An environment monitoring apparatus for vehicles comprises a stereo camera that has two fisheye lenses, an image sensor apparatus having at least two sensor regions for detecting optical signals of the fisheye lenses in a respective one of the sensor regions and for generating and outputting image data signals based on the respective optical signals, wherein the sensor regions each have at least a first part region, which corresponds to a first aperture angle within the maximum aperture angle of the respective fisheye lens, and a second part region that corresponds to a second aperture angle within the maximum aperture angle of the respective fisheye lens, a processing unit for processing the image data signals output by the image sensor apparatus and for providing the processed image data signals, wherein the processing unit can be set in order, in particular at a respective point in time, to selectively process the image data signals corresponding to only one of the part regions, and a control unit for setting the processing unit.
B60R 1/23 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view
B60R 1/31 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles providing stereoscopic vision
G06T 3/047 - Fisheye or wide-angle transformations
A method of reading an optical code encodes a message that has a character chain having a plurality of characters. The method includes recording image data having the optical code; segmenting the image data to locate a region of interest having the optical code; evaluating the image data within the region of interest to read the message; and comparing the read characters of the message with at least one scheme that contains an expectation for at least one position of the message of a character at this position of the optical code to be read and thereby determining a scheme that matches the message and agrees with the read message in a minimum portion of the characters In this respect, a size of a region of interest in which an optical code fits is determined from the scheme and a new region of interest of this size is produced.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
A method of reading an optical code is provided that encodes a message that has a character chain having a plurality of characters, said method comprising the steps: of recording image data having the optical code; evaluating the image data by reading the message, including a first check code read from the optical code; comparing the read characters of the message with at least one scheme that, for a plurality of positions of the message, contains a character that is expected at this position in optical codes to be read; and, when a minimum portion of the characters of the scheme is relocated in the message on the comparison, taking over characters of the scheme into the message. In this respect, a second check code of the message is determined after a taking over of characters from a scheme into the message; and the first check code is compared with the second check code to validate the message changed by taking over characters from the scheme.
A camera for recording 3D image data using a light sectioning process is provided that has an illumination unit to project a light pattern in a focal plane, an image sensor having a plurality of light reception elements in an image plane, a reception optics upstream of the image sensor and having an objective plane, and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to generate the 3D image data by evaluating the light pattern in a recording of the image sensor, wherein the image plane is tilted with respect to the focal plane. In this respect, the reception optics has at least one metaelement here that compensates an oblique light incidence on the light reception elements.
An optical scanning sensor comprises a transmission unit, a reception unit and an evaluation unit. The transmission unit is configured to emit a transmission signal into a predetermined scanning zone of the sensor. The reception unit is configured to detect a reflected or remitted portion of the transmission signal and to output a corresponding reception signal. Furthermore, the evaluation unit is configured to detect at least one object in the scanning zone of the sensor based on the reception signal. The scanning zone comprises a partial zone that differs from the remaining scanning zone by at least one characteristic with respect to the transmission signal, the reception signal and/or the evaluation of the reception signal. The evaluation unit is configured to detect interference influences, which hinder the detection of the object, based on a portion of the reception signal that is associated with the partial zone.
The present invention relates to an optical sensor for the detection of at least one height profile of an object surface in accordance with the principle of light sectioning method. The optical sensor comprises a light transmitter which is configured to project at least one light line onto the object surface, a receiving unit comprising a light receiver having an array of receiving elements and a receiving optics arranged upstream of the light receiver for generating an image of the at least one projected light onto the light receiver, and an evaluation unit connected to the light receiver and configured for determining the height profile from an image of the at least one projected light line recorded by the light receiver. The receiving unit further comprises a tuneable aperture associated with the receiving optics and configured for varying the size and/or the shape of the aperture of the receiving optics, wherein the evaluation unit is configured for controlling the tuneable aperture in dependence from at least one image parameter of the image of the at least one projected light line.
An optoelectronic code reader for reading optical codes that has at least one light reception element for generating image data from received light and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to segment the image data to locate regions of interest having assumed optical codes and to process the regions of interest by a decoding process to read the code content of an optical code in the region of interest,
characterized in that
the control and evaluation unit is further configured to recognize a label in the image data and to process a region of interest differently by the decoding process when the region of interest is part of a label 22) than when the region of interest is not part of a label.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06V 30/424 - Postal images, e.g. labels or addresses on parcels or postal envelopes
A method of safeguarding a machine is provided in which a sensor monitors the machine and generates data thereon that are evaluated so that a hazardous situation is recognized and the machine is safeguarded in the event of a hazardous situation, wherein a check is made in a detection capability check whether an estimation of a hazardous situation is possible and the machine is otherwise safeguarded. In this respect, the sensor data are evaluated in a process of machine learning having at least one figure of quality in the detection capability check and an estimation of a hazardous situation is only considered possible with a sufficient figure of quality.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
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Goods & Services
Conveyors being machines; conveyor belts; baggage conveyors; Conveyors being machines in the fields of airports, logistics, parcel and luggage transport; Machines and apparatus for controlling, improving and regulating the operation of conveyors, in particular the transportability, dimensioning, classification, segmenting and identification of goods and luggage with and without artificial intelligence Industrial sensors, namely, optoelectronic and photoelectric sensors; Laser scanners; Security laser scanners; Optical scanners, not including document scanners; Optoelectronic, photoelectric and RFID apparatus and systems consisting thereof and reading tunnels; Cameras for photography, 2D cameras, 3D cameras, Multicamera systems for monitoring baggage handling systems; downloadable and recorded software, namely, artificial intelligence software, machine learning software and neuronal networks, for automatic identification, control, improvement and regulation, in particular of the transportability, dimensioning, classification, segmentation and identification of goods and luggage, prevention of congestion and accidents through pieces of luggage, collection of statistical information, avoidance of loss of and/or damage to goods and luggage, evaluation of goods and luggage, identification of luggage classes, in particular IATA classes, in particular for automation in the fields of airports, logistics, baggage handling, manufacture, quality assurance, warehousing, goods flow, transport, automobiles, transport; Optoelectronic volume-measuring and dimensioning systems, in particular based on cameras or distance-measuring laser scanners; Apparatus and instruments for weighing; downloadable and recorded computer programs for predictive maintenance and controlling of baggage handling systems; Control systems for baggage handling systems, consisting of a single or multiple programmable controllers (PLC) with input and output features for digital devices, with capability of being connected to external supervisory computers Providing assembly, installation, inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of electronic, optical, opto-electronic, acoustoelectric, magnetic, inductive and capacitive systems, apparatus and sensors, all the foregoing including the aforesaid services within the framework of customer services Development and calibration of electronic, optical, opto-electronic, acoustoelectric, magnetic, inductive and capacitive systems, apparatus and sensors; Planning of technical systems; Software development, programming and implementation; Programming of electronic control systems; Parametrization, calibration, programming of industrial sensors and control elements and for the transmission of sensor data to external apparatus; Control technology consulting services; Engineering services; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) featuring software for designing, testing, improving, controlling, and predictive maintenance of baggage handling systems and rental of software for designing, testing, improving, controlling, and predictive maintenance of baggage handling systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Surveying, optical, magnetic, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, measuring, signalling, controlling, regulating, checking and teaching apparatus and instruments, not for medical purposes; Industrial sensors, namely, optical, electronic, optoelectronic, photoelectric, acousto-electric, magnetic, inductive, and capacitive sensors; Light barriers, Light sensors, Fibre-optic systems, Light grids, Positioners, Distance measuring apparatus, color sensors; Optical, electronic, optoelectronic, photoelectric, acousto-electric, magnetic, inductive, capacitive devices and systems consisting thereof, in particular for automation technology, in particular for the automatic inspection of flat and web-shaped materials for the purpose of checking the properties of such materials or for the purpose of detecting defects, for the detection of colour, shape, position, contour, volume, distance, texture or surface quality of objects, for automatic identification, quality control, positioning, handling and control, for automation in the areas of manufacturing, quality assurance, warehousing, goods flow, sales, transport, laboratory, industrial plants, automotive, traffic and public buildings; Electronic position and length measuring instruments, electronic positioners, rotation angle sensors; Electronic interface modules for connecting sensors with other sensors and data lines or data buses; Linear actuators; Code readers, namely, barcode readers, Readers for two-dimensional codes and colour code readers; Electronic, optical and opto-electronic image processing apparatus for automation technology and safety technology; Optical, electronic, optoelectronic, acousto-electrical, magnetic, inductive, capacitive devices and systems for securing and monitoring spatial areas, danger points and hazard areas; Light curtains; Cabinets and key buttons with an electronic base for use in the field of infrared, visible or ultraviolet radiation, and in the field of ultrasound; LIDAR, namely, light detection and ranging apparatus; LIDAR, namely, optical distance measurement apparatus; Optical scanners, not including document scanners; Laser scanners; Security laser scanners; Scanning apparatus, namely laser scanners, spectrometers and sensors with a radius vector, for scanning defined surface and room areas; Emission measurement, process analysis, process control, identification and data transmission