components of the raw data signal above a selected cutoff frequency , f co ; means for repeatedly scanning the outputs of the at least n anti-aliasing filters during a sampling period , the scanning means scanning successive outputs of the anti-aliasing filters at a scanning frequency , f scan , where f scan meets the criteria : f . sub . scan ≧2 . n . f . sub . co ; means for generating a digital value corresponding to the filtered analog data signal present at the output of each filter when the output of each filter is scanned ; means for storing the digital value from each scanned output in an array ; means for calculating a first vibration (sense vibrations) mode shape from a first array corresponding to a first sampling period and a second mode shape from a second array corresponding to a second sampling period ; and means for comparing the first and second mode shapes to determine whether the shapes have changed by more than a predetermined amount . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5318449A Filed: 1991-11-08 Issued: 1994-06-07 Method and apparatus for computer-aided diagnosis of engines (Original Assignee) Electra International Pty Ltd (Current Assignee) Electra International Pty Ltd Edwin T. Schoell, Carl D. Andrewes, Gary I. McLeish |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (interface circuit) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (two series) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5318449A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for diagnosing an internal combustion engine having a plurality of sensors connected to an on-board microcomputer via a multiwire connector , the apparatus comprising : external computer means having an associated display screen ; input means having a multiple input connector suitable for connection to the multiwire connector ; and an interface circuit (data sensors) connected between the computer means and the input means , the interface circuit comprising a multiple-mode measurement means responsive to the computer means to switch to a selected measurement mode , a switching circuit responsive to the computer means to selectively connect the measurement means to a selected input of the multiple input connector , an analog-to-digital converter for converting to digital form the value , as measured by the measurement means , of an operational parameter sensed by a sensor corresponding to the selected input , and output means for outputting the digitised measured value directly to the computer means ; wherein in use , the computer means is programmed to perform a diagnostic comparison of the measured value with a predetermined range and to display the result of such diagnostic comparison on the display screen . US5318449A CLAIM 12 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the first switching means comprises a plurality of switching circuits each connected between a respective pair of terminals on the first and second parts , respectively , of the multiwire connector , each circuit being connected to a respective input of the multiple input connector and comprising two series (data transmission) -connected switches independently controllable by the computer means to connect each pair of terminals to each other and individually to the respective input . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (interface circuit) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5318449A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for diagnosing an internal combustion engine having a plurality of sensors connected to an on-board microcomputer via a multiwire connector , the apparatus comprising : external computer means having an associated display screen ; input means having a multiple input connector suitable for connection to the multiwire connector ; and an interface circuit (data sensors) connected between the computer means and the input means , the interface circuit comprising a multiple-mode measurement means responsive to the computer means to switch to a selected measurement mode , a switching circuit responsive to the computer means to selectively connect the measurement means to a selected input of the multiple input connector , an analog-to-digital converter for converting to digital form the value , as measured by the measurement means , of an operational parameter sensed by a sensor corresponding to the selected input , and output means for outputting the digitised measured value directly to the computer means ; wherein in use , the computer means is programmed to perform a diagnostic comparison of the measured value with a predetermined range and to display the result of such diagnostic comparison on the display screen . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (respective measurement) means (respective measurement) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5318449A CLAIM 5 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the computer means is programmed to automatically switch the measurement means successively to a plurality of inputs and to the respective measurement (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, vibration sensing means) modes corresponding to those inputs . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (respective measurement) means (respective measurement) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5318449A CLAIM 5 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the computer means is programmed to automatically switch the measurement means successively to a plurality of inputs and to the respective measurement (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, vibration sensing means) modes corresponding to those inputs . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (interface circuit) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5318449A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for diagnosing an internal combustion engine having a plurality of sensors connected to an on-board microcomputer via a multiwire connector , the apparatus comprising : external computer means having an associated display screen ; input means having a multiple input connector suitable for connection to the multiwire connector ; and an interface circuit (data sensors) connected between the computer means and the input means , the interface circuit comprising a multiple-mode measurement means responsive to the computer means to switch to a selected measurement mode , a switching circuit responsive to the computer means to selectively connect the measurement means to a selected input of the multiple input connector , an analog-to-digital converter for converting to digital form the value , as measured by the measurement means , of an operational parameter sensed by a sensor corresponding to the selected input , and output means for outputting the digitised measured value directly to the computer means ; wherein in use , the computer means is programmed to perform a diagnostic comparison of the measured value with a predetermined range and to display the result of such diagnostic comparison on the display screen . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (general purpose) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5318449A CLAIM 6 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the computer means is a general purpose (processing function) personal computer . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (respective measurement) means (respective measurement) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (respective measurement) . |
US5318449A CLAIM 5 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the computer means is programmed to automatically switch the measurement means successively to a plurality of inputs and to the respective measurement (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, vibration sensing means) modes corresponding to those inputs . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (interface circuit) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5318449A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for diagnosing an internal combustion engine having a plurality of sensors connected to an on-board microcomputer via a multiwire connector , the apparatus comprising : external computer means having an associated display screen ; input means having a multiple input connector suitable for connection to the multiwire connector ; and an interface circuit (data sensors) connected between the computer means and the input means , the interface circuit comprising a multiple-mode measurement means responsive to the computer means to switch to a selected measurement mode , a switching circuit responsive to the computer means to selectively connect the measurement means to a selected input of the multiple input connector , an analog-to-digital converter for converting to digital form the value , as measured by the measurement means , of an operational parameter sensed by a sensor corresponding to the selected input , and output means for outputting the digitised measured value directly to the computer means ; wherein in use , the computer means is programmed to perform a diagnostic comparison of the measured value with a predetermined range and to display the result of such diagnostic comparison on the display screen . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (interface circuit) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5318449A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for diagnosing an internal combustion engine having a plurality of sensors connected to an on-board microcomputer via a multiwire connector , the apparatus comprising : external computer means having an associated display screen ; input means having a multiple input connector suitable for connection to the multiwire connector ; and an interface circuit (data sensors) connected between the computer means and the input means , the interface circuit comprising a multiple-mode measurement means responsive to the computer means to switch to a selected measurement mode , a switching circuit responsive to the computer means to selectively connect the measurement means to a selected input of the multiple input connector , an analog-to-digital converter for converting to digital form the value , as measured by the measurement means , of an operational parameter sensed by a sensor corresponding to the selected input , and output means for outputting the digitised measured value directly to the computer means ; wherein in use , the computer means is programmed to perform a diagnostic comparison of the measured value with a predetermined range and to display the result of such diagnostic comparison on the display screen . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (respective measurement) means (respective measurement) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5318449A CLAIM 5 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the computer means is programmed to automatically switch the measurement means successively to a plurality of inputs and to the respective measurement (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, vibration sensing means) modes corresponding to those inputs . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5365787A Filed: 1991-10-02 Issued: 1994-11-22 Noninvasive method and apparatus for determining resonance information for rotating machinery components and for anticipating component failure from changes therein (Original Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp (Current Assignee) Monitoring Technology Corp Walter Hernandez, Edward Page |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (digital conversion, signal component) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (one input port, said time) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (one input port, said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5365787A CLAIM 10 . An apparatus according to claim 1 comprising a digital counter , wherein said sensor-pulses successively actuate a digital counter that provides count signals representative of said time (data processing means, data rate, data packet) elapsed between said sensor-pulses . US5365787A CLAIM 11 . An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein said analog-to-digital conversion (analogue format) means is an analog-to-digital converter having a clock signal input port , and wherein said interference-control means comprises means : for feeding said sensor-pulses to said clock signal input port ; for causing each of said data segments to contain data from a number of clock pulses representing exactly one complete 360°-rotation of said shaft ; and for causing said data record to contain an integral number of said data segments . US5365787A CLAIM 14 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; and means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements , said means comprising : a low-pass pulse filter for receiving said train of sensor-pulses , or a signal derived therefrom , said filter having a cutoff frequency that is lower than half of a clocking frequency and is higher than a highest frequency-component of interest present in said train of sensor-pulses or signal derived therefrom , said filter providing as its output an anti-aliased pulse train ; means for receiving said train of sensor-pulses or signal derived therefrom and removing from said train of sensor pulses or signal derived therefrom signal component (analogue format) s representative of said modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation , thereby providing an unmodulated pulse train ; and analog-to-digital conversion means for providing as an output digital signals representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , without an intermediate frequency-to-voltage conversion before digitization , said analog-to-digital conversion means having a clock-signal input for receiving said unmodulated pulse train as a clocking signal for said conversion and having an analog signal input for receiving said anti-aliased pulse train ; and means for deriving from said digital signals resonance-information signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant mode , said means comprising means for subjecting said digital signals to Fourier Transform spectral analysis , providing a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses . US5365787A CLAIM 49 . A method according to claim 47 wherein said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation are removed from said train of sensor-pulses by : (a) feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to a signal input port of an electronic circuit , which feeds one input port (data processing means, data rate, data packet) of a phase-comparator circuit , said circuit providing a comparator output pulse train at a comparator output port ; (b) feeding said comparator output pulse train from said comparator output port to an input port of a low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation , said filter providing at its output port a filtered pulse train ; (c) feeding said filtered pulse train to an input port of a voltage-controlled oscillator , providing a VCO output pulse train at an output port of said oscillator ; (d) routing said VCO output pulse train to a pulse-divider circuit ; (e) therein dividing spacing in said VCO output pulse train by a factor of at least two , providing a divided pulse train ; (f) feeding said divided pulse train to a second input port of said phase comparator circuit ; and (g) additionally routing said VCO output pulse train away from said phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit as said further pulse train . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) . |
US5365787A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses , or the spacings therebetween , have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements ; and means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals . US5365787A CLAIM 4 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : an alternator , driven by said rotary machine , providing an AC rotation-frequency signal having a fundamental frequency ; and signal-processing means for deriving from said AC rotation-frequency signal further signals representative of frequency components that are contained within said AC rotation-frequency signal and modulate said fundamental frequency , said signal-processing means including spectral analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said further signals and deriving therefrom additional signals representative of frequency characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant vibration mode . US5365787A CLAIM 9 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; and means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements , said means comprising : f/v pulse-conversion means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses , or from a signal derived from said train , an analog voltage signal whose amplitude is representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses ; an analog-to-digital converter for deriving from said analog voltage signal digital signals representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses ; means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Discrete Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals in a manner that lessens spectral amplitudes of interference at shaft harmonic frequencies (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) , said spectral-analysis means comprising electronic circuitry having : means for receiving said digital signals from said analog-to-digital converter and for providing , from said digital signals , DFT-signals representative of a Discrete Fourier Transform of a data record constituting a number of consecutive data segments , each said data segment constituting a set of consecutive said digital signals ; and means for setting : the duration of each said data segment to a time interval containing exactly one complete rotation of said shaft ; the number of said digital signals contained in each said data segment to an integer ; and said number of data segments constituting said data record to an integer . US5365787A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said means for removing from said train of said sensor-pulses signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation comprises : a phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit set to multiply input pulse rate by at least 2 , said circuit comprising a signal input port ; a low-pass filter ; and a voltage-controlled oscillator having an output port ; means for feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to said signal input port ; said low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation ; and means for accepting a signal from said output port of said voltage-controlled oscillator , said signal constituting said further pulse train . US5365787A CLAIM 22 . An apparatus according to claim 19 wherein said resonance information is mean resonant frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) or is variance around mean resonant frequency , skewness around mean resonant frequency , or kurtosis around mean resonant frequency . US5365787A CLAIM 44 . A method according to claim 43 in which said analog-to-digital converter is clocked by : (a) routing said sensor pulses to a clock signal input port of said analog-to-digital converter , providing clock pulses ; (b) counting said clock pulses for each said data segment until said data segment contains data from a number of said clock pulses exactly representing one (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , and thereupon terminating said data segment ; and (c) counting said data segments for each said data record until said data record contains an integral number of said data segments , and thereupon terminating said data record . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (one input port, said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5365787A CLAIM 10 . An apparatus according to claim 1 comprising a digital counter , wherein said sensor-pulses successively actuate a digital counter that provides count signals representative of said time (data processing means, data rate, data packet) elapsed between said sensor-pulses . US5365787A CLAIM 49 . A method according to claim 47 wherein said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation are removed from said train of sensor-pulses by : (a) feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to a signal input port of an electronic circuit , which feeds one input port (data processing means, data rate, data packet) of a phase-comparator circuit , said circuit providing a comparator output pulse train at a comparator output port ; (b) feeding said comparator output pulse train from said comparator output port to an input port of a low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation , said filter providing at its output port a filtered pulse train ; (c) feeding said filtered pulse train to an input port of a voltage-controlled oscillator , providing a VCO output pulse train at an output port of said oscillator ; (d) routing said VCO output pulse train to a pulse-divider circuit ; (e) therein dividing spacing in said VCO output pulse train by a factor of at least two , providing a divided pulse train ; (f) feeding said divided pulse train to a second input port of said phase comparator circuit ; and (g) additionally routing said VCO output pulse train away from said phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit as said further pulse train . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (one input port, said time) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5365787A CLAIM 10 . An apparatus according to claim 1 comprising a digital counter , wherein said sensor-pulses successively actuate a digital counter that provides count signals representative of said time (data processing means, data rate, data packet) elapsed between said sensor-pulses . US5365787A CLAIM 49 . A method according to claim 47 wherein said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation are removed from said train of sensor-pulses by : (a) feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to a signal input port of an electronic circuit , which feeds one input port (data processing means, data rate, data packet) of a phase-comparator circuit , said circuit providing a comparator output pulse train at a comparator output port ; (b) feeding said comparator output pulse train from said comparator output port to an input port of a low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation , said filter providing at its output port a filtered pulse train ; (c) feeding said filtered pulse train to an input port of a voltage-controlled oscillator , providing a VCO output pulse train at an output port of said oscillator ; (d) routing said VCO output pulse train to a pulse-divider circuit ; (e) therein dividing spacing in said VCO output pulse train by a factor of at least two , providing a divided pulse train ; (f) feeding said divided pulse train to a second input port of said phase comparator circuit ; and (g) additionally routing said VCO output pulse train away from said phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit as said further pulse train . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (second signal representative, first signal representative) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US5365787A CLAIM 17 . An apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein said signal spectrum comprises a set of signal-components , each of which corresponds to one of a set of discrete spectral frequencies spaced from one another by spectral-frequency intervals k , each said signal-component having a spectral amplitude and phase ; said apparatus being adapted to separate signal-components in said signal spectrum that are representative of frequency modulation of said frequency of angular rotation , and signal-components therein representative of amplitude modulation thereof , from one another and from noise ; said apparatus comprising : means for providing from said signal spectrum a first signal representative (feast one) of spectral phase and amplitude for a first spectral frequency which is that spectral frequency nearest to frequency ω o , where ω o is mean sensor-pulse repetition rate ; means for providing from said signal spectrum a second signal representative (feast one) of spectral phase and amplitude for a second spectral frequency higher than said first spectral frequency by n number of spectral-frequency intervals , where n is an integer and n≧0 , so that said second spectral frequency is within one spectral-frequency interval of a signal-component frequency ω o +ω' ; , where ω' ; =nk ; means for providing from said signal spectrum a third signal representative of spectral phase and amplitude for a third spectral frequency less than said first spectral frequency by said n number of spectral-frequency intervals , so that said third spectral frequency is within one spectral-frequency interval of a signal-component frequency ω o -ω' ; , where ω' ; =nk ; means for processing said first , second , and third signal to provide signals representative of whether ω o +ω' ; and ω o -ω' ; are sidebands that originate from sources that modulate frequency ω o . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (rotation frequency) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5365787A CLAIM 30 . A machine system comprising : a rotary machine , said machine having a shaft rotating at an angular rotation frequency (sense machine vibration) , said shaft having rotating elements attached thereto and rotated thereby , said shaft and said elements having resonant vibration modes , and said shaft' ; s angular rotation frequency being a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; shutdown means for shutting said machine down upon receipt of a shutdown signal and/or alarm means for providing an alarm upon receipt of a shutdown signal ; a sensor for providing signals representative of said angular rotation frequency of said shaft ; signal-processing means for detecting from said signals signal-components thereof representative of said modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation by said oscillatory vibrations , and for deriving from said signal-components resonant-frequency signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant modes ; a comparator for comparing a first signal representative of an initial value or resonance information for at least one of said shaft and/or rotating elements with a second signal representative of at least one subsequent value of said resonance information ; and for providing an output signal representative of whether said first and second signals have a predetermined relationship indicating a shift in said resonance information ; and means for sending said output signal as a shutdown signal to said shutdown means and/or to said alarm means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) permitting noise vibration harshness (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5365787A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses , or the spacings therebetween , have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements ; and means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals . US5365787A CLAIM 4 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : an alternator , driven by said rotary machine , providing an AC rotation-frequency signal having a fundamental frequency ; and signal-processing means for deriving from said AC rotation-frequency signal further signals representative of frequency components that are contained within said AC rotation-frequency signal and modulate said fundamental frequency , said signal-processing means including spectral analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said further signals and deriving therefrom additional signals representative of frequency characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant vibration mode . US5365787A CLAIM 9 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; and means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements , said means comprising : f/v pulse-conversion means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses , or from a signal derived from said train , an analog voltage signal whose amplitude is representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses ; an analog-to-digital converter for deriving from said analog voltage signal digital signals representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses ; means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Discrete Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals in a manner that lessens spectral amplitudes of interference at shaft harmonic frequencies (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) , said spectral-analysis means comprising electronic circuitry having : means for receiving said digital signals from said analog-to-digital converter and for providing , from said digital signals , DFT-signals representative of a Discrete Fourier Transform of a data record constituting a number of consecutive data segments , each said data segment constituting a set of consecutive said digital signals ; and means for setting : the duration of each said data segment to a time interval containing exactly one complete rotation of said shaft ; the number of said digital signals contained in each said data segment to an integer ; and said number of data segments constituting said data record to an integer . US5365787A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said means for removing from said train of said sensor-pulses signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation comprises : a phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit set to multiply input pulse rate by at least 2 , said circuit comprising a signal input port ; a low-pass filter ; and a voltage-controlled oscillator having an output port ; means for feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to said signal input port ; said low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation ; and means for accepting a signal from said output port of said voltage-controlled oscillator , said signal constituting said further pulse train . US5365787A CLAIM 22 . An apparatus according to claim 19 wherein said resonance information is mean resonant frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) or is variance around mean resonant frequency , skewness around mean resonant frequency , or kurtosis around mean resonant frequency . US5365787A CLAIM 44 . A method according to claim 43 in which said analog-to-digital converter is clocked by : (a) routing said sensor pulses to a clock signal input port of said analog-to-digital converter , providing clock pulses ; (b) counting said clock pulses for each said data segment until said data segment contains data from a number of said clock pulses exactly representing one (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , and thereupon terminating said data segment ; and (c) counting said data segments for each said data record until said data record contains an integral number of said data segments , and thereupon terminating said data record . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (digital conversion, signal component) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (one input port, said time) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (magnetic transducer, control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (one input port, said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5365787A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus according to claim 6 wherein : said shaft is made of ferromagnetic material ; said apparatus further comprises means for inducing a pattern of magnetic domains into the surface of said shaft ; said sensor is an electromagnetic transducer (control means) located in the vicinity of said shaft , said transducer detecting presence of said induced magnetic domains as said shaft passes said transducer , and providing signals representative thereof ; and said pickup signal is fed to means for deriving therefrom signals representative of time elapsed between detection of passage of successive said domains . US5365787A CLAIM 10 . An apparatus according to claim 1 comprising a digital counter , wherein said sensor-pulses successively actuate a digital counter that provides count signals representative of said time (data processing means, data rate, data packet) elapsed between said sensor-pulses . US5365787A CLAIM 11 . An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein said analog-to-digital conversion (analogue format) means is an analog-to-digital converter having a clock signal input port , and wherein said interference-control means (control means) comprises means : for feeding said sensor-pulses to said clock signal input port ; for causing each of said data segments to contain data from a number of clock pulses representing exactly one complete 360°-rotation of said shaft ; and for causing said data record to contain an integral number of said data segments . US5365787A CLAIM 14 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; and means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements , said means comprising : a low-pass pulse filter for receiving said train of sensor-pulses , or a signal derived therefrom , said filter having a cutoff frequency that is lower than half of a clocking frequency and is higher than a highest frequency-component of interest present in said train of sensor-pulses or signal derived therefrom , said filter providing as its output an anti-aliased pulse train ; means for receiving said train of sensor-pulses or signal derived therefrom and removing from said train of sensor pulses or signal derived therefrom signal component (analogue format) s representative of said modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation , thereby providing an unmodulated pulse train ; and analog-to-digital conversion means for providing as an output digital signals representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , without an intermediate frequency-to-voltage conversion before digitization , said analog-to-digital conversion means having a clock-signal input for receiving said unmodulated pulse train as a clocking signal for said conversion and having an analog signal input for receiving said anti-aliased pulse train ; and means for deriving from said digital signals resonance-information signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant mode , said means comprising means for subjecting said digital signals to Fourier Transform spectral analysis , providing a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses . US5365787A CLAIM 49 . A method according to claim 47 wherein said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation are removed from said train of sensor-pulses by : (a) feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to a signal input port of an electronic circuit , which feeds one input port (data processing means, data rate, data packet) of a phase-comparator circuit , said circuit providing a comparator output pulse train at a comparator output port ; (b) feeding said comparator output pulse train from said comparator output port to an input port of a low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation , said filter providing at its output port a filtered pulse train ; (c) feeding said filtered pulse train to an input port of a voltage-controlled oscillator , providing a VCO output pulse train at an output port of said oscillator ; (d) routing said VCO output pulse train to a pulse-divider circuit ; (e) therein dividing spacing in said VCO output pulse train by a factor of at least two , providing a divided pulse train ; (f) feeding said divided pulse train to a second input port of said phase comparator circuit ; and (g) additionally routing said VCO output pulse train away from said phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit as said further pulse train . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) . |
US5365787A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses , or the spacings therebetween , have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements ; and means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals . US5365787A CLAIM 4 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : an alternator , driven by said rotary machine , providing an AC rotation-frequency signal having a fundamental frequency ; and signal-processing means for deriving from said AC rotation-frequency signal further signals representative of frequency components that are contained within said AC rotation-frequency signal and modulate said fundamental frequency , said signal-processing means including spectral analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said further signals and deriving therefrom additional signals representative of frequency characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant vibration mode . US5365787A CLAIM 9 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; and means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements , said means comprising : f/v pulse-conversion means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses , or from a signal derived from said train , an analog voltage signal whose amplitude is representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses ; an analog-to-digital converter for deriving from said analog voltage signal digital signals representative of said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses ; means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Discrete Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals in a manner that lessens spectral amplitudes of interference at shaft harmonic frequencies (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) , said spectral-analysis means comprising electronic circuitry having : means for receiving said digital signals from said analog-to-digital converter and for providing , from said digital signals , DFT-signals representative of a Discrete Fourier Transform of a data record constituting a number of consecutive data segments , each said data segment constituting a set of consecutive said digital signals ; and means for setting : the duration of each said data segment to a time interval containing exactly one complete rotation of said shaft ; the number of said digital signals contained in each said data segment to an integer ; and said number of data segments constituting said data record to an integer . US5365787A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said means for removing from said train of said sensor-pulses signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation comprises : a phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit set to multiply input pulse rate by at least 2 , said circuit comprising a signal input port ; a low-pass filter ; and a voltage-controlled oscillator having an output port ; means for feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to said signal input port ; said low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation ; and means for accepting a signal from said output port of said voltage-controlled oscillator , said signal constituting said further pulse train . US5365787A CLAIM 22 . An apparatus according to claim 19 wherein said resonance information is mean resonant frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) or is variance around mean resonant frequency , skewness around mean resonant frequency , or kurtosis around mean resonant frequency . US5365787A CLAIM 44 . A method according to claim 43 in which said analog-to-digital converter is clocked by : (a) routing said sensor pulses to a clock signal input port of said analog-to-digital converter , providing clock pulses ; (b) counting said clock pulses for each said data segment until said data segment contains data from a number of said clock pulses exactly representing one (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , and thereupon terminating said data segment ; and (c) counting said data segments for each said data record until said data record contains an integral number of said data segments , and thereupon terminating said data record . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (magnetic transducer, control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (electronic circuitry) of said virtual ports . |
US5365787A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus (processing function) comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses , or the spacings therebetween , have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements ; and means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals . US5365787A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus according to claim 6 wherein : said shaft is made of ferromagnetic material ; said apparatus further comprises means for inducing a pattern of magnetic domains into the surface of said shaft ; said sensor is an electromagnetic transducer (control means) located in the vicinity of said shaft , said transducer detecting presence of said induced magnetic domains as said shaft passes said transducer , and providing signals representative thereof ; and said pickup signal is fed to means for deriving therefrom signals representative of time elapsed between detection of passage of successive said domains . US5365787A CLAIM 11 . An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein said analog-to-digital conversion means is an analog-to-digital converter having a clock signal input port , and wherein said interference-control means (control means) comprises means : for feeding said sensor-pulses to said clock signal input port ; for causing each of said data segments to contain data from a number of clock pulses representing exactly one complete 360°-rotation of said shaft ; and for causing said data record to contain an integral number of said data segments . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (rotation frequency) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) from said vibration sensing means (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) . |
US5365787A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses , or the spacings therebetween , have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements ; and means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals . US5365787A CLAIM 4 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : an alternator , driven by said rotary machine , providing an AC rotation-frequency signal having a fundamental frequency ; and signal-processing means for deriving from said AC rotation-frequency signal further signals representative of frequency components that are contained within said AC rotation-frequency signal and modulate said fundamental frequency , said signal-processing means including spectral analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said further signals and deriving therefrom additional signals representative of frequency characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant vibration mode . US5365787A CLAIM 12 . An apparatus according to claim 1 , having means for performing a Fast Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals , in a manner that lessens spectral amplitudes of interference at shaft harmonic frequencies (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) , said means comprising : a pulse converter for convening said train of sensor-pulses into an analog voltage signal whose amplitude is representative of said instantaneous frequency ; an analog-to-digital converter for converting said analog voltage signal into said digital signals ; means for receiving said digital signals from said analog-to-digital conversion means and for providing therefrom signals representative of a Fast Fourier Transform of a data record constituting a number of consecutive data segments , each data segment constituting a set of consecutive said digital signals ; and interference-control means for setting the duration of each said data segment to a time interval containing exactly one complete rotation of said shaft ; for setting the number of said digital signals contained in each said data segment to exactly an integral power of two , M ; and for setting said number of data segments constituting said data record to exactly an integral power of two , M' ; . US5365787A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said means for removing from said train of said sensor-pulses signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation comprises : a phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit set to multiply input pulse rate by at least 2 , said circuit comprising a signal input port ; a low-pass filter ; and a voltage-controlled oscillator having an output port ; means for feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to said signal input port ; said low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation ; and means for accepting a signal from said output port of said voltage-controlled oscillator , said signal constituting said further pulse train . US5365787A CLAIM 22 . An apparatus according to claim 19 wherein said resonance information is mean resonant frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) or is variance around mean resonant frequency , skewness around mean resonant frequency , or kurtosis around mean resonant frequency . US5365787A CLAIM 30 . A machine system comprising : a rotary machine , said machine having a shaft rotating at an angular rotation frequency (sense machine vibration) , said shaft having rotating elements attached thereto and rotated thereby , said shaft and said elements having resonant vibration modes , and said shaft' ; s angular rotation frequency being a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; shutdown means for shutting said machine down upon receipt of a shutdown signal and/or alarm means for providing an alarm upon receipt of a shutdown signal ; a sensor for providing signals representative of said angular rotation frequency of said shaft ; signal-processing means for detecting from said signals signal-components thereof representative of said modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation by said oscillatory vibrations , and for deriving from said signal-components resonant-frequency signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics for said resonant modes ; a comparator for comparing a first signal representative of an initial value or resonance information for at least one of said shaft and/or rotating elements with a second signal representative of at least one subsequent value of said resonance information ; and for providing an output signal representative of whether said first and second signals have a predetermined relationship indicating a shift in said resonance information ; and means for sending said output signal as a shutdown signal to said shutdown means and/or to said alarm means . US5365787A CLAIM 44 . A method according to claim 43 in which said analog-to-digital converter is clocked by : (a) routing said sensor pulses to a clock signal input port of said analog-to-digital converter , providing clock pulses ; (b) counting said clock pulses for each said data segment until said data segment contains data from a number of said clock pulses exactly representing one (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , and thereupon terminating said data segment ; and (c) counting said data segments for each said data record until said data record contains an integral number of said data segments , and thereupon terminating said data record . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) permitting noise vibration harshness (amplitude characteristics, resonant frequency, representing one, -off frequency, frequency characteristics, harmonic frequencies) (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5365787A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : a sensor providing a train of N sensor-pulses in each complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , where : N is a positive integer ; each of said N sensor-pulses is representative of an angular-rotation increment by said shaft ; and said pulses , or the spacings therebetween , have an instantaneous frequency associated therewith ; means for deriving from said train of sensor-pulses digital signals representative of a modulation of said fundamental frequency of angular rotation being caused by oscillatory motions of at least one of said rotating elements ; and means for deriving from said digital signals a signal spectrum representative of frequency components present in said instantaneous frequency of said sensor-pulses , said signal spectrum containing signals representative of frequency and amplitude characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant mode , said means comprising spectral-analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals . US5365787A CLAIM 4 . An apparatus for measuring resonance information for at least one rotating element of a rotary machine , said machine' ; s rotating elements : comprising a shaft and one or more nonshaft rotating elements ; having at least one resonant vibration mode ; and rotating about an axis at a fundamental frequency of angular rotation modulated by oscillatory vibrations of at least one of said rotating elements ; said apparatus comprising : an alternator , driven by said rotary machine , providing an AC rotation-frequency signal having a fundamental frequency ; and signal-processing means for deriving from said AC rotation-frequency signal further signals representative of frequency components that are contained within said AC rotation-frequency signal and modulate said fundamental frequency , said signal-processing means including spectral analysis means for performing a Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said further signals and deriving therefrom additional signals representative of frequency characteristics (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) for said resonant vibration mode . US5365787A CLAIM 12 . An apparatus according to claim 1 , having means for performing a Fast Fourier Transform spectral analysis on said digital signals , in a manner that lessens spectral amplitudes of interference at shaft harmonic frequencies (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) , said means comprising : a pulse converter for convening said train of sensor-pulses into an analog voltage signal whose amplitude is representative of said instantaneous frequency ; an analog-to-digital converter for converting said analog voltage signal into said digital signals ; means for receiving said digital signals from said analog-to-digital conversion means and for providing therefrom signals representative of a Fast Fourier Transform of a data record constituting a number of consecutive data segments , each data segment constituting a set of consecutive said digital signals ; and interference-control means for setting the duration of each said data segment to a time interval containing exactly one complete rotation of said shaft ; for setting the number of said digital signals contained in each said data segment to exactly an integral power of two , M ; and for setting said number of data segments constituting said data record to exactly an integral power of two , M' ; . US5365787A CLAIM 16 . An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said means for removing from said train of said sensor-pulses signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation comprises : a phase-lock-loop pulse-multiplier circuit set to multiply input pulse rate by at least 2 , said circuit comprising a signal input port ; a low-pass filter ; and a voltage-controlled oscillator having an output port ; means for feeding said train of said sensor-pulses to said signal input port ; said low-pass filter having a cut-off frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) less than the lowest frequency of interest among said signal components representative of said modulation of said frequency of angular rotation ; and means for accepting a signal from said output port of said voltage-controlled oscillator , said signal constituting said further pulse train . US5365787A CLAIM 22 . An apparatus according to claim 19 wherein said resonance information is mean resonant frequency (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) or is variance around mean resonant frequency , skewness around mean resonant frequency , or kurtosis around mean resonant frequency . US5365787A CLAIM 44 . A method according to claim 43 in which said analog-to-digital converter is clocked by : (a) routing said sensor pulses to a clock signal input port of said analog-to-digital converter , providing clock pulses ; (b) counting said clock pulses for each said data segment until said data segment contains data from a number of said clock pulses exactly representing one (frequency basis, vibration data, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensing means) complete 360°-rotation of said shaft , and thereupon terminating said data segment ; and (c) counting said data segments for each said data record until said data record contains an integral number of said data segments , and thereupon terminating said data record . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5299288A Filed: 1991-09-18 Issued: 1994-03-29 Image-directed robotic system for precise robotic surgery including redundant consistency checking (Original Assignee) University of California; International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) University of California ; International Business Machines Corp Edward Glassman, William A. Hanson, Peter Kazanides, Brent D. Mittelstadt, Bela L. Musits, Howard A. Paul, Russell H. Taylor |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (operational status) and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5299288A CLAIM 4 . A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the step of operating includes an additional step of periodically monitoring an operational status (servicing sensors) of the manipulator arm means and suspending a further movement of the surgical tool if the operational status is determined to be less than optimum . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (sectional view) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5299288A CLAIM 7 . A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the step of operating further includes a step of displaying in succession cross-sectional images of the bone tissue each having a corresponding cross-sectional view (vibration sensor means) of the selected prosthetic implant superimposed thereon , a specific one of the cross-sectional bone tissue images being selected for display as a function of the position of the surgical tool relative to the volumetric model . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (sectional view) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5299288A CLAIM 7 . A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the step of operating further includes a step of displaying in succession cross-sectional images of the bone tissue each having a corresponding cross-sectional view (vibration sensor means) of the selected prosthetic implant superimposed thereon , a specific one of the cross-sectional bone tissue images being selected for display as a function of the position of the surgical tool relative to the volumetric model . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (sectional images) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5299288A CLAIM 7 . A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the step of operating further includes a step of displaying in succession cross-sectional images (control means) of the bone tissue each having a corresponding cross-sectional view of the selected prosthetic implant superimposed thereon , a specific one of the cross-sectional bone tissue images being selected for display as a function of the position of the surgical tool relative to the volumetric model . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (sectional images) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5299288A CLAIM 7 . A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the step of operating further includes a step of displaying in succession cross-sectional images (control means) of the bone tissue each having a corresponding cross-sectional view of the selected prosthetic implant superimposed thereon , a specific one of the cross-sectional bone tissue images being selected for display as a function of the position of the surgical tool relative to the volumetric model . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (sectional view) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (force sensor) . |
US5299288A CLAIM 1 . A method of surgically removing a quantity of tissue from a patient , the tissue being removed from a region having a predetermined three dimensional shape , the method comprising the steps of : representing the three dimensional shape as a volumetric model or as a portion of a volumetric model ; determining a location of the volumetric model relative to the tissue that is to be removed ; and operating a multiple degree of freedom manipulator arm means having a surgical tool coupled thereto such that the tissue is removed , the step of operating including the steps of : monitoring an output of a force sensor (vibration sensing means) means that is coupled to the surgical tool ; detecting a position of the manipulator arm means ; determining a position of the surgical tool relative to the detected position of the manipulator arm means in accordance with a predetermined transformation function ; processing the volumetric model for determining if the determined position of the surgical tool is outside of the volumetric model ; and suspending a further movement of the surgical tool if the surgical tool is determined to be positioned outside of the volumetric model or if the step of monitoring the output of the force sensor means indicates that a sensed force has exceeded a first predetermined threshold . US5299288A CLAIM 7 . A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the step of operating further includes a step of displaying in succession cross-sectional images of the bone tissue each having a corresponding cross-sectional view (vibration sensor means) of the selected prosthetic implant superimposed thereon , a specific one of the cross-sectional bone tissue images being selected for display as a function of the position of the surgical tool relative to the volumetric model . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (sectional view) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5299288A CLAIM 7 . A method as set forth in claim 5 wherein the step of operating further includes a step of displaying in succession cross-sectional images of the bone tissue each having a corresponding cross-sectional view (vibration sensor means) of the selected prosthetic implant superimposed thereon , a specific one of the cross-sectional bone tissue images being selected for display as a function of the position of the surgical tool relative to the volumetric model . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5187709A Filed: 1991-08-06 Issued: 1993-02-16 Fault tolerant serial communications network (Original Assignee) Caterpillar Inc (Current Assignee) Caterpillar Inc Gregory L. Williamson, Larry E. Kendrick, Weldon L. Phelps |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission, second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5187709A CLAIM 1 . A communications network , comprising : a plurality of control modules , each having first and second transceivers , said first transceiver of each control module being connected to the second transceiver of another control module by only a single transmission line , forming a composite ring network , each control module being adapted to transmit data messages to the other control modules over said transmission (data packet) lines ; wherein said control modules include detecting means for sensing the presence of a first data message on said network and producing a message signal in response thereto ; and logic means for producing a second data (data packet) message at one control module , receiving said message signal and permitting transmission of said second data message simultaneously through both first and second transceivers of said one control module of said network in the absence of said message signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5187709A CLAIM 8 . A communications network , as set forth in claim 7 , including short circuit sensing means (sense vibrations) associated with each transceiver for detecting a short circuit condition on either of said positive and negative transmission wires and wherein each control module disables said transceiver associated with said detected short circuited transmission line . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5187709A CLAIM 8 . A communications network , as set forth in claim 7 , including short circuit sensing means (sense vibrations) associated with each transceiver for detecting a short circuit condition on either of said positive and negative transmission wires and wherein each control module disables said transceiver associated with said detected short circuited transmission line . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5129656A Filed: 1991-07-26 Issued: 1992-07-14 Racquet, in particular a tennis racquet (Original Assignee) Head Sportgerate and Co oHG GmbH (Current Assignee) Head Sport GmbH Robert Marte, Helmut Umlauft |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones (stop surface) or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5129656A CLAIM 3 . A racquet as defined in claim 1 , wherein the distance piece is releasably connected to the unattached end of the shaft and is supportable against a stop surface (respective ones) of the grip . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (deformable material) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5129656A CLAIM 7 . A racquet as defined in claim 1 wherein two , diametrically opposed lugs are formed on the inside surface of the grip and at least one groove is formed transversely to the axis on the shaft the grip consisting of elastically deformable material (sense machine vibration) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (wedge shape) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5129656A CLAIM 1 . A racquet comprising a frame ; and open or closed heart piece ; the frame , heart piece and shaft being manufactured as one piece or being connected to each other so as to be fixed ; and a grip that is formed as a one-piece sleeve that can be slid onto the shaft and secured thereon when in the fully installed mated position , the inside profile of the cross section of the grip and the outside profile of the cross section of the shaft incorporating supporting surfaces that are a shape-locking fit with each other and extend longitudinally over at least part of the length of the shaft , by means of which the grip is secured on the shaft in such a manner that it cannot rotate independently of said shaft , and wherein , on the one hand , the supporting surfaces of the shaft and , on the other hand , the supporting surfaces of the grip converge in a wedge shape (sense vibrations) at least over a part of the length of the grip in the direction of the unattached end of the shaft and the supporting surfaces of the grip are parallel to the wedge surfaces of the shaft that work in conjunction with them ; and wherein between the shaft and the grip there is a distance piece which is removable and which limits the axial installation movement of the grip and complete installation of the grip in the mated position . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones (stop surface) or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5129656A CLAIM 3 . A racquet as defined in claim 1 , wherein the distance piece is releasably connected to the unattached end of the shaft and is supportable against a stop surface (respective ones) of the grip . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (deformable material) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5129656A CLAIM 7 . A racquet as defined in claim 1 wherein two , diametrically opposed lugs are formed on the inside surface of the grip and at least one groove is formed transversely to the axis on the shaft the grip consisting of elastically deformable material (sense machine vibration) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (wedge shape) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5129656A CLAIM 1 . A racquet comprising a frame ; and open or closed heart piece ; the frame , heart piece and shaft being manufactured as one piece or being connected to each other so as to be fixed ; and a grip that is formed as a one-piece sleeve that can be slid onto the shaft and secured thereon when in the fully installed mated position , the inside profile of the cross section of the grip and the outside profile of the cross section of the shaft incorporating supporting surfaces that are a shape-locking fit with each other and extend longitudinally over at least part of the length of the shaft , by means of which the grip is secured on the shaft in such a manner that it cannot rotate independently of said shaft , and wherein , on the one hand , the supporting surfaces of the shaft and , on the other hand , the supporting surfaces of the grip converge in a wedge shape (sense vibrations) at least over a part of the length of the grip in the direction of the unattached end of the shaft and the supporting surfaces of the grip are parallel to the wedge surfaces of the shaft that work in conjunction with them ; and wherein between the shaft and the grip there is a distance piece which is removable and which limits the axial installation movement of the grip and complete installation of the grip in the mated position . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5239575A Filed: 1991-07-09 Issued: 1993-08-24 Telephone dial-inbound data acquisition system with demand reading capability (Original Assignee) Atos Origin IT Services Inc (Current Assignee) UBS AG Stamford Branch Darryl C. White, Steven M. Ward |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (real time) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer, timing means) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5239575A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transferring data over a telephone network comprising : a remote data unit ; and a host computer , said remote data unit and said host computer being interconnected over a telephone network ; said remote data unit including : a) timing means (data carrying capacities) for generating a time signal in a pseudorandom manner ; b) real time (data sensors) clock means for generating an indication of real time ; c) means for comparing said real time with said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; d) means responsive to said comparison between said real time and said pseudorandomly generated time signal for accessing said telephone network when said real time bears a predetermined relationship to said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; and e) means for transferring data from said remote data unit to said host computer , said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring means further transferring a subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal generated by said timing means to said host computer ; said host computer including means for receiving and comparing said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal with a table of allowable times , said host computer further including means for sending an indication back to said remote data unit of whether the time indicated by said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal is acceptable as shown by said comparison with said table of allowable times and , if so , said time (data rate, data packet) is accepted as the next time of callback for said remote data unit and , if not , said host computer sending an indication to said remote data unit to cause said timing means to generate another pseudorandomly generated time signal , said host computer storing an indication of the acceptable time of callback for said remote data unit in said table of allowable times . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (real time) , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5239575A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transferring data over a telephone network comprising : a remote data unit ; and a host computer , said remote data unit and said host computer being interconnected over a telephone network ; said remote data unit including : a) timing means for generating a time signal in a pseudorandom manner ; b) real time (data sensors) clock means for generating an indication of real time ; c) means for comparing said real time with said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; d) means responsive to said comparison between said real time and said pseudorandomly generated time signal for accessing said telephone network when said real time bears a predetermined relationship to said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; and e) means for transferring data from said remote data unit to said host computer , said transferring means further transferring a subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal generated by said timing means to said host computer ; said host computer including means for receiving and comparing said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal with a table of allowable times , said host computer further including means for sending an indication back to said remote data unit of whether the time indicated by said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal is acceptable as shown by said comparison with said table of allowable times and , if so , said time (data rate, data packet) is accepted as the next time of callback for said remote data unit and , if not , said host computer sending an indication to said remote data unit to cause said timing means to generate another pseudorandomly generated time signal , said host computer storing an indication of the acceptable time of callback for said remote data unit in said table of allowable times . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (real time) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer, timing means) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5239575A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transferring data over a telephone network comprising : a remote data unit ; and a host computer , said remote data unit and said host computer being interconnected over a telephone network ; said remote data unit including : a) timing means (data carrying capacities) for generating a time signal in a pseudorandom manner ; b) real time (data sensors) clock means for generating an indication of real time ; c) means for comparing said real time with said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; d) means responsive to said comparison between said real time and said pseudorandomly generated time signal for accessing said telephone network when said real time bears a predetermined relationship to said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; and e) means for transferring data from said remote data unit to said host computer , said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring means further transferring a subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal generated by said timing means to said host computer ; said host computer including means for receiving and comparing said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal with a table of allowable times , said host computer further including means for sending an indication back to said remote data unit of whether the time indicated by said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal is acceptable as shown by said comparison with said table of allowable times and , if so , said time (data rate, data packet) is accepted as the next time of callback for said remote data unit and , if not , said host computer sending an indication to said remote data unit to cause said timing means to generate another pseudorandomly generated time signal , said host computer storing an indication of the acceptable time of callback for said remote data unit in said table of allowable times . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5239575A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transferring data over a telephone network comprising : a remote data unit ; and a host computer , said remote data unit and said host computer being interconnected over a telephone network ; said remote data unit including : a) timing means for generating a time signal in a pseudorandom manner ; b) real time (data sensors) clock means for generating an indication of real time ; c) means for comparing said real time with said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; d) means responsive to said comparison between said real time and said pseudorandomly generated time signal for accessing said telephone network when said real time bears a predetermined relationship to said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; and e) means for transferring data from said remote data unit to said host computer , said transferring means further transferring a subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal generated by said timing means to said host computer ; said host computer including means for receiving and comparing said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal with a table of allowable times , said host computer further including means for sending an indication back to said remote data unit of whether the time indicated by said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal is acceptable as shown by said comparison with said table of allowable times and , if so , said time is accepted as the next time of callback for said remote data unit and , if not , said host computer sending an indication to said remote data unit to cause said timing means to generate another pseudorandomly generated time signal , said host computer storing an indication of the acceptable time of callback for said remote data unit in said table of allowable times . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5239575A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transferring data over a telephone network comprising : a remote data unit ; and a host computer , said remote data unit and said host computer being interconnected over a telephone network ; said remote data unit including : a) timing means for generating a time signal in a pseudorandom manner ; b) real time (data sensors) clock means for generating an indication of real time ; c) means for comparing said real time with said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; d) means responsive to said comparison between said real time and said pseudorandomly generated time signal for accessing said telephone network when said real time bears a predetermined relationship to said pseudorandomly generated time signal ; and e) means for transferring data from said remote data unit to said host computer , said transferring means further transferring a subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal generated by said timing means to said host computer ; said host computer including means for receiving and comparing said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal with a table of allowable times , said host computer further including means for sending an indication back to said remote data unit of whether the time indicated by said subsequently generated pseudorandom time signal is acceptable as shown by said comparison with said table of allowable times and , if so , said time is accepted as the next time of callback for said remote data unit and , if not , said host computer sending an indication to said remote data unit to cause said timing means to generate another pseudorandomly generated time signal , said host computer storing an indication of the acceptable time of callback for said remote data unit in said table of allowable times . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5144838A Filed: 1991-06-07 Issued: 1992-09-08 Defect detecting method and apparatus (Original Assignee) Honda Motor Co Ltd; Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Honda Motor Co Ltd ; Iwatsu Electric Co Ltd Kiyoshi Tsuboi |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (k value) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n times) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5144838A CLAIM 1 . A defect detecting method for detecting defects in an object , comprising the steps of : applying a vibration to said object until a first predetermined time ; recording a vibration wave form from said object after said first predetermined time ; determining a first time after a peak value (analogue format) of said vibration waveform and a second time after said first time , applying to said vibration wave form , an emphasizing window which emphasizes said vibration wave form from between said first time and said second time , thereby defining an emphasized vibration wave form ; transforming the emphasized vibration wave form to frequency domain to form a transformed vibration spectrum , wherein said transformed vibration spectrum has all peaks corresponding to each vibrational order of said object in a limited frequency range ; retransforming a limited frequency range containing all peaks corresponding to a selected vibrational order to time domain , thereby forming a wave form in time series of said selected vibrational order ; determining an envelope of the wave form in times (data transmission) series of said selected order , wherein oscillations in said envelope indicate defects in said object . US5144838A CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 3 , wherein : said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing step does not change Q values of said peaks . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (vibration waveform) . |
US5144838A CLAIM 1 . A defect detecting method for detecting defects in an object , comprising the steps of : applying a vibration to said object until a first predetermined time ; recording a vibration wave form from said object after said first predetermined time ; determining a first time after a peak value of said vibration waveform (frequency basis) and a second time after said first time , applying to said vibration wave form , an emphasizing window which emphasizes said vibration wave form from between said first time and said second time , thereby defining an emphasized vibration wave form ; transforming the emphasized vibration wave form to frequency domain to form a transformed vibration spectrum , wherein said transformed vibration spectrum has all peaks corresponding to each vibrational order of said object in a limited frequency range ; retransforming a limited frequency range containing all peaks corresponding to a selected vibrational order to time domain , thereby forming a wave form in time series of said selected vibrational order ; determining an envelope of the wave form in times series of said selected order , wherein oscillations in said envelope indicate defects in said object . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5144838A CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 3 , wherein : said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing step does not change Q values of said peaks . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (frequency range) . |
US5144838A CLAIM 1 . A defect detecting method for detecting defects in an object , comprising the steps of : applying a vibration to said object until a first predetermined time ; recording a vibration wave form from said object after said first predetermined time ; determining a first time after a peak value of said vibration waveform and a second time after said first time , applying to said vibration wave form , an emphasizing window which emphasizes said vibration wave form from between said first time and said second time , thereby defining an emphasized vibration wave form ; transforming the emphasized vibration wave form to frequency domain to form a transformed vibration spectrum , wherein said transformed vibration spectrum has all peaks corresponding to each vibrational order of said object in a limited frequency range (radio frequencies) ; retransforming a limited frequency range containing all peaks corresponding to a selected vibrational order to time domain , thereby forming a wave form in time series of said selected vibrational order ; determining an envelope of the wave form in times series of said selected order , wherein oscillations in said envelope indicate defects in said object . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (k value) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (detecting device) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5144838A CLAIM 1 . A defect detecting method for detecting defects in an object , comprising the steps of : applying a vibration to said object until a first predetermined time ; recording a vibration wave form from said object after said first predetermined time ; determining a first time after a peak value (analogue format) of said vibration waveform and a second time after said first time , applying to said vibration wave form , an emphasizing window which emphasizes said vibration wave form from between said first time and said second time , thereby defining an emphasized vibration wave form ; transforming the emphasized vibration wave form to frequency domain to form a transformed vibration spectrum , wherein said transformed vibration spectrum has all peaks corresponding to each vibrational order of said object in a limited frequency range ; retransforming a limited frequency range containing all peaks corresponding to a selected vibrational order to time domain , thereby forming a wave form in time series of said selected vibrational order ; determining an envelope of the wave form in times series of said selected order , wherein oscillations in said envelope indicate defects in said object . US5144838A CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 3 , wherein : said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing step does not change Q values of said peaks . US5144838A CLAIM 5 . A defect detecting device (effect division, effect packet) for detecting defects in an object , comprising : first applying means for applying a vibration to said object until a first predetermined time ; recording means for recording a vibration wave form from said object after said first predetermined time ; first determining means for determining a first time after a peak value of said vibration waveform and a second time after said first time , second applying means for applying to said vibration wave form , an emphasizing window which emphasizes said vibration wave form from between said first time and said second time , thereby defining an emphasized vibration wave form ; transforming means for transforming the emphasized vibration wave form to frequency domain to form a transformed vibration spectrum , wherein said transformed vibration spectrum has all peaks corresponding to each vibrational order of said object in a limited frequency range ; retransforming means for retransforming a limited frequency range containing all peaks corresponding to a selected vibrational order to time domain , thereby forming a wave form in time series of said selected vibrational order ; second determining means for determining an envelope of the wave form in times series of said selected vibrational order , wherein oscillations in said envelope indicate defects in said object . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (vibration waveform) . |
US5144838A CLAIM 1 . A defect detecting method for detecting defects in an object , comprising the steps of : applying a vibration to said object until a first predetermined time ; recording a vibration wave form from said object after said first predetermined time ; determining a first time after a peak value of said vibration waveform (frequency basis) and a second time after said first time , applying to said vibration wave form , an emphasizing window which emphasizes said vibration wave form from between said first time and said second time , thereby defining an emphasized vibration wave form ; transforming the emphasized vibration wave form to frequency domain to form a transformed vibration spectrum , wherein said transformed vibration spectrum has all peaks corresponding to each vibrational order of said object in a limited frequency range ; retransforming a limited frequency range containing all peaks corresponding to a selected vibrational order to time domain , thereby forming a wave form in time series of said selected vibrational order ; determining an envelope of the wave form in times series of said selected order , wherein oscillations in said envelope indicate defects in said object . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5144838A CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 3 , wherein : said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing step does not change Q values of said peaks . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5144838A CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 3 , wherein : said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing step does not change Q values of said peaks . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5144838A CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 3 , wherein : said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing step does not change Q values of said peaks . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5109700A Filed: 1991-05-30 Issued: 1992-05-05 Method and apparatus for analyzing rotating machines (Original Assignee) Life Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Life Systems Inc Michael D. Hicho |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC (frequency resolution) having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5109700A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of analyzing the frequency spectrum includes : selecting larger frequency peaks of the frequency spectrum ; and , refining a frequency resolution (host PC) of the selected frequency peaks with data from adjacent frequency peaks . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (center frequency, higher frequency, lower frequency) . |
US5109700A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus for determining bearing condition comprising : a vibration sensor for sensing vibration arising from a rolling element bearing and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof ; a running speed calculating means for calculating a running speed of the rolling element from the electrical signal including : a transform means for transforming the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum including a plurality of frequency bins , each bin having a preselected frequency band , a center frequency (radio frequencies) , and a magnitude indicative of a strength of sensed frequency components within the corresponding frequency band , a means for identifying a set of frequency bins in which the center frequencies are even multiples of each other and in which the collective amplitudes of the frequency bins exceed the amplitude of other sets of frequency bins with center frequencies that are even multiples of each other , and a means for selecting the lowest center frequency of the identified set as the running speed ; and a bearing condition means for generating a bearing condition indicating signal from the electrical signal and the selected lowest center frequency . US5109700A CLAIM 11 . A method for determining an indicator of a condition of a rolling element bearing from a vibration signal obtained from the rotating machine , the method comprising : converting vibrations in the rotating machine into an electrical signal proportional to the vibrations ; filtering the electrical signal ; converting the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting (i) frequency peaks of the frequency spectrum which are characteristic of an actual running speed of the rotating machine and (ii) frequency peaks that are random , spurious and caused by other effects by : selecting frequency peaks in the frequency spectrum to be designated as significant peaks , when the peaks are at least 0 . 005 in/sec , are at least as high as a next lower frequency (radio frequencies) peak , and are higher than a next higher frequency (radio frequencies) peak , selecting such significant peaks in a first band of frequencies 20% less than a nominal speed setting to 10% more than the nominal speed setting , in a second band of frequencies 20% less than two times the nominal speed setting to 10% more than two times the nominal speed setting , and in a third band of frequencies 20% less than three times the nominal speed setting to 10% more than three times the nominal speed setting ; eliminating frequency peaks that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; determining a calculated final running speed corresponding to the actual running speed , from the frequency peaks remaining after the eliminating step ; analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency peaks characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; eliminating the frequency peaks related to problems other than bearing defects ; selecting a remaining frequency peak having a highest amplitude as the indicator of the rolling element bearing condition . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5109700A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a condition of a rolling element bearing enclosed in a housing of a rotating machine , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; converting the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; determining a running speed of the rotating machines from the frequency spectrum ; analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; eliminating the frequency components that characterize problems other than bearing defects ; determining an indicator of the rolling element bearing condition from a remaining at least one of the frequency components . US5109700A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus for determining bearing condition comprising : a vibration sensor (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) for sensing vibration arising from a rolling element bearing and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof ; a running speed calculating means for calculating a running speed of the rolling element from the electrical signal including : a transform means for transforming the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum including a plurality of frequency bins , each bin having a preselected frequency band , a center frequency , and a magnitude indicative of a strength of sensed frequency components within the corresponding frequency band , a means for identifying a set of frequency bins in which the center frequencies are even multiples of each other and in which the collective amplitudes of the frequency bins exceed the amplitude of other sets of frequency bins with center frequencies that are even multiples of each other , and a means for selecting the lowest center frequency of the identified set as the running speed ; and a bearing condition means for generating a bearing condition indicating signal from the electrical signal and the selected lowest center frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (signal frequency) permitting noise vibration harshness (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5109700A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a condition of a rolling element bearing enclosed in a housing of a rotating machine , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; converting the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; determining a running speed of the rotating machines from the frequency spectrum ; analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; eliminating the frequency components that characterize problems other than bearing defects ; determining an indicator of the rolling element bearing condition from a remaining at least one of the frequency components . US5109700A CLAIM 7 . An apparatus for determining a vibration signal frequency (vibration data) component indicative of a condition of a rolling element bearing of a rotating machine , the apparatus comprising : a vibration detector means for detecting and converting vibrations in the rotating machine into an electrical signal proportional to the vibrations ; a filtering means for filtering the electrical signal to obtain select frequencies ; an analog-to-digital convertor means to convert the electrical signal into a digital signal ; a means for converting the digital signal into a frequency spectrum ; a selecting means for selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of running speed and frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; an eliminating means for eliminating the frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; a determining means for determining running speed from the frequency components remaining after the step of eliminating the frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; a means for analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; an eliminating means for eliminating the frequency components related to problems other than bearing defects ; a means for storing a plurality of remaining frequency components which are not eliminated by the eliminating means ; an averaging means for averaging corresponding stored frequency components to produce a plurality of averaged frequency components ; and , a means for selecting an averaged frequency component having a highest amplitude as the frequency components indicative of the rolling element bearing condition . US5109700A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus for determining bearing condition comprising : a vibration sensor (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) for sensing vibration arising from a rolling element bearing and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof ; a running speed calculating means for calculating a running speed of the rolling element from the electrical signal including : a transform means for transforming the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum including a plurality of frequency bins , each bin having a preselected frequency band , a center frequency , and a magnitude indicative of a strength of sensed frequency components within the corresponding frequency band , a means for identifying a set of frequency bins in which the center frequencies are even multiples of each other and in which the collective amplitudes of the frequency bins exceed the amplitude of other sets of frequency bins with center frequencies that are even multiples of each other , and a means for selecting the lowest center frequency of the identified set as the running speed ; and a bearing condition means for generating a bearing condition indicating signal from the electrical signal and the selected lowest center frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5109700A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a condition of a rolling element bearing enclosed in a housing of a rotating machine , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; converting the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; determining a running speed of the rotating machines from the frequency spectrum ; analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; eliminating the frequency components that characterize problems other than bearing defects ; determining an indicator of the rolling element bearing condition from a remaining at least one of the frequency components . US5109700A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus for determining bearing condition comprising : a vibration sensor (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) for sensing vibration arising from a rolling element bearing and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof ; a running speed calculating means for calculating a running speed of the rolling element from the electrical signal including : a transform means for transforming the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum including a plurality of frequency bins , each bin having a preselected frequency band , a center frequency , and a magnitude indicative of a strength of sensed frequency components within the corresponding frequency band , a means for identifying a set of frequency bins in which the center frequencies are even multiples of each other and in which the collective amplitudes of the frequency bins exceed the amplitude of other sets of frequency bins with center frequencies that are even multiples of each other , and a means for selecting the lowest center frequency of the identified set as the running speed ; and a bearing condition means for generating a bearing condition indicating signal from the electrical signal and the selected lowest center frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (digital signal) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5109700A CLAIM 5 . An apparatus for determining an indicator of a condition of a rolling element bearing enclosed in a housing of a rotating machine , the apparatus comprising : a vibration transducer means in contact with said housing means for sensing mechanical vibrations of the rotating machine and converting the sensed vibrations into an analog signal proportional to the sensed vibrations ; an analog-to-digital convertor means for converting the analog signal into a digital signal (data packets) ; a means for converting the digital signal into a frequency spectrum ; an analyzing means for analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; a means for eliminating the frequency components related to problems other than bearing defects ; a means for selecting a remaining frequency component having a highest amplitude as the indicator of the rolling element bearing condition . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (signal frequency) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5109700A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a condition of a rolling element bearing enclosed in a housing of a rotating machine , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; converting the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; determining a running speed of the rotating machines from the frequency spectrum ; analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; eliminating the frequency components that characterize problems other than bearing defects ; determining an indicator of the rolling element bearing condition from a remaining at least one of the frequency components . US5109700A CLAIM 7 . An apparatus for determining a vibration signal frequency (vibration data) component indicative of a condition of a rolling element bearing of a rotating machine , the apparatus comprising : a vibration detector means for detecting and converting vibrations in the rotating machine into an electrical signal proportional to the vibrations ; a filtering means for filtering the electrical signal to obtain select frequencies ; an analog-to-digital convertor means to convert the electrical signal into a digital signal ; a means for converting the digital signal into a frequency spectrum ; a selecting means for selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of running speed and frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; an eliminating means for eliminating the frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; a determining means for determining running speed from the frequency components remaining after the step of eliminating the frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; a means for analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; an eliminating means for eliminating the frequency components related to problems other than bearing defects ; a means for storing a plurality of remaining frequency components which are not eliminated by the eliminating means ; an averaging means for averaging corresponding stored frequency components to produce a plurality of averaged frequency components ; and , a means for selecting an averaged frequency component having a highest amplitude as the frequency components indicative of the rolling element bearing condition . US5109700A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus for determining bearing condition comprising : a vibration sensor (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) for sensing vibration arising from a rolling element bearing and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof ; a running speed calculating means for calculating a running speed of the rolling element from the electrical signal including : a transform means for transforming the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum including a plurality of frequency bins , each bin having a preselected frequency band , a center frequency , and a magnitude indicative of a strength of sensed frequency components within the corresponding frequency band , a means for identifying a set of frequency bins in which the center frequencies are even multiples of each other and in which the collective amplitudes of the frequency bins exceed the amplitude of other sets of frequency bins with center frequencies that are even multiples of each other , and a means for selecting the lowest center frequency of the identified set as the running speed ; and a bearing condition means for generating a bearing condition indicating signal from the electrical signal and the selected lowest center frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (signal frequency) permitting noise vibration harshness (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5109700A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a condition of a rolling element bearing enclosed in a housing of a rotating machine , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; converting the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; determining a running speed of the rotating machines from the frequency spectrum ; analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; eliminating the frequency components that characterize problems other than bearing defects ; determining an indicator of the rolling element bearing condition from a remaining at least one of the frequency components . US5109700A CLAIM 7 . An apparatus for determining a vibration signal frequency (vibration data) component indicative of a condition of a rolling element bearing of a rotating machine , the apparatus comprising : a vibration detector means for detecting and converting vibrations in the rotating machine into an electrical signal proportional to the vibrations ; a filtering means for filtering the electrical signal to obtain select frequencies ; an analog-to-digital convertor means to convert the electrical signal into a digital signal ; a means for converting the digital signal into a frequency spectrum ; a selecting means for selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of running speed and frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; an eliminating means for eliminating the frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; a determining means for determining running speed from the frequency components remaining after the step of eliminating the frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; a means for analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; an eliminating means for eliminating the frequency components related to problems other than bearing defects ; a means for storing a plurality of remaining frequency components which are not eliminated by the eliminating means ; an averaging means for averaging corresponding stored frequency components to produce a plurality of averaged frequency components ; and , a means for selecting an averaged frequency component having a highest amplitude as the frequency components indicative of the rolling element bearing condition . US5109700A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus for determining bearing condition comprising : a vibration sensor (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) for sensing vibration arising from a rolling element bearing and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof ; a running speed calculating means for calculating a running speed of the rolling element from the electrical signal including : a transform means for transforming the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum including a plurality of frequency bins , each bin having a preselected frequency band , a center frequency , and a magnitude indicative of a strength of sensed frequency components within the corresponding frequency band , a means for identifying a set of frequency bins in which the center frequencies are even multiples of each other and in which the collective amplitudes of the frequency bins exceed the amplitude of other sets of frequency bins with center frequencies that are even multiples of each other , and a means for selecting the lowest center frequency of the identified set as the running speed ; and a bearing condition means for generating a bearing condition indicating signal from the electrical signal and the selected lowest center frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations, vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5109700A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a condition of a rolling element bearing enclosed in a housing of a rotating machine , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; converting the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; determining a running speed of the rotating machines from the frequency spectrum ; analyzing the frequency spectrum to identify frequency components characteristic of problems other than bearing defects ; eliminating the frequency components that characterize problems other than bearing defects ; determining an indicator of the rolling element bearing condition from a remaining at least one of the frequency components . US5109700A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus for determining bearing condition comprising : a vibration sensor (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) for sensing vibration arising from a rolling element bearing and generating an electrical signal indicative thereof ; a running speed calculating means for calculating a running speed of the rolling element from the electrical signal including : a transform means for transforming the electrical signal into a frequency spectrum including a plurality of frequency bins , each bin having a preselected frequency band , a center frequency , and a magnitude indicative of a strength of sensed frequency components within the corresponding frequency band , a means for identifying a set of frequency bins in which the center frequencies are even multiples of each other and in which the collective amplitudes of the frequency bins exceed the amplitude of other sets of frequency bins with center frequencies that are even multiples of each other , and a means for selecting the lowest center frequency of the identified set as the running speed ; and a bearing condition means for generating a bearing condition indicating signal from the electrical signal and the selected lowest center frequency . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5225987A Filed: 1991-05-20 Issued: 1993-07-06 System for implementing a PC computer configuration system for assembling and mounting of a complex product in situ (Original Assignee) Westinghouse Electric Corp (Current Assignee) CBS Corp Timothy F. Thompson |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5225987A CLAIM 1 . A generic tool for PC computer-aided assembly of a complex product involving actual subsections forming an actual vertical section in up to three dimensions and a plurality of actual units pertaining to said vertical section , comprising : a PC computer including : first means for storing , for each of said units , data representative of a structure thereof and for storing , for each of said subsections , structure representative data concurring in providing a representation of the vertical section structure ; second means for generating , with said first means stored structure representative data , a product configuration establishing an interrelationship between said vertical section and said units ; and means interposed between said first and second means for transferring selected ones of said stored structure data from one to the other of said first and second means ; and means being provided by said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring means for testing the physical compatibility between selected unit data structure and selected subsection data structure before allowing said product configuration to be established therewith ; said second means providing on the screen of the PC computer a visual representation of said product configuration ; whereby said complex product is assembled in situ with the assistance of the PC computer visual product configuration . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (corresponding one) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5225987A CLAIM 6 . The generic tool of claim 2 with at least one of said subsections including a subvertical section comprised of a plurality of subsections ; unit structure representative data being associated by said transferring means to at least a corresponding one (corresponding one) of said corresponding subvertical section subsection and being stored in said second means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5225987A CLAIM 1 . A generic tool for PC computer-aided assembly of a complex product involving actual subsections forming an actual vertical section in up to three dimensions and a plurality of actual units pertaining to said vertical section , comprising : a PC computer including : first means for storing , for each of said units , data representative of a structure thereof and for storing , for each of said subsections , structure representative data concurring in providing a representation of the vertical section structure ; second means for generating , with said first means stored structure representative data , a product configuration establishing an interrelationship between said vertical section and said units ; and means interposed between said first and second means for transferring selected ones of said stored structure data from one to the other of said first and second means ; and means being provided by said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring means for testing the physical compatibility between selected unit data structure and selected subsection data structure before allowing said product configuration to be established therewith ; said second means providing on the screen of the PC computer a visual representation of said product configuration ; whereby said complex product is assembled in situ with the assistance of the PC computer visual product configuration . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5229992A Filed: 1991-03-28 Issued: 1993-07-20 Fixed interval composite framing in integrated services networks (Original Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp (Current Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp Mark Jurkevich, Simon Bernstein |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (different sub) from at least two data sensors (predetermined bandwidth) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission (predetermined bandwidth) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5229992A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting information between a multiplicity of subscribers , as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the communications services required by the different sub (communications channel, sub -channels, communications sub-channels) scribers , including voice , video and data traffic component types , said method comprising : assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types in information streams from subscribers associated with an endpoint node of the ISN into composite frames of variable size for sequential launching of the assembled composite frames into the ISN destined to subscribers associated with another endpoint node of the ISN , limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of the composite frames to those in information streams destined for subscribers associated with said another endpoint node of the ISN , at which the composite frames are to be disassembled , configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of bandwidth allocated according to predetermined communication requirements of the particular traffic component type through the ISN , with each group limited to channels of identical fixed size transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for a communication session , and synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN at said fixed interval of time as the frame launch interval . US5229992A CLAIM 9 . A method of multimedia information communication between subscribers associated with endpoint nodes of a fast packet switched network , said endpoint nodes being connectable via network paths having multiple transmission links , and wherein the multimedia information includes a plurality of traffic component types from among voice , video and data to be communicated between subscribers associated with said endpoint nodes , said method comprising : assembling within a preset fixed time interval each of a plurality of variably sized composite frames from portions of information streams generated by the subscribers at an endpoint node , into respective ones (respective ones) of a plurality of fixed size channels representing bandwidth allocations for each of said traffic component types , to produce a sequence of the composite frames in which each is separated from the next by said time (data rate, data packet) interval , and synchronously launching said sequence of composite frames into said network . US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited bandwidth within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (limited band) . |
