1415 results about "Automatic controller" patented technology

This invention relates to high-frequency ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency electrode connected to a high frequency generator including a computer graphic control system and an automatic controller for control the signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the signal output that is controlled by the controller during the ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the list of measured voltage, current, power, impedance, electrode temperature, and tissue temperature related to the ablation process. The graphic display gives the clinician an instantaneous and intuitive feeling for the dynamics and stability of the ablation process for safety and control. This invention relates to monitoring and controlling multiple ground pads to optimally carry return currents during high-frequency tissue ablation, and to prevent of ground-pad skin burns. This invention relates to the use of ultrasound imaging intraoperatively during a tissue ablation procedure. This invention relates to the use of nerve stimulation and blocking during a tissue ablation procedure.

The present invention relates to a method of preparing analyses of total blood samples and to a device that is useful for implementing the method, said samples being conserved in tubes including at least one identification means for identifying the sample, the device comprising:at least one compartment constituting a said storage zone for storing said tubes before and after analysis; andat least one said read means for reading said identification means of said tubes; andat least one preparation zone for preparing said blood samples prior to analysis and including means for verifying and / or treating said tubes containing said samples, and in particular at least one agitator means for agitating said tubes; andat least one access zone giving access to at least one automatic analyzer of total blood, said access zone enabling a said tube to be placed in said analyzer; androbotic gripper and displacement means controlled by an automatic controller and suitable for taking hold of and replacing said tubes individually in said storage zone and for conveying them in at least three directions XYZ between said storage zone, said preparation zone and said access zone giving access to said analyzer, said analyzer preferably being connected to and / or controlled by said automatic controller.

A system applies cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a recipient. An automated controller is provided together with a compression device which periodically applies a force to a recipient's thorax under control of the automated controller. A band is adapted to be placed around a portion of the torso of the recipient corresponding to the recipient's thorax. A driver mechanism shortens and lengthens the circumference of the band. By shortening the circumference of the band, radial forces are created acting on at least lateral and anterior portions of the thorax. A translating mechanism may be. provided for translating the radial forces to increase the concentration of anterior radial forces acting on the anterior portion of the thorax. The driver mechanism may comprise a tension device for applying a circumference tensile force to the band. The driver mechanism may comprise an electric motor, a pneumatic linear actuator, or a contracting mechanism defining certain portions of the circumference of the band. The contracting mechanism may comprise plural fluid-receiving cells linked together along the circumference of the band. The width of each of the fluid-receiving cells becomes smaller as each cell is filled with a fluid. This causes the contraction of the band and a resulting shortening of the circumference of the band.

This invention relates to high-frequency ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency electrode connected to a high frequency generator including a computer graphic control system and an automatic controller for control the signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the signal output that is controlled by the controller during the ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the list of measured voltage, current, power, impedance, electrode temperature, and tissue temperature related to the ablation process. The graphic display gives the clinician an instantaneous and intuitive feeling for the dynamics and stability of the ablation process for safety and control. This invention relates to monitoring and controlling multiple ground pads to optimally carry return currents during high-frequency tissue ablation, and to prevent of ground-pad skin burns. This invention relates to the use of ultrasound imaging intraoperatively during a tissue ablation procedure. This invention relates to the use of nerve stimulation and blocking during a tissue ablation procedure.

Chest compressions are measured and prompted to facilitate the effective administration of CPR. A displacement detector produces a displacement indicative signal indicative of the displacement of the CPR recipient's chest toward the recipient's spine. A signaling mechanism provides chest compression indication signals directing a chest compression force being applied to the chest and a frequency of such compressions. An automated controller and an automated constricting device may be provided for applying CPR to the recipient in an automated fashion. The automated controller receives the chest compression indication signals from the signaling mechanism, and, in accordance with the chest compression indication signals, controls the force and frequency of constrictions. The system may be provided with a tilt compensator comprising a tilt sensor mechanism outputting a tilt compensation signal indicative of the extent of tilt of the device, and may be further provided with an adjuster for adjusting the distance value in accordance with the tilt compensation signal. An ECG signal processor may be provided which removes the CPR-induced artifact from a measured ECG signal obtained during the administration of CPR.

The use of an automated, controllable, and affixable pulsatile for treating diseases, having an automated controller for controlling the delivery of drug to a patient, an agent delivery reservoir containing an agent operatively connected to the automated controller, a reservoir controller operatively connected to the automated controller and the reservoir for controlling the delivery of agent to a patient, and a feedback control operatively connected to the automated controller for providing feedback with regard to the drug requirements of the patient for use in treating diseases.

