A system is provided for tracking processing of one or more articles by multiple processing heads of a machine. The system comprises: the one or more articles, wherein each article includes one or more article sensors configured to generate article sensor data indicating processing of that article by the machine; a position sensor system configured to generate position sensor data indicating position of the multiple processing heads at a position capture time; and a processor configured to: receive the article sensor data; determine a process time for each article based on the received article sensor data; receive the position sensor data; determine processing head that processed each article based on the process time, the position of the multiple processing heads at the position capture time, and a relationship between the process time and the position capture time; and generate a process tracking output indicating processing head that processed each article.
Systems and methods for monitoring a plurality of assets using a plurality of location tags are provided. The plurality of assets includes a conveyor system and at least one other asset. At least a subset of the location tags is positioned at a fixed position along the conveyor system, and at least one location tag is positioned at the at least one other asset. Each location tag includes at least one environmental sensor and a communication interface. The communication interface is configured to transmit a sensor signal to a network system and at least one information signal to a mobile receiver. The mobile receiver moves with respect to the conveyor system such that the distance between the mobile receiver and the subset of the location tags continuously changes, and a position of the mobile receiver is determined based on a signal strength of the information signal.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
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IMPROVED SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AXIAL FORCES ACTING UPON A CONTAINER
Systems, devices and methods for detecting axial forces, including residual forces, resulting from applying a crimp cap to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a closing member, a capping section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing system. The closing member and the capping section can define a flange assembly to which a crimp cap can be attached. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the residual force measurement data in response to an axial force resulting at the flange assembly of the container or at the first end of the closing member. The residual force measurement data can be generated once the external force applied during the capping process has been removed.
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
Improved systems and methods for cutting a can are provided. The system includes a can cutting device having a main body, a can support assembly, and a cutter. The can support assembly has a can support rotatable about a can support longitudinal axis. The can is positionable in a mounted position that holds the can body in contact with the can support at least at a cutting location. When the can is positioned in the mounted position, the can is rotatable about a can axis of rotation. When the cutting surface is in contact with the can body supported by the can support at the cutting location and the can is rotated about the can axis of rotation, the cutting surface cuts the portion of the can body at the cutting location.
B67B 7/46 - Cutting devices, i.e. devices including at least one cutting element having one or more cutting edges for piercing through the wall of a closed container, e.g. can openers
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IMPROVED SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AXIAL FORCES ACTING UPON A CONTAINER
Systems, devices and methods for detecting axial forces, including residual forces, resulting from applying a crimp cap to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a closing member, a capping section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing system. The closing member and the capping section can define a flange assembly to which a crimp cap can be attached. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the residual force measurement data in response to an axial force resulting at the flange assembly of the container or at the first end of the closing member. The residual force measurement data can be generated once the external force applied during the capping process has been removed.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A PLURALITY OF ASSETS
Systems and methods for monitoring a plurality of assets using a plurality of location tags are provided. The plurality of assets includes a conveyor system and at least one other asset. At least a subset of the location tags is positioned at a fixed position along the conveyor system, and at least one location tag is positioned at the at least one other asset. Each location tag includes at least one environmental sensor and a communication interface. The communication interface is configured to transmit a sensor signal to a network system and at least one information signal to a mobile receiver. The mobile receiver moves with respect to the conveyor system such that the distance between the mobile receiver and the subset of the location tags continuously changes, and a position of the mobile receiver is determined based on a signal strength of the information signal.
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
G01H 17/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
G01L 19/08 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
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Devices and methods for detecting axial forces applied to a container
Devices and methods for detecting axial forces applied to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a container section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing section. The device housing can extend between a first housing end and a second housing end along a longitudinal axis. The container section can be mounted to the housing proximate the first housing end. The container section can have an open first section end and a closed second section end spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and at least one sidewall extending therebetween. The container section can define a cavity bounded by the first section end, the second section end and the at least one sidewall. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the force measurement data in response to an axial force applied at the first section end.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
A can cutting device having a main body and a can support assembly coupled to the main body. The can support assembly having a shaft that extends along a longitudinal shaft axis, an eccentrically mounted mandrel that extends along a longitudinal mandrel axis parallel to the longitudinal shaft axis, and a cutter coupled to the main body having a cutting surface. The can is positionable in a mounted position such that the can is rotatable about a can axis of rotation, the cutting surface is positionable to contact the portion of the can body supported by the mandrel at the cutting location, and when the cutting surface is in contact with the portion of the can body supported by the mandrel at the cutting location and the can is rotated about the can axis of rotation, the cutting surface cuts the portion of the can body at the cutting location.