devices operating on an electronic, optoelectronic, acousto-electrical, hydrostatic, magnetic, inductive, and capacitive basis; gas velocity meters; apparatus for measuring gas flow; Devices for displaying sensor applications, human-machine interfaces for sensors; Controls, especially for production monitoring; Computer hardware; Network interfaces, Interfaces for computer; Gateways; Routers; Connectors; Repeaters; all the aforesaid goods in particular for recording, reviewing, selecting, storing and transmitting digital data and being a link between the sender in an OT network and the receiver in an IT network; Internet of Things [IoT] gateways and Internet of Things [IoT] sensors; Systems for the transport, positioning and handling of goods and workpieces in industrial processes; Computer programs for measuring, controlling and regulating technology in production and logistics facilities; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and executing logistics, transport and production processes, namely, parcel sorting systems, monitoring of fill levels, compressed air and vibrations, for the navigation of autonomous robots; downloadable and recorded computer software for industrial sensors and controls, especially for maintenance, parametrization, calibration, programming of industrial sensors and controls and for transfer of sensor data to external devices; downloadable and recorded computer software for remote access and control of industrial sensors and controls through the internet; downloadable and recorded Communication and networking software for connecting sensors with computers and networks; Interfaces for computers; downloadable and recorded operational data acquisition software for acquiring sensor data from sensors in production and logistics facilities; downloadable and recorded maintenance software for maintenance of sensors and machines with sensors; downloadable and recorded computer software for data collection, evaluation, processing and storage; downloadable and recorded parameterisation and operating software for parameterization and operation of sensors; Downloadable software applications for use on sensors, gateways, displays, safety controllers and industrial controllers; downloadable and recorded computer programs for making individual settings on sensors, gateways, displays, safety controllers and industrial controllers Providing assembly, installation, acceptance, servicing, maintenance and repair of electronic, optical, optoelectronic, acousto-electrical, magnetic, inductive and capacitive devices and sensors, all the foregoing including the aforesaid services within the framework of customer services Educational services, namely, conducting classes, trainings, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of industrial sensors, sensor technology, sensor applications, sensor software, industrial safety, and sensors for logistics and robotics provided to industry Development and calibration of electronic, optical, optoelectronic, acousto-electrical, magnetic, inductive and capacitive devices and sensors; Planning of technical systems; Software development, programming and implementation; Platform as a service (PaaS) and platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS] featuring software for parameterization, operating, and maintenance of sensors and sensor networks and for monitoring, analyzing, controlling and evaluating sensor data; Programming of electronic control systems; Computer services for the analysis of data; Providing artificial intelligence computer programs on data networks; Computer aided industrial analysis services in the field of industrial sensors and controls, industrial safety and logistics; providing temporary use of software and Software as a service (SaaS), namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software, in the field of industrial sensors and controls; providing data of and for industrial sensors and controls through cloud services; leasing of software in the field of industrial sensor data providing; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of industrial sensors and controls through cloud services; programming and providing of software, especially software for industrial sensors and controls, especially for maintenance, parametrization, calibration, programming of the sensors and for transfer of sensor data to external devices; programming of computer software for remote access and control of industrial sensors and controls through the internet; providing computer servers and electronic platforms for maintenance, parametrization, calibration, programming of industrial sensors and for transfer of sensor data and for remote access and control of industrial sensors and controls through the internet; Control technology consulting services; Engineering services
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Antenna arrangement for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic waves of different polarization
An antenna arrangement for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic waves of different polarization includes an antenna that has at least two feed points arranged spaced apart. The antenna arrangement includes a signal input for a high-frequency input signal and a coupler circuit coupled to the signal input. The coupler circuit includes a first coupler input connected to a first node; a second coupler input connected to a second node; a first coupler output connected to a third node; and a second coupler output connected to a fourth node. The first and third node are electrically coupled to one another via a first line, the second and fourth node are electrically coupled to one another via a third line, a first switching apparatus can electrically couple the first and second node via a second line and a second switching apparatus can electrically couple the third and fourth node via a fourth line.
H01Q 21/24 - Combinations of antenna units polarised in different directions for transmitting or receiving circularly and elliptically polarised waves or waves linearly polarised in any direction
A laser scanner and an electronic circuit for generating laser pulses for a laser scanner, having an input contact for an input voltage,
A laser scanner and an electronic circuit for generating laser pulses for a laser scanner, having an input contact for an input voltage,
having a serial connection connected to the input contact, comprising at least one coil and at least one first diode, wherein the first diode is connected in the forward direction for the input voltage, wherein at least one switch element connected to the serial connection is arranged, wherein a switch path is formed by means of the switch element can be applied to the gate of the switch element, wherein at least one anti-parallel circuit of a laser diode and a second diode is connected to the cathode of the first diode and to the switch element at one end, wherein the anti-parallel circuit of the laser diode and the second diode is connected to at least one first capacitor at the other end and the first capacitor is connected to ground at the other end, and wherein an optical laser pulse can be generated at the laser diode by the laser trigger signal at the switch element.
A method of safeguarding at least one machine (12) that is monitored by at least one sensor (14) that generates sensor data with respect to the machine (12) is provided, wherein movements of a machine model of the machine (12) are carried out in a simulation and synthetic sensor data of a sensor model of the sensor (14) are generated, and wherein a plurality of safety functions (72) are performed in the simulation in which an evaluation is made by safety related evaluation of the simulation whether a hazardous situation is present to output a safety signal to the machine (12) to trigger a safety response in the case of a hazardous situation, The safety functions (72) are here each individually implemented per se in a container.
A method of generating an environmental model of an environment (24) in an industrial plant or logistics plant is provided, wherein a plurality of sensors (18) distributed over the environment (24) detect a respective local partial zone of the environment (24) and the environmental model is assembled therefrom, In this respect, a plurality of autonomous mobile reconnaissance units (12), in particular autonomous mobile robots; move in the environment (24) and at least some of the sensors (18) are part of a mobile reconnaissance unit (12) and thus the environment (24) at changing locations.
The present invention relates to an optical sensor for the detection of at least one height profile of an object surface in accordance with the principle of light sectioning method. The optical sensor comprises a light transmitter which is configured to project at least one light line onto the object surface, a receiving unit comprising a light receiver having an array of receiving elements and a receiving optics arranged upstream of the light receiver for generating an image of the at least one projected light onto the light receiver, and an evaluation unit connected to the light receiver and configured for determining the height profile from an image of the at least one projected light line recorded by the light receiver. The receiving unit further comprises a tuneable aperture associated with the receiving optics and configured for varying the size and/or the shape of the aperture of the receiving optics, wherein the evaluation unit is configured for controlling the tuneable aperture in dependence from at least one image parameter of the image of the at least one projected light line.
A camera device for reading optical codes is provided that has at least one first camera unit having a first camera controller and a first image sensor for recording image data from a first detection zone, that has second camera unit having a second camera controller and that has a second image sensor for recording image data from a second detection zone that overlaps at least partially with the first detection zone, and that has a common control unit, wherein the respective camera controller is configured to locate regions of interest having optical codes in the image data and to transmit the image data of the regions of interest to the common controller. In this respect, the common controller is configured to combine the image data in regions of interest recorded by more than one camera unit and to read an optical code in the region of interest therefrom.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A sensor for monitoring a zone with regard to the presence of at least one object includes a transmission device, a reception device and an evaluation device. The transmission device emits transmission signals into the zone to be monitored. The reception device receives detection signals that include those transmission signals that are reflected or remitted in the zone to be monitored. The evaluation device is configured to determine at least one measurement variable based on the detection signals related to at least one dimension of an object in the zone to be monitored, to determine and output an occupied state of the zone to be monitored if the at least one measurement variable is greater than an entry threshold value, and to determine and output a free state of the zone to be monitored if the at least one measurement variable is smaller than an exit threshold value.
A computer implemented method for determining a level of a medium in a container comprises the following steps carried out by computer hardware components: sending a plurality of pulses through a probe in the container; sensing responses caused by reflections of the pulses; determining a statistical model related to the medium in the container based on the responses; and determining the level of the medium in the container based on the statistical model.
A safety system for localizing at least one mobile object that has variable locations, having at least one control and evaluation unit, having at least one radio location system, and having at least one safety controller, wherein at least one radio transponder is arranged at the mobile object, wherein position data of the radio transponder and thus position data of the mobile object can be determined by means of the radio location system, wherein the position data can be transmitted from the radio location system to the control and evaluation unit, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to cyclically detect the position data of the radio transponder, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to evaluate the position data of the radio location system, and the radio transponder has respective safe primary signal outputs and the radio transponder has respective at least one safe secondary signal output, and wherein the safe primary signal outputs are electronically connected to the safety controller and the safe secondary signal output is connected to the safety controller.
