Abstract

A diagnosis system 10 includes a first sensor apparatus 20a located upstream of a pipe 12 as a power transmission path, a second sensor apparatus 20b located downstream of the pipe 12, and a diagnosis apparatus 22. The diagnosis apparatus 22 acquires a detection result of the first sensor apparatus 20a and a detection result of the second sensor apparatus 20b. The diagnosis apparatus 22 estimates a state of the pipe 12 between the first sensor apparatus 20a and the second sensor apparatus 20b on the basis of the detection result of the first sensor apparatus 20a and the detection result of the second sensor apparatus 20b.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
• G01M 13/00 - Testing of machine parts
• G01M 13/021 - Gearings
• G01M 13/023 - Power-transmitting endless elements, e.g. belts or chains
• F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used

Abstract

A diagnosis apparatus 22 acquires a detection result of a first sensor apparatus 20a located in a first movable part 14a located on an upstream side of a power transmission path. The diagnosis apparatus 22 acquires a detection result of a second sensor apparatus 20b located in a second movable part 14b located on a downstream side of the power transmission path. The diagnosis apparatus 22 extracts a noise component on the basis of the detection result of the first sensor apparatus 20a and the detection result of the second sensor apparatus 20b. The diagnosis apparatus 22 estimates a state of the first movable part 14a on the basis of an extraction result of the noise component and the detection result of the first sensor apparatus 20a, or estimates a state of the second movable part 14b on the basis of the extraction result of the noise component and the detection result of the second sensor apparatus 20b.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 19/06 - Safety devices
• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G01M 15/12 - Testing internal-combustion engines by monitoring vibrations
• F02D 45/00 - Electrical control not provided for in groups

Abstract

A diagnosis system 10 acquires operation condition information in which operation conditions of a robot arm 12 can be differentiated. The diagnosis system 10 acquires detection results from a plurality of sensor devices 20 installed on the robot arm 12. The diagnosis system 10 inputs the operation condition information acquired at a first time point and the detection results from the plurality of sensor devices 20 acquired at the first time point into a simulation model so as to estimate detection results at a second time point for a specific sensor device 20 among the plurality of sensor devices 20. The diagnosis system 10 compares the estimated detection results at the second time point for the specific sensor device 20 and the detection results from the specific sensor device 20 which were acquired at the second time point, and estimates the state of the specific sensor device 20.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 19/06 - Safety devices
• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

Abstract

This sensor device 10 is attached to, e.g., a machine component. The sensor device 10 comprises a sensor unit 12, an output unit 16, and a power harvesting unit 22. The sensor unit 12 measures a state related to the machine component. The output unit 16 outputs information based on the result of measurement by the sensor unit 12 to outside of the system. The power harvesting unit 22 converts energy present in the external environment to electric power, and stores electric power for activating the sensor unit 12 and/or the output unit 16.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
• G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
• G08C 17/00 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves

Abstract

Sensor devices (10) are attached to various products. Each sensor device (10) is provided with a sensor unit (12), a communication unit (200), a storage unit (18), an electricity storage unit (24), and an environmental electricity generating unit (22). The sensor unit (12) measures a state relating to the product. The communication unit (200) outputs information based on the measurement result obtained by the sensor unit (12). The storage unit (18) stores the measurement result obtained by the sensor unit (12), and the information output from the communication unit (200). The electricity storage unit (24) supplies electric power for operating at least one of the sensor unit (12), the communication unit (200), and the storage unit (18). The environmental electricity generating unit (22) converts external environmental energy into electric power to charge the electricity storage unit (24). In the sensor device (10), at least two of the sensor unit (12), the output unit (16), and the environmental electricity generating unit (22) are arranged overlapping one another. As a result, the size of the sensor device (10) can be reduced, making it easy to attach the sensor device (10) to a target object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08C 15/00 - Arrangements characterised by the use of multiplexing for the transmission of a plurality of signals over a common path
• G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems
• G01D 9/00 - Recording measured values
• G08C 17/00 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a portable authentication device that can be used easily and is compatible with a plurality of security levels. [Solution] This electronic employee ID X100 is a card-sized electronic device that has prescribed electronic components incorporated inside a housing unit X110 having a thickness of no more than a few millimeters. The electronic employee ID X100 comprises: a fingerprint information acquisition unit X101 that is an authentication information acquisition unit; a BLE communication unit X102 that is a wireless personal area network communication unit; an NFC communication unit X103 that is a near-field communication unit; an electronic paper unit X104; an operation unit X105; a piezoelectric film sensor unit X106 that is a distortion detection unit; an acceleration sensor unit X107 that is an acceleration detection unit; a power source unit X108; a control unit X109; and the housing unit X110. The present invention makes it possible for a user to be authenticated through a plurality of authentication methods just by carrying the electronic employee ID X100.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04M 11/00 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
• 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
• 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 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G06F 21/35 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards communicating wirelessly
• G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
• A61B 5/1172 - Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof using fingerprinting

