公开(公告)号：US08756998B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13300303

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: Jonathan W. Joplin

Inventor： Jonathan W. Joplin

IPC: G01N29/07 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/15 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01F23/2962 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/07 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N2291/011 ,  G01N2291/02408 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01V1/00

Abstract: Solid contents verification systems and methods are provided. The system includes a contents sensor unit, a container-carrying unit and a control unit. The contents sensor unit has at least one contents sensor configured to send and receive sonic pulses to determine a state of contents in a container. The contents sensor unit is configured to send a signal communicating a state of the contents in a container. The container-carrying unit is configured to hold a container in substantial alignment with the contents sensors to expose the contents to the sonic pulses. The control unit is operatively connected to the contents sensor unit. The control unit is configured to receive the signal communicating the state of the contents and to compare the state of the contents with a desired state of the contents.

Abstract translation: 提供固体内容验证系统和方法。 该系统包括内容传感器单元，容器承载单元和控制单元。 内容传感器单元具有至少一个内容传感器，其被配置为发送和接收声音脉冲以确定容器中的内容物的状态。 内容传感器单元被配置为发送在容器中传送内容的状态的信号。 容器承载单元被构造成容纳与内容物传感器基本对齐的容器，以将内容物暴露于声波脉冲。 控制单元可操作地连接到内容传感器单元。 控制单元被配置为接收传达内容的状态的信号，并且将内容的状态与内容的期望状态进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US20140157898A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13712461

申请日：2012-12-12

Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation

Inventor： Massimo Ruzzene ,  Matteo Senesi ,  Buli Xu

IPC: G01N29/12

CPC classification number: G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/245 ,  G01N29/262 ,  G01N29/42 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: Frequency-steerable acoustic transducers (FSATs) that allow directional generation or sensing of waves propagating in two-dimensional domains. Directionality is the result of the spatial filtering effect produced by the characteristic shape of the sensing surface. A wavenumber spiral FSAT (WS-FSAT) maps the direction of wave sensing in the [0°, 180°] range to a specific frequency component in the spectrum of the received signal. The use of a wavenumber spiral FSAT operating in sensing mode can be used for the localization of broadband acoustic events. One configuration includes a broadband source generating guided elastic waves in an isotropic plate. The WS-FSAT records the plate response and defines the source location through a time-frequency analysis of the received signal. The frequency selective response of the WS-FSAT directly maps the dominant component of the received signal to the direction of arrival of the incoming wave, thus greatly facilitating the source localization procedure.

Abstract translation: 频率可控的声学换能器（FSAT），允许定向生成或感测在二维域中传播的波。 方向性是由感测表面的特征形状产生的空间滤波效果的结果。 波数螺旋FSAT（WS-FSAT）将[0°，180°]范围内的波感测方向映射到接收信号频谱中的特定频率分量。 使用在感测模式下操作的波数螺旋FSAT可用于宽带声学事件的定位。 一种配置包括在各向同性板中产生引导弹性波的宽带源。 WS-FSAT通过对接收到的信号的时间 - 频率分析来记录板响应并定义源位置。 WS-FSAT的频率选择响应直接将接收信号的主要分量映射到入波的到达方向，从而极大地促进了源定位过程。

公开(公告)号：US08712704B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US12879215

申请日：2010-09-10

Applicant: Jui-Yiao Su ,  Yu-Liang Chung ,  Chun-Chieh Wang ,  Chien-Feng Wu ,  Yan-Chen Liu

Inventor： Jui-Yiao Su ,  Yu-Liang Chung ,  Chun-Chieh Wang ,  Chien-Feng Wu ,  Yan-Chen Liu

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/46 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N2291/014 ,  G01N2291/023 ,  G01N2291/0289

Abstract: A defect detection system and method enable a fastened crystalline silicon product to generate micro-vibration by a micro-vibration excitation device, so as to enable the crystalline silicon product to generate an excitation signal, then to acquire the excitation signal by a acquisition device, so as to analyze the excitation signal acquired by the acquisition device in the time and frequency domain by an analysis detection device with a specific analysis, and to obtain an analysis result, at last, determine a defect state of the crystalline silicon product according to the analysis result.

Abstract translation: 缺陷检测系统和方法使得紧固的晶体硅产品能够通过微振动激励装置产生微振动，以使晶体硅产品产生激发信号，然后由采集装置获取激发信号， 以便通过特定分析的分析检测装置分析由采集装置在时域和频域中获取的激励信号，并且获得分析结果，最后根据所述分析结果确定晶体硅产品的缺陷状态 分析结果。

公开(公告)号：US08705028B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13205325

申请日：2011-08-08

Applicant: Mark A. Osterkamp ,  Kenneth R. Yawn ,  Alan J. Norris

Inventor： Mark A. Osterkamp ,  Kenneth R. Yawn ,  Alan J. Norris

IPC: G01N21/01

CPC classification number: G01N29/2418 ,  G01N29/075 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/0423

Abstract: Containerized systems are provided. In one embodiment, a containerized system includes a moveable three-dimensional container, a first generator, a second generator, and a scanner. The first generator is located within the container, and the second generator is located outside of the container. The scanner is mechanically supported by the container and transmits waves received from the first and the second generators. The containerized system optionally includes one or more rails connected to the outside of the container, and the scanner moves along the one or more rails. The containerized system may also include a multi-axes arm that positions the scanner and that is mechanically supported by the container. Furthermore, the containerized system may include an interferometer, an electronics rack, and/or an air conditioning unit.

