Electrical transmission or interconnection systems inventions 06/06

20060138862 - Communication apparatus and communication method: A communication apparatus includes a transmission signal generation section 1, a transmission signal control section 2, a transmission section 3, a leakage electric power detection section 4, and an electric power control judgment section 5. The transmission signal generation section 1 generates a transmission signal for carrying out transmission using...

20060138865 - Device for despatching a secure output command: The invention aims to provide a compact device for despatching a command. For this purpose, the invention proposes a novel type of output stage. A secure verification device of the despatching of a binary command signal from at least one conductor has an input terminal and an output terminal. Means...

20060138863 - Failsafe disable in a vehicle security system: The disclosed device is an additional, normally-closed relay positioned in line with the ignition switch and the functionality controlled by the OEM, normally-open relay. When the aftermarket system is in the disarmed state, the normally-closed relay is dormant in its closed position, thereby allowing the circuit to complete its intended...

20060138864 - Illuminating key fob: The present invention incorporates a key fob with rows of lights, and an intelligent controller. The lights are set up to simulate a popular lighting display. In one embodiment, the lights mimic the “Christmas tree” lighting system used to start racing cars. Space is available on the fob for an...

20060138866 - Door locking system for a motor vehicle: A position monitoring means for detecting the locked position of a locking element is assigned to at least one locking element. Furthermore, each position monitoring means is operatively connected to a control means for checking on whether a proper locked state prevails such that the actual state and the setpoint...

20060138867 - Modular ac power supply system with fault bypass and method of switching output modes: A modular AC power supply system with fault bypass and the method of switching output modes is provided. The system architecture allows a plurality of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules connected in parallel to share the loads and tripped for fail independently. A virtual control center is automatically installed in...

20060138868 - Power transfer switch assembly: A modularly attachable transfer switch assembly for operative connection to two alternate power sources and a power load is disclosed. The transfer switch can be quickly and easily installed upon existing electrical meters and therefore does not require modifications to existing electrical wiring systems. The transfer switch includes one power...

20060138869 - Disconnect switch with early break feature: A disconnect switch that provides a simple and economical means for preventing the possibility of stray/surge current from damaging the solid state components of an inverter drive is provided. The disconnect switch includes early break auxiliary contact(s) that open before the standard power contacts when the switch is turned off...

20060138870 - Method for deicing energized electrical transmission lines: The invention concerns a method for deicing energized electrical transmission lines by means of an apparatus capable of producing an angular offset between its terminals. The method consists in: selecting segments (4, 6) of electrical transmission lines to de deiced, connecting the segments (4, 6) so as to form a...

20060131958 - Aircraft security system: The security system provides an aircraft security system capable of protecting both single and multiple engine aircraft. Variations of the present system prevent unauthorized starting of protected aircraft and activate an alarm when engine starting it is attempted. Embodiments of the system draw no power from the aircraft when the...

20060131959 - Engine starting apparatus with antitheft function, vehicle incorporating the apparatus, and method of using same: An engine starting apparatus with an antitheft function enables rapid and secure starting of a kick-started engine. The engine starting apparatus includes an immobilizer CPU and an ignition CPU, which cooperate to enable authorized engine startup and to prevent unauthorized access. The immobilizer CPU outputs a permission signal if an...

20060131960 - Power converter: A power converter that can continue to operate after suffering a partial failure. The power converter includes multiple array transformers; normally-on switches connected respectively in series with the ends of each of the primary windings of the array transformers; normally-off current bypass devices connected in parallel with the series connections...

20060131961 - Multi-output power supply circuit: A multi-output power supply circuit comprising a switching circuit 10 having a series circuit of a high-side switch 11 and a low-side switch 12, connected in parallel with an input DC power supply 1, and a step-down control circuit 13, and multiple step-up circuits 20 and 30 connected to the...

20060131962 - Interconnected generator system: An interconnected generator system comprises: a DC power generator means; an inverter circuit operative to convert the DC power from the DC power generator means into AC power; a current smoothing circuit including a condenser and operative to smooth the AC power converted at the inverter circuit; and a system...

20060131963 - Methods and systems for robust switching using multi-state switch contacts: Systems, methods and devices are described for robustly determining a desired operating state of a controlled device in response to the position of a multi-position actuator. Two or more ternary switch contacts provide input signals representative of the position of the actuator. Control logic then determines the desired state for...

