Produits et services

Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, trucks, for use while monitoring truck bed impact g-forces, vibration, gyroscopic motion, ambient cab noise and decibel levels experienced during the process of loading surface haul trucks; Vehicle safety equipment, namely, electronic vibration, mechanical shock, motion, angle, and temperature monitors; Recorded computer software and hardware for remotely monitoring industrial equipment and machinery and transmitting data for analysis sold as a unit

Produits et services

Electronic devices for locating and tracking people and machines around other machines using a camera-based vision recognition system.

Produits et services

Engineering consulting services in the field of environmentally friendly automation, namely performing site evaluations, analysis of control designs and performing integrated monitoring and control of safety technology devices and systems within the field of industrial machinery and equipment; remote monitoring of computer performance and functionality and computer software maintenance services.

Produits et services

(1) Engineering consulting services in the field of environmentally friendly automation, namely performing site evaluations, analysis of control designs and performing integrated monitoring and control of safety technology devices and systems within the field of industrial machinery and equipment; remote monitoring of computer performance and functionality and computer software maintenance services.

Produits et services

(1) Electronic devices consisting of a camera-based visual recognition system to locate and track people and other machines in close proximity for safety and collision prevention.

Abrégé

A system and method for visually warning a person of a dangerous condition related to the proximity of the person to a machine is provided. The system includes a transmitter system located on the machine, a locator for being carried by the person, an algorithm performed at the transmitter for determining coordinates of the locator relative to the transmitter system, data input into the controller defining one or more safety zones around the machine, a warning indicator for generating a signal when the locator enters any of the one or more safety zones, and a lamp associated with the person. The lamp may be a spot lamp for illuminating the area around the person, and it may also include one or more warning lamps associated with the warning indicator such that the one or more warning lamps are illuminated when the locator enters either of the safety zones.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
• G05B 9/02 - Dispositions de sécurité électriques
• G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques

Produits et services

Charging stations for electric vehicles; Electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles Charging of electric vehicles; Charging station services for electric vehicles

Abrégé

A system and method for preventing vehicle collisions is provided. The system includes a transmitter system on the first vehicle, a machine mounted locator on the second vehicle, means for determining coordinates of the machine mounted locator relative to the transmitter system; means for defining a safety zone around the first vehicle; and warning means for generating a signal when the machine mounted locator enters the safety zone surrounding the first vehicle. The method includes the steps of: generating and transmitting an encoded signal around the first vehicle; receiving the encoded signal at a machine mounted locator on the second vehicle; processing the encoded signal; transmitting a locator radio frequency signal from the machine mounted locator in response to the encoded signal; receiving the locator radio frequency signal at the transmitter system; and performing an algorithm to determine coordinates of the machine mounted locator relative to the transmitter system.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
• G05B 9/02 - Dispositions de sécurité électriques
• G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques

Abrégé

A system for detecting patterns on objects having reflective or high visibility colored material thereon. The system includes a lighting unit that includes a main housing having a front opening and a cavity, a first visual lighting assembly positioned within the cavity of the main housing that emits light in the visible spectrum, and a second ultraviolet lighting assembly positioned a fixed distance from the first visual lighting assembly within the cavity of the main housing that emits light in the ultraviolet spectrum, a camera having a field of view within which the system is configured to detect patterns of reflective or high visibility colored material on one or more objects, a warning device to alert the operator when a marked object enters the camera's field of view. A controller/processor is programmed to detect when a pattern of reflective or high visibility colored material enters the camera's field of view. A variety of patterns can be used, and the controller can be programmed to associated each pattern with a specific object.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
• F21V 15/01 - Boîtiers, p. ex. matériau ou assemblage de parties du boîtier
• F21V 5/00 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses
• G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
• F21V 23/00 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage
• F21W 131/40 - Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire
• F21Y 115/10 - Diodes électroluminescentes [LED]
• F21Y 113/00 - Combinaison de sources lumineuses
• F21Y 113/13 - Combinaison de sources lumineuses de couleurs différentes comprenant un ensemble de sources lumineuses ponctuelles