A safety system and a method for the localization of at least two vehicles have at least one control and evaluation unit and at least one radio location system. The radio location system has at least three arranged radio stations. At least one device has at least one radio transponder arranged at the vehicles. The radio location system is configured to determine position data of the radio transponder and thus to determine position data of the vehicles. The position data can be transmitted from the radio station of the radio location system to the control and evaluation unit and/or the position data can be transmitted from the radio transponder to the control and evaluation unit. The control and evaluation unit is configured to cyclically detect the position data of the radio transponder. The radio transponder has an identification and the control and evaluation unit is configured to distinguish the vehicles.
G05D 111/50 - Internal signals, i.e. from sensors located in the vehicle, e.g. from compasses or angular sensors
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
23.
CONTACTLESS SAFEGUARDING AT A COOPERATION ZONE OF A MACHINE
A method for a contactless safeguarding at a cooperation zone of a machine is provided wherein an access zone for a worker is arranged at a first side of the cooperation zone and a working zone of the machine is arranged at a second side, wherein a plurality of protected fields configured in the environment of the cooperation zone are monitored for protected field intrusions by at least one optoelectronic sensor and at least two of the protected fields 38) are arranged in a first sequence starting from the first side such that a worker sequentially intrudes into these protected fields when approaching the cooperation zone, and wherein the protected field intrusions are evaluated to safeguard the machine in the case of an unpermitted combination of protected field intrusions. In this respect, at least two of the protected fields are arranged in a second sequence starting from the second side such that the machine sequentially intrudes in these protected fields when approaching the cooperation zone.
A camera for recording 3D image data using a light sectioning process is provided that has an illumination unit to project a light pattern in a focal plane, an image sensor having a plurality of light reception elements in an image plane, a reception optics upstream of the image sensor and having an objective plane, and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to generate the 3D image data by evaluating the light pattern in a recording of the image sensor, wherein the image plane is tilted with respect to the focal plane. In this respect, the reception optics has at least one metaelement here that compensates an oblique light incidence on the light reception elements.
A method for configuring a PLC device includes a first application being executed with a first graphical user interface. Furthermore, at least one user input is detected on the first graphical user interface. Subsequently, configuration information is generated with at least one configuration parameter for the at least one PLC device based on the detected user input. Furthermore, a second application is executed with a second graphical user interface. Subsequently, a transmission of the configuration information from the first application to the second graphical user interface of the second application takes place. Then, PLC configuration information is generated based on the configuration information by means of the second application. A transmission of the PLC configuration information to the at least one PLC device by the PLC central unit then takes place. Finally, the PLC device loads the received PLC configuration information.
The present invention relates to a position sensor for the spatially resolved detection of objects in a monitored zone, comprising a measurement device for determining respective position signals for detected objects that are located in the monitored zone, an RFID reading device that is arranged adjacent to the measurement device and that is configured to transmit RFID control commands into the monitored zone by generating modulated RFID transmission signals and to receive RFID response signals, which are generated by an RFID transponder arranged at an object in response to received RFID control commands, and to determine a phase shift between the RFID transmission signals and the RFID response signals, and an evaluation unit that is connected to the measurement device and the RFID reading device and that is configured to assign at least one respective, temporally corresponding RFID response signal to a respective position signal determined by the measurement device, considering the determined phase shift of this RFID response signal.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
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DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM FOR A SAFETY DOOR, ESPECIALLY FOR A SLIDING DOOR OR A SWING DOOR
A door handle system mountable to a safety door that opens to the left as well as to a safety door that opens to the right without changing the internal structure of the door handle system. This eases the installation of the door handle system. For doing so, the handle is attached to a gear especially in form of a sector gear. Upon pressing the handle, the gear rolls along a respective one out of two gear racks arranged on opposite second and third sides of a frame structure. A bolt is attached to the frame structure. Depending on the orientation of the door handle system and therefore whether it is installed on left or right opening doors, the gear engages with one of the two gear racks during rotation.
E05C 1/06 - Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly without latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the bolt
E05B 63/04 - Locks with special structural characteristics for alternative use on the right-hand or left-hand side of wings
An optoelectronic sensor for the detection of objects in a monitored zone has a light transmitter for transmitting a transmitted light beam, a scanning unit rotatable about an axis of rotation for the periodic scanning of the monitored zone by the transmitted light beam, a light receiver for generating a received signal from light beams remitted by objects in the monitored zone, an angle measurement unit for determining the angular position of the scanning unit relative to the sensor, and an evaluation unit that is configured to generate measured values with reference to the received signal that indicate whether and in which direction an object has been detected. A device is configured to determine an angular speed of the scanning unit about the axis of rotation and a correction unit is configured to determine a self-rotation of the sensor with respect to the axis of rotation of the scanning unit.
G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01B 11/26 - 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
G01D 5/347 - 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 optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales
G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
G01S 7/4865 - Time delay measurement, e.g. time-of-flight measurement, time of arrival measurement or determining the exact position of a peak
A radar sensor has at least one first radar transceiver semiconductor chip and at least one second radar transceiver semiconductor chip. The first radar transceiver semiconductor chip and the second radar transceiver semiconductor chip each have at least two transmission antennas and at least two receiver antennas and a carrier frequency. The first radar transceiver semiconductor chip and the second radar transceiver semiconductor chip have a common control and evaluation unit, with the control and evaluation unit being configured to control and evaluate the respective transmission antennas and receiver antennas of the first and second radar transceiver semiconductor chips, with the carrier frequencies between the radar transceiver semiconductor chips not being synchronized. The first radar transceiver semiconductor chip and the second radar transceiver semiconductor chip do not have any common radio frequency basis.
The invention relates to an apparatus for a logistics center, in particular an industrial goods warehouse, said apparatus comprising a camera arrangement for detecting a plurality of articles placed on a placement surface within the entire field of view of the camera arrangement, a projection device for projecting information relating to the detection, and an electronic control device that is in signal connection with the camera arrangement and the projection device and that is configured to detect the articles individually by means of image analysis, and to display the detection of a picking up of a respective article from the placement surface and/or a placing of a respective article onto the placement surface in a visually recognizable manner by a projection.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G03B 21/26 - Projecting separately subsidiary matter simultaneously with main image
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G06Q 30/0207 - Discounts or incentives, e.g. coupons or rebates
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Reading an RFID transponder on an object in an apparatus
A system is provided of an apparatus (10) for recording at least one object (12a-b) and of an object (12a-b) arranged in the apparatus (10), wherein an RFID transponder (14) having an antenna (15) is arranged at the object (12a-b), and wherein the apparatus has at least one wall (18) and at least one resonant structure (20) spaced apart from the object (12a-b). The resonant structure (20) is here introduced into the wall (18) as a slot structure.
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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Multiplane scanner and method for detecting objects
A multiplane scanner includes a light transmitter for transmitting a light beam into a monitored zone, a light receiver for receiving the light beam reflected by objects in the monitored zone, an evaluation unit for evaluating a received signal of the light receiver, and a polygonal mirror wheel that is rotatable about a first axis of rotation for a periodic deflection of the light beam. The polygonal mirror wheel has a plurality of mirror facets arranged in ring form and tilted at least partly with respect to one another with respect to the first axis of rotation to scan an angular section of the monitored zone multiple times at different heights per revolution of the polygonal mirror wheel. A beam deflection unit sets an angle of incidence of the light beam on the mirror facets and is arranged between the light transmitter and the polygonal mirror wheel.
G01S 17/32 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
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Detection Apparatus for Identifying an Object Transported by a Conveying Device
The invention relates to a detection apparatus, in particular a code reader, comprising an identification unit for identifying an object transported by a conveying device, in particular a continuous conveyor, further in particular a roller conveyor, characterized in that the detection apparatus has at least a first microphone and is configured to detect the object acoustically, in particular during transport, by means of at least the first microphone, and to initiate an identification process of the object by means of the identification unit only when the object is detected.
G06K 7/02 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by pneumatic or hydraulic means, e.g. sensing punched holes with compressed airMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by sonic means
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A method for the safe operation of a machine, which has a movable machine part comprising a hazardous section, comprises: the movable machine part moving according to a predefined sequence program; and an environment of the hazardous section being monitored, wherein, in the event of an engagement of an object into a defined protective volume, which is dependent on the current position of the hazardous section, within the monitored environment, a safety-related reaction is triggered that comprises the movement of the movable machine part being stopped if the engagement exceeds a defined engagement threshold of the protective volume. For a teaching-in of the protective volume, it is provided: that an initial protective volume is first predefined; that the machine is controlled so that the movable machine part moves according to the predefined sequence program while the environment of the hazardous section is monitored; that, if the movement of the movable machine part is stopped as a result of an object engaging into initial protective volume, a teach-in mode can be started by means of a first user input, in which teach-in mode the movement is continued and position data of objects in the environment of the hazardous section are acquired in so doing; that the teach-in mode can be terminated by means of a second user input; and that the protective volume is defined based on the acquired position data.
