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| US10083315B2 |
Privacy enhanced personal search index
Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for enhancing the privacy of a personal search index. In some aspects, a personal cleartext document may be used to generate an encrypted document digest and an encrypted document on a first device. A second device may decrypt the document digest, build a personal search index based on the decrypted document digest, and store the encrypted document in a data store. The first device may subsequently receive a cleartext search query that is used to query the personal search index on the second device for encrypted documents. |
| US10083313B2 |
Remote modification of a document database by a mobile telephone device
The disclosure provides for a telecommunication method using a communication system, wherein the communication system comprises: a main database system; a local database system; a first network connection for exchanging data between the main database system and the local database system, wherein the main database system and the local database system are separated by a first firewall; a handheld telecommunications device with digital mobile telecommunication connection to the local database system. The method includes: receiving a document database by the main database system; receiving a set of permissions for the document database for a group of users; generating a local database instance on the local database system for an external user; copying user permissions from the main database system to the local database; copying a portion of the document database to the local database instance; sending a modification request from the handheld communication device to the local database system; and forwarding the modification request from the local database instance to the document database if the modification request is allowed by the user permissions; modifying the document database using the modification request from the local database system to the main database system if the modification request is allowed by the set of permissions; and synchronizing the portion of the document database with the modified document database through the first database tunnel. |
| US10083311B2 |
Cryptographic key
A method for managing a file, including receiving a request to encrypt the file, the request identifying a target location; determining a plurality of coordinates based on the target location; generating a cryptographic key based on the plurality of coordinates; generating an encrypted version of the file using the cryptographic key; and storing the encrypted version of the file. |
| US10083307B2 |
Distributed encryption and access control scheme in a cloud environment
An approach is proposed that contemplates systems, methods, and computer-readable storage mediums to support receiving, from a computerized system, a first encrypted file entity key and signed access metadata, wherein the first encrypted file entity key is created by encrypting a file entity key using a first encryption key, the signed access metadata is signed by the file entity key and the encrypted file entity is created by encrypting a file entity using the file entity key. The approach then determines whether to facilitate the decryption of the encrypted file entity by the computerized system and sends a second encrypted file entity key to the computerized system if it is determined to facilitate the decryption. The approach prevents the computerized system to decrypt the encrypted file entity if it is determined not to facilitate the decryption of the encrypted file entity by the computerized system. |
| US10083306B2 |
Establishing hardware roots of trust for internet-of-things devices
An Internet-of-Things (IoT) device platform to communicate in a trusted portion of an IoT network is disclosed. The trusted IoT platform can include a secure IoT system-on-chip (SoC) and can be integrated into various devices such that each of the devices may implement “roots of trust” to establish a trusted portion, or a trusted backbone, of the IoT network. |
| US10083300B2 |
Segregating executable files exhibiting network activity
An executable file is loaded into memory. The executable file is analyzed to determine whether one or more dynamically linked libraries are referenced in an import table of the file. It can then be determined whether one or more dynamically linked libraries is adapted to contact a network. |
| US10083295B2 |
System and method to combine multiple reputations
Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that can be configured to acquire a plurality of reputations related to an object and combine the plurality of reputations to create a total reputation for the object. The object can include a plurality of sub-objects and each of the plurality of reputations can correspond to one of the sub-objects. |
| US10083291B2 |
Automating internet of things security provisioning
In one embodiment, a security provisioning service automatically establishes trust in a device. Upon receiving a provisioning request, a security provisioning service identifies a verification item that is associated with the provisioning request. The security provisioning service performs one or more verification operations based on the provisioning request to determine whether the provisioning request is authorized. If the provisioning request is authorized, then the provisioning service establishes a verifiable identification for the device that is assured by the secure provisioning service and then executes the provisioning request. By automatically performing the verification operations to establish trust in the device, the provisioning service eliminates manual identification assurance operations that are performed as part of a conventional security provisioning process. Reducing the time and effort required to perform security provisioning increases the number of devices likely to implement security processes that increase the overall security of interacting using the Internet. |
| US10083288B2 |
Electronic device with parallaxing unlock screen and method
Unlocking an electronic device includes displaying a lock screen containing a simulated parallaxing three-dimensional scene on a touch screen of the electronic device; receiving user input gestures on the touch screen; parallaxing the displayed scene in accordance with the input gestures; and determining if the input gestures satisfy input requirements to unlock the electronic device and, if so, unlock the electronic device. |
| US10083286B2 |
Method and system for secured transfer of application data between electronic devices on simultaneous touch
A method and a system for transmitting data from a first electronic device to a second electronic device using a human body as a signal transmission path, are provided. The method includes detecting a first touch event on the first electronic device, the first touch event corresponding to the data. The method further includes receiving indication of a second touch event that is detected on the second electronic device, the second touch event corresponding to a memory location in the second electronic device. The method further includes capacitively transmitting the data from the first electronic device to the memory location through the human body in response to the detecting the first touch event and the receiving the indication of the second touch event. |
| US10083285B2 |
Direct authentication system and method via trusted authenticators
Systems and methods are provided for enabling online entities to determine whether a user is truly the person who he says using a “two-factor” authentication technique and authenticating customer's identity utilizing a trusted authenticator. |
| US10083282B2 |
Operating system based authentication
Methods, systems, and computer program products are included for authenticating computing devices. An exemplary method includes associating a security key with an operating system of a first computing device, wherein the security key is generated from a serial number corresponding to the first computing device. A token corresponding to the security key is sent to a second computing device. The token is accessed by the second computing device to authenticate the first computing device. An authenticated session is established between the first computing device and the second computing device. Within the authenticated session, a connection is provided between the first computing device and the second computing device. |
| US10083281B2 |
Terminal device and information processing system for implementing screen sharing process based on user role
A terminal device for sharing a display of a content with another terminal device, includes a unit configured to determine a role of an own-device, from between a first or second role, the first role for applying an operation performed on the content to the content of the other terminal device, and the second role for performing a part of the operation of the first role; a unit configured to receive a part of the operation of first role, and apply the operation to the content included in the other terminal device, when the own-device has the second role; and a unit configured to display the content included in the own-device upon applying the operation performed at the terminal device having the first role, based on information from the first role, when the own-device does not have the first role. |
| US10083280B2 |
Device and method for food management
A medical device is disclosed. The medical device includes an RFID reader for receiving information from at least one RFID transponder. The medical device also includes a memory for storing a database and at least one processor for processing information. Also, a remote controller for a medical device is disclosed. The remote controller includes an information receiver for receiving information related to food. The infusion device also includes a memory for storing a database and at least one processor for processing information. A method for use in a medical device is also disclosed. The method includes receiving information from an RFID transponder related to food. Also, the processing the information by comparing the information to a database is included in the method. The method also includes determining the acceptability of the food and providing information related to acceptability to the user. |
| US10083279B2 |
Systems and methods for enabling customers to obtain vision and eye health examinations
Systems and methods are provided for eye health and vision examinations. A customer diagnostic center is configured to generate customer examination data pertaining to an examination of a customer's eye. The customer diagnostic center provides a user interface for communicating with a customer and ophthalmic equipment for administering tests to the customer. A diagnostic center server is configured to receive the customer examination data from the customer diagnostic center over a network and allow the customer examination data to be accessed by an eye-care practitioner. A practitioner device associated with the eye-care practitioner is configured to receive the customer examination data from the diagnostic center server and display at least a portion of the customer examination data to the eye-care practitioner. Customer evaluation data is generated pertaining to the eye-care practitioner's evaluation of the customer examination data. An eye health report is provided to the customer via the network. |
| US10083277B2 |
Secure computing systems and methods
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for facilitating trusted handling of genomic and/or other sensitive information. Certain embodiments may use a virtualized execution environment to execute code and/or programs that wish to access and/or otherwise use genomic and/or other sensitive information. In some embodiments, data requests from the code and/or programs may be routed through a transparent data access proxy configured to transform requests and/or associated responses to protect the integrity of the genomic and/or other sensitive information. |
| US10083274B2 |
Non-hypergeometric overlap probability
Methods, software, and systems are provided for determining the probability of an overlap set of entities having an overlap size, where the overlap set is independently selected from two sets of non-identical entities. Applications of the invention to microarrays are provided. Probability distributions are provided for determining the probability that the size of an overlap gene set from two different microarrays occurs by chance. Microarray analysis for determining the size of a statistically significant overlap gene set given two different microarrays is described. Overlap set size probability determinations that account for the total number of genes in two different microarrays and not just the common genes are described. |
| US10083271B2 |
Minimizing harmful effects caused by reticle defects by re-arranging IC layout locally
Provided is a method of fabricating a semiconductor device. An integrated circuit (IC) layout plan is obtained. The IC layout plan contains critical features and non-critical features. Locational information regarding a defect on a blank reticle is obtained. The blank reticle is a candidate reticle for being patterned with the IC layout plan. Based on the locational information regarding the defect and the IC layout plan, a determination is made that at some of the critical features will intersect with the defect if the blank reticle is patterned with the IC layout plan, regardless of whether the IC layout plan is globally manipulated or not before being patterned onto the blank reticle. In response to the determination, selected local portions of the IC layout plan are re-arranged such that none of the critical features will intersect with the defect if the blank reticle is patterned with the IC layout plan. |
| US10083270B2 |
Target optimization method for improving lithography printability
Target optimization methods are disclosed herein for enhancing lithography printability. An exemplary method includes receiving an IC design layout for a target pattern, wherein the target pattern has a corresponding target contour; modifying the target pattern, wherein the modified target pattern has a corresponding modified target contour; and generating an optimized target pattern when the modified target contour achieves functionality of the target pattern as defined by a constraint layer. The method can further include defining a cost function based on the constraint layer, where the cost function correlates a spatial relationship between a contour of the target pattern and the constraint layer. |
| US10083269B2 |
Computer implemented system and method for generating a layout of a cell defining a circuit component
A computer implemented system and method is provided for generating a layout of the cell defining a circuit component, the layout providing a layout pattern for a target process technology. The method comprises obtaining an archetype layout providing a valid layout pattern for the cell having regard to design rules of the target process technology, and receiving an input data file providing a process technology independent schematic of the circuit component for which the cell is to be generated. A schematic sizing operation is then performed on the input data file, having regard to both schematic constraints applicable to the target process technology and layout constraints derived from the archetype layout, in order to generate an output data file providing a process technology dependent schematic of the circuit component. A cell generation operation is then performed using the output data file and layout data determined from the archetype layout in order to generate the layout of the cell. Such an approach enables both the schematic and layout to be co-optimized during generation of the layout of the cell. |
| US10083267B1 |
Systems and methods for reducing power consumption of latch-based circuits
An example circuit includes: a first clock gating circuit coupled between a first latch and a second latch and configured to provide a first gated clock signal based at least in part on an input clock signal. The first latch is configured to be activated in response to the first gated clock signal being at a first logic level to pass a data input. The second latch is configured to be activated in response to the input clock signal being at a second logic level to pass a first selection signal. |
| US10083265B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for measuring an electrical characteristic of a model signal line and providing measurement information
Apparatuses and methods for measuring an electrical characteristic of a model signal line and providing measurement information based at least in part on the measurement of the electrical characteristic. An example apparatus includes a signal line model including a model signal line configured to model electrical characteristics of a signal line. The apparatus further includes a measurement circuit coupled to the signal line model and configured to measure the electrical characteristic of the model signal line responsive to an input signal provided to the model signal line. The measurement circuit is further configured to provide measurement information based at least in part on the measurement to set a signal applied to the signal line. |
| US10083264B1 |
Systems and methods for implicit surface modeling
Systems and methods are provided for modeling physical objects. Volumetric modeling operations are implemented with implicit surfaces on graphics processing units (GPUs) for Finite Element Analyses. For example, a number of implicit surfaces associated with signed distance fields are determined, and locality information associated with the implicit surfaces is obtained. Whether to blend the implicit surfaces is determined based at least in part on the locality information. |
| US10083262B2 |
Deadlock detection in hardware design using assertion based verification
Methods and systems for detecting deadlock in a hardware design. The method comprises identifying one or more control signals in the hardware design; generating a state machine for each of the one or more control signals to track the state of the control signal; generating one or more assertions for each control signal to detect that the control signal is in a deadlock state from the state machine; and detecting whether any of the one or more control signal are in a deadlock state using the assertions. The method may also comprise generating one or more fairness constraints to impose on a particular assertion and detecting the particular control signal is in the deadlock state using the assertions under the fairness constraints. |
| US10083253B2 |
Method for producing a set of cooperating embossing rollers
In the method for producing a set of cooperating embossing rollers, a modelling device is used for parameterizing the embossing rollers, the device comprising a test bench having a pair of rollers which are put under hydraulic pressure that can be measured and set, in order to determine from the measurement data the parameters for producing the embossing rollers. The use of a modelling device for obtaining the parameters for producing a set of embossing rollers makes it possible to use a very large variety of embossing patterns and foils with diverse properties as a basis and, by conducting tests on this very test bench, be able to efficiently narrow down and predetermine the properties of a final embossing device, preferably operated without hydraulics. |
| US10083252B2 |
Ranking autocomplete results based on a business cohort
During this autocomplete technique, autocomplete results for data-entry information from a user are ranked based on financial-transaction histories of a group of entities and the user, where the group of entities and the user belong to a common business cohort. In particular, the business cohort may include entities that: are located proximate to the user, have a similar size as a business associated with the user (such as a similar number of employees and/or similar revenue), and/or occur frequently in a financial-transaction history of the user (and don't occur frequently in the financial-transaction histories of the group of entities). The ranking may be used to increase the accuracy or relevance of the autocomplete results to the user. For example, the ranking may give preference in the autocomplete results to entities in the group of entities (relative to other entities, such as those in different business cohorts). |
| US10083248B2 |
Method and system for topic-based browsing
Disclosed is a method and system for navigating, by a browser executing on the computing device, to a web page; transmitting by a client-side module executing on the computing device to a server computer over a network a request to the server computer for topics associated with the web page; receiving, by the computing device, a set of (one or more) topics associated with the web page from the server computer; displaying by the browser in a first content area the web page; and displaying by the browser in a second content area the received set of topics associated with the web page. |
| US10083247B2 |
Generating state-driven role-based landing pages
