Methods and apparatus for engine analysis using internal electrical signals

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9200981
APP PUB NO 20130340512A1
SERIAL NO

13835067

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A method of analyzing an engine for misfire activity includes receiving an electrical signal associated with a plurality of cycles of the engine, identifying energy spikes in the electrical signal associated with cylinder firings in the engine, generating engine speed estimates based on spacing between the energy spikes, and analyzing anomalies in the engine speed estimates to identify misfire activity in the engine. Also described is a method of analyzing an engine for misfire activity including receiving an electrical signal associated with the engine, detecting AC ripple in the electrical signal, generating engine speed estimates in response to the detected AC ripple, and analyzing anomalies in the engine speed estimates to identify misfire activity in the engine.

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THOMPSON AUTOMOTIVE LABS LLC8244 NATIONAL DRIVE PORT RICHEY FL 34668

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carr, Emery Carrboro, US 2 16
Eberhardt, Allen C Raleigh, US 3 90
Horlbeck, Eric G Chapel Hill, US 6 148
Thompson, John Fuquay Varina, US 160 2947

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