Abstract

Methodology for mapping and localizing articles in an intralogistics environment (e.g. a chaotic warehouse) employs a camera, a computer connected to the camera, and a plurality of markers at articles and/or storage locations. The computer is configured to search for markers in captured images and to estimate the pose of at least one identified marker relative to the camera. The marker includes an ID section and a detection feature. The computer calculates the position and/or orientation of such identified marker or the position and/or orientation of the camera, reads the ID section, calculates an object ID, and enters the position and/or orientation of the identified marker and the object ID into a marker database. Further, a light pointer configured to point to a selected item is mounted together with the camera on a pan-tilt head configured to change the light pointer's orientation in at least two axes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
• G06T 7/579 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from motion
• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

Abstract

A tool center point calibration device includes a laser light source and a semi-transparent mirror configured to split a light beam of the laser light source into the first light beam and the second light beam. The second light beam is at of about a 90° angle to the first light beam. A first light detector at the first light beam generates a first signal when the first light beam is interrupted, and a second light detector at the second light beam generates a second signal when the second light beam is interrupted.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• B23Q 16/12 - Indexing equipment using optics
• G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes

Abstract

A system and method for mapping and localizing articles in an intralogistics environment, e.g., a chaotic warehouse includes a camera system, a computer system connected to the camera system and a plurality of AR markers at articles and/or storage locations. The computer system can search for AR markers in images of the camera system and to estimate the pose of at least one identified AR marker relative to the camera. An AR marker includes at least one ID section and a detection feature. The computer system can further calculate the position and/or orientation of the at least one identified AR marker, or the position and/or orientation of the camera, read the at least one ID section and calculate 0 an object ID, and enter the position and/or orientation of the at least one identified AR marker and the object ID into a marker database. Further, a light pointer is mounted together with a camera on a pan-tilt head which is configured to change the light pointer's orientation in at least two axes, and the light pointer is configured to point to a selected item.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G06V 10/10 - Image acquisition
• G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
• G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
• G06V 30/14 - Image acquisition

Abstract

A tool center point calibration device includes a laser light source and a semi- transparent mirror configured to split a light beam of the laser light source into the first light beam and the second light beam. The second light beam is under a 90° angle to the first light beam. A first light detector at the first light beam generates a first signal when the first light beam is interrupted, and a second light detector at the second light beam generates a second signal when the second light beam is interrupted.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Goods & Services

Sensory software; optical sensors; digital sensors; electronic sensors; sensors; sensor switches; electric sensors; electro-optical sensors; sensors for engines; hand scanner; infrared scanners; switches, electric; piezoelectric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; tactile switches [electric]; electronic touch sensitive switches; light barriers being presence detection devices; electric breakers [switches]; interactive touch screen terminals; mobile operating terminals; radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers; radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags; radio transmission and receiving tuners, in particular for near field communications [NFC]; electronic scales; printers, especially, printers for labels and documents; limit switches; cameras [photography]; 3D cameras; 3D spectacles; 3D scanners; computers, especially, computers for controlling logistical processes; headsets; microphones; data mining software; computer software to automate data warehousing; computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; computer software to enable retrieval of data; computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals; image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software; downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; downloadable computer software for the management of information; intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; artificial intelligence software for analysis; artificial intelligence and machine learning software; artificial intelligence software for surveillance; artificial intelligence software; machine learning software; machine learning software for analysis; electricity indicators; proximity switches; proximity sensors; approximation detectors; gesture recognition software. Electronic stock management services; computerised stock management; professional business consultancy and business consultancy for the automation and efficiency improvement of logistics processes, in particular of intralogistics processes; business management and organization consultancy; electronic data processing consultancy, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management. Education and training in the field of logistics processes. Software programming, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; assessment in the field of technology provided by engineers; computer assisted engineering design services, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; engineering services relating to automatic data processing, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; engineering services relating to information technology, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; engineering services relating to robotics, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; engineering services relating to robotics, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; technical design, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; technical engineering, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; engineering project management services, especially, relating to the following sectors: logistics, storage management; design and development of computer software for logistics, design and development of warehouse management software; design and development of computer software for logistics, design and development of warehouse management software, design and development of software for managing supply chains, design and development of computer software for e-business portals; development of computer software for logistics, development of software for inventory management, development of computer software for supply chain management, development of computer software for e-business portals.

Abstract

A sensor switch with water suppression includes a sensor electrode and a photodiode connected to an evaluation circuit. The evaluation circuit generates a capacitive sensor signal indicative of an electrically-conductive object in the proximity of the sensor switch and an optical sensor signal indicative of an object at least partially opaque or impermeable to light in the proximity of the sensor switch. The capacitive sensor signal and the optical sensor signal are correlated with one another to generate an output signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

A sensor button includes at least one capacitive sensor electrode for detecting the presence of a hand and/or a finger in a capacitive detection space and at least one optical sensor for detecting at least one hand and/or finger gesture within a optical detection space. The optical detection space is at least partially more distant from the sensor button than the capacitive detection space. This al-lows to detect gestures by two independent detectors with a movement within or between spaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/94 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Abstract

A sensor button for a public transport vehicle comprises a sensor electrode coupled to a sensor circuit and a RF communication circuit configured to communicate with at least one user device e.g. a cell phone or a RFID token. The sensor button further includes a communication bus interface configured to communicate with a public transport vehicle controller wherein the sensor button is configured to forward data between the at least one user device and the public transport vehicle controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07B 15/00 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• G07C 9/20 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass

Goods & Services

Sensory software, namely, downloadable and recordable software for data acquisition and evaluation of measurements; optical sensors; digital sensors, namely, electric sensors; electronic sensors, namely, electric sensors; infrared sensors; sensor switches, namely, electric switches; electric sensors; electro-optical sensors; electric sensors for engines; hand scanner; infrared scanners; switches, electric; piezoelectric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; tactile electric switches; electronic touch sensitive switches; light barriers being presence detection devices, namely, motion detectors; electric breakers, namely, electric switches; interactive touch screen terminals; mobile operating computer terminals; radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers; radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags; radio transmission and receiving radio signal tuners, in particular for near field communications (NFC); electronic scales; printers, especially, printers for labels and documents; limit switches, namely, cutout switches; photography cameras; 3D cameras; 3D spectacles; 3D scanners; computers, especially, computers for controlling logistical processes; headsets; microphones; downloadable data mining software; downloadable computer software to automate data warehousing; downloadable computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; downloadable computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; downloadable computer software to enable retrieval of data; downloadable computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals; downloadable image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software for automation of data warehousing and database searching; downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; downloadable computer software for the management of information; intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis, namely, gateway routers; downloadable artificial intelligence software for analysis in the field of performing analysis of manufacturing and logistics data; downloadable artificial intelligence and machine learning software for analysis of manufacturing and logistics data; downloadable artificial intelligence software for surveillance; downloadable artificial intelligence software for performing analysis of manufacturing and logistics data; downloadable machine learning software; downloadable machine learning software for analysis; electricity indicators, namely, electronic indicator panels; electronic proximity switches; proximity sensors; approximation detectors, namely, motion detectors; downloadable gesture recognition software Electronic stock management services, namely, inventory management; computerised stock management, namely, inventory management; professional business consultancy and business consultancy for the automation and efficiency improvement of logistics processes, in particular of intralogistics processes; business management and organization consultancy; electronic data processing consultancy, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors Education and training, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field of logistics processes Software programming for others, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; assessment in the field of technology provided by engineers, namely, engineering consultation; computer assisted engineering design services, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; engineering services relating to automatic data processing, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; engineering services relating to information technology, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; engineering services relating to robotics, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; technical design, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; technical engineering, especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; engineering project management services, namely, engineering consultation especially, relating to the logistics and storage management sectors; design and development of computer software for logistics, design and development of warehouse management software; design and development of software for managing supply chains, design and development of computer software for e-business portals; development of computer software for logistics, development of software for inventory management, development of computer software for supply chain management, development of computer software for e-business portals

Abstract

A sensor switch including a first sensor electrode and a second sensor electrode at least partially surrounding the first sensor electrode. An evaluation and control circuit of the sensor switch is configured to generate a switch output signal if a first sensor electrode attenuation signal indicates a high signal attenuation, a second sensor electrode attenuation signal indicates a low signal attenuation, and a cross-coupling signal from the first to the second electrode indicates a low cross-coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Goods & Services

Sensory software; Optical sensors; Digital sensors; Electronic sensors; Sensors; Sensor switches; Electric sensors; Electro-optical sensors; Sensors for engines; Hand scanner; Infrared scanners; Switches, electric; Piezoelectric switches; Electronic motion sensitive switches; Tactile switches [electric]; Electronic touch sensitive switches; Light barriers; Electric breakers [switches]; Interactive touch screen terminals; Mobile operating terminals; Radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers; Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags; Radio transmission and receiving tuners, in particular for near field communications [NFC]; Electronic scales; Printers, Especially, Printers for labels and documents; Limit switches; Cameras [photography]; 3D cameras; 3D spectacles; 3D scanners; Computers, Especially, Computers for controlling logistical processes; Headsets; Microphones; Data mining software; Computer software to automate data warehousing; Computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; Computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; Computer software to enable retrieval of data; Computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals; Image recognition software; Downloadable cloud computing software; Downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; Downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; Downloadable computer software for the management of information; Intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; Artificial intelligence software for analysis; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Artificial intelligence software for surveillance; Artificial intelligence software; Machine learning software; Machine learning software for analysis; Electricity indicators; Proximity switches; Proximity sensors; Approximation detectors; Gesture recognition software. Electronic stock management services; Computerised stock management; Professional business consultancy and business consultancy for the automation and efficiency improvement of logistics processes, in particular of intralogistics processes; Business management and organization consultancy. Education and training in the field of logistics processes. Software programming, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Technical and Electronic data processing consultancy, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Advisory services relating to industrial engineering; Assessment in the field of technology provided by engineers; Computer assisted engineering design services, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Engineering services relating to automatic data processing, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Engineering services relating to information technology, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Engineering services relating to robotics, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Engineering services relating to robotics, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Technical design, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Technical engineering, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Engineering project management services, Especially, Relating to the following sectors: Logistics, Storage management; Design and development of computer software for logistics, Design and development of warehouse management software; Design and development of computer software for logistics, Design and development of warehouse management software, Design and development of software for managing supply chains, Design and development of computer software for e-business portals; Development of computer software for logistics, Development of software for inventory management, Development of computer software for supply chain management, Development of computer software for e-business portals.