A method, computer system, and computer program product for generating state-driven role-based landing pages. An enterprise application user in a secure enterprise application environment provides user-specified content relevant to the user's role in the enterprise, and when the user invokes an enterprise application, initial screens displayed by the enterprise application are displayed as landing pages using the user-specified content. The method commences by validating an enterprise application user using a user profile and a security model where the security model serves to distinguish permitted or allowed enterprise application user activities from denied enterprise application activities. Once validated, then the method identifies a user's role or roles, and further, identifies the user's selection of subscriptions (e.g., subscriptions pertaining to content related to the user's role). Given the user role and the user's selection of subscriptions, systems keep track of user states to use when populating landing pages with subscription content. |
| US10083241B2 |
Sorting method of data documents and display method for sorting landmark data
A sorting method of data documents is provided, adapted to an electronic device. The sort method includes the following steps: retrieving a plurality of keywords from contents of a plurality of data documents; retrieving a keyword ranking corresponding to the at least one first keyword by a search engine; searching a keyword category corresponding to the at least one first keyword; and inputting the at least one first keyword, the keyword ranking and the keyword category of each of the at least one first keyword into a sort algorithm thereby outputting a predicting ranking of the first data document to sort the first data document, wherein the sort algorithm is generated based on contents of a plurality of second data documents and a current ranking of each of the plurality of second data documents. |
| US10083238B2 |
Multi-touch gesture search
One or more systems and/or methods for providing related content associated with a multi-touch gesture to a user are provided. A multi-touch gesture (e.g., a pinch-in gesture, a pinch-out gesture, etc.) may be received through a user interface of a client device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, television, virtual wall, etc.) associated with a user. The multi-touch gesture may be evaluated to identify an area of interest of the user interface (e.g., a portion of user interface containing content of interest to the user). The area of interest may be evaluated to identify context (e.g., keywords, phrases, associated content, etc.) associated with the area of interest. A search of content may be performed based upon the context to identify related content (e.g., news articles, wide-area network search results, local device search results, etc.) associated with the context. The related content may be provided to the user through the client device. |
| US10083234B2 |
Automated content tag processing for mobile media
In embodiments, the present invention provides a method and system for delivery of content on a mobile media platform, providing an automated tag processing facility, and delivering content to a mobile device, wherein content delivery is based at least in part on the automated tag processing. |
| US10083233B2 |
Video processing for motor task analysis
Video processing for motor task analysis is described. In various examples, a video of at least part of a person or animal carrying out a motor task, such as placing the forefinger on the nose, is input to a trained machine learning system to classify the motor task into one of a plurality of classes. In an example, motion descriptors such as optical flow are computed from pairs of frames of the video and the motion descriptors are input to the machine learning system. For example, during training the machine learning system identifies time-dependent and/or location-dependent acceleration or velocity features which discriminate between the classes of the motor task. In examples, the trained machine learning system computes, from the motion descriptors, the location dependent acceleration or velocity features which it has learned as being good discriminators. In various examples, a feature is computed using sub-volumes of the video. |
| US10083232B1 |
Weighting user feedback events based on device context
The present disclosure provides computer-implemented systems and processes for augmenting user ratings of items, such as a rating of a song playing on a user device, by analyzing contextual information, such as user and/or device activity data associated with the device. The contextual information may be used to determine an associated intensity of the rating or feedback. The determined intensity levels can be used to weigh the associated rating events and improve the quality of item recommendations that are based on such ratings. Contextual information may indicate whether the user transitioned from another application to rate an item, device status information, and so on. In one embodiment, contextual information can be used to assess how intensely the user feels about a music item and to provide improved music recommendations, such as songs to provide in a playlist or radio station, based on the intensity. |
| US10083231B1 |
Fuzzy term partition identification
A method, computer system, and a computer program product for building and applying fuzzy term partitions is provided. The present invention may include building a fuzzy category taxonomy. The present invention may also include implementing the built fuzzy category taxonomy into a fuzzy category classifier. The present invention may then include building a fuzzy term extractor. The present invention may further include building a fuzzy term association map. The present invention may also include processing a plurality of words stored on a database. The present invention may then include extracting a fuzzy term from the processed plurality of words. The present invention may further include associating the extracted fuzzy term with a plurality of context data. The present invention may also include producing a context data partition for the extracted fuzzy term. The present invention may then include applying a weight to the extracted fuzzy term. |
| US10083230B2 |
Clustering a collection using an inverted index of features
Provided are techniques for creating an inverted index for features of a set of data elements, wherein each of the data elements is represented by a vector of features, wherein the inverted index, when queried with a feature, outputs one or more data elements containing the feature. The features of the set of data elements are ranked. For each feature in the ranked list, the inverted index is queried for data elements having the feature and not having any previously selected feature and a cluster of the data elements is created based on results returned in response to the query. |
| US10083228B2 |
Searching method and apparatus
A searching method and a searching apparatus are provided. The method includes: obtaining a search term input from a client device; determining a type of the search term, and obtaining a knowledge graph corresponding to the type of the search term; and returning the knowledge graph corresponding to the type of the search term to the client device, such that the client device displays information contained in the knowledge graph in a structured form. |
| US10083227B2 |
On-the-fly determination of search areas and queries for database searches
Innovations in the areas of determining search areas and queries for database searches are presented. For example, a search tool receives input for a search area for a database search. For the database search, the search tool determines one or more target tables that fit the search area input. In this way, the search tool can determine “on-the-fly” which database tables are relevant for the database search. The search tool can also receive input for a search string and construct queries for the database search in the target table(s). For a field of a table, the search tool can selectively convert a search value to a data format of the field. If the search string input includes multiple search values, the search tool can construct an OR query and/or an AND query. The search results can indicate real-time status of the database, while accounting for complex structures of database tables. |
| US10083224B2 |
Providing global metadata in a cluster computing environment
First and second data partitions that include first and second portions of data, respectively, from a first of a plurality of data streams are received. A first storage location of a distributed storage system, a first set of metadata for the first of the plurality of data streams is stored. A first and second digest is created for the data partitions, wherein each of the digests include a data structure that points to the first storage location. The data partitions including the digests are transmitted to one or more nodes of a cluster computing environment, wherein the one or more nodes are capable of accessing the first storage location via the data structure that points to the first storage location, and wherein the accessing of the first storage location provides processing information. The data partitions are processed using the processing information. |
| US10083222B1 |
Automated categorization of web pages
A computer for identifying categories of web pages. The computer comprises a processor, a non-transitory memory, and an application stored in the non-transitory memory. When executed by the processor the application builds an unvalidated table of uniform resource locators (URLs) in the non-transitory memory based on crawling the World Wide Web, navigates to at least some of the URLs stored in the unvalidated table, analyzes web pages to identify keywords, evaluates the URLs to belong to one or more web page categories using web page categorization rules based on the identified keywords, stores an entry for each evaluated URL in a validated table in the non-transitory memory, each entry comprising the URL, the one or more categories associated to the URL, and the keywords identified in the web page associated to the URL, performs a frequency analysis of keywords associated to URLs, and adapts the web page categorization rules. |
| US10083206B2 |
Visualization of combined table data
Embodiments effect the combination of data from different tables (e.g., of an underlying database), and the visualization of that combined table data in an incremental manner. Columns from a second table may be selectively combined with those of a first table, manually by user selection and/or automatically by best guess matching. Such matching may be based upon commonalities between table column headers. A menu may allow user selection of specific table(s)/table column(s) to be combined with a first table, as well as a manner of that combination (e.g., particular types of SQL join operations). The table data combination process is visualized step-by-step (e.g., allowing toggling and forward/backward navigation between interface screens), ensuring the user is able to follow data migration in the combined workflow, and appreciate/recognize changing values resulting therefrom. Particular embodiments may leverage the processing power of an in-memory database engine to accomplish combination and/or visualization of table data. |
| US10083201B2 |
System for maintaining consistency across a decentralized database cluster and method therefor
A system and method for maintaining consistency across a decentralized database cluster is presented. A database cluster can contain a plurality of database servers, each hosting a copy of the same database. In a system without a centralized coordinating server, a message queue can be used to simultaneously provide updates to each database server in the database cluster. A When a database server receives an index update message, it adds message to a queue indicating it has received the message and watches an index update node. Once every server in the cluster has added a message to the queue, it is known that every database server has received the message. The update can be performed for each server and the changes committed simultaneously. In such a manner, all database servers in the cluster perform an update at approximately the same time. Other embodiments also are disclosed. |
| US10083198B2 |
Method and apparatus for inter-databases data updating
The present disclosure relates to the field of data processing, disclosing a method and apparatus of inter-databases data updating. A method of inter-databases data updating of the present disclosure includes the steps of generating a third row of data based on data of a first database, where data of at least one column of the third row of data is a no-operation operator, the no-operation operator indicating no data change; and updating a fourth row of data of a second database based on the third row of data, where no-operation operator columns of data of the third row of data are not utilized to update data of corresponding columns of the fourth row of data, non no-operation operator columns of data of the third row of data are utilized to update data of corresponding columns of the fourth row of data. When there is only data change at some columns of a row of data, only data of the columns where data has changed will be updated, decreasing the amount of data to be updated, increasing the updating efficiency of databases, and reducing the waste of resources and time. |
| US10083195B2 |
System and method for composing a multidimensional index key in data blocks
Embodiments are provided for composing multidimensional keys for data blocks organized according to space filling curve approaches in database systems. An embodiment method includes organizing multidimensional data in a storage using a space filling curve algorithm. A plurality of data access paths for allowing access to the data are generated in a hierarchical index topology including an intermediate index page and a plurality of leaf pages. A plurality of odometer-type keys, which point to corresponding data blocks of the multidimensional data in the storage, are digitally composed in the leaf pages using bit clustering in a dimension-by-dimension manner of the multidimensional data. The odometer-type keys have numerical values that determine access to the data blocks according to the space filling curve algorithm. The composition of the odometer-type keys is independent of the numerical values of the odometer-type keys. |
| US10083192B2 |
Deleted database record reuse
A computer-implemented method for reusing deleted database records includes, receiving, by a database manager executing within a computing device, a first query request to insert, into a database table, a first set of database records. The database manager identifies a first set of entries within a journal log bundle. The database manager also determines, in response to identifying a first set of entries, that there is a third set of deleted database records located on a same page as a second set of database records. The database manager also, in response to determining that there is a third set of deleted database records located on a same page as the second set of database records, inserts into the database table the first set of database records using the third set of deleted database records. |
| US10083184B2 |
Widget synchronization in accordance with synchronization preferences
Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a client device. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to portable computer programs, such as widgets. The managing of the data thus can involve transfer of portable computer programs (e.g., widgets) between the host device and the client device. In one embodiment, the transfer of portable computer programs between a host device and a client device can be referred to as synchronization. |
| US10083182B2 |
Augmented directory hash for efficient file system operations and data management
Embodiments relate to scheduling operations to perform on objects. A method for scheduling operations to perform on objects is provided. The method identifies a plurality of operations to perform on a plurality of objects each having at least one attribute. At least one of the operations has scheduling dependency on another operation. The method generates a numeric value for each of the objects from the attribute of the object. The method schedules the operations to perform on the objects based on the numeric values of the objects and the scheduling dependency. |
| US10083181B2 |
Method and system for storing metadata of log-structured file system
A method, system and computer-readable recording medium for storing metadata of a log-structured file system. The method includes receiving a block management request signal including information about a block number and indicating whether it is an allocation request or a deallocation request for a block, calculating a segment number to which the block belongs with reference to the block number, obtaining a metadata segment usage (MSU) item corresponding to the segment number, wherein the metadata segment usage (MSU) item includes information about a segment number and a number of valid blocks, and increasing the number of valid blocks of the metadata segment usage (MSU) item by one when the block management request signal corresponds to the allocation request, and decreasing the number of valid blocks of the metadata segment usage (MSU) by one item when the block management request signal corresponds to the deallocation request. |
| US10083179B2 |
Adjusting extension size of a database table using a volatile database table attribute
A respective volatility attribute associated with each of one or more tables of a computerized database is used to adjust an extension file size value associated with a database table file space. Various optional additional uses of a volatility attribute to manage a database are disclosed. Preferably, database parameters are automatically monitored over time and database table volatility state is automatically determined and periodically adjusted. |
| US10083178B2 |
Digital asset hosting and distribution via digital asset playlists
A first collection of content that includes digital assets is maintained on a host computer. Based on a determination that a portable media device becomes connected to a client computer that is separate from the host computer and that interacts with the host computer, initiation of a synchronization of the first collection of content resident on the host computer with a second collection of content on the portable media device is automatically triggered. The synchronization of the first collection with the second collection includes a transfer of at least one of the digital assets from the host computer to the client computer to the portable media device and is triggered and conditioned upon the determination that the portable media device has become connected to the client computer. |
| US10083171B1 |
Natural language processing using a CNN based integrated circuit
A string of natural language texts is received and formed a multi-layer 2-D symbol in a computing system. The 2-D symbol comprises a matrix of N×N pixels of K-bit data representing a “super-character”. The matrix is divided into M×M sub-matrices with each sub-matrix containing (N/M)×(N/M) pixels. K, N and M are positive integers, and N is preferably a multiple of M. Each sub-matrix represents one ideogram defined in an ideogram collection set. “Super-character” represents a meaning formed from a specific combination of a plurality of ideograms. The meaning of the “super-character” is learned by classifying the 2-D symbol via a trained convolutional neural networks model having bi-valued 3×3 filter kernels in a Cellular Neural Networks or Cellular Nonlinear Networks (CNN) based integrated circuit. |
| US10083167B2 |
System and method for unsupervised text normalization using distributed representation of words
A system, method and computer-readable storage devices for providing unsupervised normalization of noisy text using distributed representation of words. The system receives, from a social media forum, a word having a non-canonical spelling in a first language. The system determines a context of the word in the social media forum, identifies the word in a vector space model, and selects an “n-best” vector paths in the vector space model, where the n-best vector paths are neighbors to the vector space path based on the context and the non-canonical spelling. The system can then select, based on a similarity cost, a best path from the n-best vector paths and identify a word associated with the best path as the canonical version. |
| US10083163B2 |
Completing fields in electronic documents by automatically assigning drawing input
The present disclosure includes methods and systems for completing fields in an electronic document utilizing drawing input. In particular, upon receiving drawing input in an electronic document with a plurality of fields, one or more embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods automatically identify an appropriate field corresponding to the drawing input. For instance, the disclosed systems and methods can assign drawing input to an appropriate field based on a number of drawing units located within the boundary of each field in the plurality of fields. Moreover, upon identifying the appropriate field corresponding to the drawing input, the disclosed systems and methods can automatically modify the drawing input to fit within a boundary of the identified field. |
| US10083159B1 |
Method for recording, editing and reproduction of web browser session