B26D 1/143 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a stationary axis
A can cutting device that has a main body and a can support assembly coupled to the main body. The can support assembly has a shaft that extends along a longitudinal shaft axis, an eccentrically mounted mandrel that extends along a longitudinal mandrel axis parallel to the longitudinal shaft axis, and a cutter coupled to the main body having a cutting surface. The can is positionable in a mounted position such that the can is rotatable about a can axis of rotation, the cutting surface is positional to contact the portion of the can body supported by the mandrel at the cutting location, and when the cutting surface is in contact with the portion of the can body supported by the mandrel at the cutting location and the can is rotated about the can axis of rotation, the cutter cuts the portion of the can body at the cutting location.
Devices and methods for detecting axial forces applied to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a container section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing section. The device housing can extend between a first housing end and a second housing end along a longitudinal axis. The container section can be mounted to the housing proximate the first housing end. The container section can have an open first section end and a closed second section end spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and at least one sidewall extending therebetween. The container section can define a cavity bounded by the first section end, the second section end and the at least one sidewall. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the force measurement data in response to an axial force applied at the first section end.
Devices and methods for detecting axial forces applied to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a container section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing section. The device housing can extend between a first housing end and a second housing end along a longitudinal axis. The container section can be mounted to the housing proximate the first housing end. The container section can have an open first section end and a closed second section end spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and at least one sidewall extending therebetween. The container section can define a cavity bounded by the first section end, the second section end and the at least one sidewall. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the force measurement data in response to an axial force applied at the first section end.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Packaging line fault detection system for identifying operating faults in a packaging line composed of downloadable software for monitoring faults in a packaging line, pressure and motion sensors and sensor location tracking tags, namely, wireless transmitters and receivers Providing technical information in the field of food and beverage processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing, namely, technical information about detecting operating faults in a manufacturing packaging line
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Packaging line fault detection system for identifying operating faults in a packaging line composed of software for monitoring faults in a packaging line, pressure and motion sensors and sensor location tracking tags, namely, wireless transmitters and receivers (1) Providing technical information in the field of food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing, namely, detecting operating faults in a packaging line and providing related diagnostic information
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Systems and methods for sensing impacts applied to an article during production
Systems and methods are provided for sensing impacts applied to an article during a production and transportation process. The systems and methods can include a plurality of impact sensors fixed to the article and a processor coupled to the plurality of impact sensors. Each impact sensor can be fixed to the article at a corresponding sensor location and the plurality of impact sensors can be configured to generate a plurality of impact measurements in response to an impact applied to the article. The processor can be configured to: receive the plurality of impact measurements from the plurality of impact sensors; determine, from the plurality of impact measurements, that an impact condition is satisfied; determine an impact location based on the plurality of impact measurements and the corresponding sensor locations; and determine an overall impact magnitude based on the impact location and the plurality of impact measurements.
Systems and methods are provided for sensing impacts applied to an article during a production and transportation process. The systems and methods can include a plurality of impact sensors fixed to the article and a processor coupled to the plurality of impact sensors. Each impact sensor can be fixed to the article at a corresponding sensor location and the plurality of impact sensors can be configured to generate a plurality of impact measurements in response to an impact applied to the article. The processor can be configured to: receive the plurality of impact measurements from the plurality of impact sensors; determine, from the plurality of impact measurements, that an impact condition is satisfied; determine an impact location based on the plurality of impact measurements and the corresponding sensor locations; and determine an overall impact magnitude based on the impact location and the plurality of impact measurements.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
G01L 5/16 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
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PACKAGING DEVICE FOR MEASURING MOTION IN MANUFACTURE
A system and method of measuring and analyzing an object within a rotating shell is provided. The system can include a receptacle defining an interior storage chamber; at least one sensor, the at least one sensor being contained within the interior storage chamber, the at least one sensor having a fixed spatial relationship to the receptacle; and at least one processor configured for processing the measurement data. The at least one sensor can include a gyroscope for measuring angular velocity of the receptacle over a duration of time and generating measurement data indicative of the angular velocity over the duration of time. In some embodiments, the method involves determining a position of the receptacle within the rotating shell. In some embodiments, the receptacle includes heat resistant material capable of shielding electronics contained within the interior storage chamber from temperatures that exceed a maximum temperature rating of the electronics.
