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公开(公告)号:US20170154414A1
公开(公告)日:2017-06-01
申请号:US15431732
申请日:2017-02-13
发明人: Zahid F. Mian , Ryk E. Spoor , Ronald W. Gamache
CPC分类号: G06T7/001 , B61K9/12 , G01B11/25 , G01B11/2545 , G01M17/10 , G06T7/60 , G06T7/70 , G06T2207/30244 , H04N5/247 , H04N7/18
摘要: A solution including a noncontact electronic measurement device is provided. The measurement device includes one or more imaging devices configured to acquire image data of a surface of an object located in a measurement region relative to the measurement device and one or more projected pattern generators configured to generate divergent pattern(s) of structured light, which impact the surface of the object within a field of view of the imaging device when the object is located in the measurement region. Using image data acquired by the imaging device(s), a computer system can measure a set of attributes of the surface of the object and/or automatically determine whether the measurement device is within the measurement region. An embodiment is configured to be held by a human user during operation.
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公开(公告)号:US20160207552A1
公开(公告)日:2016-07-21
申请号:US14996443
申请日:2016-01-15
发明人: Zahid F. Mian , Ronald W. Gamache , Peter Hayes
CPC分类号: B61L27/0094 , B61L15/0072 , B61L15/0081 , B61L27/0077 , G01H1/00
摘要: A solution for evaluating a vehicle, such as a railroad vehicle, is provided. Vibration data relating to the railroad vehicle can be acquired by vibration sensing devices located adjacent to a rail. Enhanced signal data can be generated from the vibration data acquired by the vibration sensing devices. The enhanced signal data can be evaluated for any anomalous features, such as vibration peaks. When multiple anomalous features are present, these features can be further evaluated to determine whether they indicate a presence of a defect on the railroad vehicle that is producing a periodic signal.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于评估诸如铁路车辆的车辆的解决方案。 与铁路车辆相关的振动数据可以通过位于轨道附近的振动感测装置获取。 增强的信号数据可以由振动检测装置获得的振动数据产生。 可以对任何异常特征(如振动峰值)评估增强的信号数据。 当存在多个异常特征时,可以进一步评估这些特征以确定它们是否表示在产生周期信号的铁路车辆上存在缺陷。
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公开(公告)号:US20150321350A1
公开(公告)日:2015-11-12
申请号:US14805080
申请日:2015-07-21
发明人: Zahid F. Mian
IPC分类号: B25J9/16
CPC分类号: B25J9/16 , B25J9/161 , B25J9/1689 , G05B2219/39212 , G05B2219/40153 , G05B2219/40164 , G05B2219/40399
摘要: A solution for performing a set of tasks using one or more robotic devices is provided. The robotic device can be configured to perform each task using one or more effector devices, one or more sensor devices, and a hybrid control architecture including a plurality of dynamically changeable levels of autonomy. The levels of autonomy can include: full autonomy of the robotic device, teleoperation of the robotic device by a human user, and at least one level of shared control between the computer system and the human user.
摘要翻译: 提供了使用一个或多个机器人设备执行一组任务的解决方案。 机器人设备可以被配置为使用一个或多个效应器设备,一个或多个传感器设备以及包括多个动态可变的自主级别的混合控制架构来执行每个任务。 自主级别可以包括:机器人设备的完全自主性,人类用户对机器人设备的远程操作,以及计算机系统和人类用户之间的至少一个共享控制级别。
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公开(公告)号:US20130221680A1
公开(公告)日:2013-08-29
申请号:US13773571
申请日:2013-02-21
申请人: Zahid F. Mian , Ronald W. Gamache , Ryk E. Spoor
发明人: Zahid F. Mian , Ronald W. Gamache , Ryk E. Spoor
CPC分类号: H02K57/003 , H01L2924/0002 , H02K7/1846 , H02K7/1853 , H02K35/02 , H02K35/04 , H01L2924/00
摘要: A solution for harvesting energy from motion resulting from operation of an object, such as a vehicle, is provided. The motion can comprise low-frequency motion. The solution can include at least one magnet, at least one coil, a magnet supporting structure, a coil supporting structure, and a design component which provides a restoring force to at least one of: the magnet supporting structure or the coil supporting structure so as to ensure relative motion between the magnet(s) and coil(s). The relative motion of the magnet(s) and coil(s) generate energy which can be harvested for wireless monitoring or other purposes.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于从诸如车辆等物体的操作产生的运动中获取能量的解决方案。 该运动可以包括低频运动。 该解决方案可以包括至少一个磁体,至少一个线圈,磁体支撑结构,线圈支撑结构和设计部件,其向以下至少一个提供恢复力:磁体支撑结构或线圈支撑结构,以便 以确保磁体和线圈之间的相对运动。 磁体和线圈的相对运动产生能够收获用于无线监测或其它目的的能量。
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公开(公告)号:US07899207B2
公开(公告)日:2011-03-01
申请号:US12577701
申请日:2009-10-12
申请人: Zahid F. Mian , William G. vonAchen
发明人: Zahid F. Mian , William G. vonAchen
IPC分类号: G06K9/00
CPC分类号: G01N21/538 , G06T7/00
摘要: The invention provides an image-based visibility measurement solution in which an image is used to calculate a visibility (visual range). In one embodiment, a lighting condition for the image is determined and the visibility calculation is adjusted based on the lighting condition. Further, the invention can obtain image data for a set of portions of the image and estimate a visual range based on each portion. The estimated visual ranges can be combined to calculate the visibility for the image. Still further, multiple metrics can be calculated, each of which is used to estimate a visual range. Subsequently, the visual ranges can be used to calculate the visibility for the image. Even further, configuration data that is based on a set of training images can be used to calculate the visibility for a new image. To this extent, the invention can incorporate the lighting condition, portions of the image having differing features, multiple metrics, and/or feedback through training images to accurately measure visibility based on an image.
摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种基于图像的可见度测量解决方案,其中使用图像来计算可见度(视觉范围)。 在一个实施例中,确定图像的照明条件,并且基于照明条件来调整可视性计算。 此外,本发明可以获得图像的一部分的图像数据,并且基于每个部分估计视觉范围。 可以组合估计的视觉范围来计算图像的可视性。 此外,可以计算多个度量,每个度量用于估计视觉范围。 随后,可以使用视觉范围来计算图像的可视性。 更进一步地,可以使用基于一组训练图像的配置数据来计算新图像的可视性。 在这个程度上,本发明可以通过训练图像结合照明条件,图像的具有不同特征的部分,多个度量和/或反馈,以基于图像精确地测量可视性。
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公开(公告)号:US07701591B2
公开(公告)日:2010-04-20
申请号:US12430460
申请日:2009-04-27
IPC分类号: G01B11/24
摘要: The invention provides a handheld electronic gauge that is configured to obtain measurement data for an object, such as a wheel, rail, axle, or the like. The gauge includes one or more position sensors that automatically determine when the gauge is in a measurement position. The invention also provides a handheld computing device that can automatically determine when a gauge is in the measurement position and automatically obtain measurement data using the gauge. As a result, the invention provides a solution for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel, that is portable and capable of repeatedly providing various desired measurements, irrespective of the operator.
摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种手持电子计量器,其被配置为获得诸如车轮,轨道,车轴等的物体的测量数据。 仪表包括一个或多个位置传感器,可自动确定仪表何时处于测量位置。 本发明还提供了一种手持式计算装置,其可以自动确定计量器在测量位置的何时,并使用量规自动获得测量数据。 结果,本发明提供了一种用于测量诸如铁路车轮的物体的解决方案,其是便携式的并且能够重复地提供各种期望的测量,而与操作者无关。
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公开(公告)号:US10970851B2
公开(公告)日:2021-04-06
申请号:US16272277
申请日:2019-02-11
发明人: Zahid F. Mian , Ronald W. Gamache , Ryk E. Spoor
IPC分类号: G06T7/246 , G08G1/017 , G08G1/16 , G08G1/005 , G08G1/04 , B61L23/04 , G06K9/00 , G06K9/62 , G06T7/254 , G06T7/194 , G06T7/20 , G06T7/215 , G08B13/14 , B61L29/30
摘要: An assembly for monitoring an area is provided. The assembly can include two or more cameras sensitive to radiation of distinct wavelength ranges. The fields of view of the cameras can be substantially co-registered at the area to be monitored. The assembly can include a computer system which can process the image data to monitor the area. The computer system can be configured to identify relevant objects present in the area, update tracking information for the relevant objects, and evaluate whether an alert condition is present using the tracking information.
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公开(公告)号:US10906571B2
公开(公告)日:2021-02-02
申请号:US15412722
申请日:2017-01-23
发明人: Zahid F. Mian
摘要: A solution for monitoring a railway vehicle is provided. A vehicle node and one or more sensor nodes are deployed on the railway vehicle. Each sensor node is configured to acquire data and communicate with the vehicle node only when certain conditions are met. The sensor node(s) and vehicle node can evaluate operating conditions to determine whether an alert should be sent to initiate action. In an illustrative application, the alert can correspond to excessive hunting by a wheelset of the rail vehicle which is posing a danger for derailment.
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公开(公告)号:US20190037023A1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-31
申请号:US16149966
申请日:2018-10-02
发明人: Zahid F. Mian , Bruce P. McKenney , Robert W. Foss
摘要: A solution for managing vehicles both individually and as a group of associated vehicles is provided. A vehicle node can be located on each vehicle in the group and obtain and process data from a plurality of sensors also located on the vehicle. The vehicle node can be configured to communicate, either directly or indirectly, with a group system assigned to the group using a wireless communications solution. The group system can acquire monitoring data for all of the group of associated vehicles, which can be used to manage the group of associated vehicles and/or one or more individual vehicles in the group. The group system can be located on a vehicle traveling as part of the group of associated vehicles or at a fixed location.
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公开(公告)号:US09714043B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-25
申请号:US14996443
申请日:2016-01-15
发明人: Zahid F. Mian , Ronald W. Gamache , Peter Hayes
CPC分类号: B61L27/0094 , B61L15/0072 , B61L15/0081 , B61L27/0077 , G01H1/00
摘要: A solution for evaluating a vehicle, such as a railroad vehicle, is provided. Vibration data relating to the railroad vehicle can be acquired by vibration sensing devices located adjacent to a rail. Enhanced signal data can be generated from the vibration data acquired by the vibration sensing devices. The enhanced signal data can be evaluated for any anomalous features, such as vibration peaks. When multiple anomalous features are present, these features can be further evaluated to determine whether they indicate a presence of a defect on the railroad vehicle that is producing a periodic signal.
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