Abrégé

A lighting unit for use in low lighting environments such as underground mines is provided. The lighting unit includes a main housing having a front opening and a cavity, a first visual lighting assembly positioned within the cavity of the main housing that emits light in the visible spectrum, and a second ultraviolet lighting assembly positioned a fixed distance from the first visual lighting assembly within the cavity of the main housing that emits light in the ultraviolet spectrum. The lighting unit is part of a system for detecting patterns on objects having reflective or high visibility colored material thereon. In addition to the lighting unit, the system includes a camera having a field of view within which the system is configured to detect patterns of reflective or high visibility colored material on one or more objects, a warning device to alert the operator when a marked object enters the camera's field of view. A controller/processor is programmed to detect when a pattern of reflective or high visibility colored material enters the camera's field of view. A variety of patterns can be used, and the controller can be programmed to associated each pattern with a specific object.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
• G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision
• F21V 15/01 - Boîtiers, p. ex. matériau ou assemblage de parties du boîtier

Abrégé

An improved long range coil and driver assembly for a magnetic field generator wherein the driver and coil generate a large magnetic field is provided. The coil and driver assembly includes a source impedance control network which includes a plurality of pairs of resistors and amorphous noise suppression devices, and a coil that utilizes a unique basket weave winding pattern to reduce the effect of the back EMF from one wire on the adjoining wires, thereby reducing the impedance of the coil. The reduced impedance and improved impedance control increases the current that can flow creating a larger field.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
• F16P 3/12 - Dispositifs de sécurité agissant en conjonction avec la commande ou le fonctionnement d'une machineCommandes exigeant l'emploi simultané de plusieurs parties du corps humain avec dispositifs, p. ex. des éléments sensibles, qui agissent sur la commande ou le fonctionnement de la machine lorsqu'une partie du corps humain se trouve dans ou près de la zone de danger
• H01F 5/00 - Bobines d'induction
• H01F 5/04 - Dispositions des connexions électriques aux bobines, p. ex. fils de connexion
• H01F 41/02 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou à l'assemblage des aimants, des inductances ou des transformateursAppareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication des matériaux caractérisés par leurs propriétés magnétiques pour la fabrication de noyaux, bobines ou aimants

Abrégé

An improved long range coil and driver assembly for a magnetic field generator wherein the driver and coil generate a large magnetic field is provided. The coil and driver assembly includes a source impedance control network which includes a plurality of pairs of resistors and amorphous noise suppression devices, and a coil that utilizes a unique basket weave winding pattern to reduce the effect of the back EMF from one wire on the adjoining wires, thereby reducing the impedance of the coil. The reduced impedance and improved impedance control increases the current that can flow creating a larger field.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01F 27/28 - BobinesEnroulementsConnexions conductrices
• H01F 27/42 - Circuits spécialement adaptés à la modification ou la compensation des caractéristiques électriques des transformateurs, réactances ou bobines d'arrêt
• G05B 9/02 - Dispositions de sécurité électriques
• H01F 27/34 - Moyens particuliers pour éviter ou réduire les effets électriques ou magnétiques indésirables, p. ex. pertes à vide, courants réactifs, harmoniques, oscillations, champs de fuite
• H02H 5/12 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour déconnexion automatique due directement à un changement indésirable des conditions non électriques normales de travail avec ou sans reconnexion sensibles à une présence ou un contact indésirable sur les parties en charge par des êtres vivants
• H02M 7/5387 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur dans une configuration en pont

Produits et services

Electronic devices for locating and tracking people and machines around other machines using a camera-based vision recognition system

Abrégé

A lighting unit for use in low lighting environments such as underground mines is provided. The lighting unit includes a main housing having a front opening and a cavity, a first visual lighting assembly positioned within the cavity of the main housing that emits light in the visible spectrum, and a second ultraviolet lighting assembly positioned a fixed distance from the first visual lighting assembly within the cavity of the main housing that emits light in the ultraviolet spectrum. The lighting unit is part of a system for detecting patterns on objects having reflective or high visibility colored material thereon. In addition to the lighting unit, the system includes a camera having a field of view within which the system is configured to detect patterns of reflective or high visibility colored material on one or more objects, a warning device to alert the operator when a marked object enters the camera's field of view. A controller/processor is programmed to detect when a pattern of reflective or high visibility colored material enters the camera's field of view. A variety of patterns can be used, and the controller can be programmed to associated each pattern with a specific object.

Classes IPC  ?

