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1. 发明申请

US20140063235A1 DISTANCE INFORMATION ESTIMATING APPARATUS 有权
标题翻译：距离信息估计装置
公开(公告)号：US20140063235A1
公开(公告)日：2014-03-06
申请号：US13973321
申请日：2013-08-22
申请人： CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
发明人： Kaori Taya
IPC分类号： G01D5/39
CPC分类号： G01D5/39 , G01B11/245 , G06T7/55 , G06T2207/10016 , G06T2207/20016 , G06T2207/20221
摘要： To provide a method which can estimate a distance of a flat part while keeping a precision for estimating a distance in detail. Distance information is estimated by estimating each piece of distance information of an image represented by image data, and distance information represented by resolution-converted image data, and combining the distance information of the image and the distance information of the resolution-converted image.
摘要翻译：提供一种可以在保持精确估计距离的同时估计平坦部分的距离的方法。通过估计由图像数据表示的图像的每条距离信息和由分辨率转换的图像数据表示的距离信息，并组合图像的距离信息和分辨率转换图像的距离信息来估计距离信息。

2. 发明授权

US08594368B1 Sense/control devices, configuration tools and methods for such devices, and systems including such devices 有权
标题翻译：感测/控制设备，用于这种设备的配置工具和方法以及包括这种设备的系统
公开(公告)号：US08594368B1
公开(公告)日：2013-11-26
申请号：US13425257
申请日：2012-03-20
申请人： Harry Sim , Steve Y. Kim , Marcus Kramer
发明人： Harry Sim , Steve Y. Kim , Marcus Kramer
IPC分类号： G06K9/00
CPC分类号： G01D4/008 , G01D5/39 , Y04S20/46
摘要： A configuration tool including a memory to store instructions, communication circuitry, and a processor coupled to the memory and the communication circuitry. The processor is configured to execute instructions to communicate with a device attached to monitor or control a piece of equipment using the communication circuitry. The processor receives data about a state of the piece of equipment from the device, and transmits configuration data to the device. The configuration data is configured to control how additional data about the state of the piece of equipment is to be acquired.
摘要翻译：一种配置工具，包括存储器，用于存储指令，通信电路和耦合到存储器和通信电路的处理器。处理器被配置为执行指令以与附接的设备进行通信，以使用通信电路监视或控制一件设备。处理器从设备接收关于设备状态的数据，并将配置数据发送到设备。配置数据被配置为控制如何获取关于该设备的状态的附加数据。

3. 发明授权

US08172147B2 Method and system for the estimating the energy consumption of commercially available electrical devices 失效
标题翻译：用于估计市售电气设备的能量消耗的方法和系统
公开(公告)号：US08172147B2
公开(公告)日：2012-05-08
申请号：US13024784
申请日：2011-02-10
申请人： Christian Smith
发明人： Christian Smith
IPC分类号： G06K7/14 , G06K7/10 , G06K15/00 , G06K5/04 , G06F7/00 , G06Q20/00 , G01R21/133 , G01R21/00
CPC分类号： G01D5/39 , G01D4/00 , G01D4/006 , G01R21/133 , G06Q50/06 , H02J13/00 , Y02B70/3266 , Y02B90/243 , Y04S20/242 , Y04S20/325
摘要： Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system for estimating electrical power usage of commercially available devices utilizing a portable computing device equipped with a digital camera. In some embodiments, initial input to the system is accomplished by taking a digital photograph of an electrical device surface in order to capture text or other marks such as barcodes from which power usage of the device can be determined. In some embodiments OCR (optical character recognition) is used to retrieve text from the digital photograph. If successfully extracted from the captured text, power parameters such as voltage, amperes and watts are provided to the system user on the display of the mobile device. At this point an estimate of electrical device usage during a particular time period, such as a week, can be input into the system. The system will then calculate power usage over the specified time period for the electrical device and show the result on the system display.
摘要翻译：本发明的一些实施例提供了一种利用装备有数字照相机的便携式计算装置来估计市售设备的电力使用的系统。在一些实施例中，通过拍摄电气设备表面的数字照片来实现对系统的初始输入，以便捕获文本或其他标记，例如能够确定设备的功率使用的条形码。在一些实施例中，OCR（光学字符识别）用于从数字照片检索文本。如果从捕获的文本中成功提取，则在移动设备的显示器上向系统用户提供功率参数，例如电压，安培和瓦特。此时，可以在系统中输入在特定时间段（例如一周）期间的电气设备使用的估计。然后，系统将计算电气设备在指定时间段内的使用电量，并在系统显示屏上显示结果。

