James June-Ming Wang - San Marino CA Wen Yen Lin - Arcadia CA
Assignee:
TIA Mobile, Inc. - Pasadena CA
International Classification:
G01S 502
US Classification:
34235712, 34235706, 342372, 701213
Abstract:
An improved GPS signal receiver (and corresponding method of operation) includes a plurality of antenna elements each receiving a plurality of GPS signals (e. g. , GPS LI signals or GPS L2 signals). A plurality of mixers (which correspond to the array of antenna elements) and a combining node convert the GPS signals received at the antenna elements in a frequency-division-multiplexed (FDM) manner over FDM frequency bands logically assigned to the antenna elements to produce a composite signal representing such GPS signals. An analog-to-digital converter converts an analog signal derived from the composite signal (which may be an intermediate frequency signal or a baseband signal) into a digital word stream. Demultiplexing logic extracts GPS signal components in the digital word stream. The GPS signal components correspond to the FDM frequency bands logically assigned to the antenna elements.
A low profile, vehicle mounted, in-motion tracking, satellite antenna includes a pair of antenna assemblies mounted in parallel on a rotatable platform. Each antenna assembly includes two subreflectors with a plastic matching element. The outputs of the two antenna assemblies are coupled with a single phase shifter. The combined outputs are retransmitted to a receiver inside the vehicle. The satellite antenna also includes a receiver for receiving channel selection data and/or for providing two-way communication with equipment inside the vehicle. The antennae, transmitter and receiver are self-powered by a storage device which is charged by a wind driven generator. A retractable radome lowers to a lower profile when the antenna is not in use.
Moisture Resistant Led Vehicle Light Bulb Assembly
The invention is a moisture resistant LED-illuminated vehicle bulb assembly capable of installation into a conventional vehicle incandescent bulb socket. The moisture resistant LED-illuminated vehicle bulb assembly satisfies a long felt need to provided a long life, bright and economic vehicle bulb that can be used as a replacement for incandescent bulb-type lamps or as original equipment in new vehicles. The moisture resistant LED-illuminated vehicle bulb assembly is employable in stop lamps, clearance/marker lamps, as well as combination brake, turn and tail lamps for passenger vehicle lamps and in heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Stall Detection In Stepper Motors Using Differential Back-Emf Between Rising And Falling Commutation Phase Of Motor Current
- Dallas TX, US Rakesh Raja - Allen TX, US Wen Pin Lin - Allen TX, US Sudhir Nagaraj - Dallas TX, US
International Classification:
H02P 8/38 H02P 8/34 H02P 8/12
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method includes detecting, by a stall detection sensor in a driver coupled to a stepper motor, a first set of time-off periods in a rising commutation phase of motor current during current regulation. The stall detection sensor further detects a second set of time-off periods in a falling commutation phase of motor current during current regulation. Next, the stall detection sensor compares the first set of time-off periods with the second set of time-off periods and determines whether the stepper motor is stalled based on the comparison of the first set of time-off periods with the second set of time-off periods.
Dr. Lin graduated from the Chung Shan Med And Dental Coll, Taiching, Taiwan in 1976. He works in Mountain View, CA and specializes in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Lin is affiliated with El Camino Hospital and OConnor Hospital.