公开(公告)号：US07128035B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US11076742

申请日：2005-03-10

Applicant: David R. Lancaster ,  Mark G. Kosowski ,  Mark A. Theobald ,  James A. Cogswell, II ,  Bryan R. Snyder ,  John P. Miller ,  David J. Freiman

Inventor： David R. Lancaster ,  Mark G. Kosowski ,  Mark A. Theobald ,  James A. Cogswell, II ,  Bryan R. Snyder ,  John P. Miller ,  David J. Freiman

IPC: F02N17/00

CPC classification number: F01N3/323 ,  F02D9/1055 ,  F02D11/10 ,  F02D41/0002 ,  F02D41/062 ,  F02D2009/024 ,  F02D2009/0249 ,  F02D2250/28 ,  F02N19/00 ,  F02N19/004 ,  Y02T10/20 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: An internal combustion engine's start-up torsional disturbances are reduced by drawing down intake manifold pressure prior to engine cranking. In a preferred arrangement, a secondary air injection reaction pump is adapted for evacuating the intake manifold to effect the desired draw down of the intake manifold pressure.

Abstract translation: 在发动机起动之前，通过拉下进气歧管压力来减少内燃机的启动扭转扰动。 在优选的布置中，二次空气喷射反应泵适于抽空进气歧管以实现所需的进气歧管压力的下降。

公开(公告)号：US06839697B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10185947

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: David J. Eaton ,  John E. Massucci ,  John P. Miller

Inventor： David J. Eaton ,  John E. Massucci ,  John P. Miller

IPC: G01G19/00 ,  G01G23/10 ,  G07B17/00 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G07B17/00661 ,  G01G19/005 ,  G01G23/10 ,  G07B2017/00701

Abstract: A system and method for weighing of items such as mailpieces in the presence of external vibration such as ground noise. The system includes a scale system having a platform connected to a load cell, which provides an output signal to an analog-to-digital converter. The resulting digital output signal is processed by a low pass filter and analyzed by a microprocessor to determine weights of items on the platform. The microprocessor also determines postage amounts as functions of the weights and outputs these postage amounts to a postage meter. The system also includes an accelerometer and a limit detector for generating a no go signal if external vibrations exceed a predetermined limit. The microprocessor accepts a weight as valid if the external vibrations do not exceed the limit at any time while the weight is being determined and otherwise initiates an alternative weight determining method.

公开(公告)号：US06292907B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-18

申请号：US09124393

申请日：1998-07-29

Applicant: John P. Miller

Inventor： John P. Miller

IPC: H03K19003

CPC classification number: G06F11/273 ,  G01R31/31705

Abstract: Apparatus selects a state machine bit group from a plurality of state machine bit groups of a digital system for debugging the state machine connected to the selected bit group. The apparatus is adapted to output the bits of the selected bit group using existing output pins of the digital system, and includes a first multiplexer which is adapted to be connected to the plurality of state machine bit groups for outputting the selected state machine bit group. A second multiplexer is adapted to be connected to system signals and the selected state machine bit group from the first multiplexer, and outputs one of the system signals and the selected state machine bit group via the output pins of the system. A control circuit supplies a first select signal to the first multiplexer for selecting the selected state machine bit group output by the first multiplexer, and supplies a second select signal to the second multiplexer for selecting one of the selected bit group and the system signals.

Abstract translation: 设备从数字系统的多个状态机位组中选择一个状态机位组，用于调试连接到所选位组的状态机。 该装置适于使用数字系统的现有输出引脚输出所选位组的位，并且包括适于连接到多个状态机位组的第一多路复用器，用于输出所选择的状态机位组。 第二多路复用器适于从第一多路复用器连接到系统信号和所选择的状态机位组，并且经由系统的输出引脚输出系统信号和所选状态机位组之一。 控制电路将第一选择信号提供给第一多路复用器，用于选择由第一多路复用器输出的所选择的状态机位组，并将第二选择信号提供给第二多路复用器，用于选择所选位组和系统信号之一。