4. 发明授权

US08144027B2 Remote meter reader using a network sensor system and protocol 有权
标题翻译：远程仪表读取器采用网络传感器系统和协议
公开(公告)号：US08144027B2
公开(公告)日：2012-03-27
申请号：US11457098
申请日：2006-07-12
申请人： Bar-Giora Goldberg , Gioia Messinger
发明人： Bar-Giora Goldberg , Gioia Messinger
IPC分类号： G08B23/00
CPC分类号： H04Q9/00 , G01D4/002 , G01D4/008 , G01D5/39 , H04Q2209/25 , H04Q2209/40 , H04Q2209/50 , H04Q2209/60 , H04Q2209/883 , Y02B90/241 , Y02B90/246 , Y04S20/32 , Y04S20/42
摘要： A system and method is provided for automatically reading meters, such as utility meters. A camera unit is attached to or otherwise associated with an existing meter. From time to time, either automatically, or upon wireless command, the camera unit takes an image of the meter's readings, and communicates wirelessly the image or image data, to a local area receiver. The images can be transmitted immediately, or stored for later transmission, depending on the network protocol. The camera unit is battery powered, and operates communication protocols that enable extended operational life. These protocols allow for the camera's radio and processor to be turned on only when necessary, and then for only brief periods of time. At most times, the camera is in a power-conserving sleep mode. Multiple camera units may be arranged to communicate meter image data to the local area receiver, either using asynchronous or synchronous processes. In this way, star, point-to-point, MESH and ring networking topologies are enabled. The meter image data is communicated from the receiver to a central office using a wide area connection, where the image data is used for determining the meter reading. In one example, the image may be included with a utility bill as confirmed evidence of the current meter reading.
摘要翻译：提供了一种用于自动读取仪表的系统和方法，例如电表。相机单元连接到或与现有仪表相关联。无论是自动地还是通过无线命令，相机单元不时地拍摄仪表读数的图像，并将图像或图像数据无线通信到局域接收器。根据网络协议，图像可以立即传输，或存储以备以后传输。相机单元是电池供电的，并且可以实现延长使用寿命的通信协议。这些协议允许相机的收音机和处理器只在必要时打开，然后仅短暂的时间。大多数情况下，相机处于省电睡眠模式。多个摄像机单元可以被布置成使用异步或同步过程将仪表图像数据传送到局域接收器。通过这种方式，可以启用星型，点对点，MESH和环形网络拓扑。使用广域连接将仪表图像数据从接收器传送到中心局，其中图像数据用于确定仪表读数。在一个示例中，图像可以包括在公用事业账单中，作为当前抄表的确认证据。

5. 发明申请

US20110166839A1 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE ESTIMATING THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICES 失效
标题翻译：估计商用电气设备能源消耗的方法和系统
公开(公告)号：US20110166839A1
公开(公告)日：2011-07-07
申请号：US13024784
申请日：2011-02-10
申请人： Christian Smith
发明人： Christian Smith
IPC分类号： G06F17/10
CPC分类号： G01D5/39 , G01D4/00 , G01D4/006 , G01R21/133 , G06Q50/06 , H02J13/00 , Y02B70/3266 , Y02B90/243 , Y04S20/242 , Y04S20/325
摘要： Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system for estimating electrical power usage of commercially available devices utilizing a portable computing device equipped with a digital camera. In some embodiments, initial input to the system is accomplished by taking a digital photograph of an electrical device surface. The goal is to capture text or other marks such as barcodes, provided by the device manufacturer, from which power usage of the device can be determined. Next, OCR (optical character recognition) is used to retrieve text from the digital photograph. If the power usage of the device can be determined from the captured text, power parameters such as voltage, amperes and watts are provided to the system user on the display of the mobile device. In the event that text capture is unsuccessful, power parameters can be entered into the system by means of an input device such as a keyboard or touchscreen. At this point an estimate of electrical device usage during a particular time period, such as a week, can be input into the system. The system will then calculate power usage over a specific time period (e.g., one month) for the electrical device and show the result on the system display.
摘要翻译：本发明的一些实施例提供了一种利用装备有数字照相机的便携式计算装置来估计市售设备的电力使用的系统。在一些实施例中，通过拍摄电子设备表面的数字照片来实现对系统的初始输入。目标是捕获由设备制造商提供的文本或其他标记，如条形码，可以从中确定设备的功率使用。接下来，OCR（光学字符识别）用于从数字照片中检索文本。如果可以从捕获的文本确定设备的功率使用，则在移动设备的显示器上向系统用户提供功率参数，例如电压，安培和瓦特。在文本捕获不成功的情况下，可以通过输入设备（如键盘或触摸屏）将功率参数输入系统。此时，可以在系统中输入在特定时间段（例如一周）期间的电气设备使用的估计。然后，系统将计算电气设备的特定时间段（例如一个月）的功率使用情况，并在系统显示屏上显示结果。