A method and system for recording, editing, and playback of web browser sessions, which captures a series of user visits to web pages, including the initial state of each page and all user interactions with the web pages, are provided. An application uses a web browser's native API (application programming interface) to record and store web pages and user interactions in a unique data format (not as video). Using the browser's native API for recording makes it possible to edit the recording of the user's web session, modifying the recording in ways that are not possible with video recording. The recorder application comprises a core engine implemented in JavaScript and various server configurations, either local or remote, for playback. |
| US10083152B1 |
Virtualized multicore systems with extended instruction heterogeneity
A system on a chip may include a plurality of data plane processor cores sharing a common instruction set architecture. At least one of the data plane processor cores is specialized to perform a particular function via extensions to the otherwise common instruction set architecture. Such systems on a chip may have reduced physical complexity, cost, and time-to-market, and may provide improvements in core utilization and reductions in system power consumption. |
| US10083147B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for multilane universal serial bus (USB2) communication over embedded universal serial bus (eUSB2)
Methods and apparatuses relating to circuitry for multilane serial bus communications are described. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a serial bus controller, upstream serial bus lanes, a single downstream serial bus lane, and a host/device lane controller. The serial bus controller is to send and receive data transmissions to and from serial bus devices. The upstream serial bus lanes correspond to the serial bus devices and are associated with serial port addresses. The host/device lane controller is to receive data transmissions through the upstream serial bus lanes and includes a port address assignment circuit and a multiplexer. The port address assignment circuit is to assign serial port addresses to data transmissions, to be included in data transmissions to identify the upstream serial bus lanes through which the data transmission was received. The multiplexer is to forward data transmissions from upstream serial bus lanes to the downstream serial bus lane. |
| US10083146B2 |
Shared USB ports
In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system comprises a first computing device comprising a first baseboard management controller (BMC), a second computing device comprising a second BMC, a first universal serial bus (USB) port coupled to the first BMC, a second USB port coupled to the second BMC, a multiplexor coupled to the first USB port and the second USB port, a shared USB port coupled to the multiplexor, and a chassis manager coupled to the first computing device and the second computing device. The chassis manager may connect, with the multiplexor, the shared port to the first USB port or the second USB port. |
| US10083141B2 |
Computer system and method for accessing endpoint device in computer system
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for accessing an endpoint device in a computer system and a computer system. According to the present invention, an endpoint proxy device establishes a correspondence between a first address, of an endpoint device, in the computing subsystem and a second address, of the endpoint device, in the management subsystem, and when receiving a first access request sent by a management controller to the endpoint device, generates, according to the correspondence, a second access request that carries the first address, of the endpoint device, in the computing subsystem, and sends the second access request to the endpoint device. Therefore, an endpoint device access request of the management controller is sent to the endpoint device, an operation does not need to depend on an operating system, and maintainability in managing the endpoint device is improved. |
| US10083140B2 |
DRAM data path sharing via a segmented global data bus
Provided are a memory device and a memory bank comprised of a local data bus, a segmented global data bus coupled to the local data bus, and a section select switch that is configurable to direct a signal from the local data bus to either end of the segmented global data bus. Provided also is a computational device comprising a processor and the memory device and optionally a display. Provided also is a method in which a signal is received from a local data bus, and a section select switch is configured to direct the signal from the local data bus to either end of a segmented global data bus. |
| US10083136B2 |
Electronic component, semiconductor package, and electronic device using the same
An electronic component, a semiconductor package, and an electronic device including the electronic component and/or the semiconductor package are provided. The electronic component includes an electronic element; an encapsulation member that encapsulates the electronic element and has a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel to each other; and a lead electrically connected to the electronic element and extending outward from the encapsulation member. The lead is disposed entirely in a region between a plane of the first surface of the encapsulation member and a plane of the second surface of the encapsulation member. |
| US10083132B2 |
Management of building and household appliances using portable computing device
For a device that supports a predetermined communication protocol, a function equivalent to a timer function can be executed without using a command prescribed by the predetermined communication protocol. A communication terminal controls, over a network, a device controlled by a signal communicated using the predetermined communication protocol and includes a memory, storing a basic operation application and a timer operation application, and a controller that executes processing based on the basic operation application and the timer operation application. The basic operation application causes a device to execute a basic function with a signal communicated using the predetermined communication protocol, and at a time designated by a timer setting, the timer operation application instructs the basic operation application to cause the device to execute a basic function with a signal communicated using the predetermined communication protocol. |
| US10083131B2 |
Generating and/or employing a descriptor associated with a memory translation table
Various aspects facilitate implementing a memory translation table associated with key-based indexing. A table component is configured for generating a memory translation table and a key component is configured for allocating a key associated with a memory access based on a virtual address and a set of access permissions. A descriptor component is configured for generating a descriptor associated with the memory translation table that comprises at least the set of access permissions and a portion of the key. |
| US10083130B2 |
Memory lock system with manipulatable input device and method of operation thereof
A security system for an external data storage apparatus and method of control thereof includes: a data storage, in which data is stored; a high-speed serial bus, which connects the data storage with a data terminal, which reads and writes the data stored in the data storage; a key input unit, which converts an identification (ID), which is input by operation of the user, to an electrical signal and outputs the converted signal; a memory, which stores and sets the ID input by the key input unit; and a control circuit, which, when the ID input by the key input unit is applied, compares the input ID with the preset ID stored in the memory and drives the data storage based on the compared results. |
| US10083129B2 |
Code loading hardening by hypervisor page table switching
Systems and methods are provided for modifying one or more guest memory permissions. An example method includes receiving a request to modify a memory permission of a guest running on a virtual machine. The guest includes a kernel that includes loading code and kernel code. The method also includes determining whether the request was sent from the loading code. The loading code corresponds to a first set of hypervisor page tables and is stored at a first range of memory addresses, and the kernel code corresponds to a second set of hypervisor page tables. The first range of memory addresses is in an executable mode in the first set of hypervisor page tables. The method further includes in response to a determination that the request was sent from the loading code, modifying the guest's memory permission in the second set of hypervisor page tables in accordance with the request. |
| US10083127B2 |
Self-ordering buffer
Systems and methods for generating a self-ordering buffer are described. An example method includes generating a plurality of nodes forming a linked list, each node in the linked list having a directional pointer referencing a subsequent element in the linked list and a data pointer referencing a corresponding memory block from a plurality of memory blocks; generating a head pointer, the head pointer referencing a beginning node in the linked list; generating a tail pointer, the tail pointer referencing an end node in the linked list; generating a next pointer, the next pointer referencing a next node of the linked list; generating a free pointer, the free pointer referencing a free node of the linked list; and wherein the plurality of nodes forming the linked list, the corresponding memory blocks, the head pointer, the tail pointer, the next pointer, and the free pointer form a buffer. |
| US10083115B2 |
Memory controller and data storage apparatus including the same
A data storage apparatus, memory controller, and or method operation method may be disclosed. The memory controller may include an address generator configured to generate an operation target address and a destination address. The memory controller may be configured to output the operation target address and the destination address. The memory controller may include a data processor configured to receive the operation target address, read data by accessing the corresponding address of the operation target address, perform an operation on the read data, access the destination address, and write a result of the operation in the accessed destination address. |
| US10083113B2 |
Scheme for determining data object usage in a memory region
Method and apparatus for managing memory is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method includes specifying a first load-monitored region within a memory, configuring a performance monitor to count object pointer accessed events associated with the first load-monitored region, executing a CPU instruction to load a pointer that points to a first location in the memory, responsive to determining that the first location is within the first load-monitored region, triggering an object pointer accessed event, updating a count of object pointer accessed events in the performance monitor, and performing garbage collection on the first load-monitored region based on the count of object pointer accessed events. |
| US10083112B2 |
Production-like testing and complex business to business auditing system
A system of testing updated software may include a cloud-based production environment. The system may also include a cloud-based testing environment. The system may also include a cloud-based production processing unit configured to receive in response to document, execute an initial software by inputting the document, and determine an initial software result and an initial software process based the document. The system may also include a cloud-based testing processing unit configured to receive the document, execute an updated software by inputting the document, and determine an updated software result and an updated software process based on the document. The system may also include a testing comparison unit configured to compare the initial software result and the updated software result, and compare the initial software process and the updated software process. |
| US10083111B2 |
Test script configuration spreadsheet
A test script may be written in a test script configuration spreadsheet. A plurality of test scripts may be listed in a test suite spreadsheet. A user may hit a run key to execute all or any subset of the test scripts listed in the test suite spreadsheet. A test engine may read the test suite spreadsheet and the test script configuration spreadsheets to execute the test scripts on any platform or browser specified by the test suite spreadsheet. |
| US10083106B2 |
Computer aided bug reporting system for GUI applications
A computer aided bug reporting system for GUI-based apps extracts and stores static and dynamic data from an app's source code. Using the extracted/stored data, a sequence of prompts is generated on a bug reporter's display device. The prompts are ordered in accordance with one of the app's execution paths associated with an encountered bug wherein each of the prompts is associated with one of the path's execution steps. Each prompt presents the GUI components and attributes of the GUI components associated with the one of the execution steps wherein selected ones of the GUI components and selected ones of the attributes of the GUI components are defined. The selected ones of the GUI components and the selected ones of the attributes of the GUI components for the execution steps associated with the one of the execution paths are presented for review by a software developer. |
| US10083105B2 |
Smart advice to charge notification
Systems and methods are disclosed for advising a user when an energy storage device in a computing system needs charging. State of charge data of the energy storage device can be measured and stored at regular intervals. The historic state of charge data can be queried over a plurality of intervals and a state of charge curve generated that is representative of a user's charging habits over time. The state of charge curve can be used to generate a rate of charge histogram and an acceleration of charge histogram. These can be used to predict when a user will charge next, and whether the energy storage device will have an amount of energy below a predetermined threshold amount before the next predicted charging time. A first device can determine when a second device typically charges and whether the energy storage device in the second device will have an amount of energy below the predetermined threshold amount before the next predicted charge time for the second device. The first device can generate an advice to charge notification to the user on either, or both, devices. |
| US10083104B2 |
System and method for the application of psychrometric charts to data centers
A system and method of displaying the temperature and relative humidity data of sensors on a psychrometric chart. The system and method operate to display an environmental envelope on the psychrometric chart in order to compare the data of the sensors to the environmental envelope of the psychrometric chart, in order to ensure safe operating conditions for data center equipment. |
| US10083102B2 |
Systems and methods to service an electronic device
The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods to service an electronic device. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a request to service an electronic device communicatively connected to a test station. The method also includes obtaining a device model and an image group of the electronic device and determining criteria to service the electronic device in accordance with a desired setup, where each image group is associated with one or more different device models. The method further includes transmitting a request to service the electronic device to a management system having an image of applications compatible with the image group of the electronic device. The method further includes receiving at least one of a virtual hard drive storing a copy of the image of the applications and an indication of a location of the virtual hard drive. The method further includes executing the applications to service the electronic device. |
| US10083100B1 |
Storage system and control software deployment method
A storage system includes a plurality of storage nodes. The storage node includes: one or more storage devices which respectively provide a storage area; and one or more control software which read/write requested data from/into the corresponding storage device according to a request from a higher-level device, wherein each of the control software retains predetermined configuration information required for reading/writing requested data from/into the corresponding storage device according to a request from the higher-level device, wherein a plurality of the control software are managed as a redundancy group, and the configuration information retained in each of the control software belonging to the same redundancy group is synchronously updated, and wherein the plurality of control software configuring the redundancy group are each deployed in respectively different storage nodes so as to distribute a load of each of the storage nodes. |
| US10083098B1 |
Network function virtualization (NFV) virtual network function (VNF) crash recovery
A Network Function Virtualization (NFV) system recovers from a Virtual Network Function (NFV) crash. Initially, an NFV Infrastructure (NFVI) executes the VNF, and the VNF transfers VNF state data to a VNF database. An NFV orchestrator detects a VNF crash and retrieves the VNF state data for the crashed VNF from the VNF state database. The NFV orchestrator directs the NFVI to install a new VNF to replace the crashed VNF based on the VNF state data. The NFVI installs the new VNF based on the VNF state data. |
| US10083096B1 |
Managing data with restoring from purging
A system for restoring purged data includes an input interface and a processor. The input interface to receive an indication of purged data to restore. The processor is to reinstate the purged data using a stored copy and rebuild one or more relations to the purged data using an effective change stack. |
| US10083094B1 |
Objective based backup job scheduling
A method and apparatus for scheduling backup tasks on a source system specified by a backup job to meet a recovery point objective (RPO) specified for the backup job is presented. A method generally includes estimating resource utilization at the source system expected during a plurality of time periods based on historical resource utilization by jobs executed on the source system. The backup system estimates a time required to complete the backup tasks during each time period on the source system based on the estimated resource utilization for each time period and historical backup performance data. Upon determining that the estimated time required to complete the backup tasks for one or more of the time periods meets the RPO, the backup system schedules the backup tasks to be executed during a time period of the one or more time periods with the lowest estimated resource utilization. |
| US10083088B1 |
Managing backup copies in cascaded data volumes
Point-in-time backup copies of a production volume that include volume maps between adjacent source and target volumes can be created in a cascade of data volumes. An empty volume map having the backup copy as the target can be created. The empty volume map can include a first bitmap used to indicate that data is stored in the source or the target, a second bitmap for use in managing and optimizing background copying, and an index for tracking a status of background copying. The volume map can be populated so that the first bitmap indicates data is stored in the source, and the index set to a start value. Production volume data regions can be sequentially background copied to the backup copy, while tracking using the index. Upon backup copy completion, the values of the volume map having the backup copy as the target can be stored. |
| US10083087B1 |
Managing backup copies in cascaded data volumes
Point-in-time backup copies of a production volume that include volume maps between adjacent source and target volumes can be created in a cascade of data volumes. An empty volume map having the backup copy as the target can be created. The empty volume map can include a first bitmap used to indicate that data is stored in the source or the target, a second bitmap for use in managing and optimizing background copying, and an index for tracking a status of background copying. The volume map can be populated so that they first bitmap indicates data is stored in the source, and the index set to a start value. Production volume data regions can be sequentially background copied to the backup copy, while tracking using the index. Upon backup copy completion, the values of the volume map having the backup copy as the target can be stored. |
| US10083086B2 |
Systems and methods for automatically resuming commissioning of a partition image after a halt in the commissioning process