Abstract

A sensor switch with water suppression comprises a sensor electrode and a photodiode connected to an evaluation circuit. The evaluation circuit generates a capacitive sensor signal indicative of an electrically conductive object in the proximity of the sensor switch and an optical sensor signal indicative of an object impermeable to light in the proximity of the sensor switch. The capacitive sensor signal and the optical sensor signal are correlated to generate an output signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/94 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Abstract

A sensor switch comprises a first sensor electrode and a second sensor electrode at least partially surrounding the first sensor electrode. An evaluation and control circuit is configured to generate a switch output signal if a first sensor electrode attenuation signal indicates a high attenuation, a second sensor electrode attenuation signal indicates a low attenuation and a cross coupling signal from the first to the second electrode indicates a low cross coupling.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Abstract

A switch and preferably a sensor switch comprises a capacitive and/or optical sensor for detecting the presence of a body part and a housing defining a mounting plane. The housing further comprises at least one lighting window, covering at least one light source. The at least one light source provides a light beam in a plane parallel to the mounting plane or under an angle directed to the mounting plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches
• H03K 17/94 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Abstract

A capacitive sensor including a sensor electrode connected to a signal generation circuit and a signal evaluation circuit. The signal generation circuit contains a signal generator that is a noise generator or a pseudo-noise generator, the signal evaluation circuit includes a synchronous rectifier. The synchronous rectifier is connected for synchronization to the signal generator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants
• G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Goods & Services

Sensory software; optical sensors; digital sensors; electronic sensors; window opening and closing detecting sensors; door opening and closing detecting sensors; sensors used in plant control; sensors for measuring instruments; touchscreen sensors; sensor controllers; sensors for use with machine tools; sensors for monitoring physical movements; privacy protection sensors; sensors for use in the control of engines; sensors for determining positions; electronic sensors for measuring solar radiation; sensors; sensor switches; electric sensors; photoelectric sensors; ultrasonic sensors; piezoelectric sensors; digital sensory devices; sensors for measuring speed; sensors for measuring depth; sensors for controlling engines; on-off sensors; sensors and detectors; sensors for determining velocity; electro-optical sensors; sensors for engines; laser detectors; laser measuring systems; laser range finders; lasers for industrial use; lasers for scientific use; lasers, not for medical purposes; infrared scanners; infrared detectors; infrared thermometers; active infrared sensors; passive infrared detectors; switches; optical switches; electromagnetic switches; electric switches; piezoelectric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; tactile electric switches; electronic touch sensitive switches; electric breakers [switches]; level indicators; level sensors; level switches; level gauging poles; level meters; level detectors; level indicators [spirit levels]; level meters for liquids; level meters of liquids; level measuring devices for surveying; liquid level meters for use in motor vehicles; data mining software; computer software to automate data warehousing; computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; computer software to enable retrieval of data; image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software; downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; downloadable computer software for the management of information; intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; artificial intelligence software for performing analysis; artificial intelligence and machine learning software; artificial intelligence software for surveillance; artificial intelligence software; machine learning software; machine learning software for analysis; adaptive software; computer software for use in remote meters monitoring; hardware reliability software; predictive maintenance software; software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; software converters of natural language into machine executable commands; system and system support software, and firmware; interfaces for computer software; graphical user interface software; software for controlling and managing integrated circuit components; hardware testing software; switchboard indicating lamps; electricity indicators; pressure transducers; torque sensors; digital indicators; electronic control instruments; electro-optic transducers; luminous indicators; piezoelectrical transducers; proximity switches; proximity sensors; approximation detectors; gesture recognition software; airborne data acquisition instruments. Aeronautical apparatus, machines and devices; structural parts of buses. Training in the field of use of optical sensors. Architectural and engineering services; consultancy services relating to product engineering; advisory services relating to design engineering; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; assessment of engineers in the field of technology provided by engineers; assessment in the field of science provided by engineers; computer assisted engineering design planning; computer assisted engineering design and drawing services; computer assisted engineering design services; electrical engineering services; engineering services for others; engineering feasibility studies; research in the field of electrical engineering; research relating to mechanical engineering; research in the field of technology provided by engineers; engineering services relating to automatic data processing; engineering services for the design of structures; engineering services for the analysis of machinery; engineering services relating to information technology; engineering services relating to the design of electronic systems; engineering services relating to machine tool design; engineering services relating to robotic techniques; engineering services relating to robotics; technical design; technical engineering services; engineering project management; estimations in the field of technology provided by engineers; design and development of computer software for logistics; design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals.

