公开(公告)号：US06591169B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09967446

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Richard D. Jones ,  Thomas E. Speer

Inventor： Richard D. Jones ,  Thomas E. Speer

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: G05B13/024 ,  B64C13/24

Abstract: A method and computer program product are provided for controlling the actuators of an aerodynamic vehicle to affect a desired change in the time rate of change of the system state vector. The method initially determines the differences between anticipated changes in the states of the aerodynamic vehicle based upon the current condition of each actuator, and desired state changes. The differences between the anticipated and desired state changes may be weighted based upon a predetermined criteria, such as the importance of the respective states and/or the weight to be attributed to outliers. The differences between the anticipated and desired state changes are converted to the corresponding rates of change of the actuators. These changes in the actuators may be limited to within predefined bounds. Control signals are then issued to the actuators to affect the desired change in the time rate of change of the system state vector.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和计算机程序产品，用于控制空气动力学车辆的致动器以影响系统状态向量的时间变化率的期望变化。 该方法最初基于每个致动器的当前状况和期望的状态变化来确定空气动力学车辆的状态的预期变化之间的差异。 可以基于预定标准来加权预期状态和期望状态变化之间的差异，诸如各自状态的重要性和/或归因于异常值的权重。 预期状态和期望状态变化之间的差异被转换为相应的执行器变化率。 致动器中的这些变化可能被限制在预定范围内。 然后，控制信号被发送到致动器以影响系统状态向量的时间变化率的期望变化。

公开(公告)号：US06711476B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09967403

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Richard D. Jones ,  Thomas E. Speer

Inventor： Richard D. Jones ,  Thomas E. Speer

IPC: G05D108

CPC classification number: G05B13/04

Abstract: A method and computer program product are provided for estimating the states of a dynamic system based upon a combination of first and second feedback signals. The first feedback signal is based upon anticipated state changes and is typically represented by a state propagation model. The second feedback signal is based upon the difference between the anticipated and actual measurements of the sensors. This difference may be weighted based upon a predetermined criteria, such as the credibility of the actual measurements and/or the degree to which outlying sensor measurements are to be discounted. The weighted difference is converted into a corresponding change in the state estimates. At least one feedback signal may then be modified to define its relative contribution to the state estimates. The first and second feedback signals are thereafter combined to produce the state estimates, subject generally to limitations upon the permissible changes in the state estimates.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和计算机程序产品，用于基于第一和第二反馈信号的组合来估计动态系统的状态。 第一反馈信号基于预期的状态变化，并且通常由状态传播模型表示。 第二反馈信号基于传感器的预期和实际测量值之间的差异。 可以基于诸如实际测量的可信度和/或外部传感器测量值要折扣的程度的预定标准来对该差异进行加权。 加权差异被转换为状态估计的相应变化。 然后可以修改至少一个反馈信号以定义其对状态估计的相对贡献。 然后，第一和第二反馈信号被组合以产生状态估计，一般受到对状态估计的容许变化的限制。

公开(公告)号：US07548800B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11270343

申请日：2005-11-09

Applicant: Richard D. Jones ,  Thomas E. Speer

Inventor： Richard D. Jones ,  Thomas E. Speer

IPC: G01C23/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0066

Abstract: Methods and computer program products are provided for controlling a plurality of control effectors of an aerodynamic vehicle based upon the mode shape direction of one or more structural modes excited by actuation of the control effectors. For example, control of the actuation of the control effectors may be provided to emphasize actuation of those control effectors that affect a structural mode having a mode shape direction that is substantially orthogonal to the mode shape of the structural mode. By affecting a structural mode in such a manner that the mode shape direction is substantially orthogonal to the mode shape of the structural mode, control structure interaction (CSI) is avoided without having to design a stiffer aerodynamic vehicle and without having to filter the sensor input and/or the actuator commands, unless it is otherwise desirable to do so.