US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited band (frequency basis) width within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth) , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5229992A CLAIM 9 . A method of multimedia information communication between subscribers associated with endpoint nodes of a fast packet switched network , said endpoint nodes being connectable via network paths having multiple transmission links , and wherein the multimedia information includes a plurality of traffic component types from among voice , video and data to be communicated between subscribers associated with said endpoint nodes , said method comprising : assembling within a preset fixed time interval each of a plurality of variably sized composite frames from portions of information streams generated by the subscribers at an endpoint node , into respective ones of a plurality of fixed size channels representing bandwidth allocations for each of said traffic component types , to produce a sequence of the composite frames in which each is separated from the next by said time (data rate, data packet) interval , and synchronously launching said sequence of composite frames into said network . US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited bandwidth within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (predetermined bandwidth) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited bandwidth within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (different sub) from at least two local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said communications sub-channels (different sub) in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5229992A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting information between a multiplicity of subscribers , as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the communications services required by the different sub (communications channel, sub -channels, communications sub-channels) scribers , including voice , video and data traffic component types , said method comprising : assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types in information streams from subscribers associated with an endpoint node of the ISN into composite frames of variable size for sequential launching of the assembled composite frames into the ISN destined to subscribers associated with another endpoint node of the ISN , limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of the composite frames to those in information streams destined for subscribers associated with said another endpoint node of the ISN , at which the composite frames are to be disassembled , configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of bandwidth allocated according to predetermined communication requirements of the particular traffic component type through the ISN , with each group limited to channels of identical fixed size transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for a communication session , and synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN at said fixed interval of time as the frame launch interval . US5229992A CLAIM 9 . A method of multimedia information communication between subscribers associated with endpoint nodes of a fast packet switched network , said endpoint nodes being connectable via network paths having multiple transmission links , and wherein the multimedia information includes a plurality of traffic component types from among voice , video and data to be communicated between subscribers associated with said endpoint nodes , said method comprising : assembling within a preset fixed time interval each of a plurality of variably sized composite frames from portions of information streams generated by the subscribers at an endpoint node , into respective ones (respective ones) of a plurality of fixed size channels representing bandwidth allocations for each of said traffic component types , to produce a sequence of the composite frames in which each is separated from the next by said time (data rate, data packet) interval , and synchronously launching said sequence of composite frames into said network . US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited bandwidth within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (limited band) . |
US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited band (frequency basis) width within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (switched network) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5229992A CLAIM 9 . A method of multimedia information communication between subscribers associated with endpoint nodes of a fast packet switched network (data packets) , said endpoint nodes being connectable via network paths having multiple transmission links , and wherein the multimedia information includes a plurality of traffic component types from among voice , video and data to be communicated between subscribers associated with said endpoint nodes , said method comprising : assembling within a preset fixed time interval each of a plurality of variably sized composite frames from portions of information streams generated by the subscribers at an endpoint node , into respective ones of a plurality of fixed size channels representing bandwidth allocations for each of said traffic component types , to produce a sequence of the composite frames in which each is separated from the next by said time interval , and synchronously launching said sequence of composite frames into said network . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (predetermined bandwidth) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited bandwidth within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (predetermined bandwidth) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited bandwidth within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5229992A CLAIM 15 . A system for transmitting information during call connections between a multiplicity of subscribers as components of traffic in an integrated services network (ISN) , in which the information traffic consists of a multiplicity of media types according to the requirements of the different subscribers including voice , video and data traffic component types , comprising : assembling means for assembling a plurality of traffic component types in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an entry node of said ISN during respective call connections , into the message information payload field of each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth to occupy channels of predetermined limited bandwidth within the respective frame for transmission through the ISN , the assembling means including : composing means for assembling at successive ones of a predetermined fixed interval of time a plurality of traffic component types , in separate respective subscriber information streams to be launched for transmission at an endpoint node of the ISN during respective call connections to subscribers at other endpoints of the ISN , into each of a sequence of composite frames of variable bandwidth for transmission through the ISN , said composing means including : processing means for limiting the traffic component types assembled into each of said composite frames to those destined for subscribers at the same other endpoint of the ISN , configuring means for configuring each assembled composite frame with the traffic component types assigned to respective separate groups of adjacent channels of predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) with each group limited to channels transporting traffic components of the same type and each channel in a group dedicated to a particular subscriber of the respective traffic component type for the duration of its respective call connection , and launch means responsive to completion of assembly of composite frames at an endpoint node for synchronously launching the assembled composite frames successively into the ISN separated by said fixed interval of time . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5343472A Filed: 1991-03-28 Issued: 1994-08-30 Multiplex transmission system for use in vehicles (Original Assignee) Mazda Motor Corp (Current Assignee) Mazda Motor Corp Osamu Michihira, Masao Hideshima, Akira Sone |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5343472A CLAIM 2 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein said time (data rate, data packet) -dividing means is provided in a specific single communication node among the communication nodes of said second group . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5343472A CLAIM 2 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein said time (data rate, data packet) -dividing means is provided in a specific single communication node among the communication nodes of said second group . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (node b) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5343472A CLAIM 7 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein said assigning means assigns each first subordinate time slot to said specific single communication node b (vibration sensor) y said assigning means in order that this specific single communication node may access said shared multiplex transmission line , and each second subordinate time slot to the communication nodes of the second group other than said specific single communication node . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (node b) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (receiving circuit) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5343472A CLAIM 3 . The system according to claim 2 , wherein said time-dividing means provided in said specific single communication node has a transmission circuit for transmitting , on said shared multiplex transmission line , a frame possessing identification information which identifies the main time slot ; and the communication nodes of said first group have a receiving circuit (sense vibrations) , serving as said assigning means , for receiving said frame and identifying , from said identification information , a main time slot assigned to the communication node itself . US5343472A CLAIM 7 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein said assigning means assigns each first subordinate time slot to said specific single communication node b (vibration sensor) y said assigning means in order that this specific single communication node may access said shared multiplex transmission line , and each second subordinate time slot to the communication nodes of the second group other than said specific single communication node . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5343472A CLAIM 2 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein said time (data rate, data packet) -dividing means is provided in a specific single communication node among the communication nodes of said second group . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (second groups) of said virtual ports . |
US5343472A CLAIM 10 . A multiplex transmission system for a vehicle having a shared multiplex transmission line , and a plurality of communication nodes which are divided into first and second groups (respective one) and are interconnected via said shared multiplex transmission line , frequency of access of the communication nodes of said first group to said shared multiplex transmission line being lower than frequency of access of the communication nodes of said second group to said shared multiplex transmission line , the system comprising : time-dividing means for dividing a time period during which said plurality of communication nodes are capable of accessing said shared multiplex transmission line into a plurality of main time slots , each time slot capable of containing a message data to be used for vehicle controls and an access identification field for allowing the communication nodes to identity access right to the shared multiplex transmission line ; and access right assigning means for loading each access identification field with access identification data so that a greater number of main time slots are assigned to communication nodes access priority of which to said shared multiplex transmission line is higher . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (node b) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5343472A CLAIM 7 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein said assigning means assigns each first subordinate time slot to said specific single communication node b (vibration sensor) y said assigning means in order that this specific single communication node may access said shared multiplex transmission line , and each second subordinate time slot to the communication nodes of the second group other than said specific single communication node . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (node b) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (receiving circuit) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5343472A CLAIM 3 . The system according to claim 2 , wherein said time-dividing means provided in said specific single communication node has a transmission circuit for transmitting , on said shared multiplex transmission line , a frame possessing identification information which identifies the main time slot ; and the communication nodes of said first group have a receiving circuit (sense vibrations) , serving as said assigning means , for receiving said frame and identifying , from said identification information , a main time slot assigned to the communication node itself . US5343472A CLAIM 7 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein said assigning means assigns each first subordinate time slot to said specific single communication node b (vibration sensor) y said assigning means in order that this specific single communication node may access said shared multiplex transmission line , and each second subordinate time slot to the communication nodes of the second group other than said specific single communication node . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5214582A Filed: 1991-01-30 Issued: 1993-05-25 Interactive diagnostic system for an automotive vehicle, and method (Original Assignee) Edge Diagnostic Systems (Current Assignee) Snap On Inc Moshe Gray |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (real time) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5214582A CLAIM 12 . A system according to claim 2 including means for continually monitoring in real time (data sensors) electronic data entering and/or exiting said onboard computer including actual data associated with said network of sensors and actuators . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (real time) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5214582A CLAIM 12 . A system according to claim 2 including means for continually monitoring in real time (data sensors) electronic data entering and/or exiting said onboard computer including actual data associated with said network of sensors and actuators . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC (electronic data) having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5214582A CLAIM 4 . A system according to claim 3 wherein said third means includes said external computer arrangement separate from said onboard computer for simulating the operation of said one or combination of specific sensors independent of the actual operation of these latter sensors by generating specific signals digitally from said external computer , converting said digital signals (corresponding one) to analog information and directing said analog information to the appropriate circuitry within said onboard computer through said one or combination of computer-side terminals . US5214582A CLAIM 12 . A system according to claim 2 including means for continually monitoring in real time electronic data (host PC) entering and/or exiting said onboard computer including actual data associated with said network of sensors and actuators . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (individual data) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US5214582A CLAIM 17 . A diagnostic system for an automotive vehicle of the type having (i) a network of sensors and actuators for independently sensing and actuating a number of different functions within the vehicle (ii) an onboard computer for monitoring said sensors and controlling the operation of said actuators , and (iii) means for electrically connecting said onboard computer with said sensors and actuators , said connecting means including an auto-side connector having a series of auto-side plug-in terminals respectively connected with individual ones of said sensors and actuators and a computer-side connector disengageably connectable to said auto-side connector and having corresponding , complementary computer-side plug-in terminals connected to appropriate circuitry within the onboard computer , said diagnostic system comprising : (a) monitoring means including a network of individual circuits disengageably connectable with and between said auto-side and computer-side terminals for independently and substantially simultaneously monitoring in real time individual electronic data entering and exiting said onboard computer through said individual circuits the individual data (feast one) being associated with the individual sensors and actuators making up said network of sensors and actuators , said monitoring means also include an external computer arrangement separate from said onboard computer for analyzing said electronic data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (real time) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5214582A CLAIM 12 . A system according to claim 2 including means for continually monitoring in real time (data sensors) electronic data entering and/or exiting said onboard computer including actual data associated with said network of sensors and actuators . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (diagnostic system) of said virtual ports . |
US5214582A CLAIM 1 . For use in a diagnostic system (respective one) for an automotive vehicle of the type having (i) network sensors and actuators for independently sensing and actuating a number of different functions within the vehicle (ii) an onboard computer for monitoring said sensors and controlling the operation of said actuators , and (iii) means for electrically connecting said onboard computer with said sensors and actuators , said connecting means including an auto-side connector having a series of auto-side plug-in terminals respectively connected with individual ones of said sensors and actuators and a computer-side connector disengageably connectable to said auto-side connector and having corresponding , complementary computer-side plug-in terminals connected to appropriate circuitry within the onboard computer , an arrangement for temporarily disconnecting a selected one or a combination of said auto-side terminals from corresponding computer-side terminals , whereby to temporarily disconnect a selected one or combination of specific sensors and/or actuators rom said outboard computer , said arrangement comprising : (a) a plurality of electronic switching circuits including a first network of such circuits individually connected between individual auto-side an computer-side terminals and a second network of such circuits connectable between an external computer arrangement and either individual auto-side or computer-side terminals , each of said switching circuits being designed to operated between a closed condition and an open condition for connecting and disconnecting its associated auto-side and computer-side terminals to and from one another and for connecting and disconnecting the external computer arrangement to an associated auto-side or computer-side terminal , said networks of circuits being designed for use with a particular make and/or model of said automotive vehicle in which its auto-side and computer-side terminals are connected with particular sensors and actuators in accordance with a specific connection scheme which differs from a different make and/or model vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5214582A CLAIM 12 . A system according to claim 2 including means for continually monitoring in real time (data sensors) electronic data entering and/or exiting said onboard computer including actual data associated with said network of sensors and actuators . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5214582A CLAIM 12 . A system according to claim 2 including means for continually monitoring in real time (data sensors) electronic data entering and/or exiting said onboard computer including actual data associated with said network of sensors and actuators . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations (corresponding computer) so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5214582A CLAIM 1 . For use in a diagnostic system for an automotive vehicle of the type having (i) network sensors and actuators for independently sensing and actuating a number of different functions within the vehicle (ii) an onboard computer for monitoring said sensors and controlling the operation of said actuators , and (iii) means for electrically connecting said onboard computer with said sensors and actuators , said connecting means including an auto-side connector having a series of auto-side plug-in terminals respectively connected with individual ones of said sensors and actuators and a computer-side connector disengageably connectable to said auto-side connector and having corresponding , complementary computer-side plug-in terminals connected to appropriate circuitry within the onboard computer , an arrangement for temporarily disconnecting a selected one or a combination of said auto-side terminals from corresponding computer (three locations) -side terminals , whereby to temporarily disconnect a selected one or combination of specific sensors and/or actuators rom said outboard computer , said arrangement comprising : (a) a plurality of electronic switching circuits including a first network of such circuits individually connected between individual auto-side an computer-side terminals and a second network of such circuits connectable between an external computer arrangement and either individual auto-side or computer-side terminals , each of said switching circuits being designed to operated between a closed condition and an open condition for connecting and disconnecting its associated auto-side and computer-side terminals to and from one another and for connecting and disconnecting the external computer arrangement to an associated auto-side or computer-side terminal , said networks of circuits being designed for use with a particular make and/or model of said automotive vehicle in which its auto-side and computer-side terminals are connected with particular sensors and actuators in accordance with a specific connection scheme which differs from a different make and/or model vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5251151A Filed: 1990-12-24 Issued: 1993-10-05 Method and apparatus for diagnosing the state of a machine (Original Assignee) Research Foundation of State University of New York (Current Assignee) Research Foundation of State University of New York Victor Demjanenko, David M. Benenson, Soon Y. Park, Selwyn Wright, Andres Soom, Raj S. Acharya, Mehrdad Soumekh |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (repeating step, square root, said signal) to a data processing means (repeating step, square root, said signal) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5251151A CLAIM 2 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said time (data rate, data packet) domain signature is created from said vibrational signal by : computing an envelope of said vibrational signal ; and , differentiating said envelope to create said signature . US5251151A CLAIM 3 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said processing step comprises the step of an envelope of said vibrational signal which computing step comprises : computing a Hilbert Transform of said vibrational signal to obtain a transformed signal ; taking the square root (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) of the sum of the square of the transformed signal and the square of the vibrational signal . US5251151A CLAIM 12 . A method as recited in claim 11 wherein said reference set of events is created by sensing a vibrational signal from said machine when said machine is operating normally and creating a time domain signature from said vibrational signal and processing said signal (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) to obtain a first set of clustered events from a first plurality of sets of possible events including in said first set of clustered events a first subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine and wherein said test set of events is created by subsequently sensing a test vibrational signal from said machine and creating a time domain signature from said test vibrational signal and processing said signature to obtain a second set of clustered events a second plurality of sets of possible events including in said second set of clustered events a second subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine . US5251151A CLAIM 17 . A method of determining a set of clustered events for a machine as recited in claim 16 wherein the determining of groupings of events is accomplished by ; a) selecting a first set from said plurality of sets and assigning each individual event within said set to be a first element of an associated group set , and defining the point in time at which each individual event occurs to be a group center within its associated group set ; b) for each associated group set and its group center , select as its next element an individual event from a next set of said plurality of sets such that said individual event occurs closest in time to said group center with respect to all other events from said next set ; c) determining new group centers for each of said group sets based upon a function of all elements in each group set ; and , d) repeating step (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) s b) and c) above for all remaining sets of said plurality of sets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (repeating step, square root, said signal) , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5251151A CLAIM 2 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said time (data rate, data packet) domain signature is created from said vibrational signal by : computing an envelope of said vibrational signal ; and , differentiating said envelope to create said signature . US5251151A CLAIM 3 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said processing step comprises the step of an envelope of said vibrational signal which computing step comprises : computing a Hilbert Transform of said vibrational signal to obtain a transformed signal ; taking the square root (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) of the sum of the square of the transformed signal and the square of the vibrational signal . US5251151A CLAIM 12 . A method as recited in claim 11 wherein said reference set of events is created by sensing a vibrational signal from said machine when said machine is operating normally and creating a time domain signature from said vibrational signal and processing said signal (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) to obtain a first set of clustered events from a first plurality of sets of possible events including in said first set of clustered events a first subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine and wherein said test set of events is created by subsequently sensing a test vibrational signal from said machine and creating a time domain signature from said test vibrational signal and processing said signature to obtain a second set of clustered events a second plurality of sets of possible events including in said second set of clustered events a second subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine . US5251151A CLAIM 17 . A method of determining a set of clustered events for a machine as recited in claim 16 wherein the determining of groupings of events is accomplished by ; a) selecting a first set from said plurality of sets and assigning each individual event within said set to be a first element of an associated group set , and defining the point in time at which each individual event occurs to be a group center within its associated group set ; b) for each associated group set and its group center , select as its next element an individual event from a next set of said plurality of sets such that said individual event occurs closest in time to said group center with respect to all other events from said next set ; c) determining new group centers for each of said group sets based upon a function of all elements in each group set ; and , d) repeating step (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) s b) and c) above for all remaining sets of said plurality of sets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (repeating step, square root, said signal) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5251151A CLAIM 3 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said processing step comprises the step of an envelope of said vibrational signal which computing step comprises : computing a Hilbert Transform of said vibrational signal to obtain a transformed signal ; taking the square root (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) of the sum of the square of the transformed signal and the square of the vibrational signal . US5251151A CLAIM 12 . A method as recited in claim 11 wherein said reference set of events is created by sensing a vibrational signal from said machine when said machine is operating normally and creating a time domain signature from said vibrational signal and processing said signal (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) to obtain a first set of clustered events from a first plurality of sets of possible events including in said first set of clustered events a first subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine and wherein said test set of events is created by subsequently sensing a test vibrational signal from said machine and creating a time domain signature from said test vibrational signal and processing said signature to obtain a second set of clustered events a second plurality of sets of possible events including in said second set of clustered events a second subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine . US5251151A CLAIM 17 . A method of determining a set of clustered events for a machine as recited in claim 16 wherein the determining of groupings of events is accomplished by ; a) selecting a first set from said plurality of sets and assigning each individual event within said set to be a first element of an associated group set , and defining the point in time at which each individual event occurs to be a group center within its associated group set ; b) for each associated group set and its group center , select as its next element an individual event from a next set of said plurality of sets such that said individual event occurs closest in time to said group center with respect to all other events from said next set ; c) determining new group centers for each of said group sets based upon a function of all elements in each group set ; and , d) repeating step (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) s b) and c) above for all remaining sets of said plurality of sets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (repeating step, square root, said signal) to a data processing means (repeating step, square root, said signal) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5251151A CLAIM 2 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said time (data rate, data packet) domain signature is created from said vibrational signal by : computing an envelope of said vibrational signal ; and , differentiating said envelope to create said signature . US5251151A CLAIM 3 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said processing step comprises the step of an envelope of said vibrational signal which computing step comprises : computing a Hilbert Transform of said vibrational signal to obtain a transformed signal ; taking the square root (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) of the sum of the square of the transformed signal and the square of the vibrational signal . US5251151A CLAIM 12 . A method as recited in claim 11 wherein said reference set of events is created by sensing a vibrational signal from said machine when said machine is operating normally and creating a time domain signature from said vibrational signal and processing said signal (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) to obtain a first set of clustered events from a first plurality of sets of possible events including in said first set of clustered events a first subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine and wherein said test set of events is created by subsequently sensing a test vibrational signal from said machine and creating a time domain signature from said test vibrational signal and processing said signature to obtain a second set of clustered events a second plurality of sets of possible events including in said second set of clustered events a second subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine . US5251151A CLAIM 17 . A method of determining a set of clustered events for a machine as recited in claim 16 wherein the determining of groupings of events is accomplished by ; a) selecting a first set from said plurality of sets and assigning each individual event within said set to be a first element of an associated group set , and defining the point in time at which each individual event occurs to be a group center within its associated group set ; b) for each associated group set and its group center , select as its next element an individual event from a next set of said plurality of sets such that said individual event occurs closest in time to said group center with respect to all other events from said next set ; c) determining new group centers for each of said group sets based upon a function of all elements in each group set ; and , d) repeating step (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) s b) and c) above for all remaining sets of said plurality of sets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (repeating step, square root, said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5251151A CLAIM 3 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said processing step comprises the step of an envelope of said vibrational signal which computing step comprises : computing a Hilbert Transform of said vibrational signal to obtain a transformed signal ; taking the square root (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) of the sum of the square of the transformed signal and the square of the vibrational signal . US5251151A CLAIM 12 . A method as recited in claim 11 wherein said reference set of events is created by sensing a vibrational signal from said machine when said machine is operating normally and creating a time domain signature from said vibrational signal and processing said signal (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) to obtain a first set of clustered events from a first plurality of sets of possible events including in said first set of clustered events a first subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine and wherein said test set of events is created by subsequently sensing a test vibrational signal from said machine and creating a time domain signature from said test vibrational signal and processing said signature to obtain a second set of clustered events a second plurality of sets of possible events including in said second set of clustered events a second subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine . US5251151A CLAIM 17 . A method of determining a set of clustered events for a machine as recited in claim 16 wherein the determining of groupings of events is accomplished by ; a) selecting a first set from said plurality of sets and assigning each individual event within said set to be a first element of an associated group set , and defining the point in time at which each individual event occurs to be a group center within its associated group set ; b) for each associated group set and its group center , select as its next element an individual event from a next set of said plurality of sets such that said individual event occurs closest in time to said group center with respect to all other events from said next set ; c) determining new group centers for each of said group sets based upon a function of all elements in each group set ; and , d) repeating step (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) s b) and c) above for all remaining sets of said plurality of sets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (repeating step, square root, said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5251151A CLAIM 3 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said processing step comprises the step of an envelope of said vibrational signal which computing step comprises : computing a Hilbert Transform of said vibrational signal to obtain a transformed signal ; taking the square root (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) of the sum of the square of the transformed signal and the square of the vibrational signal . US5251151A CLAIM 12 . A method as recited in claim 11 wherein said reference set of events is created by sensing a vibrational signal from said machine when said machine is operating normally and creating a time domain signature from said vibrational signal and processing said signal (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) to obtain a first set of clustered events from a first plurality of sets of possible events including in said first set of clustered events a first subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine and wherein said test set of events is created by subsequently sensing a test vibrational signal from said machine and creating a time domain signature from said test vibrational signal and processing said signature to obtain a second set of clustered events a second plurality of sets of possible events including in said second set of clustered events a second subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine . US5251151A CLAIM 17 . A method of determining a set of clustered events for a machine as recited in claim 16 wherein the determining of groupings of events is accomplished by ; a) selecting a first set from said plurality of sets and assigning each individual event within said set to be a first element of an associated group set , and defining the point in time at which each individual event occurs to be a group center within its associated group set ; b) for each associated group set and its group center , select as its next element an individual event from a next set of said plurality of sets such that said individual event occurs closest in time to said group center with respect to all other events from said next set ; c) determining new group centers for each of said group sets based upon a function of all elements in each group set ; and , d) repeating step (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) s b) and c) above for all remaining sets of said plurality of sets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (repeating step, square root, said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5251151A CLAIM 3 . A method as recited in claim 1 wherein said processing step comprises the step of an envelope of said vibrational signal which computing step comprises : computing a Hilbert Transform of said vibrational signal to obtain a transformed signal ; taking the square root (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) of the sum of the square of the transformed signal and the square of the vibrational signal . US5251151A CLAIM 12 . A method as recited in claim 11 wherein said reference set of events is created by sensing a vibrational signal from said machine when said machine is operating normally and creating a time domain signature from said vibrational signal and processing said signal (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) to obtain a first set of clustered events from a first plurality of sets of possible events including in said first set of clustered events a first subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine and wherein said test set of events is created by subsequently sensing a test vibrational signal from said machine and creating a time domain signature from said test vibrational signal and processing said signature to obtain a second set of clustered events a second plurality of sets of possible events including in said second set of clustered events a second subset which corresponds to a physical action of said machine . US5251151A CLAIM 17 . A method of determining a set of clustered events for a machine as recited in claim 16 wherein the determining of groupings of events is accomplished by ; a) selecting a first set from said plurality of sets and assigning each individual event within said set to be a first element of an associated group set , and defining the point in time at which each individual event occurs to be a group center within its associated group set ; b) for each associated group set and its group center , select as its next element an individual event from a next set of said plurality of sets such that said individual event occurs closest in time to said group center with respect to all other events from said next set ; c) determining new group centers for each of said group sets based upon a function of all elements in each group set ; and , d) repeating step (data processing means, data sensors, processing function) s b) and c) above for all remaining sets of said plurality of sets . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5243343A Filed: 1990-12-03 Issued: 1993-09-07 Signal acquisition system utilizing ultra-wide time range time base (Original Assignee) Zeelan Tech Inc (Current Assignee) Mentor Graphics Corp Hiro Moriyasu |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means (data processing means) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5243343A CLAIM 3 . A signal acquisition system comprising : digitizing means for generating a digital representation of a sample of an incoming signal ; timing control means for controlling operation of said digitizing means ; and means for varying the rate of operation of said timing control means for allowing variable data acquisition rates , wherein said digitizing means further comprises data value change detection means for comparing the data change rate of said signal (data sensors, processing function) and for capturing data other than during a time period when the data change rate is within a prescribed value . US5243343A CLAIM 7 . A signal acquisition system according to claim 6 further comprising counter means for counting the number of samples acquired , said time (data rate, data packet) base means being operatively responsive to said counter means , said memory means storing said digital representation at an address responsive to said counter means . US5243343A CLAIM 10 . A signal acquisition system which allows capturing of very fast time varying events and slow time varying events in a compressed contiguous data format , comprising : digitizing means for creating a digital representation of a sample of a conditioned input signal ; memory means for storing said digital representation ; time base means comprising a trigger , a clock and a dynamically alterable sampling rate controller for dynamically changing the sampling rate of said digitizing mans after a predetermined number of said digital representations have been created said predetermined number being greater than one ; display means ; data processing means (data processing means) ; and bus means for interfacing said signal acquisition system with said display means and said data processing means to allow data to be displayed or processed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (sampling rate) . |
US5243343A CLAIM 6 . A signal acquisition system which allows capturing of very fast time varying events and slow time varying events in a compressed contiguous data format , comprising : digitizing means for creating a digital representation of a sample of a conditioned input signal ; memory means for storing said digital representation ; and time base means comprising a trigger , a clock and a dynamically alterable sampling rate (frequency basis) controller for dynamically changing the sampling rate of said digitizing means after a predetermined number of said digital representations have been created , said predetermined number being greater than one . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5243343A CLAIM 3 . A signal acquisition system comprising : digitizing means for generating a digital representation of a sample of an incoming signal ; timing control means for controlling operation of said digitizing means ; and means for varying the rate of operation of said timing control means for allowing variable data acquisition rates , wherein said digitizing means further comprises data value change detection means for comparing the data change rate of said signal (data sensors, processing function) and for capturing data other than during a time period when the data change rate is within a prescribed value . US5243343A CLAIM 7 . A signal acquisition system according to claim 6 further comprising counter means for counting the number of samples acquired , said time (data rate, data packet) base means being operatively responsive to said counter means , said memory means storing said digital representation at an address responsive to said counter means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (data processing means) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5243343A CLAIM 10 . A signal acquisition system which allows capturing of very fast time varying events and slow time varying events in a compressed contiguous data format , comprising : digitizing means for creating a digital representation of a sample of a conditioned input signal ; memory means for storing said digital representation ; time base means comprising a trigger , a clock and a dynamically alterable sampling rate controller for dynamically changing the sampling rate of said digitizing mans after a predetermined number of said digital representations have been created said predetermined number being greater than one ; display means ; data processing means (data processing means) ; and bus means for interfacing said signal acquisition system with said display means and said data processing means to allow data to be displayed or processed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means (data processing means) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5243343A CLAIM 3 . A signal acquisition system comprising : digitizing means for generating a digital representation of a sample of an incoming signal ; timing control means for controlling operation of said digitizing means ; and means for varying the rate of operation of said timing control means for allowing variable data acquisition rates , wherein said digitizing means further comprises data value change detection means for comparing the data change rate of said signal (data sensors, processing function) and for capturing data other than during a time period when the data change rate is within a prescribed value . US5243343A CLAIM 7 . A signal acquisition system according to claim 6 further comprising counter means for counting the number of samples acquired , said time (data rate, data packet) base means being operatively responsive to said counter means , said memory means storing said digital representation at an address responsive to said counter means . US5243343A CLAIM 10 . A signal acquisition system which allows capturing of very fast time varying events and slow time varying events in a compressed contiguous data format , comprising : digitizing means for creating a digital representation of a sample of a conditioned input signal ; memory means for storing said digital representation ; time base means comprising a trigger , a clock and a dynamically alterable sampling rate controller for dynamically changing the sampling rate of said digitizing mans after a predetermined number of said digital representations have been created said predetermined number being greater than one ; display means ; data processing means (data processing means) ; and bus means for interfacing said signal acquisition system with said display means and said data processing means to allow data to be displayed or processed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (sampling rate) . |
US5243343A CLAIM 6 . A signal acquisition system which allows capturing of very fast time varying events and slow time varying events in a compressed contiguous data format , comprising : digitizing means for creating a digital representation of a sample of a conditioned input signal ; memory means for storing said digital representation ; and time base means comprising a trigger , a clock and a dynamically alterable sampling rate (frequency basis) controller for dynamically changing the sampling rate of said digitizing means after a predetermined number of said digital representations have been created , said predetermined number being greater than one . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5243343A CLAIM 3 . A signal acquisition system comprising : digitizing means for generating a digital representation of a sample of an incoming signal ; timing control means for controlling operation of said digitizing means ; and means for varying the rate of operation of said timing control means for allowing variable data acquisition rates , wherein said digitizing means further comprises data value change detection means for comparing the data change rate of said signal (data sensors, processing function) and for capturing data other than during a time period when the data change rate is within a prescribed value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5243343A CLAIM 3 . A signal acquisition system comprising : digitizing means for generating a digital representation of a sample of an incoming signal ; timing control means for controlling operation of said digitizing means ; and means for varying the rate of operation of said timing control means for allowing variable data acquisition rates , wherein said digitizing means further comprises data value change detection means for comparing the data change rate of said signal (data sensors, processing function) and for capturing data other than during a time period when the data change rate is within a prescribed value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5243343A CLAIM 3 . A signal acquisition system comprising : digitizing means for generating a digital representation of a sample of an incoming signal ; timing control means for controlling operation of said digitizing means ; and means for varying the rate of operation of said timing control means for allowing variable data acquisition rates , wherein said digitizing means further comprises data value change detection means for comparing the data change rate of said signal (data sensors, processing function) and for capturing data other than during a time period when the data change rate is within a prescribed value . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5130978A Filed: 1990-11-23 Issued: 1992-07-14 Method of managing traffic flows in a wideband integrated services digital network, and a network for implementing the method (Original Assignee) Alcatel CIT SA (Current Assignee) Alcatel CIT SA Bahman Mobasser |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (data rate) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5130978A CLAIM 1 . A method of managing traffic flows in a wideband integrated services digital network comprising an asynchronous time division multiplexed switching network and a plurality of terminals operating at various data rate (data rate) s and providing different types of service , the terminals transmitting and receiving data in the form of cells of fixed length and using a communications protocol adapted to asynchronous time division multiplexing ; wherein , in each terminal , said method comprises : transmitting an acknowledgement whenever a particular terminal receives a cell ; continuing to transmit cells after having transmitted a first cell and while waiting to receive an acknowledgement corresponding to the first cell , and limiting the number of cells transmitted while waiting to a predetermined number ; then suspending cell transmission during a predetermined duration if the acknowledgement is not received before all of the predetermined number of the cells have been transmitted ; then retransmitting the first cell if the corresponding acknowledgement is not received during the predetermined duration ; and then releasing the connection occupied by said particular terminal if the acknowledgement is not received after a predetermined delay measured from the first transmission of the first cell ; wherein the predetermined values for the predetermined number , the predeterimined duration and the predetermined delay are functions of the type of service provided by said particular terminal ; and wherein , in the switching network , if close to congestion , said method comprises : determining , for each connection , the values of the predetermined number , the predetermined duration and the predetermined delay as a function of the type of service being provided by the terminate connected to said each connection ; delaying a sequence of cells transmitted on said each connection , while limiting the number of cells in said sequence to a number which is less than or equal to the predetermined number ; and loosing a cell and other identical cells transmitted on said each connection , while limiting the duration corresponding to cell loss to a value less than the predetermined delay . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (data rate) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5130978A CLAIM 1 . A method of managing traffic flows in a wideband integrated services digital network comprising an asynchronous time division multiplexed switching network and a plurality of terminals operating at various data rate (data rate) s and providing different types of service , the terminals transmitting and receiving data in the form of cells of fixed length and using a communications protocol adapted to asynchronous time division multiplexing ; wherein , in each terminal , said method comprises : transmitting an acknowledgement whenever a particular terminal receives a cell ; continuing to transmit cells after having transmitted a first cell and while waiting to receive an acknowledgement corresponding to the first cell , and limiting the number of cells transmitted while waiting to a predetermined number ; then suspending cell transmission during a predetermined duration if the acknowledgement is not received before all of the predetermined number of the cells have been transmitted ; then retransmitting the first cell if the corresponding acknowledgement is not received during the predetermined duration ; and then releasing the connection occupied by said particular terminal if the acknowledgement is not received after a predetermined delay measured from the first transmission of the first cell ; wherein the predetermined values for the predetermined number , the predeterimined duration and the predetermined delay are functions of the type of service provided by said particular terminal ; and wherein , in the switching network , if close to congestion , said method comprises : determining , for each connection , the values of the predetermined number , the predetermined duration and the predetermined delay as a function of the type of service being provided by the terminate connected to said each connection ; delaying a sequence of cells transmitted on said each connection , while limiting the number of cells in said sequence to a number which is less than or equal to the predetermined number ; and loosing a cell and other identical cells transmitted on said each connection , while limiting the duration corresponding to cell loss to a value less than the predetermined delay . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (first cell) . |
US5130978A CLAIM 1 . A method of managing traffic flows in a wideband integrated services digital network comprising an asynchronous time division multiplexed switching network and a plurality of terminals operating at various data rates and providing different types of service , the terminals transmitting and receiving data in the form of cells of fixed length and using a communications protocol adapted to asynchronous time division multiplexing ; wherein , in each terminal , said method comprises : transmitting an acknowledgement whenever a particular terminal receives a cell ; continuing to transmit cells after having transmitted a first cell (vibration sensing means) and while waiting to receive an acknowledgement corresponding to the first cell , and limiting the number of cells transmitted while waiting to a predetermined number ; then suspending cell transmission during a predetermined duration if the acknowledgement is not received before all of the predetermined number of the cells have been transmitted ; then retransmitting the first cell if the corresponding acknowledgement is not received during the predetermined duration ; and then releasing the connection occupied by said particular terminal if the acknowledgement is not received after a predetermined delay measured from the first transmission of the first cell ; wherein the predetermined values for the predetermined number , the predeterimined duration and the predetermined delay are functions of the type of service provided by said particular terminal ; and wherein , in the switching network , if close to congestion , said method comprises : determining , for each connection , the values of the predetermined number , the predetermined duration and the predetermined delay as a function of the type of service being provided by the terminate connected to said each connection ; delaying a sequence of cells transmitted on said each connection , while limiting the number of cells in said sequence to a number which is less than or equal to the predetermined number ; and loosing a cell and other identical cells transmitted on said each connection , while limiting the duration corresponding to cell loss to a value less than the predetermined delay . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5138649A Filed: 1990-11-16 Issued: 1992-08-11 Portable telephone handset with remote control (Original Assignee) Arris Technology Inc (Current Assignee) Arris Technology Inc Harold M. Krisbergh, David E. Wachob |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (signal converter) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5138649A CLAIM 6 . A handset in accordance with claim 5 wherein said first appliance is a television signal converter (vibration sensor means) , and the first appliance control signal comprises a pay-per-view television program order signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (signal converter) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5138649A CLAIM 6 . A handset in accordance with claim 5 wherein said first appliance is a television signal converter (vibration sensor means) , and the first appliance control signal comprises a pay-per-view television program order signal . US5138649A CLAIM 7 . A handset in accordance with claim 5 wherein said telephone control and audio signals are communicated to said base station over a first wireless communication (sense vibrations) link and said appliance control signals are communicated to said appliances over a separate , second wireless communication link . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5138649A CLAIM 13 . Remote controlled television signal converter apparatus comprising : means for receiving a television signal ; means coupled to said receiving means for converting said television signal to a format suitable for reproduction on a television set ; means coupled to said converter means for outputting the converted signal to a television set ; control means (control means) for processing a converter remote control signal received over a first communication path and a telephone remote control signal received over a second communication path ; means responsive to the telephone remote control signal received by said control means for establishing a communication over a telephone network ; and transmitter means for communicating a telephone audio signal received from said network to a remote control over said second communication path ; said remote control comprising : a keypad ; first transmitter means , responsive to said keypad , for transmitting television control signals to said converter control means over said first communication path ; a microphone for providing a telephone audio signal for transmission ; second transmitter means , responsive to said keypad and microphone , for transmitting telephone control and audio signals to said converter control means over said second communication path ; receiver means for receiving telephone audio signals from said television signal converter ; and an earphone for reproducing the received telephone audio signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5138649A CLAIM 13 . Remote controlled television signal converter apparatus comprising : means for receiving a television signal ; means coupled to said receiving means for converting said television signal to a format suitable for reproduction on a television set ; means coupled to said converter means for outputting the converted signal to a television set ; control means (control means) for processing a converter remote control signal received over a first communication path and a telephone remote control signal received over a second communication path ; means responsive to the telephone remote control signal received by said control means for establishing a communication over a telephone network ; and transmitter means for communicating a telephone audio signal received from said network to a remote control over said second communication path ; said remote control comprising : a keypad ; first transmitter means , responsive to said keypad , for transmitting television control signals to said converter control means over said first communication path ; a microphone for providing a telephone audio signal for transmission ; second transmitter means , responsive to said keypad and microphone , for transmitting telephone control and audio signals to said converter control means over said second communication path ; receiver means for receiving telephone audio signals from said television signal converter ; and an earphone for reproducing the received telephone audio signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (signal converter) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5138649A CLAIM 6 . A handset in accordance with claim 5 wherein said first appliance is a television signal converter (vibration sensor means) , and the first appliance control signal comprises a pay-per-view television program order signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (signal converter) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5138649A CLAIM 6 . A handset in accordance with claim 5 wherein said first appliance is a television signal converter (vibration sensor means) , and the first appliance control signal comprises a pay-per-view television program order signal . US5138649A CLAIM 7 . A handset in accordance with claim 5 wherein said telephone control and audio signals are communicated to said base station over a first wireless communication (sense vibrations) link and said appliance control signals are communicated to said appliances over a separate , second wireless communication link . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5101191A Filed: 1990-10-30 Issued: 1992-03-31 Electrical and communication system capable of providing uninterruptable power in a house (Original Assignee) Smart House LP (Current Assignee) BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES David J. MacFadyen, Robert G. Edwards, Kenneth P. Wacks, Daniel J. Foley |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (electrical power) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5101191A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing uninterruptable AC electrical power (data transmission) to appliances in a house comprising : means for inputting said AC electrical power from a location external to said house ; means for sensing input of said AC electrical power from said location external to said house ; Ac energy distributing means for distributing said AC electrical power from said inputting means throughout said house ; auxiliary power means for generating AC electrical power in close proximity to said house ; means for switching said auxiliary power means to said energy distribution means in response to a digital transfer signal ; data network means for processing and communicating digital data within the house , said network means including : at least one transfer power block means for monitoring the state of said AC electrical power from said sensing means and generating said digital transfer signal when AC electrical power is not received from said external location ; and means for activating said switching means using said digital transfer signal to provide said AC electrical power to said energy distribution means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5101191A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing uninterruptable AC electrical power to appliances in a house comprising : means for inputting said AC electrical power from a location external to said house ; means for sensing input of said AC electrical power from said location external to said house ; Ac energy distributing means for distributing said AC electrical power from said inputting means throughout said house ; auxiliary power means for generating AC electrical power in close proximity to said house ; means for switching said auxiliary power means to said energy distribution means in response to a digital transfer signal ; data network means for processing and communicating digital data within the house , said network means including : at least one transfer power block means for monitoring the state of said AC electrical power from said sensing means (sense vibrations) and generating said digital transfer signal when AC electrical power is not received from said external location ; and means for activating said switching means using said digital transfer signal to provide said AC electrical power to said energy distribution means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5101191A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing uninterruptable AC electrical power to appliances in a house comprising : means for inputting said AC electrical power from a location external to said house ; means for sensing input of said AC electrical power from said location external to said house ; Ac energy distributing means for distributing said AC electrical power from said input (control means) ting means throughout said house ; auxiliary power means for generating AC electrical power in close proximity to said house ; means for switching said auxiliary power means to said energy distribution means in response to a digital transfer signal ; data network means for processing and communicating digital data within the house , said network means including : at least one transfer power block means for monitoring the state of said AC electrical power from said sensing means and generating said digital transfer signal when AC electrical power is not received from said external location ; and means for activating said switching means using said digital transfer signal to provide said AC electrical power to said energy distribution means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5101191A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing uninterruptable AC electrical power to appliances in a house comprising : means for inputting said AC electrical power from a location external to said house ; means for sensing input of said AC electrical power from said location external to said house ; Ac energy distributing means for distributing said AC electrical power from said input (control means) ting means throughout said house ; auxiliary power means for generating AC electrical power in close proximity to said house ; means for switching said auxiliary power means to said energy distribution means in response to a digital transfer signal ; data network means for processing and communicating digital data within the house , said network means including : at least one transfer power block means for monitoring the state of said AC electrical power from said sensing means and generating said digital transfer signal when AC electrical power is not received from said external location ; and means for activating said switching means using said digital transfer signal to provide said AC electrical power to said energy distribution means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5101191A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing uninterruptable AC electrical power to appliances in a house comprising : means for inputting said AC electrical power from a location external to said house ; means for sensing input of said AC electrical power from said location external to said house ; Ac energy distributing means for distributing said AC electrical power from said inputting means throughout said house ; auxiliary power means for generating AC electrical power in close proximity to said house ; means for switching said auxiliary power means to said energy distribution means in response to a digital transfer signal ; data network means for processing and communicating digital data within the house , said network means including : at least one transfer power block means for monitoring the state of said AC electrical power from said sensing means (sense vibrations) and generating said digital transfer signal when AC electrical power is not received from said external location ; and means for activating said switching means using said digital transfer signal to provide said AC electrical power to said energy distribution means . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5059789A Filed: 1990-10-22 Issued: 1991-10-22 Optical position and orientation sensor (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp Septimiu E. Salcudean |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (light beam) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (light beam) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5059789A CLAIM 4 . The optical position determination system of claim 2 , wherein said beam (data processing means, processing function) characterization comprises sequentially energizing said energy beams to provide sequential outputs from said position sensing device , said sequential outputs indicative of the location of said points of incidence . US5059789A CLAIM 6 . The optical position determination system of claim 1 , wherein said energy source means comprises : support means ; and at least three light emitters mounted on said support means , for generating three beams of light towards said position sensing detector , each said light beam (primary data, data transmission, data packets, data carrying capacities) oriented orthogonally with respect to others of said beams . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (said beam) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5059789A CLAIM 4 . The optical position determination system of claim 2 , wherein said beam (data processing means, processing function) characterization comprises sequentially energizing said energy beams to provide sequential outputs from said position sensing device , said sequential outputs indicative of the location of said points of incidence . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (different frequency) . |
US5059789A CLAIM 5 . The optical position determination system of claim 2 , wherein said beams are characterized by modulating each said beam at a different frequency (radio frequencies) , whereby said position sensing detector provides differing frequency outputs which are indicative of the locations of said points of incidence . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing device, said position) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5059789A CLAIM 1 . An optical position determination system for determining the relative position of an object with respect to a two-dimensional position sensing detector comprising : energy source means connected to said object for directing at least three energy beams to points of incidence on said position (sense vibrations) sensing detector ; means connected to said energy source means for characterizing each said energy beam , whereby said position sensing detector provides outputs which are indicative of the position of each said point of incidence ; and computer means responsive to said outputs for calculating the position and orientation of said object . US5059789A CLAIM 4 . The optical position determination system of claim 2 , wherein said beam characterization comprises sequentially energizing said energy beams to provide sequential outputs from said position sensing device (sense vibrations) , said sequential outputs indicative of the location of said points of incidence . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (light beam) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5059789A CLAIM 4 . The optical position determination system of claim 2 , wherein said beam (data processing means, processing function) characterization comprises sequentially energizing said energy beams to provide sequential outputs from said position sensing device , said sequential outputs indicative of the location of said points of incidence . US5059789A CLAIM 6 . The optical position determination system of claim 1 , wherein said energy source means comprises : support means ; and at least three light emitters mounted on said support means , for generating three beams of light towards said position sensing detector , each said light beam (primary data, data transmission, data packets, data carrying capacities) oriented orthogonally with respect to others of said beams . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (light beam) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5059789A CLAIM 6 . The optical position determination system of claim 1 , wherein said energy source means comprises : support means ; and at least three light emitters mounted on said support means , for generating three beams of light towards said position sensing detector , each said light beam (primary data, data transmission, data packets, data carrying capacities) oriented orthogonally with respect to others of said beams . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said beam) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5059789A CLAIM 4 . The optical position determination system of claim 2 , wherein said beam (data processing means, processing function) characterization comprises sequentially energizing said energy beams to provide sequential outputs from said position sensing device , said sequential outputs indicative of the location of said points of incidence . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing device, said position) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5059789A CLAIM 1 . An optical position determination system for determining the relative position of an object with respect to a two-dimensional position sensing detector comprising : energy source means connected to said object for directing at least three energy beams to points of incidence on said position (sense vibrations) sensing detector ; means connected to said energy source means for characterizing each said energy beam , whereby said position sensing detector provides outputs which are indicative of the position of each said point of incidence ; and computer means responsive to said outputs for calculating the position and orientation of said object . US5059789A CLAIM 4 . The optical position determination system of claim 2 , wherein said beam characterization comprises sequentially energizing said energy beams to provide sequential outputs from said position sensing device (sense vibrations) , said sequential outputs indicative of the location of said points of incidence . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5198877A Filed: 1990-10-15 Issued: 1993-03-30 Method and apparatus for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing (Original Assignee) PixSys Inc (Current Assignee) PIXSYS Inc A CORP OF COLORADO ; Bank of Montreal ; PixSys Inc Waldean A. Schulz |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (said position, sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5198877A CLAIM 1 . Optical mensuration apparatus for mapping and recording the location of points on a surface of a three-dimensional object , comprising : a mounting structure , and object being positioned in immoveable relation to said mounting structure , and a three-dimensional coordinate system defined in fixed relation to said mounting structure ; scanning means for projecting a scanning beam onto the surface of the object to illuminate a plurality of spots on the surface of the object ; said scanning means being hand-holdable and freely moveable by hand in relation to both said mounting structure and said object and not connected mechanically or structurally to either said mounting structure and said object ; spot detector means mounted to said scanning means for detecting the positions of the illuminated spots on the surface of the object in relation to said scanning means ; position detecting means mounted on said mounting structure and remotely located from both said object and said scanning means for detecting the position of said scanning means in relation to the coordinate system ; and computing means connected to said scanning means and to said position (sense vibrations) detecting means for determining the recording the positions of said illuminated spots on the surface of the object in relation to the coordinate system by correlating the positions of said illuminated spots in relation to said scanning means with the respective positions of said scanning means in relation to the coordinate system when each respective spot is illuminated . US5198877A CLAIM 2 . The optical mensuration apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said spot detector means comprises a plurality of one-dimensional spot sensing means (sense vibrations) in spaced apart relation for sensing the position of the illuminated spot on the surface of the object . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (d line) of said virtual ports . |
US5198877A CLAIM 3 . The optical mensuration apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each said one-dimensional spot sensing means comprises : a linear photodetector ; and a lens positioned between said line (respective one) ar photodetector and said illuminated spot on the object for focusing light from said illuminated spot onto said linear photodetector . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (said position, sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5198877A CLAIM 1 . Optical mensuration apparatus for mapping and recording the location of points on a surface of a three-dimensional object , comprising : a mounting structure , and object being positioned in immoveable relation to said mounting structure , and a three-dimensional coordinate system defined in fixed relation to said mounting structure ; scanning means for projecting a scanning beam onto the surface of the object to illuminate a plurality of spots on the surface of the object ; said scanning means being hand-holdable and freely moveable by hand in relation to both said mounting structure and said object and not connected mechanically or structurally to either said mounting structure and said object ; spot detector means mounted to said scanning means for detecting the positions of the illuminated spots on the surface of the object in relation to said scanning means ; position detecting means mounted on said mounting structure and remotely located from both said object and said scanning means for detecting the position of said scanning means in relation to the coordinate system ; and computing means connected to said scanning means and to said position (sense vibrations) detecting means for determining the recording the positions of said illuminated spots on the surface of the object in relation to the coordinate system by correlating the positions of said illuminated spots in relation to said scanning means with the respective positions of said scanning means in relation to the coordinate system when each respective spot is illuminated . US5198877A CLAIM 2 . The optical mensuration apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said spot detector means comprises a plurality of one-dimensional spot sensing means (sense vibrations) in spaced apart relation for sensing the position of the illuminated spot on the surface of the object . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5130936A Filed: 1990-09-14 Issued: 1992-07-14 Method and apparatus for diagnostic testing including a neural network for determining testing sufficiency (Original Assignee) ARINC Research Corp (Current Assignee) ARINC Inc John W. Sheppard, William R. Simpson, Jerry L. Graham |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two data sensors (automatic control, said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones (relative values) or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5130936A CLAIM 1 . An improved electronic diagnostic tester for evaluating a failure state of a system having a defined number of functional elements , said diagnostic tester comprising : an electronic signal input (communications channel) interface for providing electronic test signals ; evaluating means , responsive to at least one inputted test signal corresponding to test data relating to at least one predetermined parameter of the system , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the failure state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid ; first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient test data has been evaluated to declare a diagnosis . US5130936A CLAIM 3 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein : said evaluating means also produces a signal S N corresponding to a measure of the level of certainty that a diagnosis not corresponding to said first or second candidate signals or to said uncertainty signal is a valid diagnosis ; said testing sufficiency means also evaluates said signal (data sensors, processing function) S N to produce said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 27 . The diagnostic tester of claim 26 wherein said second control means comprises : means for assigning a confidence value to the information provided by an information source ; means responsive to said confidence value and to the information provided by evaluated information sources for computing a level of certainty for each of the conclusions that the associated conclusion constitutes a valid diagnosis ; means for selecting candidate conclusions according to the relative values (respective ones, respective one) of the computed levels of certainty for each conclusion . US5130936A CLAIM 31 . An automatic control (data sensors, processing function) ler for controlling the operation of a physical system , said controller comprising : sensor means for sensing at least one predetermined system parameter indicative of an operating state of the system and producing output data signals indicative of the value of said at least one sensed parameter ; control means responsive to said sensor (analogue format) means output data signals for controlling a value of at least one operating parameter of the system to control the operating state of the system , said control means comprising : evaluating means , responsive to said sensor means output data signals , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the operating state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid , first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient sensor output data signals have been evaluated to declare a diagnosis , said control means being responsive to said testing sufficiency means output signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (automatic control, said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5130936A CLAIM 3 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein : said evaluating means also produces a signal S N corresponding to a measure of the level of certainty that a diagnosis not corresponding to said first or second candidate signals or to said uncertainty signal is a valid diagnosis ; said testing sufficiency means also evaluates said signal (data sensors, processing function) S N to produce said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 31 . An automatic control (data sensors, processing function) ler for controlling the operation of a physical system , said controller comprising : sensor means for sensing at least one predetermined system parameter indicative of an operating state of the system and producing output data signals indicative of the value of said at least one sensed parameter ; control means responsive to said sensor means output data signals for controlling a value of at least one operating parameter of the system to control the operating state of the system , said control means comprising : evaluating means , responsive to said sensor means output data signals , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the operating state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid , first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient sensor output data signals have been evaluated to declare a diagnosis , said control means being responsive to said testing sufficiency means output signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two local data sensors (automatic control, said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means, said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones (relative values) or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5130936A CLAIM 1 . An improved electronic diagnostic tester for evaluating a failure state of a system having a defined number of functional elements , said diagnostic tester comprising : an electronic signal input (communications channel) interface for providing electronic test signals ; evaluating means , responsive to at least one inputted test signal corresponding to test data relating to at least one predetermined parameter of the system , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the failure state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid ; first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient test data has been evaluated to declare a diagnosis . US5130936A CLAIM 3 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein : said evaluating means also produces a signal S N corresponding to a measure of the level of certainty that a diagnosis not corresponding to said first or second candidate signals or to said uncertainty signal is a valid diagnosis ; said testing sufficiency means also evaluates said signal (data sensors, processing function) S N to produce said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 14 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein said testing sufficiency means comprises a neural network comprising : a set of first , second , third and fourth input nodes each having first , second and third outputs weighted by a predetermined fixed weight , said first and second input nodes respectively receiving said first and second certainty signals as an input , said third input node receiving said uncertainty signal , and said fourth input node receiving a predetermined bias signal ; a set of first , second , third and fourth intermediate nodes each having an output weighted by a predetermined fixed weight , said first intermediate node receiving the sum of the first weighted outputs of said input (control means) nodes as an input , said second intermediate node receiving the sum of the second weighted outputs of said input nodes as an input , said third intermediate node receiving the sum of the third weighted outputs of said input nodes as an input , and said fourth intermediate node receiving said predetermined bias signal ; and an output node , responsive to the sum of said weighted outputs of said intermediate nodes , for producing said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 26 . An automatic diagnostic tester for testing a system state according to a set of defined relationships between a plurality of sources for providing information about the system and a plurality of conclusions about the state of the system , said tester comprising : an electronic signal input interface for providing electronic test signals corresponding to the information provided by the plurality of sources ; first control means (control means) for selecting the test signals provided by said signal input interface corresponding to successive ones of the information sources for evaluation according to the relative amount of information provided by each information source until the test signals for all of the information sources have been selected or the information which would be provided thereby has been determined ; second control means for further selecting the test signals provided by said signal input interface corresponding to successive ones of the information sources for evaluation according to which information source will increase the level of certainty that a selected candidate conclusion constitutes a valid diagnosis of the system state . US5130936A CLAIM 27 . The diagnostic tester of claim 26 wherein said second control means comprises : means for assigning a confidence value to the information provided by an information source ; means responsive to said confidence value and to the information provided by evaluated information sources for computing a level of certainty for each of the conclusions that the associated conclusion constitutes a valid diagnosis ; means for selecting candidate conclusions according to the relative values (respective ones, respective one) of the computed levels of certainty for each conclusion . US5130936A CLAIM 31 . An automatic control (data sensors, processing function) ler for controlling the operation of a physical system , said controller comprising : sensor means for sensing at least one predetermined system parameter indicative of an operating state of the system and producing output data signals indicative of the value of said at least one sensed parameter ; control means responsive to said sensor (analogue format) means output data signals for controlling a value of at least one operating parameter of the system to control the operating state of the system , said control means comprising : evaluating means , responsive to said sensor means output data signals , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the operating state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid , first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient sensor output data signals have been evaluated to declare a diagnosis , said control means being responsive to said testing sufficiency means output signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (only one) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5130936A CLAIM 29 . The diagnostic tester of claim 28 further comprising : second means , responsive to said first identifying means determining that no information source satisfies the identification criteria of said first identifying means , and responsive to said selecting means having then selected only one (data packets) candidate conclusion , for identifying the information source , if any , that provides the most support for the candidate conclusion having the then highest level of certainty , if more than one candidate conclusion has then been selected , or for the candidate conclusion , if only one candidate conclusion has then been selected . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (automatic control, said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means, said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (relative values) of said virtual ports . |