Abstract translation: 提供集装箱系统。 在一个实施例中，容器化系统包括可移动的三维容器，第一发生器，第二发生器和扫描器。 第一发生器位于容器内，第二发生器位于容器外部。 扫描器由容器机械地支撑并且传输从第一和第二发生器接收的波。 容器化系统可选地包括连接到容器外部的一个或多个轨道，并且扫描器沿着一个或多个轨道移动。 容器化系统还可以包括定位扫描仪并由容器机械支撑的多轴臂。 此外，容器化系统可以包括干涉仪，电子机架和/或空调单元。

公开(公告)号：US20140102203A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14116266

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Lu Tian

Inventor： Lu Tian

IPC: G01N33/20

CPC classification number: G01N29/12 ,  B22D11/186 ,  G01N33/20

Abstract: A standing wave amplification device for vibration signal collection includes a sensing rod (11) acting as standing wave transmission medium. A standing wave formation device includes two fixing support devices (12) distributed along the axial direction and connecting the sensing rod (11) to an operating arm (14). The two fixing support devices (12) respectively collect vibration waves and transmit them to the sensing rod (11) from two different locations of the operating arm (14). The vibration waves are superimposed to form a standing wave on the sensing rod (11). A vibration sensor (13) is connected to the sensing rod (11) and the vibration sensor (13) is between the two fixing support devices (12). A wave detected by the vibration sensor (13) is the standing wave. Compared with transverse wave or longitudinal wave transmitted in the transmission medium of prior art, the standing wave has advantages of larger amplitude and more obvious vibration effect. A ladle slag vibration signal detection method based on the device also has said advantages. The sensing rod (11) can make physical resonance, by which the standing wave signal is amplified and real warning rate of ladle slag is improved effectively.

Abstract translation: 用于振动信号收集的驻波放大装置包括用作驻波传输介质的感测杆（11）。 驻波形成装置包括沿轴向分布的两个固定支撑装置（12），并将感测杆（11）连接到操作臂（14）。 两个固定支撑装置（12）分别收集振动波并将其从操作臂（14）的两个不同位置传送到感测杆（11）。 振动波被叠加以在感测杆（11）上形成驻波。 振动传感器（13）连接到感测杆（11），振动传感器（13）位于两个固定支撑装置（12）之间。 由振动传感器（13）检测的波是驻波。 与现有技术的传输介质中传播的横波或纵波相比，驻波具有振幅较大，振动效果更明显的优点。 钢包渣振动信号检测方法基于该装置也有优点。 传感杆（11）可以产生物理共振，借此放置驻波信号，有效提高钢包渣的实际报警率。

公开(公告)号：US20140074410A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14000054

申请日：2012-02-17

Applicant: Michael G. Glavicic ,  Jason A. Gilbert

Inventor： Michael G. Glavicic ,  Jason A. Gilbert

IPC: G01N29/11

CPC classification number: G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/30 ,  G01N29/4427 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/2693

Abstract: A system may include a data analysis device that is configured to receive from an ultrasonic waveform detector ultrasonic waveform data representative of an ultrasonic waveform that propagated through a sample and resonated within a defect within the sample. The data analysis device may be further configured to select a portion of the ultrasonic waveform data, apply a Fast Fourier Transform to the portion of the ultrasonic waveform data to transform the portion from a time domain to a frequency domain, identify a characteristic frequency of the portion in the frequency domain, and determine a characteristic of the defect based on the characteristic frequency of the portion. In some examples, the characteristic of the defect may be at least one of an approximate size or an approximate shape of the defect.