A coaxial connector for installation in a device housing comprises a base body that has a flange for placing the coaxial connector against a wall of the device housing, wherein at least two coaxial connection contacts and at least two circuit board contacts electrically connected thereto for connecting the coaxial connector to a circuit board arranged in the device housing are arranged at the base body. The circuit board contacts have axially movable contact pins that are spring-loaded in an extension direction facing away from the base body.
H01R 24/50 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency mounted on a PCB [Printed Circuit Board]
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OPTOELECTRONIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CONTAMINATION OF A FRONT SCREEN
An optoelectronic sensor is provided that has a front screen, a measuring unit, a movable deflection unit, and a contamination test unit moved along with the deflection unit for generating a received contamination test signal from contamination test light reflected at the front screen. In this respect, the contamination light unit has at least two contamination test light transmitters and/or at least two contamination test light receivers to form a plurality of contamination test channels and a control and evaluation unit is configured to detect the object by evaluating a received measurement signal of the measuring unit and to evaluate the contamination of the front screen by evaluating the plurality of received contamination test signals of the plurality of contamination test channels.
A heatable cover for an optical sensor comprises a transparent cover element, a transparent and electrically conductive coating that is arranged at the cover element, and at least two electrodes that are spaced apart from one another and that are each in contact with the conductive coating. A respective distance between a respective two of the electrodes is defined along a respective distance line across the coating. Each of the at least two electrodes further has at least one contacting position at which the respective electrode is connected to a voltage source. The contacting positions of a respective two electrodes are spaced apart from one another in a direction that extends at a right angle to the distance line.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
A method of testing and adjusting an RFID reading device is provided that has an internal antenna and/or an external antenna connected via a connection line, wherein at least one RFID signal is transmitted between the RFID reading device and at least one RFID transponder over the antenna, and wherein the RFID reading device recognizes which antenna is connected, In this respect, the RFID reading device compares the connected antenna and/or the connection line with antennas connectable to the RFID reading device and/or with connection lines of an antenna list to identify an antenna and/or connection line that improves the transmission of the RFID signal and the identified antenna and/or connection line is/are displayed to a user of the RFID reading device.
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Conveyors and conveyors belts; baggage conveyors; Conveyors in the fields of airports, logistics, parcel and luggage transport, in particular featuring devices for controlling, improving and regulating the process, in particular the transportability, dimensioning, classification, segmenting and identification of goods and luggage [with and without artificial intelligence]. Industrial sensors, in particular optoelectronic or photoelectric sensors; Laser scanners; Security laser scanners; Optical scanners (not including document scanners); Optoelectronic, photoelectric and RFID apparatus and systems consisting thereof or reading tunnels, in particular hybrid systems with optoelectronic sensors and RFID apparatus; Cameras [photography], 2D cameras, 3D cameras, Multicamera systems; Software, in particular artificial intelligence software, machine learning software and neuronal networks, in particular for automatic identification, control, improvement and regulation, in particular of the transportability, dimensioning, classification, segmentation and identification of goods and luggage, prevention of congestion and accidents through pieces of luggage, collection of statistical information, avoidance of loss of and/or damage to goods and luggage, evaluation of goods and luggage, identification of luggage classes, in particular IATA classes, in particular for automation in the fields of airports, logistics, baggage handling, manufacture, quality assurance, warehousing, goods flow, transport, automobiles, transport; Predictive maintenance software, in particular based on artificial intelligence; Optoelectronic volume-measuring and dimensioning systems, in particular based on cameras or distance-measuring laser scanners; Weighing systems; Computer programs (included in class 9). Assembly, installation, inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of the aforesaid electronic, optical, opto-electronic, acoustoelectric, magnetic, inductive and capacitive systems, apparatus and sensors; Including the aforesaid services within the framework of customer services. Development and calibration of electronic, optical, opto-electronic, acoustoelectric, magnetic, inductive and capacitive systems, apparatus and sensors; Planning of technical systems; Software development, programming and implementation; Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]; Programming of electronic control systems; Parametrisation, calibration, programming of industrial sensors and control elements and for the transmission of sensor data to external apparatus; Control technology consulting services; Engineering services; IT services; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Software as a service (SaaS) and rental of software; Platform as a service (PaaS).
A device for the positioning of an aircraft in a monitored zone of an apron of an airport has at least one optoelectronic sensor for transmitting transmitted light beams into the monitored zone, for scanning a plurality of measurement points, and for generation measurement data from transmitted light remitted or reflected by the measurement points. A control and evaluation unit is configured to segment the measurement points, to at least partially combine them into segments of the aircraft, to extract features of the segments, to associate the segments with an aircraft from a plurality of aircraft types with reference to the extracted features, and to output positioning information for the aircraft based on the associated aircraft type. The at least one optoelectronic sensor is designed as an FMCW LIDAR sensor and the measurement data comprise radial speeds of the measurement points.
An antenna for an RFID reading device is provided, wherein the antenna has an antenna element having four feed points and has a feed network that is configured to selectively connect an input signal to the feed points such that the antenna is operated with a circular polarization or a linear polarization. In this respect, the feed network has a switch arrangement in which different switch states are settable, with the feed network feeding the feed points with different phases and/or power portions of the input signal in a respective switch state; and has switch states for at least three of the four polarizations horizontal-linear polarization, vertical-linear polarization, clockwise circular polarization, and counterclockwise circular polarization are settable in the switch arrangement.
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Scientific apparatus and instruments being laboratory equipment; Surveying, optical, magnetic, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, measuring, signalling, controlling, regulating, checking and teaching apparatus and instruments, not for medical purposes; Industrial sensors, more specifically Optical, electronic, optoelectronic, photoelectric, acousto-electric, magnetic, inductive, capacitive sensors; Light barriers, Light sensors, Fibre-optic systems, Light grids, Positioners, Distance measuring apparatus, color sensors; Optical, electronic, optoelectronic, photoelectric, acousto-electric, magnetic, inductive, capacitive devices and systems consisting thereof, in particular for automation technology, in particular for the automatic inspection of flat and web-shaped materials for the purpose of checking the properties of such materials or for the purpose of detecting defects, for the detection of colour, shape, position, contour, volume, distance, texture or surface quality of objects, for automatic identification, quality control, positioning, handling and control, for automation in the areas of manufacturing, quality assurance, warehousing, goods flow, sales, transport, laboratory, industrial plants, automotive, traffic and public buildings; Electronic position and length measuring instruments, electronic positioners, rotation angle sensors; Electronic interface modules; Linear actuators; Code readers, In particular barcode readers, Readers for two-dimensional codes and colour code readers; Electronic, optical and opto-electronic image processing apparatus, in particular for automation technology and safety technology; Optical, electronic, optoelectronic, acousto-electrical, magnetic, inductive, capacitive devices and systems for securing and monitoring spatial areas, danger points and hazard areas; Light curtains; Cabinets and key buttons with an electronic base, or for use in the field of infrared, visible or ultraviolet radiation or in the field of ultrasound; Light Detection and Ranging [LIDAR] apparatus; Apparatus for optical distance measurement [LIDA]; Optical scanners (not including document scanners); Laser scanners; Security laser scanners; Scanning apparatus (scanners, in particular laser scanners), spectrometers and sensors with a radius vector, for scanning defined surface and/or room areas; Emission measurement, process analysis, process control, identification and data transmission devices operating on an electronic and/or optoelectronic and/or acousto-electrical and/or hydrostatic and/or magnetic and/or inductive and/or capacitive basis; gas velocity meters; apparatus for measuring gas flow; Devices for displaying sensor applications, human-machine interfaces for sensors; Controls, especially for production monitoring; Computer hardware; Network interfaces, Interfaces for computer; Gateways; Routers; Connectors; Repeaters; All the aforesaid goods in particular for recording, reviewing, selecting, storing and transmitting digital data and being a link between the sender in an OT network and the receiver in an IT network; Internet of Things [IoT] gateways and Internet of Things [IoT] sensors; Systems for the transport, positioning and handling of goods and workpieces in industrial processes; Computer programs (included in class 9), In particular for measuring, controlling and regulating technology; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and executing logistics, transport and production processes, in particular parcel sorting systems, monitoring of fill levels, compressed air and vibrations, for the navigation of autonomous robots; computer software for industrial sensors and controls, especially for maintenance, parametrization, calibration, programming of industrial sensors and controls and for transfer of sensor data to external devices; computer software for remote access and control of industrial sensors and controls through the internet; Communication and networking software; Interfaces for computers; Operational data acquisition software; Maintenance software; Computer software for data collection, evaluation, processing and storage; Parameterisation and operating software; Downloadable software applications for use on sensors, gateways, displays, safety controllers and industrial controllers; Computer programme for making individual settings on sensors, gateways, displays, safety controllers and industrial controllers. Assembly, installation, acceptance, servicing, maintenance and repair of electronic, optical, optoelectronic, acousto-electrical, magnetic, inductive and capacitive devices and sensors; Including the aforesaid services within the framework of customer services. Educational services provided to industry; Provision of training courses; Provision of training courses. Development and calibration of electronic, optical, optoelectronic, acousto-electrical, magnetic, inductive and capacitive devices and sensors; Planning of technical systems; Software development, programming and implementation; Platforms for artificial intelligence as software as a service [SaaS]; Programming of electronic control systems; Computer services for the analysis of data; Providing artificial intelligence computer programs on data networks; Computer aided industrial analysis services; IT consultancy, advisory and information services; Design and development of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network; providing temporary use of software in the field of industrial sensors and controls; providing data of and for industrial sensors and controls through cloud services; leasing of software in the field of industrial sensor data providing; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of industrial sensors and controls through cloud services; programming and providing of software, especially software for industrial sensors and controls, especially for maintenance, parametrization, calibration, programming of the sensors and for transfer of sensor data to external devices; programming of computer software for remote access and control of industrial sensors and controls through the internet; providing computer servers and electronic platforms for maintenance, parametrization, calibration, programming of industrial sensors and for transfer of sensor data and for remote access and control of industrial sensors and controls through the internet; Control technology consulting services; Engineering services; IT services; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Software as a service (SaaS) and rental of software; Platform as a service (PaaS).