A combination for preparing a food product and method of using the combination are disclosed. The combination includes a housing supporting a cooking chamber, which communicates with a flavor enhancement chamber. The cooking chamber and the flavor enhancement chamber are selectively and independently controlled by an automated controller. In using the combination, a user provides the food product, places a flavor enhancement substance within the flavor enhancement chamber, arranges the food product on a preparation rack, and position the rack with the food within the cooking chamber. With the food positioned within the combination, the user programs parameters for a food preparation cycle into an operating code resident in the automated controller. Upon activation by the user, the controller executes the operating code. In response, the flavor enhancement chamber releases a flavor enhancement for impregnation into the food product, and the cooking chamber completes preparation of the food product.

This invention relates to an automatic driving system of a road vehicle, especially to a system which providing automatic driving information indication for traveling vehicles and realizing vehicle automatic driving through the vehicle automatic control system, which is characterized by comprising: fixing markers at interval along a road travelling line, receiving information feedback by the fixed markers through a set relay information station and forming the vehicle and road information on the road, and constantly supplying the road and vehicle information of the road where the vehicle is to a vehicle automatic receiving processor after the received GPS(Global Position System) information and the vehicle and road information on the road are overall treated, installing an automatic driving software in a vehicle-mounted computer which can receive and treat relevant information of the relay information station at any time, constantly sending operation instructions to a vehicle automatic controller so as to keep the vehicle travelling information direction line consistent with the vehicle driving speed direction line, and sending instructions to the vehicle automatic controller according to the selected mode by a driver so as to realize vehicle automatic driving.

An automated, controllable, and affixable pulsatile agent delivery system having an automated controller for controlling the delivery of drug to a patient, an agent delivery reservoir containing an agent operatively connected to the automated controller, a reservoir controller operatively connected to the automated controller and the reservoir for controlling the delivery of agent to a patient, and a feedback control operatively connected to the automated controller for providing feedback with regard to the drug requirements of the patient. A method of delivering an agent to a patient in need of the same by administering the above agent delivery system to a patient, determining an amount of agent needed for the patient, and affecting administration of the agent to the patient via the agent delivery system.

A process control system comprising: a programmable automation controller; and at least one process control peripheral. Each process control peripheral is in data and control communication with the programmable automation controller. Upon configuration of the process control system, the programmable automation controller executes a single software program to assist a user to (i) define prescribed information in respect of the process control peripheral, including configuration information; (ii) define trigger conditions, if any, associated with the process control peripheral; and (iii) define alarm conditions, if any, associated with the process control peripheral. Once configured, the software program is operable to provide information in respect of the process control system to the user.

The present invention is directed to a system and method for mixing a fluid comprising water and at least one non-aqueous material. The system comprises a mixing tub and mixing head adapted to inject the fluid into the mixing tub. It also includes a plurality of lines connected to the mixing head that supply the mixing head with water and the at least one non-aqueous material and a recirculation circuit that delivers the fluid from the mixing tub back to the mixing head. The system further includes a sensor connected to the recirculation circuit that measures the concentration of water in the fluid. An automatic controller uses the concentration measurement data to control the amount of each of the ingredients injected into the mixing tub.

A boat trim tab system having an automatic controller for positioning trim tabs to perform user selected preset functions or maintain previously used positions in response to real time operating conditions. The system is intended to be a stand alone system that is installed on a boat using a master control module to operate the trim tabs and a manual keypad to provide a user interface to the master control module. The system gathers real time data from a variety of onboard sources and uses the data to determine the optimal position of the trim tabs to enhance boat performance.

The invention discloses a full-automatic pancake machine, comprising a griddle heating and rotating under the drive of motor, an accumulator, a mechanical hand for polishing by simulating manual pancake making actions, a mechanical hand for feeding paste materials, a spreading mechanical hand, a raising mechanical hand, a pulling mechanical hand, a scraping mechanical hand, a turning-moving mechanical hand and an automatic controller. The automatic controller controls each mechanical hand to run according to program, thereby achieving the actions of simulating manual pancake making of the full-automatic pancake machine. All the manual operation procedures of pancake making in the invention are finished automatically, so that the pancake making is automatized, processing efficiency is improved, and labour intensity is reduced, besides, the made pancake still has the feeling of pancake made manually.

This invention relates to high-frequency ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency electrode connected to a high frequency generator including a computer graphic control system and an automatic controller for control the signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the signal output that is controlled by the controller during the ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the list of measured voltage, current, power, impedance, electrode temperature, and tissue temperature related to the ablation process. The graphic display gives the clinician an instantaneous and intuitive feeling for the dynamics and stability of the ablation process for safety and control. This invention relates to monitoring and controlling multiple ground pads to optimally carry return currents during high-frequency tissue ablation, and to prevent of ground-pad skin burns. This invention relates to the use of ultrasound imaging intraoperatively during a tissue ablation procedure. This invention relates to the use of nerve stimulation and blocking during a tissue ablation procedure.