Abstract

An object detection device (10) has an object detection sensor unit (11), a control unit (17), and a connection harness (19). The object detection sensor unit (11) has a plurality of object detection sensor parts (13), and a sensor-placement flexible member (15). The sensor-placement flexible member (15) has flexibility and can be placed along the surface of an attachment target. A thin rubber plate is an example of a material that can form the sensor-placement flexible member (15). The sensor-placement flexible member (15) has a band shape. The object detection sensor unit (11) is placed such that the sensor-placement flexible member (15) follows the outer periphery of the installation target. Deforming the sensor-placement flexible member (15) makes it possible to easily place the objection detection sensor unit (11) on the outer surface of a device on which the object detection sensor unit (11) is to be installed regardless of the shape of the installation location.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 8/20 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using multiple transmitters or receivers
• B25J 19/02 - Sensing devices
• B25J 19/06 - Safety devices

Abstract

Easily serviced and hygienically maintained liquid supply system. A liquid storage vessel switching device switches between vessels to supply liquid uninterruptedly. Provided in a first connection tube is a liquid cutoff device, including a loop section, for switching the system between allowing/cutting-off supplying of liquid to a dispenser through the first connection tube. Utilizing the liquid cutoff device eliminates, along the first connection tube, intervening conventional valves having structural components that come in direct contact with the supplied liquid, and on which sponges or other cleaning elements might get caught. The inner wall of the first connection tube may thus be cleaned readily with a sponge or the like. Beverages such as beer thus can easily be kept hygienically and served.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
• B67D 7/14 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred responsive to input of recorded programmed information, e.g. on punched cards
• B67D 1/12 - Flow- or pressure-control devices or systems
• B08B 9/055 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
• B67D 1/07 - Cleaning beverage-dispensing apparatus
• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details

Goods & Services

Electric wax-polishing machine; washing machine; vacuum cleaners; electric food blenders; curtain drawing devices electrically operated; vending machines; waste compacting machines and apparatus; waste crushing machines; starters for motors and engines; AC generators [alternators]; DC generators; dynamo brushes; door openers and closers, electric; robots [machines]; controllers for changing beer kegs for beverage processing machines and apparatus; electric controllers for door closers. Photo-copying machines; time and date stamping machines; time clocks [time recording devices]; punched card office machines; voting machines; fire alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; batteries and cells; electric buzzers; telephone apparatus; transmitters [telecommunication]; radiotelegraphy sets; remote control apparatus, electric; audio receivers; video receivers; computers; computers peripheral devices; computer software recorded; control panels [electricity]; detectors; electronic publications, downloadable; high-frequency apparatus; measuring apparatus for the detection of liquid; measuring devices, electric; infrared sensors; electronic sensors by measuring infrared light radiation; electronic sensors for security; sensors for detecting of electric current; electric sensors for door closers; infrared sensors for detection of human body or material body; remotely-controllable instruction devices for controlling the movement (procedure) of industrial robots (machines) via the transmission of 3-dimensional position data; temperature indicating display devices for beer dispensers. Air-conditioning apparatus; desiccating apparatus; beverage cooling apparatus; cooling apparatus and installations; cooling installations for liquids; filters for drinking water; filters for beverage processing machines and apparatus; water supply installations; beer dispensers for industrial purposes; controllers for beer dispensers for industrial purpose.

Abstract

[Solution] A detector (14) comprises a plurality of detection spots arranged two-dimensionally on a floor surface near a door panel (12). Each of the detection spots is capable of independently detecting a person or an object using infrared light. Region recognition means (30) recognizes a region composed of a plurality of detection spots that has detected a person or an object, from amongst the detection spots. Traveler movement establishing means (44) determines the direction in which the recognized region is moving. A signal for opening a door panel (12) is outputted to a door controller (34) only in a case where the direction of movement of the recognized region is towards the door panel (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/20 - controlled by automatically-acting means, e.g. by photocells, by electric waves, by thermostats, by rain, by fire
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01V 8/20 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using multiple transmitters or receivers

Abstract

A liquid supply system capable of being serviced and hygienically maintained easily. A beer storage barrel switching device (12) uninterruptedly supplies beer by switching between beer storage barrels (21-1, 21-2). A first connection tube (23-1) is provided with a fluid stopper device (31-1) including a loop section. The fluid stopper device (31-1) switches between a suppliable state in which it is possible to supply the beer to a dispenser (11) through the first connection tube (23-1) and a non-suppliable state in which it is not possible to supply the beer. Using the fluid stopper device (31-1) eliminates the need to provide a conventional valve in the middle of the first connection tube (23-1), the conventional valve having a structural element which comes in direct contact with the beer. Accordingly, the case that a cleaning member, such as a sponge, is caught by the valve does not occur, and this enables the inner wall of the first connection tube (23-1) to be cleaned using the cleaning member. As a result, a beverage, such as beer, can be easily maintained hygienically and served.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
• B67D 7/14 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred responsive to input of recorded programmed information, e.g. on punched cards