• F21V 15/01 - Boîtiers, p. ex. matériau ou assemblage de parties du boîtier
• F21V 5/00 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses
• F21V 23/00 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage
• F21W 131/40 - Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire
• F21Y 115/10 - Diodes électroluminescentes [LED]
• F21Y 113/00 - Combinaison de sources lumineuses
• F21Y 113/13 - Combinaison de sources lumineuses de couleurs différentes comprenant un ensemble de sources lumineuses ponctuelles
• G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
• G08B 13/196 - Déclenchement influencé par la chaleur, la lumière, ou les radiations de longueur d'onde plus courteDéclenchement par introduction de sources de chaleur, de lumière, ou de radiations de longueur d'onde plus courte utilisant des systèmes détecteurs de radiations passifs utilisant des systèmes de balayage et de comparaison d'image utilisant des caméras de télévision

Abrégé

A system for diagnosing errors and defects of components of a machine and detecting and diagnosing environmental conditions in a hazardous workspace surrounding the machine is provided. The system includes a transmitter system located on the machine and a machine mounted locator located on the machine. Locating means for determining the coordinates of the machine mounted locator relative to the transmitter system are also provided, The system also includes error detection means for determining whether the coordinates of the machine mounted locator relative to the transmitter system are within programmed parameters.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
• G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
• G05B 9/02 - Dispositions de sécurité électriques

Produits et services

Engineering consulting services in the field of environmentally friendly automation, namely performing site evaluations, analysis of control designs and performing integrated monitoring and control of safety technology devices and systems within the field of industrial machinery and equipment; Remote monitoring of computer performance and functionality and computer software maintenance services

Produits et services

Cameras for use with construction equipment, namely, underground mining operations; Helmet safety lights; Portable LED safety lighting devices for personal use for safety purposes; Safety and driving assistant system for mobile vehicles and vessels comprised of electronic proximity sensors and switches, high-resolution cameras, integrated circuits for the purpose of imaging processing, and display monitors Lighting apparatus for vehicles; Lights for vehicles; LED and HID light fixtures

Produits et services

Cameras for use with construction equipment, namely, underground mining operations; Helmet safety lights; Portable LED safety lighting devices for personal use for safety purposes; Safety and driving assistant system for mobile vehicles and vessels comprised of electronic proximity sensors and switches, high-resolution cameras, integrated circuits for the purpose of imaging processing, and display monitors Lighting apparatus for vehicles; Lights for vehicles; LED and HID light fixtures

Abrégé

A system and method of measuring the distance and determining the coordinate position of one or more target transceivers relative to a set of anchor transceivers with known locations is provided. The position of the target transceiver is determined by using a time-of-flight (TOF) initialization signal generated by the master anchor transceiver, a TOF response transmission generated by the target transceiver, calculation of the distances between the target transceiver and each anchor transceiver, and transmission of a TOF distance report by the master anchor transceiver. The system and method of the present invention permit the accurate locating of a target transceiver that is located “outside the box.”

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 24/00 - Dispositions de supervision, de contrôle ou de test
• G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
• H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
• G01S 5/14 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques déterminant des distances absolues à partir de plusieurs points espacés d'emplacement connu

Abrégé

A system for detecting the angle of articulation at an articulating point between a first section and a second section of an articulating machine is provided. The system includes a controller positioned on the articulating machine for generating a uniquely encoded signal. A plurality of drivers are positioned on the second section of the articulating machine such that they are in communication with the controller for transmitting the uniquely encoded signal. A machine mounted locator is positioned on the first section of the articulating machine such that it is in communication with the drivers. An algorithm based on the uniquely encoded signal and a radio frequency signal generated by the machine mounted locator is performed at the controller to generate the uniquely encoded signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
• G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques

Abrégé

A system and method for detecting a position of a person or second machine relative to a machine is provided. The system includes a transmitter system located on the machine, a locator for being carried by the person, means for determining the position of said locator relative to the transmitter system, means for defining one or more safety zones around the machine; and warning means for generating a signal when said locator enters into any of said one or more safety zones. The transmitter system includes a controller for generating a uniquely encoded magnetic signal and a plurality of drivers in communication with the controller for transmitting the uniquely encoded magnetic signal. According to the method a uniquely encoded magnetic signal is generated and transmitted around the machine from a transmitter system located- on the machine. The magnetic signal is received and processed at a locator carried by the person.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 25/10 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police caractérisés par le moyen de transmission utilisant des systèmes de transmission sans fil

Produits et services

Graphical user interface software; software for use in association with configuring and monitoring proximity sensor systems.