Systems and methods for automatically resuming commissioning of a partition image after a halt in the commissioning process are disclosed. Embodiments may include initiating a commissioning of a partition image. Embodiments may also include updating metadata associated with the commissioning of the partition image after each successfully executed step of the commissioning process. Embodiments may further include identifying a halt in the commissioning process and resuming, after the halt has been identified, the commissioning process from the last successfully executed step of the commissioning process stored in the metadata during the most recent update of the metadata. |
| US10083082B2 |
Efficient index checkpointing in log-structured object stores
A method to efficiently checkpoint and reconstruct an in-memory index associated with a log-structured object store includes enabling asynchronous write operations to occur to a log-structured object store. The log-structured object store utilizes an in-memory index to access objects therein. The method further enables checkpoint operations to occur to the log-structured object store without pausing the asynchronous write operations. When initiating checkpoint operations, the method establishes a “begin checkpoint” marker on the log-structured object store. This “begin checkpoint” marker is configured to point to an oldest known log location recorded in the in-memory index. In the event the in-memory index is lost, the method reconstructs the in-memory index by analyzing the log-structured object store starting from the oldest known log location. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein. |
| US10083079B2 |
Enhanced memory reliability in stacked memory devices
The invention pertains to semiconductor memories, and more particularly to enhancing the reliability of stacked memory devices. Apparatuses and methods are described for implementing RAID-style error correction to increase the reliability of the stacked memory devices. |
| US10083073B2 |
Method and system for real-time causality and root cause determination of transaction and infrastructure related events provided by multiple, heterogeneous agents
A method is disclosed that estimates causal relationships between events based on heterogeneous monitoring data. The monitoring data consists in transaction tracing data, describing the execution performance of individual transactions, resource utilization measurements of infrastructure entities like processes or operating systems and network utilization measurement data. A topology model of the monitored environment describing its entities and the communication activities of these entities is incrementally created. The location of occurred events in the topology model is determined. The topology model is used in conjunction with a domain specific causality propagation knowledge base to calculate the possibility of causal relationships between events. Different causality determination mechanisms, based on the type of involved events are used to create graphs of causal related events. A set of root cause events, representing those events with greatest global impact on all other events in an event graph is calculated for each identified event graph. |
| US10083069B2 |
Word line defect detection and handling for a data storage device
A data storage device includes a non-volatile memory and a controller. The non-volatile memory includes a word line coupled to a plurality of storage elements. A method includes detecting a condition associated with a defect in the word line. A first subset of the plurality of storage elements and a second subset of the plurality of storage elements are determined based on an estimated location of the defect. The method further includes determining a first read threshold for the first subset and a second read threshold for the second subset. |
| US10083065B2 |
Creating multiple rules for a device to allow concurrent access to the device by different virtual machines
An exemplary system may allow concurrent access to a device by different virtual machines. In one embodiment, the system receives a request to add a virtual machine (VM) of a plurality of virtual machines to a host, the request identifying a device that is shared by the plurality of virtual machines. The system creates a VM-specific rule for the device based on the VM. The system stores the VM-specific rule for the device in association with the VM. |
| US10083062B2 |
Data suppression for faster migration
The subject technology addresses the need in the art for improving intra-cloud migration of virtual machines in a cloud computing environment. A hash database may be prepopulated with key-value pairs corresponding to hash IDs and associated data chunks of a virtual machine image. In this regard, the virtual machine image may be divided into chunks using boundaries chosen by a Rabin fingerprinting technique. A hash (e.g., MD5 or SHA-1) may be computed over each chunk and act as a unique identifier for the data contained in each chunk. At appropriate times, one or more hash IDs are sent instead of the actual data chunks between clouds when performing the inter-cloud migration of a virtual machine. |
| US10083061B2 |
Cloud embedded process tenant system for big data processing
A process owner platform may be associated with a cloud embedded big data application and may exchange information with a tenant service executor platform. The process owner platform may establish a process using a process tenant template, the process being associated with public and private data and transmit, to the remote tenant service executor platform, information including the public data (without including the private data). The process owner platform may then receive result data and a process state identifier and establish a virtual process such that it is associated with the public data, the private data, and the result data. The process owner platform may also execute control logic in accordance with the process state identifier to materialize the virtual process into a process or a process tenant template, and the materialized process or process tenant template may associated with the public data, the private data, and the result data. |
| US10083057B1 |
Migration of active virtual machines across multiple data centers
A method of providing migration of active virtual machines by performing data migrations between data centers using distributed volume and stretched cluster mechanisms to migrate the data synchronously within the distance and time latency limits defined by the distributed volume protocol, then performing data migrations within data centers using local live migration, and for long distance data migrations on a scale or distance that may exceed synchronous limits of the distributed volume protocol, combining appropriate inter- and intra-site data migrations so that data migrations can be performed exclusively using synchronous transmission. |
| US10083056B2 |
Session transfer and suspension in a remote access application framework
Systems and method for providing for suspension and transfer of remote access sessions. In accordance with the methods, a request to suspend a session may be received at a server tier. The server tier prepares a URL that may be used at a later time by a client to resume the session. The URL is communicated to a client tier from which the request was received and, thereafter, a connection between the client tier and the server tier is closed. At a subsequent time, a request may be received to resume the session at the URL. After receipt of the request to resume the session, a connection with the requesting client tier is established by the server tier, and the session is resumed. |
| US10083052B1 |
Streamlined remote application streaming technology configuration and usage
Initial configuration of access for a client device to a streamed application may be initiated in response to receiving a request to enable access. The application may not, in some cases, have been configured for streaming. The application may execute on a virtual computing node assigned to run the application in the context of a user account created to run the application. A link for initiating the application stream may be sent to the client. A capture process detects resources accessed by the application and streams them to the client. Input from the client is inserted into the application's input/output streams by the capture process. |
| US10083050B2 |
User interface usage simulation generation and presentation
A method of simulating end user interaction with a user interface that comprises identifying a user interaction session during which an end user interacts with an application hosted by a client terminal via a user interface which is displayed by the application on a display of the client terminal, iteratively documenting user interface states of the user interface during the user interaction session, the user interface states are tagged to indicate a runtime presentation timing, and iteratively documenting user inputs inputted by the user during the user interaction session, the user inputs are documented with reference to display areas of the user interface at a respective of the user interface states during the user interaction session. The user interface states and the user inputs are time synchronized to generate a simulation of the user inputs during the interaction session with reference to the user interface states in a sequential manner. |
| US10083045B2 |
Booting computer from user trusted device with an operating system loader stored thereon
In an approach to allowing a computer to boot from a user trusted device (UTD), the computer comprises a data storage device storing operating system (OS) services, and a version of an OS loader. The UTD is connectable to the computer and stores a boot loader, detectable by a firmware executing at the computer, and an OS loader, and wherein the UTD prevents an unauthenticated user to modify the boot loader and the OS loader stored thereon. The computer then, upon connection, lets the boot loader be detected by the firmware for execution of the boot loader at least partly at the computer, to cause to transfer the OS loader from the UTD to the computer, and executes the transferred OS loader at least partly from the computer, to execute at least one crypto driver for the OS, to start the OS services and complete booting of the computer. |
| US10083044B2 |
Electronic apparatus with a barcode scanning device and secure booting method thereof
An electronic apparatus and a booting method thereof are provided. Control a sensing unit to sense a barcode before an operation system is executed by the electronic apparatus. Determine whether the barcode meets a preset barcode. Continue a booting operation of the electronic apparatus if the barcode meets the preset barcode. |
| US10083037B2 |
Apparatus and method for low-latency invocation of accelerators
An apparatus and method are described for providing low-latency invocation of accelerators. For example, a processor according to one embodiment comprises: a plurality of simultaneous multithreading (SMT) cores, at least one shared cache circuit to be shared among the SMT cores, and at least one L2 cache circuit to store both instructions and data. The processor further comprises a communication interconnect circuit including a PCIe circuit to communicatively couple one or more of the SMT cores to an accelerator device, the PCIe circuit to provide the accelerator device access to resources of the processor including the at least one shared cache circuit. The processor further comprises a memory access circuit to identify an accelerator context save/restore region in a memory determined by an accelerator context save/restore value, the accelerator context save/restore region to store an accelerator context state. |
| US10083036B2 |
Techniques for managing graphics processing resources in a tile-based architecture
One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for managing graphics processing resources in a tile-based architecture. The technique includes storing a release packet associated with a graphics processing resource in a buffer and initiating a replay of graphics primitives stored in the buffer and associated with the graphics processing resource. The technique further includes, for each tile included in a plurality of tiles and processed during the replay, reading the release packet and determining whether the tile is a last tile processed during the replay. The technique further includes determining not to transmit the release packet to a screen-space pipeline and continuing to read graphics data stored in the buffer if the tile is not the last tile to be processed during the replay, or transmitting the release packet to the screen-space pipeline if the tile is the last tile to be processed during the replay. |
| US10083031B2 |
Cognitive feature analytics
A system and method to build feature evolution models for existing applications (“apps”) in the market based on open app data repositories). A feature evolution model of an app depicts the app name, its historical versions (historical version labels, release timestamps of each version), rating values of each version, and structured features (e.g., umbrella features and low-level features) each version introduces, improves or deletes. There is further extracted from the app description and release logs the app name, historical version labels, release timestamps, use the rating info of the app to extract and assign rating values for each version of the app, and apply NLP techniques and source code analysis techniques to extract “structured features” of the app through analyzing the app description, the release logs, and corresponding source code revisions of the app. Upon the built feature evolution models, various feature insights may be easily extracted and generated. |
| US10083030B1 |
Asynchronous dependency resolution
An asynchronous dependency resolution system receives a request to store a first application component in an application repository, stores a first dependency map for the first application component in a dependency repository, and generates a first executable bundle for the first application component. The asynchronous dependency resolution system determines that the dependency repository comprises a first association between the first application component and a second application component, where the first application component is a dependency of a second application component, obtains source code for the second application component, and generates a second executable bundle for the second application component using the source code for the first and second application components. |
| US10083027B2 |
Systems and methods for managing software development environments
Systems and methods for branched development environments enable construction of development and deployment environments for use at various stages of software development and delivery. Various embodiments are configured to deliver these constructed environments to reproduce faithfully the state of an application at a given revision of the application's source or configuration. The branched development system can be configured to use the constructed environments to offer a variety of novel results and benefits that simplify the development, test, deployment, and debugging tasks commonly associated with software throughout its lifecycle. |
| US10083026B1 |
In-service software upgrade of software-defined networking controller
Techniques are disclosed describing an In-Service Software Upgrade for a Software Defined Networking (SDN) controller of a cloud data center. A cloud data center includes a first SDN controller configured to perform session management of a plurality of session instances, an orchestration engine communicatively coupled to the first SDN controller via a northbound application program interface (API); and a plurality of compute nodes configured to perform compute functions for the plurality of session instances. In response to receiving a request to perform an in-service software upgrade (ISSU) of the first SDN controller, the orchestration engine spawns a second, upgraded SDN controller on the cloud data center. An ISSU process initializes the second SDN controller and transfers session management for the plurality of session instances from the first SDN controller to the second SDN controller. Finally, the ISSU process removes the first SDN controller from the cloud data center. |
| US10083020B2 |
Computing device facilitating end user access to functionality of applications not yet installed
A mobile computing device includes a touchscreen display, a transceiver, a non-transitory memory that stores a first native application that is installed at the mobile computing device, and a computing processor. The computer processor executes computer readable instructions that cause the computing processor to execute the first native application that is installed at the mobile computing device. The computing processor formulates a query for application functions. The computing processor sends the query to a remote system via the first native application. The remote system stores information regarding application functions. The computing processor, in response to sending the query, receives a result that includes a portion of a functionality associated with a second native application. The computing processor provides access to the functionality without installing the second native application. |
| US10083015B2 |
Mobile accessibility evaluation from application binary
An approach is provided that identifies interface changing events in the binary executable of an application. The approach generates code modules that are directed at evaluating accessibility requirements pertaining to the identified interface changing events. A modified binary of the application is created with the modified binary including the binary executable and the generated code modules. The modified binary is then executed. When one of the interface changing events is encountered, one of the generated code modules is executed and this code module returns a set of accessibility data that pertains to the interface changing event. |
| US10083013B2 |
Producer graph oriented programming and execution
A method and apparatus for producer graph oriented programming and execution. According to one aspect of the invention, a runtime is provided that interprets producer dependency declarations for methods. The producer dependency declarations identify at run time a set of zero or more producers, where a producer is a runtime instantiatable construct that includes at least an instance and a method associated with that instance. The runtime automatically generates and executes, responsive to receiving a designation of a producer of interest whose method has a producer dependency declaration, a producer graph. The producer graph initially includes the producer of interest and is generated, from the producer of interest to source producers, through instantiation of producers based on the producer dependency declarations of the methods of the producers already in the producer graph. The runtime sequences the execution of the producers in the producer graph as indicated by the producer graph. |
| US10083010B2 |
Extensible meta model for capturing solution patterns
A method for capturing patterns and associated points of variability includes providing an XML schema defining elements representing different point of variability (POV) types for a pattern. The elements belong to an XML schema “substitution group” to enable the POV types to be substituted for one another. In selected embodiments, the method enables a pattern author to add new or custom POV types to the “substitution group,” thereby allowing the pattern author to extend the pattern meta model to include new POV types. Once the desired POV types are defined, the method enables the pattern author to generate an instance of the XML schema, defining the points of variability for a specific pattern, using the elements defined in the XML schema “substitution group.” A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein. |
| US10083008B2 |
Reproducible stochastic rounding for out of order processors
A method for generating a random number for use in a stochastic rounding operation is provided. The method includes executing an instruction that causes at least two operands to produce an intermediate result and incrementing a state of a random number generator. The method d further includes causing the random number generator to generate a random number in accordance with the state and producing a final result by utilizing the random number to determine a rounding of the intermediate result. |
| US10083006B1 |
Intercom-style communication using multiple computing devices
Techniques are described related to improved intercom-style communication using a plurality of computing devices distributed about an environment. In various implementations, voice input may be received, e.g., at a microphone of a first computing device of multiple computing devices, from a first user. The voice input may be analyzed and, based on the analyzing, it may be determined that the first user intends to convey a message to a second user. A location of the second user relative to the multiple computing devices may be determined, so that, based on the location of the second user, a second computing device may be selected from the multiple computing devices that is capable of providing audio or visual output that is perceptible to the second user. The second computing device may then be operated to provide audio or visual output that conveys the message to the second user. |
| US10083005B2 |
User speech interfaces for interactive media guidance applications
