18350590. Electronic Devices With Anemometers simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Electronic Devices With Anemometers
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David Macneil of San Mateo CA (US)
Michael J. Glickman of Mountain View CA (US)
John P. Bergen of San Jose CA (US)
Richard Yeh of Los Altos CA (US)
Electronic Devices With Anemometers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18350590 titled 'Electronic Devices With Anemometers
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a display that can function as an anemometer to measure air speed in the device's environment by monitoring the display's cooling response after heating.
- Display in the device's housing can be used as an anemometer to measure air speed.
- Temperature sensor monitors the display until it reaches equilibrium temperature.
- Display can be heated by increasing brightness or using a separate heater.
- Cooling response of the display is measured after heating to calculate ambient air speed.
- Other components like pressure sensors can also be used to measure air speed by heating and measuring cooling response.
- Multiple temperature sensors can determine wind direction in addition to air speed.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in weather monitoring devices, smart home systems, and environmental monitoring equipment.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately measuring air speed and wind direction in a compact and efficient manner.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include precise measurement of air speed and wind direction, compact design, and versatility in various applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Innovative Air Speed Measurement Technology for Weather Monitoring Devices
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include a housing and a display in the housing. The display may be used as an anemometer to measure the speed of ambient air in the device's environment. In particular, the display may be monitored by a temperature sensor until it reaches an equilibrium temperature, at which point it may be heated by increasing the brightness of the display or using a separate heater. After heating, a cooling response of the display may be measured, and the ambient air speed may be calculated based on the cooling response of the display. Instead of measuring the air speed using the display, other components, such as a pressure sensor, may be used to measure the air speed by heating the components and measuring a cooling response of the components. Multiple temperature sensors may be incorporated into the device to determine a wind direction in addition to air speed.