This invention relates to high-frequency ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency electrode connected to a high frequency generator including a computer graphic control system and an automatic controller for control the signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the signal output that is controlled by the controller during the ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the list of measured voltage, current, power, impedance, electrode temperature, and tissue temperature related to the ablation process. The graphic display gives the clinician an instantaneous and intuitive feeling for the dynamics and stability of the ablation process for safety and control. This invention relates to monitoring and controlling multiple ground pads to optimally carry return currents during high-frequency tissue ablation, and to prevent of ground-pad skin burns. This invention relates to the use of ultrasound imaging intraoperatively during a tissue ablation procedure. This invention relates to the use of nerve stimulation and blocking during a tissue ablation procedure.

Continuous performance monitoring and an automated alert system are provided for a postoperative fluid drainage procedure. The system uses an automated controller in communication with at least one sensor that monitors the amount of liquid collected during the procedure. The controller compares current collection data with historical collection data to identify trends that can be indicative of problems in the patient's recovery or in system drainage. Upon identifying such trends, the controller automatically provides an alarm to alert the care provider so that the system can be checked and remedial action taken.

A device is provided for monitoring the economic performance of a machine for harvesting an agricultural product, the device having a plurality of sensors mounted on the machine for detecting operational information about the machine. A controller is provided that is connected to the sensors for receiving the operational information to determine settings for the machine that produce maximum economic return. Means are provided for adjusting settings of the machine either by the operator or by an automatic controller based on the determined settings to achieve maximum economic return. A method for adjusting the settings of an agricultural harvesting machine to produce maximum economic return also is provided.

A system and method for remote control of an adjustable threshing cage vane, including while the threshing system is operating, for improving threshing performance and other operating parameters, utilizes an actuator in connection with the at least one vane and remotely controllable for adjustably varying the position thereof, e.g, pitch angle, within the cage for altering the path of the flow of the crop material therethrough. The remote control can be via an automatic controller to provide control responsive to one or more monitored operating parameters, such as grain loss, grain flow, ground speed, and / or throughput, as well as inputted commands.

The invention concerns a method for preparing total blood sample analyses and a device (1) for implementing said method, said samples being preserved in tubes (3) comprising at least one means for identifying (8) the sample, said device comprising: at least one compartment forming the storage zone (6, 11, 12) for said tubes (3, 19, 23) before and after analysis, and at least one means for reading (9) said identifying means (8) of said tubes; and at least one zone for preparing (10) said blood samples prior to analysis including means (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) for verifying and / or processing said tubes (3, 19, 23) containing said samples, in particular at least one means for stirring (14) said tubes, and at least one zone for accessing (13a, 13b) at least one automatic analyzer (28, 30) on total blood, said access zone enabling one said tube (3, 19, 23) to be placed in said analyzer, and robotized gripping and displacing means (24, 25, 26, 27) controlled by a control automaton (5) and adapted to grip and set down said tubes (3, 19, 23) individually in said storage zone (6, 11, 12) and transport same in at least three directions XYZ between said storage zone, said preparation zone (10) and said access zone (13a, 13b) to said analyzer, said analyzer (28, 30) being preferably connected to and / or controlled by said control automaton (5).

This invention relates to an outdoor high voltage double supply vacuum breaker including a three-phase outdoor high voltage vacuum breaker, voltage mutual inductors, current mutual-inductors, isolation switches and an automatic controller, in which, the voltage mutual-inductor is set in a water-proof base and the three-phase outdoor high voltage vacuum breaker is set on the base, current mutual-inductors are installed on both sides of the outlets under the breaker and connected with the isolation switch, mechanical interlockers for the breaker and the isolation switch are mounted at both sides of the breaker, the shafts of the two sides of the isolation switches are connected by a linkage rod, a release device is set on the linkage rod, an overhaul operation handle is set on a shaft end of an isolation switch at one side, and an electromotive clutch is set on the other side with a manual operation handle is set on its end, the clutch device is meshed with the drive motor.

The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for tracking vehicle riders, such as students riding in a school bus, for example. In one embodiment, the disclosed system has a biometric device, such as a palm vein reader, configured to identify users who are expected to ride a school bus. When a student rider either gets on or off the bus, the biometric device is used to identify the rider. An automated controller on the bus maintains a list of expected passengers on the bus, and based on the biometric device, the controller maintains data, referred to hereafter as “rider data,” indicating whether each expected passenger is currently on the bus. The rider data is updated, in real time, as riders get on and off the bus at various stops.