Abrégé

A system and method for detecting a position of a person or second machine relative to a machine is provided. The system includes a transmitter system located on the machine, a locator for being carried by the person, means for determining the position of said locator relative to the transmitter system, means for defining one or more safety zones around the machine; and warning means for generating a signal when said locator enters into any of said one or more safety zones. The transmitter system includes a controller for generating a uniquely encoded magnetic signal and a plurality of drivers in communication with the controller for transmitting the uniquely encoded magnetic signal. According to the method a uniquely encoded magnetic signal is generated and transmitted around the machine from a transmitter system located on the machine. The magnetic signal is received and processed at a locator carried by the person. A locator radio frequency signal is transmitted from the locator in response to the received and processed magnetic signal. The locator radio frequency signal is received at the transmitter system. An algorithm is performed at the transmitter system based on the magnetic signal and locator radio frequency signal to determine the position of the locator relative to the transmitter system.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 21/00 - Alarmes réagissant à une seule condition particulière, indésirable ou anormale, et non prévues ailleurs
• F16P 3/14 - Dispositifs de sécurité agissant en conjonction avec la commande ou le fonctionnement d'une machineCommandes exigeant l'emploi simultané de plusieurs parties du corps humain avec dispositifs, p. ex. des éléments sensibles, qui agissent sur la commande ou le fonctionnement de la machine lorsqu'une partie du corps humain se trouve dans ou près de la zone de danger les dispositifs étant des cellules photo-électriques ou d'autres dispositifs sensibles sans contact mécanique
• E02F 3/16 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou de commande

Produits et services

(1) Graphical user interface software; Software for use in association with configuring and monitoring proximity sensor systems.

Produits et services

Graphical user interface software; Software for use in association with configuring and monitoring proximity sensor systems

Produits et services

Electronic devices for locating and tracking personnel and equipment using a communications network comprised of underground electronic positioning system devices for locating and tracking; environmental monitoring system comprised of meters and sensors that measure pressure, humidity, temperature and includes alarm and reporting functions; programmable logic controllers (PLC); software for monitoring and controlling communication between computers and automated machine systems. Consulting services in the field of office and workplace automation; engineering services and consultation for the detection of contaminants in air, slurry and water; engineering services in the field of mine hoist controls; providing environmental friendly automation solutions, namely, site evaluations, control design analysis, and integrated installation services for monitoring and controlling respective innovative devices within a designated area; remote computer network technical monitoring and software maintenance services.

Produits et services

Proximity sensors.

Produits et services

(1) Electronic devices for locating and tracking personnel and equipment using a communications network, namely transmitters, sensors and receivers for the tracking and location of equipment, personnel or particular locations in underground industrial work environments; Environmental monitoring system comprised of meters and sensors that measure pressure, humidity, temperature and includes alarm and reporting functions; programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for use in communications networks for locating and tracking personnel and equipment and monitoring environmental conditions; Software for monitoring and controlling communication between computers and automated machine systems. (1) Consulting services in the field of office and workplace automation; Engineering services and consultation for the detection of contaminants in air, slurry and water; Engineering services in the field of mine hoist controls; Providing environmentally friendly automation solutions, namely, site evaluations, control design analysis, and integrated installation services for monitoring and controlling respective innovative devices within a designated area; Remote computer network technical monitoring and software maintenance services.

Produits et services

(1) Industrial proximity detection systems for ensuring worker safety in industrial environments and replacement parts therefore, namely sensors, transmitters and receivers for use in the detection and provision of operator feedback or equipment shutdown based on the detection of workers being within a warning area close to dangerous industrial equipment or areas, not for use in burglary, personal security, vehicle integrity or fire detection applications.

Produits et services

Proximity sensors

Produits et services

Electronic devices for locating and tracking personnel and equipment using a communications network comprised of underground electronic positioning system devices for locating and tracking; Environmental monitoring system comprised of meters and sensors that measure pressure, humidity, temperature and includes alarm and reporting functions; Programmable logic controller (PLC); Software for monitoring and controlling communication between computers and automated machine systems Consulting services in the field of office and workplace automation; Engineering services and consultation for the detection of contaminants in air, slurry and water; Engineering services in the field of mine hoist controls; Providing environmentally friendly automation solutions, namely, site evaluations, control design analysis, and integrated installation services for monitoring and controlling respective innovative devices within a designated area; Remote computer network technical monitoring and software maintenance services

Produits et services

electronic hardware and computer software for tracking and communicating in the field of mining