Abstract

Provided is a liquid supply device capable of determining whether the installation place is appropriate or not and suggesting the result of the determination. A compressor (23) circulates a cooling medium through a path from a refrigeration unit (25) to an evaporation tube (27). The cooling medium evaporates and exchanges heat with cooling water when passing through the evaporation tube (27) in a water tank (22). Ice is thus formed around the evaporation tube (27). The temperature of the cooling water can be controlled according to the thickness of the ice formed around the evaporation tube (27). An ice accretion sensor (51) disposed near the evaporation tube (27) located in the water tank (22) detects whether or not ice having a predetermined thickness is formed around the evaporation tube (27). The compressor (23) operates on the basis of a signal from the ice accretion sensor (51). Therefore, by observing the one-day operating state of the compressor (23), it is known how much the cooling water needs to be cooled, and it becomes possible to determine whether or not a beer server (1) is installed in an appropriate environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
• F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators

Abstract

A liquid supply system capable of being serviced and hygienically maintained easily. A beer storage barrel switching device (12) uninterruptedly supplies beer by switching between beer storage barrels (21-1, 21-2). A first connection tube (23-1) is provided with a fluid stopper device (31-1) including a loop section. The fluid stopper device (31-1) switches between a suppliable state in which it is possible to supply the beer to a dispenser (11) through the first connection tube (23-1) and a non-suppliable state in which it is not possible to supply the beer. Using the fluid stopper device (31-1) eliminates the need to provide a conventional valve in the middle of the first connection tube (23-1), the conventional valve having a structural element which comes in direct contact with the beer. Accordingly, the case that a cleaning member, such as a sponge, is caught by the valve does not occur, and this enables the inner wall of the first connection tube (23-1) to be cleaned using the cleaning member. As a result, a beverage, such as beer, can be easily maintained hygienically and served.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
• B67D 1/14 - Reducing valves or control taps

Abstract

A device for stopping a flow of fluid in a fixed length of tube with an actuator simple in construction is provided. The stopping device is free of direct touch with the fluid inside the tube, expected not to obstruct the flow in the tube as permitted as possible at normal condition, expected to perform both detection and control with a single device, and further invulnerable to kinds of fluids. The device for stopping a flow of fluid includes a tube holder to keep a tube in looped configuration, a movable part pressing the looped configuration of the tube. Pressing of the looped configuration of the tube make a snapped bent to stop the flow of fluid passed through the tube. Putting the movable part back into place results in the tube's returning from the configuration having the bent, allowing the fluid flowing again through the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 7/04 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force
• F16K 7/06 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force by means of a screw-spindle, cam, or other mechanical means

Abstract

An articulated structure teaching device for teaching a robot a movement intuitively in a way of not imposing burden on a human body, while observing the motion of the robot following the taught content in real time. The device is characterized in that the variations of angles between adjacent joints and/or axial rotations are measured when a fore-end joint of an articulated structure moves, all the variations are summed, the three-dimensional relative position/posture after the movement of the fore-end joint with respect to the three-dimensional relative position/posture before the movement are calculated by using the sum, the calculated position/posture information or corrected position/posture information created by adding additional command information to the calculated position/posture information is outputted, the robot is taught the three-dimensional relative position/posture of an end effector with respect to the reference origin, and the robot is thus allowed to follow the teaching and to move.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/22 - Recording or playback systems
• B25J 3/00 - Manipulators of leader-follower type, i.e. both controlling unit and controlled unit perform corresponding spatial movements
• G05B 19/42 - Recording and playback systems, i.e. in which the programme is recorded from a cycle of operations, e.g. the cycle of operations being manually controlled, after which this record is played back on the same machine

Goods & Services

Laboratory apparatus and instruments; measuring apparatus; regulating apparatus, electric; batteries; electromagnetic measuring apparatus; optical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments (telecommunication); apparatus and instruments and parts (electronic application); fire alarms; alarms (gas leakage); gloves for protection against accident; anti-theft warning apparatus; protective helmets; garments for protection against fire; masks for protection against dust; gas masks; measuring apparatus for fuel (gas station); vending machines; coin-operated gates for car parks or parking lots; automatic door, electric; measuring apparatus for the detection of liquid.

Abstract

A device for choking a flow of fluid in a fixed length of tube with an actuator simple in construction. The choking device is free of direct touch with the fluid inside the tube, expected not to obstruct the flow in the tube as permitted as possible at normal condition, expected to perform both detection and control with a single device, and further invulnerable to kinds of fluids. The device for choking a flow of fluid includes a tube holder (5) to keep a tube (1) in looped configuration, a movable part (4) energized to squish the looped configuration of the tube (1). Squeeze of the looped configuration of the tube (1) gets the tube (1) collapsed to cause a snapped bent (2) to stop the flow of fluid (3) passed through the tube (1). Retreat of the movable part (4) results in bouncing back of the tube (1) from the collapsed bent (2), allowing the fluid (3) flowing again through the tube (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 7/02 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm
• B67D 1/14 - Reducing valves or control taps