6. 发明授权

US07768424B2 Smart meter reader 有权
标题翻译：智能电表读卡器
公开(公告)号：US07768424B2
公开(公告)日：2010-08-03
申请号：US11773429
申请日：2007-07-04
申请人： Ian Phillip Harvey , Neil Furmidge , Richard Hall , Tim Baker
发明人： Ian Phillip Harvey , Neil Furmidge , Richard Hall , Tim Baker
IPC分类号： G08C19/20
CPC分类号： G01F15/063 , G01D4/006 , G01D5/39 , G06Q50/06 , Y02B90/243 , Y04S20/325
摘要： The reader (1) for a utility meter is disclosed. The reader (1) is capable of receiving data, in a variety of different protocols, by either inductive coupling or by radio frequency transmission. The reader (1) is a hand-held device which comprises an inductive read nozzle (2), a RF module, a display (4), a keypad (5) a trigger switch (6), a handle (7) a communication port (8), a battery charging interface (9), a memory and a microprocessor. The reader (1) is capable of storing utility usage data in memory and/or downloading utility usage data to a computer through the communication port (8).
摘要翻译：公开了一种用于公用电表的读取器（1）。读取器（1）能够通过电感耦合或通过射频传输在各种不同的协议中接收数据。读取器（1）是手持式装置，其包括感应式读取喷嘴（2），RF模块，显示器（4），键盘（5），触发开关（6），手柄（7）端口（8），电池充电接口（9），存储器和微处理器。读写器（1）能够通过通信端口（8）将实用程序使用数据存储在存储器中和/或将实用程序使用数据下载到计算机。

7. 发明申请

US20040032504A1 Method and apparatus for obtaining information from a utility meter 失效
标题翻译：从公用事业仪表获取信息的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20040032504A1
公开(公告)日：2004-02-19
申请号：US10398204
申请日：2003-07-23
发明人： Qing Shan , David Paul Ullathorne , Stephen William Flowers
IPC分类号： H04N005/225
CPC分类号： G01D4/006 , G01D5/39 , Y02B90/243 , Y04S20/325
摘要： A method and apparatus for obtaining information from a utility meter. A digital camera is used to take a digital image of information displayed on the utility meter. The digital image is passed to a computer that is arranged to extract information displayed on the utility meter from the image. The information may be used for a variety of purposes such as updating databases with details of utility meters and for billing purposes.
摘要翻译：一种用于从公用事业仪表获取信息的方法和装置。数码相机用于拍摄公用仪表上显示的信息的数字图像。将数字图像传送到计算机，该计算机被布置成从图像中提取显示在效用仪表上的信息。该信息可以用于各种目的，例如更新数据库，具有电力计量表的细节和用于计费的目的。