公开(公告)号：US06275546B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09107118

申请日：1998-06-30

Applicant: John P. Miller ,  Michael S. Vacanti

Inventor： John P. Miller ,  Michael S. Vacanti

IPC: H04L700

CPC classification number: G06F1/08

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for producing an output clock signal that is selectively synchronized to one of two generally free-running input clock signals that may be of the same or different frequency and phase. The apparatus is adapted to switch between the two input clock signals in a manner whereby the output clock signal does not have any clock pulses that are shrunk or narrowed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于产生输出时钟信号的装置，该输出时钟信号被选择性地同步到可以具有相同或不同频率和相位的两个通常自由运行的输入时钟信号之一。 该装置适于以这样的方式在两个输入时钟信号之间切换，使得输出时钟信号不具有收缩或变窄的任何时钟脉冲。

公开(公告)号：US08904642B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13204764

申请日：2011-08-08

Applicant: Michael D. Hanna ,  John P. Miller ,  Peter H. Foss

Inventor： Michael D. Hanna ,  John P. Miller ,  Peter H. Foss

IPC: B21D53/88

CPC classification number: B21D53/88 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49982

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a non-ferrous, light metal alloy vibration-damped part for a vehicle chassis includes introducing a polymer insert into a cavity formed in the part. The polymer insert may be introduced into the cavity by separately fabricating the polymer insert and then sliding or maneuvering the insert into the cavity or by injecting a liquid polymer material into the cavity and then solidifying and shrinking the liquid polymer material into the polymer insert. The vibration-damped light metal alloy part can damp vibrations that originate within or are imparted to the part when such vibrations effectuate relative contacting frictional movement between an exterior surface of the polymer insert and an interior surface of the cavity.

Abstract translation: 制造用于车辆底盘的有色金属合金减振部件的方法包括将聚合物插入件引入形成在该部件中的空腔中。 聚合物插入物可以通过单独制造聚合物插入物，然后将插入物滑动或操纵到空腔中或通过将液体聚合物材料注入空腔中，然后将液体聚合物材料固化和收缩到聚合物插入物中而引入空腔中。 当这种振动影响聚合物插入件的外表面和空腔的内表面之间的相对接触摩擦运动时，振动阻尼的轻金属合金部件可以阻止起始于或者赋予该部件的振动。

公开(公告)号：USD701815S1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US29374953

申请日：2011-11-01

Applicant: John P. Miller

Designer： John P. Miller

公开(公告)号：US08489360B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US11688795

申请日：2007-03-20

Applicant: Marcus R. Lundeberg ,  Nikola Samardzija ,  John P. Miller

Inventor： Marcus R. Lundeberg ,  Nikola Samardzija ,  John P. Miller

IPC: G06F17/18 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B23/0245 ,  G05B23/021 ,  G05B23/024 ,  Y10S715/965

Abstract: A system and method of monitoring and diagnosing on-line multivariate process variable. Multivariate process data includes multiple process variables each having a multiple observations. On-line process data is collected from a process control system when the process is on-line. The on-line process data includes multiple observations of multiple process variables. A multivariate statistical analysis represents the operation of the process based on a set of the on-line process data. The representation a result. The representation and the set of on-line process data are stored. An output is generated based on a parameter of the representation. The parameter includes a result generated by the representation of the operation of the process, a process variable used to generate the representation of the operation of the process and/or the set of collected on-line process data.

Abstract translation: 一种监测和诊断在线多变量过程变量的系统和方法。 多变量过程数据包括多个过程变量，每个过程变量具有多个观察值。 当过程在线时，从过程控制系统收集在线过程数据。 在线过程数据包括多个过程变量的多个观察值。 多变量统计分析表示基于一组在线过程数据的过程的操作。 表示结果。 存储表示和一组在线过程数据。 基于表示的参数生成输出。 该参数包括由过程的操作的表示生成的结果，用于生成过程的操作的表示的过程变量和/或所收集的在线过程数据的集合。

公开(公告)号：US20120066161A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13243018