An emergency and alarm lamp with a video camera includes a lamp head, a lamp housing, and a lamp casing. The lamp head is a metal head with a general screw interface or a bayonet interface that can be fit on a lamp holder of a general filament lamp. The lamp housing is provided with a rechargeable battery, a manual / auto controller, a speech module, a speaker, a direct current converter, a controller, a power-cut inductor and a display for battery capacity. A hole is positioned on the central of the lamp casing, and a gas sensor is provided below the hole. A plurality of LEDs are arranged on two PCBs provided on the left and right sides of the lamp casing, respectively.

A beverage dispenser has a faucet with a spout, a fitting for connection to a beverage supply, and a lever operated valve. A servo motor, coupled to the lever, operates the faucet and proportionally controls the flow of the beverage. That proportional flow control manages the amount of beverage foaming. A flow sensor has a magnetic turbine within the faucet and a Hall effect element that magnetically senses turbine motion and produces a signal indicating an amount of beverage flow. A keypad enables service personnel to designate various portions of the beverage to automatically fill serving containers of different sizes. A control circuit responds to activation of the keypad and to the flow sensor by operating the servo motor to dispense the related quantity of the beverage.

The invention relates to a method and device for recovering therapeutic and diagnostic agents from the venous outflow of a tissue or organ. A method for recovering an agent includes inserting a catheter into a vascular outflow of a tissue or organ, occluding the flow of blood / fluid through the vascular outflow, and withdrawing blood / fluid in the vascular outflow into the catheter to recover at least a portion of the agent administered to the vascular inflow of the organ or tissue. Also provided is a device to capture an agent administered to a vascular inflow, the device having a catheter having an expandable occlusion device to occlude a flow of fluid through the vascular outflow, a pump operably coupled to the catheter for withdrawing from the vascular outflow at least a portion of the agent administered to a vascular inflow of the organ or tissue, and an automated controller in signal communication with the catheter to control the expandable occlusion device and the pump to withdraw at least a portion of the agent from the vascular outflow.

The invention discloses an intelligent rewinding machine with constant linear velocity, constant tension and fixed wire length, comprising a linear velocity sensor, a tension automatic controller and a single spindle transmission control device, wherein a transmission cone table is directly fixed on an output shaft of a motor; a movable cone table is movably connected with a handle via a pin; the linear velocity sensor has the functions of detecting broken lines, linear velocity and length counting. When a tension detecting hook on the tension automatic controller detects that the tension of yarns is oversize, a swinging arm is controlled to rotate an angle so as to reduce the yarn bending degree of the flowing yarns and reduce the winding tension of the yarns, and vice versa. A computer controller on the single spindle transmission control device receives signals sent by the linear velocity sensor and controls the rotation speed and the broken lines of the motor to warn. As the gradual increasing winding diameter of the tube, the rotation speed of the tube is controlled to gradually slow, so that the winding linear velocity is constant; when the length of the yarns reaches the set value or the broken line signal is received, the power supply of the motor is cut off and the warning light twinkles.

An auto-switching converter with PWM and PFM selection supplies a boosted DC power to a load through a power switch unit. A starter outputs a starting-enabling signal. An auto PWM / PFM controller is connected to the starter for outputting a selection signal. A controller and a PFM controller are connected to the auto PWM / PFM controller, the power switch unit and the load for transmitting a PWM control signal and a PFM control signal to the power switch unit, respectively, for controlling the switching action of the power switch unit.

In-line inspection methods are provided. The methods comprise measuring at least two parameters / properties of a prepreg and / or laminate during the manufacture thereof. In some embodiments, the data collected using the inline inspection methods may be processed and / or provided to a manual or automated controller, in order to provide a closed loop method for the manufacture of the prepregs and / or laminates. Apparatus for carrying out the methods are also provided, as are articles comprising a prepreg and / or laminate made using the apparatus.

The invention relates to a solar-energy green automatic irrigating system, which comprises solar energy battery plate, water pump, irrigating and micro irrigating system, rain collector, water feeder, fertilizer, water container, accumulator, charge controller, and automatic control system formed by single chip and sensor; the solar energy battery plate is connected to the accumulator via charge controller, to charge accumulator and control the over-charge or over-discharge of accumulator; the accumulator via automatic controller is connected to the water pump; the water inlet of water pump is connected to the water container, while water outlet is connected to the irrigating and micro irrigating system; the rain collector, water feeder, fertilizer are connected to the water container. The inventive system can save water.