A paper web formation measurement system provides on-line measurement and control of visual properties of a moving web of paper. The measurement system includes an image acquisition system for capturing images of the moving web, and an image analysis system for analyzing captured images. The image acquisition system includes a strobe lighting system for backlighting the moving web and a charge injection device (CID) camera for capturing light transmitted through the web to form an image of the w...

The invention relates to an apparatus for measuring the ability of a fluid to transmit radiation therethrough, the apparatus comprises a chamber for receiving the fluid and associated means for examining the transmission of radiation through the fluid at different parts of the chamber given that the means is adapted to differentially facilitate an examination of said transmission at different parts of the chamber.

An apparatus for measuring characteristics of a liquid including a channel through which, during operation, the liquid flows and a plurality of sensors for measuring characteristics of the liquid as it flows through the channel. The cross-sectional shape of the channel varies along its length, but the cross-sectional area of the channel is substantially constant so that, during operation, liquid flows through the channel at a substantially uniform speed. The sensors include an ultra-violet senso...

To improve the characteristics of fuel to be used in an engine of an automotive vehicle or a boat or ship, to reduce an amount of harmful substances in emission and to enhance a fuel consumption rate, a device for improving the characteristics of fuel is provided and connected between the engine of the automotive vehicle or the boat or ship and a fuel tank. A fuel pipe spirally wound is arranged within a hexagonal housing in outer shape. A carbon rod is provided inside of the fuel pipe and a coi...

This invention relates to a system for measuring the characteristics of an object, comprising: a least two cameras (18, 19) pointing along two different directions towards the space in which the object (23) is positioned located above the upper plane of the first light box, and connected to the processing unit. two light boxes (11, 12), the first being located in a upper horizontal plane above the platform of scales (10), the second being located in a vertical plane above and to the side of the ...

A device characteristic changing apparatus is provided for changing a characteristic of a device. The device characteristic changing apparatus comprises a time scale generator unit for generating a time scale on which a device operates, and a time scale changing unit for changing the time scale, so that a characteristic of a device is changed by changing the time scale on which the device operates.

The invention provides a method for testing oscillators in which cracks and chips on oscillator chips that may possibly have an effect on the oscillation characteristics can be detected efficiently, without using an optical examination device and an image processing device, which require troublesome adjustment and higher cost. When testing the oscillation characteristics of oscillator chips, the method comprises a network analyzer, an upper electrode, a lower electrode, an oscillator chip, a bus...

In one embodiment, a sensor includes two plates that form a capacitor. A droplet passing between the plates changes the capacitance of the sensor, thereby triggering an amplifier coupled to the sensor to generate an output signal. The output signal is indicative of droplet characteristics and may be used to calibrate a mechanism that dispensed the droplet.

The present invention is directed to a composition with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) characteristics. In an aspect of the present invention, an adhesive suitable to provide a bond between components may include an adhering material suitable for holding a first surface and a second surface in contact. A plurality of items is disposed in the adhering material. The plurality of items has electromagnetic capability shielding characteristics.

An apparatus for measuring electromagnetic characteristics includes a sample rod with a sample fixed to a lower part thereof, a helium 3 refrigerator, in which the sample rod is inserted, having a main pipe that forms around the sample rod a space that is cooled by helium 3, a device for supplying helium 3 to the helium 3 refrigerator, an inner tube portion, into which the main pipe is inserted, that supports at an upper part thereof the refrigerator, an outer tube that cools an outer periphery ...