Goods & Services

Sensory software; optical sensors; digital sensors; electronic sensors; window opening and closing detecting sensors; door opening and closing detecting sensors; sensors used in plant control; sensors for measuring instruments; touchscreen sensors; sensor controllers; sensors for use with machine tools; sensors for monitoring physical movements; privacy protection sensors; sensors for use in the control of engines; sensors for determining positions; electronic sensors for measuring solar radiation; sensors; sensor switches; electric sensors; photoelectric sensors; ultrasonic sensors; piezoelectric sensors; digital sensory devices; sensors for measuring speed; sensors for measuring depth; sensors for controlling engines; on-off sensors; sensors and detectors; sensors for determining velocity; electro-optical sensors; sensors for engines; laser detectors; laser measuring systems; laser range finders; lasers for industrial use; lasers for scientific use; lasers, not for medical purposes; infrared scanners; infrared detectors; infrared thermometers; active infrared sensors; passive infrared detectors; switches; optical switches; electromagnetic switches; electric switches; piezoelectric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; tactile electric switches; electronic touch sensitive switches; electric breakers [switches]; level indicators; level sensors; level switches; level gauging poles; level meters; level detectors; level indicators [spirit levels]; level meters for liquids; level meters of liquids; level measuring devices for surveying; liquid level meters for use in motor vehicles; data mining software; computer software to automate data warehousing; computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; computer software to enable retrieval of data; image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software; downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; downloadable computer software for the management of information; intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; artificial intelligence software for performing analysis; artificial intelligence and machine learning software; artificial intelligence software for surveillance; artificial intelligence software; machine learning software; machine learning software for analysis; adaptive software; computer software for use in remote meters monitoring; hardware reliability software; predictive maintenance software; software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; software converters of natural language into machine executable commands; system and system support software, and firmware; interfaces for computer software; graphical user interface software; software for controlling and managing integrated circuit components; hardware testing software; switchboard indicating lamps; electricity indicators; pressure transducers; torque sensors; digital indicators; electronic control instruments; electro-optic transducers; luminous indicators; piezoelectrical transducers; proximity switches; proximity sensors; approximation detectors; gesture recognition software; airborne data acquisition instruments. Aeronautical apparatus, machines and devices; structural parts of buses. Training in the field of use of optical sensors. Architectural and engineering services; consultancy services relating to product engineering; advisory services relating to design engineering; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; assessment of engineers in the field of technology provided by engineers; assessment in the field of science provided by engineers; computer assisted engineering design planning; computer assisted engineering design and drawing services; computer assisted engineering design services; electrical engineering services; engineering services for others; engineering feasibility studies; research in the field of electrical engineering; research relating to mechanical engineering; research in the field of technology provided by engineers; engineering services relating to automatic data processing; engineering services for the design of structures; engineering services for the analysis of machinery; engineering services relating to information technology; engineering services relating to the design of electronic systems; engineering services relating to machine tool design; engineering services relating to robotic techniques; engineering services relating to robotics; technical design; technical engineering services; engineering project management; estimations in the field of technology provided by engineers; design and development of computer software for logistics; design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals.

Goods & Services

(1) Sensory software for controlling acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; optical sensors; digital acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; electronic acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; window opening and closing detecting sensors; door opening and closing detecting sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors used in industrial plant control; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for measuring instruments; touchscreen sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensor controllers; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for use with machine tools; sensors for monitoring physical movements; privacy protection sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for use in the control of engines; sensors for determining positions; electronic sensors for measuring solar radiation; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; sensor touch-sensitive switches; electric acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; photoelectric sensors; ultrasonic sensors; piezoelectric sensors; digital sensory acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration switches ; sensors for measuring speed; sensors for measuring depth; electrical controllers for diesel engines; on-off sensors namely power switches; sensors and detectors for determining acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration; sensors for determining velocity; electro-optical sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for engines; laser detectors; laser distance measuring sensors ; laser range finders; lasers for use in industrial cutting and welding applications; cutting and welding lasers for scientific use; lasers scanners, not for medical purposes; infrared scanners; infrared detectors; infrared thermometers; active infrared sensors; passive infrared detectors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration switches; optical switches; electromagnetic switches; electric switches; piezoelectric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; tactile electric switches; electronic touch sensitive switches; electric breakers [switches]; level indicators; level sensors; level switches; level gauging poles; level meters; level detectors; level indicators [spirit levels]; level meters for liquids; level meters of liquids; laser for surveying; liquid level meters for use in motor vehicles; blockchain data mining computer software; computer software to automate data warehousing; computer software to enable searching and retrieval of cryptocurrency blockchain data; computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; computer software to enable retrieval of acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration data in factory automation for industrial manufacturing purposes; image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software for cloud infrastructure management and automation; downloadable cloud computer software for connecting computers and for enabling cloud computing downloadable mobile applications for the evaluation and analysis of data utilizing machine learning; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information in factory automation for industrial manufacturing; downloadable computer utility software for file management; intelligent network gateways; artificial intelligence software for performing analysis of processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; software for use in the evaluation and analysis of data utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence; artificial intelligence software for surveillance; artificial intelligence software for controlling processes and operations of factory automation for industrial manufacturing; machine learning software for controlling processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; machine learning software for analysis of for processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; adaptive software for controlling processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; computer software for use in remote meters monitoring for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; hardware reliability software namely computer utility diagnostics software for error detection and correction; predictive maintenance software namely utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics and error detection and correction; utility software programs for performing system diagnostics and troubleshooting; software converters of natural language into machine executable commands; interface cards and boards for computer software; graphical user interface software; software for controlling and managing integrated circuit components; utility software for hardware testing and diagnostics; switchboard indicating lamps; electricity indicators; pressure transducers; torque sensors; digital indicators; electronic controllers for controlling processes and operations of factory automation in industrial manufacturing; electro-optic transducers; luminous indicators; piezoelectrical transducers; proximity switches; proximity sensors; gesture recognition software; airborne data acquisition instruments namely camera systems for drones. (2) Aeronautical apparatus, machines and devices namely airplanes, airships, aircraft , aeroplanes, aerial conveyors, aerostats, aircraft fuselages, aircraft landing gear, aircraft steering systems, aircraft landing gear wheels, aircraft propellers, aircraft tires, structural parts of buses. (1) Training in the field of use of optical sensors. (2) Architectural services; electrical, mechanical and industrial engineering services; consultancy services for product design; advisory services relating to industrial engineering advisory services for industrial design; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; assessments in the field of factory automation provided by industrial engineers; scientific research in the field of factory automation provided by industrial engineers; computer assisted engineering design planning; computer assisted industrial engineering design services; computer-assisted drawing services; computer assisted industrial engineering design services; electrical engineering services; industrial engineering services for others; engineering feasibility studies; research in the field of electrical engineering; research relating to mechanical engineering; industrial engineering research in the field of technology provided by industrial engineers; engineering services relating to automatic data processing; engineering services for the design of structures; industrial engineering services for the analysis of machinery used in factory automation for industrial manufacturing; providing industrial engineering services in the field of information technology; industrial engineering services in the field of design of electronic factory automation engineering services relating to machine tool design; engineering services relating to robotic techniques; engineering services relating to robotics; industrial design; computer software engineering services; engineering project management services in the field of factory automation for industrial manufacturing; providing technology consultancy by industrial engineers in the fields of factory automation for industrial manufacturing; design and development of computer software for logistics; design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management services; design and hosting of e-business web portals.