The present invention relates to a method for monitoring the operation of a robot, in particular an articulated arm robot having, for example, 6 axes, in a protective field, wherein the protective field has an outer boundary, wherein
a respective space occupied by the robot is determined for different robot positions,
the space occupied by the robot in the respective robot position is removed from the protective field, wherein an inner boundary of the protective field is created and/or changed by removing the occupied space.
A method of loading and/or unloading a loading space is provided having a loading vehicle that drives into the loading space at least once to place down and/or to collect at least one load object, wherein an access zone of the loading space is safeguarded by at least one first sensor and the loading vehicle is safeguarded by at least one second sensor, In this respect, on driving into the loading space, the loading vehicle first drives to a first position that is so close to the safeguarded access zone that no person fits between the loading vehicle and the safeguarded access zone and the safeguarding of the access zone is then adapted by the first sensor such that a drive-through corridor for the loading vehicle is created.
An optoelectronic sensor for detecting an object in a monitored zone is provided that comprises a light transmitter for transmitting transmitted light, a light receiver having a plurality of light reception elements operable in Geiger mode for receiving transmitted light remitted in the monitored zone, a reception optics arranged upstream of the light receiver and having a diaphragm, and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to determine a distance from the object with reference to a received signal of the light receiver from a time of flight between the transmission of the transmitted light and the reception of the remitted received light, wherein the diaphragm comprises a diaphragm substrate having at least one metallic layer and one diaphragm aperture. In this respect, a contact region of the metallic layer for potential equalization is electrically conductively connected to another component of the sensor.
An inductive proximity sensor and a method for the detection of an object having at least one coil, wherein at least one transmitted current pulse can be applied to the coil by a control and evaluation unit and the control and evaluation unit is configured to output an object determination signal, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to scan at least one induced voltage pulse that has been generated by the transmitted current pulse at the coil in a plurality of sections from or after the time of the application of the transmitted current pulse and to form scan values, whereby the voltage pulse is digitized, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to evaluate the scan values for an object detection of a metallic object, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to scan the transmitted current pulse that has been generated at the coil in at least two sections from or after the time of the application of the transmitted current pulse and to form transmitted current scan values, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to determine a rise in the current increase of the transmitted current pulse from the transmitted current scan values, and the control and evaluation unit is configured to end the transmitted current pulse in dependence on the detected increase of the transmitted current pulse.
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A method for modifying an electronic device (10) using authenticated data from a data host (12) comprises the steps of the a signing service (13) digitally signing the data with a digital signature using a signature private key of a signature key pair and providing the signed data to the data host (12), the electronic device (10) retrieving the signed data from the data host (12), the electronic device (10) confirming a signature public key of the signature key pair using a certificate of a certificate authority (14), the electronic device (10) checking whether the certificate is valid, and the electronic device (10) confirming the digital signature and thus authenticity of the data using the signature public key. The certificate includes an iteration number, and the electronic device (10) checks whether the certificate is valid based on the iteration number.
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The present invention relates to an automated guided vehicle for transporting and placing a load, comprising a primary environmental sensor and at least one secondary environmental sensor, wherein the transport vehicle is configured, first, using the primary environmental sensor, to detect a drop-off location for the load and the region between the drop-off location and the transport vehicle and to check said drop-off location and said region for obstacles; if no obstacle is recognized, to travel to the drop-off location; during the journey to the drop-off location, to check the route and the drop-off location for obstacles using the secondary environmental sensor.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A HAZARD ZONE OF A ROBOT
A system for monitoring a hazard zone of a robot having at least one sensor having at least one spatial monitored zone for monitoring the hazard zone, and a control and evaluation unit, and a robot controller for controlling the movements of at least one hazardous part of the robot, wherein the robot controller and the control and evaluation unit are electronically connected to one another by means of at least one interface, wherein the sensor is configured to cyclically transmit 3D data of the monitored zone to the control and evaluation unit, wherein the sensor and the control and evaluation unit are further configured to generate at least one spatial protected zone in the monitored zone, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to localize persons in the monitored zone of the sensor with reference to the 3D data and to determine their distance from the hazardous part of the robot, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to arrange the spatial protected zone such that the spatial protected zone completely surrounds and includes the hazardous part of the robot and a surface of the protected zone forms an outer safety boundary, wherein the location of the safety boundary is fixable in dependence on a distance, on a direction of movement and/or a movement speed of the person with respect to the hazardous part of the robot, and wherein the robot controller is configured to freely move the hazardous part of the robot within the protected zone.
A system and a method for monitoring a hazardous zone of a machine comprising at least one sensor having a spatial monitored zone for monitoring the hazardous zone and a control and evaluation unit, wherein the sensor is configured to cyclically transmit 3D data of the monitored zone to the control and evaluation unit, wherein the sensor is further configured to generate at least one protected zone in the monitored zone, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to compare the received 3D data of the monitored zone with known position data of the machine and to check them for agreement, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to localize objects in the monitored zone of the sensor with reference to the 3D data and to determine their distance from a dangerous part of the machine, and wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to bridge the sensor having the protected zone as long as there is an agreement of the position data and not to bridge the sensor having the protected zone if there is no agreement of the position data and not to bridge the sensor having the protected zone if the distance of objects from at least one dangerous part of the machine falls below predefined first distance values.
A method of a contactless safeguarding of a machine is provided in which a plurality of protected fields configured in the environment of the machine are monitored for protected field intrusions by at least one optoelectronic sensor and, on a protected field intrusion, a safe output signal is generated at a safe output associated with the protected field. The protected fields are configured such that a vehicle approaching the machine results in a different sequence of protected field intrusions than a person approaching the machine and the sequence of protected field intrusions is evaluated to distinguish the vehicle and the person from one another. Three-dimensional protected fields are monitored that have at least two layers, having a lower layer and an upper layer arranged thereabove; and in that the configuration of the protected fields in the lower layer differs from the configuration of the protected fields in the upper layer.
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SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS APPARATUS COMPRISING A MULTI-CHAMBER CUVETTE FOR FLUID OR GAS ANALYSIS AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
A spectroscopic analysis apparatus comprises a multi-chamber cuvette for fluid or gas analysis, wherein the multi-chamber cuvette comprises at least two measurement chambers into which fluid or gas can be introduced for analysis, wherein the at least two measurement chambers are optically separated from one another, wherein an illumination device is provided to generate light and to couple the light into the at least one first and second measurement chamber, and wherein a detection device is provided to measure an intensity of the light radiated by the fluid or gas in the first measurement chamber for a first wavelength and to generate a first measurement result and to measure an intensity of the light radiated by the fluid or gas in the second measurement chamber for a second wavelength and to generate a second measurement result, wherein the first wavelength and the second wavelength are different.
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A monitoring device for a safe object tracking of an object in a monitored zone having at least a first safe optoelectronic sensor and a safety controller connected to the first optoelectronic sensor, wherein the first optoelectronic sensor monitors a first protected field and a second protected field for object intrusions and outputs a corresponding safe signal at a first or second safe output and the safety controller evaluates the safe output signals. In this respect, the first protected field has a plurality of first partial protected fields and the second protected field has a plurality of second partial protected fields and the first partial protected fields and the second partial protected fields are arranged alternatingly following one another are along a line.
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A sensor module for a sensor is provided that has a sensor unit having a detection direction and a detection height as well as a module housing having at least a first outer wall for arranging at a planar base surface, whereby then an orientation and a height position of the module housing and thus the detection direction and detection height of the sensor unit are fixed. In this respect, the first outer wall has a three-dimensional contour here that is adapted to the individual detection direction and/or detection height of the sensor unit and tolerances of the sensor unit in the detection direction and/or detection height is/are compensated by the three-dimensional contour on an arrangement of the first outer wall at a planar base surface.