A user speech interface for interactive media guidance applications, such as television program guides, guides for audio services, guides for video-on-demand (VOD) services, guides for personal video recorders (PVRs), or other suitable guidance applications is provided. Voice commands may be received from a user and guidance activities may be performed in response to the voice commands. |
| US10083002B2 |
Using voice-based web navigation to conserve cellular data
Techniques disclose methods for providing voice-based web navigation through a cellular voice connection. A voice command a request to return content of a webpage having one or more topics is received via a cellular voice connection. One or more of the topics of the webpage that match the content specified in the request is identified. An audio indication of the content is returned via the cellular voice connection. |
| US10083001B2 |
Audio signal processor
An audio signal processor generating an analog audio signal with directional characteristic from at least two 1-bit audio signals of digital microphones comprises a shift register of length n for bit-clocked throughput of at least one 1-bit audio signal and a combiner for combining at least two 1-bit audio signals to an interlaced 1-bit audio signal with doubled bit frequency. |
| US10083000B2 |
Mitigating an induced electrical signal from an appliance in a powered-off state
An isolation unit may include input pins to receive an electrical signal induced by ambient sound waves incident on an appliance in a powered-off state, one or more first transformers, connected to the input pins, to electrically isolate the induced electrical, one or more second transformers, connected to the first transformers, to provide a common mode choke function on the induced electrical signal, one or more inductors, connected to the one or more second transformers, one or more resistors, connected to the one or more inductors, wherein the one or more inductors and the one or more resistors are configured to limit an amplitude of a current of the induced electrical signal, and output pins, connected to the one or more inductors, to receive a modified electrical signal from the one or more inductors to propagate the modified electrical signal to a downstream cable. |
| US10082999B2 |
Audio file processing to reduce latencies in play start times for cloud served audio files
Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for managing audio files of a user to reduce latencies in play start times on local devices. The audio files are stored on cloud storage managed by a server. One method includes processing a plurality of audio files associated with a user, where the processing is configured to create audio snippet files from each of the plurality of audio files. The audio snippet files representing a beginning part of each of the plurality of audio files. The method also includes transmitting the audio snippet files to a client device and detecting a request from the client to begin playing a first audio file from the plurality of audio files of the user. The first audio file being stored on the cloud storage managed by the server. |
| US10082993B2 |
Method for scheduling a depletion of supply material in a printing system
A method for scheduling a depletion of a supply material in a printing system including a print engine capable of printing at a settable print velocity while using the supply material, a control unit for controlling a print job queue comprising at least one print job scheduled to be printed by means of a scheduling scheme while using the supply material, a supply material output holder for holding the supply material, and a user interface for interacting with a user of the printing system. The method includes determining a plurality of moments in time that the supply material output holder is full, and simultaneously scheduling for each determined moment in time of the plurality of moments in time a depletion event of emptying the supply material output holder in the scheduling scheme. The plurality of moments in time is determined by taking into account the total planned usage of the supply material according to print job specifications of the at least one print job scheduled in the print job queue and a capacity of the supply material output holder with respect to the properties of the supply material. Each of the determined moments in time is established on the basis of the settable print velocity of the printing system with respect to the at least one print job in the print job queue. |
| US10082985B2 |
Data striping across storage nodes that are assigned to multiple logical arrays
A storage cluster is provided. The storage cluster includes a plurality of storage nodes coupled together as the storage cluster. The plurality of storage nodes is configured to assign data to two or more logical arrays and the plurality of storage nodes is configured to establish data striping across the plurality of storage nodes for user data of each of the two or more logical arrays. |
| US10082984B2 |
Storage device and method of operating the same
A method of operating a storage device that controls input/output of multi-stream data according to a stream ID may include receiving, from a host, a stream control command controlling at least a first stream ID and a second stream ID, determining, in response to the received stream control command, a third stream ID including control commands for the first and second stream IDs, and transmitting the third stream ID to the host. |
| US10082982B2 |
Data backup method and apparatus, data restoration method and apparatus, and server
A data backup method and apparatus, a data restoration method and apparatus, and a server are presented. The backup method includes the following steps of obtaining, by a backup server, an original differential bitmap of a first target volume; obtaining valid data in each fixed-length data block from the first target volume according to the original differential bitmap; saving a bitmap corresponding to a fixed-length data block including the valid data to a fixed-length volume bitmap file of the fixed-length data block according to the original differential bitmap; and saving the valid data in the fixed-length data block to a fixed-length volume file of the fixed-length data block. According to the foregoing solution, only valid data is transmitted, an amount of data transmitted between the production end and the server can be reduced, a transmission speed can be increased, and storage space can be saved. |
| US10082981B2 |
Selective mirroring of predictively isolated memory
A method, computer program product, and system for selective memory mirroring including identifying, by a computer during an initial program load, predictively deconfigured memory units and memory interfaces, wherein the predictively deconfigured memory units and memory interfaces are marked by the computer for removal from a computer configuration prior to the initial program load, analyzing the predictively deconfigured memory units and memory interfaces to determine a level of granularity for selective memory mirroring and initiating selective memory mirroring at the determined level of granularity using the analyzed predictively deconfigured memory units and memory interfaces. |
| US10082979B2 |
Input/output operation management in a device mirror relationship
In a network computing environment, in which data stored at a primary storage system, is mirrored from the primary storage system to a secondary storage system, a selection may be made to direct an input/output operation such as a read operation, for example, to the secondary storage system instead of the primary storage system in order to improve operations. For example, a read operation may be directed to the secondary storage to improve the read operation response time. In other aspects, a read or other input/output operation may be directed to the secondary storage to improve utilization of the resources of the secondary storage system. Other aspects are described. |
| US10082975B1 |
Obfuscation-enhanced memory encryption
The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for obfuscation-enhanced memory encryption. An example method comprises performing a write operation, wherein the write operation includes transmitting a number of write transactions received from a host along with a number of spurious transactions to a memory, and wherein the number of spurious transactions are transmitted at a particular rate among the number of received write transactions. |
| US10082972B2 |
Method and system for pooling, partitioning, and sharing network storage resources
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a system for sharing a storage resource, where storage resources of a hard disk and a storage array are divided into multiple storage partitions and the multiple storage partitions form a shared storage resource pool, a read-write control module is allocated to each storage partition, and global partition information is generated to record a correspondence between each storage partition in the shared storage resource pool and the read-write control module. The embodiments of the present invention implement fast and simple integration of heterogeneous storage resources, and therefore can efficiently use various storage resources, save cost, and avoid a resource waste. |
| US10082971B1 |
Calculating capacity utilization in a storage system
Attributing consumed storage capacity among entities storing data in a storage array includes: identifying a data object stored in the storage array and shared by a plurality of entities, where the data object occupies an amount of storage capacity of the storage array; and attributing to each entity a fractional portion of the amount of storage capacity occupied by the data object. |
| US10082968B2 |
Preferred zone scheduling
A data storage system and associated method are provided wherein a policy engine continuously collects qualitative information about a network load to the data storage system in order to dynamically characterize the load and continuously correlates the load characterization to the content of a command queue of transfer requests for writeback commands and host read commands, selectively limiting the content with respect to writeback commands to only those transfer requests for writeback data that are selected on a physical zone basis of a plurality of predefined physical zones of a storage media. |
| US10082965B1 |
Intelligent sparing of flash drives in data storage systems
A method is used in managing data in a data storage system. A first set of flash drives in arranged into a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) group and a wear indicator for each of the flash drives in the first set of flash drives is determined. A second set of flash drives are configured, where the second set of flash drives are configured as spare flash drives and a wear metric is determined for each of the flash drives in the second set of flash drives. A first flash drive in the first set of flash drives that is to be replaced is identified. A spare flash drive from the second set of flash drives is selected, where the spare flash drive is selected based on a wear metric. A rebuild process is initiated where the first flash drive is replaced with the selected spare flash drive. |
| US10082963B2 |
Low capacity latency storage enclosure with expander
A storage enclosure includes a plurality of hard drive sub-boards, each configured to include a plurality of hard drives. Each hard drive sub-board is coupled to one or more expanders, via and interface unit, with a set of dual-pass shielded cables. The expander includes a plurality of chipsets coupled to a complex logic device. Each chipset may communicate with a different subset of hard drives with potentially different timing characteristics. The dual-pass shielded cables may be arranged to mitigate these differences. In addition, pin assignments associated with the cables may be set in order to further mitigate the timing differences. |
| US10082961B2 |
Memory system having multiple host channel and performing a cache operation and method of operating the same
A memory system includes a first control circuit part configured to communicate with a host through a first host channel, a second control circuit part configured to communicate with the host through a second host channel, a first chip group configured to communicate with the first control circuit part through a first internal channel, and a second chip group configured to communicate with the second control circuit part through a second internal channel, wherein the first control circuit part and the second control circuit part alternately receive a plurality of data inputted through one of the first and second host channels, which is selected during a single channel operation, and transmit the data to the first chip group and the second chip group. |
| US10082956B2 |
Method and apparatus for downloading data including a progress bar indicating progress of downloading
A method and apparatus for downloading data. The method comprises: dividing a storage space for storing data into multiple storage subspaces in advance; if it is determined that a download progress bar is dragged from a first position to a second position, obtaining an offset of a download position; determining, according to the offset of the download position and the size of the storage subspaces, a selected storage subspace and an invalid data area in the selected storage subspace; and filling the invalid data area and writing, starting from the second position, the data into the selected storage subspace. By using the method and apparatus thereof, a filling space for storing data can be reduced, thereby improving the data downloading speed, and improving use experience of a user. |
| US10082954B2 |
Challenge generation for verifying users of computing devices
Challenging a current user of a computing device by measuring characteristics of user actions sensed by a computing device, determining that the measurements meet a uniqueness condition with respect to corresponding measurements in a comparison set of actions, recording the user actions and their measurements in a set of challenge actions associated with an authorized user, and responsive to a challenge requirement to determine whether a current user of the computing device is the authorized user, selecting challenge actions associated with an authorized user, prompting the current user to perform the selected challenge actions that are then sensed by the computing device, measuring characteristics of the prompted actions, and determining that the measurements of the characteristics of the prompted actions meet a similarity condition with respect to measurements of corresponding characteristics of the selected challenge actions. |
| US10082949B2 |
Apparatus and method for application peel
An apparatus and method for managing applications in a mobile device are provided. The method includes selecting a predetermined location within an active first application that is in a forefront state, and dragging the selected location to uncover an active second application. The first application is returned to the forefront by returning the selected location back to an original position thereof. The second application may be interacted with directly while the first application is in the dragged state. |
| US10082944B2 |
Autoscroll regions
Technologies are described herein for autoscroll regions. A device establishes a trigger line near an edge of a selectable region of content that is adjacent to a non-selectable region of content. The device detects user input within the selectable region and detects movement of the user input that intersects the trigger line. In response to detecting the user input intersecting the trigger line, the device scrolls a scrollable region. |
| US10082941B2 |
Optimizing window move actions for remoted applications
Techniques for optimizing window move actions for a remoted application are provided, where the remoted application has an application window running within a remote desktop of a server system, and where the application window is made accessible to a user of a client system in the form of a client-side application window displayed in a client desktop of the client system. In one embodiment, the client system can receive from the server system a notification that the application window has begun moving in the remote desktop, and can determine that the user is currently entering one or more input commands for moving the client-side application window in the client desktop. The client system can further send a command to the server system for stopping the movement of the application window in the remote desktop, such that the application window is fixed in a stationary position. The client system can then allow the user to continue moving the client-side application window in the client desktop, while the application window remains in the stationary position in the remote desktop. |
| US10082935B2 |
Virtual tools for use with touch-sensitive surfaces
An electronic device includes a touch-sensitive surface, for example a touch pad or touch screen. The user interacts with the touch-sensitive surface, producing touch interactions. Some of these touch interactions may be detected as indicative of a grasp for manipulating a physical tool (e.g., the grasp for holding a pen). When these touch interactions are encountered, a corresponding virtual tool is instantiated. The virtual tool controls an action on the electronic device that is similar to an action that can be performed by the physical tool. For example, the virtual pen can be used to draw on the display, whereas the physical pen draws on paper. A representation of the virtual tool is also displayed on a display for the electronic device, possibly providing additional affordances, at a location that corresponds to a location of the detected touch interaction. |
| US10082930B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing user interface in portable terminal
A method and an apparatus for providing a user interface in a portable terminal without a touch screen are provided. The method includes outputting one of a plurality of menu pages, each menu page including a plurality of icons respectively linked to a specific function and arranged in multiple columns and rows, determining whether a key signal requesting movement is input, determining whether the input key signal exceeds a preset reference value when the key signal is input, and moving another of the plurality of menu pages when the input key signal exceeds the preset reference value, and moving a focus on the output menu page when the input key signal does not exceed the preset reference value. |
| US10082929B2 |
Working process processing system and working process processing method
A working process processing system of an embodiment has: a 3D data storage for storing the 3D data; a working process data storage to store the working process data; an animation data processor to process animation data based on the 3D data stored in the 3D data storage and the working process data stored in the working process data storage, the animation data comprising displaying data showing a plurality of changing situations of the working processes; wherein the animation data processor is configured to include the comment information relating to the work attribute information of at least one of the working processes with the displaying data of the respective working process of the animation data processed thereof. |
| US10082925B2 |
Operator control device for a domestic appliance, having an electronic display panel, and a domestic appliance having such an operator control device
An operator control device for a domestic appliance includes an electronic display panel having a cover, and an operator control element which is movable relative to the display panel to set operating conditions of the domestic appliance. The operator control element is embedded, at least in part, in the cover of the electronic display panel, and includes an annular front part having an upper face which projects, at least in part, above a level of an outer face of the cover. |
| US10082924B2 |
Touch screen panel and method of manufacturing the same
A touch screen panel including a touch electrode disposed on a base substrate, the touch electrode including a plurality of mesh patterns formed by crossing of metal wirings. The mesh patterns include a main electrode pattern and a buffer pattern overlapping the main electrode pattern, the buffer pattern having a thickness greater than 20% of a thickness of the main electrode pattern and less than 30% of a thickness of the main electrode pattern. |
| US10082922B2 |
Increasing the dynamic range of an integrator based mutual-capacitance measurement circuit
In one embodiment, a device includes one or more processors and one or more memory units. The one or more memory units collectively store logic configured to cause the one or more processors to perform operations including obtaining a first measurement associated with a first voltage, the first voltage output by the mutual-capacitance measurement circuit in response to a first change in capacitance, and obtaining a second measurement associated with a second voltage, the second voltage output by the mutual-capacitance measurement circuit in response to a second change in capacitance. The operations further include calculating a differential measurement using a difference between the first measurement and the second measurement and determining whether a touch or proximity event has occurred based at least in part on the calculated differential measurement. |