8. 发明授权

US06621943B1 System and method for converting analog data to digital data 失效
标题翻译：将模拟数据转换为数字数据的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US06621943B1
公开(公告)日：2003-09-16
申请号：US09590714
申请日：2000-06-08
申请人： Woo Sik Yoo , Kitaek Kang , Taro Yamazaki
发明人： Woo Sik Yoo , Kitaek Kang , Taro Yamazaki
IPC分类号： G06K920
CPC分类号： G01D5/39
摘要： An improved system and method for obtaining data related to the operation of a processing system which converts from analog measurement data, usually obtained from meters and gages, to digital data. Visual images of various types of measuring instruments are collected and used for measuring a process functionality. An image sensor provides an image of a first feature of the measuring instrument. The image data is processed by an image processor, which is operable to detect a first feature and determine its position relative to a second feature of the measuring instrument. The difference in the relative positions (measured distance) can then be compared to a predetermined or expected value. If the measured and expected values are not substantially the same, a signal can be generated which instructs a controller to adjust the process functionality until the measured value reaches the expected value.
摘要翻译：一种改进的系统和方法，用于获得与通常从米和量规获得的模拟测量数据转换为数字数据的处理系统的操作相关的数据。收集各种类型的测量仪器的视觉图像并用于测量过程功能。图像传感器提供测量仪器的第一特征的图像。图像数据由图像处理器处理，图像处理器可操作以检测第一特征并确定其相对于测量仪器的第二特征的位置。然后可以将相对位置（测量距离）的差异与预定值或预期值进行比较。如果测量值和期望值基本上不相同，则可以产生指示控制器调整过程功能直到测量值达到预期值的信号。

9. 发明申请

US20010055425A1 Method and apparatus for monitoring an analog meter 失效
标题翻译：用于监控模拟仪表的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20010055425A1
公开(公告)日：2001-12-27
申请号：US09773247
申请日：2001-02-01
发明人： Ming-Yee Chiu
IPC分类号： G06K009/48
CPC分类号： G06K9/4633 , G01D5/39 , G06K2209/03 , G06T7/73
摘要： A method and apparatus for remote monitoring of an analog meter is set out which employs a Hough Transform on the edge points of the meter scale to obtain the center of the scale. The graduation marks and the needle are detected from the intensity profile along various radii. Thereby, the meter reading can be flexibly adopted to different meter scales during an easy training process. The method can be modified for oblique reading of the scale.
摘要翻译：提出了一种用于远程监控模拟仪表的方法和装置，其在仪表的边缘点上采用霍夫变换来获得刻度的中心。从各个半径的强度分布中检测刻度和针。因此，在简单的训练过程中，抄表能灵活地应用于不同的电表。该方法可以修改为刻度的倾斜读数。

10. 发明授权

US5265522A Apparatus for signalling the operating condition of a cooking vessel 失效
标题翻译：用于发信号通知烹饪容器的操作状态的装置
公开(公告)号：US5265522A
公开(公告)日：1993-11-30
申请号：US423036
申请日：1989-10-18
申请人： Horst Schultz
发明人： Horst Schultz
IPC分类号： G01L19/08 , A47J27/212 , A47J27/62 , A47J45/06 , C12M1/00 , G01D3/10 , G01D5/39 , G01D13/26 , G01K1/02 , G01K5/72 , G01L19/12 , A47J27/00
CPC分类号： A47J45/068 , A47J27/212 , A47J27/62 , G01D13/26 , G01D5/39
摘要： An apparatus for signalling an operating condition of a cooking vessel is provided to signal a user of the cooking vessel when a preset condition is reached in the cooking vessel, e.g. temperature or pressure. Cooking vessels are frequently provided with an operating condition display device, such as a thermometer or a pressure gauge, which have a measurement scale and an indicator element moving relative to the measurement scale to indicate the internal condition of the cooking vessel. The apparatus of the present invention provides a housing having therein a detector for detecting a change in the reflected surface light from the operating condition display device caused by the presence of the indicator element of the display device. When the detector detects the change in the reflected light due to the presence of the indicator element, a signalling device, such as an acoustical or optical signalling device, is activated to signal the user of the cooking vessel. The apparatus can be set along the measurement scale at a desired operating condition, such as a specific temperature or pressure, so that the user is warned when the cooking vessel reaches this condition.
摘要翻译：提供用于发信号通知烹饪容器的操作状态的装置，用于在烹饪容器中达到预设条件时向烹饪容器的用户发信号。温度或压力。烹饪容器经常设置有诸如温度计或压力计的操作状态显示装置，其具有测量标尺和相对于测量标尺移动的指示元件，以指示烹饪容器的内部状态。本发明的装置提供了一种壳体，其中具有检测器，用于检测由显示装置的指示元件的存在引起的来自操作状态显示装置的反射面光的变化。当检测器检测到由于指示元件的存在而引起的反射光的变化时，启动信号装置，例如声学或光信号装置，以向烹饪容器的用户发信号。该设备可以在所需的操作条件（例如特定温度或压力）下沿测量刻度设置，以便当烹饪容器到达该状态时警告用户。

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