US5130936A CLAIM 3 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein : said evaluating means also produces a signal S N corresponding to a measure of the level of certainty that a diagnosis not corresponding to said first or second candidate signals or to said uncertainty signal is a valid diagnosis ; said testing sufficiency means also evaluates said signal (data sensors, processing function) S N to produce said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 14 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein said testing sufficiency means comprises a neural network comprising : a set of first , second , third and fourth input nodes each having first , second and third outputs weighted by a predetermined fixed weight , said first and second input nodes respectively receiving said first and second certainty signals as an input , said third input node receiving said uncertainty signal , and said fourth input node receiving a predetermined bias signal ; a set of first , second , third and fourth intermediate nodes each having an output weighted by a predetermined fixed weight , said first intermediate node receiving the sum of the first weighted outputs of said input (control means) nodes as an input , said second intermediate node receiving the sum of the second weighted outputs of said input nodes as an input , said third intermediate node receiving the sum of the third weighted outputs of said input nodes as an input , and said fourth intermediate node receiving said predetermined bias signal ; and an output node , responsive to the sum of said weighted outputs of said intermediate nodes , for producing said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 26 . An automatic diagnostic tester for testing a system state according to a set of defined relationships between a plurality of sources for providing information about the system and a plurality of conclusions about the state of the system , said tester comprising : an electronic signal input interface for providing electronic test signals corresponding to the information provided by the plurality of sources ; first control means (control means) for selecting the test signals provided by said signal input interface corresponding to successive ones of the information sources for evaluation according to the relative amount of information provided by each information source until the test signals for all of the information sources have been selected or the information which would be provided thereby has been determined ; second control means for further selecting the test signals provided by said signal input interface corresponding to successive ones of the information sources for evaluation according to which information source will increase the level of certainty that a selected candidate conclusion constitutes a valid diagnosis of the system state . US5130936A CLAIM 27 . The diagnostic tester of claim 26 wherein said second control means comprises : means for assigning a confidence value to the information provided by an information source ; means responsive to said confidence value and to the information provided by evaluated information sources for computing a level of certainty for each of the conclusions that the associated conclusion constitutes a valid diagnosis ; means for selecting candidate conclusions according to the relative values (respective ones, respective one) of the computed levels of certainty for each conclusion . US5130936A CLAIM 31 . An automatic control (data sensors, processing function) ler for controlling the operation of a physical system , said controller comprising : sensor means for sensing at least one predetermined system parameter indicative of an operating state of the system and producing output data signals indicative of the value of said at least one sensed parameter ; control means responsive to said sensor means output data signals for controlling a value of at least one operating parameter of the system to control the operating state of the system , said control means comprising : evaluating means , responsive to said sensor means output data signals , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the operating state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid , first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient sensor output data signals have been evaluated to declare a diagnosis , said control means being responsive to said testing sufficiency means output signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (automatic control, said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5130936A CLAIM 3 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein : said evaluating means also produces a signal S N corresponding to a measure of the level of certainty that a diagnosis not corresponding to said first or second candidate signals or to said uncertainty signal is a valid diagnosis ; said testing sufficiency means also evaluates said signal (data sensors, processing function) S N to produce said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 31 . An automatic control (data sensors, processing function) ler for controlling the operation of a physical system , said controller comprising : sensor means for sensing at least one predetermined system parameter indicative of an operating state of the system and producing output data signals indicative of the value of said at least one sensed parameter ; control means responsive to said sensor means output data signals for controlling a value of at least one operating parameter of the system to control the operating state of the system , said control means comprising : evaluating means , responsive to said sensor means output data signals , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the operating state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid , first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient sensor output data signals have been evaluated to declare a diagnosis , said control means being responsive to said testing sufficiency means output signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (automatic control, said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5130936A CLAIM 3 . The diagnostic tester of claim 2 wherein : said evaluating means also produces a signal S N corresponding to a measure of the level of certainty that a diagnosis not corresponding to said first or second candidate signals or to said uncertainty signal is a valid diagnosis ; said testing sufficiency means also evaluates said signal (data sensors, processing function) S N to produce said output signal . US5130936A CLAIM 31 . An automatic control (data sensors, processing function) ler for controlling the operation of a physical system , said controller comprising : sensor means for sensing at least one predetermined system parameter indicative of an operating state of the system and producing output data signals indicative of the value of said at least one sensed parameter ; control means responsive to said sensor means output data signals for controlling a value of at least one operating parameter of the system to control the operating state of the system , said control means comprising : evaluating means , responsive to said sensor means output data signals , for producing : a set of possible diagnoses of the operating state of the system ranked according to a level of certainty associated with each diagnosis of being valid , first and second candidate signals corresponding respectively to first and second ones of said possible diagnoses respectively having the first and second highest levels of certainty of being valid , and first and second certainty signals corresponding respectively to values of said first and second highest levels of certainty ; and testing sufficiency means , responsive to said first and second certainty signals , for producing an output signal indicative of whether sufficient sensor output data signals have been evaluated to declare a diagnosis , said control means being responsive to said testing sufficiency means output signal . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | WO9117609A1 Filed: 1990-08-20 Issued: 1991-11-14 Fault tolerant serial communications network (Original Assignee) Caterpillar Inc. Gregory L. Williamson, Larry E. Kendrick, Weldon L. Phelps |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission, second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
WO9117609A1 CLAIM 1 . A communications network (500) , comprising a plurality of control modules (502A , 502B , 502C) , each having first and second transceivers (504 , 506) , said first transceiver (504) of each control module (502A , 502B , 502C) being connected to the second transceiver (506) of another control module (502A , 502B , 502C) by only a single transmission line (510AB , 510BC , 510CA) , forming a composite ring network , each control module (502A , 502B , 502C) being adapted to transmit data messages to the other control modules (502A , 502B , 502C) over said transmission (data packet) lines (510AB , 510BC , 510CA) . WO9117609A1 CLAIM 2 . A communications network (500) , as set forth in claim 1 , including : detecting means (708) for sensing the presence of a first data message on said network (500) and producing a message signal in response thereto ; and , logic means (508) for producing a second data (data packet) message at one control module (502A , 502B , 502C) , receiving said message signal and permitting transmission of said second data message simultaneously through both first and second transceivers (504 , 506) of said one control module (502A , 502B , 502C) to other control modules (502A , 502B , 502C) of said network (500) in the absence of said message signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
WO9117609A1 CLAIM 9 . A communications network (500) , as set forth in claim 8 , including short circuit sensing means (sense vibrations) (622) associated with each transceiver (504 , 506) for detecting a short circuit condition on either of said positive and negative transmission wires (606 , 607 , 608 , 609) and wherein each control module (502A , 502B , 502C) disables said transceiver (504 , 506) associated with said detected short circuited transmission line (510AB , 510BC , 510CA) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
WO9117609A1 CLAIM 9 . A communications network (500) , as set forth in claim 8 , including short circuit sensing means (sense vibrations) (622) associated with each transceiver (504 , 506) for detecting a short circuit condition on either of said positive and negative transmission wires (606 , 607 , 608 , 609) and wherein each control module (502A , 502B , 502C) disables said transceiver (504 , 506) associated with said detected short circuited transmission line (510AB , 510BC , 510CA) . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5041909A Filed: 1990-08-16 Issued: 1991-08-20 Multi-channel video signal transmission/reproduction system (Original Assignee) Pioneer Electronic Corp (Current Assignee) Pioneer Corp Takashi Okano |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (respective channel) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (one channel) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time, said transmission) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5041909A CLAIM 1 . A transmitter for transmitting a multi-channel video transmission signal formed from a plurality of video signals concurrently appearing and corresponding respectively to a set number of channels , said transmitter comprising : input means for providing said plurality of video signals ; means , responsive to said input means , for forming new channel frames respectively at time positions corresponding to respective ones (respective ones) of said channels , wherein each said new channel frame is formed by combining an odd field and an even field respectively belonging to different original channel frames of a given one of said video signals , said original frames being apart from each other by a number of frames smaller than said set number of said channels ; and means for transmitting said new channel frames in sequence as said transmission (data rate, data packet) signal . US5041909A CLAIM 6 . The transmitter as defined by claim 4 , in which block portions belonging to a field of one channel (data carrying capacities) frame respectively correspond to former half and latter half portions of said field . US5041909A CLAIM 7 . A multi-channel video signal reproduction system for reproducing a time-division multiplexed video signal comprising successive frames each if which are associated with a respective one of different video signals , which comprises : means for extracting respective channel (data sensors) frames from said time (data rate, data packet) -division multiplexed video signal ; means for storing said extracted channel frames in memory means ; selecting means for selecting one mode of frame-repetition and field-repetition modes ; and read-out means for reading out from said memory means block portions or fields of said stored channel frames in accordance with said selected one mode of said modes . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (respective channel) , and interleaving said data packet (said time, said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5041909A CLAIM 1 . A transmitter for transmitting a multi-channel video transmission signal formed from a plurality of video signals concurrently appearing and corresponding respectively to a set number of channels , said transmitter comprising : input means for providing said plurality of video signals ; means , responsive to said input means , for forming new channel frames respectively at time positions corresponding to respective ones of said channels , wherein each said new channel frame is formed by combining an odd field and an even field respectively belonging to different original channel frames of a given one of said video signals , said original frames being apart from each other by a number of frames smaller than said set number of said channels ; and means for transmitting said new channel frames in sequence as said transmission (data rate, data packet) signal . US5041909A CLAIM 7 . A multi-channel video signal reproduction system for reproducing a time-division multiplexed video signal comprising successive frames each if which are associated with a respective one of different video signals , which comprises : means for extracting respective channel (data sensors) frames from said time (data rate, data packet) -division multiplexed video signal ; means for storing said extracted channel frames in memory means ; selecting means for selecting one mode of frame-repetition and field-repetition modes ; and read-out means for reading out from said memory means block portions or fields of said stored channel frames in accordance with said selected one mode of said modes . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (second block) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5041909A CLAIM 4 . A transmitter for transmitting a multi-channel video transmission signal formed from a plurality of video signals from a set number of channels to be multiplexed , which comprises : means for extracting channel frames of said video signals and storing said extracted channel frames in memory means ; means for dividing each said extracted channel frame into at least first and second block (corresponding one) portions ; means for forming new channel frames by sequentially inserting into a first block portion originally belonging to one frame a second block portion originally belonging to another frame of the same video signal as said one frame , said one and another frames being apart from each other by a number of frames smaller than said set number of said channels to be multiplexed ; and means for transmitting said new channel frames in sequence , while adding a flag signal to respective new channel frames , said flag signal indicating a reproduction manner with respect to said new channel frames . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (respective channel) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (one channel) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time, said transmission) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5041909A CLAIM 1 . A transmitter for transmitting a multi-channel video transmission signal formed from a plurality of video signals concurrently appearing and corresponding respectively to a set number of channels , said transmitter comprising : input means for providing said plurality of video signals ; means , responsive to said input (control means) means , for forming new channel frames respectively at time positions corresponding to respective ones (respective ones) of said channels , wherein each said new channel frame is formed by combining an odd field and an even field respectively belonging to different original channel frames of a given one of said video signals , said original frames being apart from each other by a number of frames smaller than said set number of said channels ; and means for transmitting said new channel frames in sequence as said transmission (data rate, data packet) signal . US5041909A CLAIM 6 . The transmitter as defined by claim 4 , in which block portions belonging to a field of one channel (data carrying capacities) frame respectively correspond to former half and latter half portions of said field . US5041909A CLAIM 7 . A multi-channel video signal reproduction system for reproducing a time-division multiplexed video signal comprising successive frames each if which are associated with a respective one of different video signals , which comprises : means for extracting respective channel (data sensors) frames from said time (data rate, data packet) -division multiplexed video signal ; means for storing said extracted channel frames in memory means ; selecting means for selecting one mode of frame-repetition and field-repetition modes ; and read-out means for reading out from said memory means block portions or fields of said stored channel frames in accordance with said selected one mode of said modes . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5041909A CLAIM 1 . A transmitter for transmitting a multi-channel video transmission signal formed from a plurality of video signals concurrently appearing and corresponding respectively to a set number of channels , said transmitter comprising : input means for providing said plurality of video signals ; means , responsive to said input (control means) means , for forming new channel frames respectively at time positions corresponding to respective ones of said channels , wherein each said new channel frame is formed by combining an odd field and an even field respectively belonging to different original channel frames of a given one of said video signals , said original frames being apart from each other by a number of frames smaller than said set number of said channels ; and means for transmitting said new channel frames in sequence as said transmission signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (respective channel) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5041909A CLAIM 7 . A multi-channel video signal reproduction system for reproducing a time-division multiplexed video signal comprising successive frames each if which are associated with a respective one of different video signals , which comprises : means for extracting respective channel (data sensors) frames from said time-division multiplexed video signal ; means for storing said extracted channel frames in memory means ; selecting means for selecting one mode of frame-repetition and field-repetition modes ; and read-out means for reading out from said memory means block portions or fields of said stored channel frames in accordance with said selected one mode of said modes . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (respective channel) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5041909A CLAIM 7 . A multi-channel video signal reproduction system for reproducing a time-division multiplexed video signal comprising successive frames each if which are associated with a respective one of different video signals , which comprises : means for extracting respective channel (data sensors) frames from said time-division multiplexed video signal ; means for storing said extracted channel frames in memory means ; selecting means for selecting one mode of frame-repetition and field-repetition modes ; and read-out means for reading out from said memory means block portions or fields of said stored channel frames in accordance with said selected one mode of said modes . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5010329A Filed: 1990-08-02 Issued: 1991-04-23 Block polling data communication system having optimum block determination means (Original Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd (Current Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd Kaoru Nagakura |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5010329A CLAIM 26 . A method according to claim 18 , wherein said allocating in substep (c4) comprises the substeps of : (c4A) determining a threshold value based on the average frequency ; (c4B) accessing results of a polling of all of the terminals in a predetermined fixed sequence ; (c4C) accumulating a number of the data requests received from a series of the terminals in the predetermined fixed sequence until the threshold value is exceeded ; (c4D) allocating one of the terminal blocks with the series of the terminals producing the number of data requests accumulated in step (c4C) ; and (c4E) repeating step (data processing means) s (c4C) and (c4D) until the entire predetermined fixed sequence is completed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (repeating step) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5010329A CLAIM 26 . A method according to claim 18 , wherein said allocating in substep (c4) comprises the substeps of : (c4A) determining a threshold value based on the average frequency ; (c4B) accessing results of a polling of all of the terminals in a predetermined fixed sequence ; (c4C) accumulating a number of the data requests received from a series of the terminals in the predetermined fixed sequence until the threshold value is exceeded ; (c4D) allocating one of the terminal blocks with the series of the terminals producing the number of data requests accumulated in step (c4C) ; and (c4E) repeating step (data processing means) s (c4C) and (c4D) until the entire predetermined fixed sequence is completed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5010329A CLAIM 3 . A block polling data communication system according to claim 2 , wherein said center office and each of said terminals includes a MODEM unit , operatively connected to said cable , for modulating transmission data and demodulating reception data , reception means , operatively connected to the MODEM unit , for receiving data transmitted via said cable , transmission means , operatively connected to the MODEM unit , for transmitting data over said cable , and wherein each of said terminals further includes block polling detection means , operatively connected to the reception means , for detecting a block polling by comparing the terminal address thereof and the begin and end terminal addresses from the reception means , terminal polling detection means , operatively connected to the reception means , for detecting the terminal polling thereof by comparing the terminal address thereof and the terminal address from the center office , and control means (control means) , operatively connected to the block polling detection means , the terminal polling detection means and the transmission means , for outputting the request signal to the center office through the transmission means and the MODEM unit in response to the block polling or the terminal polling . US5010329A CLAIM 26 . A method according to claim 18 , wherein said allocating in substep (c4) comprises the substeps of : (c4A) determining a threshold value based on the average frequency ; (c4B) accessing results of a polling of all of the terminals in a predetermined fixed sequence ; (c4C) accumulating a number of the data requests received from a series of the terminals in the predetermined fixed sequence until the threshold value is exceeded ; (c4D) allocating one of the terminal blocks with the series of the terminals producing the number of data requests accumulated in step (c4C) ; and (c4E) repeating step (data processing means) s (c4C) and (c4D) until the entire predetermined fixed sequence is completed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (average number) of said virtual ports . |
US5010329A CLAIM 3 . A block polling data communication system according to claim 2 , wherein said center office and each of said terminals includes a MODEM unit , operatively connected to said cable , for modulating transmission data and demodulating reception data , reception means , operatively connected to the MODEM unit , for receiving data transmitted via said cable , transmission means , operatively connected to the MODEM unit , for transmitting data over said cable , and wherein each of said terminals further includes block polling detection means , operatively connected to the reception means , for detecting a block polling by comparing the terminal address thereof and the begin and end terminal addresses from the reception means , terminal polling detection means , operatively connected to the reception means , for detecting the terminal polling thereof by comparing the terminal address thereof and the terminal address from the center office , and control means (control means) , operatively connected to the block polling detection means , the terminal polling detection means and the transmission means , for outputting the request signal to the center office through the transmission means and the MODEM unit in response to the block polling or the terminal polling . US5010329A CLAIM 16 . A block polling data communication system according to claim 1 , wherein said terminal and block rearrangement means further determines an optimum average number (respective one) of terminals to be included in each terminal block based on the average frequency , and divides said terminals as evenly as possible into the terminal blocks , each terminal block including a number of terminals within one of the optimum average number of terminals . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5115671A Filed: 1990-07-13 Issued: 1992-05-26 Method and apparatus for analyzing rotating machines (Original Assignee) Life Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Life Systems Inc Michael D. Hicho |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (calculating step, order r) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5115671A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of selecting the frequency components includes : identifying frequency peaks within the frequency spectrum ; identifying corresponding first , second , and third order sets of the frequency peaks ; identifying corresponding frequency peaks of greater than the third order ; and wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : calculating an estimated running speed from a one of the first , second , and third order r (data processing means, control means) elated sets ; confirming the estimated running speed with a previously calculated final running speed ; comparing the confirmed estimated running speed with a running speed corresponding to the greater than third order frequency peaks ; selecting one of the greater than third order frequency peak running speed and the estimated running speed , as a representation of the final running speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (calculating step, order r) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5115671A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of selecting the frequency components includes : identifying frequency peaks within the frequency spectrum ; identifying corresponding first , second , and third order sets of the frequency peaks ; identifying corresponding frequency peaks of greater than the third order ; and wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : calculating an estimated running speed from a one of the first , second , and third order r (data processing means, control means) elated sets ; confirming the estimated running speed with a previously calculated final running speed ; comparing the confirmed estimated running speed with a running speed corresponding to the greater than third order frequency peaks ; selecting one of the greater than third order frequency peak running speed and the estimated running speed , as a representation of the final running speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (higher frequency, frequency range) . |
US5115671A CLAIM 4 . The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the selecting means includes : a refining means for selectively combining portions of each selected components with adjacent frequency components to resolve the selected components into a greater number of frequency components each with a narrower frequency range (radio frequencies) ; an identifying means for identifying sets of the refined frequency components that are first , second and third order related as having center frequencies that are even multiples of each other ; a running speed estimating means for estimating an estimated running speed from the center frequencies of one of the first , second , and third order related sets ; a confirming means for confirming the estimated running speed with a previously known final running speed ; means for identifying a set of higher order frequency components related to the first , second and third order related sets , the higher order frequency component sets having a higher frequency (radio frequencies) greater than the third order related set ; comparing means for comparing the confirmed estimated running speed with the higher order frequency components of the higher order frequency component set ; selecting means for selecting one of the higher order frequency components and the estimated running speed , as a representation of the final running speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations) means adapted to sense machine vibration (mechanical vibrations) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5115671A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a running speed of a rotating machine whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; filtering the electrical signal to obtain and select frequencies of the electrical signal ; converting the filtered electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of the running speed , and components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; eliminating the components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; calculating the running speed from the selected running speed characteristic frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (mechanical vibrations) (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5115671A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a running speed of a rotating machine whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; filtering the electrical signal to obtain and select frequencies of the electrical signal ; converting the filtered electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of the running speed , and components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; eliminating the components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; calculating the running speed from the selected running speed characteristic frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5115671A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a running speed of a rotating machine whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; filtering the electrical signal to obtain and select frequencies of the electrical signal ; converting the filtered electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of the running speed , and components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; eliminating the components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; calculating the running speed from the selected running speed characteristic frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (calculating step, order r) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (rotating machine) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (calculating step, order r) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5115671A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a running speed of a rotating machine (division basis, effect division) whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; filtering the electrical signal to obtain and select frequencies of the electrical signal ; converting the filtered electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of the running speed , and components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; eliminating the components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; calculating the running speed from the selected running speed characteristic frequency components . US5115671A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of selecting the frequency components includes : identifying frequency peaks within the frequency spectrum ; identifying corresponding first , second , and third order sets of the frequency peaks ; identifying corresponding frequency peaks of greater than the third order ; and wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : calculating an estimated running speed from a one of the first , second , and third order r (data processing means, control means) elated sets ; confirming the estimated running speed with a previously calculated final running speed ; comparing the confirmed estimated running speed with a running speed corresponding to the greater than third order frequency peaks ; selecting one of the greater than third order frequency peak running speed and the estimated running speed , as a representation of the final running speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (digital signal) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5115671A CLAIM 3 . An apparatus for determining running speed of a rotating machine whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the apparatus comprising : a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing for converting sensed mechanical vibrations into an electrical signal ; an analog-to-digital convertor means for converting the electrical signal into a digital signal (data packets) ; a transform means for transforming the digital signal into a frequency spectrum ; a selecting means for selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of running speed and frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; an eliminating means for eliminating the frequency components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; a converting means for converting the selected running speed characteristic frequency components to obtain an indication of the running speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (calculating step, order r) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5115671A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of selecting the frequency components includes : identifying frequency peaks within the frequency spectrum ; identifying corresponding first , second , and third order sets of the frequency peaks ; identifying corresponding frequency peaks of greater than the third order ; and wherein the calculating step (data processing means, control means) includes : calculating an estimated running speed from a one of the first , second , and third order r (data processing means, control means) elated sets ; confirming the estimated running speed with a previously calculated final running speed ; comparing the confirmed estimated running speed with a running speed corresponding to the greater than third order frequency peaks ; selecting one of the greater than third order frequency peak running speed and the estimated running speed , as a representation of the final running speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations) means adapted to sense machine vibration (mechanical vibrations) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5115671A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a running speed of a rotating machine whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; filtering the electrical signal to obtain and select frequencies of the electrical signal ; converting the filtered electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of the running speed , and components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; eliminating the components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; calculating the running speed from the selected running speed characteristic frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (mechanical vibrations) (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5115671A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a running speed of a rotating machine whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; filtering the electrical signal to obtain and select frequencies of the electrical signal ; converting the filtered electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of the running speed , and components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; eliminating the components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; calculating the running speed from the selected running speed characteristic frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (mechanical vibrations) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5115671A CLAIM 1 . A method for determining a running speed of a rotating machine whose rotating elements are enclosed in a housing , the method comprising : sensing , from a vibration transducer input means in contact with said housing , mechanical vibrations (sense machine vibration, noise vibration harshness, vibration sensor) of the rotating machine ; converting the sensed vibrations into an electrical signal ; filtering the electrical signal to obtain and select frequencies of the electrical signal ; converting the filtered electrical signal into a frequency spectrum ; selecting frequency components of the frequency spectrum characteristic of the running speed , and components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; eliminating the components that are random , spurious and caused by other effects ; calculating the running speed from the selected running speed characteristic frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5159593A Filed: 1990-07-02 Issued: 1992-10-27 Channel acquistion and handoff method and apparatus for a TDMA communication system (Original Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc (Current Assignee) Motorola Solutions Inc Thomas V. D'Amico, Brian Johnson, Theodore Saltzberg |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (interference ratios) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5159593A CLAIM 1 . In a TDMA communication system having a communication medium with a plurality of time slots , at least one of which includes a control channel , at least one subscriber unit , and a plurality of base stations , a method for time slot acquisition comprising the steps of : (a) transmitting , with each base station , a radio-frequency signal in at least one time slot ; with the subscriber unit : (b) receiving at least some of the radio-frequency signals in at least one of the time slots ; (c) measuring signal strengths of outbound time slots received by the subscriber unit from the base stations ; (d) selecting which base station to communicate with based on a set of predetermined criteria ; (e) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a first preference list , wherein the highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (f) determining the potential carrier to interference ratios (data sensors) , with respect to the signal strength of the selected base station , of the time slots in the first preference list ; (g) transmitting , on the inbound time slot having the lowest signal strength , a request for a time slot assignment from the base station selected in step (d) and at least a portion of the first preference list ; with the selected base station : (h) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a second preference list wherein highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (i) receiving the request for a time slot assignment and the portion of first preference list transmitted by the subscriber unit , and measuring signal strength of the subscriber unit ; (j) determining the potential carrier to interference ratio of the time slots in the second preference list with respect to the signals in the second preference list ; and (k) choosing a time slot based on the received portion of the first preference list , and on the second preference list , and assigning the chosen time slot to the subscriber unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (interference ratios) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5159593A CLAIM 1 . In a TDMA communication system having a communication medium with a plurality of time slots , at least one of which includes a control channel , at least one subscriber unit , and a plurality of base stations , a method for time slot acquisition comprising the steps of : (a) transmitting , with each base station , a radio-frequency signal in at least one time slot ; with the subscriber unit : (b) receiving at least some of the radio-frequency signals in at least one of the time slots ; (c) measuring signal strengths of outbound time slots received by the subscriber unit from the base stations ; (d) selecting which base station to communicate with based on a set of predetermined criteria ; (e) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a first preference list , wherein the highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (f) determining the potential carrier to interference ratios (data sensors) , with respect to the signal strength of the selected base station , of the time slots in the first preference list ; (g) transmitting , on the inbound time slot having the lowest signal strength , a request for a time slot assignment from the base station selected in step (d) and at least a portion of the first preference list ; with the selected base station : (h) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a second preference list wherein highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (i) receiving the request for a time slot assignment and the portion of first preference list transmitted by the subscriber unit , and measuring signal strength of the subscriber unit ; (j) determining the potential carrier to interference ratio of the time slots in the second preference list with respect to the signals in the second preference list ; and (k) choosing a time slot based on the received portion of the first preference list , and on the second preference list , and assigning the chosen time slot to the subscriber unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (interference ratios) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5159593A CLAIM 1 . In a TDMA communication system having a communication medium with a plurality of time slots , at least one of which includes a control channel , at least one subscriber unit , and a plurality of base stations , a method for time slot acquisition comprising the steps of : (a) transmitting , with each base station , a radio-frequency signal in at least one time slot ; with the subscriber unit : (b) receiving at least some of the radio-frequency signals in at least one of the time slots ; (c) measuring signal strengths of outbound time slots received by the subscriber unit from the base stations ; (d) selecting which base station to communicate with based on a set of predetermined criteria ; (e) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a first preference list , wherein the highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (f) determining the potential carrier to interference ratios (data sensors) , with respect to the signal strength of the selected base station , of the time slots in the first preference list ; (g) transmitting , on the inbound time slot having the lowest signal strength , a request for a time slot assignment from the base station selected in step (d) and at least a portion of the first preference list ; with the selected base station : (h) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a second preference list wherein highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (i) receiving the request for a time slot assignment and the portion of first preference list transmitted by the subscriber unit , and measuring signal strength of the subscriber unit ; (j) determining the potential carrier to interference ratio of the time slots in the second preference list with respect to the signals in the second preference list ; and (k) choosing a time slot based on the received portion of the first preference list , and on the second preference list , and assigning the chosen time slot to the subscriber unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (interference ratios) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5159593A CLAIM 1 . In a TDMA communication system having a communication medium with a plurality of time slots , at least one of which includes a control channel , at least one subscriber unit , and a plurality of base stations , a method for time slot acquisition comprising the steps of : (a) transmitting , with each base station , a radio-frequency signal in at least one time slot ; with the subscriber unit : (b) receiving at least some of the radio-frequency signals in at least one of the time slots ; (c) measuring signal strengths of outbound time slots received by the subscriber unit from the base stations ; (d) selecting which base station to communicate with based on a set of predetermined criteria ; (e) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a first preference list , wherein the highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (f) determining the potential carrier to interference ratios (data sensors) , with respect to the signal strength of the selected base station , of the time slots in the first preference list ; (g) transmitting , on the inbound time slot having the lowest signal strength , a request for a time slot assignment from the base station selected in step (d) and at least a portion of the first preference list ; with the selected base station : (h) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a second preference list wherein highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (i) receiving the request for a time slot assignment and the portion of first preference list transmitted by the subscriber unit , and measuring signal strength of the subscriber unit ; (j) determining the potential carrier to interference ratio of the time slots in the second preference list with respect to the signals in the second preference list ; and (k) choosing a time slot based on the received portion of the first preference list , and on the second preference list , and assigning the chosen time slot to the subscriber unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (interference ratios) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5159593A CLAIM 1 . In a TDMA communication system having a communication medium with a plurality of time slots , at least one of which includes a control channel , at least one subscriber unit , and a plurality of base stations , a method for time slot acquisition comprising the steps of : (a) transmitting , with each base station , a radio-frequency signal in at least one time slot ; with the subscriber unit : (b) receiving at least some of the radio-frequency signals in at least one of the time slots ; (c) measuring signal strengths of outbound time slots received by the subscriber unit from the base stations ; (d) selecting which base station to communicate with based on a set of predetermined criteria ; (e) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a first preference list , wherein the highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (f) determining the potential carrier to interference ratios (data sensors) , with respect to the signal strength of the selected base station , of the time slots in the first preference list ; (g) transmitting , on the inbound time slot having the lowest signal strength , a request for a time slot assignment from the base station selected in step (d) and at least a portion of the first preference list ; with the selected base station : (h) measuring the signal strengths of the inbound and outbound time slots to produce a second preference list wherein highest priority is assigned to the signal having the lowest strength ; (i) receiving the request for a time slot assignment and the portion of first preference list transmitted by the subscriber unit , and measuring signal strength of the subscriber unit ; (j) determining the potential carrier to interference ratio of the time slots in the second preference list with respect to the signals in the second preference list ; and (k) choosing a time slot based on the received portion of the first preference list , and on the second preference list , and assigning the chosen time slot to the subscriber unit . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5117423A Filed: 1990-05-23 Issued: 1992-05-26 Data transmission over a time division duplex channel (Original Assignee) US Philips Corp (Current Assignee) Koninklijke Philips NV ; US Philips Corp Robert Shepherd, Frank C. G. Owen, Christopher D. Pudney |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (data transmission) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5117423A CLAIM 1 . A method of data transmission (data transmission) between a first station and a second station over a time division duplex radio channel comprising the steps of : allocating at least one duplex voice channel constituted by a pair of non-adjacent time slots , in a succession of time frames for effecting a data transaction ; default designation one of said pair of non-adjacent time slots for undirectional transmission of data in a first direction between said first and second stations and the other of said pair of time slots for unidirectional transmission of data in a second direction , opposite to the first direction ; determining if the data transaction will be asymmetric ; releasing the time slot not being used for the transmission of useful data for other unidirectional signalling in response to the determining step . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5117423A CLAIM 11 . A method as claimed in claim 9 , comprising , in the event of a second data (data packet) transaction being set-up involving the same secondary station , assigning at least one further duplex voice channel to the second data transaction , and releasing and making available for other unidirectional signalling those time slots not being used for the transmission of useful data relating to the second data transaction . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (first station) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5117423A CLAIM 1 . A method of data transmission between a first station (sense machine vibration) and a second station over a time division duplex radio channel comprising the steps of : allocating at least one duplex voice channel constituted by a pair of non-adjacent time slots , in a succession of time frames for effecting a data transaction ; default designation one of said pair of non-adjacent time slots for undirectional transmission of data in a first direction between said first and second stations and the other of said pair of time slots for unidirectional transmission of data in a second direction , opposite to the first direction ; determining if the data transaction will be asymmetric ; releasing the time slot not being used for the transmission of useful data for other unidirectional signalling in response to the determining step . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (data packets) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5117423A CLAIM 7 . A method as claimed in claim 6 , comprising using the released time slot to transmit data packets (data packets) forming part of the data message being transacted in the other of the pair of time slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (first station) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5117423A CLAIM 1 . A method of data transmission between a first station (sense machine vibration) and a second station over a time division duplex radio channel comprising the steps of : allocating at least one duplex voice channel constituted by a pair of non-adjacent time slots , in a succession of time frames for effecting a data transaction ; default designation one of said pair of non-adjacent time slots for undirectional transmission of data in a first direction between said first and second stations and the other of said pair of time slots for unidirectional transmission of data in a second direction , opposite to the first direction ; determining if the data transaction will be asymmetric ; releasing the time slot not being used for the transmission of useful data for other unidirectional signalling in response to the determining step . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5072297A Filed: 1990-03-27 Issued: 1991-12-10 Method and system for transmitting and receiving PCM audio signals in combination with a video signal (Original Assignee) Nippon Hoso Kyokai NHK (Current Assignee) Japan Broadcasting Corp Masaru Kanazawa, Taiichiro Kurita, Kazuhiko Shibuya, Taiji Nishizawa, Yutaka Tanaka, Minoru Honda, Kazumasa Enami, Haruo Okuda, Hideki Suganami, Yoshiharu Hoshino, Toshiyuki Takegahara, Kaoru Watanabe |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said transmission, said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5072297A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting and receiving television audio signals , comprising the steps of : pulse code modulation (PCM) encoding an input audio signal ; frequency modulation (FM) encoding said input audio signal ; time multiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal into a scanning retrace interval of a video signal ; modulating a video carrier with said time (data packet, data rate) multiplexed video signal ; adding said FM encoded audio signal and said modulated video signal to form a combined signal ; transmitting said combined signal over a transmission medium ; receiving said combined signal ; demodulating said time multiplexed video signal from said combined signal ; demultiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal from said demodulated combined signal ; decoding said demultiplexed PCM encoded audio signal ; detecting a bit error rate in said PCM decoded signal ; demodulating said FM encoded audio signal ; switching an audio signal from said PCM decoded signal to said FM decoded signal when said detected bit error rate is above a predetermined threshold . US5072297A CLAIM 11 . A system for receiving a combined signal transmitted by using a method comprising the steps of pulse code modulation (PCM) encoding an input audio signal ; frequency modulation (FM) encoding said input audio signal ; time multiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal into a scanning retrace interval of a video signal ; modulating a video carrier with said time multiplexed video signal ; adding said FM encoded audio signal and said modulated video signal to form said combined signal ; and transmitting said combined signal over a transmission medium ; said system comprising : means for receiving said combined signal over said transmission (data packet, data rate) medium ; means for demodulating said time multiplexed video signal from said combined signal ; means for time demultiplexing a pulse code modulation (PCM) encoded audio signal from said time multiplexed video signal ; means for decoding a frequency modulation (FM) encoded audio signal in said combined signal ; and means for decoding said demultiplexed PCM audio signal , including : means for detecting an error rate in the decoded PCM audio signal , and means for switching an output audio signal from said decoded PCM signal to said decoded FM signal when the detected error rate is above a predetermined threshold . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission, said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5072297A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting and receiving television audio signals , comprising the steps of : pulse code modulation (PCM) encoding an input audio signal ; frequency modulation (FM) encoding said input audio signal ; time multiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal into a scanning retrace interval of a video signal ; modulating a video carrier with said time (data packet, data rate) multiplexed video signal ; adding said FM encoded audio signal and said modulated video signal to form a combined signal ; transmitting said combined signal over a transmission medium ; receiving said combined signal ; demodulating said time multiplexed video signal from said combined signal ; demultiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal from said demodulated combined signal ; decoding said demultiplexed PCM encoded audio signal ; detecting a bit error rate in said PCM decoded signal ; demodulating said FM encoded audio signal ; switching an audio signal from said PCM decoded signal to said FM decoded signal when said detected bit error rate is above a predetermined threshold . US5072297A CLAIM 11 . A system for receiving a combined signal transmitted by using a method comprising the steps of pulse code modulation (PCM) encoding an input audio signal ; frequency modulation (FM) encoding said input audio signal ; time multiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal into a scanning retrace interval of a video signal ; modulating a video carrier with said time multiplexed video signal ; adding said FM encoded audio signal and said modulated video signal to form said combined signal ; and transmitting said combined signal over a transmission medium ; said system comprising : means for receiving said combined signal over said transmission (data packet, data rate) medium ; means for demodulating said time multiplexed video signal from said combined signal ; means for time demultiplexing a pulse code modulation (PCM) encoded audio signal from said time multiplexed video signal ; means for decoding a frequency modulation (FM) encoded audio signal in said combined signal ; and means for decoding said demultiplexed PCM audio signal , including : means for detecting an error rate in the decoded PCM audio signal , and means for switching an output audio signal from said decoded PCM signal to said decoded FM signal when the detected error rate is above a predetermined threshold . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means, said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said transmission, said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5072297A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting and receiving television audio signals , comprising the steps of : pulse code modulation (PCM) encoding an input audio signal ; frequency modulation (FM) encoding said input (control means) audio signal ; time multiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal into a scanning retrace interval of a video signal ; modulating a video carrier with said time (data packet, data rate) multiplexed video signal ; adding said FM encoded audio signal and said modulated video signal to form a combined signal ; transmitting said combined signal over a transmission medium ; receiving said combined signal ; demodulating said time multiplexed video signal from said combined signal ; demultiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal from said demodulated combined signal ; decoding said demultiplexed PCM encoded audio signal ; detecting a bit error rate in said PCM decoded signal ; demodulating said FM encoded audio signal ; switching an audio signal from said PCM decoded signal to said FM decoded signal when said detected bit error rate is above a predetermined threshold . US5072297A CLAIM 11 . A system for receiving a combined signal transmitted by using a method comprising the steps of pulse code modulation (PCM) encoding an input audio signal ; frequency modulation (FM) encoding said input audio signal ; time multiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal into a scanning retrace interval of a video signal ; modulating a video carrier with said time multiplexed video signal ; adding said FM encoded audio signal and said modulated video signal to form said combined signal ; and transmitting said combined signal over a transmission medium ; said system comprising : means for receiving said combined signal over said transmission (data packet, data rate) medium ; means for demodulating said time multiplexed video signal from said combined signal ; means for time demultiplexing a pulse code modulation (PCM) encoded audio signal from said time multiplexed video signal ; means for decoding a frequency modulation (FM) encoded audio signal in said combined signal ; and means for decoding said demultiplexed PCM audio signal , including : means for detecting an error rate in the decoded PCM audio signal , and means for switching an output audio signal from said decoded PCM signal to said decoded FM signal when the detected error rate is above a predetermined threshold . US5072297A CLAIM 14 . A system as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising means for generating a clock signal in synchronism with said video signal , for use by said PCM decoding means in the decoding of said PCM encoded signal , including : voltage-controlled oscillator means for generating said clock signal , frequency dividing means for dividing the frequency of said clock signal by a selectable ratio , phase comparator means for comparing the phase of said frequency-divided clock signal with the phase of a synchronizing signal of said received video signal and developing a voltage signal proportional to the phase difference therebetween , and control means (control means) for controlling said frequency dividing means by the output of said phase comparator means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (leading edge) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means, said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5072297A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting and receiving television audio signals , comprising the steps of : pulse code modulation (PCM) encoding an input audio signal ; frequency modulation (FM) encoding said input (control means) audio signal ; time multiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal into a scanning retrace interval of a video signal ; modulating a video carrier with said time multiplexed video signal ; adding said FM encoded audio signal and said modulated video signal to form a combined signal ; transmitting said combined signal over a transmission medium ; receiving said combined signal ; demodulating said time multiplexed video signal from said combined signal ; demultiplexing said PCM encoded audio signal from said demodulated combined signal ; decoding said demultiplexed PCM encoded audio signal ; detecting a bit error rate in said PCM decoded signal ; demodulating said FM encoded audio signal ; switching an audio signal from said PCM decoded signal to said FM decoded signal when said detected bit error rate is above a predetermined threshold . US5072297A CLAIM 6 . A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said step of time multiplexing includes the steps of superimposing a guard band signal immediately before the leading edge (processing function) of a synchronizing signal , and multiplexing said PCM encoded signal between said video signal and said guard band signal . US5072297A CLAIM 14 . A system as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising means for generating a clock signal in synchronism with said video signal , for use by said PCM decoding means in the decoding of said PCM encoded signal , including : voltage-controlled oscillator means for generating said clock signal , frequency dividing means for dividing the frequency of said clock signal by a selectable ratio , phase comparator means for comparing the phase of said frequency-divided clock signal with the phase of a synchronizing signal of said received video signal and developing a voltage signal proportional to the phase difference therebetween , and control means (control means) for controlling said frequency dividing means by the output of said phase comparator means . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5089969A Filed: 1990-02-21 Issued: 1992-02-18 Shaft synchronous balancing apparatus (Original Assignee) IRD MECHANALYSIS Inc (Current Assignee) IRD LLC ; Fifth Third Bank NA Charles Bradshaw, Bill Tack, Mike Hansford, John Winterbottom |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (second counter) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5089969A CLAIM 4 . The balancing apparatus of claim 1 in which : said counter-timer means includes a first counter-timer responsive to each said reference signal to commence count timing and derive a first count value therebetween , and a second counter (analogue format) -timer substantially continuously carrying out count timing having second count values deriving said increment sample pulses at said select duration and responsive to said control input for adjusting said select duration ; and said process control is responsive to said first counter-timer first count value , and to said second count values representing increment sample pulses next occurring subsequent to each said reference signal for deriving said increment sample pulse select duration . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5089969A CLAIM 10 . In a system for deriving balance data of a variety wherein a rotating body to be balanced is subject to balance rotation and wherein a transducer is provided for select balance planes associated with said rotating body during said balance rotation which derives corresponding vibration output signals , the improved balance analysis apparatus , comprising : an input amplification and signal treatment stage having an input for receiving said vibration output signals and effecting a gain treatment thereof to provide amplified vibration signals at an output and exhibiting a d . c . offset signal term of given polarity ; grounding means for exhibiting a predetermined standard level signal value ; a solid-state switch actuable for isolating said amplification and signal treatment stage input from said vibration output signals and applying said standard level signal value thereto ; an analog-to-digital converter having an input for receiving signals from said input amplification and signal treatment stage output and converting them to corresponding digital signals (corresponding one) ; a digital-to-analog converter network responsive , when enabled , to said digital signals for deriving a d . c . displacement signal in correspondence therewith and of polarity opposite said given polarity for continuous application to said input amplification and signal treatment stage as a substantial cancellation of said d . c . offset signal term ; and a process control for recurrently actuating said solid-state switch and enabling said digital-to-analog network for effecting the said derivation of a said d . c . displacement signal for subsequent continuous application thereof to said input amplification and signal treatment stage . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (second counter) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means, said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5089969A CLAIM 4 . The balancing apparatus of claim 1 in which : said counter-timer means includes a first counter-timer responsive to each said reference signal to commence count timing and derive a first count value therebetween , and a second counter (analogue format) -timer substantially continuously carrying out count timing having second count values deriving said increment sample pulses at said select duration and responsive to said control input for adjusting said select duration ; and said process control is responsive to said first counter-timer first count value , and to said second count values representing increment sample pulses next occurring subsequent to each said reference signal for deriving said increment sample pulse select duration . US5089969A CLAIM 10 . In a system for deriving balance data of a variety wherein a rotating body to be balanced is subject to balance rotation and wherein a transducer is provided for select balance planes associated with said rotating body during said balance rotation which derives corresponding vibration output signals , the improved balance analysis apparatus , comprising : an input amplification and signal treatment stage having an input for receiving said vibration output signals and effecting a gain treatment thereof to provide amplified vibration signals at an output and exhibiting a d . c . offset signal term of given polarity ; grounding means for exhibiting a predetermined standard level signal value ; a solid-state switch actuable for isolating said amplification and signal treatment stage input from said vibration output signals and applying said standard level signal value thereto ; an analog-to-digital converter having an input for receiving signals from said input (control means) amplification and signal treatment stage output and converting them to corresponding digital signals ; a digital-to-analog converter network responsive , when enabled , to said digital signals for deriving a d . c . displacement signal in correspondence therewith and of polarity opposite said given polarity for continuous application to said input amplification and signal treatment stage as a substantial cancellation of said d . c . offset signal term ; and a process control for recurrently actuating said solid-state switch and enabling said digital-to-analog network for effecting the said derivation of a said d . c . displacement signal for subsequent continuous application thereof to said input amplification and signal treatment stage . US5089969A CLAIM 14 . In a system for deriving balance data of a variety wherein a rotating body to be balanced is rotated at rates providing a period T for each complete revolution , wherein a transducer is provided for select balance planes which derives corresponding vibration output signals , the improved balance analysis apparatus , comprising : a reference device responsive to said rotating body for deriving a reference signal with respect to the revolution thereof in correspondence with each said period , T ; signal treatment staging responsive to said vibration output signals for deriving analog balance signals in correspondence therewith ; a converter actuable to convert said analog balance signals to digital values ; and control means (control means) responsive to said reference signal with respect to a given revolution of said rotating body and deriving therefrom said period , T , and the duration of each a sequence of a predetermined number , N , of increment sample pulses , said duration substantially corresponding with the value T/N , and effecting said actuation of said converter in correspondence with a said sequence of pulses of said derived duration during a revolution of said rotating body subsequent to said given revolution to effect derivation of said digital values and for generating said balance data therefrom . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (control network) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means, said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5089969A CLAIM 7 . In a system for deriving balance data of a variety wherein a rotating body to be balanced is subject to balance rotation and wherein a transducer is provided for select balance planes associated with said rotating body during said balance rotation , which transducer derives corresponding vibration output signals , the improved balance analysis apparatus , comprising : an input signal treatment network having an amplification stage for receiving said vibration output signals and effecting the amplification thereof in accordance with one of a number of selected gain values to provide amplified vibration signals and further having an integration stage and a solid-state disable switch actuable to effect the disablement of said integration stage ; a gain control network (processing function) responsive to a gain select input for providing said select gain values ; an analog-to-digital converter responsive to said amplified vibration signals and actuable to generate digital sample signals corresponding therewith ; and a process control for providing an initial gain select input to said gain control network for actuating said converter to effect generation of a predetermined number of initial said digital sample signals , and responsive to said generated initial digital sample signals to derive a said gain select input providing selection of a highest gain input effecting an amplification of said vibration output signals for derivation of said digital sample signals with a predetermined optimum range of values , said process control actuating said solid-state disable switch for a predetermined settlement interval in correspondence with said derivation of said select gain input . US5089969A CLAIM 10 . In a system for deriving balance data of a variety wherein a rotating body to be balanced is subject to balance rotation and wherein a transducer is provided for select balance planes associated with said rotating body during said balance rotation which derives corresponding vibration output signals , the improved balance analysis apparatus , comprising : an input amplification and signal treatment stage having an input for receiving said vibration output signals and effecting a gain treatment thereof to provide amplified vibration signals at an output and exhibiting a d . c . offset signal term of given polarity ; grounding means for exhibiting a predetermined standard level signal value ; a solid-state switch actuable for isolating said amplification and signal treatment stage input from said vibration output signals and applying said standard level signal value thereto ; an analog-to-digital converter having an input for receiving signals from said input (control means) amplification and signal treatment stage output and converting them to corresponding digital signals ; a digital-to-analog converter network responsive , when enabled , to said digital signals for deriving a d . c . displacement signal in correspondence therewith and of polarity opposite said given polarity for continuous application to said input amplification and signal treatment stage as a substantial cancellation of said d . c . offset signal term ; and a process control for recurrently actuating said solid-state switch and enabling said digital-to-analog network for effecting the said derivation of a said d . c . displacement signal for subsequent continuous application thereof to said input amplification and signal treatment stage . US5089969A CLAIM 14 . In a system for deriving balance data of a variety wherein a rotating body to be balanced is rotated at rates providing a period T for each complete revolution , wherein a transducer is provided for select balance planes which derives corresponding vibration output signals , the improved balance analysis apparatus , comprising : a reference device responsive to said rotating body for deriving a reference signal with respect to the revolution thereof in correspondence with each said period , T ; signal treatment staging responsive to said vibration output signals for deriving analog balance signals in correspondence therewith ; a converter actuable to convert said analog balance signals to digital values ; and control means (control means) responsive to said reference signal with respect to a given revolution of said rotating body and deriving therefrom said period , T , and the duration of each a sequence of a predetermined number , N , of increment sample pulses , said duration substantially corresponding with the value T/N , and effecting said actuation of said converter in correspondence with a said sequence of pulses of said derived duration during a revolution of said rotating body subsequent to said given revolution to effect derivation of said digital values and for generating said balance data therefrom . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5060401A Filed: 1990-02-12 Issued: 1991-10-29 Footwear cushinoning spring (Original Assignee) Whatley Ian H (Current Assignee) REMOTE VEHICLE Technologies LLC Ian H. Whatley |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (first side wall) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5060401A CLAIM 1 . An article of footwear comprising : an upper , an outsole including a first upper surface , a first lower surface and a first external side wall between the perimeters of said first upper and lower surfaces , a midsole provided between said outsole and said upper , said midsole having a second upper surface upon which a sole of a foot is positioned during use of said article of footwear , a second lower surface , and a second external side wall between the perimeters of said second upper and lower surfaces , and an external cushioning spring comprising an angled strip of resilient elastic material , one end of said strip is fixed on said first side wall (corresponding one) at location at least 3 mm below said second upper surface of said midsole , and the other end of said strip is fixed on said second sidewall at least 3 mm vertically above said location , such that a vertical force on said footwear created by a wearer of said footwear striking said outsole on a solid surface causes said angled strip to bend between said ends and absorb a portion of said force . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (elastic material) . |
US5060401A CLAIM 1 . An article of footwear comprising : an upper , an outsole including a first upper surface , a first lower surface and a first external side wall between the perimeters of said first upper and lower surfaces , a midsole provided between said outsole and said upper , said midsole having a second upper surface upon which a sole of a foot is positioned during use of said article of footwear , a second lower surface , and a second external side wall between the perimeters of said second upper and lower surfaces , and an external cushioning spring comprising an angled strip of resilient elastic material (radio frequencies) , one end of said strip is fixed on said first side wall at location at least 3 mm below said second upper surface of said midsole , and the other end of said strip is fixed on said second sidewall at least 3 mm vertically above said location , such that a vertical force on said footwear created by a wearer of said footwear striking said outsole on a solid surface causes said angled strip to bend between said ends and absorb a portion of said force . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (said strip) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US5060401A CLAIM 1 . An article of footwear comprising : an upper , an outsole including a first upper surface , a first lower surface and a first external side wall between the perimeters of said first upper and lower surfaces , a midsole provided between said outsole and said upper , said midsole having a second upper surface upon which a sole of a foot is positioned during use of said article of footwear , a second lower surface , and a second external side wall between the perimeters of said second upper and lower surfaces , and an external cushioning spring comprising an angled strip of resilient elastic material , one end of said strip (feast one) is fixed on said first side wall at location at least 3 mm below said second upper surface of said midsole , and the other end of said strip is fixed on said second sidewall at least 3 mm vertically above said location , such that a vertical force on said footwear created by a wearer of said footwear striking said outsole on a solid surface causes said angled strip to bend between said ends and absorb a portion of said force . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (comprises i) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5060401A CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 or 15 , wherein said spring comprises an extension , formed generally perpendicular to said angled strip , adapted for insertion between said outsole and said midsole , and between said midsole and said upper , and one said fixing step comprises i (processing function) nserting said extension between said outsole and said midsole . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5007043A Filed: 1990-01-30 Issued: 1991-04-09 Method for transmitting, via a plurality of asynchronously time-divided transmission channels, a flow of data cells, the state of a counter for each transmission channel being kept up to date in accordance with the number of data cells per unit of time (Original Assignee) Koninklijke PTT Nederland NV (Current Assignee) Koninklijke KPN NV Frans van den Dool, Jacob C. van der Wal |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (respective channel) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said transmission, said time) required for data transmission (n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5007043A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting , via a transmission medium with a plurality of virtual , asynchronously time-divided transmission channels (data transmission) , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium , and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted via one of those transmission channels , and each of which comprises a group of control words with one or more control words as well as a group of information words with one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication indicating via which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , and the state of a counter being kept up to date for each transmission channel , which state has a certain fixed minimum value , is decreased from time to time and is increased proportional to the number of data cells with a channel indication designating said transmission (data packet, data rate) channel , which state of the counter is compared with a threshold value when a data cell with a channel indication designating said transmission channel arrives at the beginning of the transmission medium at a certain moment of arrival , after which the data cell is either let through to the transmission medium located downstream if the state of the counter is less than said threshold value or else not let through to the transmission medium located downstream , if the state of the counter is more than or equal to said threshold value , characterized in that the state of the counter is decreased on the arrival of said data cell by a value which is a function of the length of time between the moment of arrival of that data cell and the moment of arrival of a certain preceding data cell with the same channel indication . US5007043A CLAIM 13 . In a system for transmitting , by way of a transmission medium having a plurality of virtual , asychronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted by way of one of those transmission channels , each data cell of which comprises a group of one or more control words as well as a group of one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication designating by which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , said system including a counter for each transmission channel , the combination of apparatus for controlling said flow of data , channel by channel to a downstream portion of said transmission medium , comprising : read-out means (1) for reading out , from the control word group of an arriving data cell , its channel indication ; storage means (3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 14) for storing and reading out the last states of said counters and the moments of arrival of said data cells last preceding an arriving data cell as related to said respective channel (data sensors) indications , as well as for storing first and second predetermined constant values and a predetermined threshold value ; time indicating means (4 for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell ; computing means (6 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 15) for bringing up to date said states of said counters by reference to data stored in said storage means and in so doing decrementing said counters by a quantity proportional to the time elapsed since the arrival of a preceding data cell in the same channel ; comparator means (13) for comparing the updated state of a said counter with said threshold value and having an output ; switching means (2) connected to both an upstream section and a downstream section of said transmission medium and having a control input connected to said output of said comparator means for letting through a data cell from an upstream section to a downstream section of said transmission medium in a channel thereof if the updated state of the relevant counter is less than said threshold value , and blocking that data cell from transmission to said downstream section of said medium if the state of the relevant counter is more than or equal to said threshold value . US5007043A CLAIM 14 . The apparatus combination of claim 13 , in a system wherein said predetermined values include a first constant value which is a power of two for each of said transmission channels , wherein said storage means includes means for storing measures of time resolution related to said respective channels and wherein said time (data packet, data rate) indication means (4) has a connection to said storage means and is constituted for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell only with a time resolution measure stored in said storage means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (respective channel) , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission, said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5007043A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting , via a transmission medium with a plurality of virtual , asynchronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium , and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted via one of those transmission channels , and each of which comprises a group of control words with one or more control words as well as a group of information words with one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication indicating via which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , and the state of a counter being kept up to date for each transmission channel , which state has a certain fixed minimum value , is decreased from time to time and is increased proportional to the number of data cells with a channel indication designating said transmission (data packet, data rate) channel , which state of the counter is compared with a threshold value when a data cell with a channel indication designating said transmission channel arrives at the beginning of the transmission medium at a certain moment of arrival , after which the data cell is either let through to the transmission medium located downstream if the state of the counter is less than said threshold value or else not let through to the transmission medium located downstream , if the state of the counter is more than or equal to said threshold value , characterized in that the state of the counter is decreased on the arrival of said data cell by a value which is a function of the length of time between the moment of arrival of that data cell and the moment of arrival of a certain preceding data cell with the same channel indication . US5007043A CLAIM 13 . In a system for transmitting , by way of a transmission medium having a plurality of virtual , asychronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted by way of one of those transmission channels , each data cell of which comprises a group of one or more control words as well as a group of one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication designating by which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , said system including a counter for each transmission channel , the combination of apparatus for controlling said flow of data , channel by channel to a downstream portion of said transmission medium , comprising : read-out means (1) for reading out , from the control word group of an arriving data cell , its channel indication ; storage means (3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 14) for storing and reading out the last states of said counters and the moments of arrival of said data cells last preceding an arriving data cell as related to said respective channel (data sensors) indications , as well as for storing first and second predetermined constant values and a predetermined threshold value ; time indicating means (4 for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell ; computing means (6 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 15) for bringing up to date said states of said counters by reference to data stored in said storage means and in so doing decrementing said counters by a quantity proportional to the time elapsed since the arrival of a preceding data cell in the same channel ; comparator means (13) for comparing the updated state of a said counter with said threshold value and having an output ; switching means (2) connected to both an upstream section and a downstream section of said transmission medium and having a control input connected to said output of said comparator means for letting through a data cell from an upstream section to a downstream section of said transmission medium in a channel thereof if the updated state of the relevant counter is less than said threshold value , and blocking that data cell from transmission to said downstream section of said medium if the state of the relevant counter is more than or equal to said threshold value . US5007043A CLAIM 14 . The apparatus combination of claim 13 , in a system wherein said predetermined values include a first constant value which is a power of two for each of said transmission channels , wherein said storage means includes means for storing measures of time resolution related to said respective channels and wherein said time (data packet, data rate) indication means (4) has a connection to said storage means and is constituted for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell only with a time resolution measure stored in said storage means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (respective channel) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said transmission, said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5007043A CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting , via a transmission medium with a plurality of virtual , asynchronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium , and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted via one of those transmission channels , and each of which comprises a group of control words with one or more control words as well as a group of information words with one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication indicating via which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , and the state of a counter being kept up to date for each transmission channel , which state has a certain fixed minimum value , is decreased from time to time and is increased proportional to the number of data cells with a channel indication designating said transmission (data packet, data rate) channel , which state of the counter is compared with a threshold value when a data cell with a channel indication designating said transmission channel arrives at the beginning of the transmission medium at a certain moment of arrival , after which the data cell is either let through to the transmission medium located downstream if the state of the counter is less than said threshold value or else not let through to the transmission medium located downstream , if the state of the counter is more than or equal to said threshold value , characterized in that the state of the counter is decreased on the arrival of said data cell by a value which is a function of the length of time between the moment of arrival of that data cell and the moment of arrival of a certain preceding data cell with the same channel indication . US5007043A CLAIM 13 . In a system for transmitting , by way of a transmission medium having a plurality of virtual , asychronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted by way of one of those transmission channels , each data cell of which comprises a group of one or more control words as well as a group of one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication designating by which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , said system including a counter for each transmission channel , the combination of apparatus for controlling said flow of data , channel by channel to a downstream portion of said transmission medium , comprising : read-out means (1) for reading out , from the control word group of an arriving data cell , its channel indication ; storage means (3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 14) for storing and reading out the last states of said counters and the moments of arrival of said data cells last preceding an arriving data cell as related to said respective channel (data sensors) indications , as well as for storing first and second predetermined constant values and a predetermined threshold value ; time indicating means (4 for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell ; computing means (6 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 15) for bringing up to date said states of said counters by reference to data stored in said storage means and in so doing decrementing said counters by a quantity proportional to the time elapsed since the arrival of a preceding data cell in the same channel ; comparator means (13) for comparing the updated state of a said counter with said threshold value and having an output ; switching means (2) connected to both an upstream section and a downstream section of said transmission medium and having a control input connected to said output of said comparator means for letting through a data cell from an upstream section to a downstream section of said transmission medium in a channel thereof if the updated state of the relevant counter is less than said threshold value , and blocking that data cell from transmission to said downstream section of said medium if the state of the relevant counter is more than or equal to said threshold value . US5007043A CLAIM 14 . The apparatus combination of claim 13 , in a system wherein said predetermined values include a first constant value which is a power of two for each of said transmission channels , wherein said storage means includes means for storing measures of time resolution related to said respective channels and wherein said time (data packet, data rate) indication means (4) has a connection to said storage means and is constituted for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell only with a time resolution measure stored in said storage means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (upstream section) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5007043A CLAIM 13 . In a system for transmitting , by way of a transmission medium having a plurality of virtual , asychronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted by way of one of those transmission channels , each data cell of which comprises a group of one or more control words as well as a group of one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication designating by which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , said system including a counter for each transmission channel , the combination of apparatus for controlling said flow of data , channel by channel to a downstream portion of said transmission medium , comprising : read-out means (1) for reading out , from the control word group of an arriving data cell , its channel indication ; storage means (3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 14) for storing and reading out the last states of said counters and the moments of arrival of said data cells last preceding an arriving data cell as related to said respective channel indications , as well as for storing first and second predetermined constant values and a predetermined threshold value ; time indicating means (4 for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell ; computing means (6 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 15) for bringing up to date said states of said counters by reference to data stored in said storage means and in so doing decrementing said counters by a quantity proportional to the time elapsed since the arrival of a preceding data cell in the same channel ; comparator means (13) for comparing the updated state of a said counter with said threshold value and having an output ; switching means (2) connected to both an upstream section (processing function) and a downstream section of said transmission medium and having a control input connected to said output of said comparator means for letting through a data cell from an upstream section to a downstream section of said transmission medium in a channel thereof if the updated state of the relevant counter is less than said threshold value , and blocking that data cell from transmission to said downstream section of said medium if the state of the relevant counter is more than or equal to said threshold value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (respective channel) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5007043A CLAIM 13 . In a system for transmitting , by way of a transmission medium having a plurality of virtual , asychronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted by way of one of those transmission channels , each data cell of which comprises a group of one or more control words as well as a group of one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication designating by which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , said system including a counter for each transmission channel , the combination of apparatus for controlling said flow of data , channel by channel to a downstream portion of said transmission medium , comprising : read-out means (1) for reading out , from the control word group of an arriving data cell , its channel indication ; storage means (3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 14) for storing and reading out the last states of said counters and the moments of arrival of said data cells last preceding an arriving data cell as related to said respective channel (data sensors) indications , as well as for storing first and second predetermined constant values and a predetermined threshold value ; time indicating means (4 for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell ; computing means (6 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 15) for bringing up to date said states of said counters by reference to data stored in said storage means and in so doing decrementing said counters by a quantity proportional to the time elapsed since the arrival of a preceding data cell in the same channel ; comparator means (13) for comparing the updated state of a said counter with said threshold value and having an output ; switching means (2) connected to both an upstream section and a downstream section of said transmission medium and having a control input connected to said output of said comparator means for letting through a data cell from an upstream section to a downstream section of said transmission medium in a channel thereof if the updated state of the relevant counter is less than said threshold value , and blocking that data cell from transmission to said downstream section of said medium if the state of the relevant counter is more than or equal to said threshold value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (respective channel) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5007043A CLAIM 13 . In a system for transmitting , by way of a transmission medium having a plurality of virtual , asychronously time-divided transmission channels , a flow of data supplied to that transmission medium and consisting of data cells which are each transmitted by way of one of those transmission channels , each data cell of which comprises a group of one or more control words as well as a group of one or more information words , the group of control words comprising a control word with a channel indication designating by which transmission channel the relevant data cell has to be transmitted , said system including a counter for each transmission channel , the combination of apparatus for controlling said flow of data , channel by channel to a downstream portion of said transmission medium , comprising : read-out means (1) for reading out , from the control word group of an arriving data cell , its channel indication ; storage means (3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 14) for storing and reading out the last states of said counters and the moments of arrival of said data cells last preceding an arriving data cell as related to said respective channel (data sensors) indications , as well as for storing first and second predetermined constant values and a predetermined threshold value ; time indicating means (4 for determining the moment of arrival of a data cell ; computing means (6 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 15) for bringing up to date said states of said counters by reference to data stored in said storage means and in so doing decrementing said counters by a quantity proportional to the time elapsed since the arrival of a preceding data cell in the same channel ; comparator means (13) for comparing the updated state of a said counter with said threshold value and having an output ; switching means (2) connected to both an upstream section and a downstream section of said transmission medium and having a control input connected to said output of said comparator means for letting through a data cell from an upstream section to a downstream section of said transmission medium in a channel thereof if the updated state of the relevant counter is less than said threshold value , and blocking that data cell from transmission to said downstream section of said medium if the state of the relevant counter is more than or equal to said threshold value . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | WO9008962A1 Filed: 1990-01-30 Issued: 1990-08-09 Optical displacement sensor (Original Assignee) Kent Scientific And Industrial Projects Limited David Alfred Jackson, Trevor Paul Newson, Awad Samir Gerges |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (relative displacement) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
WO9008962A1 CLAIM 1 . An optical displacement sensor in which the relative displacement (vibration sensor means) of a resilient sensing element , in response to an external stimulus applied to the sensor , is detected by a Fabry-Perot interferometer , and in which one of the mirrors of the interferometer is mounted on the sensing element and the other mirror is formed by the adjacent or distal end of an optical fibre via which the interferometer is illuminated or energised . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (relative displacement) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing element) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
WO9008962A1 CLAIM 1 . An optical displacement sensor in which the relative displacement (vibration sensor means) of a resilient sensing element (sense vibrations) , in response to an external stimulus applied to the sensor , is detected by a Fabry-Perot interferometer , and in which one of the mirrors of the interferometer is mounted on the sensing element and the other mirror is formed by the adjacent or distal end of an optical fibre via which the interferometer is illuminated or energised . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (relative displacement) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
WO9008962A1 CLAIM 1 . An optical displacement sensor in which the relative displacement (vibration sensor means) of a resilient sensing element , in response to an external stimulus applied to the sensor , is detected by a Fabry-Perot interferometer , and in which one of the mirrors of the interferometer is mounted on the sensing element and the other mirror is formed by the adjacent or distal end of an optical fibre via which the interferometer is illuminated or energised . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (relative displacement) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing element) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
WO9008962A1 CLAIM 1 . An optical displacement sensor in which the relative displacement (vibration sensor means) of a resilient sensing element (sense vibrations) , in response to an external stimulus applied to the sensor , is detected by a Fabry-Perot interferometer , and in which one of the mirrors of the interferometer is mounted on the sensing element and the other mirror is formed by the adjacent or distal end of an optical fibre via which the interferometer is illuminated or energised . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5003518A Filed: 1990-01-05 Issued: 1991-03-26 Running time meter for engine (Original Assignee) Felder Randolph E Randolph E. Felder |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) adapted to sense machine vibration (piezoelectric transducer, current flows) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5003518A CLAIM 1 . A compact running time meter comprising , in combination : a . electronic stopwatch means for recording the period of time said stopwatch is operating , b . vibration sensing means for producing an electrical current when vibration is occurring , and c . switching means for activating said electronic stopwatch means when said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) is producing said electrical current . US5003518A CLAIM 2 . The meter of claim 1 wherein said vibration sensing means is a piezoelectric transducer (vibration sensing means, sense machine vibration) . US5003518A CLAIM 12 . The meter of claim 11 wherein said alternating current flows (vibration sensing means, sense machine vibration) through rectifier means to convert said alternating current to direct current prior to said electrical current being received by said transistor means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5003518A CLAIM 1 . A compact running time meter comprising , in combination : a . electronic stopwatch means for recording the period of time said stopwatch is operating , b . vibration sensing means for producing an electrical current when vibration is occurring , and c . switching means for activating said electronic stopwatch means when said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) is producing said electrical current . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) adapted to sense machine vibration (piezoelectric transducer, current flows) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (piezoelectric transducer, current flows) . |