A system and method of measuring and analyzing an object within a rotating shell is provided. The system can include a receptacle defining an interior storage chamber; at least one sensor, the at least one sensor being contained within the interior storage chamber, the at least one sensor having a fixed spatial relationship to the receptacle; and at least one processor configured for processing the measurement data. The at least one sensor can include a gyroscope for measuring angular velocity of the receptacle over a duration of time and generating measurement data indicative of the angular velocity over the duration of time. In some embodiments, the method involves determining a position of the receptacle within the rotating shell. In some embodiments, the receptacle includes heat resistant material capable of shielding electronics contained within the interior storage chamber from temperatures that exceed a maximum temperature rating of the electronics.
Various embodiments are described herein for methods and systems that can be used to track a position of a mobile receiver on a production line. In one example embodiment, the position of the mobile receiver is tracked by receiving at least information signal from at least one location tag from among a plurality of location tags positioned at fixed locations along the length of a conveyor belt in a production line, by determining a signal strength of the at least one information signal, and by determining the position of the mobile receiver based on the signal strength of the at least one information signal.
A63F 13/65 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
G01S 5/14 - Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location
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Systems and methods of providing automated feedback to a user using a shoe insole assembly
Various systems and methods for providing automated feedback to a user using a shoe insole assembly are disclosed. In one example embodiment, a shoe insole assembly shaped to be positioned within a footwear and shaped to conform to the contour of the bottom of a human foot when placed within the footwear is provided. The shoe insole assembly comprises a pressure-sensing circuit for determining a pressure profile exerted on the shoe insole assembly by the human foot and for generating data signals corresponding to the pressure profile, a control circuit for processing the data signals received from the pressure-sensing circuit, and housing for encapsulating the pressure-sensing circuit and the control circuit. The processed signals are used to generate output signals that provide feedback to the user based on the pressure exerted on the shoe insole assembly. The shoe insole assembly of the various embodiments illustrated herein is an integral structure.
G01L 5/16 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
A43B 3/00 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
Various embodiments are described herein for methods and systems that can be used to track a position of a mobile receiver on a production line. In one example embodiment, the position of the mobile receiver is tracked by receiving at least one information signal from at least one location tag from among a plurality of location tags positioned at fixed locations along the length of a conveyor belt in a production line, by determining a signal strength of the at least one information signal, and by determining the position of the mobile receiver based on the signal strength of the at least one information signal.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Packaging line fault detection system for identifying operating faults in a packaging line composed of software for monitoring faults in a packaging line, pressure and motion sensors and sensor location tracking tags, namely, wireless transmitters and receivers Providing technical information in the field of food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing, namely, detecting operating faults in a packaging line and providing related diagnostic information
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Sensor-embedded beverage cans; sensor-embedded food cans. Packaging line fault detection system for identifying operation faults in a packaging line; sensor location tracking tags. Sensor-embedded bottles. Sensor-embedded gloves; sensor-embedded shoe inserts. Sensor-embedded golf club grips; sensor-embedded tennis racquet grips; sensor-embedded baseball bat grips; sensor-embedded inserts for sports helmets. Detecting operating faults in a packaging line and providing related diagnostic information.
This disclosure if directed to an improved pressure, force, and orientation sensing system, which may be applied to various industrial articles or sports equipment, fore remote performance analysis and user interface. Where applied to sports equipment, including a golf club, the sensor array of flexible and resilient piezo-resistive material permits collection of grip force data for an array of positions around and along the golf club grip handle; for the analysis, processing and communication of the data once collected, and a method of providing automated golf instruction using a force sensing golf grip of the present invention. Where applied to improved manufacturing lines and shipping of containers, force sensing packages may be equipped with the sensor arrays disclosed herein. The force sensing package is of similar shape to a standard sized package the ordinary forces on which are being tested and by the sampled force sensing package. Control and display software collects the force sensing data, and possibly other data (including motion and orientation data), and communicates it to analytics and display software remote from the device. The force sensing package is comprised of layers, at least two of the layers of which is a force sensing material and a related electrode array. Shapes disclosed are cylinders (cans), cylinders with conic portions (bottle), and parallelepipeds (boxes).