Abstract translation: 一种系统可以包括数据分析装置，其被配置为从超声波波形检测器接收表示通过样本传播的超声波形的超声波波形数据并且在样本内的缺陷内共振。 所述数据分析装置还可以被配置为选择所述超声波波形数据的一部分，对所述超声波波形数据的所述部分应用快速傅立叶变换，以将所述部分从时域变换到频域，识别所述超声波波形数据的特征频率 并且基于该部分的特征频率确定缺陷的特性。 在一些示例中，缺陷的特征可以是缺陷的近似尺寸或近似形状中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20140069192A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13606685

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: Alexej Bartuli ,  Dmitrii Popov ,  Alexandr Matyash ,  Limanov Igor ,  Belalami Salim

Inventor： Alexej Bartuli ,  Dmitrii Popov ,  Alexandr Matyash ,  Limanov Igor ,  Belalami Salim

IPC: G01N29/12

CPC classification number: G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/226 ,  G01N2291/0238 ,  G01N2291/02827

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-intrusive method and device for determining the integrity of a support structure, such as a wooden utility pole. The determination of the structure's integrity is based on the relationship between the structures natural frequency and one or more mechanical and geometrical characteristics. The method includes the steps of generating an acoustic signal, converting the signal into digital signal that can be analyzed, and calculating the structure's strength and mechanical characteristics of the pole over time.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于确定诸如木制实用杆的支撑结构的完整性的非侵入性方法和装置。 结构的完整性的确定是基于结构固有频率与一个或多个机械和几何特征之间的关系。 该方法包括以下步骤：产生声信号，将该信号转换为可分析的数字信号，以及随着时间的推移计算该极的结构的强度和机械特性。

公开(公告)号：US20140060190A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US14074986

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: International Electronic Machines Corporation

Inventor： Zahid F. Mian ,  William B. Johnson

IPC: G01N29/12

CPC classification number: G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/4427 ,  G01N2291/2696

Abstract: A solution for evaluating the condition of a rail component based on resonant response profiles across a set of bands of vibrations. The vibrations can be induced into the target component during normal operation of the target component. The resonant response profile of the rail component can vary depending on wear or damage, and thus can be used to determine whether the rail component can safely remain in use. An embodiment comprises an isolated segment of rail of a length selected to allow a single railroad wheel on it at a time, with a set of devices which can acquire the resonance signals from the wheel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于一组振动频带的谐振响应曲线来评估轨道部件的状态的解决方案。 在目标部件的正常操作期间，可以将振动感应到目标部件中。 轨道部件的谐振响应曲线可以根据磨损或损坏而变化，并且因此可以用于确定轨道部件是否可以安全地保持在使用中。 一个实施例包括被选择为允许一次上的单个铁路车轮的长度的隔离段的轨道，具有可以从车轮获取谐振信号的一组装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140055203A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13970332

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

Inventor： Patrick Villard

IPC: H03L7/081

CPC classification number: H03L7/081 ,  G01G3/16 ,  G01H13/00 ,  G01N3/16 ,  G01N29/036 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/36 ,  G01N2291/0256 ,  H03B5/30 ,  H03L7/07 ,  H03L7/0812

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nanoresonator oscillators or NEMS (nanoelectromechanical system) oscillators. A circuit for measuring the oscillation frequency of a resonator is provided, comprising a first phase-locked feedback loop locking the frequency of a controlled oscillator at the resonant frequency of the resonator, this first loop comprising a first phase comparator. Furthermore, a second feedback loop is provided which searches for and stores the loop phase shift introduced by the resonator and its amplification circuit when they are locked at resonance by the first loop. The first and the second loops operate during a calibration phase. A third self-oscillation loop is set up during an operation phase. It directly links the output of the controllable phase shifter to the input of the resonator. The phase shifter receives the phase-shift control stored by the second loop.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及纳米振荡器或NEMS（纳米机电系统）振荡器。 提供了一种用于测量谐振器的振荡频率的电路，包括：在谐振器的谐振频率处锁定受控振荡器的频率的第一锁相反馈环路，该第一环路包括第一相位比较器。 此外，提供了第二反馈回路，其在由第一回路锁定在共振时搜索并存储由谐振器及其放大电路引入的环路相移。 第一和第二循环在校准阶段期间运行。 在运行阶段建立第三个自振荡回路。 它将可控移相器的输出直接连接到谐振器的输入端。 移相器接收由第二回路存储的相移控制。

公开(公告)号：US20140041454A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13964106

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Inventor： MITSUAKI KOYAMA ,  TAKERU MUTOH ,  MANABU ISHIKAWA ,  SHINICHI SATO

IPC: G01N29/12 ,  H03L1/02 ,  G01R23/02 ,  H03B1/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/12 ,  G01R23/02 ,  H03B1/04 ,  H03H3/04 ,  H03H9/02086 ,  H03H9/19 ,  H03H9/545 ,  H03L1/028

Abstract: A piezoelectric resonator includes a plate-shaped crystal element, excitation electrodes, and an unwanted response suppression portion. The excitation electrodes are disposed on both surfaces of the crystal element. The unwanted response suppression portion is formed by inverting a crystallographic axis of the crystal element to suppress an unwanted response that oscillates at a different frequency from a frequency of a main vibration of the crystal element.

Abstract translation: 压电谐振器包括板状晶体元件，激励电极和不需要的响应抑制部分。 激发电极设置在晶体元件的两个表面上。 不需要的响应抑制部分是通过使晶体元件的晶体轴反转而形成的，以抑制与晶体元件的主振动频率不同的频率振荡的不希望的响应。