US5003518A CLAIM 1 . A compact running time meter comprising , in combination : a . electronic stopwatch means for recording the period of time said stopwatch is operating , b . vibration sensing means for producing an electrical current when vibration is occurring , and c . switching means for activating said electronic stopwatch means when said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) is producing said electrical current . US5003518A CLAIM 2 . The meter of claim 1 wherein said vibration sensing means is a piezoelectric transducer (vibration sensing means, sense machine vibration) . US5003518A CLAIM 12 . The meter of claim 11 wherein said alternating current flows (vibration sensing means, sense machine vibration) through rectifier means to convert said alternating current to direct current prior to said electrical current being received by said transistor means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5003518A CLAIM 1 . A compact running time meter comprising , in combination : a . electronic stopwatch means for recording the period of time said stopwatch is operating , b . vibration sensing means for producing an electrical current when vibration is occurring , and c . switching means for activating said electronic stopwatch means when said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) is producing said electrical current . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5107428A Filed: 1989-12-22 Issued: 1992-04-21 Process and apparatus for diagnosis of defects in electric or electronic modules in automotive vehicles (Original Assignee) Actia SA (Current Assignee) Actia SA Gilles Bethencourt, Jean-Claude Fonte |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal, real time) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (flow meter) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5107428A CLAIM 1 . A process for diagnosing defects in electric or electronic modules mounted on automotive vehicles , said modules being of the type receiving electric status signals characteristic of the static and dynamic state of components of the vehicle and generating electric control signals for controlling said modules , said status and control signals being representative at each moment of a set of specific operation parameters of the vehicle , said process comprising : preliminarily storing in storage memories diagnostic programs corresponding to each type of system to be tested , and a set of default thresholds related to each operating parameter associated with each of said diagnostic programs for each of said systems , continuously comparing the status and control signals to the limits of the modules of the system to be tested , in such a manner as to continuously arrange said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in a branch network (2) , simultaneously and in parallel formatting said signals for bringing them into a range of predetermined values and obtaining calibrated signals , selecting by a manual command the diagnostic program corresponding to the system to be tested , and the associated default thresholds , configuring a multiprocessor (21) by means of a selected diagnostic program for dedicating it to the treatment of status and control signals specific to the system selected and imposing on one of the status or control signals a priority bit , digitizing , by means of the configured multiprocessor (21) the calibrated signals and the combinations of said signals over a period related to the priority signal , of a duration lower than that of the period of said priority signal , in such a manner as to generate during said period a set of digital signals representative of the calibrated signals , storing the digitized signals obtained during each period in a read write memory , searching said read write memory at each period and calculating in real time (data sensors, processing function) a set of values representative of the operating parameters for the period considered , comparing in real time each calculated value to the default thresholds preliminarily stored and selected for generating a default signal in case of excess , storing in real time for each value the resulting default signal in a backup memory (42) , said backup memory having a first zone with a capacity at least equal to the number of operating parameters , counting down for each value the number of appearances of the corresponding default signal and storing at least one datum related to this number in a second zone of the backup memory (42) , and displaying the contents of the backup memory as an indicator of deflective conditions of said modules . US5107428A CLAIM 5 . A process as in claim 4 for carrying out a diagnosis and wherein said vehicle includes a plurality of modules associated with one or more of the following members : a battery , an ignition rotor , an ignition coil , an injector , a flowmeter , a relay pump , air and water temperature sensors , a fuel inlet solenoid valve , the process comprising configuring said multiprocessor (21) in such a manner as to order the status and control signals in at least five classes to be arranged in the following order : a first class having a privilege character comprising signals of battery voltage , signals of weight control , a second class comprising a speed signal or ignition coil , a third class comprising a speed signal generated by the ignition rotor , a signal from the pump relay , or a signal from the injector control , a fourth class comprising signals from the flow meter (primary data, data carrying capacities) or air temperature sensors , a fifth class comprising a solenoid valve signal or a water temperature sensor signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal, real time) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5107428A CLAIM 1 . A process for diagnosing defects in electric or electronic modules mounted on automotive vehicles , said modules being of the type receiving electric status signals characteristic of the static and dynamic state of components of the vehicle and generating electric control signals for controlling said modules , said status and control signals being representative at each moment of a set of specific operation parameters of the vehicle , said process comprising : preliminarily storing in storage memories diagnostic programs corresponding to each type of system to be tested , and a set of default thresholds related to each operating parameter associated with each of said diagnostic programs for each of said systems , continuously comparing the status and control signals to the limits of the modules of the system to be tested , in such a manner as to continuously arrange said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in a branch network (2) , simultaneously and in parallel formatting said signals for bringing them into a range of predetermined values and obtaining calibrated signals , selecting by a manual command the diagnostic program corresponding to the system to be tested , and the associated default thresholds , configuring a multiprocessor (21) by means of a selected diagnostic program for dedicating it to the treatment of status and control signals specific to the system selected and imposing on one of the status or control signals a priority bit , digitizing , by means of the configured multiprocessor (21) the calibrated signals and the combinations of said signals over a period related to the priority signal , of a duration lower than that of the period of said priority signal , in such a manner as to generate during said period a set of digital signals representative of the calibrated signals , storing the digitized signals obtained during each period in a read write memory , searching said read write memory at each period and calculating in real time (data sensors, processing function) a set of values representative of the operating parameters for the period considered , comparing in real time each calculated value to the default thresholds preliminarily stored and selected for generating a default signal in case of excess , storing in real time for each value the resulting default signal in a backup memory (42) , said backup memory having a first zone with a capacity at least equal to the number of operating parameters , counting down for each value the number of appearances of the corresponding default signal and storing at least one datum related to this number in a second zone of the backup memory (42) , and displaying the contents of the backup memory as an indicator of deflective conditions of said modules . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC (memory cards) having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5107428A CLAIM 1 . A process for diagnosing defects in electric or electronic modules mounted on automotive vehicles , said modules being of the type receiving electric status signals characteristic of the static and dynamic state of components of the vehicle and generating electric control signals for controlling said modules , said status and control signals being representative at each moment of a set of specific operation parameters of the vehicle , said process comprising : preliminarily storing in storage memories diagnostic programs corresponding to each type of system to be tested , and a set of default thresholds related to each operating parameter associated with each of said diagnostic programs for each of said systems , continuously comparing the status and control signals to the limits of the modules of the system to be tested , in such a manner as to continuously arrange said signals in a branch network (2) , simultaneously and in parallel formatting said signals for bringing them into a range of predetermined values and obtaining calibrated signals , selecting by a manual command the diagnostic program corresponding to the system to be tested , and the associated default thresholds , configuring a multiprocessor (21) by means of a selected diagnostic program for dedicating it to the treatment of status and control signals specific to the system selected and imposing on one of the status or control signals a priority bit , digitizing , by means of the configured multiprocessor (21) the calibrated signals and the combinations of said signals over a period related to the priority signal , of a duration lower than that of the period of said priority signal , in such a manner as to generate during said period a set of digital signals (corresponding one) representative of the calibrated signals , storing the digitized signals obtained during each period in a read write memory , searching said read write memory at each period and calculating in real time a set of values representative of the operating parameters for the period considered , comparing in real time each calculated value to the default thresholds preliminarily stored and selected for generating a default signal in case of excess , storing in real time for each value the resulting default signal in a backup memory (42) , said backup memory having a first zone with a capacity at least equal to the number of operating parameters , counting down for each value the number of appearances of the corresponding default signal and storing at least one datum related to this number in a second zone of the backup memory (42) , and displaying the contents of the backup memory as an indicator of deflective conditions of said modules . US5107428A CLAIM 22 . An apparatus as in claim 16 comprising : a parallelipipedic housing (1) open at two ends and provided internally with card receiving slots , the formatting interface card (15) and the storage memory cards (host PC) (25) being plugged in such a manner as to be removable from the slots , a multiprocessor card (21) , a connection card (28) with the display means (5) and the manual selection means (6) , and two members (9 , 10) for closing the housing (1) at its open ends , one (9) being removable and carrying the inter-card connections and the other (10) carrying the input connectors (11-14) plugged into the formatting interface card (15) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal, real time) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (flow meter) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said module) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5107428A CLAIM 1 . A process for diagnosing defects in electric or electronic modules mounted on automotive vehicles , said module (control means) s being of the type receiving electric status signals characteristic of the static and dynamic state of components of the vehicle and generating electric control signals for controlling said modules , said status and control signals being representative at each moment of a set of specific operation parameters of the vehicle , said process comprising : preliminarily storing in storage memories diagnostic programs corresponding to each type of system to be tested , and a set of default thresholds related to each operating parameter associated with each of said diagnostic programs for each of said systems , continuously comparing the status and control signals to the limits of the modules of the system to be tested , in such a manner as to continuously arrange said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in a branch network (2) , simultaneously and in parallel formatting said signals for bringing them into a range of predetermined values and obtaining calibrated signals , selecting by a manual command the diagnostic program corresponding to the system to be tested , and the associated default thresholds , configuring a multiprocessor (21) by means of a selected diagnostic program for dedicating it to the treatment of status and control signals specific to the system selected and imposing on one of the status or control signals a priority bit , digitizing , by means of the configured multiprocessor (21) the calibrated signals and the combinations of said signals over a period related to the priority signal , of a duration lower than that of the period of said priority signal , in such a manner as to generate during said period a set of digital signals representative of the calibrated signals , storing the digitized signals obtained during each period in a read write memory , searching said read write memory at each period and calculating in real time (data sensors, processing function) a set of values representative of the operating parameters for the period considered , comparing in real time each calculated value to the default thresholds preliminarily stored and selected for generating a default signal in case of excess , storing in real time for each value the resulting default signal in a backup memory (42) , said backup memory having a first zone with a capacity at least equal to the number of operating parameters , counting down for each value the number of appearances of the corresponding default signal and storing at least one datum related to this number in a second zone of the backup memory (42) , and displaying the contents of the backup memory as an indicator of deflective conditions of said modules . US5107428A CLAIM 5 . A process as in claim 4 for carrying out a diagnosis and wherein said vehicle includes a plurality of modules associated with one or more of the following members : a battery , an ignition rotor , an ignition coil , an injector , a flowmeter , a relay pump , air and water temperature sensors , a fuel inlet solenoid valve , the process comprising configuring said multiprocessor (21) in such a manner as to order the status and control signals in at least five classes to be arranged in the following order : a first class having a privilege character comprising signals of battery voltage , signals of weight control , a second class comprising a speed signal or ignition coil , a third class comprising a speed signal generated by the ignition rotor , a signal from the pump relay , or a signal from the injector control , a fourth class comprising signals from the flow meter (primary data, data carrying capacities) or air temperature sensors , a fifth class comprising a solenoid valve signal or a water temperature sensor signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal, real time) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said module) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5107428A CLAIM 1 . A process for diagnosing defects in electric or electronic modules mounted on automotive vehicles , said module (control means) s being of the type receiving electric status signals characteristic of the static and dynamic state of components of the vehicle and generating electric control signals for controlling said modules , said status and control signals being representative at each moment of a set of specific operation parameters of the vehicle , said process comprising : preliminarily storing in storage memories diagnostic programs corresponding to each type of system to be tested , and a set of default thresholds related to each operating parameter associated with each of said diagnostic programs for each of said systems , continuously comparing the status and control signals to the limits of the modules of the system to be tested , in such a manner as to continuously arrange said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in a branch network (2) , simultaneously and in parallel formatting said signals for bringing them into a range of predetermined values and obtaining calibrated signals , selecting by a manual command the diagnostic program corresponding to the system to be tested , and the associated default thresholds , configuring a multiprocessor (21) by means of a selected diagnostic program for dedicating it to the treatment of status and control signals specific to the system selected and imposing on one of the status or control signals a priority bit , digitizing , by means of the configured multiprocessor (21) the calibrated signals and the combinations of said signals over a period related to the priority signal , of a duration lower than that of the period of said priority signal , in such a manner as to generate during said period a set of digital signals representative of the calibrated signals , storing the digitized signals obtained during each period in a read write memory , searching said read write memory at each period and calculating in real time (data sensors, processing function) a set of values representative of the operating parameters for the period considered , comparing in real time each calculated value to the default thresholds preliminarily stored and selected for generating a default signal in case of excess , storing in real time for each value the resulting default signal in a backup memory (42) , said backup memory having a first zone with a capacity at least equal to the number of operating parameters , counting down for each value the number of appearances of the corresponding default signal and storing at least one datum related to this number in a second zone of the backup memory (42) , and displaying the contents of the backup memory as an indicator of deflective conditions of said modules . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal, real time) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5107428A CLAIM 1 . A process for diagnosing defects in electric or electronic modules mounted on automotive vehicles , said modules being of the type receiving electric status signals characteristic of the static and dynamic state of components of the vehicle and generating electric control signals for controlling said modules , said status and control signals being representative at each moment of a set of specific operation parameters of the vehicle , said process comprising : preliminarily storing in storage memories diagnostic programs corresponding to each type of system to be tested , and a set of default thresholds related to each operating parameter associated with each of said diagnostic programs for each of said systems , continuously comparing the status and control signals to the limits of the modules of the system to be tested , in such a manner as to continuously arrange said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in a branch network (2) , simultaneously and in parallel formatting said signals for bringing them into a range of predetermined values and obtaining calibrated signals , selecting by a manual command the diagnostic program corresponding to the system to be tested , and the associated default thresholds , configuring a multiprocessor (21) by means of a selected diagnostic program for dedicating it to the treatment of status and control signals specific to the system selected and imposing on one of the status or control signals a priority bit , digitizing , by means of the configured multiprocessor (21) the calibrated signals and the combinations of said signals over a period related to the priority signal , of a duration lower than that of the period of said priority signal , in such a manner as to generate during said period a set of digital signals representative of the calibrated signals , storing the digitized signals obtained during each period in a read write memory , searching said read write memory at each period and calculating in real time (data sensors, processing function) a set of values representative of the operating parameters for the period considered , comparing in real time each calculated value to the default thresholds preliminarily stored and selected for generating a default signal in case of excess , storing in real time for each value the resulting default signal in a backup memory (42) , said backup memory having a first zone with a capacity at least equal to the number of operating parameters , counting down for each value the number of appearances of the corresponding default signal and storing at least one datum related to this number in a second zone of the backup memory (42) , and displaying the contents of the backup memory as an indicator of deflective conditions of said modules . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal, real time) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5107428A CLAIM 1 . A process for diagnosing defects in electric or electronic modules mounted on automotive vehicles , said modules being of the type receiving electric status signals characteristic of the static and dynamic state of components of the vehicle and generating electric control signals for controlling said modules , said status and control signals being representative at each moment of a set of specific operation parameters of the vehicle , said process comprising : preliminarily storing in storage memories diagnostic programs corresponding to each type of system to be tested , and a set of default thresholds related to each operating parameter associated with each of said diagnostic programs for each of said systems , continuously comparing the status and control signals to the limits of the modules of the system to be tested , in such a manner as to continuously arrange said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in a branch network (2) , simultaneously and in parallel formatting said signals for bringing them into a range of predetermined values and obtaining calibrated signals , selecting by a manual command the diagnostic program corresponding to the system to be tested , and the associated default thresholds , configuring a multiprocessor (21) by means of a selected diagnostic program for dedicating it to the treatment of status and control signals specific to the system selected and imposing on one of the status or control signals a priority bit , digitizing , by means of the configured multiprocessor (21) the calibrated signals and the combinations of said signals over a period related to the priority signal , of a duration lower than that of the period of said priority signal , in such a manner as to generate during said period a set of digital signals representative of the calibrated signals , storing the digitized signals obtained during each period in a read write memory , searching said read write memory at each period and calculating in real time (data sensors, processing function) a set of values representative of the operating parameters for the period considered , comparing in real time each calculated value to the default thresholds preliminarily stored and selected for generating a default signal in case of excess , storing in real time for each value the resulting default signal in a backup memory (42) , said backup memory having a first zone with a capacity at least equal to the number of operating parameters , counting down for each value the number of appearances of the corresponding default signal and storing at least one datum related to this number in a second zone of the backup memory (42) , and displaying the contents of the backup memory as an indicator of deflective conditions of said modules . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5077670A Filed: 1989-12-21 Issued: 1991-12-31 System and method applicable to vehicles for communicating between data processing stations (Original Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd Hideo Takai, Tohru Futami |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (second information signal, desired one) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (second information signal, desired one) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5077670A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of subordinate data processing stations ; b) a master data processing station ; and c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station and the plurality of subordinate stations , the master data processing station transmitting a command and at least two information signals related to said command to any selected one of the subordinate data processing stations via the communication circuit , a selected subordinate data processing station , when in communication with the master station , transmitting a first echoback signal to the master station to inform the master station of the receipt of said command and transmitting a second and third echoback signals to the master station to inform the master station of the receipt of said command and said first and second information signal (wireless transmission, data transmission) s ; first means for determining the bit contents of said command and said two information signals , and second means for establishing the bit contents of said first echoback signal being logically opposite to the bit contents of said command when the bit contents of said second and third echoback signals are respectively identical to the bit contents of said two information signals . US5077670A CLAIM 3 . A data communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) , each control unit carrying out a predetermined control operation to a controlled object ; b) an off-board diagnostic device ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the diagnostic device and each control unit ; d) first means , provided in the diagnostic device , for transmitting an initializing command via the communication circuit to the plurality of electronic control units to initialize the plurality of electronic control units by placing the electronic circuit units in a receipt wait state for a system call command , said first means further transmitting the system call command via the communication circuit to select a desired one (wireless transmission, data transmission) of the electronic control units to establish communication between the selected control unit and the diagnostic device , and transmitting a control command to the selected control unit , said selected control unit including means for execution of the predetermined control operation to be carried out by said selected control unit and , said first means thereafter transmitting at least two information signals , being a first and a second information signal , related to the control command and indicating parameters related to the predetermined control operation ; and e) second means , provided in each control unit , for allowing the control unit selected in response to the system call command , to transmit a first echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the system call command , a second echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the control command , at least a third and fourth echoback signals to the diagnostic device respectively in response to said first and second information signals , and f) establishing means for establishing the bit contents of at least one predetermined echoback signal , the data of the third and fourth echoback signals having respectively the same bit contents as the first and second information signals when the data of at least the second echoback signal is logically opposite to that of the control command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission (second information signal, desired one) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5077670A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of subordinate data processing stations ; b) a master data processing station ; and c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station and the plurality of subordinate stations , the master data processing station transmitting a command and at least two information signals related to said command to any selected one of the subordinate data processing stations via the communication circuit , a selected subordinate data processing station , when in communication with the master station , transmitting a first echoback signal to the master station to inform the master station of the receipt of said command and transmitting a second and third echoback signals to the master station to inform the master station of the receipt of said command and said first and second information signal (wireless transmission, data transmission) s ; first means for determining the bit contents of said command and said two information signals , and second means for establishing the bit contents of said first echoback signal being logically opposite to the bit contents of said command when the bit contents of said second and third echoback signals are respectively identical to the bit contents of said two information signals . US5077670A CLAIM 3 . A data communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) , each control unit carrying out a predetermined control operation to a controlled object ; b) an off-board diagnostic device ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the diagnostic device and each control unit ; d) first means , provided in the diagnostic device , for transmitting an initializing command via the communication circuit to the plurality of electronic control units to initialize the plurality of electronic control units by placing the electronic circuit units in a receipt wait state for a system call command , said first means further transmitting the system call command via the communication circuit to select a desired one (wireless transmission, data transmission) of the electronic control units to establish communication between the selected control unit and the diagnostic device , and transmitting a control command to the selected control unit , said selected control unit including means for execution of the predetermined control operation to be carried out by said selected control unit and , said first means thereafter transmitting at least two information signals , being a first and a second information signal , related to the control command and indicating parameters related to the predetermined control operation ; and e) second means , provided in each control unit , for allowing the control unit selected in response to the system call command , to transmit a first echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the system call command , a second echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the control command , at least a third and fourth echoback signals to the diagnostic device respectively in response to said first and second information signals , and f) establishing means for establishing the bit contents of at least one predetermined echoback signal , the data of the third and fourth echoback signals having respectively the same bit contents as the first and second information signals when the data of at least the second echoback signal is logically opposite to that of the control command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (wait state) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5077670A CLAIM 3 . A data communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) , each control unit carrying out a predetermined control operation to a controlled object ; b) an off-board diagnostic device ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the diagnostic device and each control unit ; d) first means , provided in the diagnostic device , for transmitting an initializing command via the communication circuit to the plurality of electronic control units to initialize the plurality of electronic control units by placing the electronic circuit units in a receipt wait state (primary data, vibration data) for a system call command , said first means further transmitting the system call command via the communication circuit to select a desired one of the electronic control units to establish communication between the selected control unit and the diagnostic device , and transmitting a control command to the selected control unit , said selected control unit including means for execution of the predetermined control operation to be carried out by said selected control unit and , said first means thereafter transmitting at least two information signals , being a first and a second information signal , related to the control command and indicating parameters related to the predetermined control operation ; and e) second means , provided in each control unit , for allowing the control unit selected in response to the system call command , to transmit a first echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the system call command , a second echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the control command , at least a third and fourth echoback signals to the diagnostic device respectively in response to said first and second information signals , and f) establishing means for establishing the bit contents of at least one predetermined echoback signal , the data of the third and fourth echoback signals having respectively the same bit contents as the first and second information signals when the data of at least the second echoback signal is logically opposite to that of the control command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (second information signal, desired one) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5077670A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of subordinate data processing stations ; b) a master data processing station ; and c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station and the plurality of subordinate stations , the master data processing station transmitting a command and at least two information signals related to said command to any selected one of the subordinate data processing stations via the communication circuit , a selected subordinate data processing station , when in communication with the master station , transmitting a first echoback signal to the master station to inform the master station of the receipt of said command and transmitting a second and third echoback signals to the master station to inform the master station of the receipt of said command and said first and second information signal (wireless transmission, data transmission) s ; first means for determining the bit contents of said command and said two information signals , and second means for establishing the bit contents of said first echoback signal being logically opposite to the bit contents of said command when the bit contents of said second and third echoback signals are respectively identical to the bit contents of said two information signals . US5077670A CLAIM 3 . A data communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) , each control unit carrying out a predetermined control operation to a controlled object ; b) an off-board diagnostic device ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the diagnostic device and each control unit ; d) first means , provided in the diagnostic device , for transmitting an initializing command via the communication circuit to the plurality of electronic control units to initialize the plurality of electronic control units by placing the electronic circuit units in a receipt wait state for a system call command , said first means further transmitting the system call command via the communication circuit to select a desired one (wireless transmission, data transmission) of the electronic control units to establish communication between the selected control unit and the diagnostic device , and transmitting a control command to the selected control unit , said selected control unit including means for execution of the predetermined control operation to be carried out by said selected control unit and , said first means thereafter transmitting at least two information signals , being a first and a second information signal , related to the control command and indicating parameters related to the predetermined control operation ; and e) second means , provided in each control unit , for allowing the control unit selected in response to the system call command , to transmit a first echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the system call command , a second echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the control command , at least a third and fourth echoback signals to the diagnostic device respectively in response to said first and second information signals , and f) establishing means for establishing the bit contents of at least one predetermined echoback signal , the data of the third and fourth echoback signals having respectively the same bit contents as the first and second information signals when the data of at least the second echoback signal is logically opposite to that of the control command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (wait state) from said vibration sensing means . |
US5077670A CLAIM 3 . A data communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) , each control unit carrying out a predetermined control operation to a controlled object ; b) an off-board diagnostic device ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the diagnostic device and each control unit ; d) first means , provided in the diagnostic device , for transmitting an initializing command via the communication circuit to the plurality of electronic control units to initialize the plurality of electronic control units by placing the electronic circuit units in a receipt wait state (primary data, vibration data) for a system call command , said first means further transmitting the system call command via the communication circuit to select a desired one of the electronic control units to establish communication between the selected control unit and the diagnostic device , and transmitting a control command to the selected control unit , said selected control unit including means for execution of the predetermined control operation to be carried out by said selected control unit and , said first means thereafter transmitting at least two information signals , being a first and a second information signal , related to the control command and indicating parameters related to the predetermined control operation ; and e) second means , provided in each control unit , for allowing the control unit selected in response to the system call command , to transmit a first echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the system call command , a second echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the control command , at least a third and fourth echoback signals to the diagnostic device respectively in response to said first and second information signals , and f) establishing means for establishing the bit contents of at least one predetermined echoback signal , the data of the third and fourth echoback signals having respectively the same bit contents as the first and second information signals when the data of at least the second echoback signal is logically opposite to that of the control command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (wait state) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5077670A CLAIM 3 . A data communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) , each control unit carrying out a predetermined control operation to a controlled object ; b) an off-board diagnostic device ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the diagnostic device and each control unit ; d) first means , provided in the diagnostic device , for transmitting an initializing command via the communication circuit to the plurality of electronic control units to initialize the plurality of electronic control units by placing the electronic circuit units in a receipt wait state (primary data, vibration data) for a system call command , said first means further transmitting the system call command via the communication circuit to select a desired one of the electronic control units to establish communication between the selected control unit and the diagnostic device , and transmitting a control command to the selected control unit , said selected control unit including means for execution of the predetermined control operation to be carried out by said selected control unit and , said first means thereafter transmitting at least two information signals , being a first and a second information signal , related to the control command and indicating parameters related to the predetermined control operation ; and e) second means , provided in each control unit , for allowing the control unit selected in response to the system call command , to transmit a first echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the system call command , a second echoback signal to the diagnostic device in response to the control command , at least a third and fourth echoback signals to the diagnostic device respectively in response to said first and second information signals , and f) establishing means for establishing the bit contents of at least one predetermined echoback signal , the data of the third and fourth echoback signals having respectively the same bit contents as the first and second information signals when the data of at least the second echoback signal is logically opposite to that of the control command . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4980907A Filed: 1989-12-15 Issued: 1990-12-25 Telecommunication combination comprising a telepoint and a portable radio terminal (Original Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB (Current Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB Alex K. Raith, Bengt Y. Persson, Dag E. Akerberg |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (receiving radio) . |
US4980907A CLAIM 1 . A combination of a public switched telecommunication network , a automatic branch exchange connected to the telecommunication network , plural portable radio terminals constituting extensions to the branch exchange , and a telepoint radio station connected to the telecommunication network ; the telecommunication network comprising a network subscriber store for information on network subscribers including the branch exchange and the telepoint station , means for connecting subscriber equipment to the network , and means for setting up calls to and from connected subscriber equipment in accordance with information in the network subscriber store ; the branch exchange comprising an exchange switch , exchange radio transceivers connected to the switch , and an extension location store for information on portable radio terminals constituting extension terminals to the branch exchange ; the telepoint radio station comprising a telepoint radio transceiver for radio communication with portable radio terminals , means for receiving an access request from and forwarding a call from a served portable radio terminal to the telecommunication network , means for paging a served radio terminal called by the telecommunication network , and means for forwarding a call from the telecommunication network to a paged and responding served portable radio terminal ; the portable radio terminal comprising means for scanning of radio channels used by exchange radio transceiver or telepoint radio transceiver , means for receiving radio (frequency basis) signals at scanning . and determining from received radio signals information on identity of transmitting transceiver , if any , means for choosing as serving transceiver a transceiver of appropriate received radio signals , if any , and means for calling via a telepoint station and the network the branch exchange to whom the portable radio terminal constitutes an extension and reporting to the extension location store the identity of choosen radio transceiver when other than one of the exchange radio transceivers of the same branch exchange ; in which combination a call to a portable radio terminal constituting an extension to a private branch exchange being set up by the telecommunication network to the branch exchange in accordance with information on the portable radio terminal in the network subscriber store ; and when receiving a call from the network to a portable radio terminal having reported to the extension location store as being served by a telepoint radio transceiver the branch exchange forwarding the call back to the telecommunication network as a call to the telepoint station comprising the serving radio transceiver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (receiving radio) . |
US4980907A CLAIM 1 . A combination of a public switched telecommunication network , a automatic branch exchange connected to the telecommunication network , plural portable radio terminals constituting extensions to the branch exchange , and a telepoint radio station connected to the telecommunication network ; the telecommunication network comprising a network subscriber store for information on network subscribers including the branch exchange and the telepoint station , means for connecting subscriber equipment to the network , and means for setting up calls to and from connected subscriber equipment in accordance with information in the network subscriber store ; the branch exchange comprising an exchange switch , exchange radio transceivers connected to the switch , and an extension location store for information on portable radio terminals constituting extension terminals to the branch exchange ; the telepoint radio station comprising a telepoint radio transceiver for radio communication with portable radio terminals , means for receiving an access request from and forwarding a call from a served portable radio terminal to the telecommunication network , means for paging a served radio terminal called by the telecommunication network , and means for forwarding a call from the telecommunication network to a paged and responding served portable radio terminal ; the portable radio terminal comprising means for scanning of radio channels used by exchange radio transceiver or telepoint radio transceiver , means for receiving radio (frequency basis) signals at scanning . and determining from received radio signals information on identity of transmitting transceiver , if any , means for choosing as serving transceiver a transceiver of appropriate received radio signals , if any , and means for calling via a telepoint station and the network the branch exchange to whom the portable radio terminal constitutes an extension and reporting to the extension location store the identity of choosen radio transceiver when other than one of the exchange radio transceivers of the same branch exchange ; in which combination a call to a portable radio terminal constituting an extension to a private branch exchange being set up by the telecommunication network to the branch exchange in accordance with information on the portable radio terminal in the network subscriber store ; and when receiving a call from the network to a portable radio terminal having reported to the extension location store as being served by a telepoint radio transceiver the branch exchange forwarding the call back to the telecommunication network as a call to the telepoint station comprising the serving radio transceiver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (switched network) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4980907A CLAIM 3 . A combination according to claim 1 wherein the branch exchange comprises plural extension numbers for temporary use by visiting portable radio terminals not normally constituting extensions to the branch exchange ; the branch exchange allotting a vacant extension number to a visiting portable radio terminal to be served by an exchange transceiver of the branch exchange ; the branch exchange paging visiting portable radio terminals having allotted extension numbers of the exchange ; the branch exchange withdrawing from use allotted extension numbers of visiting portable radio terminals not responding to paging ; and the branch exchange setting up a call through the switched network (data packets) for informing the location store of the visiting portable radio terminal on the withdrawal of the use of the allotted extension number . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5132905A Filed: 1989-12-15 Issued: 1992-07-21 System and method applicable to vehicles for communicating between data processing stations (Original Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Nissan Motor Co Ltd Hideo Takai, Tohru Futami |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (desired one) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (desired one) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5132905A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of data processing substations ; b) a master data processing station ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station and the substations ; d) first means for transmitting a select command via the communication circuit to select a desired one (wireless transmission, data transmission) of the substations to be communicated with the master station , for transmitting a predetermined command to the selected substation to carry out a predetermined data handling operation and for transmitting at least two information signals in response to the predetermined command ; and e) second means for transmitting a plural number of successive initializing commands via the communication circuit to each substation to set each substation in a receive standby state for the selected command for a period responsive to said number of successive initializing commands , the number of initializing commands being equal to the number of information signals successively transmitted during a predetermined time interval for the predetermined command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (master station) . |
US5132905A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of data processing substations ; b) a master data processing station ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station (frequency basis) and the substations ; d) first means for transmitting a select command via the communication circuit to select a desired one of the substations to be communicated with the master station , for transmitting a predetermined command to the selected substation to carry out a predetermined data handling operation and for transmitting at least two information signals in response to the predetermined command ; and e) second means for transmitting a plural number of successive initializing commands via the communication circuit to each substation to set each substation in a receive standby state for the selected command for a period responsive to said number of successive initializing commands , the number of initializing commands being equal to the number of information signals successively transmitted during a predetermined time interval for the predetermined command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission (desired one) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5132905A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of data processing substations ; b) a master data processing station ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station and the substations ; d) first means for transmitting a select command via the communication circuit to select a desired one (wireless transmission, data transmission) of the substations to be communicated with the master station , for transmitting a predetermined command to the selected substation to carry out a predetermined data handling operation and for transmitting at least two information signals in response to the predetermined command ; and e) second means for transmitting a plural number of successive initializing commands via the communication circuit to each substation to set each substation in a receive standby state for the selected command for a period responsive to said number of successive initializing commands , the number of initializing commands being equal to the number of information signals successively transmitted during a predetermined time interval for the predetermined command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (desired one) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5132905A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of data processing substations ; b) a master data processing station ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station and the substations ; d) first means for transmitting a select command via the communication circuit to select a desired one (wireless transmission, data transmission) of the substations to be communicated with the master station , for transmitting a predetermined command to the selected substation to carry out a predetermined data handling operation and for transmitting at least two information signals in response to the predetermined command ; and e) second means for transmitting a plural number of successive initializing commands via the communication circuit to each substation to set each substation in a receive standby state for the selected command for a period responsive to said number of successive initializing commands , the number of initializing commands being equal to the number of information signals successively transmitted during a predetermined time interval for the predetermined command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (master station) . |
US5132905A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a) a plurality of data processing substations ; b) a master data processing station ; c) a communication circuit interconnected between the master station (frequency basis) and the substations ; d) first means for transmitting a select command via the communication circuit to select a desired one of the substations to be communicated with the master station , for transmitting a predetermined command to the selected substation to carry out a predetermined data handling operation and for transmitting at least two information signals in response to the predetermined command ; and e) second means for transmitting a plural number of successive initializing commands via the communication circuit to each substation to set each substation in a receive standby state for the selected command for a period responsive to said number of successive initializing commands , the number of initializing commands being equal to the number of information signals successively transmitted during a predetermined time interval for the predetermined command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (command signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5132905A CLAIM 8 . A system as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the engine control unit transmits an echoback signal to the diagnostic device , the echoback signal being the reverse of the select command signal (processing function) , establishing a data link between the diagnostic device and engine control unit . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5132680A Filed: 1989-12-07 Issued: 1992-07-21 Polling communication system with priority control (Original Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd (Current Assignee) Fujitsu Ltd Koji Tezuka, Tomohiro Shinomiya, Shigeo Amemiya, Kazuo Iguchi, Tetsuo Soejima |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (determined order) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5132680A CLAIM 9 . A communication system , comprising : a master station ; a plurality of slave stations each for communicating corresponding data with said master station ; and a two-way transmission line connecting said master station and said plurality of slave stations ; each of said slave stations includes at least request sending means for sending a request for further communication with said master station appended to the corresponding data sent to the master station when said slave station corresponding thereto receives an allowance signal from said master station and said slave station corresponding thereto has the request for further communication ; transmitting means for sending the corresponding data upon reception of the allowance signal ; said master station includes at least : request detecting means for detecting the request for further communication with said master station which is appended to the corresponding data sent from one said slave stations request memorizing means for memorizing one of said slave stations from which the request for further communication with said master station is detected , until the allowance signal is sent to one of said slave stations corresponding to the memorizing on the one of said slave stations from said master station ; requesting address pointing means for pointing out one of the addresses of said slave stations memorized in said request memorizing means in a first predetermined order (analogue format) ; non-requested address pointing means for pointing out one of the addresses of said slave stations not memorized in said request memorizing means in a second predetermined order ; and select control means for outputting the allowance signal to communicate with said master station either to one of said slave stations the address of which is pointed out by said requested address pointing means when at least one slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means , or to one said slave stations the address of which is pointed out by said non-requested address pointing means when no slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (determined order) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5132680A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a master station , a plurality of slave stations each for communicating corresponding data with said master station ; and a two-way transmission line connecting said master station and said plurality of slave stations ; each of said slave stations includes at least request sending means for sending a request for further communication with said master station appended to the corresponding data sent to said master station when said slave station corresponding thereto receives an allowance signal from said master station and said slave station corresponding thereto has the request for further communication ; transmitting means for sending the corresponding data upon reception of the allowance signal ; said master station includes at least : request detecting means for detecting the request for further communication with said master station which is appended to the corresponding data sent from one of said slave stations ; request memorizing means for memorizing one of said slave stations from which the request for further communication with said master station is detected , until the allowance signal is sent from said master station to the one of said slave stations corresponding to the memorizing of the one of said slave stations ; cyclic address pointing means for pointing out an address of a next one of said plurality of slave stations in a cyclic order when no slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means ; and select control means (control means) for outputting the allowance signal to communicate with said master station either to one of said slave stations read out from said request memorizing means when at least one of said slave stations are memorized in said request memorizing means , or to one of said slave stations the address of which is pointed out by said cyclic address pointing means when no slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means . US5132680A CLAIM 9 . A communication system , comprising : a master station ; a plurality of slave stations each for communicating corresponding data with said master station ; and a two-way transmission line connecting said master station and said plurality of slave stations ; each of said slave stations includes at least request sending means for sending a request for further communication with said master station appended to the corresponding data sent to the master station when said slave station corresponding thereto receives an allowance signal from said master station and said slave station corresponding thereto has the request for further communication ; transmitting means for sending the corresponding data upon reception of the allowance signal ; said master station includes at least : request detecting means for detecting the request for further communication with said master station which is appended to the corresponding data sent from one said slave stations request memorizing means for memorizing one of said slave stations from which the request for further communication with said master station is detected , until the allowance signal is sent to one of said slave stations corresponding to the memorizing on the one of said slave stations from said master station ; requesting address pointing means for pointing out one of the addresses of said slave stations memorized in said request memorizing means in a first predetermined order (analogue format) ; non-requested address pointing means for pointing out one of the addresses of said slave stations not memorized in said request memorizing means in a second predetermined order ; and select control means for outputting the allowance signal to communicate with said master station either to one of said slave stations the address of which is pointed out by said requested address pointing means when at least one slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means , or to one said slave stations the address of which is pointed out by said non-requested address pointing means when no slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5132680A CLAIM 1 . A communication system , comprising : a master station , a plurality of slave stations each for communicating corresponding data with said master station ; and a two-way transmission line connecting said master station and said plurality of slave stations ; each of said slave stations includes at least request sending means for sending a request for further communication with said master station appended to the corresponding data sent to said master station when said slave station corresponding thereto receives an allowance signal from said master station and said slave station corresponding thereto has the request for further communication ; transmitting means for sending the corresponding data upon reception of the allowance signal ; said master station includes at least : request detecting means for detecting the request for further communication with said master station which is appended to the corresponding data sent from one of said slave stations ; request memorizing means for memorizing one of said slave stations from which the request for further communication with said master station is detected , until the allowance signal is sent from said master station to the one of said slave stations corresponding to the memorizing of the one of said slave stations ; cyclic address pointing means for pointing out an address of a next one of said plurality of slave stations in a cyclic order when no slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means ; and select control means (control means) for outputting the allowance signal to communicate with said master station either to one of said slave stations read out from said request memorizing means when at least one of said slave stations are memorized in said request memorizing means , or to one of said slave stations the address of which is pointed out by said cyclic address pointing means when no slave station is memorized in said request memorizing means . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4975847A Filed: 1989-12-01 Issued: 1990-12-04 Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp Kunihiro Abe, Tomoya Kobayashi |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4975847A CLAIM 1 . A single diagnosis system for diagnosing various types of electronic control systems which are different in systems of communication for automotive engines mounted on different vehicles , said electronic control systems having sensing means (sense vibrations) for detecting operating conditions of the engines and control means for storing input data from said sensing means and providing output data for controlling the engines said single diagnosis system comprising a control unit responsive to said output data for diagnosing said output data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a diagnosis mode into said control unit , connecting means for connecting said control unit with said electronic control system if a vehicle to be diagnosed , a plurality of detachable memory cartridges selectively detachably connected to said control unit for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said output data ; a plurality of communication systems for the various types of electronic control systems , respectively , which are different in systems of communication provided in said control unit for transmitting said output data comprising different data signals from said electronic control systems to a connected said detachable memory cartridge ; and selecting means in said control unit for automatically selecting one of said communication systems in dependency on said data signals so as to prevent reduction of operability and troublesome connecting operation . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4975847A CLAIM 1 . A single diagnosis system for diagnosing various types of electronic control systems which are different in systems of communication for automotive engines mounted on different vehicles , said electronic control systems having sensing means for detecting operating conditions of the engines and control means (control means) for storing input data from said sensing means and providing output data for controlling the engines said single diagnosis system comprising a control unit responsive to said output data for diagnosing said output data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a diagnosis mode into said control unit , connecting means for connecting said control unit with said electronic control system if a vehicle to be diagnosed , a plurality of detachable memory cartridges selectively detachably connected to said control unit for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said output data ; a plurality of communication systems for the various types of electronic control systems , respectively , which are different in systems of communication provided in said control unit for transmitting said output data comprising different data signals from said electronic control systems to a connected said detachable memory cartridge ; and selecting means in said control unit for automatically selecting one of said communication systems in dependency on said data signals so as to prevent reduction of operability and troublesome connecting operation . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4975847A CLAIM 1 . A single diagnosis system for diagnosing various types of electronic control systems which are different in systems of communication for automotive engines mounted on different vehicles , said electronic control systems having sensing means for detecting operating conditions of the engines and control means (control means) for storing input data from said sensing means and providing output data for controlling the engines said single diagnosis system comprising a control unit responsive to said output data for diagnosing said output data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a diagnosis mode into said control unit , connecting means for connecting said control unit with said electronic control system if a vehicle to be diagnosed , a plurality of detachable memory cartridges selectively detachably connected to said control unit for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said output data ; a plurality of communication systems for the various types of electronic control systems , respectively , which are different in systems of communication provided in said control unit for transmitting said output data comprising different data signals from said electronic control systems to a connected said detachable memory cartridge ; and selecting means in said control unit for automatically selecting one of said communication systems in dependency on said data signals so as to prevent reduction of operability and troublesome connecting operation . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4975847A CLAIM 1 . A single diagnosis system for diagnosing various types of electronic control systems which are different in systems of communication for automotive engines mounted on different vehicles , said electronic control systems having sensing means (sense vibrations) for detecting operating conditions of the engines and control means for storing input data from said sensing means and providing output data for controlling the engines said single diagnosis system comprising a control unit responsive to said output data for diagnosing said output data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a diagnosis mode into said control unit , connecting means for connecting said control unit with said electronic control system if a vehicle to be diagnosed , a plurality of detachable memory cartridges selectively detachably connected to said control unit for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said output data ; a plurality of communication systems for the various types of electronic control systems , respectively , which are different in systems of communication provided in said control unit for transmitting said output data comprising different data signals from said electronic control systems to a connected said detachable memory cartridge ; and selecting means in said control unit for automatically selecting one of said communication systems in dependency on said data signals so as to prevent reduction of operability and troublesome connecting operation . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5016245A Filed: 1989-11-29 Issued: 1991-05-14 Modular expandable digital single-stage switching network in ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) technology for a fast packet-switched transmission of information (Original Assignee) Siemens AG (Current Assignee) Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH and Co KG Manfred Lobjinski, Michael Horn, Christian Hinterberger |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (phase position) . |
US5016245A CLAIM 6 . The switching network according to claim 1 , wherein the packets arriving on the primary inputs with different packet phases are brought into a common packet phase position (frequency basis) before being processed in the respective switching module . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (phase position) . |
US5016245A CLAIM 6 . The switching network according to claim 1 , wherein the packets arriving on the primary inputs with different packet phases are brought into a common packet phase position (frequency basis) before being processed in the respective switching module . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (second packet) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5016245A CLAIM 2 . The switching network according to claim 1 , wherein each of the switching modules has on the primary input side a header information filter for the purpose of route selection and a single store , which can read in 2N packets simultaneously and read out N packets simultaneously , operatively connected to the header information filter , a chronological sequence of packets arriving on one of the N primary inputs of the pre-switching module being replaced on the N pre-switching outputs of the pre-switching module , the header information filter processing only a part of a header of the information for switching the packets to the respective switching module column wherein the chronological sequence of packets , which is lost in the case where packets are read out from the store of the pre-switching module , is replaced in such a way that the packet read into the store first is output via the pre-switching output having a highest priority , that is the pre-switching output which is processed in the next respective row of the switching network by the store of the respective switching module as the first of all N expansion inputs , the second packet (data packets) via the pre-switching output with the second-highest priority , and so forth , as a result of which the chronological sequence of the packets is recovered . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5005169A Filed: 1989-11-16 Issued: 1991-04-02 Frequency division multiplex guardband communication system for sending information over the guardbands (Original Assignee) Westinghouse Electric Corp (Current Assignee) USA Digital Radio Inc Joseph B. Bronder, William H. Gossard |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (outputting signal) of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5005169A CLAIM 2 . A frequency division multiplex (FDM) system transmitting FDM signals for combining voice grade channels for transmission over a common medium employing guardbands between channels (data transmission) , said system comprising : first oscillator means ; first tone generating means , operatively connected to said first oscillator means , for generating tones in a center of each guardband , said first oscillator means placing each tone generated by said first tone generating means below noise level of the system ; transmit pseudo-random noise sequence generator means for generating a sequence of Pn bits at N times the Pn rate , N being greater than or equal to 1 , the sequence of data bits forming chips ; switching means , operatively connected to said transmit pseudo-random noise sequence generating means , for receiving and distributing the chips in the guardbands ; phase modulation means , operatively connected to said tone generating means and said switching means , for receiving and modulating the chips and the tones and outputting signal (wireless transmission) s ; pulse shaper means , operatively connected to said phase modulation means , for receiving the output signals from said phase modulation means and suppressing side lobes of the output signals ; first summing means , operatively connected to said pulse shaper means , for summing the outputs from said pulse shaper means and outputting a summed signal ; second summing means , connected to said first summing means , for summing the summed signal from said first summing means with the FDM signal ; second oscillator means ; second tone generating means connected to said second oscillator means ; receiving means , operatively connected to said second summing means and said second tone generating means , for receiving the summed output and for mixing the guardband chips to DC ; filtering means , operatively connected to said receiving means , for integrating over the period of the guardband chips to recover the guardband chips ; synchronizing means ; receive pseudo-random noise sequence generator means , operatively connected to said synchronizing means , synchronized to said transmit pseudo-random noise sequence generator means by said synchronizing means ; second switching means , operatively connected to said receive pseudo-random noise sequence generator means ; phase shifting means , operatively connected to said filtering means and said second switching means , for receiving and shifting the phase of the guardband chips and outputting phase shifted chips ; third summing means , operatively connected to said phase shifting means , for summing all the chips ; integration means , operatively connected to said third summing means , for averaging over all the chips in one data bit ; and phase detecting means , operatively connected to said integration means and said synchronizing means , for receiving the chips and receiving the data and recovering the data in the guardbands . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (frequency division) . |
US5005169A CLAIM 1 . A frequency division (frequency basis) multiplex (FDM) guardband communication system for using guardbands for sending additional signals between the information bands of the frequency division multiplex system , comprising : generator means for generating pn chips ; data means for providing data to the system ; converting means , operatively connected to said data means , for converting the signal to digital form , if required ; combining means , operatively connected to said converting means and said generator means , for combining a predetermined number of pn chips with a number of data bits and obtaining signal chips ; switching means , operatively connected to said combining means , for assigning the signal chips to individual guardbands ; modulation means , operatively connected to said combining means , for combining digital data to be added to the frequency division multiplex system with the pn chips ; means , operatively connected to said modulation means , for summing the pn modulated digital signals to a FDM output for transmission through a communication medium ; shifting means for translating each guardband to DC ; filter means , operatively connected to said shifting means , for isolating individual chips and outputting a signal ; sampling means , operatively connected to said filter means , for sampling and phase alignment of the output signals from said filter means ; summing means , operatively connected to said sampling means , for summing outputs from said sampling means ; and detector means , operatively connected to said summing means , for recovering the signal added to the frequency division multiplex system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5005169A CLAIM 1 . A frequency division multiplex (FDM) guardband communication system for using guardbands for sending additional signals between the information bands of the frequency division multiplex system , comprising : generator means for generating pn chips ; data means for providing data to the system ; converting means , operatively connected to said data means , for converting the signal to digital form , if required ; combining means , operatively connected to said converting means and said generator means , for combining a predetermined number of pn chips with a number of data bits and obtaining signal chips ; switching means , operatively connected to said combining means , for assigning the signal chips to individual guardbands ; modulation means , operatively connected to said combining means , for combining digital data to be added to the frequency division multiplex system with the pn chips ; means , operatively connected to said modulation means , for summing the pn modulated digital signals (corresponding one) to a FDM output for transmission through a communication medium ; shifting means for translating each guardband to DC ; filter means , operatively connected to said shifting means , for isolating individual chips and outputting a signal ; sampling means , operatively connected to said filter means , for sampling and phase alignment of the output signals from said filter means ; summing means , operatively connected to said sampling means , for summing outputs from said sampling means ; and detector means , operatively connected to said summing means , for recovering the signal added to the frequency division multiplex system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (frequency division) . |
US5005169A CLAIM 1 . A frequency division (frequency basis) multiplex (FDM) guardband communication system for using guardbands for sending additional signals between the information bands of the frequency division multiplex system , comprising : generator means for generating pn chips ; data means for providing data to the system ; converting means , operatively connected to said data means , for converting the signal to digital form , if required ; combining means , operatively connected to said converting means and said generator means , for combining a predetermined number of pn chips with a number of data bits and obtaining signal chips ; switching means , operatively connected to said combining means , for assigning the signal chips to individual guardbands ; modulation means , operatively connected to said combining means , for combining digital data to be added to the frequency division multiplex system with the pn chips ; means , operatively connected to said modulation means , for summing the pn modulated digital signals to a FDM output for transmission through a communication medium ; shifting means for translating each guardband to DC ; filter means , operatively connected to said shifting means , for isolating individual chips and outputting a signal ; sampling means , operatively connected to said filter means , for sampling and phase alignment of the output signals from said filter means ; summing means , operatively connected to said sampling means , for summing outputs from said sampling means ; and detector means , operatively connected to said summing means , for recovering the signal added to the frequency division multiplex system . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | GB2237706A Filed: 1989-11-03 Issued: 1991-05-08 Radio communications link with diversity (Original Assignee) Racal Research Ltd (Current Assignee) Racal Research Ltd Brian R Gardner |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time, receiving end) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
GB2237706A CLAIM 1 . A method of providing diversity in a radio communications link , comprising the steps of transmitting radio signals from between two ends of the link via a plurality of signal paths , each signal path being provided between a respective one of a plurality of antennas at one end of the link and a lesser number of antennas at the other end of the link , de-correlating the signals transmitted over the said signal (data sensors, processing function) paths , whereby the signal at the receiving end (data rate, data packet) of the communications link comprises the signals as received over the said signal paths and superimposed on each other , and extracting from the superimposed signals the signal corresponding to that originally transmitted . GB2237706A CLAIM 17 . A link according to claim 12 , including means for processing information to be transmitted from the second end of the link to the first end of the link , means for feeding the processed information directly to the single antenna at the second end , means directly feeding the signal received by one of the two antennas at the first end of the link to one input of summing means , and means feeding the signal received by the other antenna at the first end of the link through the said time (data rate, data packet) delay means to the other input of the summing unit , the time delay means applying a predetermined time delay . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet (said time, receiving end) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
GB2237706A CLAIM 1 . A method of providing diversity in a radio communications link , comprising the steps of transmitting radio signals from between two ends of the link via a plurality of signal paths , each signal path being provided between a respective one of a plurality of antennas at one end of the link and a lesser number of antennas at the other end of the link , de-correlating the signals transmitted over the said signal (data sensors, processing function) paths , whereby the signal at the receiving end (data rate, data packet) of the communications link comprises the signals as received over the said signal paths and superimposed on each other , and extracting from the superimposed signals the signal corresponding to that originally transmitted . GB2237706A CLAIM 17 . A link according to claim 12 , including means for processing information to be transmitted from the second end of the link to the first end of the link , means for feeding the processed information directly to the single antenna at the second end , means directly feeding the signal received by one of the two antennas at the first end of the link to one input of summing means , and means feeding the signal received by the other antenna at the first end of the link through the said time (data rate, data packet) delay means to the other input of the summing unit , the time delay means applying a predetermined time delay . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (second end) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time, receiving end) requirements from said local sensors . |
GB2237706A CLAIM 1 . A method of providing diversity in a radio communications link , comprising the steps of transmitting radio signals from between two ends of the link via a plurality of signal paths , each signal path being provided between a respective one of a plurality of antennas at one end of the link and a lesser number of antennas at the other end of the link , de-correlating the signals transmitted over the said signal (data sensors, processing function) paths , whereby the signal at the receiving end (data rate, data packet) of the communications link comprises the signals as received over the said signal paths and superimposed on each other , and extracting from the superimposed signals the signal corresponding to that originally transmitted . GB2237706A CLAIM 13 . A link according to claim 12 , including means for processing information to be transmitted from the first end of the link to the second end (effect division) of the link , means connecting the processed information directly to one of the two antennas at the first end , and means for connecting the processed information through the time delay means to the other antenna at the first end . GB2237706A CLAIM 17 . A link according to claim 12 , including means for processing information to be transmitted from the second end of the link to the first end of the link , means for feeding the processed information directly to the single antenna at the second end , means directly feeding the signal received by one of the two antennas at the first end of the link to one input of summing means , and means feeding the signal received by the other antenna at the first end of the link through the said time (data rate, data packet) delay means to the other input of the summing unit , the time delay means applying a predetermined time delay . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (said path) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
GB2237706A CLAIM 10 . A radio communications link , comprising means for transmitting information between the two ends of the link over a plurality of signal paths therebetween , the signal paths being mutually spatially separated at one end of the link and being co-terminous at the other end thereof , de-correlating means for mutually de-correlating the signals transmitted along the said path (data packets) s , means for summing the signals received over the plurality of signal paths , and means for extracting from the summed signals a signal corresponding to the originally transmitted information . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (respective one) of said virtual ports . |
GB2237706A CLAIM 1 . A method of providing diversity in a radio communications link , comprising the steps of transmitting radio signals from between two ends of the link via a plurality of signal paths , each signal path being provided between a respective one (respective one) of a plurality of antennas at one end of the link and a lesser number of antennas at the other end of the link , de-correlating the signals transmitted over the said signal (data sensors, processing function) paths , whereby the signal at the receiving end of the communications link comprises the signals as received over the said signal paths and superimposed on each other , and extracting from the superimposed signals the signal corresponding to that originally transmitted . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
GB2237706A CLAIM 1 . A method of providing diversity in a radio communications link , comprising the steps of transmitting radio signals from between two ends of the link via a plurality of signal paths , each signal path being provided between a respective one of a plurality of antennas at one end of the link and a lesser number of antennas at the other end of the link , de-correlating the signals transmitted over the said signal (data sensors, processing function) paths , whereby the signal at the receiving end of the communications link comprises the signals as received over the said signal paths and superimposed on each other , and extracting from the superimposed signals the signal corresponding to that originally transmitted . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
GB2237706A CLAIM 1 . A method of providing diversity in a radio communications link , comprising the steps of transmitting radio signals from between two ends of the link via a plurality of signal paths , each signal path being provided between a respective one of a plurality of antennas at one end of the link and a lesser number of antennas at the other end of the link , de-correlating the signals transmitted over the said signal (data sensors, processing function) paths , whereby the signal at the receiving end of the communications link comprises the signals as received over the said signal paths and superimposed on each other , and extracting from the superimposed signals the signal corresponding to that originally transmitted . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5506772A Filed: 1989-10-20 Issued: 1996-04-09 Trouble-diagnosis multi-function tester (Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Electric Corp (Current Assignee) Mitsubishi Electric Corp Tsutomu Kubozono, Minoru Tatemoto, Shigeaki Hirano, Hirotoshi Maekawa |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (front panel) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5506772A CLAIM 2 . A system according to claim 1 , wherein said tester includes a front panel (communications channel) , in which ten-key , function keys and a display window are arranged , and which includes on the top part thereof said outer expansion terminal , a vehicle data input terminal and a power source input terminal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (vehicle information) (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US5506772A CLAIM 1 . A connection system for trouble-diagnosis multi-function tester which diagnoses the presence or absence of occurrence of abnormalities in the operation of , by centralized inputting of the operational information , in elements of a motor vehicle , said connection system comprising : a tester which introduced input information from various vehicles through a centralized connected provided at the side of each of said vehicles , and displays the contents of the input information ; and at least two connections from said tester to provide inputs and outputs , the first of which is coupled to a separate computer which controls the processing of said vehicle information (noise vibration harshness) so that said vehicle information is transmitted as an output through the second of said connection , and such that said information transmitted by said second connector is transmitted to a central location for collection and further processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (function key) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5506772A CLAIM 2 . A system according to claim 1 , wherein said tester includes a front panel , in which ten-key , function key (sense vibrations) s and a display window are arranged , and which includes on the top part thereof said outer expansion terminal , a vehicle data input terminal and a power source input terminal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (front panel) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5506772A CLAIM 2 . A system according to claim 1 , wherein said tester includes a front panel (communications channel) , in which ten-key , function keys and a display window are arranged , and which includes on the top part thereof said outer expansion terminal , a vehicle data input terminal and a power source input terminal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (central location) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5506772A CLAIM 1 . A connection system for trouble-diagnosis multi-function tester which diagnoses the presence or absence of occurrence of abnormalities in the operation of , by centralized inputting of the operational information , in elements of a motor vehicle , said connection system comprising : a tester which introduced input information from various vehicles through a centralized connected provided at the side of each of said vehicles , and displays the contents of the input information ; and at least two connections from said tester to provide inputs and outputs , the first of which is coupled to a separate computer which controls the processing of said vehicle information so that said vehicle information is transmitted as an output through the second of said connection , and such that said information transmitted by said second connector is transmitted to a central location (processing function) for collection and further processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (vehicle information) (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5506772A CLAIM 1 . A connection system for trouble-diagnosis multi-function tester which diagnoses the presence or absence of occurrence of abnormalities in the operation of , by centralized inputting of the operational information , in elements of a motor vehicle , said connection system comprising : a tester which introduced input information from various vehicles through a centralized connected provided at the side of each of said vehicles , and displays the contents of the input information ; and at least two connections from said tester to provide inputs and outputs , the first of which is coupled to a separate computer which controls the processing of said vehicle information (noise vibration harshness) so that said vehicle information is transmitted as an output through the second of said connection , and such that said information transmitted by said second connector is transmitted to a central location for collection and further processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (function key) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5506772A CLAIM 2 . A system according to claim 1 , wherein said tester includes a front panel , in which ten-key , function key (sense vibrations) s and a display window are arranged , and which includes on the top part thereof said outer expansion terminal , a vehicle data input terminal and a power source input terminal . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5130793A Filed: 1989-09-20 Issued: 1992-07-14 Reconfigurable multiple-point wired in-house network for simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of signals, notably baseband images, and method for the configuration of a system such as this (Original Assignee) Telediffusion de France ets Public de Diffusion; Francais Etat (Current Assignee) ETAT FRANCAIS (CNET) ; Telediffusion de France ets Public de Diffusion ; Francais Etat Herve Bordry, Daniel Bottin, Daniel Pace |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (image signals) and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals (servicing sensors) , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signals , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (one unit) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit (vibration sensor) for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signals , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (one unit) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit (vibration sensor) for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signals , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (d line) of said virtual ports . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line (respective one) , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (one unit) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit (vibration sensor) for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signals , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signal (data sensors, processing function) s , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (one unit) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5130793A CLAIM 1 . A reconfigurable in-house multiplepoint wired network for the simultaneous and/or alternative distribution of several types of data including , notably , audio-visual signals comprising , amongst others , baseband image signals , among sets of devices , each comprising at least one unit (vibration sensor) for the injection of signals into the network and at least one unit for the reception of said signals , each said unit capable of being connected , without distinction , at different connection points of the network , a network of the type formed by at least one line for the transmission of said signals provided with connection points of said units to the network , distributed over the length of said line , wherein each transmission line is formed by a twisted pair of conductors comprising at least one input point for the connection of a unit for the injection of a signal into said pair of conductors ; and several output points for the connection of units for tapping said signal transmitted on the pair of conductors , where each of said at least one input point comprises means for the symmetrical injection of the signal on the two wires of said pair of conductors , said means for the injection having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair , and wherein each of said output points comprises means for the symmetrical tapping of the signal on the two wires of said pair , said means for the tapping having a high impedance with respect to the impedance of said pair of conductors , compatible with a multiple tapping of the signal on the pair of conductors . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4961188A Filed: 1989-09-07 Issued: 1990-10-02 Synchronous frequency encoding technique for clock timing recovery in a broadband network (Original Assignee) Telcordia Technologies Inc (Current Assignee) TTI Inventions A LLC Chi-Leung Lau |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (timing relation) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4961188A CLAIM 1 . A method of recovering at a destination node of a telecommunication network the timing clock of a service signal input (communications channel) at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing source and destination node control clocks at respective frequencies different from that of said service signal timing clock ; (b) encoding the difference ratio between the frequencies of said service signal timing clock and said source node control clock in packet cells transmitted between said source and destination nodes ; and (c) altering in accordance with said difference ratio the frequency of the timing output from said destination node control clock . US4961188A CLAIM 8 . A method of recovering at a destination node of an ATM telecommunication network the timing clock of an isochronous service signal input at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a first node control clock having a fixed timing relation (data carrying capacities) to the basic timing source of said network , said first clock having a frequency greater than the frequency of said service input timing clock ; (b) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a second node control clock having a fixed timing relation to said first node control clock , the frequency ratio of said first to said second clock being equal to the number of service information bits in a packet cell ; (c) accumulating the information bits of said service input in a source node packetizing means buffer at the frequency of said service input clock ; (d) transmitting cells from said packetizing means to said network at the frequency of said second control clock ; (e) monitoring the bit accumulation in said buffer with reference to a predesignated minimum threshold ; (f) disabling the transmission of at least one cell when said bit accumulation falls below said threshold ; (g) setting a cell flagging bit at a given location in at least one cell transmitted subsequent to said disabling ; (h) disassembling the transmitted cells received at said destination node ; (i) accumulating in a destination node buffer the cell flagging bits from said disassembled cells ; (j) examining the accumulated cell flagging bits seriatim at the frequency of said second control clock ; (k) providing a first signal upon each occurrence of said at least one set flagging bits ; (l) determining the number of periods of said second control clock between successive occurrences of said first signal ; (m) providing a second signal upon each completion of a like number of periods of said first control clock ; (n) inhibiting a timing stream from said first control clock for one period at each occurrence of said second signal , thereby deriving a gapped timing clock ; and (o) smoothing said gapped timing clock to isochronous periods . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (different frequencies) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
