Apparatus and method for providing asymmetric oscillations
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1. An apparatus for providing asymmetric oscillations, the apparatus comprising:
- a container;
a fluid and a particle disposed in the container;
a vibration driver attached to the container, wherein the vibration driver oscillates the container;
a plurality of sensors disposed on the vibration driver, wherein each sensor detects and measures a different type of effect of the oscillation on the particle; and
a microcontroller connected to the vibration driver and the sensors, wherein the microcontroller;
receives a feedback signal from at least one of the sensors regarding a measurement of the detected effect of the oscillation on the particle,analyzes the feedback signal to determine a type of adjustment and how much to adjust the oscillation to achieve a desired effect on the particle, the determination based on the measurement and type of the effect detected by the at least one sensor, andoutputs a second signal to adjust an asymmetric characteristic of the oscillation created by the vibration driver in accordance with the determined type and amount of adjustment based on the analysis of the feedback signal.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for providing asymmetric oscillations to a container. The container may include a fluid, a particle, and/or a gas. A vibration driver attached to the container provides asymmetric oscillations. A controller connected to the vibration driver controls an amplitude, frequency, and shape of the asymmetric oscillations. An amplifier amplifies the asymmetric oscillations in response to the controller. A sensor disposed on the vibration driver provides feedback to the controller.
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1. An apparatus for providing asymmetric oscillations, the apparatus comprising:
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a container; a fluid and a particle disposed in the container; a vibration driver attached to the container, wherein the vibration driver oscillates the container; a plurality of sensors disposed on the vibration driver, wherein each sensor detects and measures a different type of effect of the oscillation on the particle; and a microcontroller connected to the vibration driver and the sensors, wherein the microcontroller; receives a feedback signal from at least one of the sensors regarding a measurement of the detected effect of the oscillation on the particle, analyzes the feedback signal to determine a type of adjustment and how much to adjust the oscillation to achieve a desired effect on the particle, the determination based on the measurement and type of the effect detected by the at least one sensor, and outputs a second signal to adjust an asymmetric characteristic of the oscillation created by the vibration driver in accordance with the determined type and amount of adjustment based on the analysis of the feedback signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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