An optoelectronic sensor for the detection of objects in a monitored zone having a light transmitter for transmitting transmitted light, having a measurement light receiver for generating a received signal from transmitted light reflected by objects in the monitored zone, having a control and evaluation unit for determining information on objects in the monitored zone using the received signal, and having one or more optical elements that are arranged in the optical path of the transmitted light of the light transmitter such that some of the transmitted light moves into the monitored zone as detection light, wherein the optical element conducts some of the transmitted light to a reference light receiver, wherein the measurement light receiver and the reference light receiver are arranged on a semiconductor component, with the semiconductor component being arranged on a circuit board, and with the measurement light receiver only being illuminated by the portion of the transmitted light through the side of the semiconductor component facing the circuit board.
A code reader device for reading an optical code that allows easy access to functions and a secure modification of the functions of the code reading device includes an illumination unit to illuminate a reading area of the code reading device, a receiver unit to capture the code from the reading area, an evaluation unit to determine information from the code, and an audio unit to capture acoustic signals from a voice of a user. The evaluation unit is trained to carry out a voice learning process in order to teach and store a recorded voice as an individual voice of an authorized user, so that the voice is stored as a personalized voice of the authorized user. The evaluation unit is further trained to carry out a voice recognition process in which the personalized voice is recognized as the voice of the authorized user.
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A camera based code reader for reading an optical code on an object in a relative movement to the code reader has a linear image sensor to record a respective image line and a control and evaluation unit having at least one first pre-processing unit and a further processing unit. The first pre-processing unit is connected to the image sensor and is configured to read image line by image line in the course of the relative movement, to rescale a respective image line with a zoom factor z in a pre-processing, and then to forward it to the further processing unit. The further processing unit is configured to read the optical code from the image lines. The image sensor has a plurality of linear arrangements of light reception elements. Some of the light reception elements are sensitive to white light and some are respectively sensitive to only one color.
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A method of safeguarding a machine is provided in which objects are recognized in a work zone of the machine in which a contactless distance sensor that is moved along measures an actual measured value for a distance with at least one distance measurement beam, a first virtual distance measurement beam that simulates the distance measurement beam is formed, and the actual measured value is compared with its first virtual measured value. In this respect, at least one further virtual distance measurement beam having an offset from the first virtual distance measurement beam is formed and a further virtual measured value is calculated with it and a comparison is made whether the actual measured value is compatible with the virtual measured values.
A method of reading an optical code is provided in which an image having the code is recorded, a first brightness adaptation of the image is carried out, a region of interest having the optical code is localized in the image, and the optical code in the region of interest is read. In this respect, the first brightness adaptation is a local brightness adaptation that is carried out in partial regions of the image still while further sections of the image are read; and the localization of the region of interest is based on image information of the image already processed by the first brightness adaptation.
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Code reading device and method for the parallel reading of a plurality of codes
A code reading unit for the parallel reading of a plurality of codes on a plurality of objects in a conveying unit is provided, wherein the code reading device has a camera unit having at least one camera head for recording an image of the objects with the codes and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to localize code regions of the codes in the image and to read the code information of the codes and to determine the position of a respective code in the image and to associate the position of a code in the image with a position in the conveying unit.
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An adapter device for measuring the signal power in a coaxial connection from an RFID reading device to a second device is provided, wherein the adapter device has a first coaxial connector and a second coaxial connector for deploying the adapter device in the coaxial connection and a measuring unit that is configured to determine the signal power of a signal propagating from the first coaxial connector to the second coaxial connector and/or vice versa, In this respect, the first coaxial connector and the second coaxial connector are releasable so that the adapter device can selectively be deployed in the coaxial connection or can be removed therefrom.
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Optoelectronic sensor for detecting objects in a detection zone and method of highlighting the location of a detection zone
An optoelectronic sensor for detecting objects in a detection zone is provided that comprises a light reception element for generating a received signal from light that is incident on the light reception element from the detection zone, a display device for highlighting the location of the detection zone for the human eye by a light pattern projected into the detection zone, and a control and evaluation unit for evaluating the received signal, In this respect, the light pattern has at least two partial patterns that are projected from different sources and that together mark a center of the detection zone independently of a distance into which the light pattern is projected into the detection zone.
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Configuration of a 3D sensor for safe object tracking
A method for the automatic configuration of a 3D sensor for safe object tracking in which at least one 3D image is recorded by the 3D sensor, a detection region in which safety related objects can move is fixed within a detection zone of the 3D sensor using the at least one 3D image, and the object tracking is restricted to the detection region. In this respect, picture elements corresponding to a reference area, in particular a floor level, are identified in the at least one 3D image and the detection region is fixed with respect to these picture elements.
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
A camera device is provided that has an image sensor having a plurality of pixel elements for recording image data of an object stream of objects moving in a direction of movement relative to the camera device and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to read and further process the image data from the image sensor, wherein the image sensor is configured as a high frequency binary image sensor that generates individual images of low bit depth at a high frame rate, In this respect, the control and evaluation unit is configured to trigger a plurality of repeated shots of individual images of the image sensor and to combine the individual images while compensating the movement of the object stream between the shots to form a common image.
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G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
A safety device for monitoring at least one machine is provided that has at least one sensor for generating sensor data on the machine and a processing unit for the sensor data that is connected at least indirectly to the sensor and to the machine, that is configured as a performance environment having at least one computing node that is configured to allow a plurality of logic units to run on the at least one computing node, wherein at least one logic unit is configured as a safety function unit for a safety directed evaluation of the sensor data and at least one logic unit is configured as a diagnostic unit for monitoring the at least one safety function unit, In this respect the at least one safety function unit is configured to transmit status reports and performance reports to the diagnostic unit and the diagnostic unit is configured to recognize a safety related malfunction of the safety device in a status monitoring using statuses from the status reports and in a performance monitoring using the performance routine from the performance reports.
G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety
67.
System having a sensor and a method for monitoring a plurality of protected zones
A method and a system have at least one sensor for monitoring a plurality of protected zones for infringement by at least one object. A controller controls a plant to be safeguarded having a mechanically movable part, having the sensor for the at least planar monitoring of the protected zones by a control and evaluation unit for evaluating. The received signals of the sensor determine which of the protected zones has been infringed by the object and which protected zone the object has left. The controller generates and outputs a switch signal that is a release signal for the release of the plant operation. The mechanically movable part is either in a first working zone or in a second working zone, with the first working zone and the second working zone each being associated with a first protected zone and a second protected zone, respectively.
A method of validating a pose of a robot and/or of sensor data of a sensor moved along with the robot is provided, wherein a robot controller determines the real pose of the robot and the sensor measures real sensor data, In this respect, a robot simulation determines a simulated pose of the robot by a simulated movement of the robot and a sensor simulation determines simulated sensor data of the sensor by a simulated sensor measurement and the validation takes place by at least one comparison of the real pose and the simulated pose of the robot, of real sensor data and simulated sensor data, and/or of simulated sensor data among one another.
A method of self-localization in a navigation environment is provided in which a respective optical marker is attached to a plurality of positions, wherein a marker is detected and read by an optical code reader and the position of the marker is determined from the code content. In this respect, the markers are attached in groups of at least three respective markers; a value range of the code content of the markers is smaller than the number of positions having an optical marker; and the code content of the at least three markers of a group together uniquely describe the position of the group.
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G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
70.
Method for position calibration of a camera and a LIDAR sensor using a calibration board, and a position calibration system
The method for position calibration serves to fuse images of a camera and a LIDAR sensor. The camera records an image of a calibration board, wherein the pose of the calibration board relative to the camera can be determined based on known patterns. The LIDAR sensor records an image of the calibration board, wherein a pose of the calibration board relative to the LIDAR sensor can be determined based on additional reflection regions on the calibration board. Based on both poses, images that are recorded by the camera and/or the LIDAR sensor can respectively be converted into a common coordinate system or into the coordinate system of the other image in the following. Objects that are detected in one image can thereby be verified in another image.
An optoelectronic sensor for the detection and distance determination of objects in a monitored zone has a light transmitter for transmitting a transmitted pulse, a deflection unit for transmitting the transmitted pulses in different angular positions, a light receiver for generating a received signal, and a control and evaluation unit configured to recognize a received pulse that the transmitted pulse remitted or reflected in the monitored zone generates in the received signal, and to measure a distance between the transmission of the transmitted pulse and the reception of the received pulse with reference to a time of flight, as well as to recognize the presence of fog by evaluating the received signal. The control and evaluation unit is furthermore configured to recognize the presence of fog by checking a time portion of the received signal with a fog signature corresponding to the received pulse.