US4961188A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said source and destination control clocks are of different frequencies (feast one) , which method further comprises : (a) providing at said destination node a service signal buffer having predetermined minimum and maximum fill level thresholds ; and (b) further altering said frequency of timing upon the occurrence of an exceeded threshold by varying the magnitude of said frequency sufficiently to return the fill of said buffer to a level within said thresholds . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (node b) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4961188A CLAIM 8 . A method of recovering at a destination node of an ATM telecommunication network the timing clock of an isochronous service signal input at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a first node control clock having a fixed timing relation to the basic timing source of said network , said first clock having a frequency greater than the frequency of said service input timing clock ; (b) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a second node control clock having a fixed timing relation to said first node control clock , the frequency ratio of said first to said second clock being equal to the number of service information bits in a packet cell ; (c) accumulating the information bits of said service input in a source node packetizing means buffer at the frequency of said service input clock ; (d) transmitting cells from said packetizing means to said network at the frequency of said second control clock ; (e) monitoring the bit accumulation in said buffer with reference to a predesignated minimum threshold ; (f) disabling the transmission of at least one cell when said bit accumulation falls below said threshold ; (g) setting a cell flagging bit at a given location in at least one cell transmitted subsequent to said disabling ; (h) disassembling the transmitted cells received at said destination node ; (i) accumulating in a destination node b (vibration sensor) uffer the cell flagging bits from said disassembled cells ; (j) examining the accumulated cell flagging bits seriatim at the frequency of said second control clock ; (k) providing a first signal upon each occurrence of said at least one set flagging bits ; (l) determining the number of periods of said second control clock between successive occurrences of said first signal ; (m) providing a second signal upon each completion of a like number of periods of said first control clock ; (n) inhibiting a timing stream from said first control clock for one period at each occurrence of said second signal , thereby deriving a gapped timing clock ; and (o) smoothing said gapped timing clock to isochronous periods . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (node b) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4961188A CLAIM 8 . A method of recovering at a destination node of an ATM telecommunication network the timing clock of an isochronous service signal input at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a first node control clock having a fixed timing relation to the basic timing source of said network , said first clock having a frequency greater than the frequency of said service input timing clock ; (b) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a second node control clock having a fixed timing relation to said first node control clock , the frequency ratio of said first to said second clock being equal to the number of service information bits in a packet cell ; (c) accumulating the information bits of said service input in a source node packetizing means buffer at the frequency of said service input clock ; (d) transmitting cells from said packetizing means to said network at the frequency of said second control clock ; (e) monitoring the bit accumulation in said buffer with reference to a predesignated minimum threshold ; (f) disabling the transmission of at least one cell when said bit accumulation falls below said threshold ; (g) setting a cell flagging bit at a given location in at least one cell transmitted subsequent to said disabling ; (h) disassembling the transmitted cells received at said destination node ; (i) accumulating in a destination node b (vibration sensor) uffer the cell flagging bits from said disassembled cells ; (j) examining the accumulated cell flagging bits seriatim at the frequency of said second control clock ; (k) providing a first signal upon each occurrence of said at least one set flagging bits ; (l) determining the number of periods of said second control clock between successive occurrences of said first signal ; (m) providing a second signal upon each completion of a like number of periods of said first control clock ; (n) inhibiting a timing stream from said first control clock for one period at each occurrence of said second signal , thereby deriving a gapped timing clock ; and (o) smoothing said gapped timing clock to isochronous periods . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (timing relation) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4961188A CLAIM 1 . A method of recovering at a destination node of a telecommunication network the timing clock of a service signal input (communications channel) at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing source and destination node control clocks at respective frequencies different from that of said service signal timing clock ; (b) encoding the difference ratio between the frequencies of said service signal timing clock and said source node control clock in packet cells transmitted between said source and destination nodes ; and (c) altering in accordance with said difference ratio the frequency of the timing output from said destination node control clock . US4961188A CLAIM 8 . A method of recovering at a destination node of an ATM telecommunication network the timing clock of an isochronous service signal input at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a first node control clock having a fixed timing relation (data carrying capacities) to the basic timing source of said network , said first clock having a frequency greater than the frequency of said service input timing clock ; (b) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a second node control clock having a fixed timing relation to said first node control clock , the frequency ratio of said first to said second clock being equal to the number of service information bits in a packet cell ; (c) accumulating the information bits of said service input in a source node packetizing means buffer at the frequency of said service input clock ; (d) transmitting cells from said packetizing means to said network at the frequency of said second control clock ; (e) monitoring the bit accumulation in said buffer with reference to a predesignated minimum threshold ; (f) disabling the transmission of at least one cell when said bit accumulation falls below said threshold ; (g) setting a cell flagging bit at a given location in at least one cell transmitted subsequent to said disabling ; (h) disassembling the transmitted cells received at said destination node ; (i) accumulating in a destination node buffer the cell flagging bits from said disassembled cells ; (j) examining the accumulated cell flagging bits seriatim at the frequency of said second control clock ; (k) providing a first signal upon each occurrence of said at least one set flagging bits ; (l) determining the number of periods of said second control clock between successive occurrences of said first signal ; (m) providing a second signal upon each completion of a like number of periods of said first control clock ; (n) inhibiting a timing stream from said first control clock for one period at each occurrence of said second signal , thereby deriving a gapped timing clock ; and (o) smoothing said gapped timing clock to isochronous periods . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (node b) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4961188A CLAIM 8 . A method of recovering at a destination node of an ATM telecommunication network the timing clock of an isochronous service signal input at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a first node control clock having a fixed timing relation to the basic timing source of said network , said first clock having a frequency greater than the frequency of said service input timing clock ; (b) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a second node control clock having a fixed timing relation to said first node control clock , the frequency ratio of said first to said second clock being equal to the number of service information bits in a packet cell ; (c) accumulating the information bits of said service input in a source node packetizing means buffer at the frequency of said service input clock ; (d) transmitting cells from said packetizing means to said network at the frequency of said second control clock ; (e) monitoring the bit accumulation in said buffer with reference to a predesignated minimum threshold ; (f) disabling the transmission of at least one cell when said bit accumulation falls below said threshold ; (g) setting a cell flagging bit at a given location in at least one cell transmitted subsequent to said disabling ; (h) disassembling the transmitted cells received at said destination node ; (i) accumulating in a destination node b (vibration sensor) uffer the cell flagging bits from said disassembled cells ; (j) examining the accumulated cell flagging bits seriatim at the frequency of said second control clock ; (k) providing a first signal upon each occurrence of said at least one set flagging bits ; (l) determining the number of periods of said second control clock between successive occurrences of said first signal ; (m) providing a second signal upon each completion of a like number of periods of said first control clock ; (n) inhibiting a timing stream from said first control clock for one period at each occurrence of said second signal , thereby deriving a gapped timing clock ; and (o) smoothing said gapped timing clock to isochronous periods . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (node b) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4961188A CLAIM 8 . A method of recovering at a destination node of an ATM telecommunication network the timing clock of an isochronous service signal input at a source node of said network , which method comprises : (a) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a first node control clock having a fixed timing relation to the basic timing source of said network , said first clock having a frequency greater than the frequency of said service input timing clock ; (b) establishing at each of said source and destination nodes a second node control clock having a fixed timing relation to said first node control clock , the frequency ratio of said first to said second clock being equal to the number of service information bits in a packet cell ; (c) accumulating the information bits of said service input in a source node packetizing means buffer at the frequency of said service input clock ; (d) transmitting cells from said packetizing means to said network at the frequency of said second control clock ; (e) monitoring the bit accumulation in said buffer with reference to a predesignated minimum threshold ; (f) disabling the transmission of at least one cell when said bit accumulation falls below said threshold ; (g) setting a cell flagging bit at a given location in at least one cell transmitted subsequent to said disabling ; (h) disassembling the transmitted cells received at said destination node ; (i) accumulating in a destination node b (vibration sensor) uffer the cell flagging bits from said disassembled cells ; (j) examining the accumulated cell flagging bits seriatim at the frequency of said second control clock ; (k) providing a first signal upon each occurrence of said at least one set flagging bits ; (l) determining the number of periods of said second control clock between successive occurrences of said first signal ; (m) providing a second signal upon each completion of a like number of periods of said first control clock ; (n) inhibiting a timing stream from said first control clock for one period at each occurrence of said second signal , thereby deriving a gapped timing clock ; and (o) smoothing said gapped timing clock to isochronous periods . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5003476A Filed: 1989-09-01 Issued: 1991-03-26 Diagnostic system for a motor vehicle (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp Kunihiro Abe |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5003476A CLAIM 1 . A diagnosis system for an electronic control system mounted on a motor vehicle , the control system having sensing means (sense vibrations) for detecting operating conditions of the vehicle and for producing an operating condition signal , and means for storing input data from said sensing means and providing output data for controlling the vehicle , and the diagnosis system comprising diagnosis means responsive to and diagnosing data from the electronic control system and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a diagnosis mode into said diagnosis means and for producing a code signal , a detachable memory cartridge detachably connected to said diagnosis means for storing a plurality of programs to diagnose said diagnosis data and for producing a diagnosis signal , data communication means provided in said diagnosis means for alternatively transmitting data between said electronic control system and said diagnosis means , and connecting means for connecting said diagnosis means with said electronic control system and said detachable memory cartridge , different types of data signals being transmitted from said electronic control system by a demand signal from said data communication means , the improvement wherein : said diagnosis means comprises : keyboard interpreting means responsive to said code signal for determining said diagnosis mode and for generating a corresponding command signal ; and call signal transmitting means responsive to said command signal for selecting a data communication means in said electronic control system with respect to said diagnosis data and for transmitting a call signal ; said electronic control system includes at least one call signal receiving means responsive to said call signal for selecting and rendering in a signal transmittable state said data communication means in said electronic control system in accordance with said call signal ; and said diagnosis means further comprises data calculating means responsive to data from said data communication means in said diagnosis means for calculating said diagnosis data and for producing a driving signal to display said diagnosis data on said display means so as to immediately diagnose trouble in said electronic control system without exerting further load on said diagnosis system , whereby absence and presence of the call signal respectively stops and restarts communication between the electric control system and the dianosis system by the data communication means in the electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (command signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5003476A CLAIM 1 . A diagnosis system for an electronic control system mounted on a motor vehicle , the control system having sensing means for detecting operating conditions of the vehicle and for producing an operating condition signal , and means for storing input data from said sensing means and providing output data for controlling the vehicle , and the diagnosis system comprising diagnosis means responsive to and diagnosing data from the electronic control system and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a diagnosis mode into said diagnosis means and for producing a code signal , a detachable memory cartridge detachably connected to said diagnosis means for storing a plurality of programs to diagnose said diagnosis data and for producing a diagnosis signal , data communication means provided in said diagnosis means for alternatively transmitting data between said electronic control system and said diagnosis means , and connecting means for connecting said diagnosis means with said electronic control system and said detachable memory cartridge , different types of data signals being transmitted from said electronic control system by a demand signal from said data communication means , the improvement wherein : said diagnosis means comprises : keyboard interpreting means responsive to said code signal for determining said diagnosis mode and for generating a corresponding command signal (processing function) ; and call signal transmitting means responsive to said command signal for selecting a data communication means in said electronic control system with respect to said diagnosis data and for transmitting a call signal ; said electronic control system includes at least one call signal receiving means responsive to said call signal for selecting and rendering in a signal transmittable state said data communication means in said electronic control system in accordance with said call signal ; and said diagnosis means further comprises data calculating means responsive to data from said data communication means in said diagnosis means for calculating said diagnosis data and for producing a driving signal to display said diagnosis data on said display means so as to immediately diagnose trouble in said electronic control system without exerting further load on said diagnosis system , whereby absence and presence of the call signal respectively stops and restarts communication between the electric control system and the dianosis system by the data communication means in the electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5003476A CLAIM 1 . A diagnosis system for an electronic control system mounted on a motor vehicle , the control system having sensing means (sense vibrations) for detecting operating conditions of the vehicle and for producing an operating condition signal , and means for storing input data from said sensing means and providing output data for controlling the vehicle , and the diagnosis system comprising diagnosis means responsive to and diagnosing data from the electronic control system and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a diagnosis mode into said diagnosis means and for producing a code signal , a detachable memory cartridge detachably connected to said diagnosis means for storing a plurality of programs to diagnose said diagnosis data and for producing a diagnosis signal , data communication means provided in said diagnosis means for alternatively transmitting data between said electronic control system and said diagnosis means , and connecting means for connecting said diagnosis means with said electronic control system and said detachable memory cartridge , different types of data signals being transmitted from said electronic control system by a demand signal from said data communication means , the improvement wherein : said diagnosis means comprises : keyboard interpreting means responsive to said code signal for determining said diagnosis mode and for generating a corresponding command signal ; and call signal transmitting means responsive to said command signal for selecting a data communication means in said electronic control system with respect to said diagnosis data and for transmitting a call signal ; said electronic control system includes at least one call signal receiving means responsive to said call signal for selecting and rendering in a signal transmittable state said data communication means in said electronic control system in accordance with said call signal ; and said diagnosis means further comprises data calculating means responsive to data from said data communication means in said diagnosis means for calculating said diagnosis data and for producing a driving signal to display said diagnosis data on said display means so as to immediately diagnose trouble in said electronic control system without exerting further load on said diagnosis system , whereby absence and presence of the call signal respectively stops and restarts communication between the electric control system and the dianosis system by the data communication means in the electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4977516A Filed: 1989-08-14 Issued: 1990-12-11 Data acquisition device for balancing rotating components of large machinery (Original Assignee) Shepherd James E James E. Shepherd |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4977516A CLAIM 1 . A data acquisition device for collecting data concerning vibration of a rotating component which rotates through a cycle , said data acquisitiond device being operable over a plurality of cycles , and responsive to changes in angular velocity of the rotating component , comprising : (a) means for generating a first periodic interrupt signal which occurs at least once per cycle ; (b) means for dividing the period of each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments selected by a user , said dividing means including adjustment means for varying said time (data rate, data packet) increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in the angular velocity of the rotating component ; (c) means for generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (d) a plurality of vibration sensors mounted at spaced locations on the rotating component for detecting vibrations in the rotating component and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the location of the sensors , wherein vibrations are monitored at a pluraliy of said locations simultaneously ; (e) a signal processor having a plurality of input channels for receiving output signals from respective vibration sensors ; (f) input means forming a part of the signal processor and responsive to the first and second periodic interrupt signals for receiving output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors in response to each such periodic interrupt signal ; and (g) means for digitizing and storing said output signals for subsequent processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4977516A CLAIM 1 . A data acquisition device for collecting data concerning vibration of a rotating component which rotates through a cycle , said data acquisitiond device being operable over a plurality of cycles , and responsive to changes in angular velocity of the rotating component , comprising : (a) means for generating a first periodic interrupt signal which occurs at least once per cycle ; (b) means for dividing the period of each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments selected by a user , said dividing means including adjustment means for varying said time (data rate, data packet) increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in the angular velocity of the rotating component ; (c) means for generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (d) a plurality of vibration sensors mounted at spaced locations on the rotating component for detecting vibrations in the rotating component and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the location of the sensors , wherein vibrations are monitored at a pluraliy of said locations simultaneously ; (e) a signal processor having a plurality of input channels for receiving output signals from respective vibration sensors ; (f) input means forming a part of the signal processor and responsive to the first and second periodic interrupt signals for receiving output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors in response to each such periodic interrupt signal ; and (g) means for digitizing and storing said output signals for subsequent processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4977516A CLAIM 1 . A data acquisition device for collecting data concerning vibration of a rotating component which rotates through a cycle , said data acquisitiond device being operable over a plurality of cycles , and responsive to changes in angular velocity of the rotating component , comprising : (a) means for generating a first periodic interrupt signal which occurs at least once per cycle ; (b) means for dividing the period of each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments selected by a user , said dividing means including adjustment means for varying said time increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in the angular velocity of the rotating component ; (c) means for generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (d) a plurality of vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s mounted at spaced locations on the rotating component for detecting vibrations in the rotating component and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the location of the sensors , wherein vibrations are monitored at a pluraliy of said locations simultaneously ; (e) a signal processor having a plurality of input channels for receiving output signals from respective vibration sensors ; (f) input means forming a part of the signal processor and responsive to the first and second periodic interrupt signals for receiving output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors in response to each such periodic interrupt signal ; and (g) means for digitizing and storing said output signals for subsequent processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4977516A CLAIM 1 . A data acquisition device for collecting data concerning vibration of a rotating component which rotates through a cycle , said data acquisitiond device being operable over a plurality of cycles , and responsive to changes in angular velocity of the rotating component , comprising : (a) means for generating a first periodic interrupt signal which occurs at least once per cycle ; (b) means for dividing the period of each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments selected by a user , said dividing means including adjustment means for varying said time increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in the angular velocity of the rotating component ; (c) means for generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (d) a plurality of vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s mounted at spaced locations on the rotating component for detecting vibrations in the rotating component and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the location of the sensors , wherein vibrations are monitored at a pluraliy of said locations simultaneously ; (e) a signal processor having a plurality of input channels for receiving output signals from respective vibration sensors ; (f) input means forming a part of the signal processor and responsive to the first and second periodic interrupt signals for receiving output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors in response to each such periodic interrupt signal ; and (g) means for digitizing and storing said output signals for subsequent processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4977516A CLAIM 1 . A data acquisition device for collecting data concerning vibration of a rotating component which rotates through a cycle , said data acquisitiond device being operable over a plurality of cycles , and responsive to changes in angular velocity of the rotating component , comprising : (a) means for generating a first periodic interrupt signal which occurs at least once per cycle ; (b) means for dividing the period of each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments selected by a user , said dividing means including adjustment means for varying said time (data rate, data packet) increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in the angular velocity of the rotating component ; (c) means for generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (d) a plurality of vibration sensors mounted at spaced locations on the rotating component for detecting vibrations in the rotating component and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the location of the sensors , wherein vibrations are monitored at a pluraliy of said locations simultaneously ; (e) a signal processor having a plurality of input channels for receiving output signals from respective vibration sensors ; (f) input means forming a part of the signal processor and responsive to the first and second periodic interrupt signals for receiving output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors in response to each such periodic interrupt signal ; and (g) means for digitizing and storing said output signals for subsequent processing . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (different locations) . |
US4977516A CLAIM 1 . A data acquisition device for collecting data concerning vibration of a rotating component which rotates through a cycle , said data acquisitiond device being operable over a plurality of cycles , and responsive to changes in angular velocity of the rotating component , comprising : (a) means for generating a first periodic interrupt signal which occurs at least once per cycle ; (b) means for dividing the period of each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments selected by a user , said dividing means including adjustment means for varying said time increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in the angular velocity of the rotating component ; (c) means for generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (d) a plurality of vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s mounted at spaced locations on the rotating component for detecting vibrations in the rotating component and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the location of the sensors , wherein vibrations are monitored at a pluraliy of said locations simultaneously ; (e) a signal processor having a plurality of input channels for receiving output signals from respective vibration sensors ; (f) input means forming a part of the signal processor and responsive to the first and second periodic interrupt signals for receiving output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors in response to each such periodic interrupt signal ; and (g) means for digitizing and storing said output signals for subsequent processing . US4977516A CLAIM 3 . A method for collecting data relating to vibrations of a rotating component which rotates throug a cycle comprising : (a) generating a first periodic interrupt signal at least once per cycle ; (b) dividing each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments ; (c) varying the time increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in angular velocity of the rotating component ; (d) generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (e) mounting a plurality of vibration sensors at different locations (vibration sensing means) along the rotating component fo detecting vibration and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the locations of the sensors ; (f) monitoring the vibration of the rotating component at a plurality of said locations simultaneously ; (g) transmitting output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors to a signal processor in response to each interrupt signal ; and (h) storing the output signals in a memory device in the signal processor . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (vibration sensor) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4977516A CLAIM 1 . A data acquisition device for collecting data concerning vibration of a rotating component which rotates through a cycle , said data acquisitiond device being operable over a plurality of cycles , and responsive to changes in angular velocity of the rotating component , comprising : (a) means for generating a first periodic interrupt signal which occurs at least once per cycle ; (b) means for dividing the period of each cycle of the rotating component into a plurality of equal time increments selected by a user , said dividing means including adjustment means for varying said time increments from cycle to cycle depending upon changes in the angular velocity of the rotating component ; (c) means for generating a second periodic interrupt signal for each time increment of each cycle ; (d) a plurality of vibration sensor (vibration sensor) s mounted at spaced locations on the rotating component for detecting vibrations in the rotating component and producing an output signal representative of the vibration at the location of the sensors , wherein vibrations are monitored at a pluraliy of said locations simultaneously ; (e) a signal processor having a plurality of input channels for receiving output signals from respective vibration sensors ; (f) input means forming a part of the signal processor and responsive to the first and second periodic interrupt signals for receiving output signals from a plurality of the vibration sensors in response to each such periodic interrupt signal ; and (g) means for digitizing and storing said output signals for subsequent processing . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4956839A Filed: 1989-07-20 Issued: 1990-09-11 ATM switching system (Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd (Current Assignee) Hitachi Ltd Yutaka Torii, Makoto Mori, Shinobu Gohara, Kenichi Ohtsuki, Yoshito Sakurai |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4956839A CLAIM 1 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system , comprising : a plurality of ATM line terminating apparatus each provided for each of a plurality of lines , respectively , each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) line terminating means for accommodating a transmission line to perform (i) extraction of a clock signal and detection of a frame from an input signal coming in the form of cells , each of a fixed length , and (ii) phase synchronization on a bit basis , (b) cell phase synchronizing means connected to the output of said line terminating means for detecting the phase of the cells inputted with phases differing from one to another line and for synchronizing said cells of said lines with respect to the phase thereof , (c) header detecting means connected to the output of said cell phase synchronizing means for reading a header contained as a part of the cell , (d) storage means for storing header information read out by said header detecting means , (e) flow monitor means for monitoring flows of cells on said lines on the basis of the header information stored in said storage means , and (f) header conversion means connected to the output of said header detection means , the output of said storage means and the output of said flow monitoring means for changing the header of the cell on the basis of the outputs of said header detection means , said storage means and said flow monitoring means ; a signal processing circuit provided in common to said lines for processing a call control signal on a line basis ; a control circuit provided in common to said lines and interconnected with said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing circuit for controlling the processing of calls on a line basis in accordance with call control information supplied from said signal processing circuit ; and a self-routing type switch connected to each of said ATM line terminating apparatus for switching the cell coming from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatus to another ATM line terminating apparatus in accordance with the header information contained in said cells . US4956839A CLAIM 6 . An ATM switching system according to claim 5 , wherein said flow monitor circuit comprises : a count memory for counting arriving cells and storing a counted value for every call identification number ; a time memory for storing a time at which measurement is started ; a timer for outputting current time ; a first comparator for comparing the result of the count memory with a predetermined constant number for every call identification number , the result of the comparison being utilized as a flow control signal ; a subtracter for calculating a difference between the current time outputted from said time (data rate, data packet) r and the measurement start time stored in said timer memory to thereby determine the measurement time taken for the measurement ; a time setting memory for storing time preset for each call identification number ; and a second comparator for comparing the measurement time calculated by said subtracter with the preset value stored in said time setting memory to thereby reset the count value in said count memory and replace the value of said timer memory by the current time when said measurement time exceeds said preset value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4956839A CLAIM 1 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system , comprising : a plurality of ATM line terminating apparatus each provided for each of a plurality of lines , respectively , each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) line terminating means for accommodating a transmission line to perform (i) extraction of a clock signal and detection of a frame from an input signal coming in the form of cells , each of a fixed length , and (ii) phase synchronization on a bit basis , (b) cell phase synchronizing means connected to the output of said line terminating means for detecting the phase of the cells inputted with phases differing from one to another line and for synchronizing said cells of said lines with respect to the phase thereof , (c) header detecting means connected to the output of said cell phase synchronizing means for reading a header contained as a part of the cell , (d) storage means for storing header information read out by said header detecting means , (e) flow monitor means for monitoring flows of cells on said lines on the basis of the header information stored in said storage means , and (f) header conversion means connected to the output of said header detection means , the output of said storage means and the output of said flow monitoring means for changing the header of the cell on the basis of the outputs of said header detection means , said storage means and said flow monitoring means ; a signal processing circuit provided in common to said lines for processing a call control signal on a line basis ; a control circuit provided in common to said lines and interconnected with said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing circuit for controlling the processing of calls on a line basis in accordance with call control information supplied from said signal processing circuit ; and a self-routing type switch connected to each of said ATM line terminating apparatus for switching the cell coming from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatus to another ATM line terminating apparatus in accordance with the header information contained in said cells . US4956839A CLAIM 6 . An ATM switching system according to claim 5 , wherein said flow monitor circuit comprises : a count memory for counting arriving cells and storing a counted value for every call identification number ; a time memory for storing a time at which measurement is started ; a timer for outputting current time ; a first comparator for comparing the result of the count memory with a predetermined constant number for every call identification number , the result of the comparison being utilized as a flow control signal ; a subtracter for calculating a difference between the current time outputted from said time (data rate, data packet) r and the measurement start time stored in said timer memory to thereby determine the measurement time taken for the measurement ; a time setting memory for storing time preset for each call identification number ; and a second comparator for comparing the measurement time calculated by said subtracter with the preset value stored in said time setting memory to thereby reset the count value in said count memory and replace the value of said timer memory by the current time when said measurement time exceeds said preset value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (plural lines) of said virtual serial ports . |
US4956839A CLAIM 5 . In an ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system including a self-routing switch for performing a switching operation by using cells carrying communication information as units , an ATM line terminating apparatus serving as an interface between a transmission line and said self-routing switch , comprising : a line terminating circuit for matching of an electrical condition and a communication rate between the transmission line and a plurality of intra-system lines ; a cell phase synchronizing circuit for matching phases of the cells in an information stream (bit row) outputted from said line terminating circuit to the intra-system on each of plural lines (corresponding one) accommodated in said ATM switching system on a cell basis ; a detection circuit for reading out a header existing in said cell and containing a call identification number ; an information table for storing switching information and flow information for every call identification number ; a flow monitor circuit for measuring the flow in correspondence with each of the call identification numbers to thereby detect an excess in the flow relative to a prescribed value determined previously in precedence to the call setting ; and a header conversion circuit for adding header routing information to each cell and/or changing the call identifier number . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4956839A CLAIM 1 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system , comprising : a plurality of ATM line terminating apparatus each provided for each of a plurality of lines , respectively , each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) line terminating means for accommodating a transmission line to perform (i) extraction of a clock signal and detection of a frame from an input signal coming in the form of cells , each of a fixed length , and (ii) phase synchronization on a bit basis , (b) cell phase synchronizing means connected to the output of said line terminating means for detecting the phase of the cells inputted with phases differing from one to another line and for synchronizing said cells of said lines with respect to the phase thereof , (c) header detecting means connected to the output of said cell phase synchronizing means for reading a header contained as a part of the cell , (d) storage means for storing header information read out by said header detecting means , (e) flow monitor means for monitoring flows of cells on said lines on the basis of the header information stored in said storage means , and (f) header conversion means connected to the output of said header detection means , the output of said storage means and the output of said flow monitoring means for changing the header of the cell on the basis of the outputs of said header detection means , said storage means and said flow monitoring means ; a signal processing circuit provided in common to said lines for processing a call control signal on a line basis ; a control circuit provided in common to said lines and interconnected with said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing circuit for controlling the processing of calls on a line basis in accordance with call control information supplied from said signal processing circuit ; and a self-routing type switch connected to each of said ATM line terminating apparatus for switching the cell coming from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatus to another ATM line terminating apparatus in accordance with the header information contained in said cells . US4956839A CLAIM 3 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) type high-speed cell switching system for transmitting communication information by using cells each having a header containing control information , such as a call identification number , and an information field containing user information , comprising : ATM line terminating apparatuses provided in correspondence with individual lines , respectively , and each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) electrical/physical terminating means of input/output lines , (b) cell delimiting means for delimiting said cells , (c) cell synchronizing means for matching mutual phases of the cells on the lines in a predetermined relation on a cell basis , (d) switch control means (control means) for storing switch control information prescribing switching operation of each cell , and (e) cell flow control means for controlling cell flow from each input line ; a self-routing type switch circuit connected to each ATM line terminating apparatus and including cell switching means for switching the cells from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatuses to another given one in accordance with the control information of the header of each cell inputted from said ATM line terminating apparatuses ; and at least one signal processing circuit provided in common to the lines and connected to said switch circuit , said signal processing circuit including means for terminating call control signals such as intra-system or inter-user call setting or call release or the like signal transferred by making use of said cells . US4956839A CLAIM 6 . An ATM switching system according to claim 5 , wherein said flow monitor circuit comprises : a count memory for counting arriving cells and storing a counted value for every call identification number ; a time memory for storing a time at which measurement is started ; a timer for outputting current time ; a first comparator for comparing the result of the count memory with a predetermined constant number for every call identification number , the result of the comparison being utilized as a flow control signal ; a subtracter for calculating a difference between the current time outputted from said time (data rate, data packet) r and the measurement start time stored in said timer memory to thereby determine the measurement time taken for the measurement ; a time setting memory for storing time preset for each call identification number ; and a second comparator for comparing the measurement time calculated by said subtracter with the preset value stored in said time setting memory to thereby reset the count value in said count memory and replace the value of said timer memory by the current time when said measurement time exceeds said preset value . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (d line) of said virtual ports . |
US4956839A CLAIM 1 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system , comprising : a plurality of ATM line terminating apparatus each provided for each of a plurality of lines , respectively , each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) line terminating means for accommodating a transmission line to perform (i) extraction of a clock signal and detection of a frame from an input signal coming in the form of cells , each of a fixed length , and (ii) phase synchronization on a bit basis , (b) cell phase synchronizing means connected to the output of said line (respective one) terminating means for detecting the phase of the cells inputted with phases differing from one to another line and for synchronizing said cells of said lines with respect to the phase thereof , (c) header detecting means connected to the output of said cell phase synchronizing means for reading a header contained as a part of the cell , (d) storage means for storing header information read out by said header detecting means , (e) flow monitor means for monitoring flows of cells on said lines on the basis of the header information stored in said storage means , and (f) header conversion means connected to the output of said header detection means , the output of said storage means and the output of said flow monitoring means for changing the header of the cell on the basis of the outputs of said header detection means , said storage means and said flow monitoring means ; a signal processing circuit provided in common to said lines for processing a call control signal on a line basis ; a control circuit provided in common to said lines and interconnected with said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing circuit for controlling the processing of calls on a line basis in accordance with call control information supplied from said signal processing circuit ; and a self-routing type switch connected to each of said ATM line terminating apparatus for switching the cell coming from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatus to another ATM line terminating apparatus in accordance with the header information contained in said cells . US4956839A CLAIM 3 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) type high-speed cell switching system for transmitting communication information by using cells each having a header containing control information , such as a call identification number , and an information field containing user information , comprising : ATM line terminating apparatuses provided in correspondence with individual lines , respectively , and each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) electrical/physical terminating means of input/output lines , (b) cell delimiting means for delimiting said cells , (c) cell synchronizing means for matching mutual phases of the cells on the lines in a predetermined relation on a cell basis , (d) switch control means (control means) for storing switch control information prescribing switching operation of each cell , and (e) cell flow control means for controlling cell flow from each input line ; a self-routing type switch circuit connected to each ATM line terminating apparatus and including cell switching means for switching the cells from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatuses to another given one in accordance with the control information of the header of each cell inputted from said ATM line terminating apparatuses ; and at least one signal processing circuit provided in common to the lines and connected to said switch circuit , said signal processing circuit including means for terminating call control signals such as intra-system or inter-user call setting or call release or the like signal transferred by making use of said cells . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means (flow information) . |
US4956839A CLAIM 5 . In an ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system including a self-routing switch for performing a switching operation by using cells carrying communication information as units , an ATM line terminating apparatus serving as an interface between a transmission line and said self-routing switch , comprising : a line terminating circuit for matching of an electrical condition and a communication rate between the transmission line and a plurality of intra-system lines ; a cell phase synchronizing circuit for matching phases of the cells in an information stream (bit row) outputted from said line terminating circuit to the intra-system on each of plural lines accommodated in said ATM switching system on a cell basis ; a detection circuit for reading out a header existing in said cell and containing a call identification number ; an information table for storing switching information and flow information (vibration sensing means) for every call identification number ; a flow monitor circuit for measuring the flow in correspondence with each of the call identification numbers to thereby detect an excess in the flow relative to a prescribed value determined previously in precedence to the call setting ; and a header conversion circuit for adding header routing information to each cell and/or changing the call identifier number . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4956839A CLAIM 1 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system , comprising : a plurality of ATM line terminating apparatus each provided for each of a plurality of lines , respectively , each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) line terminating means for accommodating a transmission line to perform (i) extraction of a clock signal and detection of a frame from an input signal coming in the form of cells , each of a fixed length , and (ii) phase synchronization on a bit basis , (b) cell phase synchronizing means connected to the output of said line terminating means for detecting the phase of the cells inputted with phases differing from one to another line and for synchronizing said cells of said lines with respect to the phase thereof , (c) header detecting means connected to the output of said cell phase synchronizing means for reading a header contained as a part of the cell , (d) storage means for storing header information read out by said header detecting means , (e) flow monitor means for monitoring flows of cells on said lines on the basis of the header information stored in said storage means , and (f) header conversion means connected to the output of said header detection means , the output of said storage means and the output of said flow monitoring means for changing the header of the cell on the basis of the outputs of said header detection means , said storage means and said flow monitoring means ; a signal processing circuit provided in common to said lines for processing a call control signal on a line basis ; a control circuit provided in common to said lines and interconnected with said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing circuit for controlling the processing of calls on a line basis in accordance with call control information supplied from said signal processing circuit ; and a self-routing type switch connected to each of said ATM line terminating apparatus for switching the cell coming from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatus to another ATM line terminating apparatus in accordance with the header information contained in said cells . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4956839A CLAIM 1 . An ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switching system , comprising : a plurality of ATM line terminating apparatus each provided for each of a plurality of lines , respectively , each ATM line terminating apparatus including : (a) line terminating means for accommodating a transmission line to perform (i) extraction of a clock signal and detection of a frame from an input signal coming in the form of cells , each of a fixed length , and (ii) phase synchronization on a bit basis , (b) cell phase synchronizing means connected to the output of said line terminating means for detecting the phase of the cells inputted with phases differing from one to another line and for synchronizing said cells of said lines with respect to the phase thereof , (c) header detecting means connected to the output of said cell phase synchronizing means for reading a header contained as a part of the cell , (d) storage means for storing header information read out by said header detecting means , (e) flow monitor means for monitoring flows of cells on said lines on the basis of the header information stored in said storage means , and (f) header conversion means connected to the output of said header detection means , the output of said storage means and the output of said flow monitoring means for changing the header of the cell on the basis of the outputs of said header detection means , said storage means and said flow monitoring means ; a signal processing circuit provided in common to said lines for processing a call control signal on a line basis ; a control circuit provided in common to said lines and interconnected with said signal (data sensors, processing function) processing circuit for controlling the processing of calls on a line basis in accordance with call control information supplied from said signal processing circuit ; and a self-routing type switch connected to each of said ATM line terminating apparatus for switching the cell coming from a given one of said ATM line terminating apparatus to another ATM line terminating apparatus in accordance with the header information contained in said cells . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4949395A Filed: 1989-07-07 Issued: 1990-08-14 Method and arrangement for dynamically allocating time slots to connections in a digital mobile radio system (Original Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB (Current Assignee) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB Nils R. C. Rydbeck |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (equal length) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (equal length) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4949395A CLAIM 1 . A method of dynamically allocating time slots in frames on radio channels to connections in a cellular mobile radio system comprising base stations , mobile stations and radio channels , the method comprising the steps of : dividing a first and a second radio channel into time slots grouped in frames of equal length (data rate, data carrying capacities) ; determining a plurality of multiframe time slot allocation schemes for the first and second radio channels ; monitoring the number of established connections at a serving base station and comparing with the available number of time slots ; monitoring the amount of information to be transmitted on established connections from the serving base station ; selecting one of the time slot allocation schemes for the first and second radio channels in dependence upon the monitored number of established connections in relation to the available number of time slots and the monitored amount of information ; transmitting from the serving base station in guard spaces of the first channel information on the multiframe time slot allocation scheme selected for the first and second radio channels ; transmitting from the serving base station information on more connections than the time slots in a frame to served mobile stations on the first radio channel , the time slots being allotted to the connections in accordance with the multiframe allocation scheme selected ; receiving in served mobile stations radio signals transmitted by the serving base station in the guard space of the first radio channel ; and transmitting from the served mobile stations radio signals on the second radio channel , whereby the speech information is transmitted from the mobile stations in accordance with the multiframe time slot allocation scheme determined by the information in the guard spaces of the first radio channel . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (equal length) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (equal length) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4949395A CLAIM 1 . A method of dynamically allocating time slots in frames on radio channels to connections in a cellular mobile radio system comprising base stations , mobile stations and radio channels , the method comprising the steps of : dividing a first and a second radio channel into time slots grouped in frames of equal length (data rate, data carrying capacities) ; determining a plurality of multiframe time slot allocation schemes for the first and second radio channels ; monitoring the number of established connections at a serving base station and comparing with the available number of time slots ; monitoring the amount of information to be transmitted on established connections from the serving base station ; selecting one of the time slot allocation schemes for the first and second radio channels in dependence upon the monitored number of established connections in relation to the available number of time slots and the monitored amount of information ; transmitting from the serving base station in guard spaces of the first channel information on the multiframe time slot allocation scheme selected for the first and second radio channels ; transmitting from the serving base station information on more connections than the time slots in a frame to served mobile stations on the first radio channel , the time slots being allotted to the connections in accordance with the multiframe allocation scheme selected ; receiving in served mobile stations radio signals transmitted by the serving base station in the guard space of the first radio channel ; and transmitting from the served mobile stations radio signals on the second radio channel , whereby the speech information is transmitted from the mobile stations in accordance with the multiframe time slot allocation scheme determined by the information in the guard spaces of the first radio channel . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4949395A CLAIM 7 . An arrangement according to claim 6 wherein said apparatus (processing function) for storing the multiframe time slot allocation schemes consists of read only memories (ROM) . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5021882A Filed: 1989-05-24 Issued: 1991-06-04 Definition television systems (Original Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Current Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology William F. Schreiber |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (high frequency) . |
US5021882A CLAIM 5 . The system of claim 1 wherein said high frequency (radio frequencies) information lies outside a block of frequency space , said block having the dimensions of about 425 samples per width by 240 lines per height by 12 frames per second . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (digital signal) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5021882A CLAIM 2 . The system of claim 1 further comprising means for increasing effective bandwidth at the expense of signal-to-noise ratio by superimposing a reduced amplitude enhancement signal on a multilevel digital signal (data packets) , said reduced-amplitude enhancement signal being derived from the adaptively-modulated enhancement signal . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4982440A Filed: 1989-04-21 Issued: 1991-01-01 CATV network with addressable filters receiving MSK upstream signals (Original Assignee) Videotron Ltee (Current Assignee) Videotron Ltee Michel Dufresne, Samir Sammoun, Alain Tessier, Francois Methot |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (frequency range, high frequency) . |
US4982440A CLAIM 4 . A network as defined in claim 1 including means for carrying high frequency (radio frequencies) band signals downstream and for carrying low frequency band signals upstream along the distribution lines on the trunk . US4982440A CLAIM 18 . A network as defined in claim 11 with the addition of a high frequency band bandpass filter having a passband above the frequency range (radio frequencies) of said at least one bandpass filter , connected in parallel with the upstream filter means , for passing downstream signals therearound . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (low frequency band) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4982440A CLAIM 4 . A network as defined in claim 1 including means for carrying high frequency band signals downstream and for carrying low frequency band (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensing means) signals upstream along the distribution lines on the trunk . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (low frequency band) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US4982440A CLAIM 4 . A network as defined in claim 1 including means for carrying high frequency band signals downstream and for carrying low frequency band (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensing means) signals upstream along the distribution lines on the trunk . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (low frequency band) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4982440A CLAIM 4 . A network as defined in claim 1 including means for carrying high frequency band signals downstream and for carrying low frequency band (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensing means) signals upstream along the distribution lines on the trunk . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (address signal, band filter) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4982440A CLAIM 1 . A CATV network comprising a bidirectional trunk for connection to a head end and bidirectional distribution lines connected to the trunk to which subscriber drops can be connected for carrying wideband downstream CATV signals , the head end including means for receiving upstream signals , the distribution lines including means for transmitting said upstream signals in at least one narrow frequency band , bandpass filter means connected in the upstream direction in each of the distribution lines having passbands corresponding to said at least one narrow frequency band for blocking upstream noise and signals which may appear on the distribution lines outside of that contained in said at least one narrow frequency band , each filter means including a gate for blocking all upstream signals , means in each filter means for receiving an address signal (effect division, data packets) carried downstream on said distribution lines and for opening said gate upon said gate receiving said address signal . US4982440A CLAIM 8 . A network as defined in claim 7 in which the bandwidth of said narrow frequency band filter (effect division, data packets) means is sufficiently wide to allow passage upstream along the corresponding distribution line of video or other wideband signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (address signal, band filter) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4982440A CLAIM 1 . A CATV network comprising a bidirectional trunk for connection to a head end and bidirectional distribution lines connected to the trunk to which subscriber drops can be connected for carrying wideband downstream CATV signals , the head end including means for receiving upstream signals , the distribution lines including means for transmitting said upstream signals in at least one narrow frequency band , bandpass filter means connected in the upstream direction in each of the distribution lines having passbands corresponding to said at least one narrow frequency band for blocking upstream noise and signals which may appear on the distribution lines outside of that contained in said at least one narrow frequency band , each filter means including a gate for blocking all upstream signals , means in each filter means for receiving an address signal (effect division, data packets) carried downstream on said distribution lines and for opening said gate upon said gate receiving said address signal . US4982440A CLAIM 8 . A network as defined in claim 7 in which the bandwidth of said narrow frequency band filter (effect division, data packets) means is sufficiently wide to allow passage upstream along the corresponding distribution line of video or other wideband signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (low frequency band) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (low frequency band) from said vibration sensing means (low frequency band) . |
US4982440A CLAIM 4 . A network as defined in claim 1 including means for carrying high frequency band signals downstream and for carrying low frequency band (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensing means) signals upstream along the distribution lines on the trunk . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (low frequency band) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4982440A CLAIM 4 . A network as defined in claim 1 including means for carrying high frequency band signals downstream and for carrying low frequency band (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensing means) signals upstream along the distribution lines on the trunk . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (low frequency band) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4982440A CLAIM 4 . A network as defined in claim 1 including means for carrying high frequency band signals downstream and for carrying low frequency band (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensing means) signals upstream along the distribution lines on the trunk . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5001555A Filed: 1989-03-30 Issued: 1991-03-19 Stereoscopic television broadcasting system and a stereoscopic television receiver (Original Assignee) Gold Star Co Ltd (Current Assignee) LG Electronics Inc Hong C. Park |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (second tuners) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (respective output signals) to a data processing means (data processing means) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (respective output signals) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5001555A CLAIM 1 . A stereoscopic television receiver , comprising : a first tuner for tuning a broadcasting signal received by an antenna in response to a first channel selection signal from a channel selector ; a first demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said tuner ; a first data separator for separating information data from the output signal of said first demodulator and outputting frequency data , stereoscopic program data and left/right data therefrom ; a tuning controller for generating a second channel selection signal from said frequency data of said first data separator ; a first sterepscopic program data identifier for identifying said stereoscopic program data from said first data separator ; a first right data identifier for identifying said left/right data from said first data separator ; an AND gate for logically combining the output signal from said first stereoscopic program data identifier with the output signal from said first right data identifier ; a second tuner for tuning said broadcasting signal being received at said antenna by said channel selection signal from said tuning controller ; a second demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said second tuner ; first and second signal processors and for processing the respective output signals (data sensors, data carrying capacities) from said first and second demodulators and ; first and second for outputting the output signals from said first and second signal processors as first and second LCD driving signals respectively ; a switch for selecting the output signals from said first and second LCD drivers in response to the output signal from said AND gate ; and left and right optical system for indicating the signals being output to first and second movable terminals of said switch on a television screen after converting the signals into video signals . US5001555A CLAIM 5 . A stereoscopic television receiver comprising : video receiving means for developing first and second video signals from a broadcasting receiver through an antenna ; first information data processing means (data processing means) for developing an identification signal for stereoscopic program data and right data after separating stereoscopic program data and left/right data from information data contained in a vertical retrace line interval of said broadcasting signal ; video changeover switch driving means for developing a switching signal in response to said identification signal for said stereoscopic program data and said right data being developed from said first information data processing means ; and switching means for selectively applying said first and second video signals from said video receiving means to left and right LCD panels of left and right optical systems respectively in response to said switching signal being outputted from said video changeover switch driving means . US5001555A CLAIM 9 . The television receiver as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said video receiving means comprises : first and second tuners (analogue format) for tuning said broadcasting signal in response to a channel selection signal ; 1 first and second deomdulators for demodulating the output signals of said first and second tuners ; first and second signal processing means for developing synchronization and video signals from the output signals of said first and second demodulators ; and first and second LCD drivers for driving said left and right LCD panels in response to said synchronization and video signals from said first and second signal processing means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (respective output signals) , and interleaving said data packet (second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5001555A CLAIM 1 . A stereoscopic television receiver , comprising : a first tuner for tuning a broadcasting signal received by an antenna in response to a first channel selection signal from a channel selector ; a first demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said tuner ; a first data separator for separating information data from the output signal of said first demodulator and outputting frequency data , stereoscopic program data and left/right data therefrom ; a tuning controller for generating a second channel selection signal from said frequency data of said first data separator ; a first sterepscopic program data identifier for identifying said stereoscopic program data from said first data separator ; a first right data identifier for identifying said left/right data from said first data separator ; an AND gate for logically combining the output signal from said first stereoscopic program data identifier with the output signal from said first right data identifier ; a second tuner for tuning said broadcasting signal being received at said antenna by said channel selection signal from said tuning controller ; a second demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said second tuner ; first and second signal processors and for processing the respective output signals (data sensors, data carrying capacities) from said first and second demodulators and ; first and second for outputting the output signals from said first and second signal processors as first and second LCD driving signals respectively ; a switch for selecting the output signals from said first and second LCD drivers in response to the output signal from said AND gate ; and left and right optical system for indicating the signals being output to first and second movable terminals of said switch on a television screen after converting the signals into video signals . US5001555A CLAIM 3 . A stereoscopic television receiver as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a second data (data packet) separator is connected to the output of said second demodulator and a second stereoscopic program data identifier and a second right data identifier are connected to the output of said second data separator so that power is supplied to a light source of said right optical system when said stereoscopic program data is identified by said second stereoscopic program data identifier and said right data is identified by said second right data identifier or said first right data identifier . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (data processing means) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5001555A CLAIM 5 . A stereoscopic television receiver comprising : video receiving means for developing first and second video signals from a broadcasting receiver through an antenna ; first information data processing means (data processing means) for developing an identification signal for stereoscopic program data and right data after separating stereoscopic program data and left/right data from information data contained in a vertical retrace line interval of said broadcasting signal ; video changeover switch driving means for developing a switching signal in response to said identification signal for said stereoscopic program data and said right data being developed from said first information data processing means ; and switching means for selectively applying said first and second video signals from said video receiving means to left and right LCD panels of left and right optical systems respectively in response to said switching signal being outputted from said video changeover switch driving means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (LCD panel) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5001555A CLAIM 5 . A stereoscopic television receiver comprising : video receiving means for developing first and second video signals from a broadcasting receiver through an antenna ; first information data processing means for developing an identification signal for stereoscopic program data and right data after separating stereoscopic program data and left/right data from information data contained in a vertical retrace line interval of said broadcasting signal ; video changeover switch driving means for developing a switching signal in response to said identification signal for said stereoscopic program data and said right data being developed from said first information data processing means ; and switching means for selectively applying said first and second video signals from said video receiving means to left and right LCD panel (vibration sensor means) s of left and right optical systems respectively in response to said switching signal being outputted from said video changeover switch driving means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (LCD panel) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5001555A CLAIM 5 . A stereoscopic television receiver comprising : video receiving means for developing first and second video signals from a broadcasting receiver through an antenna ; first information data processing means for developing an identification signal for stereoscopic program data and right data after separating stereoscopic program data and left/right data from information data contained in a vertical retrace line interval of said broadcasting signal ; video changeover switch driving means for developing a switching signal in response to said identification signal for said stereoscopic program data and said right data being developed from said first information data processing means ; and switching means for selectively applying said first and second video signals from said video receiving means to left and right LCD panel (vibration sensor means) s of left and right optical systems respectively in response to said switching signal being outputted from said video changeover switch driving means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (second tuners) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (respective output signals) to a data processing means (data processing means) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (respective output signals) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (video receiver) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5001555A CLAIM 1 . A stereoscopic television receiver , comprising : a first tuner for tuning a broadcasting signal received by an antenna in response to a first channel selection signal from a channel selector ; a first demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said tuner ; a first data separator for separating information data from the output signal of said first demodulator and outputting frequency data , stereoscopic program data and left/right data therefrom ; a tuning controller for generating a second channel selection signal from said frequency data of said first data separator ; a first sterepscopic program data identifier for identifying said stereoscopic program data from said first data separator ; a first right data identifier for identifying said left/right data from said first data separator ; an AND gate for logically combining the output signal from said first stereoscopic program data identifier with the output signal from said first right data identifier ; a second tuner for tuning said broadcasting signal being received at said antenna by said channel selection signal from said tuning controller ; a second demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said second tuner ; first and second signal processors and for processing the respective output signals (data sensors, data carrying capacities) from said first and second demodulators and ; first and second for outputting the output signals from said first and second signal processors as first and second LCD driving signals respectively ; a switch for selecting the output signals from said first and second LCD drivers in response to the output signal from said AND gate ; and left and right optical system for indicating the signals being output to first and second movable terminals of said switch on a television screen after converting the signals into video signals . US5001555A CLAIM 5 . A stereoscopic television receiver comprising : video receiving means for developing first and second video signals from a broadcasting receiver through an antenna ; first information data processing means (data processing means) for developing an identification signal for stereoscopic program data and right data after separating stereoscopic program data and left/right data from information data contained in a vertical retrace line interval of said broadcasting signal ; video changeover switch driving means for developing a switching signal in response to said identification signal for said stereoscopic program data and said right data being developed from said first information data processing means ; and switching means for selectively applying said first and second video signals from said video receiving means to left and right LCD panels of left and right optical systems respectively in response to said switching signal being outputted from said video changeover switch driving means . US5001555A CLAIM 8 . The stereoscopic television receiver as claimed in claim 5 or 7 , further comprising a video receiver (control means) power controller for applying power to said video receiving means in response to said identification signal of said stereoscopic program data output from said first information data processing means whereby power to said video receiving means for developing said second video signal is cut off during mono-broadcasting . US5001555A CLAIM 9 . The television receiver as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said video receiving means comprises : first and second tuners (analogue format) for tuning said broadcasting signal in response to a channel selection signal ; 1 first and second deomdulators for demodulating the output signals of said first and second tuners ; first and second signal processing means for developing synchronization and video signals from the output signals of said first and second demodulators ; and first and second LCD drivers for driving said left and right LCD panels in response to said synchronization and video signals from said first and second signal processing means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (video receiver) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5001555A CLAIM 8 . The stereoscopic television receiver as claimed in claim 5 or 7 , further comprising a video receiver (control means) power controller for applying power to said video receiving means in response to said identification signal of said stereoscopic program data output from said first information data processing means whereby power to said video receiving means for developing said second video signal is cut off during mono-broadcasting . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (LCD panel) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5001555A CLAIM 5 . A stereoscopic television receiver comprising : video receiving means for developing first and second video signals from a broadcasting receiver through an antenna ; first information data processing means for developing an identification signal for stereoscopic program data and right data after separating stereoscopic program data and left/right data from information data contained in a vertical retrace line interval of said broadcasting signal ; video changeover switch driving means for developing a switching signal in response to said identification signal for said stereoscopic program data and said right data being developed from said first information data processing means ; and switching means for selectively applying said first and second video signals from said video receiving means to left and right LCD panel (vibration sensor means) s of left and right optical systems respectively in response to said switching signal being outputted from said video changeover switch driving means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (respective output signals) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5001555A CLAIM 1 . A stereoscopic television receiver , comprising : a first tuner for tuning a broadcasting signal received by an antenna in response to a first channel selection signal from a channel selector ; a first demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said tuner ; a first data separator for separating information data from the output signal of said first demodulator and outputting frequency data , stereoscopic program data and left/right data therefrom ; a tuning controller for generating a second channel selection signal from said frequency data of said first data separator ; a first sterepscopic program data identifier for identifying said stereoscopic program data from said first data separator ; a first right data identifier for identifying said left/right data from said first data separator ; an AND gate for logically combining the output signal from said first stereoscopic program data identifier with the output signal from said first right data identifier ; a second tuner for tuning said broadcasting signal being received at said antenna by said channel selection signal from said tuning controller ; a second demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said second tuner ; first and second signal processors and for processing the respective output signals (data sensors, data carrying capacities) from said first and second demodulators and ; first and second for outputting the output signals from said first and second signal processors as first and second LCD driving signals respectively ; a switch for selecting the output signals from said first and second LCD drivers in response to the output signal from said AND gate ; and left and right optical system for indicating the signals being output to first and second movable terminals of said switch on a television screen after converting the signals into video signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (respective output signals) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5001555A CLAIM 1 . A stereoscopic television receiver , comprising : a first tuner for tuning a broadcasting signal received by an antenna in response to a first channel selection signal from a channel selector ; a first demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said tuner ; a first data separator for separating information data from the output signal of said first demodulator and outputting frequency data , stereoscopic program data and left/right data therefrom ; a tuning controller for generating a second channel selection signal from said frequency data of said first data separator ; a first sterepscopic program data identifier for identifying said stereoscopic program data from said first data separator ; a first right data identifier for identifying said left/right data from said first data separator ; an AND gate for logically combining the output signal from said first stereoscopic program data identifier with the output signal from said first right data identifier ; a second tuner for tuning said broadcasting signal being received at said antenna by said channel selection signal from said tuning controller ; a second demodulator for demodulating the output signal from said second tuner ; first and second signal processors and for processing the respective output signals (data sensors, data carrying capacities) from said first and second demodulators and ; first and second for outputting the output signals from said first and second signal processors as first and second LCD driving signals respectively ; a switch for selecting the output signals from said first and second LCD drivers in response to the output signal from said AND gate ; and left and right optical system for indicating the signals being output to first and second movable terminals of said switch on a television screen after converting the signals into video signals . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (LCD panel) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5001555A CLAIM 5 . A stereoscopic television receiver comprising : video receiving means for developing first and second video signals from a broadcasting receiver through an antenna ; first information data processing means for developing an identification signal for stereoscopic program data and right data after separating stereoscopic program data and left/right data from information data contained in a vertical retrace line interval of said broadcasting signal ; video changeover switch driving means for developing a switching signal in response to said identification signal for said stereoscopic program data and said right data being developed from said first information data processing means ; and switching means for selectively applying said first and second video signals from said video receiving means to left and right LCD panel (vibration sensor means) s of left and right optical systems respectively in response to said switching signal being outputted from said video changeover switch driving means . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4933935A Filed: 1989-03-27 Issued: 1990-06-12 Communications systems (Original Assignee) British Telecommunications PLC (Current Assignee) British Telecommunications PLC John L. Adams |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (equal length) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (equal length) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4933935A CLAIM 37 . A communications network system capable of carrying delay sensitive information , such as voice , together with non-delay sensitive information , such as data , said system including : a network link ; a plurality of stations connected to each other via the link ; means for providing a number of equal length (data rate, data carrying capacities) time slots for allowing said stations to communicate with each other along the link ; means for allocating d information slots to a station , where d is an integer greater than zero and where each station may have different value for d ; means for determining whether the d allocation of a station has been used ; means for transferring information from one of said stations into an empty slot irrespective of its time relationship to earlier empty slots utilized by that station and irrespective of whether another location is currently transmitting onto the link provided that the d allocation of that station has not been used ; and means for requesting a further allocation of d slots at any station using an empty information slot . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (coded information) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4933935A CLAIM 8 . A method of controlling communications between stations in a communications network having a plurality of stations which can communicate via a ring ; said method comprising the steps of : providing information in digital form for transmission from one station to another in message slots which circulate around the ring , each message slot being provided as a first group of control bits and a second group of data bits , each station when it requires to transmit assuming an active state in which it inserts digitally encoded information (sense vibrations) into empty slots for transmission to a destination station via the ring , determining whether a station has transmitted information into d slots , where d is an integer greater than zero and where each station may have a different value for d , allowing a station to transmit information into an empty slot onto the ring to said destination station provided that d slots have not already been transmitted from said station irrespective of the time relationship of the empty slot to earlier empty slots utilized by that station and irrespective of whether another is currently transmitting onto the ring , controlling said station , after it has inserted information into d slots to enter a state in which it cannot gain access to empty slots for the transmission of information until it is reset in response to recognition of an empty slot having travelled at least once around the ring , said resets being issued to each of said stations so that no station is in a preferential position with regard to the rate of reception of resets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (equal length) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (equal length) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4933935A CLAIM 30 . A communications multiplexer for multiplexing message blocks on a communications link comprising : a plurality of queues for message blocks to be transmitted onto the communications link , control means (control means) to give an allocation of d blocks to each queue , wherein each queue may have a different value for d and where d is an integer greater than zero , means for deciding which block should be selected for transmission onto the link if blocks are waiting in two or more queues which have not exhausted their d allocations , the selected block being chosen irrespective of the time relationship to other blocks transmitted on the link from the same queue ; said control means including means for determining if d blocks have already been transmitted onto the link from a queue , and means for allowing a queue to transmit a block onto the communication link provided that d blocks have not already transmitted from said queue , and wherein if d blocks are transmitted onto the link from a queue , that queue is inhibited from transmitting further blocks until a further allocation is received . US4933935A CLAIM 37 . A communications network system capable of carrying delay sensitive information , such as voice , together with non-delay sensitive information , such as data , said system including : a network link ; a plurality of stations connected to each other via the link ; means for providing a number of equal length (data rate, data carrying capacities) time slots for allowing said stations to communicate with each other along the link ; means for allocating d information slots to a station , where d is an integer greater than zero and where each station may have different value for d ; means for determining whether the d allocation of a station has been used ; means for transferring information from one of said stations into an empty slot irrespective of its time relationship to earlier empty slots utilized by that station and irrespective of whether another location is currently transmitting onto the link provided that the d allocation of that station has not been used ; and means for requesting a further allocation of d slots at any station using an empty information slot . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4933935A CLAIM 30 . A communications multiplexer for multiplexing message blocks on a communications link comprising : a plurality of queues for message blocks to be transmitted onto the communications link , control means (control means) to give an allocation of d blocks to each queue , wherein each queue may have a different value for d and where d is an integer greater than zero , means for deciding which block should be selected for transmission onto the link if blocks are waiting in two or more queues which have not exhausted their d allocations , the selected block being chosen irrespective of the time relationship to other blocks transmitted on the link from the same queue ; said control means including means for determining if d blocks have already been transmitted onto the link from a queue , and means for allowing a queue to transmit a block onto the communication link provided that d blocks have not already transmitted from said queue , and wherein if d blocks are transmitted onto the link from a queue , that queue is inhibited from transmitting further blocks until a further allocation is received . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (coded information) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations (has two) so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4933935A CLAIM 8 . A method of controlling communications between stations in a communications network having a plurality of stations which can communicate via a ring ; said method comprising the steps of : providing information in digital form for transmission from one station to another in message slots which circulate around the ring , each message slot being provided as a first group of control bits and a second group of data bits , each station when it requires to transmit assuming an active state in which it inserts digitally encoded information (sense vibrations) into empty slots for transmission to a destination station via the ring , determining whether a station has transmitted information into d slots , where d is an integer greater than zero and where each station may have a different value for d , allowing a station to transmit information into an empty slot onto the ring to said destination station provided that d slots have not already been transmitted from said station irrespective of the time relationship of the empty slot to earlier empty slots utilized by that station and irrespective of whether another is currently transmitting onto the ring , controlling said station , after it has inserted information into d slots to enter a state in which it cannot gain access to empty slots for the transmission of information until it is reset in response to recognition of an empty slot having travelled at least once around the ring , said resets being issued to each of said stations so that no station is in a preferential position with regard to the rate of reception of resets . US4933935A CLAIM 10 . A method as claimed in claim 9 , further including the step of setting via each station which senses an empty slot having a control bit which is so set , a further control bit , a slot which has two (three locations) control bits so set operating to carry out said resetting of stations . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5124980A Filed: 1989-03-20 Issued: 1992-06-23 Synchronous multiport digital 2-way communications network using T1 PCM on a CATV cable (Original Assignee) Maki Gerald G Gerald G. Maki |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said transmission, said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5124980A CLAIM 1 . A communication system comprising a central head end station connected to a multichannel transmission medium and a plurality of remote stations also connected to said transmission (data packet, data rate) medium at various distances from said head end station , said head end station including receiver means for receiving from said plurality of remote stations a serial synchronous time domain multiplex data stream in baseband or modulated signal form containing a plurality of sequential time slots arranged in a repetitious data frame , each time slot dedicated at any given instant to contain a data word of a predetermined number of bits transmitted by one particular remote station of said plurality of remote stations , and automatic gain control means , hereinafter referred to as AGC means , for setting the gain of said receiver means to an optimum independent value for each of said time (data packet, data rate) slots at or immediately prior to the beginning of each of said time slots , wherein said AGC means includes memory means for storing an independent automatic gain control value , hereinafter referred to as AGC value , associated with each time slot , measurement means for measuring the signal amplitude of said data stream received in each time slot , and correcting means for automatically correcting each of said stored AGC values to compensate for variations in signal level of said data stream . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission, said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5124980A CLAIM 1 . A communication system comprising a central head end station connected to a multichannel transmission medium and a plurality of remote stations also connected to said transmission (data packet, data rate) medium at various distances from said head end station , said head end station including receiver means for receiving from said plurality of remote stations a serial synchronous time domain multiplex data stream in baseband or modulated signal form containing a plurality of sequential time slots arranged in a repetitious data frame , each time slot dedicated at any given instant to contain a data word of a predetermined number of bits transmitted by one particular remote station of said plurality of remote stations , and automatic gain control means , hereinafter referred to as AGC means , for setting the gain of said receiver means to an optimum independent value for each of said time (data packet, data rate) slots at or immediately prior to the beginning of each of said time slots , wherein said AGC means includes memory means for storing an independent automatic gain control value , hereinafter referred to as AGC value , associated with each time slot , measurement means for measuring the signal amplitude of said data stream received in each time slot , and correcting means for automatically correcting each of said stored AGC values to compensate for variations in signal level of said data stream . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said transmission, said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5124980A CLAIM 1 . A communication system comprising a central head end station connected to a multichannel transmission medium and a plurality of remote stations also connected to said transmission (data packet, data rate) medium at various distances from said head end station , said head end station including receiver means for receiving from said plurality of remote stations a serial synchronous time domain multiplex data stream in baseband or modulated signal form containing a plurality of sequential time slots arranged in a repetitious data frame , each time slot dedicated at any given instant to contain a data word of a predetermined number of bits transmitted by one particular remote station of said plurality of remote stations , and automatic gain control means (control means) , hereinafter referred to as AGC means , for setting the gain of said receiver means to an optimum independent value for each of said time (data packet, data rate) slots at or immediately prior to the beginning of each of said time slots , wherein said AGC means includes memory means for storing an independent automatic gain control value , hereinafter referred to as AGC value , associated with each time slot , measurement means for measuring the signal amplitude of said data stream received in each time slot , and correcting means for automatically correcting each of said stored AGC values to compensate for variations in signal level of said data stream . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (instant t) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5124980A CLAIM 1 . A communication system comprising a central head end station connected to a multichannel transmission medium and a plurality of remote stations also connected to said transmission medium at various distances from said head end station , said head end station including receiver means for receiving from said plurality of remote stations a serial synchronous time domain multiplex data stream in baseband or modulated signal form containing a plurality of sequential time slots arranged in a repetitious data frame , each time slot dedicated at any given instant t (processing function) o contain a data word of a predetermined number of bits transmitted by one particular remote station of said plurality of remote stations , and automatic gain control means (control means) , hereinafter referred to as AGC means , for setting the gain of said receiver means to an optimum independent value for each of said time slots at or immediately prior to the beginning of each of said time slots , wherein said AGC means includes memory means for storing an independent automatic gain control value , hereinafter referred to as AGC value , associated with each time slot , measurement means for measuring the signal amplitude of said data stream received in each time slot , and correcting means for automatically correcting each of said stored AGC values to compensate for variations in signal level of said data stream . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4970717A Filed: 1989-02-23 Issued: 1990-11-13 Photonic local/metropolitan area network (Original Assignee) Nokia Bell Labs (Current Assignee) Nokia Bell Labs ; AT&T Corp Zygmunt Haas |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (second packet) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4970717A CLAIM 3 . The local area network of claim 2 further comprising first packet detector means coupled to said first optical fiber path at said second switching node to detect the occurence of a packet , and second packet (data packets) detector means coupled to said second optical fiber path at said first switching node to detect the occurence of a packet . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (first optical fiber) of said virtual ports . |