20060131964 - High voltage magnetic compression modulator: A high voltage magnetic compression modulator including a low-voltage part including an energy source connected to a primary winding of a pulsed transformer, and a high-voltage part including a secondary winding of the pulsed transformer connected to a capacitor, the capacitor being connected to a magnetic switch, the magnetic switch...

20060125320 - Lighting control circuit for vehicle lighting device: An ON/OFF-operation of a main switch SW and auxiliary switches SW1 to SW5 is controlled by a microcomputer 28. Electromagnetic energy in a transformer T is accumulated in an ON operation of the main switch SW and discharged in the transformer T sequentially to output blocks 14 to 22 on...

20060125319 - System and method for providing power control of an energy storage system: A control circuit comprises a circuit adapted to determine a state of charge of a high side power source using a sensed output current to provide a variable gain signal based on the state of charge. The control circuit may also contain a circuit configured to provide a fixed gain...

20060125321 - Electrically operated product, circuit for allowing a backup battery to be physically connected without being electrically connected: A control circuit for selectively allowing a backup battery to be physically connected to a load without being electrically connected to the load includes a bistable multivibrator circuit, a power-to-load switching circuit connected to the multivibrator circuit, a delay circuit and a sleep state switching circuit. The multivibrator circuit is...

20060125322 - Distributed sensor and control networking interface: The invention provides systems and methods for a distributed sensor and control networking interface....

20060125323 - Passive infrared switch: A passive infrared (PIR) wall switch is operable in a two-wire circuit to control power to a load. The PIR wall switch can include one or more PIR sensors with a low current two stage amplifier-filter. The PIR sensor(s) monitor infrared (IR) radiation. The amplifier can provide a pulse signal...

20060125324 - Timer switch: The present invention discloses a timer switch that uses an integrated circuit to control the time and a self-locking electromagnetic coil solenoid valve to drive the operation of a microswitch, which is particularly applicable to be installed on a wall as a timer switch. The switch device uses the electronic...

20060113838 - Power semiconductor device: A power semiconductor device has first and second power switching elements connected in series, with flywheel diodes, and first and second driver circuits connected to gates of the first and second power switching semiconductor elements. Further, a second diode is connected to a line to be connected to a terminal...

20060113839 - Systems and methods for electrical power regulation and distribution in aircraft: The present invention comprises systems and methods for electrical power regulation and distribution. In an embodiment, a system includes a modulator coupled to the source that receives an unregulated output waveform and is operable to produce a first composite waveform, and a mixing unit that is operable to generate a...

20060113840 - Control unit for a restraint system: A control unit for a restraint system fires all connected pyrotechnic firing elements. The control unit receives for that purpose, via an interface, a software element that configures all the firing circuits and the triggering algorithm for firing all the firing circuits, and that emulates for a safety module sensor...

20060113841 - Driver authorisation system: A driver authorization system for a vehicle includes an on-board identification device for communicating with a mobile release device to verify usage authorization, an ignition lock, ignition keys, and a control unit for activating ignition lock functions (such as starting and switching off the engine) when the ignition key is...

20060113842 - Electronic device display system and method: A system and method are provided for displaying electronic devices operable when electrical power is supplied to them at respective operating voltages through respective power connectors. The system has a power supply providing input electrical current at a first voltage and cable structures each connected with the power supply and...

20060113843 - Method and apparatus for delivering secured telephony service in a hybrid coaxial cable network: A hybrid coaxial cable network employing interdiction to ensure privacy in telephony communications. The video and telephony signals are secured such that telephony and interactive video signals to and from a subscriber do not appear on the network at any other undesired subscriber location....

20060113844 - Sensor drive control method and sensor-equipped radio terminal device: A radio terminal device realizing reduced power consumption and prompt detection of detection object by using a first sensor and a second sensor whose ON/OFF states are opposite and whose operations are synchronized. When the first sensor detects a detection object, the first output voltage level is changed. When a...

20060113845 - Performance test board: Performance Test Board for connecting at least one device under test (DUT) to a test system which has internal power supply sources (IPS) wherein said Performance Test Board (PTB) comprises at least one DC-DC-converter having an input terminal to which several internal power supply sources of said test system are...