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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188886 | Method and system for controlling path redundancy in the acquisition of utility meter data A method and system by which certain radio transmitters are assigned to certain reception nodes for the purpose of transmitting metering data derived from a plurality of utility meters to a system management computer. The reception nodes are configured to receive an... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8159366 | Measurement of current and voltage of an in-orbit solar array An apparatus comprises switches, a measurement unit, and a telemetry subsystem. The switches connect the current sources to a power bus when in a first position and to the measurement unit when the switches are in a second position. The measurement unit generates a ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8144028 | Method and system of obtaining data from field devices Systems and methods for communicating data from field devices to data acquisition systems. In at least some exemplary embodiments, a remote process or field controller may obtain data, and send the data to a data cache only if the data has changed from previously se... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8120510 | Data logging and transmitting device A data logging device (1) that includes more than one communication devices (7), a stored instruction list (6), input ports (3), output ports (8), data buffers (4) and a processing unit (5); wherein: the data logging ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8120511 | Stand-alone miniaturized communication module A device for continuous measurement of the forces acting upon a movable compressible playable object is provided with at least one transmitter communicating with at least one receiver outside the movable object. The at least one receiver transforms signals received ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8102278 | Wireless communication Described is a sensor unit having a measured signal receiver, which registers a measured signal, an A/D converter for digitizing the measured signal, a transceiver device for wireless data communication to an environmental device, and a processor. The processor is a... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8059010 | Marine telemetry and two way communication system A marine telemetry system can comprise a central processing unit (CPU) with data processing and storage capacity. The system can further comprise sensors and/or other electronic accessories such as radars, fish finders, weather stations, etc. The system can be opera... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7924169 | Device for fastening a sensor on containers Device for fastening a sensor on containers with a flexible container wall, in particular mixing bags, comprising a sensor support which is fitted with a sensor, bears against an inner wall of the container wall at least with a rear subsurface averted from the senso... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7898430 | System and method for opportunistic transmission of test probe metadata Measurement sensors are designed to provide metadata to data recording devices in an opportunistic manner to conserve bandwidth and/or power. In one embodiment, the metadata is communicated to the recording device during opportunistic periods, such as, for example, ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7868781 | Encoder In an encoder constituted from a detection part (a light-emitting part, rotating disk, and light-receiving part), which detects a signal corresponding to the state of a specimen, and calculates and stores the position information of the specimen from a signal output... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7868780 | System and method for test probe management Individual probe management is accomplished in a measurement system by communicating configuration data to each probe based on that probe's received metadata. In one embodiment, the configuration data is sent from a server and the server does not keep track of the p... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7830273 | Sensor networks for pipeline monitoring A sensor network for monitoring of a pipeline comprises a sensor disposed for monitoring of a pipeline, the sensor capable of acquiring data related to the pipeline and communicating sensor data; a first remote sensor interface (RSI) comprising a data communications... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7817063 | Method and system for remotely monitoring and controlling field devices with a street lamp elevated mesh network An elevated mesh network supported and operably coupled to street lamps can be used to remotely monitor and control field devices. The packet transceiver modules of the mesh network can also be coupled to sensors that monitor operation of a street lamp as well as en... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7808400 | Electrical circuit monitoring device The present invention is directed to a method of (1) providing continuous monitoring of various operating and environmental characteristics using RFID technology or similar wireless technology and (2) capturing data on historical events that have occurred on the cir... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7786894 | Methods, apparatus, and systems for monitoring transmission systems A sensing platform for monitoring a transmission system, and method therefor, may include a sensor that senses one or more conditions relating to a condition of the transmission system and/or the condition of an environment around the transmission system. A control ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7786895 | Multi-user motor vehicle telemetric system and method A multi-user vehicle telemetric system comprises vehicle interface units (VIUs), wireless gateways, and one or more central hosts. The VIU in a vehicle collects data over the OBD-II bus and stores the data in the form of DataPoint Records (DPRs) in an on-board non-v... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7782226 | Communication nodes for use with a wireless ad-hoc communication network Communication nodes for use with a wireless ad-hoc communication network are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the communication node comprises a transducer, which generates a signal in response to an external signal. The ad-hoc network communica... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7733241 | Telemetry unit A telemetry unit (100) is provided for mounting to the inside of a pneumatic tire, which includes sensors for measuring the pressure and temperature within the tire and an RF transmitter for transmitting measured data to an on-board display remote location. T... | 06/08/2010 |