G01L 1/10 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of frequency of stressed vibrating elements, e.g. of stressed strings
G01L 1/26 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with the measurement of force, e.g. for preventing influence of transverse components of force, for preventing overload
A63B 69/36 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
A63B 49/08 - Frames with special construction of the handle
This disclosure is directed to an improved pressure, force and orientation sensing system, which may be applied to various industrial articles or sports equipment, for remote performance analysis and user interface. Where applied to sports equipment, including a golf club, the sensor array of flexible and resilient piezo-resistive material permits collection of grip force data for an array of positions around and along the golf club grip handle; for the analysis, processing and communication of the data once collected, and a method of providing automated golf instruction using a force sensing golf grip of the present invention. Where applied to improving manufacturing lines and shipping of containers, force sensing packages may be equipped with the sensor arrays disclosed herein. The force sensing package is of similar shape to a standard sized package the ordinary forces on which are being tested and by the sampled force sensing package. Control and display software collects the force sensing data, and possibly other data (including motion and orientation data), and communicates it to analytics and display software remote from the device. The force sensing package is comprised of layers, at least two layers of which is a force sensing material and a related electrode array. Shapes disclosed are cylinders (cans), cylinders with conic portions (bottles), and parallelepipeds (boxes).
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip
G08C 17/00 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
A computing device with a multi-touch touch interface having a plurality of rows of contact points and a plurality of columns of contact points. For each other row of contact points, every contact point in the row is connected to form a row sensor. For each other column of contact points, every contact point in the column that is not part of a row sensor is connected to form a column sensor. The contact points that are not part of a row sensor and not part of a column sensor are connected together to form at least one shape sensor. A computing device with a multi-touch touch interface having a plurality of contact points has at least one layer of piezoresistive material, an insulating structure disposed between the plurality of contact points and the piezoresistive material, and a gap between the plurality of contact points and piezoresistive material. A method of providing multi-layered password recognition for a computing device having a touch interface first provides a passcode associated with an alphanumeric symbol to the computing device. The alphanumeric symbol is associated with a passcode pressure level. A touch load is applied to the touch interface and a measured pressure level associated with the applied touch load is determined. Then it is determined whether the measured pressure level corresponds to the passcode pressure level associated with the alphanumeric symbol of the passcode.
G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
G06F 21/36 - User authentication by graphic or iconic representation
G06F 21/83 - Protecting input, output or interconnection devices input devices, e.g. keyboards, mice or controllers thereof
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
Various embodiments are described herein for methods and systems that can be used to track a position of a mobile receiver on a production line. In one example embodiment, the position of the mobile receiver is tracked by receiving at least one information signal from at least one location tag from among a plurality of location tags positioned at fixed locations along the length of a conveyor belt in a production line, by determining a signal strength of the at least one information signal, and by determining the position of the mobile receiver based on the signal strength of the at least one information signal.
A system and method of measuring and analyzing an object within a rotating shell is provided. The system can include a receptacle defining an interior storage chamber; at least one sensor, the at least one sensor being contained within the interior storage chamber, the at least one sensor having a fixed spatial relationship to the receptacle; and at least one processor configured for processing the measurement data. The at least one sensor can include a gyroscope for measuring angular velocity of the receptacle over a duration of time and generating measurement data indicative of the angular velocity over the duration of time. In some embodiments, the method involves determining a position of the receptacle within the rotating shell. In some embodiments, the receptacle includes heat resistant material capable of shielding electronics contained within the interior storage chamber from temperatures that exceed a maximum temperature rating of the electronics.
[his disclosure is directed to an improved pressure, force and orientation sensing system, which may be applied to various industrial articles or sports equipment, for remote performance analysis and user interface. Where applied to sports equipment, including a golf club, the sensor array of flexible and resilient piezo-resistive material permits collection of grip force data for an array of positions around and along the golf club grip handle; for the analysis, processing and communication of the data once collected, and a method of providing automated golf instruction using a force sensing golf grip of the present invention. Where applied to improving manufacturing lines and shipping of containers, force sensing packages may be equipped with the sensor arrays disclosed herein. The force sensing package is of similar shape to a standard sized package the ordinary forces on which are being tested and by the sampled force sensing package. Control and display
software collects the force sensing data, and possibly other data (including motion and orientation data), and communicates it to analytics and display software remote from the device. The force sensing package is comprised of layers, at least two layers of which is a force sensing material and a related electrode array. Shapes disclosed are cylinders (cans), cylinders with
conic portions (bottles), and parallelepipeds (boxes).
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G08C 17/00 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip
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IMPROVED SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AXIAL FORCES ACTING UPON A CONTAINER
Systems, devices and methods for detecting axial forces, including residual forces, resulting from applying a crimp cap to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a closing member, a capping section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing system. The closing member and the capping section can define a flange assembly to which a crimp cap can be attached. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the residual force measurement data in response to an axial force resulting at the flange assembly of the container or at the first end of the closing member. The residual force measurement data can be generated once the external force applied during the capping process has been removed.
