Magicfire, Inc.

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.

Larry G Nelson, Sr

Wayne C Haase

Paul R McKinley

Glenn W Dillon

George Bossarte

Klaus Petry

George Bossarto

A system and method for monitoring glitch frequency and energy is disclosed. The system includes a glitch capture module that monitors the voltage of a biased component and captures any glitches that occur. The glitch capture module also extends the duration of that glitch so that the controller is guaranteed to observe this glitch. In certain embodiments, the glitch capture module captures the maximum energy of the glitch by storing the minimum voltage, in terms of magnitude, of the glitch.

System and method to monitor glitch energy

A measurement system for monitoring ambient temperature and airspeed is disclosed. The measurement system uses a single temperature sensor, disposed in the environment under test, in communication with a controller. The controller supplies a first current to the temperature sensor to measure the ambient temperature of the environment. This first current is selected so that it results in little or no self-heating of the temperature sensor. After the ambient temperature is determined, a second, higher current is applied to the temperature sensor. This higher current serves to heat the temperature sensor be a predetermined amount. Based on the expected temperature rise, the ambient temperature and the actual monitored temperature, the airspeed may be determined.

Thermistor based measurement system

A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or 'fireworks', display.

Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy

A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or &ldquo;fireworks&rdquo;, display.

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Webster, MA, United States of America

Larry G Nelson, Sr