US4970717A CLAIM 1 . A local area network for providing communications paths for packets among a plurality of nodes , comprising a first switching node ; a second switching node ; a first optical fiber (respective one) path ; a second optical fiber path ; said first and second optical fiber paths having a combined length which is not less than that of a single packet and not greater than that of two packets ; and switch means to controllably selectively couple said first optical fiber path to transmit a packet from said first switching node to said second switching node when said second node is free to accept said packet and to controllably selectively couple said first optical fiber path to said second optical fiber path to return the packet on said first optical fiber path via said second optical fiber paths back toward said first switching node when said second node is not free to accept said packet . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5003477A Filed: 1989-02-02 Issued: 1991-03-26 Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp Kunihiro Abe, Masanori Sakamoto, Tomoya Kobayashi |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5003477A CLAIM 3 . In a diagnosis system for an electronic control system mounted on a motor vehicle having sensing means (sense vibrations) including switches for detecting operating conditions of the vehicle , means for storing output data from said sensing means and providing control data for controlling the vehicle , diagnosis means responsive to said at least one of said control and output data for diagnosing said at least one data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a mode code of a diagnosis mode into said diagnosis means , a detachable memory cartridge detachably connected to said diagnosis means for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said at least one data , connecting means for connecting said diagnosis means with said electronic control system and said detachable memory cartridge which have different types of data signals being transmitted in response to a demand signal , the improvement in the diagnosis system which comprises : an input/output interface provided in said diagnosis means to transmit said data signals between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge ; a first communication line provided in said diagnosis means for connecting said electronic control system with said input/output interface ; a second communication line provided in said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said diagnosis means with said detachable memory cartridge ; said connecting means comprising : a first connector interposed between said electronic control system and said diagnosis means for connecting said first communication line with said electronic control system ; and a second connector interposed between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said second communication line with said input/output interface so as to be able to transmit additional data of said different types of data signals without changing said detachable memory cartridge . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5003477A CLAIM 3 . In a diagnosis system for an electronic control system mounted on a motor vehicle having sensing means including switches for detecting operating conditions of the vehicle , means for storing output data from said sensing means and providing control data for controlling the vehicle , diagnosis means responsive to said at least one of said control and output data for diagnosing said at least one data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a mode code of a diagnosis mode into said diagnosis means , a detachable memory cartridge detachably connected to said diagnosis means for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said at least one data , connecting means for connecting said diagnosis means with said electronic control system and said detachable memory cartridge which have different types of data signals being transmitted in response to a demand signal , the improvement in the diagnosis system which comprises : an input/output interface provided in said diagnosis means to transmit said data signals between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge ; a first communication line provided in said diagnosis means for connecting said electronic control system with said input (control means) /output interface ; a second communication line provided in said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said diagnosis means with said detachable memory cartridge ; said connecting means comprising : a first connector interposed between said electronic control system and said diagnosis means for connecting said first communication line with said electronic control system ; and a second connector interposed between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said second communication line with said input/output interface so as to be able to transmit additional data of said different types of data signals without changing said detachable memory cartridge . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5003477A CLAIM 3 . In a diagnosis system for an electronic control system mounted on a motor vehicle having sensing means including switches for detecting operating conditions of the vehicle , means for storing output data from said sensing means and providing control data for controlling the vehicle , diagnosis means responsive to said at least one of said control and output data for diagnosing said at least one data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a mode code of a diagnosis mode into said diagnosis means , a detachable memory cartridge detachably connected to said diagnosis means for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said at least one data , connecting means for connecting said diagnosis means with said electronic control system and said detachable memory cartridge which have different types of data signals being transmitted in response to a demand signal , the improvement in the diagnosis system which comprises : an input/output interface provided in said diagnosis means to transmit said data signals between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge ; a first communication line provided in said diagnosis means for connecting said electronic control system with said input (control means) /output interface ; a second communication line provided in said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said diagnosis means with said detachable memory cartridge ; said connecting means comprising : a first connector interposed between said electronic control system and said diagnosis means for connecting said first communication line with said electronic control system ; and a second connector interposed between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said second communication line with said input/output interface so as to be able to transmit additional data of said different types of data signals without changing said detachable memory cartridge . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5003477A CLAIM 3 . In a diagnosis system for an electronic control system mounted on a motor vehicle having sensing means (sense vibrations) including switches for detecting operating conditions of the vehicle , means for storing output data from said sensing means and providing control data for controlling the vehicle , diagnosis means responsive to said at least one of said control and output data for diagnosing said at least one data and for providing diagnosis data , display means for displaying said diagnosis data , a keyboard for inputting a mode code of a diagnosis mode into said diagnosis means , a detachable memory cartridge detachably connected to said diagnosis means for storing a plurality of programs for diagnosing said at least one data , connecting means for connecting said diagnosis means with said electronic control system and said detachable memory cartridge which have different types of data signals being transmitted in response to a demand signal , the improvement in the diagnosis system which comprises : an input/output interface provided in said diagnosis means to transmit said data signals between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge ; a first communication line provided in said diagnosis means for connecting said electronic control system with said input/output interface ; a second communication line provided in said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said diagnosis means with said detachable memory cartridge ; said connecting means comprising : a first connector interposed between said electronic control system and said diagnosis means for connecting said first communication line with said electronic control system ; and a second connector interposed between said diagnosis means and said detachable memory cartridge for connecting said second communication line with said input/output interface so as to be able to transmit additional data of said different types of data signals without changing said detachable memory cartridge . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4965850A Filed: 1989-01-23 Issued: 1990-10-23 System for and method of assigning frequencies in a communications system with no central control of frequency allocation (Original Assignee) Schloemer Jerry R (Current Assignee) WIRELESS SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY Inc Jerry R. Schloemer |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (frequency channel assignment) from at least two data sensors (real time) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4965850A CLAIM 1 . In a communication system comprising a plurality of base sites comprising transmitter and receiver means and a plurality of mobiles comprising transmitter and receiver units which can be selectively operated on a plurality of frequency channels , a method of making frequency channel assignment (communications channel) of said mobiles to said base sites by real time (data sensors) signal comparisons without reference to a geographical pattern and without use of a central frequency assignment control said method consisting of conducting the following tests before making a frequency channel assignment to a new , that is to be assigned , mobile : a . determining whether signal transmissions from a new base site , that is the base site to which said new mobile is to be assigned will cause interference at a previously assigned mobile , b . determining whether said new mobile will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned base site , c . determining whether said new base site will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned mobile , and d . determining whether signal transmissions from said new mobile causes interference at a previously assigned base site ; and , making said channel assignment . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (real time) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4965850A CLAIM 1 . In a communication system comprising a plurality of base sites comprising transmitter and receiver means and a plurality of mobiles comprising transmitter and receiver units which can be selectively operated on a plurality of frequency channels , a method of making frequency channel assignment of said mobiles to said base sites by real time (data sensors) signal comparisons without reference to a geographical pattern and without use of a central frequency assignment control said method consisting of conducting the following tests before making a frequency channel assignment to a new , that is to be assigned , mobile : a . determining whether signal transmissions from a new base site , that is the base site to which said new mobile is to be assigned will cause interference at a previously assigned mobile , b . determining whether said new mobile will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned base site , c . determining whether said new base site will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned mobile , and d . determining whether signal transmissions from said new mobile causes interference at a previously assigned base site ; and , making said channel assignment . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (frequency channel assignment) from at least two local data sensors (real time) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4965850A CLAIM 1 . In a communication system comprising a plurality of base sites comprising transmitter and receiver means and a plurality of mobiles comprising transmitter and receiver units which can be selectively operated on a plurality of frequency channels , a method of making frequency channel assignment (communications channel) of said mobiles to said base sites by real time (data sensors) signal comparisons without reference to a geographical pattern and without use of a central frequency assignment control said method consisting of conducting the following tests before making a frequency channel assignment to a new , that is to be assigned , mobile : a . determining whether signal transmissions from a new base site , that is the base site to which said new mobile is to be assigned will cause interference at a previously assigned mobile , b . determining whether said new mobile will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned base site , c . determining whether said new base site will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned mobile , and d . determining whether signal transmissions from said new mobile causes interference at a previously assigned base site ; and , making said channel assignment . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4965850A CLAIM 1 . In a communication system comprising a plurality of base sites comprising transmitter and receiver means and a plurality of mobiles comprising transmitter and receiver units which can be selectively operated on a plurality of frequency channels , a method of making frequency channel assignment of said mobiles to said base sites by real time (data sensors) signal comparisons without reference to a geographical pattern and without use of a central frequency assignment control said method consisting of conducting the following tests before making a frequency channel assignment to a new , that is to be assigned , mobile : a . determining whether signal transmissions from a new base site , that is the base site to which said new mobile is to be assigned will cause interference at a previously assigned mobile , b . determining whether said new mobile will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned base site , c . determining whether said new base site will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned mobile , and d . determining whether signal transmissions from said new mobile causes interference at a previously assigned base site ; and , making said channel assignment . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4965850A CLAIM 1 . In a communication system comprising a plurality of base sites comprising transmitter and receiver means and a plurality of mobiles comprising transmitter and receiver units which can be selectively operated on a plurality of frequency channels , a method of making frequency channel assignment of said mobiles to said base sites by real time (data sensors) signal comparisons without reference to a geographical pattern and without use of a central frequency assignment control said method consisting of conducting the following tests before making a frequency channel assignment to a new , that is to be assigned , mobile : a . determining whether signal transmissions from a new base site , that is the base site to which said new mobile is to be assigned will cause interference at a previously assigned mobile , b . determining whether said new mobile will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned base site , c . determining whether said new base site will be interfered with by signal transmissions from a previously assigned mobile , and d . determining whether signal transmissions from said new mobile causes interference at a previously assigned base site ; and , making said channel assignment . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5025486A Filed: 1988-12-09 Issued: 1991-06-18 Wireless communication system with parallel polling (Original Assignee) Dallas Semiconductor Corp (Current Assignee) Dallas Semiconductor Corp Kevin M. Klughart |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5025486A CLAIM 1 . A wireless communication (sense vibrations) system , comprising : at least one base station , and a set of remote modules ; wherein said base station includes a first RF transmitter capable of operation at a first frequency , and a second RF receiver capable of operation at a second frequency ; and wherein each of said remote modules includes a first RF receiver capable of operation at said first frequency , and a second RF transmitter capable of operation at said second frequency ; and said first transmitter and said second receiver of said base station , and said second transmitter and said first receiver of said remote module , are connected so that said base station and said remote module can carry on data communications on said first and second frequencies , but only while in mutual proximity ; wherein said base station can broadcast a polling command , over said first frequency , to ascertain what remote modules are in proximity at a given moment ; whereupon , if a respective one of said modules happens to be in proximity to said base station and respective module will receive said poling command through said respective first receiver , and will respond to said polling command , throuyh said respective second transmitter thereof , with a response which includes an identification field ; and wherein at least a portion of said identification field contains bit positions which are individually , and not combinatorially or numerically , assigned to correspond to respective subsets of said set of remote modules ; and wherein said base station contains logic to decode response to said polling command , and to determine the presence of multiple ones of said subsets of said modules , if ones of said subsets simultaneously respond to said polling command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said module) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5025486A CLAIM 1 . A wireless communication system , comprising : at least one base station , and a set of remote modules ; wherein said base station includes a first RF transmitter capable of operation at a first frequency , and a second RF receiver capable of operation at a second frequency ; and wherein each of said remote modules includes a first RF receiver capable of operation at said first frequency , and a second RF transmitter capable of operation at said second frequency ; and said first transmitter and said second receiver of said base station , and said second transmitter and said first receiver of said remote module , are connected so that said base station and said remote module can carry on data communications on said first and second frequencies , but only while in mutual proximity ; wherein said base station can broadcast a polling command , over said first frequency , to ascertain what remote modules are in proximity at a given moment ; whereupon , if a respective one of said module (control means) s happens to be in proximity to said base station and respective module will receive said poling command through said respective first receiver , and will respond to said polling command , throuyh said respective second transmitter thereof , with a response which includes an identification field ; and wherein at least a portion of said identification field contains bit positions which are individually , and not combinatorially or numerically , assigned to correspond to respective subsets of said set of remote modules ; and wherein said base station contains logic to decode response to said polling command , and to determine the presence of multiple ones of said subsets of said modules , if ones of said subsets simultaneously respond to said polling command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said module) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (respective one) of said virtual ports . |
US5025486A CLAIM 1 . A wireless communication system , comprising : at least one base station , and a set of remote modules ; wherein said base station includes a first RF transmitter capable of operation at a first frequency , and a second RF receiver capable of operation at a second frequency ; and wherein each of said remote modules includes a first RF receiver capable of operation at said first frequency , and a second RF transmitter capable of operation at said second frequency ; and said first transmitter and said second receiver of said base station , and said second transmitter and said first receiver of said remote module , are connected so that said base station and said remote module can carry on data communications on said first and second frequencies , but only while in mutual proximity ; wherein said base station can broadcast a polling command , over said first frequency , to ascertain what remote modules are in proximity at a given moment ; whereupon , if a respective one (respective one) of said module (control means) s happens to be in proximity to said base station and respective module will receive said poling command through said respective first receiver , and will respond to said polling command , throuyh said respective second transmitter thereof , with a response which includes an identification field ; and wherein at least a portion of said identification field contains bit positions which are individually , and not combinatorially or numerically , assigned to correspond to respective subsets of said set of remote modules ; and wherein said base station contains logic to decode response to said polling command , and to determine the presence of multiple ones of said subsets of said modules , if ones of said subsets simultaneously respond to said polling command . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (wireless communication) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5025486A CLAIM 1 . A wireless communication (sense vibrations) system , comprising : at least one base station , and a set of remote modules ; wherein said base station includes a first RF transmitter capable of operation at a first frequency , and a second RF receiver capable of operation at a second frequency ; and wherein each of said remote modules includes a first RF receiver capable of operation at said first frequency , and a second RF transmitter capable of operation at said second frequency ; and said first transmitter and said second receiver of said base station , and said second transmitter and said first receiver of said remote module , are connected so that said base station and said remote module can carry on data communications on said first and second frequencies , but only while in mutual proximity ; wherein said base station can broadcast a polling command , over said first frequency , to ascertain what remote modules are in proximity at a given moment ; whereupon , if a respective one of said modules happens to be in proximity to said base station and respective module will receive said poling command through said respective first receiver , and will respond to said polling command , throuyh said respective second transmitter thereof , with a response which includes an identification field ; and wherein at least a portion of said identification field contains bit positions which are individually , and not combinatorially or numerically , assigned to correspond to respective subsets of said set of remote modules ; and wherein said base station contains logic to decode response to said polling command , and to determine the presence of multiple ones of said subsets of said modules , if ones of said subsets simultaneously respond to said polling command . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4972505A Filed: 1988-12-06 Issued: 1990-11-20 Tunnel distributed cable antenna system with signal top coupling approximately same radiated energy (Original Assignee) Isberg Reuben A (Current Assignee) Intel Corp ; P-Wave Holdings LLC Reuben A. Isberg |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (receiving antennas, said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors, processing function) proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 8 . A system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said coaxial cables each have an outer metallic shield and a center metal conductor , wherein at least one of said cable segments has a hole extending through said outer metallic shield and exposing said center conductor , and wherein at least one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) tap means includes a metal clamp surrounding and gripping the cable segment with which it is associated , said clamp having a threaded hole adjacent said hole in said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (radio frequencies, receiving radio) . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio (frequency basis, radio frequencies) frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 10 . A system as set forth in claim 8 , wherein said at least one signal tap means includes a threaded metal tube threaded into said threaded hole in said clamp , a coaxial cable connector at one end of said tube , and a series-connected resistor and capacitor connected between and to said coaxial cable segment connector of said tap means and said center conductor of said cable segment , said capacitor having a low impedance to radio frequencies (frequency basis, radio frequencies) and said resistor having a selected value of resistance to enable a selected amount of radio frequency energy to be coupled to or from said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (receiving antennas, said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors, processing function) proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 8 . A system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said coaxial cables each have an outer metallic shield and a center metal conductor , wherein at least one of said cable segments has a hole extending through said outer metallic shield and exposing said center conductor , and wherein at least one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) tap means includes a metal clamp surrounding and gripping the cable segment with which it is associated , said clamp having a threaded hole adjacent said hole in said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (radio frequencies, receiving radio) . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio (frequency basis, radio frequencies) frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 10 . A system as set forth in claim 8 , wherein said at least one signal tap means includes a threaded metal tube threaded into said threaded hole in said clamp , a coaxial cable connector at one end of said tube , and a series-connected resistor and capacitor connected between and to said coaxial cable segment connector of said tap means and said center conductor of said cable segment , said capacitor having a low impedance to radio frequencies (frequency basis, radio frequencies) and said resistor having a selected value of resistance to enable a selected amount of radio frequency energy to be coupled to or from said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (receiving antennas, said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors, processing function) proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 8 . A system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said coaxial cables each have an outer metallic shield and a center metal conductor , wherein at least one of said cable segments has a hole extending through said outer metallic shield and exposing said center conductor , and wherein at least one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) tap means includes a metal clamp surrounding and gripping the cable segment with which it is associated , said clamp having a threaded hole adjacent said hole in said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (radio frequencies, receiving radio) . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio (frequency basis, radio frequencies) frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 10 . A system as set forth in claim 8 , wherein said at least one signal tap means includes a threaded metal tube threaded into said threaded hole in said clamp , a coaxial cable connector at one end of said tube , and a series-connected resistor and capacitor connected between and to said coaxial cable segment connector of said tap means and said center conductor of said cable segment , said capacitor having a low impedance to radio frequencies (frequency basis, radio frequencies) and said resistor having a selected value of resistance to enable a selected amount of radio frequency energy to be coupled to or from said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (receiving antennas, said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors, processing function) proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 8 . A system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said coaxial cables each have an outer metallic shield and a center metal conductor , wherein at least one of said cable segments has a hole extending through said outer metallic shield and exposing said center conductor , and wherein at least one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) tap means includes a metal clamp surrounding and gripping the cable segment with which it is associated , said clamp having a threaded hole adjacent said hole in said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (receiving antennas, said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors, processing function) proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 8 . A system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said coaxial cables each have an outer metallic shield and a center metal conductor , wherein at least one of said cable segments has a hole extending through said outer metallic shield and exposing said center conductor , and wherein at least one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) tap means includes a metal clamp surrounding and gripping the cable segment with which it is associated , said clamp having a threaded hole adjacent said hole in said cable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (receiving antennas, said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4972505A CLAIM 1 . A system for providing radio communication to and from a transceiver in a confined region into which external radio signals do not penetrate , said system comprising : (a) first and second elongated low loss coaxial cable segments in said region , (b) means for applying radio frequency signals to one end of said first cable segment , (c) a plurality of transmitting antennas proximate to said first cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (d) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said transmitting antennas to said first cable segment , each tap means having the function of extracting a preselected amount of radio frequency energy from said first cable segment and for feeding such preselected amount of energy to the transmitting antenna with which it is associated so that the energy radiated from each transmitting antenna is approximately the same , (e) a plurality of receiving antennas (data sensors, processing function) proximate to said second cable segment at spaced intervals therealong , (f) means for receiving radio frequency signals from one end of said second cable segment , (g) a plurality of signal tap means coupling each of said receiving antennas to said second cable segment , each tap means having the function of feeding a preselected amount of radio frequency energy to said second cable segment from the receiving antenna with which it is associated so that the total attenuation of signals received by each of said receiving antennas from said antennas to said one end of said second cable segment is approximately the same . US4972505A CLAIM 8 . A system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said coaxial cables each have an outer metallic shield and a center metal conductor , wherein at least one of said cable segments has a hole extending through said outer metallic shield and exposing said center conductor , and wherein at least one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) tap means includes a metal clamp surrounding and gripping the cable segment with which it is associated , said clamp having a threaded hole adjacent said hole in said cable . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4962456A Filed: 1988-11-30 Issued: 1990-10-09 Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle (Original Assignee) Fuji Jukogyo KK (Current Assignee) Subaru Corp Kunihiro Abe, Tomoya Kobayashi |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal, other one) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4962456A CLAIM 1 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having diagnosis means including a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch and a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said diagnosis means being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the diagnosis means comprising : first storing means in the cartridge for storing programs to diagnose the engine ; second storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of data formats representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; third storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of said data formats and one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) ing speeds ; and demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing said selected data format and signaling speed to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected program selected from the first storing means . US4962456A CLAIM 3 . The diagnosing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said select means is for selecting another one (data sensors, processing function) of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , when said answer signal is not provided by said electronic control system when said answer demand signal applied thereto does not correspond to said own data format and signaling speed of said electronic control system , and said demand means is for sending another answer demand signal representing said another one of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , to said electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal, other one) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4962456A CLAIM 1 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having diagnosis means including a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch and a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said diagnosis means being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the diagnosis means comprising : first storing means in the cartridge for storing programs to diagnose the engine ; second storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of data formats representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; third storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of said data formats and one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) ing speeds ; and demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing said selected data format and signaling speed to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected program selected from the first storing means . US4962456A CLAIM 3 . The diagnosing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said select means is for selecting another one (data sensors, processing function) of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , when said answer signal is not provided by said electronic control system when said answer demand signal applied thereto does not correspond to said own data format and signaling speed of said electronic control system , and said demand means is for sending another answer demand signal representing said another one of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , to said electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US4962456A CLAIM 5 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch , a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device and a communication control section provided with a CPU and a memory , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said communication control section being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the communication control section comprising : first select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of data formats stored in the memory representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; second select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing one (vibration data) of said data formats and signaling speeds to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and said diagnosing system comprises means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected data format and signaling speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal, other one) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4962456A CLAIM 1 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having diagnosis means including a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch and a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said diagnosis means being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the diagnosis means comprising : first storing means in the cartridge for storing programs to diagnose the engine ; second storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of data formats representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; third storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of said data formats and one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) ing speeds ; and demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing said selected data format and signaling speed to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected program selected from the first storing means . US4962456A CLAIM 3 . The diagnosing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said select means is for selecting another one (data sensors, processing function) of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , when said answer signal is not provided by said electronic control system when said answer demand signal applied thereto does not correspond to said own data format and signaling speed of said electronic control system , and said demand means is for sending another answer demand signal representing said another one of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , to said electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal, other one) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4962456A CLAIM 1 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having diagnosis means including a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch and a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said diagnosis means being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the diagnosis means comprising : first storing means in the cartridge for storing programs to diagnose the engine ; second storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of data formats representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; third storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of said data formats and one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) ing speeds ; and demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing said selected data format and signaling speed to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected program selected from the first storing means . US4962456A CLAIM 3 . The diagnosing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said select means is for selecting another one (data sensors, processing function) of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , when said answer signal is not provided by said electronic control system when said answer demand signal applied thereto does not correspond to said own data format and signaling speed of said electronic control system , and said demand means is for sending another answer demand signal representing said another one of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , to said electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (representing one) from said vibration sensing means . |
US4962456A CLAIM 5 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch , a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device and a communication control section provided with a CPU and a memory , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said communication control section being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the communication control section comprising : first select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of data formats stored in the memory representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; second select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing one (vibration data) of said data formats and signaling speeds to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and said diagnosing system comprises means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected data format and signaling speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal, other one) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4962456A CLAIM 1 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having diagnosis means including a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch and a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said diagnosis means being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the diagnosis means comprising : first storing means in the cartridge for storing programs to diagnose the engine ; second storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of data formats representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; third storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of said data formats and one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) ing speeds ; and demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing said selected data format and signaling speed to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected program selected from the first storing means . US4962456A CLAIM 3 . The diagnosing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said select means is for selecting another one (data sensors, processing function) of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , when said answer signal is not provided by said electronic control system when said answer demand signal applied thereto does not correspond to said own data format and signaling speed of said electronic control system , and said demand means is for sending another answer demand signal representing said another one of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , to said electronic control system . US4962456A CLAIM 5 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch , a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device and a communication control section provided with a CPU and a memory , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said communication control section being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the communication control section comprising : first select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of data formats stored in the memory representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; second select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing one (vibration data) of said data formats and signaling speeds to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and said diagnosing system comprises means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected data format and signaling speed . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal, other one) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4962456A CLAIM 1 . In a system for diagnosing an automotive engine which is mounted on a motor vehicle and controlled by an electronic control system , the diagnosing system having diagnosis means including a diagnosis device powered by turning on a power switch and a cartridge detachably connected to the diagnosis device , connecting means for transmitting signals between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device , a keyboard provided in said diagnosis device for inputting a keyboard signal , and said diagnosis means being responsive to said keyboard signal for monitoring operating condition of the engine , the improvement in the diagnosis means comprising : first storing means in the cartridge for storing programs to diagnose the engine ; second storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of data formats representing a plurality of transmitting patterns for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; third storing means in the diagnosis means for storing a plurality of signaling speeds representing a plurality of transmitting speeds for transmitting data between the electronic control system and the diagnosis device ; select means responsive solely to turning on the power switch for selecting one of said data formats and one of said signal (data sensors, processing function) ing speeds ; and demand means for sending an answer demand signal representing said selected data format and signaling speed to the electronic control system ; and wherein said electronic control system has its own data format and signaling speed dependent on its type of electronic control system for the engine , and said electronic control system is arranged to provide an answer signal when said answer demand signal applied thereto corresponds to said own data format and signaling speed ; and means responsive to said answer signal for performing a diagnosis dependent on a selected program selected from the first storing means . US4962456A CLAIM 3 . The diagnosing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said select means is for selecting another one (data sensors, processing function) of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , when said answer signal is not provided by said electronic control system when said answer demand signal applied thereto does not correspond to said own data format and signaling speed of said electronic control system , and said demand means is for sending another answer demand signal representing said another one of said data formats and another one of said signaling speeds , respectively , to said electronic control system . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4980886A Filed: 1988-11-03 Issued: 1990-12-25 Communication system utilizing dynamically slotted information (Original Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp (Current Assignee) Sprint International Communications Corp Simon Bernstein |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (dynamic bandwidth) from at least two data sensors (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (data rate) required for data transmission (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4980886A CLAIM 1 . Burst switching apparatus for a hybrid switching and transmission system adapted to carry traffic components of digital information including voice and data in multimedia slotted frames , comprising means for assigning said traffic components of the digital information in the form of bursts from preselected sources thereof to respective slots in each frame to guarantee transmission of the information generated by each active source within a predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) , and means for reallocating the bandwidth to provide additional slots within each frame , from among those slots allocated to then-inactive sources , to the active sources on a frame-by-frame basis as necessary to accommodate the respective bandwidths required for the information generated by the active sources from among the total available bandwidth of the system . US4980886A CLAIM 8 . The invention of claim 7 , wherein said bandwidth assignment rules implementing means further includes second rule means for establishing the size of each slot to be proportional to the assigned traffic data rate (data rate) . US4980886A CLAIM 12 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said bandwidth allocation control means includes means for generating a conditional access formula constituting another precedence function which is updated according to desired traffic handling procedures , and in which the actual allocation of slots is determined by the logical interaction between the current status (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) of the slots and the conditional access formula . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different sources in mid-transmission , for data transmission (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) s in accordance with said decision making process . US4980886A CLAIM 26 . The invention according to claim 25 , wherein said controlling means includes means for implementing a dynamic bandwidth (communications channel) allocation of said slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4980886A CLAIM 1 . Burst switching apparatus for a hybrid switching and transmission system adapted to carry traffic components of digital information including voice and data in multimedia slotted frames , comprising means for assigning said traffic components of the digital information in the form of bursts from preselected sources thereof to respective slots in each frame to guarantee transmission of the information generated by each active source within a predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) , and means for reallocating the bandwidth to provide additional slots within each frame , from among those slots allocated to then-inactive sources , to the active sources on a frame-by-frame basis as necessary to accommodate the respective bandwidths required for the information generated by the active sources from among the total available bandwidth of the system . US4980886A CLAIM 12 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said bandwidth allocation control means includes means for generating a conditional access formula constituting another precedence function which is updated according to desired traffic handling procedures , and in which the actual allocation of slots is determined by the logical interaction between the current status (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) of the slots and the conditional access formula . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different sources in mid-transmission , for data transmission (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) s in accordance with said decision making process . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US4980886A CLAIM 1 . Burst switching apparatus for a hybrid switching and transmission system adapted to carry traffic components of digital information including voice and data in multimedia slotted frames , comprising means for assigning said traffic components of the digital information in the form of bursts from preselected sources thereof to respective slots in each frame to guarantee transmission of the information generated by each active source within a predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) , and means for reallocating the bandwidth to provide additional slots within each frame , from among those slots allocated to then-inactive sources , to the active sources on a frame-by-frame basis as necessary to accommodate the respective bandwidths required for the information generated by the active sources from among the total available bandwidth of the system . US4980886A CLAIM 12 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said bandwidth allocation control means includes means for generating a conditional access formula constituting another precedence function which is updated according to desired traffic handling procedures , and in which the actual allocation of slots is determined by the logical interaction between the current status (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) of the slots and the conditional access formula . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different sources in mid-transmission , for data transmission (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) s in accordance with said decision making process . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (dynamic bandwidth) from at least two local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (data rate) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4980886A CLAIM 1 . Burst switching apparatus for a hybrid switching and transmission system adapted to carry traffic components of digital information including voice and data in multimedia slotted frames , comprising means for assigning said traffic components of the digital information in the form of bursts from preselected sources thereof to respective slots in each frame to guarantee transmission of the information generated by each active source within a predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) , and means for reallocating the bandwidth to provide additional slots within each frame , from among those slots allocated to then-inactive sources , to the active sources on a frame-by-frame basis as necessary to accommodate the respective bandwidths required for the information generated by the active sources from among the total available bandwidth of the system . US4980886A CLAIM 5 . The invention of claim 2 , wherein said reallocating means includes means for external bandwidth control , said external bandwidth control means (control means) including means for implementing bandwidth assignment rules , means for implementing bandwidth access control , and means for implementing bandwidth allocation control . US4980886A CLAIM 8 . The invention of claim 7 , wherein said bandwidth assignment rules implementing means further includes second rule means for establishing the size of each slot to be proportional to the assigned traffic data rate (data rate) . US4980886A CLAIM 12 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said bandwidth allocation control means includes means for generating a conditional access formula constituting another precedence function which is updated according to desired traffic handling procedures , and in which the actual allocation of slots is determined by the logical interaction between the current status (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) of the slots and the conditional access formula . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different sources in mid-transmission , for data transmission (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) s in accordance with said decision making process . US4980886A CLAIM 26 . The invention according to claim 25 , wherein said controlling means includes means for implementing a dynamic bandwidth (communications channel) allocation of said slots . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources (different source) and to interleave said data packets (only one) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4980886A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said means for implementing bandwidth assignment rules defines procedures to assign each slot in a master frame to a respective predetermined multimedia traffic component , including a first rule providing that assignment conditions are to be specified for each slot , a second rule providing that the size of the slot is to be defined by the respective component of the multimedia traffic , and a third rule providing that each dedicated slot is to have only one (data packets) assignment . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different source (local sources) s in mid-transmission , for data transmissions in accordance with said decision making process . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4980886A CLAIM 5 . The invention of claim 2 , wherein said reallocating means includes means for external bandwidth control , said external bandwidth control means (control means) including means for implementing bandwidth assignment rules , means for implementing bandwidth access control , and means for implementing bandwidth allocation control . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) from said vibration sensing means . |
US4980886A CLAIM 1 . Burst switching apparatus for a hybrid switching and transmission system adapted to carry traffic components of digital information including voice and data in multimedia slotted frames , comprising means for assigning said traffic components of the digital information in the form of bursts from preselected sources thereof to respective slots in each frame to guarantee transmission of the information generated by each active source within a predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) , and means for reallocating the bandwidth to provide additional slots within each frame , from among those slots allocated to then-inactive sources , to the active sources on a frame-by-frame basis as necessary to accommodate the respective bandwidths required for the information generated by the active sources from among the total available bandwidth of the system . US4980886A CLAIM 12 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said bandwidth allocation control means includes means for generating a conditional access formula constituting another precedence function which is updated according to desired traffic handling procedures , and in which the actual allocation of slots is determined by the logical interaction between the current status (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) of the slots and the conditional access formula . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different sources in mid-transmission , for data transmission (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) s in accordance with said decision making process . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4980886A CLAIM 1 . Burst switching apparatus for a hybrid switching and transmission system adapted to carry traffic components of digital information including voice and data in multimedia slotted frames , comprising means for assigning said traffic components of the digital information in the form of bursts from preselected sources thereof to respective slots in each frame to guarantee transmission of the information generated by each active source within a predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) , and means for reallocating the bandwidth to provide additional slots within each frame , from among those slots allocated to then-inactive sources , to the active sources on a frame-by-frame basis as necessary to accommodate the respective bandwidths required for the information generated by the active sources from among the total available bandwidth of the system . US4980886A CLAIM 12 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said bandwidth allocation control means includes means for generating a conditional access formula constituting another precedence function which is updated according to desired traffic handling procedures , and in which the actual allocation of slots is determined by the logical interaction between the current status (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) of the slots and the conditional access formula . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different sources in mid-transmission , for data transmission (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) s in accordance with said decision making process . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (predetermined bandwidth, current status, data transmission, representing one) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4980886A CLAIM 1 . Burst switching apparatus for a hybrid switching and transmission system adapted to carry traffic components of digital information including voice and data in multimedia slotted frames , comprising means for assigning said traffic components of the digital information in the form of bursts from preselected sources thereof to respective slots in each frame to guarantee transmission of the information generated by each active source within a predetermined bandwidth (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) , and means for reallocating the bandwidth to provide additional slots within each frame , from among those slots allocated to then-inactive sources , to the active sources on a frame-by-frame basis as necessary to accommodate the respective bandwidths required for the information generated by the active sources from among the total available bandwidth of the system . US4980886A CLAIM 12 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein said bandwidth allocation control means includes means for generating a conditional access formula constituting another precedence function which is updated according to desired traffic handling procedures , and in which the actual allocation of slots is determined by the logical interaction between the current status (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) of the slots and the conditional access formula . US4980886A CLAIM 17 . A digital transmission system for efficiently and intelligently distributing digital information from sources thereof among all of the slots in a multimedia frame having a specified bandwidth , comprising means for allowing a slot representing one (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) portion of the bandwidth to be occupied from start to finish of a transmission by a particular source , processing means for making decisions on the need for transmission among the sources and the availability of all then-currently inactive slots among all of the slots for each said multimedia frame , and means responsive to the decision making process for selectively controlling said allowing means to vary the occupancy of the slots by the different sources in mid-transmission , for data transmission (data sensors, data transmission, vibration data) s in accordance with said decision making process . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4991172A Filed: 1988-10-28 Issued: 1991-02-05 Design of a high speed packet switching node (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp Israel Cidon, Inder S. Gopal |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (one packet, only one) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4991172A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting variable size packets on a parallel communication bus from a FIFO memory of a source adapter to a FIFO memory of a selected destination adapter , said method for each packet of said packets comprising the steps of : (a) reading said packet , having at least two words therein , from said FIFO memory of said source adapter onto a bus with one word being transmitted on said bus during only one (data transmission, data packets) clock cycle , with all words of said packet being transmitted in consecutive clock cycles , with a link address of said packet appearing in a designated word of said packet that is transmitted on said bus and with only one packet (data transmission, data packets) being transmitted on said bus at any time , each of said words being large enough so as to contain a complete address , with only one said source adapter having control of said bus at any time , said one source adapter having control of said bus for the duration of one or more full packets being transmitted on said bus ; (b) identifying a first word and a last word of said packet to identify boundaries of said packet ; and (c) comparing , in one clock cycle , said link address in said designated word of said packet with link addresses in all adapters capable of accessing said bus , and writing words of said packet , from said first word to said last word , in FIFO memories of said all adapters whose link addresses match said link address in said designated word . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (FIFO memory) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4991172A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting variable size packets on a parallel communication bus from a FIFO memory (control means) of a source adapter to a FIFO memory of a selected destination adapter , said method for each packet of said packets comprising the steps of : (a) reading said packet , having at least two words therein , from said FIFO memory of said source adapter onto a bus with one word being transmitted on said bus during only one clock cycle , with all words of said packet being transmitted in consecutive clock cycles , with a link address of said packet appearing in a designated word of said packet that is transmitted on said bus and with only one packet being transmitted on said bus at any time , each of said words being large enough so as to contain a complete address , with only one said source adapter having control of said bus at any time , said one source adapter having control of said bus for the duration of one or more full packets being transmitted on said bus ; (b) identifying a first word and a last word of said packet to identify boundaries of said packet ; and (c) comparing , in one clock cycle , said link address in said designated word of said packet with link addresses in all adapters capable of accessing said bus , and writing words of said packet , from said first word to said last word , in FIFO memories of said all adapters whose link addresses match said link address in said designated word . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (one packet, only one) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4991172A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting variable size packets on a parallel communication bus from a FIFO memory of a source adapter to a FIFO memory of a selected destination adapter , said method for each packet of said packets comprising the steps of : (a) reading said packet , having at least two words therein , from said FIFO memory of said source adapter onto a bus with one word being transmitted on said bus during only one (data transmission, data packets) clock cycle , with all words of said packet being transmitted in consecutive clock cycles , with a link address of said packet appearing in a designated word of said packet that is transmitted on said bus and with only one packet (data transmission, data packets) being transmitted on said bus at any time , each of said words being large enough so as to contain a complete address , with only one said source adapter having control of said bus at any time , said one source adapter having control of said bus for the duration of one or more full packets being transmitted on said bus ; (b) identifying a first word and a last word of said packet to identify boundaries of said packet ; and (c) comparing , in one clock cycle , said link address in said designated word of said packet with link addresses in all adapters capable of accessing said bus , and writing words of said packet , from said first word to said last word , in FIFO memories of said all adapters whose link addresses match said link address in said designated word . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (FIFO memory) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4991172A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting variable size packets on a parallel communication bus from a FIFO memory (control means) of a source adapter to a FIFO memory of a selected destination adapter , said method for each packet of said packets comprising the steps of : (a) reading said packet , having at least two words therein , from said FIFO memory of said source adapter onto a bus with one word being transmitted on said bus during only one clock cycle , with all words of said packet being transmitted in consecutive clock cycles , with a link address of said packet appearing in a designated word of said packet that is transmitted on said bus and with only one packet being transmitted on said bus at any time , each of said words being large enough so as to contain a complete address , with only one said source adapter having control of said bus at any time , said one source adapter having control of said bus for the duration of one or more full packets being transmitted on said bus ; (b) identifying a first word and a last word of said packet to identify boundaries of said packet ; and (c) comparing , in one clock cycle , said link address in said designated word of said packet with link addresses in all adapters capable of accessing said bus , and writing words of said packet , from said first word to said last word , in FIFO memories of said all adapters whose link addresses match said link address in said designated word . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5099430A Filed: 1988-10-28 Issued: 1992-03-24 Method and apparatus for continuously suppressing unwanted rotational phenomena in a rotating body (Original Assignee) Joseph Hirsch Joseph Hirsch |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (radial line) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5099430A CLAIM 4 . The system according to claim 1 wherein the means for varying the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia in said pair of radial planes comprises : (a) at least two pairs of known masses , the pairs being disposed on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body in respective planes normal to the axis of rotation of the body , (b) for each known mass of each pair , means for driving said mass bi-directionally along a radial line (data rate) of movement , with respect to the axis of rotation , in said mass' ; respective plane , and holding said mass at selected positions on said line of movement , the lines of movement of the known masses of each pair being spaced angularly apart , and (c) for each pair , means for selectively coupling and decoupling rigidly both driving means of said pair from the rotating body in order to selectively set the phase of the couple of the pairs . US5099430A CLAIM 8 . For a rotating body having at least two known masses movably affixed to the rotating body on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body , the masses being selectively and individually movable radially over a range and angularly over substantially 360 degrees , both with respect to the axis of rotation of the body , a method of maintaining in-place dynamic balance of the body with respect to the axis of rotation of said body while it is rotating , comprising the steps : (a) positioning at least two force measuring devices in different positions on opposite sides of the center of mass of said body where they can each measure , at their respective positions , the dynamic forces exerted by the body with reference to the axis of rotation , (b) continuously comparing the respective force measurements of said devices to determine if a dynamic imbalance exists , (c) if an imbalance exists , comparing the magnitude of the imbalance with a pre-selected threshold value , (d) if an imbalance exists and its magnitude exceeds the threshold value , determining a trial variation of the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of the body , (e) if an imbalance exists and its magnitude does not exceed the threshold value , then repeating step (data processing means) (b) , (f) moving at least one of the known masses in its respective radial plane of movement to affect the trial variation , (g) noting all changes and/or absence of changes in the dynamic forces being measured , (h) returning the mass moved for the trial variation to its original position , (i) calculating from the noted changes and/or absence of changes the respective radial and angular positions at which the known masses would offset the imbalance , (j) moving the known masses to their respective calculated positions , and (k) repeating step (b) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (repeating step) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US5099430A CLAIM 8 . For a rotating body having at least two known masses movably affixed to the rotating body on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body , the masses being selectively and individually movable radially over a range and angularly over substantially 360 degrees , both with respect to the axis of rotation of the body , a method of maintaining in-place dynamic balance of the body with respect to the axis of rotation of said body while it is rotating , comprising the steps : (a) positioning at least two force measuring devices in different positions on opposite sides of the center of mass of said body where they can each measure , at their respective positions , the dynamic forces exerted by the body with reference to the axis of rotation , (b) continuously comparing the respective force measurements of said devices to determine if a dynamic imbalance exists , (c) if an imbalance exists , comparing the magnitude of the imbalance with a pre-selected threshold value , (d) if an imbalance exists and its magnitude exceeds the threshold value , determining a trial variation of the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of the body , (e) if an imbalance exists and its magnitude does not exceed the threshold value , then repeating step (data processing means) (b) , (f) moving at least one of the known masses in its respective radial plane of movement to affect the trial variation , (g) noting all changes and/or absence of changes in the dynamic forces being measured , (h) returning the mass moved for the trial variation to its original position , (i) calculating from the noted changes and/or absence of changes the respective radial and angular positions at which the known masses would offset the imbalance , (j) moving the known masses to their respective calculated positions , and (k) repeating step (b) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (sensing means) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5099430A CLAIM 1 . For a body rotating on an axis and having a moment of inertia relative to said axis , a system for dynamically suppressing dynamic imbalance of said body relative to said axis of rotation , comprising : (a) means for selectively varying the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body relative to said axis of rotation in at least one pair of radial planes on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body while said body is in-place and rotating , said means for varying the moment of inertia being responsive to control signals , (b) means for sensing a condition of imbalance with respect to said axis of rotation , and for communicating pertinent parameters of said sensed imbalance to a control means , (c) the control means comprising : (1) means responsive to parameters communicated by the sensing means (sense vibrations) for selecting trial and imbalance correction variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of the rotating body , and (2) means for producing said control signals corresponding to said selected variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (repeating step) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (radial line) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5099430A CLAIM 1 . For a body rotating on an axis and having a moment of inertia relative to said axis , a system for dynamically suppressing dynamic imbalance of said body relative to said axis of rotation , comprising : (a) means for selectively varying the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body relative to said axis of rotation in at least one pair of radial planes on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body while said body is in-place and rotating , said means for varying the moment of inertia being responsive to control signals , (b) means for sensing a condition of imbalance with respect to said axis of rotation , and for communicating pertinent parameters of said sensed imbalance to a control means (control means) , (c) the control means comprising : (1) means responsive to parameters communicated by the sensing means for selecting trial and imbalance correction variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of the rotating body , and (2) means for producing said control signals corresponding to said selected variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body . US5099430A CLAIM 4 . The system according to claim 1 wherein the means for varying the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia in said pair of radial planes comprises : (a) at least two pairs of known masses , the pairs being disposed on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body in respective planes normal to the axis of rotation of the body , (b) for each known mass of each pair , means for driving said mass bi-directionally along a radial line (data rate) of movement , with respect to the axis of rotation , in said mass' ; respective plane , and holding said mass at selected positions on said line of movement , the lines of movement of the known masses of each pair being spaced angularly apart , and (c) for each pair , means for selectively coupling and decoupling rigidly both driving means of said pair from the rotating body in order to selectively set the phase of the couple of the pairs . US5099430A CLAIM 8 . For a rotating body having at least two known masses movably affixed to the rotating body on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body , the masses being selectively and individually movable radially over a range and angularly over substantially 360 degrees , both with respect to the axis of rotation of the body , a method of maintaining in-place dynamic balance of the body with respect to the axis of rotation of said body while it is rotating , comprising the steps : (a) positioning at least two force measuring devices in different positions on opposite sides of the center of mass of said body where they can each measure , at their respective positions , the dynamic forces exerted by the body with reference to the axis of rotation , (b) continuously comparing the respective force measurements of said devices to determine if a dynamic imbalance exists , (c) if an imbalance exists , comparing the magnitude of the imbalance with a pre-selected threshold value , (d) if an imbalance exists and its magnitude exceeds the threshold value , determining a trial variation of the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of the body , (e) if an imbalance exists and its magnitude does not exceed the threshold value , then repeating step (data processing means) (b) , (f) moving at least one of the known masses in its respective radial plane of movement to affect the trial variation , (g) noting all changes and/or absence of changes in the dynamic forces being measured , (h) returning the mass moved for the trial variation to its original position , (i) calculating from the noted changes and/or absence of changes the respective radial and angular positions at which the known masses would offset the imbalance , (j) moving the known masses to their respective calculated positions , and (k) repeating step (b) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (d line) of said virtual ports . |
US5099430A CLAIM 1 . For a body rotating on an axis and having a moment of inertia relative to said axis , a system for dynamically suppressing dynamic imbalance of said body relative to said axis of rotation , comprising : (a) means for selectively varying the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body relative to said axis of rotation in at least one pair of radial planes on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body while said body is in-place and rotating , said means for varying the moment of inertia being responsive to control signals , (b) means for sensing a condition of imbalance with respect to said axis of rotation , and for communicating pertinent parameters of said sensed imbalance to a control means (control means) , (c) the control means comprising : (1) means responsive to parameters communicated by the sensing means for selecting trial and imbalance correction variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of the rotating body , and (2) means for producing said control signals corresponding to said selected variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body . US5099430A CLAIM 4 . The system according to claim 1 wherein the means for varying the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia in said pair of radial planes comprises : (a) at least two pairs of known masses , the pairs being disposed on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body in respective planes normal to the axis of rotation of the body , (b) for each known mass of each pair , means for driving said mass bi-directionally along a radial line of movement , with respect to the axis of rotation , in said mass' ; respective plane , and holding said mass at selected positions on said line (respective one) of movement , the lines of movement of the known masses of each pair being spaced angularly apart , and (c) for each pair , means for selectively coupling and decoupling rigidly both driving means of said pair from the rotating body in order to selectively set the phase of the couple of the pairs . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (sensing means) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5099430A CLAIM 1 . For a body rotating on an axis and having a moment of inertia relative to said axis , a system for dynamically suppressing dynamic imbalance of said body relative to said axis of rotation , comprising : (a) means for selectively varying the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body relative to said axis of rotation in at least one pair of radial planes on opposite sides of the center of mass of the rotating body while said body is in-place and rotating , said means for varying the moment of inertia being responsive to control signals , (b) means for sensing a condition of imbalance with respect to said axis of rotation , and for communicating pertinent parameters of said sensed imbalance to a control means , (c) the control means comprising : (1) means responsive to parameters communicated by the sensing means (sense vibrations) for selecting trial and imbalance correction variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of the rotating body , and (2) means for producing said control signals corresponding to said selected variations in the magnitude and phase of the moment of inertia of said rotating body . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4860379A Filed: 1988-10-20 Issued: 1989-08-22 Data communications system (Original Assignee) Arris Technology Inc (Current Assignee) Arris Technology Inc Carl F. Schoeneberger, Allan B. Bundens |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (frequency division) . |
US4860379A CLAIM 8 . The system of claim 1 wherein said receiving means of said second communication means comprises frequency means for receiving and processing frequency division (frequency basis) multiplexed (FDM) response data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (different frequency) . |
US4860379A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 wherein said transmitting means transmits control data to said set of remote user terminals at a first frequency , and wherein said transmitting means of each of the remote user terminals in said set transmit response data to one of said receiving means of said remote data processing systems at a different frequency (radio frequencies) from said first frequency and from the frequencies of the response data of the other remote user terminals in said set . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (frequency division) . |
US4860379A CLAIM 8 . The system of claim 1 wherein said receiving means of said second communication means comprises frequency means for receiving and processing frequency division (frequency basis) multiplexed (FDM) response data . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5040211A Filed: 1988-10-13 Issued: 1991-08-13 Reliable television transmission through analog channels (Original Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Current Assignee) Massachusetts Institute of Technology William F. Schreiber |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5040211A CLAIM 1 . A television system for processing and transmitting a production television signal (e . g . , a signal originating in a television camera or production facility) , said system comprising an encoder with means for generating one or more pseudorandom sequences and with scrambling means for using said pseudorandom sequences to scramble the order in which individual picture elements of said signal (data sensors, processing function) are transmitted , wherein said encoder further comprises spectrum-dividing means for dividing said signal (spatially or spatiotemporally) into a plurality of frequency components and wherein said scrambling means operates on less than all of said frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5040211A CLAIM 1 . A television system for processing and transmitting a production television signal (e . g . , a signal originating in a television camera or production facility) , said system comprising an encoder with means for generating one or more pseudorandom sequences and with scrambling means for using said pseudorandom sequences to scramble the order in which individual picture elements of said signal (data sensors, processing function) are transmitted , wherein said encoder further comprises spectrum-dividing means for dividing said signal (spatially or spatiotemporally) into a plurality of frequency components and wherein said scrambling means operates on less than all of said frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (high frequency) . |
US5040211A CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 17 wherein said high frequency (radio frequencies) components are descrambled at a decoder and then adaptively demodulated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US5040211A CLAIM 1 . A television system for processing and transmitting a production television signal (e . g . , a signal originating in a television camera or production facility) , said system comprising an encoder with means for generating one or more pseudorandom sequences and with scrambling means for using said pseudorandom sequences to scramble the order in which individual picture elements of said signal (data sensors, processing function) are transmitted , wherein said encoder further comprises spectrum-dividing means for dividing said signal (spatially or spatiotemporally) into a plurality of frequency components and wherein said scrambling means operates on less than all of said frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US5040211A CLAIM 1 . A television system for processing and transmitting a production television signal (e . g . , a signal originating in a television camera or production facility) , said system comprising an encoder with means for generating one or more pseudorandom sequences and with scrambling means for using said pseudorandom sequences to scramble the order in which individual picture elements of said signal (data sensors, processing function) are transmitted , wherein said encoder further comprises spectrum-dividing means for dividing said signal (spatially or spatiotemporally) into a plurality of frequency components and wherein said scrambling means operates on less than all of said frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5040211A CLAIM 1 . A television system for processing and transmitting a production television signal (e . g . , a signal originating in a television camera or production facility) , said system comprising an encoder with means for generating one or more pseudorandom sequences and with scrambling means for using said pseudorandom sequences to scramble the order in which individual picture elements of said signal (data sensors, processing function) are transmitted , wherein said encoder further comprises spectrum-dividing means for dividing said signal (spatially or spatiotemporally) into a plurality of frequency components and wherein said scrambling means operates on less than all of said frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5040211A CLAIM 1 . A television system for processing and transmitting a production television signal (e . g . , a signal originating in a television camera or production facility) , said system comprising an encoder with means for generating one or more pseudorandom sequences and with scrambling means for using said pseudorandom sequences to scramble the order in which individual picture elements of said signal (data sensors, processing function) are transmitted , wherein said encoder further comprises spectrum-dividing means for dividing said signal (spatially or spatiotemporally) into a plurality of frequency components and wherein said scrambling means operates on less than all of said frequency components . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4991206A Filed: 1988-09-30 Issued: 1991-02-05 Method and apparatus for jamming selected television programs (Original Assignee) Electroline Equipment Inc (Current Assignee) ELECTROLINE TELEVISION EQUIPMENT Inc 8750 8E AVENUE MONTREAL QUEBEC CANADA H1Z 2W4 A CORP OF CANADA ; Electroline Equipment Inc Pierre Blais |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (generating circuit) means (generating circuit) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4991206A CLAIM 2 . A method of selectively preventing the viewability by multiple unauthorized subscribers , and allowing the viewability by multiple authorized subscribers , of , where M is an integer , from 1 to M selected television channels , each of which M selected television channels is respectively referred to as channel 1 , channel 2 , . . . channel M , and each of which M selected television channels is referred to in general as channel Z , where Z represents a number from 1 to M , wherein channel Z has a television signal and a unique carrier wave which has a unique carrier wave frequency , and wherein said television signal has a regularly spaced horizontal synchronization signal and is modulated onto said unique carrier wave , accordingly there are M television signals and M unique carrier waves , and wherein said multiple authorized and multiple unauthorized subscribers are each using a television signal circuit to receive the M television signals of the M selected television channels , which television signals are being transmitted over a controlled access medium to each subscriber' ; s television signal circuit , and accordingly are being transmitted to multiple television signal circuits , as claimed in claim 15 ; which method is further characterized by using M frequency generating circuit (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s each of which generates a frequency which is also frequency modulated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (generating circuit) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US4991206A CLAIM 2 . A method of selectively preventing the viewability by multiple unauthorized subscribers , and allowing the viewability by multiple authorized subscribers , of , where M is an integer , from 1 to M selected television channels , each of which M selected television channels is respectively referred to as channel 1 , channel 2 , . . . channel M , and each of which M selected television channels is referred to in general as channel Z , where Z represents a number from 1 to M , wherein channel Z has a television signal and a unique carrier wave which has a unique carrier wave frequency , and wherein said television signal has a regularly spaced horizontal synchronization signal and is modulated onto said unique carrier wave , accordingly there are M television signals and M unique carrier waves , and wherein said multiple authorized and multiple unauthorized subscribers are each using a television signal circuit to receive the M television signals of the M selected television channels , which television signals are being transmitted over a controlled access medium to each subscriber' ; s television signal circuit , and accordingly are being transmitted to multiple television signal circuits , as claimed in claim 15 ; which method is further characterized by using M frequency generating circuit (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s each of which generates a frequency which is also frequency modulated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (generating circuit) means (generating circuit) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4991206A CLAIM 2 . A method of selectively preventing the viewability by multiple unauthorized subscribers , and allowing the viewability by multiple authorized subscribers , of , where M is an integer , from 1 to M selected television channels , each of which M selected television channels is respectively referred to as channel 1 , channel 2 , . . . channel M , and each of which M selected television channels is referred to in general as channel Z , where Z represents a number from 1 to M , wherein channel Z has a television signal and a unique carrier wave which has a unique carrier wave frequency , and wherein said television signal has a regularly spaced horizontal synchronization signal and is modulated onto said unique carrier wave , accordingly there are M television signals and M unique carrier waves , and wherein said multiple authorized and multiple unauthorized subscribers are each using a television signal circuit to receive the M television signals of the M selected television channels , which television signals are being transmitted over a controlled access medium to each subscriber' ; s television signal circuit , and accordingly are being transmitted to multiple television signal circuits , as claimed in claim 15 ; which method is further characterized by using M frequency generating circuit (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s each of which generates a frequency which is also frequency modulated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (generating circuit) means (generating circuit) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (generating circuit) from said vibration sensing means . |
US4991206A CLAIM 2 . A method of selectively preventing the viewability by multiple unauthorized subscribers , and allowing the viewability by multiple authorized subscribers , of , where M is an integer , from 1 to M selected television channels , each of which M selected television channels is respectively referred to as channel 1 , channel 2 , . . . channel M , and each of which M selected television channels is referred to in general as channel Z , where Z represents a number from 1 to M , wherein channel Z has a television signal and a unique carrier wave which has a unique carrier wave frequency , and wherein said television signal has a regularly spaced horizontal synchronization signal and is modulated onto said unique carrier wave , accordingly there are M television signals and M unique carrier waves , and wherein said multiple authorized and multiple unauthorized subscribers are each using a television signal circuit to receive the M television signals of the M selected television channels , which television signals are being transmitted over a controlled access medium to each subscriber' ; s television signal circuit , and accordingly are being transmitted to multiple television signal circuits , as claimed in claim 15 ; which method is further characterized by using M frequency generating circuit (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s each of which generates a frequency which is also frequency modulated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (generating circuit) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4991206A CLAIM 2 . A method of selectively preventing the viewability by multiple unauthorized subscribers , and allowing the viewability by multiple authorized subscribers , of , where M is an integer , from 1 to M selected television channels , each of which M selected television channels is respectively referred to as channel 1 , channel 2 , . . . channel M , and each of which M selected television channels is referred to in general as channel Z , where Z represents a number from 1 to M , wherein channel Z has a television signal and a unique carrier wave which has a unique carrier wave frequency , and wherein said television signal has a regularly spaced horizontal synchronization signal and is modulated onto said unique carrier wave , accordingly there are M television signals and M unique carrier waves , and wherein said multiple authorized and multiple unauthorized subscribers are each using a television signal circuit to receive the M television signals of the M selected television channels , which television signals are being transmitted over a controlled access medium to each subscriber' ; s television signal circuit , and accordingly are being transmitted to multiple television signal circuits , as claimed in claim 15 ; which method is further characterized by using M frequency generating circuit (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s each of which generates a frequency which is also frequency modulated . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (generating circuit) means (generating circuit) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4991206A CLAIM 2 . A method of selectively preventing the viewability by multiple unauthorized subscribers , and allowing the viewability by multiple authorized subscribers , of , where M is an integer , from 1 to M selected television channels , each of which M selected television channels is respectively referred to as channel 1 , channel 2 , . . . channel M , and each of which M selected television channels is referred to in general as channel Z , where Z represents a number from 1 to M , wherein channel Z has a television signal and a unique carrier wave which has a unique carrier wave frequency , and wherein said television signal has a regularly spaced horizontal synchronization signal and is modulated onto said unique carrier wave , accordingly there are M television signals and M unique carrier waves , and wherein said multiple authorized and multiple unauthorized subscribers are each using a television signal circuit to receive the M television signals of the M selected television channels , which television signals are being transmitted over a controlled access medium to each subscriber' ; s television signal circuit , and accordingly are being transmitted to multiple television signal circuits , as claimed in claim 15 ; which method is further characterized by using M frequency generating circuit (vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s each of which generates a frequency which is also frequency modulated . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4949339A Filed: 1988-09-06 Issued: 1990-08-14 Multiplexer apparatus adaptable for two kinds of transmission rates (Original Assignee) NEC Corp (Current Assignee) NEC Corp Naohiro Shimada, Toshiyuki Nishina, Hiroyuki Sugawara |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (second counter) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (data rate) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4949339A CLAIM 3 . A multiplexer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein four of said lower speed bit streams are multiplexed into a single bit stream at a higher data rate (data rate) . US4949339A CLAIM 4 . A multiplexer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are four of said lower speed bit streams at said predetermined bit rate and wherein said pulse generating means comprises three counters connected in series , the input to a first counter being said reference clock , said first counter dividing said reference clock by four , a second counter (analogue format) receiving the output of said first counter and dividing the output of said first counter by a ratio determined by said selection signal , and a third counter receiving the output of said second counter and dividing the output of said second counter by four . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (second counter) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (data rate) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4949339A CLAIM 3 . A multiplexer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein four of said lower speed bit streams are multiplexed into a single bit stream at a higher data rate (data rate) . US4949339A CLAIM 4 . A multiplexer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are four of said lower speed bit streams at said predetermined bit rate and wherein said pulse generating means comprises three counters connected in series , the input to a first counter being said reference clock , said first counter dividing said reference clock by four , a second counter (analogue format) receiving the output of said first counter and dividing the output of said first counter by a ratio determined by said selection signal , and a third counter receiving the output of said second counter and dividing the output of said second counter by four . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4910794A Filed: 1988-08-04 Issued: 1990-03-20 Mobile radio data communication system and method (Original Assignee) Norand Corp (Current Assignee) Avago Technologies General IP Singapore Pte Ltd Ronald L. Mahany |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (data transmission) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4910794A CLAIM 3 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 1 , further control means controlling said base station transceiver means to send a general polling message at the first data rate and then to await responses from at least certain of said mobile transceiver units in at least one response interval , said further control means controlling said base station transceiver means to send a test transmission , time offset from the general polling message and the at least one response interval , at the second data rate , said mobile transceiver units being responsive to the test transmission at said second data rate to send a first signal at said first data rate when the test pattern transmission is inaccurately received , and to send a second signal at said first data rate when the test pattern transmission is accurately received , and said further control means being responsive to a first signal from a mobile transceiver unit signifying inaccurate reception of such test pattern to control said base station transceiver means to receive a data transmission (data transmission) at said first data rate , and being responsive to a second signal from a mobile transceiver unit to control said base station transceiver means to receive a data transmission at said second data rate . US4910794A CLAIM 6 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 1 , said control means comprising signal quality indicator means receiving a test transmission comprised of a known bit pattern having a length of at least about forty bits and evaluating the quality of the communications channel (communications channel) transmitting the test transmission according to the number of errors detected in the transmission of the known bit pattern . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (second data) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4910794A CLAIM 1 . In a radio frequency data communication system , base station transceiver means selectively operable for data communication at a lower relatively conservative first data rate where reliable transmission is obtained under a relatively wide range of operating conditions , and at a relatively less conservative second data (data packet) rate which is substantially higher than said first data rate and provides reliable data communication under a more restricted range of operating conditions , a plurality of mobile transceiver units in radio communication with said base station transceiver means and selectively operable for data communication at said first data rate and at said second data rate , control means at the mobile transceiver units evaluating a test transmission after transmission from the base station transceiver means to said plurality of mobile transceiver units , and operable to evaluate said test transmission as received to determine whether the respective mobile transceiver units should be attempted at said relatively less conservative second data rate , and selecting according to such evaluation said second data rate or said lower relatively conservative first data rate , and data rate switchover means at the mobile transceiver units controlled by said control means for automatically effecting data communication at the first and second data rates according to the evaluation by said control means of the received test transmission . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (communications channel) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4910794A CLAIM 1 . In a radio frequency data communication system , base station transceiver means selectively operable for data communication at a lower relatively conservative first data rate where reliable transmission is obtained under a relatively wide range of operating conditions , and at a relatively less conservative second data rate which is substantially higher than said first data rate and provides reliable data communication under a more restricted range of operating conditions , a plurality of mobile transceiver units in radio communication with said base station transceiver means and selectively operable for data communication at said first data rate and at said second data rate , control means (control means) at the mobile transceiver units evaluating a test transmission after transmission from the base station transceiver means to said plurality of mobile transceiver units , and operable to evaluate said test transmission as received to determine whether the respective mobile transceiver units should be attempted at said relatively less conservative second data rate , and selecting according to such evaluation said second data rate or said lower relatively conservative first data rate , and data rate switchover means at the mobile transceiver units controlled by said control means for automatically effecting data communication at the first and second data rates according to the evaluation by said control means of the received test transmission . US4910794A CLAIM 6 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 1 , said control means comprising signal quality indicator means receiving a test transmission comprised of a known bit pattern having a length of at least about forty bits and evaluating the quality of the communications channel (communications channel) transmitting the test transmission according to the number of errors detected in the transmission of the known bit pattern . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4910794A CLAIM 1 . In a radio frequency data communication system , base station transceiver means selectively operable for data communication at a lower relatively conservative first data rate where reliable transmission is obtained under a relatively wide range of operating conditions , and at a relatively less conservative second data rate which is substantially higher than said first data rate and provides reliable data communication under a more restricted range of operating conditions , a plurality of mobile transceiver units in radio communication with said base station transceiver means and selectively operable for data communication at said first data rate and at said second data rate , control means (control means) at the mobile transceiver units evaluating a test transmission after transmission from the base station transceiver means to said plurality of mobile transceiver units , and operable to evaluate said test transmission as received to determine whether the respective mobile transceiver units should be attempted at said relatively less conservative second data rate , and selecting according to such evaluation said second data rate or said lower relatively conservative first data rate , and data rate switchover means at the mobile transceiver units controlled by said control means for automatically effecting data communication at the first and second data rates according to the evaluation by said control means of the received test transmission . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification (signal quality) of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4910794A CLAIM 6 . In a radio frequency data communication system according to claim 1 , said control means comprising signal quality (to enable identification) indicator means receiving a test transmission comprised of a known bit pattern having a length of at least about forty bits and evaluating the quality of the communications channel transmitting the test transmission according to the number of errors detected in the transmission of the known bit pattern . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5012469A Filed: 1988-07-29 Issued: 1991-04-30 Adaptive hybrid multiple access protocols (Original Assignee) Karamvir Sardana Karamvir Sardana |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5012469A CLAIM 2 . The communications station of claim 1 , wherein : when said Reservation protocol means is selected , each of said time (data rate, data packet) slots includes a predetermined number of minislots for the transmission of said reservation information ; and said predetermined non-zero number of time slots is dependent on the number of minislots per time slot . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5012469A CLAIM 2 . The communications station of claim 1 , wherein : when said Reservation protocol means is selected , each of said time (data rate, data packet) slots includes a predetermined number of minislots for the transmission of said reservation information ; and said predetermined non-zero number of time slots is dependent on the number of minislots per time slot . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5012469A CLAIM 2 . The communications station of claim 1 , wherein : when said Reservation protocol means is selected , each of said time (data rate, data packet) slots includes a predetermined number of minislots for the transmission of said reservation information ; and said predetermined non-zero number of time slots is dependent on the number of minislots per time slot . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (average number) of said virtual ports . |