A method for modeling a sensor\ for measuring a distance in a virtual test environment include: defining a simulation model, wherein the simulation model includes a virtual sensor and the virtual test environment, and a virtual transmission signal sent by the virtual sensor is simulated in the virtual test environment; it is determined whether the virtual transmission signal impacts a virtual object at a point of impact in the virtual test environment; in the event of a positive determination, a distance of the virtual transmission signal covered by the virtual sensor up to the point of impact is calculated in the virtual test environment; and at least one output value of the virtual sensor is determined, wherein the determination of the output value takes place based on at least one parameter of the simulation model, wherein the parameter and/or the output value is/are modeled by a probabilistic distribution.
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G01S 17/32 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
A method and a system having a sensor for detecting legs of a person in a monitored zone having protected fields and for releasing a function of a vehicle, having a control and evaluation unit for evaluating the protected fields, wherein the sensor is configured to generate at least two protected fields, wherein a first protected field detects at least a part of a first leg of the person, wherein a second protected field detects at least a part of a second leg of the person, the control and evaluation unit is configured to determine whether at least a part of a first leg of the person was detected in the first protected field and at least a part of a second leg of the person was detected in the second protected field, and to transmit at least a release signal to the vehicle and thus to release the function when at least a part of a first leg of the person was detected in the first protected field and at least a part of a second leg of the person was detected in the second protected field, wherein the sensor is a time of flight sensor wherein at least one light transmitter transmits a light signal and at least one light receiver receives a signal reflected or remitted by the person, and the control and evaluation unit is configured to evaluate the received signal on the basis of the time of flight and to form object determination signals.
A method using a safety system for localizing a person and/or object in a monitored zone having a control and evaluation unit, having at least one radio location system for the position determination of the person and/or object in the monitored zone, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to evaluate position data of the radio location system and status information of a spatially resolving sensor and, if a person and/or object is/are determined in the monitored zone by the radio location system, the control and evaluation unit is configured to set the spatially resolving sensor into operation at a non-reduced safety level and, if no person and/or no object is/are determined in the monitored zone by the radio location system, the control and evaluation unit is configured to set the spatially resolving sensor into operation at a reduced safety level.
F16P 3/14 - Safety devices acting in conjunction with the control or operation of a machineControl arrangements requiring the simultaneous use of two or more parts of the body with means, e.g. feelers, which in case of the presence of a body part of a person in or near the danger zone influence the control or operation of the machine the means being photocells or other devices sensitive without mechanical contact
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
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G01S 13/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse modulated waves
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G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety
A method is provided using a safety system. The safety system has an electronic access system for a safety zone for objects, at least one radio transponder and at least one radio station to recognize the radio transponder, at least one control and evaluation unit that is connected to the radio station for evaluating the read radio transponder information, and at least one spatially bounded access zone having an access station. The safety zone is only accessible via the access zone so that the access zone can be passed through by the object before reaching the safety zone and after leaving the safety zone, with the access station being actuated when an object passes through the access zone. Permitted objects have the radio transponder, with the radio transponder having an identification whereby the object can be identified. The permitted objects having the radio transponder can pass through the access zone.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G07C 9/27 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass with central registration
A sensor system for monitoring a motor that drives a machine arrangement via a rotating motor shaft, wherein a machine cycle is given by a periodic movement pattern of the machine arrangement and/or of the motor shaft, comprises an acceleration sensor for detecting an acceleration of the motor; and an electronic control unit that is in signal connection with the acceleration sensor and that is configured to carry out a comparison of the detected acceleration with at least one predefined threshold value for a wear recognition and to consider the machine cycle in the comparison. The electronic control unit is configured to automatically recognize the machine cycle based on a periodically occurring pattern in the time development of the detected acceleration of the motor.
A process connection, in particular for a sensor unit in a process plant, includes an external threaded adapter that has a screw-in passage and that is provided with an internal thread; an internal threaded adapter having a cylindrical through passage and an external thread; and an annular molded seal. The external threaded adapter has a radially peripheral inwardly projecting hollow cylindrical projection at one end of the screw-in passage. The annular molded seal contacts the hollow cylindrical projection in the axial and radial direction within the screw-in passage. The external thread of the internal threaded adapter is in screw engagement with the internal thread of the external threaded adapter. The internal threaded adapter is configured to press the molded seal axially onto the hollow cylindrical projection of the external threaded adapter. The disclosure also relates to a sensor assembly having such a process connection and to a corresponding process plant.
The invention relates to a method for operating a position measurement apparatus, wherein the method comprises: a measurement signal being received from the position measurement apparatus; a measurement noise signal being estimated based on the measurement signal; a first variance estimation and a second variance estimation different from the first variance estimation being performed based on the measurement noise signal, wherein the first variance estimation yields a first variance estimated value and the second variance estimation yields a second variance estimated value; a final variance estimated value being determined based on a comparison of the first variance estimated value with the second variance estimated value; and a confidence interval being determined based on the final variance estimated value, wherein the confidence interval is output and is preferably used in a safety function.
A camera is provided for recognizing flashes that has an image sensor having a plurality of pixel elements for generating image information and a control and evaluation unit that is configured to read and evaluate image information from the image sensor as to whether a flash has been detected with the image information. In this respect, the image sensor is an event-based image sensor and the control and evaluation unit is configured to read and evaluate events as image information.
H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects
H04N 23/12 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths with one sensor only
H04N 23/66 - Remote control of cameras or camera parts, e.g. by remote control devices
H04N 25/40 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled
H04N 25/47 - Image sensors with pixel address outputEvent-driven image sensorsSelection of pixels to be read out based on image data
80.
METHOD FOR MEASURING A CONCENTRATION OF A GAS AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS
The invention relates to a method for measuring a concentration of a gas in a gas mixture, said method comprising that: a light beam modulated in a ramp shape and/or in a step shape in its wavelength and additionally periodically modulated, in particular in its wavelength, is transmitted from a light source, in particular a laser, into a measurement zone; the modulated light beam passes through a gas mixture in the measurement zone and is detected as reception light by a detector, wherein the reception light is converted by the detector into a detector signal; a derivative signal is determined based on the detector signal by performing a transformation of the detector signal into the frequency range, in particular by a Fourier transform of the detector signal, wherein an evaluation of the detector signal transformed into the frequency range is performed, in particular only, for an n-fold of the frequency of the modulated light beam in order to obtain the derivative signal; and at least two measurement values of a phase of the derivative signal are determined and a correction function is calculated based on the determined measurement values of the phase of the derivative signal in order to correct the derivative signal with the correction function.
G01N 21/39 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using tunable lasers
A camera device for localizing an optical marker is provided that has at least one image sensor and a control and evaluation unit. A first camera channel for recording first image data having the optical marker is formed from the image sensor and the control and evaluation unit. The control and evaluation unit is configured to locate the optical marker in the first image data and to determine a first pose of the optical marker relative to the camera device. A second camera channel for recording second image data having the optical marker is formed from the image sensor and the control and evaluation unit. The control and evaluation unit is configured to locate the optical marker in the second image data, to determine a second pose of the optical marker relative to the camera device, and to compare the first pose and the second pose with one another.
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
A method using a system and a system having at least one autonomous vehicle, with the autonomous vehicle having at least one drive, at least one brake, and at least one steering, with the vehicle having a navigation system, with the navigation system having a first radio receiver for a global navigation satellite system and a second radio receiver for a global navigation satellite system, with the first radio receiver and the second radio receiver being arranged at a predefined spacing on the vehicle, with the navigation system having a control and evaluation unit to which the first radio receiver and the second radio receiver are connected, with the control and evaluation unit having two independent processor units, with the control and evaluation unit being configured to evaluate the position data of the first radio receiver and the position data of the second radio receiver using both processor units and to compare them with one another, and with the control and evaluation unit being configured to generate checked position data on a valid agreement of the position data.
A device and a method for detecting objects in a monitored zone are provided. At least one FMCW LiDAR sensor scans a plurality of measurement points in the monitored zone and generates measurement data from transmitted light remitted or reflected by the measurement points, with the measurement data comprising radial speeds of the measurement points. A control and evaluation unit is configured to segment the measurement points and to combine them into objects and/or object segments and to determine a movement pattern of at least one object segment using the radial speeds of the measurement points associated with the object segment.
verifying the final position, i.e. verifying that the image comprises the finder pattern in the final position, using a known property of the finder pattern.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
To achieve improved heat transfer of an optoelectronic sensor to its environment, the optoelectronic sensor comprises a rotating optical unit with at least one light transmitter for emitting light beams, at least one light receiver for receiving light remitted by objects in the monitored area, and associated electronics for controlling the optical unit, a drive unit for rotating the optical unit, a housing for enclosing at least the optical unit, the housing having at least one window region which transmits transmitted light beams and received light, and heat exchange elements provided on the outside of the optical unit and arranged in such a way that the heat exchange elements rotate with the optical unit and flat sides of the heat exchange elements lie at a defined distance from an inner side of the housing in order to provide convective heat exchange with the housing.