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
A can cutting device having a main body and a can support assembly coupled to the main body. The can support assembly having a shaft that extends along a longitudinal shaft axis, an eccentrically mounted mandrel that extends along a longitudinal mandrel axis parallel to the longitudinal shaft axis, and a cutter coupled to the main body having a cutting surface. The can is positionable in a mounted position such that the can is rotatable about a can axis of rotation, the cutting surface is positionable to contact the portion of the can body supported by the mandrel at the cutting location, and when the cutting surface is in contact with the portion of the can body supported by the mandrel at the cutting location and the can is rotated about the can axis of rotation, the cutting surface cuts the portion of the can body at the cutting location.
B26D 1/143 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a stationary axis
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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AXIAL FORCES APPLIED TO A CONTAINER
Devices and methods for detecting axial forces applied to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a container section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing section. The device housing can extend between a first housing end and a second housing end along a longitudinal axis. The container section can be mounted to the housing proximate the first housing end. The container section can have an open first section end and a closed second section end spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and at least one sidewall extending therebetween. The container section can define a cavity bounded by the first section end, the second section end and the at least one sidewall. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the force measurement data in response to an axial force applied at the first section end.
Improved systems and methods for cutting a can are provided. The system includes a can cutting device having a main body, a can support assembly, and a cutter. The can support assembly has a can support rotatable about a can support longitudinal axis. The can is positionable in a mounted position that holds the can body in contact with the can support at least at a cutting location. When the can is positioned in the mounted position, the can is rotatable about a can axis of rotation. When the cutting surface is in contact with the can body supported by the can support at the cutting location and the can is rotated about the can axis of rotation, the cutting surface cuts the portion of the can body at the cutting location.
B26D 1/143 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter rotating about a stationary axis
B26D 7/00 - Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
B67B 7/76 - Cutting devices, i.e. devices including at least one cutting element having one or more cutting edges for piercing through the wall of a closed container, e.g. can openers including an annular, driven, wheel-like roller member adapted to continuously engage a container chime during the opening operation adapted to pierce container side wall
34.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A PLURALITY OF ASSETS
Systems and methods for monitoring a plurality of assets using a plurality of location tags are provided. The plurality of assets includes a conveyor system and at least one other asset. At least a subset of the location tags is positioned at a fixed position along the conveyor system, and at least one location tag is positioned at the at least one other asset. Each location tag includes at least one environmental sensor and a communication interface. The communication interface is configured to transmit a sensor signal to a network system and at least one information signal to a mobile receiver. The mobile receiver moves with respect to the conveyor system such that the distance between the mobile receiver and the subset of the location tags continuously changes, and a position of the mobile receiver is determined based on a signal strength of the information signal.
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION AND PRESSURE OF A TOUCHLOAD APPLIED TO A TOUCHPAD
A computing device with a multi-touch touch interface having a plurality of rows of contact points and a plurality of columns of contact points. For each other row of contact points, every contact point in the row is connected to form a row sensor. For each other column of contact points, every contact point in the column that is not part of a row sensor is connected to form a column sensor. The contact points that are not part of a row sensor and not part of a column sensor are connected together to form at least one shape sensor. A computing device with a multi-touch touch interface having a plurality of contact points has at least one layer of piezoresistive material, an insulating structure disposed between the plurality of contact points and the piezoresistive material, and a gap between the plurality of contact points and piezoresistive material. A method of providing multi- layered password recognition for a computing device having a touch interface first provides a passcode associated with an alphanumeric symbol to the computing device. The alphanumeric symbol is associated with a passcode pressure level. A touch load is applied to the touch interface and a measured pressure level associated with the applied touch load is determined. Then it is determined whether the measured pressure level corresponds to the passcode pressure level associated with the alphanumeric symbol of the passcode.
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSING IMPACTS APPLIED TO AN ARTICLE DURING PRODUCTION
Systems and methods are provided for sensing impacts applied to an article during a production and transportation process. The systems and methods can include a plurality of impact sensors fixed to the article and a processor coupled to the plurality of impact sensors. Each impact sensor can be fixed to the article at a corresponding sensor location and the plurality of impact sensors can be configured to generate a plurality of impact measurements in response to an impact applied to the article. The processor can be configured to: receive the plurality of impact measurements from the plurality of impact sensors; determine, from the plurality of impact measurements, that an impact condition is satisfied; determine an impact location based on the plurality of impact measurements and the corresponding sensor locations; and determine an overall impact magnitude based on the impact location and the plurality of impact measurements.
A61J 1/18 - Arrangements for indicating condition of container contents, e.g. sterile condition
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G01L 5/16 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force
G01P 15/18 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration in two or more dimensions