US5012469A CLAIM 6 . The communications station of claim 4 , wherein : each station operating on said network transmits messages , each message including at least one information packet ; and the size of said first window is dependent on the number of stations operating on said network and the average number (respective one) of packets in each message . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | EP0352340A1 Filed: 1988-07-25 Issued: 1990-01-31 Method for monitoring the operating environment of a computer system (Original Assignee) Bull HN Information Systems Inc (Current Assignee) Bull HN Information Systems Inc Martin L. Fasack, William A. Rutz, Robert G. Voll |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for monitoring the operating environment of a computer system that includes a central processor and a memory for the storage of data and programs , said method comprising the steps of : generating indicator signals indicating the state of a plurality of environmental conditions in and around said computer system using a like plurality of sensors ; storing over a period of time said indicator signals periodically generated by said sensor (analogue format) s along with signals indicating the date and time that each of said indicator signals were stored ; checking said indicator signals to determine if the environmental conditions they indicate exceed one or more predetermined levels ; providing an alarm indication when said checking indicates that any of said indicator signals has exceeded any of said predetermined levels ; and producing a histogram for each sensor using the stored indicator signals from each sensor and the time and date signals associated therewith , said histograms indicating environmental trends in said computer system which can point to potential troubles in the operating environment of the computer system , which potential troubles may be rectified before they actually become troubles that cause damage to the computer system . EP0352340A1 CLAIM 5 . The method in accordance with claim 4 wherein said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring step comprises the step of : converting the form of the indicator signals to a form to be sent over a communications link ; and transmitting said converted indicator signals over said communications link to said computer system to be stored in said memory . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 9 . The method in accordance with claim 1 further comprising the steps of : checking for the presence of transmissions sent between said computer system and said monitoring equipment ; and indicating the presence of trouble when said transmission (data packet) s are not detected . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 7 . A method according to claim 6 characterized by at feast one (predetermined rate) of said local sensors ( 14 ) also providing a primary data-processing function . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 2 . The method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said step of checking said indicator signals comprises the steps of : checking said indicator signals to determine if they exceed predetermined fixed levels ; and checking said indicator signals to determine if they exceed predetermined rate (feast one) s of change over a predetermined period of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (generating signal) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 11 . Apparatus for monitoring the environmental operating conditions of a computer system , said apparatus comprising : sensor means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s indicating the state of a plurality of environmental conditions in which said computer system operates ; means for checking said indicating signals to determine if the environmental conditions they indicate exceed predetermined levels , said checking means providing an alarm signal when it has determined that any one of said indicator signals has exceeded said predetermined levels ; means for storing over a period of time said indicating signals output from said sensor means along with signals indicating the date and time that the indicator signals were stored ; and processor means for producing a histogram for each sensor using the stored indicating signals and the stored time and date signals associated therewith , said histograms indicating environmental trends in said computer system which point to potential troubles in the operating environment of the computer system , which potential troubles may be rectified before they actually become troubles that cause damage to the computer system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (generating signal) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 11 . Apparatus for monitoring the environmental operating conditions of a computer system , said apparatus comprising : sensor means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s indicating the state of a plurality of environmental conditions in which said computer system operates ; means for checking said indicating signals to determine if the environmental conditions they indicate exceed predetermined levels , said checking means providing an alarm signal when it has determined that any one of said indicator signals has exceeded said predetermined levels ; means for storing over a period of time said indicating signals output from said sensor means along with signals indicating the date and time that the indicator signals were stored ; and processor means for producing a histogram for each sensor using the stored indicating signals and the stored time and date signals associated therewith , said histograms indicating environmental trends in said computer system which point to potential troubles in the operating environment of the computer system , which potential troubles may be rectified before they actually become troubles that cause damage to the computer system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (said transfer) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 1 . A method for monitoring the operating environment of a computer system that includes a central processor and a memory for the storage of data and programs , said method comprising the steps of : generating indicator signals indicating the state of a plurality of environmental conditions in and around said computer system using a like plurality of sensors ; storing over a period of time said indicator signals periodically generated by said sensor (analogue format) s along with signals indicating the date and time that each of said indicator signals were stored ; checking said indicator signals to determine if the environmental conditions they indicate exceed one or more predetermined levels ; providing an alarm indication when said checking indicates that any of said indicator signals has exceeded any of said predetermined levels ; and producing a histogram for each sensor using the stored indicator signals from each sensor and the time and date signals associated therewith , said histograms indicating environmental trends in said computer system which can point to potential troubles in the operating environment of the computer system , which potential troubles may be rectified before they actually become troubles that cause damage to the computer system . EP0352340A1 CLAIM 5 . The method in accordance with claim 4 wherein said transfer (data carrying capacities) ring step comprises the step of : converting the form of the indicator signals to a form to be sent over a communications link ; and transmitting said converted indicator signals over said communications link to said computer system to be stored in said memory . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said apparatus) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 11 . Apparatus for monitoring the environmental operating conditions of a computer system , said apparatus (processing function) comprising : sensor means for generating signals indicating the state of a plurality of environmental conditions in which said computer system operates ; means for checking said indicating signals to determine if the environmental conditions they indicate exceed predetermined levels , said checking means providing an alarm signal when it has determined that any one of said indicator signals has exceeded said predetermined levels ; means for storing over a period of time said indicating signals output from said sensor means along with signals indicating the date and time that the indicator signals were stored ; and processor means for producing a histogram for each sensor using the stored indicating signals and the stored time and date signals associated therewith , said histograms indicating environmental trends in said computer system which point to potential troubles in the operating environment of the computer system , which potential troubles may be rectified before they actually become troubles that cause damage to the computer system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (generating signal) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 11 . Apparatus for monitoring the environmental operating conditions of a computer system , said apparatus comprising : sensor means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s indicating the state of a plurality of environmental conditions in which said computer system operates ; means for checking said indicating signals to determine if the environmental conditions they indicate exceed predetermined levels , said checking means providing an alarm signal when it has determined that any one of said indicator signals has exceeded said predetermined levels ; means for storing over a period of time said indicating signals output from said sensor means along with signals indicating the date and time that the indicator signals were stored ; and processor means for producing a histogram for each sensor using the stored indicating signals and the stored time and date signals associated therewith , said histograms indicating environmental trends in said computer system which point to potential troubles in the operating environment of the computer system , which potential troubles may be rectified before they actually become troubles that cause damage to the computer system . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (generating signal) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
EP0352340A1 CLAIM 11 . Apparatus for monitoring the environmental operating conditions of a computer system , said apparatus comprising : sensor means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s indicating the state of a plurality of environmental conditions in which said computer system operates ; means for checking said indicating signals to determine if the environmental conditions they indicate exceed predetermined levels , said checking means providing an alarm signal when it has determined that any one of said indicator signals has exceeded said predetermined levels ; means for storing over a period of time said indicating signals output from said sensor means along with signals indicating the date and time that the indicator signals were stored ; and processor means for producing a histogram for each sensor using the stored indicating signals and the stored time and date signals associated therewith , said histograms indicating environmental trends in said computer system which point to potential troubles in the operating environment of the computer system , which potential troubles may be rectified before they actually become troubles that cause damage to the computer system . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | GB2221544A Filed: 1988-07-12 Issued: 1990-02-07 Vehicle fault recorder (Original Assignee) Rover Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Rover Co Ltd Steven John French, Robert James Ball, Darbara Jay Bal |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (flow meter) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
GB2221544A CLAIM 4 . A fault recorder according to claim 2 or 3 , wherein the components in the engine management system to be fault tested include at least one of the following : a fuel injector ; a coil ; a stepper motor ; a road speed sensor ; a knock sensor ; an engine speed sensor ; a temperature sensor or an air flow meter (primary data, data carrying capacities) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (flow meter) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (logic element) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
GB2221544A CLAIM 4 . A fault recorder according to claim 2 or 3 , wherein the components in the engine management system to be fault tested include at least one of the following : a fuel injector ; a coil ; a stepper motor ; a road speed sensor ; a knock sensor ; an engine speed sensor ; a temperature sensor or an air flow meter (primary data, data carrying capacities) . GB2221544A CLAIM 5 . A fault recorder according to any one of the preceding claims , wherein a voltage level sensitive fault testing circuit including a pair of voltage comparators and logic element (respective one, control means) s is used for components whose monitored output is a voltage level whereby to produce a logical one output upon the voltage level dropping below a first preset level or rising aDove a second preset level for more than a given period of time . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (logic element) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (logic element) of said virtual ports . |
GB2221544A CLAIM 5 . A fault recorder according to any one of the preceding claims , wherein a voltage level sensitive fault testing circuit including a pair of voltage comparators and logic element (respective one, control means) s is used for components whose monitored output is a voltage level whereby to produce a logical one output upon the voltage level dropping below a first preset level or rising aDove a second preset level for more than a given period of time . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4998247A Filed: 1988-06-10 Issued: 1991-03-05 Active star-configured local area network (Original Assignee) Irvine Halliday David; Fapojuwo Abraham O; Chan Wah Chun (Current Assignee) CHAN WAH CHUN ; IRVINE HALLIDAY DAVID ; University Technologies International Inc David Irvine-Halliday, Abraham O. Fapojuwo, Wah-Chun Chan |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (determined order) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (data packets, one packet, other node, only one) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data (respective plurality) from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4998247A CLAIM 2 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 1 wherein said controller means includes buffer means for temporarily storing data packets (data packets, data transmission) . US4998247A CLAIM 3 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 2 wherein said controller means operates : (a) in a first state , when said buffer means does not contain any previously-stored packets and when only one (data packets, data transmission) of said first node packet and second node packet is received by said controller means , in which said controller means immediately relays said packet toward its respective destination ; (b) in a second state , when said buffer means does not contain any previously-stored packets and when said first node packet is received by said controller means at substantially the same time as said second node packet , in which said controller means immediately relays one of said first node packet and second node packet towards its respective destination and continues to temporarily store the other of said first node packet and second node packet in said buffer means to be relayed at a time after said one packet (data packets, data transmission) has been relayed ; and (c) in a third state , when said buffer means does not contain at least one previously-stored packet and when said first node packet is received by said controller means at substantially the same time as said second node packet , in which said controller means temporarily stores at least one of said packets in said buffer means along with said at least one previously stored packet and relays said packets stored in said buffer in a predetermined order (analogue format) at a time after said controller means has determined the order in which all packets in the buffer are to be retrieved from said buffer for relay to their respective destinations . US4998247A CLAIM 10 . A data transmission network comprising : a plurality of nodes each including means for sending a packet of data to a destination ; and controller means , connected to each of said plurality of nodes , for immediately relaying a packet from one of said plurality of nodes toward its respective destination in the absence of a packet being present at substantially the same time from any other node (data packets, data transmission) of said plurality of nodes , and for immediately relaying one packet and temporarily storing in said controller means all other packets if packets from more than one of said plurality of nodes are present substantially simultaneously . US4998247A CLAIM 15 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of said controller means , each connected to a respective plurality (vibration data, allocating data) of nodes , wherein said data packet includes packet destination data , and wherein said plurality of controller means is for cooperatively routing each of said data packets from a respective originating node to at least one destination node as designated by said packet destination data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (respective plurality) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US4998247A CLAIM 15 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of said controller means , each connected to a respective plurality (vibration data, allocating data) of nodes , wherein said data packet includes packet destination data , and wherein said plurality of controller means is for cooperatively routing each of said data packets from a respective originating node to at least one destination node as designated by said packet destination data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (determined order) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4998247A CLAIM 3 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 2 wherein said controller means operates : (a) in a first state , when said buffer means does not contain any previously-stored packets and when only one of said first node packet and second node packet is received by said controller means , in which said controller means immediately relays said packet toward its respective destination ; (b) in a second state , when said buffer means does not contain any previously-stored packets and when said first node packet is received by said controller means at substantially the same time as said second node packet , in which said controller means immediately relays one of said first node packet and second node packet towards its respective destination and continues to temporarily store the other of said first node packet and second node packet in said buffer means to be relayed at a time after said one packet has been relayed ; and (c) in a third state , when said buffer means does not contain at least one previously-stored packet and when said first node packet is received by said controller means at substantially the same time as said second node packet , in which said controller means temporarily stores at least one of said packets in said buffer means along with said at least one previously stored packet and relays said packets stored in said buffer in a predetermined order (analogue format) at a time after said controller means has determined the order in which all packets in the buffer are to be retrieved from said buffer for relay to their respective destinations . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (data packets, one packet, other node, only one) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4998247A CLAIM 2 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 1 wherein said controller means includes buffer means for temporarily storing data packets (data packets, data transmission) . US4998247A CLAIM 3 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 2 wherein said controller means operates : (a) in a first state , when said buffer means does not contain any previously-stored packets and when only one (data packets, data transmission) of said first node packet and second node packet is received by said controller means , in which said controller means immediately relays said packet toward its respective destination ; (b) in a second state , when said buffer means does not contain any previously-stored packets and when said first node packet is received by said controller means at substantially the same time as said second node packet , in which said controller means immediately relays one of said first node packet and second node packet towards its respective destination and continues to temporarily store the other of said first node packet and second node packet in said buffer means to be relayed at a time after said one packet (data packets, data transmission) has been relayed ; and (c) in a third state , when said buffer means does not contain at least one previously-stored packet and when said first node packet is received by said controller means at substantially the same time as said second node packet , in which said controller means temporarily stores at least one of said packets in said buffer means along with said at least one previously stored packet and relays said packets stored in said buffer in a predetermined order at a time after said controller means has determined the order in which all packets in the buffer are to be retrieved from said buffer for relay to their respective destinations . US4998247A CLAIM 10 . A data transmission network comprising : a plurality of nodes each including means for sending a packet of data to a destination ; and controller means , connected to each of said plurality of nodes , for immediately relaying a packet from one of said plurality of nodes toward its respective destination in the absence of a packet being present at substantially the same time from any other node (data packets, data transmission) of said plurality of nodes , and for immediately relaying one packet and temporarily storing in said controller means all other packets if packets from more than one of said plurality of nodes are present substantially simultaneously . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (respective plurality) from said vibration sensing means . |
US4998247A CLAIM 15 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of said controller means , each connected to a respective plurality (vibration data, allocating data) of nodes , wherein said data packet includes packet destination data , and wherein said plurality of controller means is for cooperatively routing each of said data packets from a respective originating node to at least one destination node as designated by said packet destination data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (respective plurality) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4998247A CLAIM 15 . A data transmission network as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of said controller means , each connected to a respective plurality (vibration data, allocating data) of nodes , wherein said data packet includes packet destination data , and wherein said plurality of controller means is for cooperatively routing each of said data packets from a respective originating node to at least one destination node as designated by said packet destination data . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4935813A Filed: 1988-03-24 Issued: 1990-06-19 System of transmitting high-definition television pictures via a relatively narrow passband channel, and also a transmitter and a receiver suitable for the system (Original Assignee) US Philips Corp (Current Assignee) US Philips Corp Frederic L. J. Fonsalas, Jean-Yves L. Lejard, Pascal F. P. Hayet, Marcel R. Le Queau |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4935813A CLAIM 1 . A system for the transmission of high definition television pictures via a relatively narow passband channel , the system comprising a transmission part including a picture pick-up member for providing said pictures which are constituted by a plurality of picture samples distributed over even and odd lines , a filter member for filtering said samples , a sub-sampling circuit for taking certain samples of said filtered samples from the output of the filter member , and a transmission circuit for transmitting said certain samples via the channel in transmission fields , and also at least one receiving part including a receiving circuit for receiving the certain samples transmitted by the transmission circuit , an interpolation member for reproducing samples on the basis of said received certain samples , and a first display circuit for reconverting the reproduced samples and the received certain samples into a restored high-definition picture , characterized in that the sub-sampling circuit comprises means for sampling first samples during first field periods , second samples during second field periods , and third samples during third field periods ; and means for applying said first , second and third samples during said first second and third field periods , respectively , to said transmission (data packet) circuits , wherein the sub-sampling circuit takes , in sequence of six samples which succeed each other in the lines and are shifted from one line to the other , the first sample of each sequence for the first field , the fifth sample for the second field and the third sample for the third field and to apply them in this " ; normal" ; order to the transmission circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (receiving circuit) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4935813A CLAIM 1 . A system for the transmission of high definition television pictures via a relatively narow passband channel , the system comprising a transmission part including a picture pick-up member for providing said pictures which are constituted by a plurality of picture samples distributed over even and odd lines , a filter member for filtering said samples , a sub-sampling circuit for taking certain samples of said filtered samples from the output of the filter member , and a transmission circuit for transmitting said certain samples via the channel in transmission fields , and also at least one receiving part including a receiving circuit (sense vibrations) for receiving the certain samples transmitted by the transmission circuit , an interpolation member for reproducing samples on the basis of said received certain samples , and a first display circuit for reconverting the reproduced samples and the received certain samples into a restored high-definition picture , characterized in that the sub-sampling circuit comprises means for sampling first samples during first field periods , second samples during second field periods , and third samples during third field periods ; and means for applying said first , second and third samples during said first second and third field periods , respectively , to said transmission circuits , wherein the sub-sampling circuit takes , in sequence of six samples which succeed each other in the lines and are shifted from one line to the other , the first sample of each sequence for the first field , the fifth sample for the second field and the third sample for the third field and to apply them in this " ; normal" ; order to the transmission circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (d line) of said virtual ports . |
US4935813A CLAIM 1 . A system for the transmission of high definition television pictures via a relatively narow passband channel , the system comprising a transmission part including a picture pick-up member for providing said pictures which are constituted by a plurality of picture samples distributed over even and odd line (respective one) s , a filter member for filtering said samples , a sub-sampling circuit for taking certain samples of said filtered samples from the output of the filter member , and a transmission circuit for transmitting said certain samples via the channel in transmission fields , and also at least one receiving part including a receiving circuit for receiving the certain samples transmitted by the transmission circuit , an interpolation member for reproducing samples on the basis of said received certain samples , and a first display circuit for reconverting the reproduced samples and the received certain samples into a restored high-definition picture , characterized in that the sub-sampling circuit comprises means for sampling first samples during first field periods , second samples during second field periods , and third samples during third field periods ; and means for applying said first , second and third samples during said first second and third field periods , respectively , to said transmission circuits , wherein the sub-sampling circuit takes , in sequence of six samples which succeed each other in the lines and are shifted from one line to the other , the first sample of each sequence for the first field , the fifth sample for the second field and the third sample for the third field and to apply them in this " ; normal" ; order to the transmission circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (receiving circuit) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4935813A CLAIM 1 . A system for the transmission of high definition television pictures via a relatively narow passband channel , the system comprising a transmission part including a picture pick-up member for providing said pictures which are constituted by a plurality of picture samples distributed over even and odd lines , a filter member for filtering said samples , a sub-sampling circuit for taking certain samples of said filtered samples from the output of the filter member , and a transmission circuit for transmitting said certain samples via the channel in transmission fields , and also at least one receiving part including a receiving circuit (sense vibrations) for receiving the certain samples transmitted by the transmission circuit , an interpolation member for reproducing samples on the basis of said received certain samples , and a first display circuit for reconverting the reproduced samples and the received certain samples into a restored high-definition picture , characterized in that the sub-sampling circuit comprises means for sampling first samples during first field periods , second samples during second field periods , and third samples during third field periods ; and means for applying said first , second and third samples during said first second and third field periods , respectively , to said transmission circuits , wherein the sub-sampling circuit takes , in sequence of six samples which succeed each other in the lines and are shifted from one line to the other , the first sample of each sequence for the first field , the fifth sample for the second field and the third sample for the third field and to apply them in this " ; normal" ; order to the transmission circuit . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4965732A Filed: 1987-11-02 Issued: 1990-10-23 Methods and arrangements for signal reception and parameter estimation (Original Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University (Current Assignee) Leland Stanford Junior University Richard H. Roy, III, Arogyaswami J. Paulraj, Thomas Kailath |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data (then c) from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4965732A CLAIM 1 . A method of detecting multiple signal sources and estimating parameters thereof comprising the following steps : (a) providing an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , (b) obtaining signal measurements with the sensor array so configured , (c) processing said signal (data sensors, processing function) measurements from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , including identifying eigenvalues from which source number and parameter estimates are based , (d) solving the signal copy problem and determining array response (direction) vectors using the generalized eigenvectors , and (e) estimating the array geometry from the said array response vectors . US4965732A CLAIM 2 . The method as defined in claim 1 and further including a variation to improve numerical characteristics using generalized singular value decompositions of data matrices by : (a) forming data matrices X and Y from the data from the subarrays , (b) computing the generalized singular vectors of the matrix pair (X , Y) yielding X=U x Σ x V* and Y=U x Σ x V* , (c) then c (allocating data) omputing the eigenvalues of Σ x -1 U*U y Σ y and locating those which lie on or near the unit circle , the number of which corresponding to the number of sources and the locations of which corresponding to the parameter estimates . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4965732A CLAIM 1 . A method of detecting multiple signal sources and estimating parameters thereof comprising the following steps : (a) providing an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , (b) obtaining signal measurements with the sensor array so configured , (c) processing said signal (data sensors, processing function) measurements from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , including identifying eigenvalues from which source number and parameter estimates are based , (d) solving the signal copy problem and determining array response (direction) vectors using the generalized eigenvectors , and (e) estimating the array geometry from the said array response vectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (generating signal) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4965732A CLAIM 6 . For use in locating signal sources and estimating source parameters , apparatus for measuring signals from said sources comprising an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , and signal processing means for processing said signals from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , wherein said signal processing means obtains an estimate of R ZZ , denoted R ZZ , from the measurements available , computes the generalized eigen-decomposition R . sub . ZZ E=Σ . sub . n EΛ , obtains the signal subspace estimate S Z =span E Z where ##EQU29## computes the eigendecomposition ##EQU30## partitions E into d×d submatrices ##EQU31## calculates the eigenvalues Φ . sub . k =λ . sub . k (-E . sub . 12 E . sub . 22 . sup . -1) , k=1 , . . . , d estimates the signal parameters θ k =f -1 (Φ k) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (generating signal) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4965732A CLAIM 6 . For use in locating signal sources and estimating source parameters , apparatus for measuring signals from said sources comprising an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , and signal processing means for processing said signals from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , wherein said signal processing means obtains an estimate of R ZZ , denoted R ZZ , from the measurements available , computes the generalized eigen-decomposition R . sub . ZZ E=Σ . sub . n EΛ , obtains the signal subspace estimate S Z =span E Z where ##EQU29## computes the eigendecomposition ##EQU30## partitions E into d×d submatrices ##EQU31## calculates the eigenvalues Φ . sub . k =λ . sub . k (-E . sub . 12 E . sub . 22 . sup . -1) , k=1 , . . . , d estimates the signal parameters θ k =f -1 (Φ k) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4965732A CLAIM 1 . A method of detecting multiple signal sources and estimating parameters thereof comprising the following steps : (a) providing an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , (b) obtaining signal measurements with the sensor array so configured , (c) processing said signal (data sensors, processing function) measurements from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , including identifying eigenvalues from which source number and parameter estimates are based , (d) solving the signal copy problem and determining array response (direction) vectors using the generalized eigenvectors , and (e) estimating the array geometry from the said array response vectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4965732A CLAIM 1 . A method of detecting multiple signal sources and estimating parameters thereof comprising the following steps : (a) providing an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , (b) obtaining signal measurements with the sensor array so configured , (c) processing said signal (data sensors, processing function) measurements from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , including identifying eigenvalues from which source number and parameter estimates are based , (d) solving the signal copy problem and determining array response (direction) vectors using the generalized eigenvectors , and (e) estimating the array geometry from the said array response vectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (generating signal) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4965732A CLAIM 6 . For use in locating signal sources and estimating source parameters , apparatus for measuring signals from said sources comprising an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , and signal processing means for processing said signals from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , wherein said signal processing means obtains an estimate of R ZZ , denoted R ZZ , from the measurements available , computes the generalized eigen-decomposition R . sub . ZZ E=Σ . sub . n EΛ , obtains the signal subspace estimate S Z =span E Z where ##EQU29## computes the eigendecomposition ##EQU30## partitions E into d×d submatrices ##EQU31## calculates the eigenvalues Φ . sub . k =λ . sub . k (-E . sub . 12 E . sub . 22 . sup . -1) , k=1 , . . . , d estimates the signal parameters θ k =f -1 (Φ k) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4965732A CLAIM 1 . A method of detecting multiple signal sources and estimating parameters thereof comprising the following steps : (a) providing an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , (b) obtaining signal measurements with the sensor array so configured , (c) processing said signal (data sensors, processing function) measurements from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , including identifying eigenvalues from which source number and parameter estimates are based , (d) solving the signal copy problem and determining array response (direction) vectors using the generalized eigenvectors , and (e) estimating the array geometry from the said array response vectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4965732A CLAIM 1 . A method of detecting multiple signal sources and estimating parameters thereof comprising the following steps : (a) providing an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , (b) obtaining signal measurements with the sensor array so configured , (c) processing said signal (data sensors, processing function) measurements from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , including identifying eigenvalues from which source number and parameter estimates are based , (d) solving the signal copy problem and determining array response (direction) vectors using the generalized eigenvectors , and (e) estimating the array geometry from the said array response vectors . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (generating signal) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4965732A CLAIM 6 . For use in locating signal sources and estimating source parameters , apparatus for measuring signals from said sources comprising an array of at least one group of a plurality of signal sensor pairs for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s , the sensors in each pair being identical and the displacement between sensors of each pair in a group being equal , thereby defining two subarrays (X and Y) , and signal processing means for processing said signals from said two subarrays (X and Y) to identify the number of sources and estimate parameters thereof , wherein said signal processing means obtains an estimate of R ZZ , denoted R ZZ , from the measurements available , computes the generalized eigen-decomposition R . sub . ZZ E=Σ . sub . n EΛ , obtains the signal subspace estimate S Z =span E Z where ##EQU29## computes the eigendecomposition ##EQU30## partitions E into d×d submatrices ##EQU31## calculates the eigenvalues Φ . sub . k =λ . sub . k (-E . sub . 12 E . sub . 22 . sup . -1) , k=1 , . . . , d estimates the signal parameters θ k =f -1 (Φ k) . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US5016005A Filed: 1987-10-13 Issued: 1991-05-14 Telemetry apparatus and method (Original Assignee) Terametrix Systems International Inc (Current Assignee) REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY (NMSU) Harold L. Shaw, Randall B. Smith, Larry E. Cunningham, Barry E. Rishel, John P. Gioannini, Warren B. Harkey |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (real time) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission (data buffer) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US5016005A CLAIM 28 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 27 wherein said desired items extracting means comprises a data buffer (data transmission) full interrupt circuit . US5016005A CLAIM 30 . A time code reader comprising : means for conditioning an input signa ; means for detecting carrier signal amplitude modulation and for determining a peak signal level and for establishing a modulation threshold level as a selected percentage of peak signal level ; time code selector means ; time code control circuit means ; data synchronizer circuit means ; time counter means ; and tick interrupt circuit means ; said time (data rate, data packet) code reader being software-programmable . US5016005A CLAIM 56 . For use with a microprocessor based CPU , in an apparatus for processing a real-time telemetry data stream having a PCM bit synchronizer and decoder for converting the data stream to a serial binary bit stream , a decommutator for reassembling the converted serial binary bit data stream into data words , a sixteen channel digital to analog converter for providing real time (data sensors) analog display of any telemetry data word , said sixteen channel digital to analog converter comprising ; means for receiving and bit-rate clocking the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting any contiguous one to eight bit data field from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more words in a minor frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more minor words in a major frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; and means for storing and displaying any periodic waveform ; wherein said digital to analog converter is softward-programmable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (real time) , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US5016005A CLAIM 30 . A time code reader comprising : means for conditioning an input signa ; means for detecting carrier signal amplitude modulation and for determining a peak signal level and for establishing a modulation threshold level as a selected percentage of peak signal level ; time code selector means ; time code control circuit means ; data synchronizer circuit means ; time counter means ; and tick interrupt circuit means ; said time (data rate, data packet) code reader being software-programmable . US5016005A CLAIM 56 . For use with a microprocessor based CPU , in an apparatus for processing a real-time telemetry data stream having a PCM bit synchronizer and decoder for converting the data stream to a serial binary bit stream , a decommutator for reassembling the converted serial binary bit data stream into data words , a sixteen channel digital to analog converter for providing real time (data sensors) analog display of any telemetry data word , said sixteen channel digital to analog converter comprising ; means for receiving and bit-rate clocking the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting any contiguous one to eight bit data field from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more words in a minor frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more minor words in a major frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; and means for storing and displaying any periodic waveform ; wherein said digital to analog converter is softward-programmable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (rate signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US5016005A CLAIM 18 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 17 wherein said frame level synchronizing and assembling means comprises means for minor and major frame synchronizing and means for generating word , minor frame and major frame rate signals (respective one, vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, corresponding one) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (rate signals) means (rate signals) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US5016005A CLAIM 18 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 17 wherein said frame level synchronizing and assembling means comprises means for minor and major frame synchronizing and means for generating word , minor frame and major frame rate signals (respective one, vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, corresponding one) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (rate signals) means (rate signals) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5016005A CLAIM 18 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 17 wherein said frame level synchronizing and assembling means comprises means for minor and major frame synchronizing and means for generating word , minor frame and major frame rate signals (respective one, vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, corresponding one) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (real time) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US5016005A CLAIM 30 . A time code reader comprising : means for conditioning an input signa ; means for detecting carrier signal amplitude modulation and for determining a peak signal level and for establishing a modulation threshold level as a selected percentage of peak signal level ; time code selector means ; time code control circuit means ; data synchronizer circuit means ; time counter means ; and tick interrupt circuit means ; said time (data rate, data packet) code reader being software-programmable . US5016005A CLAIM 56 . For use with a microprocessor based CPU , in an apparatus for processing a real-time telemetry data stream having a PCM bit synchronizer and decoder for converting the data stream to a serial binary bit stream , a decommutator for reassembling the converted serial binary bit data stream into data words , a sixteen channel digital to analog converter for providing real time (data sensors) analog display of any telemetry data word , said sixteen channel digital to analog converter comprising ; means for receiving and bit-rate clocking the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting any contiguous one to eight bit data field from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more words in a minor frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more minor words in a major frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; and means for storing and displaying any periodic waveform ; wherein said digital to analog converter is softward-programmable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (comprises i) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (rate signals) of said virtual ports . |
US5016005A CLAIM 18 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 17 wherein said frame level synchronizing and assembling means comprises means for minor and major frame synchronizing and means for generating word , minor frame and major frame rate signals (respective one, vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, corresponding one) . US5016005A CLAIM 19 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 17 wherein said parallel word data stream outputting means comprises i (processing function) nterleaved buffer means and means for outputting said data from said interleaved buffer means into data storage means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (rate signals) means (rate signals) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US5016005A CLAIM 18 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 17 wherein said frame level synchronizing and assembling means comprises means for minor and major frame synchronizing and means for generating word , minor frame and major frame rate signals (respective one, vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, corresponding one) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US5016005A CLAIM 56 . For use with a microprocessor based CPU , in an apparatus for processing a real-time telemetry data stream having a PCM bit synchronizer and decoder for converting the data stream to a serial binary bit stream , a decommutator for reassembling the converted serial binary bit data stream into data words , a sixteen channel digital to analog converter for providing real time (data sensors) analog display of any telemetry data word , said sixteen channel digital to analog converter comprising ; means for receiving and bit-rate clocking the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting any contiguous one to eight bit data field from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more words in a minor frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more minor words in a major frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; and means for storing and displaying any periodic waveform ; wherein said digital to analog converter is softward-programmable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (real time) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US5016005A CLAIM 56 . For use with a microprocessor based CPU , in an apparatus for processing a real-time telemetry data stream having a PCM bit synchronizer and decoder for converting the data stream to a serial binary bit stream , a decommutator for reassembling the converted serial binary bit data stream into data words , a sixteen channel digital to analog converter for providing real time (data sensors) analog display of any telemetry data word , said sixteen channel digital to analog converter comprising ; means for receiving and bit-rate clocking the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting any contiguous one to eight bit data field from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more words in a minor frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; means for extracting one or more minor words in a major frame from the converted serial binary bit data stream ; and means for storing and displaying any periodic waveform ; wherein said digital to analog converter is softward-programmable . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (rate signals) means (rate signals) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US5016005A CLAIM 18 . The decommutator and data handling apparatus of claim 17 wherein said frame level synchronizing and assembling means comprises means for minor and major frame synchronizing and means for generating word , minor frame and major frame rate signals (respective one, vibration sensor means, vibration sensor, corresponding one) . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4885707A Filed: 1987-02-19 Issued: 1989-12-05 Vibration data collecting and processing apparatus and method (Original Assignee) DLI CORP (Current Assignee) DLI Corp BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WASHINGTON A WASHINGTON STATE CORP ; DLI CORP Robert E. Nichol, Robert B. Grant, Charles T. Faddis |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time (data rate, data packet) domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time (data rate, data packet) domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals (corresponding one) representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (such signal) and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
US4885707A CLAIM 1 . A method of predictive maintenance of a plurality of machines by collecting and analyzing vibration data comprising the steps of : providing at each of a plurality of stations of a plurality of machines a predetermined electro-optically readable code identifying the vibration data collection station thereon ; storing in an electronic memory contained within a portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus , addressable machine file data containing preprogrammed data collection and data processing parameters for each of the plurality of data collection stations ; collecting vibration data from each of said stations by temporarily attaching a vibration sensor to an indexing mount at the machine station , reading said code adjacent the data collection station , using said code to address the electronic memory for retrieving machine file data stored for each of such stations and receiving vibration signals from the vibration sensor , conditioning such signal (servicing sensors) s by filtering and converting same in accordance with said predetermined data collection and data processing parameters , into discrete time domain digital data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; transforming said discrete time domain digital data representing machine vibration at each station into frequency domain digital data representing machine vibration in the frequency domain ; temporarily storing said discrete time domain digital data in a common battery powered random access memory with said frequency domain digital data using address areas in opposing storage regions of said common random access memory , and providing said common random access memory with a moving partition means for separating said discrete time domain digital data from said frequency domain digital data ; and transferring the stored discrete time domain and/or frequency domain digital data to a host computer for predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (address signal) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (said module, said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal (effect division) representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module (control means) ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time (data rate, data packet) domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . US4885707A CLAIM 4 . The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said serial bus is a single conductive line and said input (control means) /output interface means comprises : a receiving lead connected from said single conductive line to a binary data receiving port on each of said central control and data processing modules ; and a buffered transmitting circuit including a pair of cascaded , opposite polarity transistors connected from a binary data transmitting port on each of said central control and data processing modules to said single conductive line . vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (data collection) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (said module, said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4885707A CLAIM 1 . A method of predictive maintenance of a plurality of machines by collecting and analyzing vibration data comprising the steps of : providing at each of a plurality of stations of a plurality of machines a predetermined electro-optically readable code identifying the vibration data collection (processing function) station thereon ; storing in an electronic memory contained within a portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus , addressable machine file data containing preprogrammed data collection and data processing parameters for each of the plurality of data collection stations ; collecting vibration data from each of said stations by temporarily attaching a vibration sensor to an indexing mount at the machine station , reading said code adjacent the data collection station , using said code to address the electronic memory for retrieving machine file data stored for each of such stations and receiving vibration signals from the vibration sensor , conditioning such signals by filtering and converting same in accordance with said predetermined data collection and data processing parameters , into discrete time domain digital data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; transforming said discrete time domain digital data representing machine vibration at each station into frequency domain digital data representing machine vibration in the frequency domain ; temporarily storing said discrete time domain digital data in a common battery powered random access memory with said frequency domain digital data using address areas in opposing storage regions of said common random access memory , and providing said common random access memory with a moving partition means for separating said discrete time domain digital data from said frequency domain digital data ; and transferring the stored discrete time domain and/or frequency domain digital data to a host computer for predictive maintenance analysis of such data . US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module (control means) ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . US4885707A CLAIM 4 . The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said serial bus is a single conductive line and said input (control means) /output interface means comprises : a receiving lead connected from said single conductive line to a binary data receiving port on each of said central control and data processing modules ; and a buffered transmitting circuit including a pair of cascaded , opposite polarity transistors connected from a binary data transmitting port on each of said central control and data processing modules to said single conductive line . vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4885707A CLAIM 2 . A portable vibration data collection and processing apparatus for predictive maintenance of a plurality of machine stations by collecting , processing and storing vibration data , comprising : central control module having a microprocessor means , a memory storing a control program for said microprocessor means , and a random access memory for storing digital machine file data on each of the plurality of machine stations ; code reading means for reading a station identification code associated with each station , said code reading means including means for producing a digitally encoded address signal representing said station identification code , said random access memory being responsive to said code reading mean to access said machine file data in response to said digital signal representing said station identification code ; vibration sensor means (vibration sensor means) attached to an indexing mount at each machine station for producing electrical analog signals representing machine vibration at that station ; vibration signal conditioning means for filtering the electrical analog signals produced by said vibration sensor means and for converting the filtered electrical analog signals into digital time domain vibration data representing machine vibration as a function of time ; a data processing module having a memory for storing a control program controlling the operation of said microprocessor means , and a random access memory , said data processing module operating in response to its control program stored in memory to transform said digital signals representing vibration as a function of time into frequency domain vibration data , said memory of said data processing module serves as a scratch pad memory for temporary storage of said digital time domain data during said transform ; a serial bus for communicating control and data signals between said central control module and said data processing module ; input/output interface means coupling said serial bus to each of said module ; and vibration data memory means for storing said frequency domain vibration data and/or said time domain vibration data and corresponding machine file data for subsequent predictive maintenance analysis of such data . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4763322A Filed: 1986-07-30 Issued: 1988-08-09 Digital radio transmission system with variable duration of the time slots in the time-division multiplex frame (Original Assignee) US Philips Corp (Current Assignee) US Philips Corp Alfons Eizenhofer |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4763322A CLAIM 1 . In a cellular digital radio transmission system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile stations assigned to each base station , communication channels (data transmission) between a base station and its mobile stations being established by time-division multiplexing of time slots in successive time frames , each time slot being allocated to a particular mobile station ; the improvement characterized in that the base station comprises : means for establishing a plurality of time slots of different durations in each TDM time frame , the duration of the time slot allocated to a mobile station remaining the same in all successive TDM time frames ; and means for allocating the mobile stations assigned to such base station to respective ones (respective ones) of such time slots having durations corresponding to the bandwidth requirements of such mobile stations . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4763322A CLAIM 1 . In a cellular digital radio transmission system comprising a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile stations assigned to each base station , communication channels between a base station and its mobile stations being established by time-division multiplexing of time slots in successive time frames , each time slot being allocated to a particular mobile station ; the improvement characterized in that the base station comprises : means for establishing a plurality of time slots of different durations in each TDM time frame , the duration of the time slot allocated to a mobile station remaining the same in all successive TDM time frames ; and means for allocating the mobile stations assigned to such base station to respective ones (respective ones) of such time slots having durations corresponding to the bandwidth requirements of such mobile stations . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4972151A Filed: 1985-10-01 Issued: 1990-11-20 Steered-beam satellite communication system (Original Assignee) Hughes Aircraft Co (Current Assignee) DirecTV Group Inc Harold A. Rosen |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4972151A CLAIM 1 . A system for communicating via satellite between ground stations , comprising : a set of ground stations respectively within a set of station areas spaced apart along an arc of the earth' ; s surface ; a satellite positioned in a geosynchrounous orbit above the earth and in view of said arc ; an array of radiating elements carried by said satellite ; a frequency responsive beam former connected to said radiating elements for forming a beam of electromagnetic radiation , said radiation being carried on a preselected group of carrier frequencies respectively fixedly related to said set of station areas , said beam (data processing means, processing function) being steerable in response to a carrier frequency of said radiation to intercept individual ones of said station areas in seriatim along said arc ; and wherein frequencies of an up-link carrier and of a down-link carrier associated with respective ones (respective ones) of said station areas vary monotonically with position along said arc to permit automatic positioning of a beam from said satellite to one of said station areas upon energization of a carrier frequency assigned to said ground station areas . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (said beam) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US4972151A CLAIM 1 . A system for communicating via satellite between ground stations , comprising : a set of ground stations respectively within a set of station areas spaced apart along an arc of the earth' ; s surface ; a satellite positioned in a geosynchrounous orbit above the earth and in view of said arc ; an array of radiating elements carried by said satellite ; a frequency responsive beam former connected to said radiating elements for forming a beam of electromagnetic radiation , said radiation being carried on a preselected group of carrier frequencies respectively fixedly related to said set of station areas , said beam (data processing means, processing function) being steerable in response to a carrier frequency of said radiation to intercept individual ones of said station areas in seriatim along said arc ; and wherein frequencies of an up-link carrier and of a down-link carrier associated with respective ones of said station areas vary monotonically with position along said arc to permit automatic positioning of a beam from said satellite to one of said station areas upon energization of a carrier frequency assigned to said ground station areas . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (carrier frequency) . |
US4972151A CLAIM 1 . A system for communicating via satellite between ground stations , comprising : a set of ground stations respectively within a set of station areas spaced apart along an arc of the earth' ; s surface ; a satellite positioned in a geosynchrounous orbit above the earth and in view of said arc ; an array of radiating elements carried by said satellite ; a frequency responsive beam former connected to said radiating elements for forming a beam of electromagnetic radiation , said radiation being carried on a preselected group of carrier frequencies respectively fixedly related to said set of station areas , said beam being steerable in response to a carrier frequency (radio frequencies) of said radiation to intercept individual ones of said station areas in seriatim along said arc ; and wherein frequencies of an up-link carrier and of a down-link carrier associated with respective ones of said station areas vary monotonically with position along said arc to permit automatic positioning of a beam from said satellite to one of said station areas upon energization of a carrier frequency assigned to said ground station areas . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (said beam) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones (respective ones) or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4972151A CLAIM 1 . A system for communicating via satellite between ground stations , comprising : a set of ground stations respectively within a set of station areas spaced apart along an arc of the earth' ; s surface ; a satellite positioned in a geosynchrounous orbit above the earth and in view of said arc ; an array of radiating elements carried by said satellite ; a frequency responsive beam former connected to said radiating elements for forming a beam of electromagnetic radiation , said radiation being carried on a preselected group of carrier frequencies respectively fixedly related to said set of station areas , said beam (data processing means, processing function) being steerable in response to a carrier frequency of said radiation to intercept individual ones of said station areas in seriatim along said arc ; and wherein frequencies of an up-link carrier and of a down-link carrier associated with respective ones (respective ones) of said station areas vary monotonically with position along said arc to permit automatic positioning of a beam from said satellite to one of said station areas upon energization of a carrier frequency assigned to said ground station areas . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said beam) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4972151A CLAIM 1 . A system for communicating via satellite between ground stations , comprising : a set of ground stations respectively within a set of station areas spaced apart along an arc of the earth' ; s surface ; a satellite positioned in a geosynchrounous orbit above the earth and in view of said arc ; an array of radiating elements carried by said satellite ; a frequency responsive beam former connected to said radiating elements for forming a beam of electromagnetic radiation , said radiation being carried on a preselected group of carrier frequencies respectively fixedly related to said set of station areas , said beam (data processing means, processing function) being steerable in response to a carrier frequency of said radiation to intercept individual ones of said station areas in seriatim along said arc ; and wherein frequencies of an up-link carrier and of a down-link carrier associated with respective ones of said station areas vary monotonically with position along said arc to permit automatic positioning of a beam from said satellite to one of said station areas upon energization of a carrier frequency assigned to said ground station areas . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4853850A Filed: 1985-09-10 Issued: 1989-08-01 Vehicle computer diagnostic interface apparatus (Original Assignee) Krass Jr James E; Neely James F (Current Assignee) Micro Processor Systems Inc ; NNT Inc James E. Krass, Jr., James F. Neely |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (digital signal, input ports) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (digital signal, input ports) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones (obtaining data, memory map) or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4853850A CLAIM 1 . A communications adapter circuit for permitting data communications at variable baud rates between an on-board vehicle computer and a test computer which is programmed to analyze data received from said on-board vehicle computer , comprising : first interface means for producing a variable command signal which will cause said on-board vehicle computer to transmit data to said communications adaptor circuit ; second interface means for receiving a stream of unprocessed data from said on-board vehicle computer in response to said command signal ; third interface means for connecting said communications adaptor circuit to a bus structure of said test computer , such that said communications adaptor circuit shares the bus structure of said test computer ; dual-ported memory means connected to said second and third interface means for storing said stream of unprocessed data received from said on-board vehicle computer and enabling a direct transfer of said stored stream of unprocessed data to a data bus in said bus structure of said test computer ; addressing control means connected to said dual-ported memory means for assigning said dual-ported memory means a predetermined range of address locations in a memory map (respective ones, respective one) of said test computer which will enable said test computer to access said steam of unprocessed data stored in said dual-ported memory means ; and baud rate selection means for enabling said stream of unprocessed data to be received at the baud rate transmitted by said on-board vehicle computer , said baud rate selection means including oscillator means for allowing said adapter circuit to process data on at least one high speed baud rate greater than 160 baud . US4853850A CLAIM 3 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 2 , wherein said first interface means includes digital to analog converter means for converting a digital signal (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) from said programmed controller means into said variable command signal for transmission to said on-board vehicle computer . US4853850A CLAIM 6 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said second interface means includes connector means having a plurality of input ports (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) for receiving signals from said on-board vehicle computer , switching circuit means for selectively transmitting signals from one of said ports to a volt meter circuit means , and said volt meter circuit means for providing a digital representation of the signal transmitted by said switching means to said programmed controller . US4853850A CLAIM 21 . A method of obtaining data (respective ones, respective one) from on-board vehicle computers having different transmission baud rates which will also enable the type of on-board vehicle computer to be determined , based on the baud rate of communication established , comprising the steps of : providing a communications adapter circuit capable of communicating with an on-board vehicle computer at a plurality of baud rates ; commencing communication with an on-board vehicle computer at a first predetermined baud rate for a first time interval ; listening for a second time interval to determine if said on-board vehicle computer will transmit a stream of data at said first predetermined baud rate ; and switching communication with said on-board vehicle computer to at least one additional predetermined baud rate if communication is not established at said first predetermined baud rate . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (second time interval) . |
US4853850A CLAIM 21 . A method of obtaining data from on-board vehicle computers having different transmission baud rates which will also enable the type of on-board vehicle computer to be determined , based on the baud rate of communication established , comprising the steps of : providing a communications adapter circuit capable of communicating with an on-board vehicle computer at a plurality of baud rates ; commencing communication with an on-board vehicle computer at a first predetermined baud rate for a first time interval ; listening for a second time interval (frequency basis) to determine if said on-board vehicle computer will transmit a stream of data at said first predetermined baud rate ; and switching communication with said on-board vehicle computer to at least one additional predetermined baud rate if communication is not established at said first predetermined baud rate . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (digital signal, input ports) , and interleaving said data packet (digital signal, input ports) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4853850A CLAIM 3 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 2 , wherein said first interface means includes digital to analog converter means for converting a digital signal (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) from said programmed controller means into said variable command signal for transmission to said on-board vehicle computer . US4853850A CLAIM 6 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said second interface means includes connector means having a plurality of input ports (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) for receiving signals from said on-board vehicle computer , switching circuit means for selectively transmitting signals from one of said ports to a volt meter circuit means , and said volt meter circuit means for providing a digital representation of the signal transmitted by said switching means to said programmed controller . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (digital signal, input ports) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means, said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones (obtaining data, memory map) or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (digital signal, input ports) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4853850A CLAIM 1 . A communications adapter circuit for permitting data communications at variable baud rates between an on-board vehicle computer and a test computer which is programmed to analyze data received from said on-board vehicle computer , comprising : first interface means for producing a variable command signal which will cause said on-board vehicle computer to transmit data to said communications adaptor circuit ; second interface means for receiving a stream of unprocessed data from said on-board vehicle computer in response to said command signal ; third interface means for connecting said communications adaptor circuit to a bus structure of said test computer , such that said communications adaptor circuit shares the bus structure of said test computer ; dual-ported memory means connected to said second and third interface means for storing said stream of unprocessed data received from said on-board vehicle computer and enabling a direct transfer of said stored stream of unprocessed data to a data bus in said bus structure of said test computer ; addressing control means (control means) connected to said dual-ported memory means for assigning said dual-ported memory means a predetermined range of address locations in a memory map (respective ones, respective one) of said test computer which will enable said test computer to access said steam of unprocessed data stored in said dual-ported memory means ; and baud rate selection means for enabling said stream of unprocessed data to be received at the baud rate transmitted by said on-board vehicle computer , said baud rate selection means including oscillator means for allowing said adapter circuit to process data on at least one high speed baud rate greater than 160 baud . US4853850A CLAIM 3 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 2 , wherein said first interface means includes digital to analog converter means for converting a digital signal (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) from said programmed controller means into said variable command signal for transmission to said on-board vehicle computer . US4853850A CLAIM 6 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said second interface means includes connector means having a plurality of input ports (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) for receiving signals from said on-board vehicle computer , switching circuit means for selectively transmitting signals from one of said ports to a volt meter circuit means , and said volt meter circuit means for providing a digital representation of the signal transmitted by said switching means to said programmed controller . US4853850A CLAIM 7 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said addressing control means includes switchable means , connecting the system bus of the test computer to input gating means of the intelligent peripheral controller , for selecting said predetermined range of address locations , and said input (control means) gating means , connecting said switchable means and said system bus of the test computer with the input of the peripheral controller for comparing said predetermined range of address locations with a memory address placed on an address bus in said bus structure of said test computer . US4853850A CLAIM 21 . A method of obtaining data (respective ones, respective one) from on-board vehicle computers having different transmission baud rates which will also enable the type of on-board vehicle computer to be determined , based on the baud rate of communication established , comprising the steps of : providing a communications adapter circuit capable of communicating with an on-board vehicle computer at a plurality of baud rates ; commencing communication with an on-board vehicle computer at a first predetermined baud rate for a first time interval ; listening for a second time interval to determine if said on-board vehicle computer will transmit a stream of data at said first predetermined baud rate ; and switching communication with said on-board vehicle computer to at least one additional predetermined baud rate if communication is not established at said first predetermined baud rate . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (second time interval) . |
US4853850A CLAIM 21 . A method of obtaining data from on-board vehicle computers having different transmission baud rates which will also enable the type of on-board vehicle computer to be determined , based on the baud rate of communication established , comprising the steps of : providing a communications adapter circuit capable of communicating with an on-board vehicle computer at a plurality of baud rates ; commencing communication with an on-board vehicle computer at a first predetermined baud rate for a first time interval ; listening for a second time interval (frequency basis) to determine if said on-board vehicle computer will transmit a stream of data at said first predetermined baud rate ; and switching communication with said on-board vehicle computer to at least one additional predetermined baud rate if communication is not established at said first predetermined baud rate . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (digital signal, input ports) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4853850A CLAIM 3 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 2 , wherein said first interface means includes digital to analog converter means for converting a digital signal (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) from said programmed controller means into said variable command signal for transmission to said on-board vehicle computer . US4853850A CLAIM 6 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said second interface means includes connector means having a plurality of input ports (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) for receiving signals from said on-board vehicle computer , switching circuit means for selectively transmitting signals from one of said ports to a volt meter circuit means , and said volt meter circuit means for providing a digital representation of the signal transmitted by said switching means to said programmed controller . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (command signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means, said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one (obtaining data, memory map) of said virtual ports . |
US4853850A CLAIM 1 . A communications adapter circuit for permitting data communications at variable baud rates between an on-board vehicle computer and a test computer which is programmed to analyze data received from said on-board vehicle computer , comprising : first interface means for producing a variable command signal (processing function) which will cause said on-board vehicle computer to transmit data to said communications adaptor circuit ; second interface means for receiving a stream of unprocessed data from said on-board vehicle computer in response to said command signal ; third interface means for connecting said communications adaptor circuit to a bus structure of said test computer , such that said communications adaptor circuit shares the bus structure of said test computer ; dual-ported memory means connected to said second and third interface means for storing said stream of unprocessed data received from said on-board vehicle computer and enabling a direct transfer of said stored stream of unprocessed data to a data bus in said bus structure of said test computer ; addressing control means (control means) connected to said dual-ported memory means for assigning said dual-ported memory means a predetermined range of address locations in a memory map (respective ones, respective one) of said test computer which will enable said test computer to access said steam of unprocessed data stored in said dual-ported memory means ; and baud rate selection means for enabling said stream of unprocessed data to be received at the baud rate transmitted by said on-board vehicle computer , said baud rate selection means including oscillator means for allowing said adapter circuit to process data on at least one high speed baud rate greater than 160 baud . US4853850A CLAIM 7 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said addressing control means includes switchable means , connecting the system bus of the test computer to input gating means of the intelligent peripheral controller , for selecting said predetermined range of address locations , and said input (control means) gating means , connecting said switchable means and said system bus of the test computer with the input of the peripheral controller for comparing said predetermined range of address locations with a memory address placed on an address bus in said bus structure of said test computer . US4853850A CLAIM 21 . A method of obtaining data (respective ones, respective one) from on-board vehicle computers having different transmission baud rates which will also enable the type of on-board vehicle computer to be determined , based on the baud rate of communication established , comprising the steps of : providing a communications adapter circuit capable of communicating with an on-board vehicle computer at a plurality of baud rates ; commencing communication with an on-board vehicle computer at a first predetermined baud rate for a first time interval ; listening for a second time interval to determine if said on-board vehicle computer will transmit a stream of data at said first predetermined baud rate ; and switching communication with said on-board vehicle computer to at least one additional predetermined baud rate if communication is not established at said first predetermined baud rate . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (digital signal, input ports) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4853850A CLAIM 3 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 2 , wherein said first interface means includes digital to analog converter means for converting a digital signal (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) from said programmed controller means into said variable command signal for transmission to said on-board vehicle computer . US4853850A CLAIM 6 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said second interface means includes connector means having a plurality of input ports (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) for receiving signals from said on-board vehicle computer , switching circuit means for selectively transmitting signals from one of said ports to a volt meter circuit means , and said volt meter circuit means for providing a digital representation of the signal transmitted by said switching means to said programmed controller . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (digital signal, input ports) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4853850A CLAIM 3 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 2 , wherein said first interface means includes digital to analog converter means for converting a digital signal (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) from said programmed controller means into said variable command signal for transmission to said on-board vehicle computer . US4853850A CLAIM 6 . The communications adapter circuit according to claim 1 , wherein said second interface means includes connector means having a plurality of input ports (data packets, data sensors, data rate, data packet) for receiving signals from said on-board vehicle computer , switching circuit means for selectively transmitting signals from one of said ports to a volt meter circuit means , and said volt meter circuit means for providing a digital representation of the signal transmitted by said switching means to said programmed controller . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4644284A Filed: 1984-12-26 Issued: 1987-02-17 Distributorless ignition system interface for engine diagnostic testers (Original Assignee) Friedline James G; Rich Leo G (Current Assignee) Snap On Inc James G. Friedline, Leo G. Rich |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4644284A CLAIM 15 . An interface according to claim 1 and further including : first secondary signal input (communications channel) means for receiving positive secondary signals ; and second secondary signal input means for receiving negative secondary signals ; secondary pattern processor means responsive to signals on said first and second secondary signal input means for generating a secondary signal pattern of a single polarity for transmission to the engine analyzer . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (flip flop) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means, said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4644284A CLAIM 1 . For use with a test engine analyzer to analyze a computer controlled automotive engine having an electronic control module which develops timing signals to a coil ignition module which fires the spark plugs of the engine , the timing signals carrying dwell information , an interface , comprising : input means for receiving timing signals from the electronic control module ; output means for transmitting timing signals to the coil ignition module ; cylinder clock modification circuitry for receiving said timing signals from said input (control means) means and for passing timing signals to said output means , said cylinder clock modification circuitry generating a modified timing signal in response to an inhibit command signal for transmission to said coil ignition module , said modified timing signal carrying dwell information of a dwell period insufficient to fire a spark plug ; and power balance command circuitry for receiving a cylinder inhibit command from said engine analyzer and responsively generating a said inhibit command signal , whereby a cylinder of the engine is inhibited from firing . US4644284A CLAIM 15 . An interface according to claim 1 and further including : first secondary signal input (communications channel) means for receiving positive secondary signals ; and second secondary signal input means for receiving negative secondary signals ; secondary pattern processor means responsive to signals on said first and second secondary signal input means for generating a secondary signal pattern of a single polarity for transmission to the engine analyzer . US4644284A CLAIM 17 . An interface according to claim 16 and further including switch control means (control means) connected to said switch means for synchronizing said switch means with the firing of the cylinder No . 1 spark plug . US4644284A CLAIM 18 . An interface according to claim 17 wherein said switch control means includes a flip flop (effect division) resettable by the secondary signal input on the first or second secondary signal input means associated with the No . 1 cylinder spark plug , said flip flop settable by the firing of a cylinder as indicated by the signals appearing on said first and second secondary signal input means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (command signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means, said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4644284A CLAIM 1 . For use with a test engine analyzer to analyze a computer controlled automotive engine having an electronic control module which develops timing signals to a coil ignition module which fires the spark plugs of the engine , the timing signals carrying dwell information , an interface , comprising : input means for receiving timing signals from the electronic control module ; output means for transmitting timing signals to the coil ignition module ; cylinder clock modification circuitry for receiving said timing signals from said input (control means) means and for passing timing signals to said output means , said cylinder clock modification circuitry generating a modified timing signal in response to an inhibit command signal (processing function) for transmission to said coil ignition module , said modified timing signal carrying dwell information of a dwell period insufficient to fire a spark plug ; and power balance command circuitry for receiving a cylinder inhibit command from said engine analyzer and responsively generating a said inhibit command signal , whereby a cylinder of the engine is inhibited from firing . US4644284A CLAIM 17 . An interface according to claim 16 and further including switch control means (control means) connected to said switch means for synchronizing said switch means with the firing of the cylinder No . 1 spark plug . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4626859A Filed: 1984-09-28 Issued: 1986-12-02 Direction finding systems (Original Assignee) Thales Research and Technology UK Ltd (Current Assignee) Thales Research and Technology UK Ltd Edward V. Stansfield |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal (data sensors, processing function) spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal (data sensors, processing function) spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (sample frequency) means adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (vibration sensor) (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (sample frequency) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (vibration sensor) (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal (data sensors, processing function) spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal (data sensors, processing function) spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (sample frequency) means adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (vibration sensor) (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal (data sensors, processing function) spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal (data sensors, processing function) spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (sample frequency) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4626859A CLAIM 1 . A direction finding system responsive to a band of frequencies including at least three antennas disposed so as to define an array of antennas equally spaced about the periphery of a circle having a diameter less than a proportion of half the wavelength of the highest frequency of said band , a respective wideband receiver connected to each said antenna and adapted to produce a digital output representative of the signal received by said antenna , means for deriving from said digital output a signal in digital form representing the spectrum of said received signal , means for deriving from said signal spectrum of each said received signal the phase (φ(m , ω)) of any signal received by the antennas at each of a plurality of sample frequencies (ω) relative to a virtual reference , and means for calculating for each said sample frequency (vibration sensor) (ω) a spatial Fourier series (ρ(ω)) of said phases , where ##EQU11## in which M is the number of antennas in said array , and m is an index which takes the values 0 to M-1 to represent each said antenna in turn , and deriving from said spatial Fourier series the bearing of any source transmitting at each said sample frequency . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4559828A Filed: 1984-06-26 Issued: 1985-12-24 System for operational monitoring of a machine (Original Assignee) Liszka Ludwik J Ludwik J. Liszka |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (data processing means) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (said time) required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data (local data) sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data processing means (data processing means) near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor (analogue format) , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time (data rate, data packet) series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data (local data) sensors , and interleaving said data packet (said time) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data (local data) processing means near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time (data rate, data packet) series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (data processing means) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data processing means (data processing means) near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) means (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) , vibration sensor) , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data processing means near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by the step of using as said sensors , sensors adapted to provide vibration data (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVB) analysis of the data . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) , vibration sensor) , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data processing means near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) means (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) , vibration sensor) , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data processing means near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (said sensor) through a communications channel from at least two local data (local data) sensors to a data processing means (data processing means) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (said time) requirements from said local sensors . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data processing means (data processing means) near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor (analogue format) , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time (data rate, data packet) series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means (control means) connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4559828A CLAIM 1 . In a system adapted for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis , and wherein the machine has a characteristic frequency spectrum when operating normally , said system including at least one vibration sensor in operative contact with said machine for sensing machine vibrations , and providing a vibration signal at its output , sampling means connected to the output of said vibration sensor , said sampling means including an amplifier , a low pass filter postcoupled to said amplifier , and an A/D converter postcoupled to said filter for sampling , amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from said vibration sensor , separate frequency analysis means arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from said sampling means for frequency analysis thereof , and pattern recognition means coupled to said frequency analysis means for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra corresponding to abnormal machine operation , the improvement comprising local data processing means near said machine adapted to store programs for the control thereof , being connected to said vibration sensor , and including a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory , being arranged for obtaining vibration data from said sensor , and for storing said vibration data in the form of a time series in said memory , said local data processing means also including said sampling means , central monitoring means remote from said local data processing means adapted to store another program therein , and providing for monitoring and further processing of said time series , said central monitoring means including computer means , as well as said frequency analysis means , and said pattern recognition means , said computer means being connected to said frequency analysis means , control means (control means) connected to said central monitoring means , and a two-way communication link connecting said local data processing means and said central monitoring means for periodic transmission of said time series from said memory in said microcomputer of said local data processing means in one direction to said frequency analysis means in said central monitoring means , and for transferring said other program from said central monitoring means back to said local data processing means in a direction opposite to said one direction , said control means providing for control of said amplifier , of said low pass filter , and of said A/D converter , through said communication link , whereby transmission of said time series from said local data processing means to said central monitoring means can be matched to reception conditions prevailing at said central monitoring means . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) means (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) from said vibration sensing means . |