Goods & Services

(1) Sensory software for controlling acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; optical sensors; digital acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; electronic acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; window opening and closing detecting sensors; door opening and closing detecting sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors used in industrial plant control; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for measuring instruments; touchscreen sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensor controllers; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for use with machine tools; sensors for monitoring physical movements; privacy protection sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for use in the control of engines; sensors for determining positions; electronic sensors for measuring solar radiation; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; sensor touch-sensitive switches; electric acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors; photoelectric sensors; ultrasonic sensors; piezoelectric sensors; digital sensory acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration switches ; sensors for measuring speed; sensors for measuring depth; electrical controllers for diesel engines; on-off sensors namely power switches; sensors and detectors for determining acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration; sensors for determining velocity; electro-optical sensors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration sensors for engines; laser detectors; laser distance measuring sensors ; laser range finders; lasers for use in industrial cutting and welding applications; cutting and welding lasers for scientific use; lasers scanners, not for medical purposes; infrared scanners; infrared detectors; infrared thermometers; active infrared sensors; passive infrared detectors; acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration switches; optical switches; electromagnetic switches; electric switches; piezoelectric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; tactile electric switches; electronic touch sensitive switches; electric breakers [switches]; level indicators; level sensors; level switches; level gauging poles; level meters; level detectors; level indicators [spirit levels]; level meters for liquids; level meters of liquids; laser for surveying; liquid level meters for use in motor vehicles; blockchain data mining computer software; computer software to automate data warehousing; computer software to enable searching and retrieval of cryptocurrency blockchain data; computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; computer software to enable retrieval of acceleration, distance, gas, humidity, infrared, liquid level, motion, oil level, optical, position, pressure, capacitive touch, proximity, temperature, timing, velocity, and vibration data in factory automation for industrial manufacturing purposes; image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software for cloud infrastructure management and automation; downloadable cloud computer software for connecting computers and for enabling cloud computing downloadable mobile applications for the evaluation and analysis of data utilizing machine learning; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information in factory automation for industrial manufacturing; downloadable computer utility software for file management; intelligent network gateways; artificial intelligence software for performing analysis of processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; software for use in the evaluation and analysis of data utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence; artificial intelligence software for surveillance; artificial intelligence software for controlling processes and operations of factory automation for industrial manufacturing; machine learning software for controlling processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; machine learning software for analysis of for processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; adaptive software for controlling processes and operations for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; computer software for use in remote meters monitoring for factory automation in industrial manufacturing; hardware reliability software namely computer utility diagnostics software for error detection and correction; predictive maintenance software namely utility programs for performing computer system diagnostics and error detection and correction; utility software programs for performing system diagnostics and troubleshooting; software converters of natural language into machine executable commands; interface cards and boards for computer software; graphical user interface software; software for controlling and managing integrated circuit components; utility software for hardware testing and diagnostics; switchboard indicating lamps; electricity indicators; pressure transducers; torque sensors; digital indicators; electronic controllers for controlling processes and operations of factory automation in industrial manufacturing; electro-optic transducers; luminous indicators; piezoelectrical transducers; proximity switches; proximity sensors; gesture recognition software; airborne data acquisition instruments namely camera systems for drones. (2) Aeronautical apparatus, machines and devices namely airplanes, airships, aircraft , aeroplanes, aerial conveyors, aerostats, aircraft fuselages, aircraft landing gear, aircraft steering systems, aircraft landing gear wheels, aircraft propellers, aircraft tires, structural parts of buses. (1) Training in the field of use of optical sensors. (2) Architectural services; electrical, mechanical and industrial engineering services; consultancy services for product design; advisory services relating to industrial engineering advisory services for industrial design; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; assessments in the field of factory automation provided by industrial engineers; scientific research in the field of factory automation provided by industrial engineers; computer assisted engineering design planning; computer assisted industrial engineering design services; computer-assisted drawing services; computer assisted industrial engineering design services; electrical engineering services; industrial engineering services for others; engineering feasibility studies; research in the field of electrical engineering; research relating to mechanical engineering; industrial engineering research in the field of technology provided by industrial engineers; engineering services relating to automatic data processing; engineering services for the design of structures; industrial engineering services for the analysis of machinery used in factory automation for industrial manufacturing; providing industrial engineering services in the field of information technology; industrial engineering services in the field of design of electronic factory automation engineering services relating to machine tool design; engineering services relating to robotic techniques; engineering services relating to robotics; industrial design; computer software engineering services; engineering project management services in the field of factory automation for industrial manufacturing; providing technology consultancy by industrial engineers in the fields of factory automation for industrial manufacturing; design and development of computer software for logistics; design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management services; design and hosting of e-business web portals.