| US10082921B2 |
Display apparatus
According to an aspect, a display apparatus includes: a plurality of scanning lines including a first scanning line and a second scanning line, wherein the first scanning line is adjacent to the second scanning line in a first direction; a plurality of touch drive electrodes including a first touch drive electrode and a second touch drive electrode, wherein the first touch drive electrode is adjacent to the second touch drive electrode in the first direction; and an operation controller, wherein the operation controller is configured to provide a display scanning signal to a selected scanning line of the plurality of scanning lines and scan the plurality of scanning lines in a second direction and provide a touch drive signal to a selected touch drive electrode of the plurality of touch drive electrodes that is not coupled to the selected scanning line. |
| US10082919B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device containing a terminal, a power supply voltage dropping circuit that generates a constant voltage, a switch circuit to periodically apply a constant voltage to a terminal in response to a first clock, a current-controlled oscillator circuit, and a counter, and in which the power supply voltage dropping circuit supplies a first current to the switch circuit, the current-controlled oscillator circuit generates a second clock whose frequency changes in response to the value of the first current, and the counter counts the number of second clocks within the counting time. |
| US10082909B2 |
Holding manner determination device and recording medium
Provided is a holding manner determination device that accurately determines a manner of holding an information terminal. A matching processing unit (312) calculates a coincidence between distribution data of sensor values detected by a touch panel (10) and holding hand reference data (Ref1), and a holding hand determination unit (314) determines a holding hand on the basis of holding hand information of the holding hand reference data (Ref1) whose coincidence with detection data is equal to or greater than a threshold. |
| US10082903B2 |
Display panel and display device
A display panel and a display device are provided. The display panel comprises an array substrate including a plurality of pixel sequences arranged in a first direction, a plurality of first touch control electrodes arranged in the first direction, and a plurality of first touch control electrode signal lines. A pixel sequence includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction. A pixel includes N number of sub-pixels continuously arranged in the first direction, N being a positive integer equal to or greater than 3. An orthogonal projection of a first touch control electrode onto the array substrate covers an orthogonal projection of M number of pixel sequences onto the array substrate, M being a positive integer. L number of first touch control electrode signal lines are electrically connected to a same first touch control electrode, and L satisfies L≤M×(N−2). |
| US10082902B1 |
Display changes via discrete multi-touch gestures
A touch screen controller identifies a multi-touch gesture associated with a display feature such as scale or orientation. The touch screen controller applies a discrete value change to the display feature from an ordered set of discrete values. The number of points of contact in the multi-touch gesture may be interpreted by the touch screen controller as step changes in the ordered set of discrete values when applying the value change to the display feature. |
| US10082897B2 |
Double-sided touch panel display device and manufacturing method
A display device includes a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate opposed to the first transparent substrate, a display panel disposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate, a first touch panel disposed on a bottom face of the display panel, and a second touch panel disposed on an upper face of the display panel. |
| US10082891B2 |
Touchpad operational mode
A system can include a processor; a memory device having memory accessible by the processor; a touchpad operatively coupled to the processor; a display nonoverlapping the touchpad and operatively coupled to the processor; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor where the instructions include instructions to instruct the system to: associate different individual gestures with different individual touchpad operational modes, select one of the touchpad operational modes responsive to receipt via the touchpad of an associated one of the gestures, and control rendering of a graphic to the display wherein the graphic includes a touchpad field and a control field associated with the selected one of the touchpad operational modes. |
| US10082886B2 |
Automatic configuration of an input device based on contextual usage
In certain embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes detecting a graphical control element on a graphical user interface (GUI), determining a type of the graphical control element, generating configuration control data to cause an input device to configure one or more input elements on the input device to perform functions corresponding to the type of the graphical control element, and sending the configuration control data to the input device. In some cases, the configuration control data causes the input device to configure at least two of the one or more input elements to perform functions corresponding to the type of the graphical control element, and wherein the at least two of the one or more input elements are associated with different functions. The type of graphical control element can be one of a video media player, audio media player, hyperlink, word processor document, spreadsheet document, or alphanumeric text. |
| US10082880B1 |
System level features of a keyboard
A keyboard device includes a shell having a set of aperture formed into a top surface. A group of keys are disposed in the set of apertures. A platform is disposed under the group of keys and substantially fills an interior of the shell. The platform has a cavity formed in a lower surface of the platform. A circuit board, which is operable to control the keyboard is disposed within the cavity. The platform is configured to prevent ingress of liquid and debris that may enter the set of apertures. In some cases, the shell may have a rear aperture formed into a side wall, which may be configured as an antenna that is tuned to transmit a wireless signals at a transmission frequency. |
| US10082879B2 |
Head mounted display device and control method
A device includes a display configured to display images in accordance with a virtual viewpoint position in a virtual reality space, a distance sensor configured to acquire distance information of a distance in a measuring range in a real space from the distance sensor to a hand of a user wearing the device, and a processor. The processor is configured to acquire a hand image of a hand region based on the distance information, the hand region corresponding to the hand, detect a shape of the hand and an inclination of the hand from the hand image, generate, in accordance with the inclination, when the shape of the hand is a first shape, a display image in which the virtual viewpoint position in the virtual reality space has been moved to another virtual viewpoint position, and control the display to display the display image. |
| US10082875B1 |
Vibrating apparatus, system and method for generating tactile stimulation
An apparatus for generating tactile stimulation includes vibration actuators disposed on opposing sides of a finger, and a sensor configured to detect a position and a pointing direction of the finger, wherein the vibration actuators apply vibration to the finger with intensity and duration determined by the position and the pointing direction of the finger detected by the sensor, and wherein illusory stimulation is generated within the finger by the vibration generated by the vibration actuators. |
| US10082872B2 |
Deformable haptic wearables with variable physical properties
A haptically-enabled device has an interface for receiving an instruction to provide haptic information. The device includes a tangible element with a physical property including length, stiffness, or texture. A haptic output device is attached to the tangible element and a haptic response module provides haptic information to the haptic output device. The haptic output device causes the tangible element to be altered from a first state to a second state of the physical property. |
| US10082867B2 |
Display control method and display control apparatus
Display control is provided relating to the field of near-to-eye display technologies. A method comprises: determining a first display area, in the field of view (FOV) of a user, of an image displayed on a main display device; dividing the image according to display capabilities of the main display device and a near-to-eye display device, the first display area, and an attribute of the image; controlling a display of the near-to-eye display device in accordance with a result of the division of the image. The near-to-eye display device is used to supplement a display that is provided at a suitable viewing distance of a user by a device but cannot fully fill the FOV of the user, so that an image can be displayed by making adaptations to meet the original quality of the image as far as possible, thereby providing a good viewing experience. |
| US10082866B2 |
Gaze point detection using dynamic facial reference points under varying lighting conditions
Methods, systems, and computer program products for gaze point detection using dynamic facial reference points under varying lighting conditions are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes detecting items of spatial information pertaining to at least one eye of an individual gazing at one or more objects; detecting an item of spatial information pertaining to at least one nostril of the individual; detecting items of spatial information pertaining to the head of the individual; assigning a distinct weight to each of (i) the spatial information pertaining to the at least one eye and (ii) the spatial information pertaining to the at least one nostril based on the spatial information pertaining to the head; and generating gaze detection parameters applicable to the individual based on (i) the weighted spatial information pertaining to the at least one eye and (ii) the weighted spatial information pertaining to the at least one nostril. |
| US10082864B2 |
Gaze based text input systems and methods
According to the invention, a method for entering text into a computing device using gaze input from a user is disclosed. The method may include causing a display device to display a visual representation of a plurality of letters. The method may also include receiving gaze information identifying a movement of the user's gaze on the visual representation. The method may further include recording an observation sequence of one or more observation events that occur during the movement of the user's gaze on the visual representation. The method may additionally include providing the observation sequence to a decoder module. The decoder module may determine at least one word from the observation sequence representing an estimate of an intended text of the user. |
| US10082847B2 |
Method and system for optimizing performance of a PCD while mitigating thermal generation
A temperature of a component within the portable computing device (PCD) may be monitored along with a parameter associated with the temperature. The parameter associated with temperature may be an operating frequency, transmission power, or a data flow rate. It is determined if the temperature has exceeded a threshold value. If the temperature has exceeded the threshold value, then the temperature is compared with a temperature set point and a first error value is then calculated based on the comparison. Next, a first optimum value of the parameter is determined based on the first error value. If the temperature is below or equal to the threshold value, then a present value of the parameter is compared with a desired threshold for the parameter and a second error value is calculated based on the comparison. A second optimum value of the parameter may be determined based on the second error value. |
| US10082842B1 |
Hot swapping technique for expansion cards
One embodiment of the present disclosure set forth a system for hot swapping an expansion card. The system includes a fastener mechanism for coupling an expansion card to a motherboard. The system further includes a switch for controlling voltage supply to the expansion card. When the fastener mechanism is in an activated state, the fastener mechanism secures the expansion card to the motherboard and the switch causes voltage to be supplied to the expansion card. When the fastener mechanism is in a partially activated state, the fastener mechanism secures the expansion card to the motherboard and the switch prevents voltage from being supplied to the expansion card. |
| US10082841B2 |
Electrical device and buffer member thereof
A buffer member includes a first buffer portion, a pin, a bending portion and a second buffer portion. The pin is located on the first buffer portion. The bending portion is connected with the first buffer portion. The second buffer portion is connected with the bending portion, and the first buffer portion is connected with the second buffer portion via the bending portion. A reinforcing member is located inside the pin for raising the rigidity of the pin. The pin is used for fixing a vibration source. The first buffer portion and the second buffer portion reduce the transmission of the vibration energy from the vibration source. |
| US10082837B1 |
360 degree bi-stable dual pivot hinge
In one general aspect, a computing device includes a lid, and a base coupled to the lid by a hinge, the hinge including a bi-stable hinge part including a toggle pivot and a toggle link bar, and a barrel hinge part including a hollow shaft, at least one friction element surrounding a first portion of the hollow shaft, and a casing surrounding a second portion of the hollow shaft, the casing being connected to the toggle link bar. The computing device includes a first mounting tab connected to the toggle link bar and connected to the base, and a second mounting tab connected to the at least one friction element and connected to the lid. The barrel hinge part enables the at least one friction element to rotate about the hollow shaft causing the lid to rotate relative to the base. |
| US10082828B2 |
Device with a mid-frame structure and reverse draft
An electronic reading device includes a mid-frame structure such that the mid-frame structure can include a reverse draft. A reverse draft corresponds to a back of the electronic reading device being a predetermined amount wider than a front of the electronic reading device. Additionally, a co-molded mid-frame stiffener provides a predetermined rigidity of the electronic reading device. The electronic reading device also includes a display integrated with the front of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the display and the mid-frame structure includes one or more electronic reading device components. Similarly, a back cover is integrated with the back of the mid-frame structure, wherein a space between the back cover and the mid-frame structure includes additional electronic reading device components. |
| US10082827B2 |
Portable information device
A portable information device is capable of securing the appearance quality and the durability of products while having a foldable configuration. The portable information device has a backbone member provided throughout and between the inner surface of one edge portion of a first chassis member and the inner surface of one edge portion of a second chassis member so as to cover a gap between the one edge portion of the first chassis member and the one edge portion of the second chassis member connected by a hinge mechanism. The backbone member is provided to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the first chassis member so as to be slidable in an X direction from the second chassis member to the first chassis member along the inner surface, and is non-slidably fixed to the inner surface of the one edge portion of the second chassis member. |
| US10082825B2 |
Method and system for time synchronization among systems using parallel sysplex links
Disclosed are a method of and system for providing time synchronization among first and second computer systems, where each of the computer systems includes hardware, operating system software and a layer of microcode operating between said hardware and said software. The method comprises the steps of using the microcode of the first computer system to provide a first timestamp, using the microcode of the second computer system to provide a second timestamp and a third timestamp, and using the microcode of the first computer system to provide a fourth timestamp. The method comprises the further steps of using the first, second, third and fourth timestamps to determine a timing difference between the first and second computer systems, and adjusting the timing among said first and second computer systems on the basis of said determined timing difference. Preferably, the first and second computer systems are connected together by a point-to-point link; and the first timestamp is sent from the first computer system to the second computer system, and the second and third timestamps are sent from the second computer system to the first computer system over that point-to-point link. |
| US10082821B1 |
Impact separation type pedal
The present disclosure provides a pedal 1 that includes a left bracket and right bracket that are combined such that a portion coupled to a hinge of a pedal arm and another portion fixed to a vehicle body are fitted to each other in an X-shape. A cover bracket is welded to the left and right brackets and over the X-shaped portion. A fixing pin welded to the left and right brackets and at a cross-point of the X-shape. The pedal arm is separated due to deformation in an impact direction in an oblique collision as well as a front, offset, or small overlap collision of a vehicle. Thus, the pedal makes it possible to prevent a driver from being injured by the pedal. |
| US10082817B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling power output from electronic device to external electronic device
A method for controlling a power output by an electronic device is provided. The method includes determining whether power is supplied by the electronic device to an external electronic device, by checking a connection unit of the electronic device, determining whether data communication with the external electronic device is possible, based on the determination, and controlling the output of power through the connection unit, based on a result of the determination of whether the data communication is possible. |
| US10082816B2 |
Method of differential protection in the power distribution networks based on phase difference principles
The invention relates to a method of differential protection in the power distribution networks based on phase difference principles. The method comprises the following steps: collecting the current and voltage signals of each loading switch; calculating phase difference between the corresponding currents at two adjacent loading switches, wherein at least one of the two adjacent loading switches accords with ΔIϕ max>n·ΔIT+ΔIdz; tripping the two adjacent loading switches if the phase difference corresponding to the two adjacent loading switches being greater than a threshold then a section between the two adjacent loading switches being determined as a fault section. The method only needs to calculate the phase difference between the corresponding currents at the two adjacent loading switches, and achieves the fault determination according to the phase difference being greater than the threshold. The method has low data synchronizing requirements, and processes the fault determination according to the collected signals. The time required for the entirely determining process is short, and a fast protecting response is achieved, thus the problem of slowly protecting response in the existing relay-protection method for the power distribution networks is solved. |
| US10082815B2 |
Power measurement in a two-wire load control device
A two-wire load control device may be configured to compute an accurate estimate of real-time power consumption by a load that is electrically connected to, and controlled by, the two-wire load control device. The load control device may be adapted to measure a voltage drop across the device during a first portion of a half-cycle of an AC waveform provided to the device. The device may be further configured to estimate a voltage drop across the load during the second portion of the half-cycle. The estimated voltage drop may be based on the measured voltage drop. The device may be further configured to measure a current supplied to the load during a second portion of the half-cycle. The device may be configured to estimate power consumed by the load based on the measured current and the estimated voltage drop. |
| US10082814B2 |
Method of operating an electrical feeder