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: John P. Miller

Inventor： John P. Miller

IPC: G06F15/18

CPC classification number: G05B23/024

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting abnormal conditions and preventing abnormal situations from occurring in controlled processes. Statistical signatures of a monitored variable are modeled as a function of the statistical signatures of a load variable. The statistical signatures of the monitored variable may be modeled according to an extensible regression model or a simplified load following algorithm. The systems and methods may be advantageously applied to detect plugged impulse lines in a differential pressure flow measuring device.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于检测异常情况并防止异常情况在受控过程中发生。 监控变量的统计签名被建模为负载变量的统计签名的函数。 监控变量的统计特征可以根据可扩展回归模型或简化的加载跟踪算法进行建模。 可以有利地应用系统和方法来检测差压流量测量装置中的堵塞脉冲线。

公开(公告)号：US07949495B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US11205745

申请日：2005-08-17

Applicant: David E. Wiklund ,  Kadir Kavaklioglu ,  John P. Miller ,  Ross C. Lamothe ,  Evren Eryurek

Inventor： David E. Wiklund ,  Kadir Kavaklioglu ,  John P. Miller ,  Ross C. Lamothe ,  Evren Eryurek

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  G21C17/00 ,  G01R23/16

CPC classification number: G01F1/363 ,  G01F1/50 ,  G01F25/0007 ,  G05B13/0275 ,  G05B21/02 ,  G05B23/0229 ,  G05D7/0635

Abstract: A process variable transmitter with diagnostics based on power spectral density (PSD) analysis of a process variable sensor signal is provided. In one embodiment, the process variable transmitter is a pressure transmitter and the diagnostics are used to diagnose impulse line obstruction or impending obstruction. Other diagnostics are also useful such as diagnosing primary element degradation. The sensor signal is digitized and the digitized signal is transferred into the frequency domain. The power of the frequencies on the sensor signal is examined to provide the enhanced diagnostics. In one aspect diagnostics are generated directly with the sensor PSD data. In another aspect, the PSD analysis is used to tune a filter in order to enhance traditional diagnostic algorithms.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于过程变量传感器信号功率谱密度（PSD）分析诊断的过程变量发生器。 在一个实施例中，过程变量发射器是压力变送器，并且诊断用于诊断脉冲线阻塞或即将发生的阻塞。 其他诊断也是有用的，例如诊断主要元素降解。 传感器信号被数字化，数字化信号被传送到频域。 检查传感器信号上的频率的功率以提供增强的诊断。 在一个方面，使用传感器PSD数据直接生成诊断。 另一方面，PSD分析用于调整滤波器以增强传统的诊断算法。

公开(公告)号：US20100165066A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12346252

申请日：2008-12-30

Applicant: John P. Miller ,  David J. Eaton ,  Peter T. Collings ,  Lun Chan ,  Easwaran Nambudiri ,  James A. Salomon

Inventor： John P. Miller ,  David J. Eaton ,  Peter T. Collings ,  Lun Chan ,  Easwaran Nambudiri ,  James A. Salomon

IPC: B41J2/01 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G07B17/00508 ,  G07B2017/00556 ,  G07B2017/00637

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing evidence of printing in metering systems even in the event of a print head failure are provided. Along with generating a primary image for an indicium that evidences payment, a secondary image for the indicium, identical to a corresponding portion of the primary image but at a lower density, with physical boundaries that are within the boundaries of the primary image, is also generated. The primary image is printed by a first nozzle array, and the secondary image is printed by a second nozzle array. Because the primary image completely overlaps the secondary image, the secondary image is undetectable if the primary image is properly printed. The secondary image provides evidence of printing of the indicium that can be used to obtain a refund for the indicium in the event that the primary image was not printed due to failure of the first nozzle array.

Abstract translation: 提供了即使在打印头故障的情况下也能在计量系统中提供印刷证据的系统和方法。 除了产生证据支付的标记的主图像之外，与主图像的对应部分相同但是具有较低密度的标记的二次图像与主图像的边界内的物理边界也是 生成。 主图像由第一喷嘴阵列打印，次要图像由第二喷嘴阵列打印。 由于主图像完全与次要图像重叠，如果正确打印了主图像，则辅助图像将不可检测。 次要图像提供印刷标记的证据，可以用于在由于第一喷嘴阵列的故障而未打印主图像的情况下获得标记的退款。