Goods & Services

Sensory software, namely, downloadable and recordable software for data acquisition and evaluation of measurements; sensors used in industrial manufacturing control, namely, motion sensors, sensors for detecting the presence of people, sensors for detecting the presence of a body part, distance sensors; electronic motion sensitive switches; electronic touch sensitive switches for door opening or stop requests in public transport vehicles; downloadable and recorded data mining software; downloadable and recorded computer software to automate data warehousing; downloadable and recorded computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; downloadable and recorded computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; downloadable and recorded computer software to enable retrieval of data; downloadable and recorded image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software for automation of data warehousing and database searching; downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; downloadable computer software for the management of information; downloadable artificial intelligence software for performing analysis of manufacturing and logistics data; downloadable software using artificial intelligence for machine learning; downloadable software using artificial intelligence for surveillance; downloadable machine learning software; downloadable machine learning software for analysis of manufacturing and logistics data; downloadable computer software for remote meter monitoring; downloadable software for determining hardware reliability; downloadable predictive maintenance software; downloadable software for converting natural language into machine executable commands; downloadable graphical user interface software; downloadable software for controlling and managing integrated circuit components; downloadable hardware testing software; downloadable gesture recognition software structural parts of buses training in the field of use of optical sensors Architectural and engineering services; consultancy services relating to product engineering; advisory services relating to design engineering; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, assessment of engineers in the field of technology provided by engineers; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, assessment in the field of science provided by engineers; computer assisted engineering design planning; computer assisted engineering design and drawing services; computer assisted engineering design services; electrical engineering services; engineering services for others; engineering, namely, providing engineering feasibility studies; research in the field of electrical engineering; research relating to mechanical engineering; engineering, namely, research in the field of technology provided by engineers; engineering services relating to automatic data processing; engineering services for the design of structures; engineering services for the analysis of machinery; engineering services relating to information technology; engineering services relating to the design of electronic systems; engineering services relating to machine tool design; engineering services relating to robotic techniques; engineering services relating to robotics; engineering services, namely, technical design in the field of engineering; technical engineering services; engineering project management; design and development of computer software for logistics; supply chain management and e-business portals

Goods & Services

Sensory software, namely, downloadable and recordable software for data acquisition and evaluation of measurements; optical sensors; digital sensors, namely, sensors that detect touch and liquid level; electronic sensors for measuring the distance of an object and liquid levels; sensors for detecting when windows are opened or closed; sensors for detecting when doors are opened or closed; sensors used in plant control, namely, motion sensors, sensors for detecting the presence of people, sensors for detecting the presence of a body part, distance sensors; distance, liquid level, pressure, and temperature sensors for measuring instruments; touchscreen sensors; sensor controllers, namely, controllers for motion sensors, sensors for detecting the presence of people, sensors for detecting the presence of a body part, distance sensors; sensors for use with machine tools, namely, motion sensors, distance sensors, speed sensors; motion detectors; privacy protection sensors, namely, motion sensors, sensors for detecting the presence of people, sensors for detecting the presence of a body part, distance sensors; sensors for use in the control of engines, namely, motion sensors, vibration sensors, pressure sensors, rotation sensors, distance sensors, speed sensors; sensors for determining positions, namely, optical position sensors and capacitive position sensors; electronic sensors for measuring solar radiation; power switches for sensors; electric sensors; photoelectric sensors; ultrasonic sensors; piezoelectric sensors; sensors for measuring speed; sensors for measuring depth; sensors for determining velocity; electro-optical sensors; sensors for engines, namely, sensors for liquid levels, rotation, speed, temperature and pressure; laser detectors for liquid levels, speed, temperature, pressure and presence of a person or a body part; laser measuring systems; lasers for industrial use; lasers for scientific use; lasers, not for medical purposes; infrared detectors; infrared thermometers not for medical purposes; active infrared sensors; passive infrared detectors; optical switches; electromagnetic switches; electric switches; piezoelectric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; tactile electric switches; electronic touch sensitive switches; electric circuit breakers; level indicators; level gauging poles; level detectors, namely, level gauges; liquid filling level indicators for use with alcoholic spirits; level meters for liquids; level measuring devices for surveying; liquid level meters for use in motor vehicles; downloadable and recorded data mining software; downloadable and recorded computer software to automate data warehousing; downloadable and recorded computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; downloadable and recorded computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; downloadable and recorded computer software to enable retrieval of data; downloadable and recorded image recognition software; downloadable cloud computing software for automation of data warehousing and database searching; downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; downloadable computer software for the management of information; downloadable artificial intelligence software for performing analysis of manufacturing and logistics data; downloadable software using artificial intelligence for machine learning; downloadable software using artificial intelligence for surveillance; downloadable machine learning software; downloadable machine learning software for analysis of manufacturing and logistics data; downloadable computer software for remote meter monitoring; downloadable software for determining hardware reliability; downloadable predictive maintenance software; downloadable software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; downloadable software for converting natural language into machine executable commands; downloadable human machine interface for software; downloadable graphical user interface software; downloadable software for controlling and managing integrated circuit components; downloadable hardware testing software; electricity indicators; pressure transducers that convert hydraulic or pneumatic pressure into analog electrical signals for monitoring and controlling hydraulic or pneumatic systems; torque sensors; electro-optic transducers; luminous indicators, being structural parts of sensors, namely, sensors for detecting presence, motion, distance, liquid level, pressure, temperature, vibration, speed, distance, rotation, position, and solar radiation; piezoelectrical transducers; electrical proximity switches; proximity sensors; approximation detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and detecting the approximation of a person or an object; downloadable gesture recognition software Structural parts of buses Training in the field of use of optical sensors Architectural and engineering services; consultancy services relating to product engineering; advisory services relating to design engineering; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, assessment of engineers in the field of technology provided by engineers; consulting in the field of engineering, namely, assessment in the field of science provided by engineers; computer assisted engineering design planning; computer assisted engineering design and drawing services; computer assisted engineering design services; electrical engineering services; engineering services for others; engineering, namely, providing engineering feasibility studies; research in the field of electrical engineering; research relating to mechanical engineering; engineering, namely, research in the field of technology provided by engineers; engineering services relating to automatic data processing; engineering services for the design of structures; engineering services for the analysis of machinery; engineering services relating to information technology; engineering services relating to the design of electronic systems; engineering services relating to machine tool design; engineering services relating to robotic techniques; engineering services relating to robotics; engineering services, namely, technical design; technical engineering services; engineering project management; design and development of computer software for logistics; design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals

Abstract

A capacitive sensor comprises a sensor electrode connected to a signal generation circuit and a signal evaluation circuit. The signal generation circuit comprising a signal generator being a noise generator or a pseudo-noise generator, the signal evaluation circuit comprising a synchronous rectifier. The synchronous rectifier is connected for synchronization to the signal generator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Goods & Services

Sensory software; Optical sensors; Digital sensors; Electronic sensors; Window opening and closing detecting sensors; Door opening and closing detecting sensors; Sensors used in plant control; Sensors for measuring instruments; Touchscreen sensors; Sensor controllers; Sensors for use with machine tools; Sensors for monitoring physical movements; Privacy protection sensors; Sensors for use in the control of engines; Sensors for determining position; Electronical sensors for measuring solar radiation; Sensors; Sensor switches; Electric sensors; Photoelectric sensors; Ultrasonic sensors; Piezoelectric sensors; Digital sensory devices; Sensors for measuring speed; Sensors for measuring depth; On-off sensors; Sensors and detectors; Sensors for determining velocity; Electro-optical sensors; Sensors for engines; Laser detectors; Laser measuring systems; Laser range finders; Lasers for industrial use; Lasers for scientific use; Lasers, not for medical purposes; Infrared scanners; Infrared detectors; Infrared thermometers; Active infra-red sensors; Passive infrared detectors; Commutators; Optical switches; Electromagnetic switches; Switches, electric; Piezoelectric switches; Electronic motion sensitive switches; Tactile switches [electric]; Electronic touch sensitive switches; Electric breakers [switches]; Level indicators; Level sensors; Liquid level switches; Level gauging poles; Level meters; Filling level detectors; Level indicators [spirit levels]; Liquid level meters; Instruments for measuring levels of fluids; Level measuring machines [for surveying]; Fluid level measuring apparatus for use in motor vehicles; Data mining software; Computer software to automate data warehousing; Computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; Computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; Computer software to enable retrieval of data; Image recognition software; Downloadable cloud computing software; Downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; Downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; Downloadable computer software for the management of information; Intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; Artificial intelligence software for analysis; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Artificial intelligence software for surveillance; Artificial intelligence software; Machine learning software; Machine learning software for analysis; Adaptive software; Computer software for use in remote meter monitoring; Hardware reliability software; Predictive maintenance software; Software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; Software converters of natural language into machine executable commands; System and system support software, and firmware; Interfaces for computers; Graphical user interface software; Software for operating and managing integrated circuit components; Hardware testing software; Switchboard indicating lamps; Electricity indicators; Pressure transducers; Torque transducers; Digital indicators; Electronic control instruments; Electro-optic transducers; Luminous indicators; Piezoelectrical transducers; Proximity switches; Proximity sensors; Approximation detectors; Gesture recognition software; Airborne data acquisition instruments. Aeronautical apparatus, machines and appliances; Buses and structural parts therefor. Training in the use of optical sensors. Architectural and engineering services; Consultancy services relating to product engineering; Advisory services relating to design engineering; Advisory services relating to industrial engineering; Assessment in the field of technology provided by engineers; Assessment in the field of science provided by engineers; Computer assisted engineering design services; Computer-aided engineering design and drawing services; Computer-aided engineering design services; Electrical engineering services; Engineering services for others; Engineering feasibility studies; Research in the field of electrical engineering; Research relating to mechanical engineering; Research in the field of technology provided by engineers; Engineering services relating to automatic data processing; Engineering services for the design of structures; Engineering services for the analysis of machinery; Engineering services relating to information technology; Engineering services relating to the design of electronic systems; Engineering services relating to machine tool design; Engineering services relating to robotics; Technical design; Technical engineering; Engineering project management services; Estimations in the field of technology provided by engineers; Design and development of computer software for logistics; Design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals; Development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals.