US4559828A CLAIM 3 . A system as defined in claim 1 , further comprising additional vibration sensor (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s , and respective charge amplifiers postcoupled to said vibration sensors , each charge amplifier being connected to said A/D converter . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data (local data) sensors comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4559828A CLAIM 3 . A system as defined in claim 1 , further comprising additional vibration sensor (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s , and respective charge amplifiers postcoupled to said vibration sensors , each charge amplifier being connected to said A/D converter . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) means (frequency analysis, machine vibrations, vibration data, vibration sensor) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4559828A CLAIM 3 . A system as defined in claim 1 , further comprising additional vibration sensor (division basis, vibration sensor means, vibration data, vibration sensor) s , and respective charge amplifiers postcoupled to said vibration sensors , each charge amplifier being connected to said A/D converter . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | GB2118750A Filed: 1983-04-15 Issued: 1983-11-02 Data transmission system (Original Assignee) TELECABLE VIDEOTRON Ltd (Current Assignee) TELECABLE VIDEOTRON Ltd Michel Dufresne, Daniel Dufresne, John Courtney, Jean-Paul Champagne, Pierre Scott |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (determined order, signal component) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 5 . A signal transmission system comprising : . CLME : (a) a head end , (b) a transmission medium connected to the head end , for carrying signals from the head end , (c) a plurality of subscriber stations connected to the transmission medium , each station comprising (i) first memory means for permanently storing a first address code signal , (ii) second memory means for storing a service code signal , (iii) third memory means for storing a control signal , (iv) means for providing a signal to a display device , (v) means for controlling the application of a signal broadcast on said transmission medium to the display device , (vi) data acquisition circuit means for applying the service code signal to the second memory means in the event of reception from the transmission medium of a service code signal having an address component matching the address code signal , and for applying and storing a control signal to the third memory means in the event of reception of a signal from the transmission medium having an address component matching the service code signal and a control signal component (analogue format) , and (vii) processor means for operating the controlling means according to the control signal in response to reception from the transmission medium of said broadcast signals of a kind controllable by said control signal , whereby a display signal is provided for application to the display device . . CLME : GB2118750A CLAIM 11 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of means for generating said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in asynchronous packets in HDLC format . . CLME : GB2118750A CLAIM 12 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of a mass digital signal storage system for storing said signals in predetermined order (analogue format) , a buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , and means for applying said strings of said digital signals to the transmission medium 105 according to said order . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (said signal) , and interleaving said data packet (said transmission) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 1 . A signal transmission system comprising : (a) a head end , (b) a tra , nsmission medium , connected to the head end , for carrying signals from the head end , (c) a plurality of subscriber stations connected to the transmission medium , (d) means at said subscriber stations for receiving and storing signals from the transmission medium designative of predetermined station addresses , (e) means at said subscriber stations which have stored said station addresses , for receiving and storing program signals from said transmission (data packet) medium designated only for said stations having said stored addresses , (f) means at said subscriber stations having certain ones of said station addresses for 12 GB 2 118 750 A 12 receiving further signals from the transmission medium , and for translating said further signals , said translation being dependent on the prior storage of said program signals . . CLME : GB2118750A CLAIM 11 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of means for generating said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in asynchronous packets in HDLC format . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 12 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of a mass digital signal storage system for storing said signals in predetermined order , a buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , and means for applying said strings of said digital signals (corresponding one) to the transmission medium 105 according to said order . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (different frequency) . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 13 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of a mass digital signal storage system for storing said signals in predetermined order , a 110 buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , and means for applying said strings of said digital signals to the transmission medium according to said order , a source of television signals , and means for applying the television signals to the transmission medium with said strings of said digital signals , in different frequency (radio frequencies) bands . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, generating signal) means adapted to sense machine vibration (predetermined frequency, generating signal) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 14 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of signal source means for generating signal (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) s for transmission on the transmission medium , a mass digital signal storage system for carrying said signals in digital form according to a predetermined order , and for sequentially reading 125 said signals , a buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , means for applying said strings to the transmission medium in a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) band , and means for applying broadcast television signals to said 130 transmission medium in other frequency bands . . CLME : 13 GB 2 118 750 A 13 i i |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, generating signal) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (predetermined frequency, generating signal) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 14 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of signal source means for generating signal (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) s for transmission on the transmission medium , a mass digital signal storage system for carrying said signals in digital form according to a predetermined order , and for sequentially reading 125 said signals , a buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , means for applying said strings to the transmission medium in a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) band , and means for applying broadcast television signals to said 130 transmission medium in other frequency bands . . CLME : 13 GB 2 118 750 A 13 i i |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (determined order, signal component) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors (said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 5 . A signal transmission system comprising : . CLME : (a) a head end , (b) a transmission medium connected to the head end , for carrying signals from the head end , (c) a plurality of subscriber stations connected to the transmission medium , each station comprising (i) first memory means for permanently storing a first address code signal , (ii) second memory means for storing a service code signal , (iii) third memory means for storing a control signal , (iv) means for providing a signal to a display device , (v) means for controlling the application of a signal broadcast on said transmission medium to the display device , (vi) data acquisition circuit means for applying the service code signal to the second memory means in the event of reception from the transmission medium of a service code signal having an address component matching the address code signal , and for applying and storing a control signal to the third memory means in the event of reception of a signal from the transmission medium having an address component matching the service code signal and a control signal component (analogue format) , and (vii) processor means for operating the controlling means according to the control signal in response to reception from the transmission medium of said broadcast signals of a kind controllable by said control signal , whereby a display signal is provided for application to the display device . . CLME : GB2118750A CLAIM 11 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of means for generating said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in asynchronous packets in HDLC format . . CLME : GB2118750A CLAIM 12 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of a mass digital signal storage system for storing said signals in predetermined order (analogue format) , a buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , and means for applying said strings of said digital signals to the transmission medium 105 according to said order . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 11 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of means for generating said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in asynchronous packets in HDLC format . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, generating signal) means adapted to sense machine vibration (predetermined frequency, generating signal) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 14 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of signal source means for generating signal (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) s for transmission on the transmission medium , a mass digital signal storage system for carrying said signals in digital form according to a predetermined order , and for sequentially reading 125 said signals , a buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , means for applying said strings to the transmission medium in a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) band , and means for applying broadcast television signals to said 130 transmission medium in other frequency bands . . CLME : 13 GB 2 118 750 A 13 i i |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 11 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of means for generating said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in asynchronous packets in HDLC format . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 11 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of means for generating said signal (data sensors, processing function) s in asynchronous packets in HDLC format . . CLME : |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (predetermined frequency, generating signal) means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (predetermined frequency, generating signal) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
GB2118750A CLAIM 14 . A signal transmission system as defined in Claim 1 , 2 or 5 in which the head end is comprised of signal source means for generating signal (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) s for transmission on the transmission medium , a mass digital signal storage system for carrying said signals in digital form according to a predetermined order , and for sequentially reading 125 said signals , a buffer memory for storing sequential strings of said signals , means for applying said strings to the transmission medium in a predetermined frequency (vibration sensor, sense vibrations, sense machine vibration) band , and means for applying broadcast television signals to said 130 transmission medium in other frequency bands . . CLME : 13 GB 2 118 750 A 13 i i |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4375672A Filed: 1980-05-05 Issued: 1983-03-01 Engine analyzer (Original Assignee) Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc (Current Assignee) Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc Takayuki Kato, Toshio Tsuji, Kiyokazu Konishi |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (k value) through a communications channel (circuit die) from at least two data sensors (command signal, said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (battery capacity) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal (processing function, data sensors) processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signal (processing function, data sensors) s for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items of inspection . US4375672A CLAIM 20 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claims 2 or 15 , further comprising : high voltage circuit die (communications channel) lectric strength detecting means for detecting voltage leakage in high voltage circuits and detecting the discharge dielectric strength and abnormalities of the high circuit section of the engine comprising a coil cord , a distributor and a plug cord based on the minimum values of the voltage leakage thus obtained , when the engine is cranked and high voltage is applied to said high voltage circuit section of the engine in synchronism with the top dead center or the ignition timing of the engine . US4375672A CLAIM 22 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claims 2 or 15 , further comprising : battery capacity (data carrying capacities) detecting means for detecting the voltage drop rate of the battery when a high current is applied from the battery of the engine to a load of low resistance and processing the detected voltage drop rate so as to detect the battery capacity . US4375672A CLAIM 24 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claims 2 or 15 , further comprising : engine compression ratio balance detecting means for detecting the current flowing from the battery to the starting motor when the engine is cranked so as to apply the peak value (analogue format) of the current to the respective cylinders , and detecting the relative ratios between compression ratios of the respective cylinders of the engine by calculating the relative ratios . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (circuit current) . |
US4375672A CLAIM 14 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 13 , wherein said signal processing means comprises : an input circuit connected to the group of sensors of said detecting means , the engine drive control means and the multi-cylinder engine inspecting means ; a battery voltage signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a battery discharge signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a starter current signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a primary voltage signal circuit connected to said input circuit ; a primary current signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a point voltage signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a trigger signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; an ignition signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a plug discharge voltage process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a plug leaking current process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a high voltage circuit applying signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; and a high voltage circuit current (frequency basis) signal process circuit connected to said input circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (command signal, said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal (processing function, data sensors) processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signal (processing function, data sensors) s for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items of inspection . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (predetermined items, reference values, control means, mounted battery) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signals for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) of inspection . US4375672A CLAIM 10 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said engine drive control means comprises : two switches contacting polarities of a vehicle-mounted battery (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) through battery sensors , respectively ; two other switches including one inserted between one of said former two switches and an engine control terminal and the other inserted between one of said former two switches and a charger ; a switch drive circuit connected to said former two switches and latter two switches for driving said switches ; an auxiliary power source having a potential equivalent to said vehicle-mounted battery ; a charge discriminator circuit connected to said auxiliary power source for discriminating the charge condition ; a charger connected to one of said former two switches and one of said latter two switches ; a power relay for connecting said auxiliary power source to said vehicle-mounted battery ; and a polarity discriminator circuit connected to said battery sensors for discriminating the conditions of said battery sensors . US4375672A CLAIM 15 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said centralized control means comprises : an interface connected to the process circuit of said processing means ; a control panel for feeding the specific predetermined items of the diagnosis ; an input device connected to said control panel ; a computer connected to said input device and said interface for operating and processing the outputs from the process circuits of said signal processing means so as to make the determination ; and a memory section connected to said computer for storing the specific predetermined items of vehicle to be diagnosed , such as running distances , ignition systems , the reference values (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) for each vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (predetermined items, reference values, control means, mounted battery) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signals for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) of inspection . US4375672A CLAIM 10 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said engine drive control means comprises : two switches contacting polarities of a vehicle-mounted battery (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) through battery sensors , respectively ; two other switches including one inserted between one of said former two switches and an engine control terminal and the other inserted between one of said former two switches and a charger ; a switch drive circuit connected to said former two switches and latter two switches for driving said switches ; an auxiliary power source having a potential equivalent to said vehicle-mounted battery ; a charge discriminator circuit connected to said auxiliary power source for discriminating the charge condition ; a charger connected to one of said former two switches and one of said latter two switches ; a power relay for connecting said auxiliary power source to said vehicle-mounted battery ; and a polarity discriminator circuit connected to said battery sensors for discriminating the conditions of said battery sensors . US4375672A CLAIM 15 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said centralized control means comprises : an interface connected to the process circuit of said processing means ; a control panel for feeding the specific predetermined items of the diagnosis ; an input device connected to said control panel ; a computer connected to said input device and said interface for operating and processing the outputs from the process circuits of said signal processing means so as to make the determination ; and a memory section connected to said computer for storing the specific predetermined items of vehicle to be diagnosed , such as running distances , ignition systems , the reference values (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) for each vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (k value) through a communications channel (circuit die) from at least two local data sensors (command signal, said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (battery capacity) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (predetermined items, reference values, control means, mounted battery) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal (processing function, data sensors) processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signal (processing function, data sensors) s for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) of inspection . US4375672A CLAIM 10 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said engine drive control means comprises : two switches contacting polarities of a vehicle-mounted battery (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) through battery sensors , respectively ; two other switches including one inserted between one of said former two switches and an engine control terminal and the other inserted between one of said former two switches and a charger ; a switch drive circuit connected to said former two switches and latter two switches for driving said switches ; an auxiliary power source having a potential equivalent to said vehicle-mounted battery ; a charge discriminator circuit connected to said auxiliary power source for discriminating the charge condition ; a charger connected to one of said former two switches and one of said latter two switches ; a power relay for connecting said auxiliary power source to said vehicle-mounted battery ; and a polarity discriminator circuit connected to said battery sensors for discriminating the conditions of said battery sensors . US4375672A CLAIM 15 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said centralized control means comprises : an interface connected to the process circuit of said processing means ; a control panel for feeding the specific predetermined items of the diagnosis ; an input device connected to said control panel ; a computer connected to said input device and said interface for operating and processing the outputs from the process circuits of said signal processing means so as to make the determination ; and a memory section connected to said computer for storing the specific predetermined items of vehicle to be diagnosed , such as running distances , ignition systems , the reference values (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) for each vehicle . US4375672A CLAIM 20 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claims 2 or 15 , further comprising : high voltage circuit die (communications channel) lectric strength detecting means for detecting voltage leakage in high voltage circuits and detecting the discharge dielectric strength and abnormalities of the high circuit section of the engine comprising a coil cord , a distributor and a plug cord based on the minimum values of the voltage leakage thus obtained , when the engine is cranked and high voltage is applied to said high voltage circuit section of the engine in synchronism with the top dead center or the ignition timing of the engine . US4375672A CLAIM 22 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claims 2 or 15 , further comprising : battery capacity (data carrying capacities) detecting means for detecting the voltage drop rate of the battery when a high current is applied from the battery of the engine to a load of low resistance and processing the detected voltage drop rate so as to detect the battery capacity . US4375672A CLAIM 24 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claims 2 or 15 , further comprising : engine compression ratio balance detecting means for detecting the current flowing from the battery to the starting motor when the engine is cranked so as to apply the peak value (analogue format) of the current to the respective cylinders , and detecting the relative ratios between compression ratios of the respective cylinders of the engine by calculating the relative ratios . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (circuit current) . |
US4375672A CLAIM 14 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 13 , wherein said signal processing means comprises : an input circuit connected to the group of sensors of said detecting means , the engine drive control means and the multi-cylinder engine inspecting means ; a battery voltage signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a battery discharge signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a starter current signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a primary voltage signal circuit connected to said input circuit ; a primary current signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a point voltage signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a trigger signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; an ignition signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a plug discharge voltage process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a plug leaking current process circuit connected to said input circuit ; a high voltage circuit applying signal process circuit connected to said input circuit ; and a high voltage circuit current (frequency basis) signal process circuit connected to said input circuit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (command signal, said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (predetermined items, reference values, control means, mounted battery) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal (processing function, data sensors) processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signal (processing function, data sensors) s for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) of inspection . US4375672A CLAIM 10 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said engine drive control means comprises : two switches contacting polarities of a vehicle-mounted battery (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) through battery sensors , respectively ; two other switches including one inserted between one of said former two switches and an engine control terminal and the other inserted between one of said former two switches and a charger ; a switch drive circuit connected to said former two switches and latter two switches for driving said switches ; an auxiliary power source having a potential equivalent to said vehicle-mounted battery ; a charge discriminator circuit connected to said auxiliary power source for discriminating the charge condition ; a charger connected to one of said former two switches and one of said latter two switches ; a power relay for connecting said auxiliary power source to said vehicle-mounted battery ; and a polarity discriminator circuit connected to said battery sensors for discriminating the conditions of said battery sensors . US4375672A CLAIM 15 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said centralized control means comprises : an interface connected to the process circuit of said processing means ; a control panel for feeding the specific predetermined items of the diagnosis ; an input device connected to said control panel ; a computer connected to said input device and said interface for operating and processing the outputs from the process circuits of said signal processing means so as to make the determination ; and a memory section connected to said computer for storing the specific predetermined items of vehicle to be diagnosed , such as running distances , ignition systems , the reference values (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) for each vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (predetermined items, reference values, control means, mounted battery) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signals for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) of inspection . US4375672A CLAIM 10 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said engine drive control means comprises : two switches contacting polarities of a vehicle-mounted battery (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) through battery sensors , respectively ; two other switches including one inserted between one of said former two switches and an engine control terminal and the other inserted between one of said former two switches and a charger ; a switch drive circuit connected to said former two switches and latter two switches for driving said switches ; an auxiliary power source having a potential equivalent to said vehicle-mounted battery ; a charge discriminator circuit connected to said auxiliary power source for discriminating the charge condition ; a charger connected to one of said former two switches and one of said latter two switches ; a power relay for connecting said auxiliary power source to said vehicle-mounted battery ; and a polarity discriminator circuit connected to said battery sensors for discriminating the conditions of said battery sensors . US4375672A CLAIM 15 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said centralized control means comprises : an interface connected to the process circuit of said processing means ; a control panel for feeding the specific predetermined items of the diagnosis ; an input device connected to said control panel ; a computer connected to said input device and said interface for operating and processing the outputs from the process circuits of said signal processing means so as to make the determination ; and a memory section connected to said computer for storing the specific predetermined items of vehicle to be diagnosed , such as running distances , ignition systems , the reference values (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) for each vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (command signal, said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal (processing function, data sensors) processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signal (processing function, data sensors) s for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items of inspection . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (command signal, said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal (processing function, data sensors) processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signal (processing function, data sensors) s for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items of inspection . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (predetermined items, reference values, control means, mounted battery) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations (predetermined items, reference values, control means, mounted battery) so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4375672A CLAIM 1 . An engine analyzer comprising : detecting means including a plurality of sensors which when engine analysis is to occur are connected to given portions around an engine such as an internal combustion engine for detecting the characteristics of the respective given portions as electric signals ; engine drive control means (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) including an auxiliary electric power source , which when engine analysis is to occur is connected from outside to an engine starter motor as the power source for said engine starter motor which is independent from the battery connected to the engine , and a control circuit capable of controlling a drive circuit of said engine starter motor from outside ; signal processing means for converting electric signals fed from said detecting means and said engine drive control means to indicate the characteristics of the respective portions of the engine into signal aspects to be easily processed ; centralized control means including a computer for successively operating and processing the outputs fed from said signal processing means according to a preset program , comparing and determining said operation results with values preset in accordance with the respective signals and feeding command signals for the inspection and diagnosis of the engine ; and diagnosis indicating means being operable by the command signals fed from said centralized control means , including means for displaying each portion being inspected on a graphic display of a planar pattern , means for successively instructing the predetermined work procedures to an operator and means for giving the results of diagnosis of predetermined items (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) of inspection . US4375672A CLAIM 10 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said engine drive control means comprises : two switches contacting polarities of a vehicle-mounted battery (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) through battery sensors , respectively ; two other switches including one inserted between one of said former two switches and an engine control terminal and the other inserted between one of said former two switches and a charger ; a switch drive circuit connected to said former two switches and latter two switches for driving said switches ; an auxiliary power source having a potential equivalent to said vehicle-mounted battery ; a charge discriminator circuit connected to said auxiliary power source for discriminating the charge condition ; a charger connected to one of said former two switches and one of said latter two switches ; a power relay for connecting said auxiliary power source to said vehicle-mounted battery ; and a polarity discriminator circuit connected to said battery sensors for discriminating the conditions of said battery sensors . US4375672A CLAIM 15 . The engine analyzer as set forth in claim 14 , wherein said centralized control means comprises : an interface connected to the process circuit of said processing means ; a control panel for feeding the specific predetermined items of the diagnosis ; an input device connected to said control panel ; a computer connected to said input device and said interface for operating and processing the outputs from the process circuits of said signal processing means so as to make the determination ; and a memory section connected to said computer for storing the specific predetermined items of vehicle to be diagnosed , such as running distances , ignition systems , the reference values (control means, vibration sensor means, three locations) for each vehicle . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | GB2047932A Filed: 1980-03-24 Issued: 1980-12-03 Digitally Encoded Abnormal Tyre Condition Indicating System (Original Assignee) Gould Inc (Current Assignee) Gould Inc |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (receiving radio) . |
GB2047932A CLAIM 11 . The indicating system as set forth in claim 9 wherein said receiving means comprises ; radio signal receiving means for receiving radio (frequency basis) signal from said telemetry means ; decoder means for recognizing the digitally coded signal from each digital encoder means , said decoder means operatively connected with said radio signal receiving means ; and indicating means for indicating the abnormal tire condition , said indicating means operatively connected with said decoder means and responsive to said decoder means recognizing the digitally coded signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (carrier frequency) . |
GB2047932A CLAIM 1 . An abnormal tire condition indicating system comprising : transducer means for detecting an abnormal tire condition and for producing electrical pulses in response to said detected abnormal condition ; accumulator means for accumulating said transducer pulses at least until a predetermined condition is achieved , said accumulator means being operatively connected with said transducer means to receive electrical pulses therefrom ; digital encoder means for producing a preselected digital code , said digital encoder means being operatively connected with said accumulator means so as to produce said preselected digital code at least when said predetermined condition is achieved ; ; transmitter means for transmitting a radio frequency signal , said transmitter including means for generating a carrier frequency (radio frequencies) , said transmitter means operatively connected with said digital encoder means to receive the preselected digital code for modulating the carrier frequency therewith , whereby said transmitter means transmits a digitally modulated radio frequency signal ; and receiver means for receiving the radio frequency signal ; said receiver means recognizing said preselected digital code and means providing an abnormal condition warning signal in response to recognizing said preselected digital code . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
GB2047932A CLAIM 4 . The abnormal tire condition indicating system as set forth in claim 2 wherein said accumulator means produces an enable signal when said predetermined condition is achieved and wherein said transmitter means further comprises a control means (control means) for controlling said carrier frequency generating means , said control means operatively connected to said accumulator means for receiving said enable signal and operatively connected to said digital encoder means for receiving said square waves , said control means actuating said carrier frequency generating means during receipt of both enable signal and one of said square waves , whereby said modulated radio frequency signal comprises periodic transmissions of said carrier frequency each transmission of a duration corresponding to the width of said square wave . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (receiving radio) . |
GB2047932A CLAIM 11 . The indicating system as set forth in claim 9 wherein said receiving means comprises ; radio signal receiving means for receiving radio (frequency basis) signal from said telemetry means ; decoder means for recognizing the digitally coded signal from each digital encoder means , said decoder means operatively connected with said radio signal receiving means ; and indicating means for indicating the abnormal tire condition , said indicating means operatively connected with said decoder means and responsive to said decoder means recognizing the digitally coded signal . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
GB2047932A CLAIM 4 . The abnormal tire condition indicating system as set forth in claim 2 wherein said accumulator means produces an enable signal when said predetermined condition is achieved and wherein said transmitter means further comprises a control means (control means) for controlling said carrier frequency generating means , said control means operatively connected to said accumulator means for receiving said enable signal and operatively connected to said digital encoder means for receiving said square waves , said control means actuating said carrier frequency generating means during receipt of both enable signal and one of said square waves , whereby said modulated radio frequency signal comprises periodic transmissions of said carrier frequency each transmission of a duration corresponding to the width of said square wave . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | US4234921A Filed: 1978-06-27 Issued: 1980-11-18 Tester for electronic engine control systems (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Corp Tsuneo Kinoshita, Kazuyuki Sato, Ryusuke Soneoka |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (k value) through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two data sensors (digital pulse, said signal) to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
US4234921A CLAIM 3 . The testing apparatus of claim 2 wherein said receiving means comprises an analogue signal input (communications channel) circuit and a digital signal input circuit . US4234921A CLAIM 19 . The testing apparatus of claim 14 wherein said comparing means comprises : a peak hold circuit for holding the peak value (analogue format) of said received response signal and for generating an output voltage ; voltage dividing resistors for voltage-dividing said output voltage from said peak hold circuit into a high-level voltage and a low-level voltage ; a first analogue-to-digital converter for converting said high-level voltage from analogue to digitial form ; a first register for storing said digital output signal from said first analogue-to-digital converter ; a first comparator for comparing said determined high level voltage with a said response signal and for generating an output signal ; a first integration circuit for integrating the output signal of said first comparing circuit ; a second analogue-to-digital converter for converting the analogue output signal of said first integration circuit to a second digital output signal ; a second register for storing said second digital output signal ; a second comparator for comparing said low-level voltage with a said received response signal ; a second integration circuit for integrating the output signal of said second comparator ; a third analogue-to-digital converter for converting the analogue output signal of said second integration circuit to a third digital output signal ; a third register for storing said third digital output signal ; a fourth analogue-to-digital convertor for producing a fourth digital output signal corresponding to said determined low-level voltage ; and a fourth register for storing said fourth digital output signal . US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal (processing function, data sensors) -delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . US4234921A CLAIM 23 . The testing apparatus of claim 20 wherein said signal-delivering circuit comprises : programable means for generating a first digital pulse (processing function, data sensors) train and a second digital pulse train ; a first memory for storing peak value signals in digital form at addressable memory locations ; a pulse counter for counting said pulses in said first digital pulse train and for addressing said first memory according to the count in said pulse counter to output from said first memory a said stored digital peak value ; first digital-to-analogue converter means for converting to analog form said digital peak value signal outputted from said first memory ; |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected by packer-switching of data from said local data sensors (digital pulse, said signal) , and interleaving said data packet with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal (processing function, data sensors) -delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . US4234921A CLAIM 23 . The testing apparatus of claim 20 wherein said signal-delivering circuit comprises : programable means for generating a first digital pulse (processing function, data sensors) train and a second digital pulse train ; a first memory for storing peak value signals in digital form at addressable memory locations ; a pulse counter for counting said pulses in said first digital pulse train and for addressing said first memory according to the count in said pulse counter to output from said first memory a said stored digital peak value ; first digital-to-analogue converter means for converting to analog form said digital peak value signal outputted from said first memory ; |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one (digital signals) of said virtual serial ports . |
US4234921A CLAIM 2 . The testing apparatus of claim 1 wherein said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit comprise both analogue and digital signals (corresponding one) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (generating signal, receiving circuit) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
US4234921A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit receives input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and wherein the electronic engine control unit generates , in response to the received input signals , response signals to control the operation of the engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s simulating physical conditions of an engine system ; means for selectively supplying said generated signals as said input signals to said electronic engine control unit ; means for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said input signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit ; means for testing whether said received response signals are within predetermined response limits ; means for indicating the results of said testing determination ; and means for controlling said generating means and said supply means to select the sequence of said simulating signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit and for controlling said receiving means , said testing means and said indicating means to control the indication of the result of the response of said electronic engine control unit to said supplied simulating signals . US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal-delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations (generating signal, receiving circuit) at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4234921A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit receives input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and wherein the electronic engine control unit generates , in response to the received input signals , response signals to control the operation of the engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s simulating physical conditions of an engine system ; means for selectively supplying said generated signals as said input signals to said electronic engine control unit ; means for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said input signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit ; means for testing whether said received response signals are within predetermined response limits ; means for indicating the results of said testing determination ; and means for controlling said generating means and said supply means to select the sequence of said simulating signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit and for controlling said receiving means , said testing means and said indicating means to control the indication of the result of the response of said electronic engine control unit to said supplied simulating signals . US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal-delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format (k value) through a communications channel (signal input) from at least two local data sensors (digital pulse, said signal) to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means, said input) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
US4234921A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit receives input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and wherein the electronic engine control unit generates , in response to the received input signals , response signals to control the operation of the engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : means for generating signals simulating physical conditions of an engine system ; means for selectively supplying said generated signals as said input (control means) signals to said electronic engine control unit ; means for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said input signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit ; means for testing whether said received response signals are within predetermined response limits ; means for indicating the results of said testing determination ; and means for controlling said generating means and said supply means to select the sequence of said simulating signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit and for controlling said receiving means , said testing means and said indicating means to control the indication of the result of the response of said electronic engine control unit to said supplied simulating signals . US4234921A CLAIM 3 . The testing apparatus of claim 2 wherein said receiving means comprises an analogue signal input (communications channel) circuit and a digital signal input circuit . US4234921A CLAIM 11 . The testing apparatus of claim 1 wherein said control means (control means) comprises a central processor unit , input/output means for coupling said central processor unit to (1) said generating means , (2) said supplying means , (3) said receiving means , (4) said testing means , and (5) said indicating means , and a memory means operating as an external bulk memory for said central processor unit and as a main memory for said electronic engine control unit . US4234921A CLAIM 19 . The testing apparatus of claim 14 wherein said comparing means comprises : a peak hold circuit for holding the peak value (analogue format) of said received response signal and for generating an output voltage ; voltage dividing resistors for voltage-dividing said output voltage from said peak hold circuit into a high-level voltage and a low-level voltage ; a first analogue-to-digital converter for converting said high-level voltage from analogue to digitial form ; a first register for storing said digital output signal from said first analogue-to-digital converter ; a first comparator for comparing said determined high level voltage with a said response signal and for generating an output signal ; a first integration circuit for integrating the output signal of said first comparing circuit ; a second analogue-to-digital converter for converting the analogue output signal of said first integration circuit to a second digital output signal ; a second register for storing said second digital output signal ; a second comparator for comparing said low-level voltage with a said received response signal ; a second integration circuit for integrating the output signal of said second comparator ; a third analogue-to-digital converter for converting the analogue output signal of said second integration circuit to a third digital output signal ; a third register for storing said third digital output signal ; a fourth analogue-to-digital convertor for producing a fourth digital output signal corresponding to said determined low-level voltage ; and a fourth register for storing said fourth digital output signal . US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal (processing function, data sensors) -delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . US4234921A CLAIM 23 . The testing apparatus of claim 20 wherein said signal-delivering circuit comprises : programable means for generating a first digital pulse (processing function, data sensors) train and a second digital pulse train ; a first memory for storing peak value signals in digital form at addressable memory locations ; a pulse counter for counting said pulses in said first digital pulse train and for addressing said first memory according to the count in said pulse counter to output from said first memory a said stored digital peak value ; first digital-to-analogue converter means for converting to analog form said digital peak value signal outputted from said first memory ; |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (digital pulse, said signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means, said input) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
US4234921A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit receives input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and wherein the electronic engine control unit generates , in response to the received input signals , response signals to control the operation of the engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : means for generating signals simulating physical conditions of an engine system ; means for selectively supplying said generated signals as said input (control means) signals to said electronic engine control unit ; means for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said input signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit ; means for testing whether said received response signals are within predetermined response limits ; means for indicating the results of said testing determination ; and means for controlling said generating means and said supply means to select the sequence of said simulating signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit and for controlling said receiving means , said testing means and said indicating means to control the indication of the result of the response of said electronic engine control unit to said supplied simulating signals . US4234921A CLAIM 11 . The testing apparatus of claim 1 wherein said control means (control means) comprises a central processor unit , input/output means for coupling said central processor unit to (1) said generating means , (2) said supplying means , (3) said receiving means , (4) said testing means , and (5) said indicating means , and a memory means operating as an external bulk memory for said central processor unit and as a main memory for said electronic engine control unit . US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal (processing function, data sensors) -delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . US4234921A CLAIM 23 . The testing apparatus of claim 20 wherein said signal-delivering circuit comprises : programable means for generating a first digital pulse (processing function, data sensors) train and a second digital pulse train ; a first memory for storing peak value signals in digital form at addressable memory locations ; a pulse counter for counting said pulses in said first digital pulse train and for addressing said first memory according to the count in said pulse counter to output from said first memory a said stored digital peak value ; first digital-to-analogue converter means for converting to analog form said digital peak value signal outputted from said first memory ; |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means adapted to sense machine vibration (generating signal, receiving circuit) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
US4234921A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit receives input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and wherein the electronic engine control unit generates , in response to the received input signals , response signals to control the operation of the engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s simulating physical conditions of an engine system ; means for selectively supplying said generated signals as said input signals to said electronic engine control unit ; means for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said input signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit ; means for testing whether said received response signals are within predetermined response limits ; means for indicating the results of said testing determination ; and means for controlling said generating means and said supply means to select the sequence of said simulating signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit and for controlling said receiving means , said testing means and said indicating means to control the indication of the result of the response of said electronic engine control unit to said supplied simulating signals . US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal-delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said local data sensors (digital pulse, said signal) comprising sensors adapted to provide vibration data permitting noise vibration harshness (NVH) data for analysis thereof . |
US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal (processing function, data sensors) -delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . US4234921A CLAIM 23 . The testing apparatus of claim 20 wherein said signal-delivering circuit comprises : programable means for generating a first digital pulse (processing function, data sensors) train and a second digital pulse train ; a first memory for storing peak value signals in digital form at addressable memory locations ; a pulse counter for counting said pulses in said first digital pulse train and for addressing said first memory according to the count in said pulse counter to output from said first memory a said stored digital peak value ; first digital-to-analogue converter means for converting to analog form said digital peak value signal outputted from said first memory ; |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 20 . Apparatus according to claim 19 characterized by said local data sensors (digital pulse, said signal) comprising at least three or more such NVH sensors whereby said sensors can be located at three-dimensionally spaced locations to provide data enabling identification of the location or coordinates of the source of a vibration in a machine . |
US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal (processing function, data sensors) -delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . US4234921A CLAIM 23 . The testing apparatus of claim 20 wherein said signal-delivering circuit comprises : programable means for generating a first digital pulse (processing function, data sensors) train and a second digital pulse train ; a first memory for storing peak value signals in digital form at addressable memory locations ; a pulse counter for counting said pulses in said first digital pulse train and for addressing said first memory according to the count in said pulse counter to output from said first memory a said stored digital peak value ; first digital-to-analogue converter means for converting to analog form said digital peak value signal outputted from said first memory ; |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations (generating signal, receiving circuit) at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification (first comparing) of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
US4234921A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit receives input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and wherein the electronic engine control unit generates , in response to the received input signals , response signals to control the operation of the engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : means for generating signal (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) s simulating physical conditions of an engine system ; means for selectively supplying said generated signals as said input signals to said electronic engine control unit ; means for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said input signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit ; means for testing whether said received response signals are within predetermined response limits ; means for indicating the results of said testing determination ; and means for controlling said generating means and said supply means to select the sequence of said simulating signals supplied to said electronic engine control unit and for controlling said receiving means , said testing means and said indicating means to control the indication of the result of the response of said electronic engine control unit to said supplied simulating signals . US4234921A CLAIM 19 . The testing apparatus of claim 14 wherein said comparing means comprises : a peak hold circuit for holding the peak value of said received response signal and for generating an output voltage ; voltage dividing resistors for voltage-dividing said output voltage from said peak hold circuit into a high-level voltage and a low-level voltage ; a first analogue-to-digital converter for converting said high-level voltage from analogue to digitial form ; a first register for storing said digital output signal from said first analogue-to-digital converter ; a first comparator for comparing said determined high level voltage with a said response signal and for generating an output signal ; a first integration circuit for integrating the output signal of said first comparing (to enable identification) circuit ; a second analogue-to-digital converter for converting the analogue output signal of said first integration circuit to a second digital output signal ; a second register for storing said second digital output signal ; a second comparator for comparing said low-level voltage with a said received response signal ; a second integration circuit for integrating the output signal of said second comparator ; a third analogue-to-digital converter for converting the analogue output signal of said second integration circuit to a third digital output signal ; a third register for storing said third digital output signal ; a fourth analogue-to-digital convertor for producing a fourth digital output signal corresponding to said determined low-level voltage ; and a fourth register for storing said fourth digital output signal . US4234921A CLAIM 20 . An apparatus for testing an electronic engine control unit wherein the electronic engine control unit includes an input circuit for receiving input signals from a variety of sensors representing the physical conditions of an engine system and further wherein an output circuit provides response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit in response to said received input signals to control the operation of said engine system , said testing apparatus comprising : a signal-delivering circuit connected to said input circuit of said electronic engine control unit for generating and for supplying simulated sensor signals to said electronic engine control units ; a receiving circuit (sense machine vibration, sense vibrations) coupled to said output circuit of said electronic engine control unit for receiving said response signals generated by said electronic engine control unit ; an input/output bus coupled to said signal-delivering circuit and to said receiving circuit ; a central processor unit connected to said input/output bus for receiving said response signals from said receiving circuit over said bus and for testing said received response signals against corresponding reference response signals to determine whether said received response signals are acceptable or not acceptable ; a memory bus coupled to said central processor unit ; a memory connected to said memory bus for storing a program to control said central processor unit and the testing of said response signals received from said electronic engine control unit ; and a display circuit for displaying the results of said test performed by said central processor unit . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | DE4131341A1 Filed: 1991-09-20 Issued: 1992-11-26 DEVICE FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF MEASURED DATA FROM A VEHICLE (Original Assignee) Daimler Benz AG; Mercedes Benz AG (Current Assignee) Daimler Benz AG ; Daimler Benz AG Hanns Dieter Gumtau |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of data in digital and/or analogue format (digital converter) through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means (transmission speed) said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (downstream thereof) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (transmission speed) required for data transmission (output signal) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 1 . Einrichtung zur radiofrequent-drahtlosen Übertragung von Meßdaten von einem Fahrzeug , bestehend aus einem fahr zeugseitigen , sendenden Teil und einem ortsfesten , empfan genden Teil , wobei in beiden Teilen Mittel zur zeitgemulti plexten Zuordnung von Daten und Kanälen vorhanden sind , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß im fahrzeugseitigen und ortsfesten Teil Schalt- und Steuermittel zur Zuweisung von Datensignalen zu Kanälen (13 , 21) bzw . von Kanälen zu Datensignalen (28 , 31) vorhan den sind , die besagte Zuweisungen auch bei Unterbrechung der Übertragungsstrecke zwischen beiden Teilen im Gleichtakt aufrechterhalten , und daß besagte Schalt- und Steuermittel hierfür wenigstens ein autonomes Zeit- bzw . Frequenznormal (in 21 , 31) beinhalten . 1 . Device for radio frequency wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of measurement data from a vehicle , consisting of a vehicle-side , transmitting part and a stationary , receiving part , both parts having means for time-multiplexed assignment of data and channels , characterized in that - That in the vehicle-side and fixed part switching and control means for assigning data signals to channels (13 , 21) or channels to data signals (28 , 31) are present , the said assignments even when the transmission path between the two parts is synchronized maintained , and that said switching and control means for this include at least one autonomous time or frequency standard (in 21 , 31) . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 3 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß der fahrzeugseitige Teil eine Mehrzahl von modu lierbaren Oszillatoren (14 . 1 . . . 14 . m) umfaßt , deren Signale einem Summiermittel (16) zuführbar und wenigstens mittel bar über eine gemeinsame Antenne (18) abstrahlbar sind und daß jedem der Oszillatoren als Modulationssignal jeweils nur das Signal eines Meßkanals zeitabschnittsweise zuführ bar ist , und daß der ortsfeste Teil eine Frequenzweiche (25) und eine dieser nachgeschaltete Mehrzahl von schmal bandigen Empfängern (27 . 1 . . . 27 . m) umfaßt , deren demodu lierte Ausgangssignale jeweils zeitabschnittsweise indi viduellen Meßkanalausgängen (33 . 1 . . . 34 . m) aufschaltbar sind . 3 . Device according to claim 1 , characterized in - That the vehicle-side part comprises a plurality of modulable oscillators (14 . 1 . . . 14 . m) , the signals of which can be supplied to a summing means (16) and can be radiated at least indirectly via a common antenna (18) and that each of the oscillators as a modulation signal only the signal of a measuring channel can be supplied in sections from time to time , and that the fixed part comprises a crossover (25) and a plurality of narrow-band receivers (27 . 1 . . . . 27 . m) connected downstream thereof (data carrying capacities) , the demodulated output signal (data transmission) s of which are in each case individual measuring channel outputs (33 . 1 . . . 34 . m) can be switched on . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 4 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß der fahrzeugseitige Teil einen Mikrorechner (35) und einen Analog/Digitalwandler (36) mit einer Mehrzahl von Eingängen umfaßt , von letztwelchen jeder mit einem festen Meßkanal (11 . 1 . . . 11 . m) dauernd verbunden ist , daß sie ferner eine besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) umfaßt , über welche wenigstens Befehlssignale vom orts- festen Teil empfangbar , auswertbar und über einen Ein-/ Ausgabeport (37) an den Mikrorechner (35) übertragbar sind . 4 . Device according to claim 1 , characterized in - That the vehicle-side part comprises a microcomputer (35) and an analog / digital converter (analogue format) (36) with a plurality of inputs , each of which is ultimately permanently connected to a fixed measuring channel (11 . 1 . . . 11 . m) that it is also a special one Receiving device (41) comprises , via which at least command signals can be received from the fixed part , evaluated and transmitted to the microcomputer (35) via an input / output port (37) . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed (data processing means, data rate, data packets) ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 5 . A method according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 4 characterized by said data processing means (transmission speed) comprising a host PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said method comprising allocating each of said sub-channels to a corresponding one of said virtual serial ports . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed (data processing means, data rate, data packets) ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors (measuring point) and said wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of data being effected at radio frequencies . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 1 . Einrichtung zur radiofrequent-drahtlosen Übertragung von Meßdaten von einem Fahrzeug , bestehend aus einem fahr zeugseitigen , sendenden Teil und einem ortsfesten , empfan genden Teil , wobei in beiden Teilen Mittel zur zeitgemulti plexten Zuordnung von Daten und Kanälen vorhanden sind , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß im fahrzeugseitigen und ortsfesten Teil Schalt- und Steuermittel zur Zuweisung von Datensignalen zu Kanälen (13 , 21) bzw . von Kanälen zu Datensignalen (28 , 31) vorhan den sind , die besagte Zuweisungen auch bei Unterbrechung der Übertragungsstrecke zwischen beiden Teilen im Gleichtakt aufrechterhalten , und daß besagte Schalt- und Steuermittel hierfür wenigstens ein autonomes Zeit- bzw . Frequenznormal (in 21 , 31) beinhalten . 1 . Device for radio frequency wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of measurement data from a vehicle , consisting of a vehicle-side , transmitting part and a stationary , receiving part , both parts having means for time-multiplexed assignment of data and channels , characterized in that - That in the vehicle-side and fixed part switching and control means for assigning data signals to channels (13 , 21) or channels to data signals (28 , 31) are present , the said assignments even when the transmission path between the two parts is synchronized maintained , and that said switching and control means for this include at least one autonomous time or frequency standard (in 21 , 31) . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring point (servicing sensors) s ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (carrier frequencies) means (carrier frequencies) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (carrier frequencies) means (carrier frequencies) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of data in digital and/or analogue format (digital converter) through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means (transmission speed) , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division (frequency signal, radio frequency) of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities (downstream thereof) of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (control means) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate (transmission speed) requirements from said local sensors . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 1 . Einrichtung zur radiofrequent-drahtlosen Übertragung von Meßdaten von einem Fahrzeug , bestehend aus einem fahr zeugseitigen , sendenden Teil und einem ortsfesten , empfan genden Teil , wobei in beiden Teilen Mittel zur zeitgemulti plexten Zuordnung von Daten und Kanälen vorhanden sind , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß im fahrzeugseitigen und ortsfesten Teil Schalt- und Steuermittel zur Zuweisung von Datensignalen zu Kanälen (13 , 21) bzw . von Kanälen zu Datensignalen (28 , 31) vorhan den sind , die besagte Zuweisungen auch bei Unterbrechung der Übertragungsstrecke zwischen beiden Teilen im Gleichtakt aufrechterhalten , und daß besagte Schalt- und Steuermittel hierfür wenigstens ein autonomes Zeit- bzw . Frequenznormal (in 21 , 31) beinhalten . 1 . Device for radio frequency (effect division) wireless transmission (wireless transmission) of measurement data from a vehicle , consisting of a vehicle-side , transmitting part and a stationary , receiving part , both parts having means for time-multiplexed assignment of data and channels , characterized in that - That in the vehicle-side and fixed part switching and control means (control means) for assigning data signals to channels (13 , 21) or channels to data signals (28 , 31) are present , the said assignments even when the transmission path between the two parts is synchronized maintained , and that said switching and control means for this include at least one autonomous time or frequency standard (in 21 , 31) . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 3 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß der fahrzeugseitige Teil eine Mehrzahl von modu lierbaren Oszillatoren (14 . 1 . . . 14 . m) umfaßt , deren Signale einem Summiermittel (16) zuführbar und wenigstens mittel bar über eine gemeinsame Antenne (18) abstrahlbar sind und daß jedem der Oszillatoren als Modulationssignal jeweils nur das Signal eines Meßkanals zeitabschnittsweise zuführ bar ist , und daß der ortsfeste Teil eine Frequenzweiche (25) und eine dieser nachgeschaltete Mehrzahl von schmal bandigen Empfängern (27 . 1 . . . 27 . m) umfaßt , deren demodu lierte Ausgangssignale jeweils zeitabschnittsweise indi viduellen Meßkanalausgängen (33 . 1 . . . 34 . m) aufschaltbar sind . 3 . Device according to claim 1 , characterized in - That the vehicle-side part comprises a plurality of modulable oscillators (14 . 1 . . . 14 . m) , the signals of which can be supplied to a summing means (16) and can be radiated at least indirectly via a common antenna (18) and that each of the oscillators as a modulation signal only the signal of a measuring channel can be supplied in sections from time to time , and that the fixed part comprises a crossover (25) and a plurality of narrow-band receivers (27 . 1 . . . . 27 . m) connected downstream thereof (data carrying capacities) , the demodulated output signals of which are in each case individual measuring channel outputs (33 . 1 . . . 34 . m) can be switched on . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 4 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß der fahrzeugseitige Teil einen Mikrorechner (35) und einen Analog/Digitalwandler (36) mit einer Mehrzahl von Eingängen umfaßt , von letztwelchen jeder mit einem festen Meßkanal (11 . 1 . . . 11 . m) dauernd verbunden ist , daß sie ferner eine besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) umfaßt , über welche wenigstens Befehlssignale vom orts- festen Teil empfangbar , auswertbar und über einen Ein-/ Ausgabeport (37) an den Mikrorechner (35) übertragbar sind . 4 . Device according to claim 1 , characterized in - That the vehicle-side part comprises a microcomputer (35) and an analog / digital converter (analogue format) (36) with a plurality of inputs , each of which is ultimately permanently connected to a fixed measuring channel (11 . 1 . . . 11 . m) that it is also a special one Receiving device (41) comprises , via which at least command signals can be received from the fixed part , evaluated and transmitted to the microcomputer (35) via an input / output port (37) . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 8 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß im Mikrorechner (35) zur Verringerung radiofre quenten Signalbandbreite ein Programm abwickelbar ist für - eine Verknüpfung der Daten einzelner Kanäle mitein ander , bevor die Modulation erfolgt , und/oder - eine Vorverarbeitung von Daten im fahrzeugseitigen Teil , und/oder - die Auswahl relevanter Daten für die Übertragung , und/oder - die Übertragung kohärenter Daten . 8 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That in the microcomputer (35) to reduce radio frequency signal (effect division) bandwidth a program can be developed for - Linking the data of individual channels with each other before the modulation takes place , and / or - preprocessing of data in the vehicle-side part , and / or - the selection of relevant data for the transmission , and / or - the transmission of coherent data . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed (data processing means, data rate, data packets) ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 15 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect packet-switching of data from said local sources and to interleave said data packets (transmission speed) with an unsymmetrical packet distribution . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed (data processing means, data rate, data packets) ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (data signal) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (control means) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 1 . Einrichtung zur radiofrequent-drahtlosen Übertragung von Meßdaten von einem Fahrzeug , bestehend aus einem fahr zeugseitigen , sendenden Teil und einem ortsfesten , empfan genden Teil , wobei in beiden Teilen Mittel zur zeitgemulti plexten Zuordnung von Daten und Kanälen vorhanden sind , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß im fahrzeugseitigen und ortsfesten Teil Schalt- und Steuermittel zur Zuweisung von Datensignalen zu Kanälen (13 , 21) bzw . von Kanälen zu Datensignalen (28 , 31) vorhan den sind , die besagte Zuweisungen auch bei Unterbrechung der Übertragungsstrecke zwischen beiden Teilen im Gleichtakt aufrechterhalten , und daß besagte Schalt- und Steuermittel hierfür wenigstens ein autonomes Zeit- bzw . Frequenznormal (in 21 , 31) beinhalten . 1 . Device for radio frequency wireless transmission of measurement data from a vehicle , consisting of a vehicle-side , transmitting part and a stationary , receiving part , both parts having means for time-multiplexed assignment of data and channels , characterized in that - That in the vehicle-side and fixed part switching and control means (control means) for assigning data signal (processing function) s to channels (13 , 21) or channels to data signals (28 , 31) are present , the said assignments even when the transmission path between the two parts is synchronized maintained , and that said switching and control means for this include at least one autonomous time or frequency standard (in 21 , 31) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (carrier frequencies) means (carrier frequencies) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (carrier frequencies) means (carrier frequencies) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification (command signals) of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
DE4131341A1 CLAIM 4 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß der fahrzeugseitige Teil einen Mikrorechner (35) und einen Analog/Digitalwandler (36) mit einer Mehrzahl von Eingängen umfaßt , von letztwelchen jeder mit einem festen Meßkanal (11 . 1 . . . 11 . m) dauernd verbunden ist , daß sie ferner eine besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) umfaßt , über welche wenigstens Befehlssignale vom orts- festen Teil empfangbar , auswertbar und über einen Ein-/ Ausgabeport (37) an den Mikrorechner (35) übertragbar sind . 4 . Device according to claim 1 , characterized in - That the vehicle-side part comprises a microcomputer (35) and an analog / digital converter (36) with a plurality of inputs , each of which is ultimately permanently connected to a fixed measuring channel (11 . 1 . . . 11 . m) that it is also a special one Receiving device (41) comprises , via which at least command signals (to enable identification) can be received from the fixed part , evaluated and transmitted to the microcomputer (35) via an input / output port (37) . DE4131341A1 CLAIM 9 . Einrichtung nach Anspruch 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , - daß über die besondere Empfangseinrichtung (41) wenigstens einer der folgenden Befehle empfangbar und zu deren Ausführung an den Mikroprozessor (35) übertrag bar ist : - Veränderung der Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit ; - Veränderung der Zahl bzw . Auswahl von Meßstellen ; - Veränderung der Abfragesequenz der Meßstellen ; - Umbelegung von Übertragungs-Trägerfrequenzen ; - Wiederholung wenigstens einer Messung ; - Abgabe einer Information an den Fahrzeugführer . 9 . Device according to claim 4 , characterized in - That at least one of the following commands can be received via the special receiving device (41) and transmitted to the microprocessor (35) for its execution : - change in transmission speed ; - Change in the number or selection of measuring points ; - Changing the query sequence of the measuring points ; - reassignment of transmission carrier frequencies (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) ; - repetition of at least one measurement ; - Delivery of information to the driver . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | DE4106572A1 Filed: 1991-03-01 Issued: 1992-09-03 DEVICE FOR CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT OF OBJECT VIBRATIONS WITH A LASER BEAM (Original Assignee) Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung eV (Current Assignee) Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung eV Falk Dr Ruehl, Reinhard Dr Noll |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate required for data transmission (output signal) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 8 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jeder Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen Empfänger (24) aufweist , dem der frequenzverschobene Referenz-Laserstrahl (6) über einen Lichtleiter (19) zugeleitet ist , und daß das Ausgangssignal des Empfängers (24) der Auswertungseinheit über einen weiteren Lichtleiter zugeleitet ist . 8 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that each measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a receiver (24) to which the frequency-shifted reference laser beam (6) via a light guide (19) is supplied , and that the output signal (data transmission) of the receiver (24) is fed to the evaluation unit via a further light guide . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 characterized by said step of division being effected on a frequency basis (receiving position) . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 4 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß ein Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen das vom Meßobjekt (18) herrührende Streulicht des Laserstrahls (16) aufnehmenden positionsempfindlichen Detektor als Ortsbestimmungseinrichtung (14 ′) aufweist . 4 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that a measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a from the measurement object (18) originating scattered light of the laser beam (16) receiving position (frequency basis) -sensitive detector as a location determining device (14 ' ; ) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (evaluation unit) adapted to sense machine vibration , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 8 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jeder Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen Empfänger (24) aufweist , dem der frequenzverschobene Referenz-Laserstrahl (6) über einen Lichtleiter (19) zugeleitet ist , und daß das Ausgangssignal des Empfängers (24) der Auswertungseinheit über einen weiteren Lichtleiter zugeleitet ist . 8 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that each measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a receiver (24) to which the frequency-shifted reference laser beam (6) via a light guide (19) is supplied , and that the output signal of the receiver (24) is fed to the evaluation unit (processing function, vibration sensor means, control means) via a further light guide . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor means (evaluation unit) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 8 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jeder Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen Empfänger (24) aufweist , dem der frequenzverschobene Referenz-Laserstrahl (6) über einen Lichtleiter (19) zugeleitet ist , und daß das Ausgangssignal des Empfängers (24) der Auswertungseinheit über einen weiteren Lichtleiter zugeleitet ist . 8 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that each measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a receiver (24) to which the frequency-shifted reference laser beam (6) via a light guide (19) is supplied , and that the output signal of the receiver (24) is fed to the evaluation unit (processing function, vibration sensor means, control means) via a further light guide . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means (evaluation unit) adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels in accordance with substantially different data rate requirements from said local sensors . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 8 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jeder Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen Empfänger (24) aufweist , dem der frequenzverschobene Referenz-Laserstrahl (6) über einen Lichtleiter (19) zugeleitet ist , und daß das Ausgangssignal des Empfängers (24) der Auswertungseinheit über einen weiteren Lichtleiter zugeleitet ist . 8 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that each measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a receiver (24) to which the frequency-shifted reference laser beam (6) via a light guide (19) is supplied , and that the output signal of the receiver (24) is fed to the evaluation unit (processing function, vibration sensor means, control means) via a further light guide . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 13 . Apparatus according to claim 12 characterized by said multiplexer being adapted to effect said multiplexing on a frequency basis (receiving position) . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 4 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß ein Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen das vom Meßobjekt (18) herrührende Streulicht des Laserstrahls (16) aufnehmenden positionsempfindlichen Detektor als Ortsbestimmungseinrichtung (14 ′) aufweist . 4 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that a measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a from the measurement object (18) originating scattered light of the laser beam (16) receiving position (frequency basis) -sensitive detector as a location determining device (14 ' ; ) . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 16 . Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14 and 15 characterized by said claim processing function (evaluation unit) comprising a best PC having a series of virtual serial ports , and said control means (evaluation unit) being adapted to allocate each of said sub-channels to a respective one of said virtual ports . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 8 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jeder Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen Empfänger (24) aufweist , dem der frequenzverschobene Referenz-Laserstrahl (6) über einen Lichtleiter (19) zugeleitet ist , und daß das Ausgangssignal des Empfängers (24) der Auswertungseinheit über einen weiteren Lichtleiter zugeleitet ist . 8 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that each measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a receiver (24) to which the frequency-shifted reference laser beam (6) via a light guide (19) is supplied , and that the output signal of the receiver (24) is fed to the evaluation unit (processing function, vibration sensor means, control means) via a further light guide . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor means (evaluation unit) adapted to sense machine vibration whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 8 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jeder Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen Empfänger (24) aufweist , dem der frequenzverschobene Referenz-Laserstrahl (6) über einen Lichtleiter (19) zugeleitet ist , und daß das Ausgangssignal des Empfängers (24) der Auswertungseinheit über einen weiteren Lichtleiter zugeleitet ist . 8 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that each measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a receiver (24) to which the frequency-shifted reference laser beam (6) via a light guide (19) is supplied , and that the output signal of the receiver (24) is fed to the evaluation unit (processing function, vibration sensor means, control means) via a further light guide . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor means (evaluation unit) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
DE4106572A1 CLAIM 8 . Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jeder Meßkopf (12 , 13 , 14) einen Empfänger (24) aufweist , dem der frequenzverschobene Referenz-Laserstrahl (6) über einen Lichtleiter (19) zugeleitet ist , und daß das Ausgangssignal des Empfängers (24) der Auswertungseinheit über einen weiteren Lichtleiter zugeleitet ist . 8 . The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that each measuring head (12 , 13 , 14) has a receiver (24) to which the frequency-shifted reference laser beam (6) via a light guide (19) is supplied , and that the output signal of the receiver (24) is fed to the evaluation unit (processing function, vibration sensor means, control means) via a further light guide . |
| US6917304B1 Filed: 1997-04-03 Issued: 2005-07-12 Wireless mutliplex data transmission system (Original Assignee) Snap On Equipment Ltd (Current Assignee) MAGNACROSS LLC Barbara L. Jones, Paul Smith | CA1190982A Filed: 1982-10-14 Issued: 1985-07-23 Data communication system with increased effective bandwidth (Original Assignee) Wang Laboratories Inc (Current Assignee) SPOTWARE TECHNOLOGY Corp Gary N. Stapleford, Andrew J. Borsa |
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| US6917304B1 CLAIM 1 . A method of wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (different sub) from at least two data sensors to a data processing means said method comprising the step of division of said channel into sub-channels and transmitting said data from said data sensors respectively though said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said step of division of said communications channel being effected asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) the data rate (communications medium) required for data transmission (n channels) from said local sensors differing substantially between said at least two sensors ; and c) allocating data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said sub-channels in accordance with the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels . |
CA1190982A CLAIM 1 . A communication system with a network for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communication system having means for providing a plurality of frequency multiplexed communication channels (data transmission) operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are de-dicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , said communication system including frequency selective isolation means connected into said network intermediately be-tween user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plur-ality of local subnets , each local subnet interconnecting a plur-ality of said user devices , said frequency selective isolation means including means for blocking only the frequencies used by said local service channels from being transmitted from any of said local subnets to another while enabling transmission of frequencies other than those used by said local service channels between user devices connected on different sub (communications channel, sub -channels, communications sub-channels) nets to isolate said subnets from one another as to the local service channels only , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concurrently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices con-nected on different subnets . CA1190982A CLAIM 3 . A combination , including a communications subnet for connection to a communication system at a junction point , said subnet interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , the subnet and the communication system having a communications medium (data rate) comprising a receive branch and a transmit branch , the receive branch of the subnet transmitting signals in the direction junction point-toward-user devices and the transmit branch of the subnet transmitting signals in the direction user devices-towards-junction point , and an interfacing device interfacing the subnet to the communication system , said interfacing device including means for receiving signals on predesignated local frequencies from the transmit branch of the subnet and reemitting them onto the receive branch of the subnet , means for receiving signals on other than said prede-signated local frequencies from the transmit branch of the subnet and reemitting them onto the transmit branch of the communications system , means for receiving signals on other than said predes-ignated local frequencies from the receive branch of the commun-ication system and reemitting them onto the receive branch of the communication system , means for blocking signals on said predesignated local frequencies from being transmitted between the subnet and the communication system , said combination providing communications on said local frequencies between user devices both connected on said subnet without interfering with communications of user devices both connected elsewhere in said communications system and using the same local frequency , and further providing communications on frequencies other than said local frequencies between a user device connected on said subnet and user devices of the communica-tion system connected elsewhere than on said subnet . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 6 . A method comprising to claim 5 characterized by said local sensors comprising automotive diagnostic and/or servicing sensors and said wireless transmission of data being effected at radio frequencies (different frequency) . |
CA1190982A CLAIM 1 . A communication system with a network for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communication system having means for providing a plurality of frequency multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency (radio frequencies) bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are de-dicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , said communication system including frequency selective isolation means connected into said network intermediately be-tween user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plur-ality of local subnets , each local subnet interconnecting a plur-ality of said user devices , said frequency selective isolation means including means for blocking only the frequencies used by said local service channels from being transmitted from any of said local subnets to another while enabling transmission of frequencies other than those used by said local service channels between user devices connected on different subnets to isolate said subnets from one another as to the local service channels only , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concurrently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices con-nected on different subnets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 8 . A method according to claim 7 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (local frequency) means (local frequency) adapted to sense machine vibration (end direction) , and said method comprising transmitting said data therefrom . |
CA1190982A CLAIM 1 . A communication system with a network for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communication system having means for providing a plurality of frequency multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are de-dicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , said communication system including frequency selective isolation means connected into said network intermediately be-tween user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plur-ality of local subnets , each local subnet interconnecting a plur-ality of said user devices , said frequency selective isolation means including means for blocking only the frequencies used by said local service channels from being transmitted from any of said local subnets to another while enabling transmission of frequencies other than those used by said local service channels between user devices connected on different subnets to isolate said subnets from one another as to the local service channels only , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concurrently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices con-nected on different subnets . CA1190982A CLAIM 2 . A communication system for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communi-cation system having means for providing a plurality of frequen-cy multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , the communication system having a network with a medium comprising a receive branch and a transmit branch , the receive branch transmitting signals in the direction away from a head end and the transmit branch transmitting signals in the direction towards the head end , the branches being connected at the head end to pass signals from the transmit branch to the receive branch , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are dedicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , and said system includes frequency selective isola-tion means connected into said network intermediately between user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plurality of subnets , each subnet interconnecting a plurality of said user devices , each said frequency selective isolation means being connected into the network with connections to both the receive branch and the transmit branch looking towards the head end , and to both the receive branch and to the transmit branch looking away from the head end , each said frequency selected isolation means including means for reemitting on the receive branch in the di-rection away from the head end signals on said local frequencies entering the frequency selective isolation means on the transmit branch from the direction away from the head end , and means for reemitting on the receive branch in the dir-ection away from the head end signals on other than local fre-quencies entering the frequency selective isolation means on the receive branch from the head end direction (sense machine vibration) , means for reemitting on the transmit branch in the direction toward the head end signals on other than local fre-quencies entering the frequency selective isolation means on the transmit branch from the direction away from the head end , means for blocking signals on local frequencies from transmission between one subnet and another , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concurrently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices connected on different subnets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 11 . A method according to claim 8 characterized by said vibration sensor (local frequency) means (local frequency) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means and the method comprising the step of using said sensor to sense vibrations at three dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence , and using said three-dimensional location sensing means to identify the location or co-ordinates of said three spaced locations so as to identify the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
CA1190982A CLAIM 1 . A communication system with a network for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communication system having means for providing a plurality of frequency multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are de-dicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , said communication system including frequency selective isolation means connected into said network intermediately be-tween user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plur-ality of local subnets , each local subnet interconnecting a plur-ality of said user devices , said frequency selective isolation means including means for blocking only the frequencies used by said local service channels from being transmitted from any of said local subnets to another while enabling transmission of frequencies other than those used by said local service channels between user devices connected on different subnets to isolate said subnets from one another as to the local service channels only , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concurrently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices con-nected on different subnets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 12 . Apparatus for wireless transmission of data in digital and/or analogue format through a communications channel (different sub) from at least two local data sensors to a data processing means , the apparatus comprising a multiplexer adapted to effect division of said communications channel into sub-channels , and a transmitter adapted to transmit said data through said sub-channels accordingly ; characterized by a) said multiplexer being adapted to divide said communications channel asymmetrically whereby the data carrying capacities of said sub-channels are unequal ; and b) control means adapted to allocate data from said local data sensors to respective ones or groups of said communications sub-channels (different sub) in accordance with substantially different data rate (communications medium) requirements from said local sensors . |
CA1190982A CLAIM 1 . A communication system with a network for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communication system having means for providing a plurality of frequency multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are de-dicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , said communication system including frequency selective isolation means connected into said network intermediately be-tween user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plur-ality of local subnets , each local subnet interconnecting a plur-ality of said user devices , said frequency selective isolation means including means for blocking only the frequencies used by said local service channels from being transmitted from any of said local subnets to another while enabling transmission of frequencies other than those used by said local service channels between user devices connected on different sub (communications channel, sub -channels, communications sub-channels) nets to isolate said subnets from one another as to the local service channels only , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concurrently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices con-nected on different subnets . CA1190982A CLAIM 3 . A combination , including a communications subnet for connection to a communication system at a junction point , said subnet interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , the subnet and the communication system having a communications medium (data rate) comprising a receive branch and a transmit branch , the receive branch of the subnet transmitting signals in the direction junction point-toward-user devices and the transmit branch of the subnet transmitting signals in the direction user devices-towards-junction point , and an interfacing device interfacing the subnet to the communication system , said interfacing device including means for receiving signals on predesignated local frequencies from the transmit branch of the subnet and reemitting them onto the receive branch of the subnet , means for receiving signals on other than said prede-signated local frequencies from the transmit branch of the subnet and reemitting them onto the transmit branch of the communications system , means for receiving signals on other than said predes-ignated local frequencies from the receive branch of the commun-ication system and reemitting them onto the receive branch of the communication system , means for blocking signals on said predesignated local frequencies from being transmitted between the subnet and the communication system , said combination providing communications on said local frequencies between user devices both connected on said subnet without interfering with communications of user devices both connected elsewhere in said communications system and using the same local frequency , and further providing communications on frequencies other than said local frequencies between a user device connected on said subnet and user devices of the communica-tion system connected elsewhere than on said subnet . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 18 . Apparatus according to claim 17 characterized by said local sensors comprising vibration sensor (local frequency) means (local frequency) adapted to sense machine vibration (end direction) whereby said apparatus can transmit said vibration data from said vibration sensing means . |
CA1190982A CLAIM 1 . A communication system with a network for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communication system having means for providing a plurality of frequency multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are de-dicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , said communication system including frequency selective isolation means connected into said network intermediately be-tween user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plur-ality of local subnets , each local subnet interconnecting a plur-ality of said user devices , said frequency selective isolation means including means for blocking only the frequencies used by said local service channels from being transmitted from any of said local subnets to another while enabling transmission of frequencies other than those used by said local service channels between user devices connected on different subnets to isolate said subnets from one another as to the local service channels only , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concurrently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices con-nected on different subnets . CA1190982A CLAIM 2 . A communication system for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communi-cation system having means for providing a plurality of frequen-cy multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , the communication system having a network with a medium comprising a receive branch and a transmit branch , the receive branch transmitting signals in the direction away from a head end and the transmit branch transmitting signals in the direction towards the head end , the branches being connected at the head end to pass signals from the transmit branch to the receive branch , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are dedicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , and said system includes frequency selective isola-tion means connected into said network intermediately between user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plurality of subnets , each subnet interconnecting a plurality of said user devices , each said frequency selective isolation means being connected into the network with connections to both the receive branch and the transmit branch looking towards the head end , and to both the receive branch and to the transmit branch looking away from the head end , each said frequency selected isolation means including means for reemitting on the receive branch in the di-rection away from the head end signals on said local frequencies entering the frequency selective isolation means on the transmit branch from the direction away from the head end , and means for reemitting on the receive branch in the dir-ection away from the head end signals on other than local fre-quencies entering the frequency selective isolation means on the receive branch from the head end direction (sense machine vibration) , means for reemitting on the transmit branch in the direction toward the head end signals on other than local fre-quencies entering the frequency selective isolation means on the transmit branch from the direction away from the head end , means for blocking signals on local frequencies from transmission between one subnet and another , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concurrently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices connected on different subnets . |
| US6917304B1 CLAIM 21 . Apparatus according to claim 18 characterized by said vibration sensor (local frequency) means (local frequency) further comprising three-dimensional location sensing means whereby said vibration sensor means can sense vibrations at three-dimensionally-spaced locations in sequence and said three-dimensional location sensing means can identify the co-ordinates or locations of said three locations so as to enable identification of the location or co-ordinates of a source of vibration . |
CA1190982A CLAIM 1 . A communication system with a network for interconnecting a plurality of user devices having means for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from said communication system , said communication system having means for providing a plurality of frequency multiplexed communication channels operating on different frequency bands for concurrent communication between said user devices , wherein one or more but not all of said channels are de-dicated as local service channels employing designated local frequencies , said communication system including frequency selective isolation means connected into said network intermediately be-tween user devices , thereby subdividing said network into a plur-ality of local subnets , each local subnet interconnecting a plur-ality of said user devices , said frequency selective isolation means including means for blocking only the frequencies used by said local service channels from being transmitted from any of said local subnets to another while enabling transmission of frequencies other than those used by said local service channels between user devices connected on different subnets to isolate said subnets from one another as to the local service channels only , said communication system providing communications on a particular one of said local frequencies between two of said user devices both connected on a first of said subnets while concurrently and without interference providing communications on the same particular local frequency (vibration sensor means, vibration sensor) between two of said user devices both connected on a second of said subnets , while concur-rently and without interference providing communications on a frequency other than local frequencies between user devices con-nected on different subnets . |