Abstract translation: 提供方法和计算机程序产品，用于基于通过控制效应器的致动激发的一个或多个结构模式的模式形状方向来控制空气动力学车辆的多个控制效应器。 例如，可以提供对控制效果器的致动的控制，以强调影响具有与结构模式的模式形状基本正交的模式形状方向的结构模式的那些控制效果器的致动。 通过以模式形状方向基本上与结构模式的模式形状正交的方式影响结构模式，避免了控制结构相互作用（CSI），而不必设计更坚固的空气动力学车辆，而不必过滤传感器输入 和/或致动器命令，除非另有需要这样做。

公开(公告)号：US07357352B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US11270342

申请日：2005-11-09

Applicant: Thomas E. Speer ,  Richard D. Jones

Inventor： Thomas E. Speer ,  Richard D. Jones

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64D5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/028 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D5/00

Abstract: An air vehicle assembly and a corresponding method for launching an air vehicle assembly are provided, along with corresponding control systems and methods. The air vehicle assembly may include a plurality of air vehicles releasably joined to one another during a portion of the flight, such as during take-off and landing. By being releasably joined to one another, such as during take-off and landing, the air vehicles can rely upon and assist one another during the vertical take-off and landing while being designed to have a greater range and higher endurance following the transition to forward flight, either while remaining coupled to or following separation from the other air vehicles. By taking into account the states of the other air vehicles, the control system and method also permit the air vehicles of an air vehicle assembly to collaborate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于发射空中车辆组件的机动车组件和相应的方法，以及相应的控制系统和方法。 空中车辆组件可以包括在飞行的一部分期间例如在起飞和着陆期间可释放地彼此连接的多个空中飞行器。 通过可释放地彼此接合，例如在起飞和着陆期间，空中车辆可以在垂直起飞和着陆期间依靠和协助彼此，同时被设计成在过渡到 同时保持与其他空中客车分离的距离或距离。 通过考虑其他机动车辆的状态，控制系统和方法还允许机动车组件的空中车辆协作。

公开(公告)号：US20170039849A9

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US14480912

申请日：2014-09-09

Applicant: Richard D. Jones

Inventor： Richard D. Jones

IPC: G08G1/095

CPC classification number: G08G1/095 ,  E01F9/00 ,  E01F9/20 ,  E01F9/615 ,  E01F9/617 ,  E01F9/658 ,  F21S9/035 ,  F21W2111/02 ,  G08G1/0955

Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 闪烁信标可以包括信号单元，与信号单元相关联的控制单元，太阳能电池板或收集器，以及可以安装或以其他方式定位在道路标志的柱上的启动装置。 与信号单元相关联的光单元可以被编程为以独特的假发摇摆图案闪光和断开。 此外，灯条也可以与信标一起使用，以在激活信标之后不久产生强烈的光线，作为抓住车辆操作者的注意的附加手段。

公开(公告)号：US08762584B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13366918

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: Michael L. Buck ,  Richard D. Jones

Inventor： Michael L. Buck ,  Richard D. Jones

IPC: G06F13/14 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L41/0806 ,  G06F8/61 ,  G06F9/44505 ,  G06F2213/0038

Abstract: The system and method described herein may activate an automatic provisioning system within customer premise equipment via a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other residential hub or gateway interface and access a remote directory service to locate appropriate addressing and other information to initialize the customer premise equipment. The gateway interface may automatically update a configuration, heal bugs, and perform other maintenance and tasks to manage the customer premise equipment. Multiple gateway interfaces or products or services associated therewith may be configured at one premise and version control may be maintained to ensure compatibility.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的系统和方法可以经由数字用户线，电缆调制解调器或其他住宅集线器或网关接口来激活客户驻地设备内的自动供应系统，并访问远程目录服务以定位适当的寻址和其他信息以初始化客户端 设备。 网关界面可以自动更新配置，修复错误，并执行其他维护和任务来管理客户端设备。 可以在一个前提下配置与其相关联的多个网关接口或产品或服务，并且可以维护版本控制以确保兼容性。

公开(公告)号：US08081087B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12303802

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Richard D. Jones

Inventor： Richard D. Jones

IPC: G08G1/07 ,  G08G1/095 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G08B5/22 ,  B61L1/02 ,  B61L29/24

CPC classification number: G09F13/04 ,  E01F9/617 ,  G08G1/095

Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 闪烁信标可以包括信号单元，与信号单元相关联的控制单元，太阳能电池板或收集器，以及可以安装或以其他方式定位在道路标志的柱上的启动装置。 与信号单元相关联的光单元可以被编程为以独特的假发摇摆图案闪光和断开。 此外，灯条也可以与信标一起使用，以在激活信标之后不久产生强烈的光线，作为抓住车辆操作者的注意的附加手段。

公开(公告)号：US20090103091A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US12122175