A method of operating an electrical feeder permits the electrical feeder voltage to be maintained at the minimum voltage within a voltage range based upon dynamic grouping together of electrical generators on the electrical feeder with demand response loads on the electrical feeder. A method of assessing the proper operation of a voltage control device on the electrical feeder involves detecting a number of properties of the electrical power in the electrical feeder both prior to and subsequent to a change in an operational parameter of a voltage control device. An expected effect upon the electrical feeder of one or more distributed generators is filtered from this in order to determine a net effect of the voltage control device itself on the electrical feeder. Based upon the detected net effect and a predicted baseline effect for the voltage control device, it can be determined whether the voltage control device is functioning properly. |
| US10082813B1 |
Constant voltage circuit
According to one embodiment, a constant voltage circuit includes a first resistance including a first terminal coupled to a first voltage terminal, and a second terminal coupled to a first node; a first transistor including a first terminal coupled to the first voltage terminal, a second terminal coupled to a second node, and a control terminal coupled to the first node; a first diode coupled in series between the first node and a second voltage terminal; a Zener diode, and a second transistor coupled in series between the first node and the second voltage terminal; a second resistance, and a third transistor coupled in series between the first node and the second voltage terminal; and third and fourth resistances coupled in series between the second node and the second voltage terminal. |
| US10082812B2 |
Low dropout voltage regulator
A low dropout voltage regulator includes: a pass element connected between an input terminal and an output terminal of the low dropout voltage regulator; an error amplifier driving a control terminal of the pass element; a first compensation element connected to the output terminal of the low dropout voltage regulator; and a compensation circuit connected to a control terminal (of the first compensation element, wherein the compensation circuit is configured to control a trans-conductance of the first compensation element in accordance with a noise compensation criterion. |
| US10082811B2 |
Hysteretic power converter with calibration circuit
A power converter includes a first load terminal used to supply a current to a load and a second load terminal used to return a feedback voltage based on the current. A calibration circuit supplies a calibrated voltage processed from the feedback voltage, and a hysteretic comparator controls a current level of the current based on a difference between the feedback voltage and the calibrated voltage. |
| US10082810B2 |
Voltage regulator system and method of use
Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a voltage regulator system having a voltage regulation controller and a transformer assembly. The transformer assembly includes a coil winding, a multi-contact tap arrangement connected to the coil winding, and a multifurcated tap changer system that includes a first tap changer having a contactor element which makes contact with a first contact of the multi-contact tap arrangement when the controller provides a positioning stimulus based on sensing a voltage deviation from a nominal output voltage of the voltage regulator system. The multifurcated tap changer system further includes a second tap changer that is mechanically ganged to the first tap changer and includes another contactor element arranged to automatically make contact with a second contact of the multi-contact tap arrangement when the contactor element of the first tap changer makes contact with the first contact of the multi-contact tap arrangement. |
| US10082809B2 |
Control device and method for operating such a control device
An embodiment relates to a control device for an electric load and to a corresponding method for operating such a control device, the control device being designed as an insert module for inserting into an insert shaft. Depending on the design, the insert shaft is provided with or without a storing device for storing configuration data and/or operating parameters of the control device or the electric load. The control device includes: a) a first device for checking whether a storing device is present or not, b) a second device for implementing the function of reading the parameters and data for operating the control device if a storing device is present, the parameters and data being stored in the storing device, and not carrying out a start-up if a storing device is not present, and c) the function of not carrying out a start-up when a storing device is not present can be deactivated. |
| US10082807B2 |
Method of preparing a certified target product from a mixture of components by spectral analysis
The invention relates to a method and a device for certifying and optimizing a mixture of components in order to obtain a target product by spectral analysis, preferably by (topological) spectral analysis in the near infra-red (“NIR”). |
| US10082806B2 |
Flow-rate control device and flow-rate control program
A flow-rate control unit is constituted by a sensor model storage unit, a flow-rate simulation value output unit that outputs a flow-rate simulation value which is a flow-rate value that the sensor model outputs when a flow-rate setting value is input, a feedback control unit that outputs a flow-rate feedback value based on a deviation between a flow-rate measurement value and the flow-rate simulation value, and a valve control unit that controls a valve application voltage that is applied to a valve based on the flow-rate feedback value and a flow-rate feedforward value that is calculated from the flow-rate setting value, and the flow-rate simulation value output unit is configured to output the flow-rate simulation value in a state where a predetermined time delay exists with respect to the flow-rate setting value. |
| US10082800B2 |
Method for stabilizing mission equipment using unmanned aerial vehicle command and posture information
A method of stabilizing mission equipment by a mission equipment stabilization system using an unmanned aerial system command and posture information, includes, receiving and transmitting a roll or pitch posture command signal to an autopilot control loop and a posture prediction unit; transmitting a command signal to a control surface so that the aerial system follows the command signal; receiving the posture command signal, filtering a posture prediction through angular velocity limitation and time-delayed filtering, simulating/predicting a response from the autopilot control loop, and outputting a posture prediction signal; converting the posture prediction signal predicted by the posture prediction unit into an azimuth command signal; differentiating the azimuth command signal into an angular velocity command signal; removing noise from the differentiated angular velocity command signal; and receiving the angular velocity command signal and stably doing a mission. |
| US10082792B2 |
Automated driving vehicle control system
A control system includes a sensor configured to detect information associated with an area surrounding a vehicle and an electronic control unit configured to control an automated driving of the vehicle. The electronic control unit includes a driving plan generation unit, a driving control unit, a regeneration control unit configured to control a process for regenerating an engine exhaust gas treatment apparatus, and a lane selection unit configured to predict an engine load associated with traveling in each lane of a plurality of lanes. The lane selection unit is also configured to select a lane which would cause an increase in engine load when the control for regenerating the exhaust gas treatment apparatus is being performed by the regeneration control unit. The control system is configured to cause the vehicle to be driven in the lane selected by the lane selection unit. |
| US10082790B2 |
Measuring operator readiness and readiness testing triggering in an autonomous vehicle
This disclosure relates to a system and method for transitioning vehicle control between autonomous operation and manual operation. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicle and its operation. During autonomous vehicle operation, the system gauges the level of responsiveness of a vehicle operator through challenges and corresponding responses. The system determines when to present a challenge to the vehicle operator based on internal and external factors. If necessary, the system will transition from an autonomous operation mode to a manual operation mode. |
| US10082786B2 |
Distributed autonomous process interface systems based on data distribution service middleware
A collaborative automation platform includes a control server connected to a local area control network, and a plurality of distributed autonomous process interface systems. Each distributed autonomous process interface system is configured to receive measurement data from one or more field instruments and forward converted measurement data via an uplink to subscribers. Each distributed autonomous process interface system includes a standalone data distribution system-enabled input/output system and associated hardware for connection to the one or more field instruments. The collaborative automation platform also includes real-time DDS middleware configured to interconnect process control applications of the control server with the plurality of distributed autonomous process interface systems. The collaborative automation platform is configured with circuitry to determine unmeasured process properties required for higher level process control applications, publish changed values of the converted measurement data to the subscribers, and publish the unmeasured process properties to the subscribers. |
| US10082785B2 |
Semiconductor device, motor control device, lens unit for imaging apparatus, and imaging apparatus
A motor control, device that controls a motor, includes: a plurality of processors, each being adapted to generate information for generating a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal; a plurality of PWM signal generation circuits, each being provided corresponding to each of the processors and adapted to generate the PWM signal on the basis of the information that has been generated by the corresponding processor; and a switch circuit that selectively gives the information generated by each of the processors to any of the PWM signal generation circuits. |
| US10082783B2 |
Computer numerical control servo drive system
A computer numerical control (CNC) servo drive system includes a controller, a driver, a co-connection circuit, a first servo motor and a second servo motor. Users input a control command through the controller. The driver is connected to the controller, converts the control command into a drive signal, and outputs the drive signal. The co-connection circuit is connected to the driver and transmits the drive signal. A sum of maximum current values of the first servo motor and the second servo motor is not greater than a maximum current value of the driver, such that the driver can simultaneously drive the first servo motor and the second servo motor for operation. |
| US10082771B2 |
Machine learning method and machine learning apparatus learning operating command to electric motor and machine tool including machine learning apparatus
A machine learning apparatus learning an operating command to an electric motor. The machine learning apparatus is configured to learn an operating command to an electric motor. The machine learning apparatus comprises a status observing part observing an amount of power fed to an electric motor, a temperature of the electric motor, a load of the electric motor, and vibration of the electric motor as status variables and a learning part learning an operating command to an electric motor according to a set of training data prepared based on the status variables. |
| US10082770B2 |
Communication apparatus, electronic timepiece, communication method and recording medium
A communication apparatus comprises a communicator that receives a standard time from an external apparatus, a manipulation receiver that receives a time correction action from a user, and a controller that performs a timing processing for clocking time and a time correction processing for correcting the time clocked by the timing processing, on the basis of the standard time received by the communicator, or on the basis of the time correction action received by the manipulation receiver. The controller changes processing contents of the time correction processing until a prescribed time interval has elapsed, when the time clocked by the timing processing is corrected on the basis of the time correction action received by the manipulation receiver. |
| US10082769B2 |
Producing images of security features
Processes and systems are described that can produce images including both three dimensional holographic images and two dimensional variable data, which can provide personalized security features in a document. A photosensitive film can be pressed against a first reflective optical device. A laser beam can be directed through a selected first area of the photosensitive film onto the first reflective optical device to produce a three dimensional holographic image in the photosensitive film. A previously masked second area of the photosensitive film can be pressed against a second reflective optical device. The laser beam can project an image constructed by a spatial light modulator and can be directed through the second area of the photosensitive film onto the second reflective optical device to produce a two dimensional image in the second area. During the process, the web tension of the photosensitive film is controlled. |
| US10082767B2 |
Air exhausts and image forming apparatus comprising the same
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion, a housing, and a partition wall portion. The housing is configured to store the image forming portion and comprising first and second exhaust ports disposed on a same side wall portion of the housing. The first and second exhaust ports are configured to discharge air which has been taken into the housing and has passed through the image forming portion. The partition wall portion is provided so as to project from the side wall portion and configured to separate an outside space, facing the first exhaust port and to which the air discharged out of the first exhaust port is discharged, of the housing from an outside space, facing the second exhaust port and to which the air is discharged out of the second exhaust port, of the housing. |
| US10082766B2 |
Image forming apparatus including coupling member selectively coupled to photosensitive drum
An image forming apparatus includes a main body, endless belt, photosensitive drums, setting unit, contacting/separating mechanism, transmitting mechanism, and coupling members. The photosensitive drums are disposed in confrontation with the endless belt and are arranged in a first direction. Each photosensitive drum has an axis extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The setting unit sets the image forming apparatus to a monochrome mode or color mode. The contacting/separating mechanism controls at least one photosensitive drum to contact or separate from the endless in accordance with the set mode. The transmitting mechanism selectively transmits drive power to photosensitive drums. Each coupling member is selectively coupled to the corresponding photosensitive drum and has a coupling axis extending in the second direction. Each coupling member is uncoupled from the corresponding photosensitive drum when the contacting/separating mechanism controls the corresponding photosensitive drum to separate from the endless belt. |
| US10082763B2 |
Image forming apparatus, image forming cartridge supporter, and image forming unit
An image forming apparatus has a body frame and a slide frame. The slide frame is configured to be pulled out from the body frame along a sliding direction. A plurality of image forming cartridges is detachably mounted on the slide frame. A plurality of electrode members is mounted on the slide frame and aligned along the sliding direction so as to correspond to the image forming cartridges. A body-side contact portion of each of the electrode members is electrically connected to the body frame. A cartridge-side contact portion of the electrode member is electrically connected to the image forming cartridge. The image forming cartridge is connected to the body via the corresponding electrode member when the slide frame mounting the image forming cartridges is inserted to the body frame. |
| US10082762B2 |
Cover member attachment/detachment structure and image forming apparatus
A cover member attachment/detachment structure includes a first engagement part and a second engagement part. The first engagement part is formed in one of a portion to be protected or a cover member attached to the portion to be protected. The second engagement part is formed in the other of the portion to be protected or the cover member attached to the portion to be protected. The second engagement part is capable of engaging with the first engagement part. The first engagement part is made of magnetic material. The first engagement part is magnetically movable from an outside of the cover member without contact between a locking position where the first engagement part is engaged with the second engagement part and a lock releasing position where the first engagement part is disengaged with the second engagement part. |
| US10082757B1 |
Method to control transfer of black and color toned images during combined simplex duplex printing
A method for controlling transfer of black and color toned images during combined simplex and duplex printing in an electrophotographic imaging device having either a plurality of movable color photoconductive drums or a plurality of moveable color transfer rolls. |
| US10082752B2 |
Fixation device and image formation apparatus
A fixation device according to one of embodiments includes a first and second fixation units. The first fixation unit includes: a first belt; a first pad with a first elastic layer; and a first roller provided downstream of the first pad in a conveyance direction of a medium. The second fixation unit includes: a second belt; a second pad including a second elastic layer and pressed against the first pad with the first and second belts interposed in between; and a second roller provided downstream of the second pad in the conveyance direction and pressed against the first roller with the first second belts interposed in between. A thickness of at least one of the first and second elastic layers is smaller on a downstream side in the conveyance direction than on an upstream side in the conveyance direction. |
| US10082751B2 |
Fixing device and image forming apparatus
A fixing device includes a belt, a pressure rotator disposed opposite the belt, and a nip formation unit that forms a fixing nip between the belt and the pressure rotator. The nip formation unit includes a guide face disposed upstream from the fixing nip in a rotation direction of the belt and contoured to separate from the pressure rotator in a direction opposite the rotation direction of the belt. The guide face is adhered with a lubricant moved from an inner circumferential surface of the belt. The belt rotates in the rotation direction when an outer circumferential surface of the belt has a temperature lower than a fixing temperature at which the belt fixes a toner image on a recording medium. The belt rotating in the rotation direction brings the lubricant adhered to the guide face into contact with the belt. |
| US10082750B2 |
Cleaning device and process cartridge
A cleaning device detachable from an image forming apparatus, the cleaning device including a frame that includes a waste toner containing unit that contains toner removed with a cleaning member, a vent hole that communicates an inside and an outside of the waste toner containing unit and that is covered with a filter, and a partitioning portion that protrudes inside the waste toner containing unit. In a state in which the cleaning device in mounted in the image forming apparatus, there is a contact position where the image bearing member and the cleaning member come in contact with each other, and the partitioning portion is positioned between the vent hole and the contact position in a vertical direction. |
| US10082747B2 |
Process cartridge and image forming apparatus including the same
A process cartridge includes a first cartridge and a second cartridge. The first cartridge includes a first wall having a first opening, a first shutter configured to open and close the first opening, and a first operating portion configured to operate together with the first shutter. The second cartridge is mountable onto and demountable from the first cartridge and contains a developer. The second cartridge includes a second wall facing the first wall and having a second opening corresponding to the first opening, a second shutter configured to open and close the second opening, and a second operating portion configured to operate together with the second shutter. The first cartridge further includes a third operating portion. When the second cartridge is mounted onto the first cartridge, the first operating portion and the third operating portion operate together through the second operating portion. |
| US10082746B2 |
Image forming apparatus