| RE41236 | Method and apparatus for multiple patient parameter variability analysis and display A method and apparatus (100) for providing continuous analysis and display of the variability of multiple patient parameters monitored by multiple beside monitors (106a-106c) for each patient (102). Each monitor is connected to a patient ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7696902 | Tire sensor device and tire information transmission method A tire sensor device comprising sensor modules 20A to 20D, each comprising a sensor, a communication module having a communication function and a power regenerating circuit, and an antenna; and a base station comprising an internal communication device... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7683803 | Signal transmission device for a measuring probe, as well as transmission method and measuring probe A signal transmission device is disclosed, which serves to connect a measuring probe, in particular a pH measuring probe or an oxygen measuring probe, to a signal-processing unit. The signal transmission device includes a differential amplifier at whose non-invertin... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7639158 | Monitoring terminal device A monitoring terminal device is provided which is capable of reducing its power consumption to a minimum and of being fully operated even indoors by using a solar cell as a power source. In the monitoring terminal device including a sensor unit and a transmitting un... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7636053 | Article and method for monitoring temperature and pressure within a pressurized gas cylinder A wireless based sensor assembly incorporated within a sealed and pressurized vessel including an end plug secured against an inner surface of the vessel. Temperature and pressure sensors are mounted to inner exposed locations of the end plug and are capable of moni... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7602310 | Telemetered characteristic monitor system and method of using the same A telemetered characteristic monitor system includes a remotely located data receiving device, a sensor for producing signal indicative of a characteristic of a user, and a transmitter device. The transmitter device includes a housing, a sensor connector, a processo... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7579963 | Electronic protection devices for circuit-breakers and corresponding programming method A protection device for circuit-breakers that comprises a wireless communication system for transmitting locally, to a dedicated computerized device, information corresponding to measurements of electrical quantities, to the setting of the parameters typical of the ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7564370 | Beverage communication system A beverage system including a communication means (300) for communicating between a beverage dispensing module (32) and a base station (304). Each beverage-dispersing module (32) includes a controller (76), which is centralized for... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7511633 | Extension cord capable of providing estimated power costs incurred by an electrical appliance plugged thereinto A method for providing estimated power costs incurred by an electrical appliance, which is plugged into a receptacle of an extension cord, includes enabling operation of the extension cord so as to measure electric current flowing through a receptacle, so as to comp... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7486198 | System and method for performing telemetric measurements System for performing telemetric measurements, comprising a plurality of mobile communication devices (100), each communication device (100) being provided with at least one sensor (110) and a sensor control section (120) for performing m... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7443313 | Water utility meter transceiver A water meter transceiver coupled to a water meter has a head portion that houses a processor having a transceiver. The transceiver transmits water utility consumption data received from the water meter. A stem is coupled to the head portion and has a hollowed porti... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7429934 | Mud pulse landing assembly for use in directional drilling A mud pulse landing assembly (10) which allows for the removal of the mud pulse generator (16) containing the mud pulse orifice (106), thus creating an unobstructed passageway for any tool or instrumentation that may need to be passed through th... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7429933 | Bracket system and method for use with remote-reading water meters A bracket and method for use in mounting a transducer/antenna unit in an underground meter box of the type which contains a remote-reading water meter. The box has a peripheral ledge defining an access opening that seats a lid. The bracket comprises a pair of beams ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7424403 | Low power vibration sensor and wireless transmitter system A low power vibration sensor and wireless transmitter system has one or more sensors that sense parameters of a machine including vibration and produces dynamic signals representing the sensed parameters. The system converts the signals to a digital format, digitall... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7400264 | Automated meter reading system, communication and control network for automated meter reading, meter data collector, and associated methods An automated meter reading system, communication and control for automated meter reading, a meter data collector, and associated methods are provided. The system includes at least one utility meter, at least one meter sensor interfaced with the utility meter, a mete... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7386289 | Microwireless integrated environmental sensor and transmitter system The invention is a microminiature wireless environmental sensor that has integrated both sensor and transmitter functions into one function. The basic operating principle for the device is that variable components of an RF circuit can be interfaced to the outside wo... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7372374 | Measuring device used in process technology, comprising a central power supply unit A measuring device for process technology, having a central unit for the connection of different measurement modules, with the central unit containing a central power supply, to which the measurement modules can be connected. In the measurement module a module power... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373228 | Sensor ID registration method of tire air pressure monitoring apparatus In a method for providing identification registration of a tire air pressure monitoring apparatus, an external equipment receives transmission data including the sensor identification from transmitters. The external equipment identifies the transmitter that transmit... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369945 | Apparatus and method for storing and transporting data related to vapor emissions and measurements thereof The present invention provides apparatus and a methods for collecting, transmitting and storing fugitive gas emission data. An embodiment of the invention collects fugitive gas with a sampling probe and into a emission monitoring device. The device then sends and st... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369916 | Drill press A power tool control system connected with a drill press provides a system for determining operational settings for the drill press and/or structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the drill press. For instance, the power tool control system may estab... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369156 | Noncontact temperature measurement device having compressed video image transfer An apparatus for measuring temperature comprises a noncontact temperature measurement device situated at a first location. The device includes a sensor operative to collect radiant energy emanated from a target. Circuitry associated with the sensor produces a digita... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7366988 | Method and apparatus for converting a network description into a computer program for disambiguating transmit-by-exception telemetry from a multi-path, multi-tier network A method for making an apparatus for disambiguating telemetry sent by exception over a multi-path, multi-tier communications network having a plurality of telemetry source nodes producing telemetry data elements, a plurality of linked relay nodes, and one destinatio... | 04/29/2008 |