申请日：2008-05-16

Applicant: Richard D. Jones ,  Darryl J. Bornhop

Inventor： Richard D. Jones ,  Darryl J. Bornhop

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N33/48

CPC classification number: G01N21/45 ,  G01N2021/4709 ,  G01N2201/06113

Abstract: Disclosed are improved optical detection systems and methods comprising interferometric detection systems, methods for determining a characteristic property of a fluid, methods for calculating a shift between at least two signals, computer program products encoded in a computer readable medium, and computational systems. Also disclosed are label-free, free-solution, and/or real-time measurements of characteristic properties and/or chemical events using the disclosed techniques. Also disclosed are various biosensor applications of the disclosed techniques. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括干涉测量系统的改进的光学检测系统和方法，用于确定流体的特性的方法，用于计算至少两个信号之间的偏移的方法，在计算机可读介质中编码的计算机程序产品和计算系统。 还公开了使用所公开的技术的特征性质和/或化学事件的无标签，自由解决和/或实时测量。 还公开了所公开技术的各种生物传感器应用。 该摘要旨在作为用于在特定技术中进行搜索的扫描工具，而不意在限制本发明。

公开(公告)号：US4909041A

公开(公告)日：1990-03-20

申请号：US303141

申请日：1989-01-30

Applicant: Richard D. Jones

Inventor： Richard D. Jones

IPC: F24D11/02 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F25B13/00 ,  F25B29/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F25B29/003 ,  F24D11/0214 ,  F24F11/0009 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  F24F11/0012 ,  F24F2011/0073 ,  F24F2221/183 ,  F25B13/00 ,  Y02B30/126

Abstract: A residential HVAC system includes a heat pump having a compressor arranged to heat a domestic hot water vessel and to heat or cool a storage vessel which is connected to a heat exchanger within the residence. Temperature sensors are provided at critical locations throughout the system and current and voltage sensors are coupled to the power lines feeding the residence. A microprocessor controls the operation of the compressor and other components of the heat pump system in response to measured tempertures, in response to the level of energy supplied to the residence and in response to the existence of on- or off-peak time intervals to operate the compressor and/or resistive heating elements to condition the hot water and storage vessels for subsequent use and to control an interior fan to condition the space. Operation of the compressor is controlled during on-peak intervals as a function of the resident's life style as reflected in power usage and requested comfort level.

Abstract translation: 住宅HVAC系统包括具有压缩机的热泵，所述压缩机布置成加热家用热水容器并加热或冷却连接到住宅内的热交换器的存储容器。 在整个系统的关键位置提供温度传感器，电流和电压传感器耦合到馈送住宅的电力线。 微处理器响应于供应给住宅的能量的水平并且响应于存在操作的高峰时间或非高峰时间间隔而响应于测量的温度来控制压缩机和热泵系统的其它部件的操作 压缩机和/或电阻加热元件，以调节热水和储存容器以供后续使用，并控制内部风扇以调节空间。 作为居民生活方式的功能，压缩机的运行在峰值间隔期间被控制，反映在用电量和要求的舒适度水平上。

公开(公告)号：US4547761A

公开(公告)日：1985-10-15

申请号：US559731

申请日：1983-12-09

Applicant: Richard D. Jones

Inventor： Richard D. Jones

IPC: G08B5/36 ,  G08B5/38

CPC classification number: G08B7/064

Abstract: A distress light and signal system including a light adapted to be anchored in the ground in proximity to a road passing by a house. The light includes a switch for selectively actuating the light in an emergency from within the house and is powered by a solar collector and a rechargeable battery. Information is retained at a location remote from the house including directions for use by a person responding to the emergency. The system includes immediate retrieval of the information upon notification of the existence of an emergency at the house. With these features, a person responding to an emergency may reach the house rapidly by visually locating the light upon reaching the vicinity of the house.

Abstract translation: 遇险灯和信号系统，包括适合在靠近通过房屋的道路上的地面上锚定的光。 灯包括用于在房屋内的紧急情况下选择性地致动光的开关，并且由太阳能收集器和可充电电池供电。 信息保留在远离房屋的位置，包括由应急人员使用的指示。 该系统包括在房屋存在紧急情况时立即检索信息。 通过这些功能，响应紧急情况的人员可以通过在到达房屋附近的视觉位置来快速到达房屋。