A method using a safety system having at least one sensor system having at least one sensor in a first housing and at least one programmable controller in a second housing, wherein the sensor system has a first control and evaluation unit, with the first control and evaluation unit being configured to evaluate sensor data from the sensor of the sensor system and to form first result signals, wherein the programmable controller has a second control and evaluation unit, with the sensor system being configured to transfer sensor data to the second control and evaluation unit, with the second control and evaluation unit being configured to evaluate sensor data from the sensor of the sensor system and to form second result signals, and wherein a comparator unit is provided, with the comparator unit
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Light switch, light scanner, triangulation light scanner,
light grid, light curtain for safe protection and
surveilling of spaces; distance meters; safety light
switches; safety light curtains; multi beam safety light
switches; safety controls for safety protection of machines;
safety relays, electric; safety switches; safety systems
consisting of a safety control and optical, electronic,
optoelectronic, acoustoelectric, magnetic, inductive or
capacitive sensors for safety protection and surveillance of
spaces and hazardous areas, especially for movable machines;
safety software in relation to functional safety but not in
relation to cybersecurity, encryption, IT security, computer
security, network security, endpoint security, and data
security.
A safety system (1) and a method using a safety system (1) for localizing at least one spatially variable object (2) having at least one first real time control and evaluation unit (3), having at least one radio location system (4), wherein the radio location system (4 has at least three arranged radio stations (5); wherein at least one radio transponder (6) is arranged at the object (2); wherein the radio transponder (6) has a check unit (8); wherein the radio transponder (6) has safe switch outputs (9); wherein position data of the radio transponder and thus position data of the object (2) are determined by means of the radio location system (4); wherein the position data are transmitted to the first real time control and evaluation unit (3) by the radio stations (5) of the radio location system (4); wherein the first real time control and evaluation unit (3) is configured to cyclically detect the position data of the radio transponder (6); wherein a second real time control and evaluation unit (7) is provided; wherein the second real time control and evaluation unit (7) is connected to the first real time control and evaluation unit (3); wherein the first real time control and evaluation unit (3) is checked by the second real time control and evaluation unit (7); wherein the second real time control and evaluation unit (7) is configured with two channels; and wherein there is a radio communication connection between the radio transponder and the second real time control and evaluation unit (7) via the first real time control and evaluation unit (3).
The present invention relates to a process monitoring system for monitoring an industrial process, said process monitoring system comprising a main sensor and at least one additional sensor separate from the main sensor, wherein the process monitoring system furthermore comprises a data evaluation unit separate from the sensors, wherein the main sensor and the additional sensor are each configured to acquire measurement data. The main sensor is coupled to the additional sensor via a first data link and is configured to receive the measurement data of the additional sensor via the first data link, wherein the main sensor is coupled to the data evaluation unit via a second data link and is configured to transmit its own measurement data and the measurement data of the additional sensor to the data evaluation unit via the second data link.
A modular antenna having specified dimensions and antenna properties for an RFID reading device is provided that has a housing and a base element inserted into the housing, wherein a coupling element having at least one infeed point, a terminal for a radio frequency line, and a radio frequency connection between the terminal and the infeed point is arranged on the base element. The base element here is inserted in a housing of the specified dimensions from a plurality of different housings and a radiator from a selection of different radiators is inserted into the housing at a coupling distance from the coupling element, with the radiator having the specified antenna properties in interaction with the base element and the housing.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
91.
Device and Method for Detecting Objects in a Monitored Zone
A device and a method for safeguarding a monitored zone by at least one FMCW LiDAR sensor for transmitting transmitted light beams into the monitored zone is provided. The FMCW LiDAR sensor scans a plurality of measurement points in the monitored zone and generates measurement data from transmitted light remitted or reflected by the measurement points. A control and evaluation unit evaluates the measurement data and generates a safety relevant signal based on the evaluation. The measurement data comprise radial speeds of the measurement points and polarization dependent intensities of the transmitted light remitted or reflected by the measurement points. The control and evaluation unit is configured to segment the measurement points using the radial speeds and the polarization dependent intensities and to combine them into objects and/or object segments.
A data provision apparatus for providing position data and additional data to a higher-ranking unit comprises a signal preparation unit that is configured to receive position data and to receive additional data, to combine the position data and the additional data with one another for a joint data transmission and to subsequently output them in a combined form. In this respect, the data provision apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit that is configured to receive position data from a position detection apparatus and to receive additional data from an additional data acquisition apparatus, to bring the additional data into a defined relationship, preferably a temporal relationship, with the position data and to subsequently output at least the additional data to the signal preparation unit.
G05B 19/402 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for positioning, e.g. centring a tool relative to a hole in the workpiece, additional detection means to correct position
A method of reading an optical code (20) is provided in which image data with the code (20) are recorded by an image sensor (24), a first processing unit (30) reads the image data from the image sensor (24) and generates metadata with respect to the image data and/or to the code (20) in the course of a pre-processing of the image data, and a second processing unit (32) reads the code (20) after the pre-processing by the first processing unit (30), The second processing unit (32) reads the code (20) solely from the metadata without making use of the image data.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
94.
CODE READING DEVICE AND DISPLAYING A FOCUS SETTING
A code reading device (10) for reading optical codes (48) is provided that has a light reception element (18) for detecting image data having an optical code (48), an optics (16), a focus adjustment unit (17) for setting a focal position of the optics (16), a display device (24) for optical and/or acoustic feedback on the focus setting, and a control and evaluation unit (34) that is configured to read the code (48) using a decoding method by evaluating the image data, The control and evaluation unit (34) is furthermore configured to evaluate a quality of a currently set focal position and to provide feedback on the quality via the display device.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
95.
REDUNDANT SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD USING A REDUNDANT SAFETY SYSTEM
A method using a redundant safety system and a redundant safety system for a mobile machine having at least one controller, having a first localization system for localizing a position of at least one safe point of interest, having a detection system for detecting a feature of the safe point of interest, wherein a position of the safe point of interest can be detected by means of the localization system and a feature of the safe point of interest can be detected by means of the detection system, with a safe zone of interest associated with the safe point of interest being able to be activated by means of the controller on detection of the position of the safe point of interest and of the feature of the safe point of interest.
The invention relates to a code reading apparatus for detecting an at least one-dimensional optoelectronic code, said code reading apparatus comprising an illumination device that is configured to transmit a transmission light beam for generating a transmission light spot on the optoelectronic code to be detected; a scanning apparatus that comprises an oscillating mirror that is pivotable in an oscillating manner at least about a first pivot axis and that is configured to sequentially scan the optoelectronic code with the transmission light spot in at least a first scanning direction by deflecting the transmission light beam; an optoelectronic sensor that is configured to detect transmission light remitted by the optoelectronic code and to convert it into electrical reception signals; and a control device that cooperates with the optoelectronic sensor and the scanning apparatus to control the scanning apparatus and to generate an electronic code from the reception signals that comprises information encoded in the optoelectronic code.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
A system and a method are provided for monitoring an exhaust gas purification system that is functionally connected to an emission source. An emission sensor acquires an emission signal that indicates emissions of the emission source on the exiting from the exhaust gas purification system. In addition, measurement signals that are each related to the exhaust gas purification system are acquired by a plurality of further sensors. A process state of the exhaust gas purification system is determined based on the measurement signals of the further sensors. Then, the emission signal and the process state are assessed with respect to an anomaly in each case. A compliant emission state, which indicates a correct functionality of the exhaust gas purification system, is determined and output when no anomaly of the emission signal is present or when an anomaly of the emission signal is present while at the same time no anomaly of the process state is determined or the anomaly of the emission signal satisfies an exception condition.
An optoelectronic sensor comprising a light receiver, receiving optics in front of the light receiver, and a focus adjustment unit having an actuator and configured to move the light receiver, wherein the focus adjustment unit comprises a parallel guide having at least one flexible retaining element and moving the light receiver in a constant orientation on the optical axis of the receiving optics.
H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
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G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
H02K 37/00 - Motors with rotor rotating step by step and without interrupter or commutator driven by the rotor, e.g. stepping motors
A reading apparatus for a contactless readout of information on objects that can be guided past the reading apparatus, wherein the reading apparatus has a data processing unit, a scanner unit, a communication unit, a contact recognition unit, and a housing. The contact recognition unit is configured to recognize contacts with the housing of the reading apparatus.
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
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100.
Autonomously moving transport system for transporting pallets and/or pallet cages and method of operating such an autonomously moving transport system
An autonomously moving transport system comprises a drive unit and a control apparatus. The control apparatus comprises a data processing unit and an obstacle recognition device having a first sensor unit. The first sensor unit is configured to generate a monitored field in order to examine a free placement area for obstacles. The control apparatus is configured such that the transport system, in the absence of an obstacle, adopts a placement operating mode and moves the pallet and/or the pallet cage into the free placement area. The obstacle recognition device is configured to limit the monitored field to the free placement area or to deactivate the monitored field or not to output an obstacle recognition signal during the travel over the free placement area. Alternatively, the data processing unit is configured to ignore an obstacle recognition signal of the obstacle recognition device during the travel over the free placement area.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