Goods & Services

Sensory software; Optical sensors; Digital sensors; Electronic sensors; Window opening and closing detecting sensors; Door opening and closing detecting sensors; Sensors used in plant control; Sensors for measuring instruments; Touchscreen sensors; Sensor controllers; Sensors for use with machine tools; Sensors for monitoring physical movements; Privacy protection sensors; Sensors for use in the control of engines; Sensors for determining position; Electronical sensors for measuring solar radiation; Sensors; Sensor switches; Electric sensors; Photoelectric sensors; Ultrasonic sensors; Piezoelectric sensors; Digital sensory devices; Sensors for measuring speed; Sensors for measuring depth; On-off sensors; Sensors and detectors; Sensors for determining velocity; Electro-optical sensors; Sensors for engines; Laser detectors; Laser measuring systems; Laser range finders; Lasers for industrial use; Lasers for scientific use; Lasers, not for medical purposes; Infrared scanners; Infrared detectors; Infrared thermometers; Active infra-red sensors; Passive infrared detectors; Commutators; Optical switches; Electromagnetic switches; Switches, electric; Piezoelectric switches; Electronic motion sensitive switches; Tactile switches [electric]; Electronic touch sensitive switches; Electric breakers [switches]; Level indicators; Level sensors; Liquid level switches; Level gauging poles; Level meters; Filling level detectors; Level indicators [spirit levels]; Liquid level meters; Instruments for measuring levels of fluids; Level measuring machines [for surveying]; Fluid level measuring apparatus for use in motor vehicles; Data mining software; Computer software to automate data warehousing; Computer software to enable searching and retrieval of data; Computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data; Computer software to enable retrieval of data; Image recognition software; Downloadable cloud computing software; Downloadable mobile applications for the management of data; Downloadable mobile applications for the management of information; Downloadable computer software for the management of information; Intelligent gateways for real-time data analysis; Artificial intelligence software for analysis; Artificial intelligence and machine learning software; Artificial intelligence software for surveillance; Artificial intelligence software; Machine learning software; Machine learning software for analysis; Adaptive software; Computer software for use in remote meter monitoring; Hardware reliability software; Predictive maintenance software; Software for diagnostics and troubleshooting; Software converters of natural language into machine executable commands; System and system support software, and firmware; Interfaces for computers; Graphical user interface software; Software for operating and managing integrated circuit components; Hardware testing software; Switchboard indicating lamps; Electricity indicators; Pressure transducers; Torque transducers; Digital indicators; Electronic control instruments; Electro-optic transducers; Luminous indicators; Piezoelectrical transducers; Proximity switches; Proximity sensors; Approximation detectors; Gesture recognition software; Airborne data acquisition instruments. Aeronautical apparatus, machines and appliances; Buses and structural parts therefor. Training in the use of optical sensors. Architectural and engineering services; Consultancy services relating to product engineering; Advisory services relating to design engineering; Advisory services relating to industrial engineering; Assessment in the field of technology provided by engineers; Assessment in the field of science provided by engineers; Computer assisted engineering design services; Computer-aided engineering design and drawing services; Computer-aided engineering design services; Electrical engineering services; Engineering services for others; Engineering feasibility studies; Research in the field of electrical engineering; Research relating to mechanical engineering; Research in the field of technology provided by engineers; Engineering services relating to automatic data processing; Engineering services for the design of structures; Engineering services for the analysis of machinery; Engineering services relating to information technology; Engineering services relating to the design of electronic systems; Engineering services relating to machine tool design; Engineering services relating to robotics; Technical design; Technical engineering; Engineering project management services; Estimations in the field of technology provided by engineers; Design and development of computer software for logistics; Design and development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals; Development of computer software for logistics, supply chain management and e-business portals.

Abstract

A capacitive sensor switch comprises a housing and a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly further comprises a printed circuit board holding a sensor circuit with multiple LED and a cover disk on the printed circuit board and oriented towards the front side of the switch. The cover disk comprises an electrically conductive surface connected to the sensor circuit and a plurality of light channels for guiding the LED light.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

Device for detecting the presence of an object close to or within an door opening defined by two door sections comprising at least one sensor at each door sec- tion. Each sensor comprising at least one reference conductor and at least one sensing line insulated and distant from the at least one reference conductor. The at least one sensing line being connected to an amplifier generating an output signal indicating the signal strength and/or attenuation of a signal at the at least one sensing line. A control circuit is provided, further comprising a signal genera- tor and a switch unit having at least a first output and a second output, whereas in a first measurement mode A, the first output is connected to the signal gener- ator and the second output is connected to ground, and in a second measure- ment mode B, the first output is connected to ground and the second output is connected to the signal generator. An evaluation unit is provided for correlating an output signal measured in mode A with an output signal measured in mode B.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/46 - Detection using safety edges responsive to changes in electrical capacitance
• H03K 17/975 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a capacitive movable element
• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Abstract

The invention relates to a folding ramp for vehicles comprising a ramp plate and a ramp tray, which ramp tray has at least one inductive sensor integrated into the ramp tray. The sensor has a covering cap, which extends beyond an opening in the ramp tray for accommodating the sensor, by means of a supporting edge. The covering cap is mechanically decoupled from a sensor element in the interior of the housing. The covering cap is preferably composed of a glass-fiber-reinforced plastic and thus can absorb high compressive forces without the sensor element being loaded.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 3/06 - Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
• H03K 17/95 - Proximity switches using a magnetic detector