In an image forming apparatus, a controller (a) determines a bright potential of a photoconductor drum at calibration, (b) adjusts a development bias and thereby determines as an intermediate reference development bias value a value of the development bias so that a toner density based on an output of a reflection-type optical sensor is equal to an intermediate reference density lower than a target density, (c) determines as an intermediate reference effective potential a difference between the intermediate reference development bias value and the bright potential at calibration, and (d) determines a development bias value corresponding to the target density by linear interpolation based on the intermediate reference effective potential and a virtual zero density effective potential. The virtual zero density effective potential is a difference between a development bias and a bright potential of the photoconductor drum when a transmission density is virtually zero. |
| US10082744B2 |
Stable emissive toner composition system and method
A method of producing an emissive toner composition including selecting a photoluminescent agent, a charge control agent, and one or more additives and combining the photoluminescent agent, charge control agent, and one or more additives to form an emissive toner composition that when printed to produce an image component on a substrate, the emission spectra of the image component for irradiation with a first excitation energy includes only dominant emission peaks corresponding to one or more dominant emission peaks of the photoluminescent agent. The photoluminescent agent is selected such that it emits light having one or more dominant emission peaks in a first emission spectral region when irradiated with the first excitation energy. The charge control agent and one or more additives are selected such that they do not emit light in the visible spectrum when irradiated with visible light and does not emit light in the first emission spectral region when irradiated with the first excitation energy. |
| US10082741B2 |
Member for electrophotography, developing apparatus, and electrophotographic apparatus
Provided is a member for electrophotography that enables stable formation of a high-quality electrophotographic image even when used as a developing member over a long period of time. The member for electrophotography includes: a support; an electro-conductive elastic layer on the support; and a plurality of electrically insulating domains on the electro-conductive elastic layer, in which a surface of the member for electrophotography includes surfaces of the electrically insulating domains and an exposed portion of the electro-conductive elastic layer free of being covered by the electrically insulating domains, and in which the electrically insulating domains each contain a resin having a specific structure. |
| US10082738B2 |
Liquid immersion member, exposure apparatus, exposure method, and method of manufacturing device
A liquid immersion member forms, in an exposure apparatus, liquid immersion space through which exposure light emitted from an optical member passes, the liquid immersion member includes: a first member that is disposed at at least part of a space around the optical member and that includes a first lower surface facing an object which is movable below the optical member; and a movable second member that includes a second lower surface which is disposed at outer side than the first lower surface viewed from optical axis of the optical member and which faces the object and a third lower surface which is disposed at inner side than the second lower surface viewed from the optical axis and whose at least part is disposed above at least part of the first lower surface. |
| US10082733B2 |
Fluorine-containing polymer, purification method, and radiation-sensitive resin composition
An object of the present invention is to provide a novel fluorine-containing polymer, a radiation-sensitive resin composition for liquid immersion lithography which contains the fluorine-containing polymer, which leads to a pattern having an excellent shape and excellent depth of focus, wherein the amount of an eluted component in a liquid for liquid immersion lithography such as water that comes in contact with the resist during exposure in liquid immersion lithography is little, and which provides a larger receding contact angle between the resist film and the liquid for liquid immersion lithography such as water, and a method for purifying the fluorine-containing polymer. The present resin composition comprises a novel fluorine-containing polymer (A) containing repeating units represented by the general formulae (1) and (2) and having Mw of 1,000-50,000, a resin (B) having an acid-unstable group, a radiation-sensitive acid generator (C), a nitrogen-containing compound (D) and a solvent (E). |
| US10082731B2 |
Illumination apparatus and projection display apparatus using the same
An illumination apparatus includes an illumination optical system configured to illuminate a light modulation element; a plurality of light source units each including a fluorescent member, at least one light source, and a light-guiding optical system; and an optical-path combining system. A predetermined region in an area where light source images are formed by the illumination optical system using light beams from the optical-path combining system is defined as an effective region, and the number of the light source units is denoted by N. In this case, the light source images and N subregions obtained by dividing the effective region by N along a first side direction of the effective region or a second side direction orthogonal to the first side direction satisfy a predetermined relation. |
| US10082729B2 |
Projector
A projector includes a light source device, a light modulating device, a projection optical device, and an adjusting device that rotates the projection optical device about a rotation axis along a direction orthogonal to a central axis of the projection optical device. The adjusting device includes a rotating member that supports the projection optical device and rotates about the rotation axis, a support member that supports the rotating member, and a drive device that rotates the rotating member. The drive device includes a motor and a transmission device that rotates the rotating member with power of the motor. The motor includes a spindle that transmits the power to the transmission device. The spindle is disposed along the rotation axis. |
| US10082725B1 |
Universal optical lighting accessory for mobile phone devices with backside camera and flash
A universal optical lighting accessory is described for use with different types of handheld mobile devices in photography or videography applications. Each of the different types of handheld mobile devices includes at least a rear-facing camera and a light source having different placement configurations. The universal optical lighting accessory includes at least a body, an attachment member for coupling and securing the body to the backside of each of the different types of handheld mobile devices, a guide rail coupled to body, an optical housing having an attachment and sliding mechanism, and a light filter element, the universal optical lighting accessory configured to adapt to each light source having different placement configurations. |
| US10082717B1 |
Electro-optic communications device with frequency conversion and multi-mode optical fiber and related methods
A communications device may include a local device, a remote device, and a multi-mode optical fiber coupled between the local device and the remote device. The local device may include a local spatial optical mux/demux coupled to the multi-mode optical fiber and having first and second local optical outputs and first and second local optical inputs, and a local electro-optic E/O modulator coupled to the second local optical input. The remote device may include a remote spatial optical mux/demux coupled to the multi-mode optical fiber, and a remote E/O modulator configured to generate a modulated signal onto a first remote optical output based upon modulating the first optical carrier signal from a first remote optical input responsive to a radio frequency (RF) electrical input signal. |
| US10082711B2 |
Liquid crystal display panel
A liquid crystal display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a plurality of first regions and a plurality of second regions. The first regions and the second regions are formed on the first substrate and the second substrate. In a narrow viewing mode, the luminous flux of the first regions along a first viewing direction is different from that of the first regions along a second viewing direction opposite to the first viewing direction, and the luminous flux of the second regions along the first viewing direction is substantially different from that of the first regions along the first viewing direction. |
| US10082703B2 |
Composite substrate and methods for fabricating the same, and liquid crystal display panel
Provided are a liquid crystal display panel, and a composite substrate and a method for fabricating the composite substrate. The composite substrate includes: a substrate, a carbon nanotube layer and a photoalignment matrix material. The carbon nanotube layer is adhered to a surface of the substrate with the photoalignment matrix material; the carbon nanotube layer includes multiple carbon nanotubes extending in a same direction. Multiple grooves arranged in parallel may be formed between carbon nanotubes since the extending direction of the carbon nanotube is the same, and the groove may be used for an initial alignment of liquid crystal molecules, hence the carbon nanotube layer may serve as an alignment layer. In addition, the carbon nanotube has a polarizing feature to serve as a polarizing layer. Therefore, the composite substrate may serve as both the alignment layer and the polarizing layer. |
| US10082702B2 |
Liquid-crystal display apparatus and method of giving a pretilt to liquid-crystal molecules
A liquid-crystal display apparatus includes a plurality of rectangular pixels. Each pixel includes a first electrode and a second electrode. A slit region and a concave and convex portion are formed in the first electrode. It further includes a control circuit. The plurality of pixels are constituted of a first pixel group and a second pixel group. First data lines and for applying a voltage on the first electrode are provided closer to the first substrate than the first electrode. In each pixel that constitutes the first pixel group, a second data line extension extending from a second data line is provided adjacent to a first data line. In each pixel that constitutes the second pixel group, a first data line extension extending from the first data line is provided adjacent to the second data line. |
| US10082701B2 |
Liquid crystal display panel and manufacturing method therefor, and display device
A liquid crystal display panel and a manufacturing method therefor, and a display device are provided. The display panel includes an opposing substrate, an array substrate, and a sealant. A limiting portion surrounding a display region is disposed in a non-display region of the opposing substrate. A non-display region of the array substrate includes a loosely-arranged wire region surrounding a display region and a densely-arranged wire region surrounding the loosely-arranged wire region. The layer height of the array substrate in the densely-arranged wire region is greater than that of the array substrate in the loosely-arranged wire region. The projection of the sealant on the opposing substrate is located outside the limiting region and the projection of the sealant on the array substrate is located in the densely-arranged wire region. |
| US10082693B2 |
Display apparatus
Disclosed is a display apparatus which facilitates minimized thickness by innovatively removing a case and some portions of a set cover, which have been regarded as indispensable structures for the display apparatus, and simultaneously facilitates good aesthetic exterior appearance of the display apparatus by a novel design. The display apparatus comprises a set cover exposed externally to have a storage space; a support cover placed onto the storage space and formed to have a supporting space; a backlight unit received in the supporting space; a guide frame connected to the support cover while being supported by the support cover, and received in the storage space; and a liquid crystal display panel placed onto the guide frame, wherein the liquid crystal display panel displays images by adjusting transmittance of light emitted from the backlight unit. |
| US10082691B2 |
Display device
A display device may include a display panel, a light source configured to provide light to the display panel, a bottom chassis in which the light source is located, a top chassis coupled to the bottom chassis and covering an edge of the display panel, and a conductive tape attached to the bottom chassis and the top chassis. The conductive tape may have an uneven pattern. |
| US10082689B2 |
Liquid crystal display, liquid crystal display testing method, and electronic apparatus
A liquid crystal display includes a glass substrate and a driver chip. The liquid crystal display further includes a testing line formed in the glass substrate and extending close to an edge of the glass substrate. The driver chip includes an input pin and an output pin, and two ends of the testing line are separately connected to the input pin and the output pin to form a closed loop. Whether the glass substrate has a crack is determined by measuring whether the testing line is in a closed circuit. The present invention further provides an electronic apparatus and a liquid crystal display testing method. In the present invention, whether a glass substrate has a crack is determined by detecting whether a testing line is in a closed circuit, so as to implement automatic detection without disassembling, thereby increasing detection efficiency. |
| US10082686B2 |
Ultra-responsive phase shifters for depletion mode silicon modulators
A novel phase shifter design for carrier depletion based silicon modulators, based on an experimentally validated model, is described. It is believed that the heretofore neglected effect of incomplete ionization will have a significant impact on ultra-responsive phase shifters. A low VπL product of 0.3 V·cm associated with a low propagation loss of 20 dB/cm is expected to be observed. The phase shifter is based on overlapping implantation steps, where the doses and energies are carefully chosen to utilize counter-doping to produce an S-shaped junction. This junction has a particularly attractive VπL figure of merit, while simultaneously achieving attractively low capacitance and optical loss. This improvement will enable significantly smaller Mach-Zehnder modulators to be constructed that nonetheless would have low drive voltages, with substantial decreases in insertion loss. The described fabrication process is of minimal complexity; in particular, no high-resolution lithographic step is required. |
| US10082684B2 |
Optical modulation employing high contrast grating lens
A high contrast grating optical modulation includes an optical modulator at a front surface of a substrate to modulate received light. The high contrast grating optical modulation further includes a high contrast grating (HCG) lens adjacent to a back surface of the substrate opposite to the front surface to focus incident light onto the optical modulator. The substrate is transparent to operational wavelengths of the focused incident light and the modulated light. |
| US10082683B2 |
Optical modulator that is formed using ferroelectric substrate
An optical modulator includes: a ferroelectric substrate in which an input optical waveguide, a pair of branched optical waveguides, and an output optical waveguide are formed; a signal electrode that is formed in a vicinity of at least one of the pair of branched optical waveguides; a first protection member that is attached to an input end of the ferroelectric substrate in which the input optical waveguide is formed; and a second protection member that is attached to an output end of the ferroelectric substrate in which the output optical waveguide is formed. The first protection member and the second protection member have a Mohs hardness that is less than or equal to a Mohs hardness of the ferroelectric substrate, and are formed of a glass material that does not have a pyroelectric effect. |
| US10082682B2 |
Methods and systems for measuring human faces for fitting, selecting, and optimizing eyeglasses
Methods and systems include using a digital camera module for capturing a plurality of digital images of a tested subject at a plurality of perspective views. The tested subject is not required to move their head position or viewing direction during the capturing of images. A motion control module I) rotates the camera module with its optical axis pointing at a rotation center to correct any orientation error in capturing the perspective views, and II) positions the camera module to adjust the rotation center for accommodating different head positions of the tested subject. A computer module processes and stores the plurality of digital images to fit an eyeglass frame to the tested subject or to acquire data for fitting prescription lenses into the eyeglass frame. The computer module can provide an augmented reality of different styles of eyeglasses, and obtain 3D measurements for fitting eyeglass frames. |
| US10082680B2 |
Spectacles with illuminating light having quick-release structure
Spectacles with an illuminating light having a quick-release structure are provided. A clip piece of a clip member is inserted through a through hole of a temple, and the clip member can be rotated and operated. The clip piece is adapted to clip an inner surface of the temple and a buckle hole of the clip piece is engaged with an engaging protrusion on the inner surface of the temple, such that the illuminating light is secured on the temple. On the contrary, the illuminating light can be quickly removed from the temple. The overall structure can effectively enhance the convenience of the use of the spectacles for the installation of the illuminating light. |
| US10082679B2 |
Spectacle lens with a coating, method for producing a spectacle lens and computer-implemented or experimental method for designing a spectacle lens
A spectacle lens is disclosed that includes a lens substrate and a coating that is applied onto the lens substrate. The coating has a first reflectivity of at least 20% for near infrared light at a first wavelength λNIR, which impinges on the coating at an angle of incidence of 0°, and a second reflectivity for near infrared light at the first wavelength λNIR, which impinges on the coating at an angle of incidence of 35°, the second reflectivity being reduced by at least 10% in relation to the first reflectivity. The present disclosure further relates to a computer-implemented or experimental method for designing such a spectacle lens and a corresponding method for producing a spectacle lens. |
| US10082677B2 |
Eyeglass frame
An eyeglass frame includes a frame, temples rotatably attached to the frame, and eyeglass lenses attached to the frame. Each of the temples includes a temple core and a temple cover and forms a clearance between the temple core and the temple cover. |
| US10082674B2 |
Viewer with enhanced depth perception
A viewer for viewing an object under magnification, the viewer comprising: an objective lens for producing an image of an object located at an object plane and having a radial extent defined by an aperture stop; a partially-transmissive reflector for allowing transmission of light therethrough from the objective lens to a mirror arrangement and providing for reflection of light which is returned thereto from the mirror arrangement; a mirror arrangement which receives a light component from the partially-transmissive reflector, and is located such that a focussed image of the object is produced at the mirror arrangement and light received by the mirror arrangement is reflected back to the partially-transmissive reflector and relayed to produce an image of the object; a viewing lens arrangement for producing an optical image of the object which is viewable by an observer at an exit pupil at a viewing plane; wherein the objective lens has a beam path angle (a) as defined by a distance from the object plane to the objective lens and a radial extent of the aperture stop; wherein the viewer has a viewing angle (β) as defined by a distance along an optical axis from the mirror arrangement to the viewing plane and a radial extent of the exit pupil at the viewing plane; wherein the viewer is configured such that a displacement ratio of the beam path angle (a) to the viewing angle (β) is at least 3:1, whereby the observer is provided with a greater change in depth perception of the object being observed relative to an extent of displacement of a head of the observer. |
| US10082673B2 |
Laser light source device and video display device
It is an object to provide a small and inexpensive laser light source device capable of efficiently focusing rays of laser light from a plurality of laser light sources so as to increase output, and to provide an inexpensive and small video display device. The plurality of laser light source units are arranged in such manner that the plurality of laser light source units adjacent to each other adjoin each other in series. The laser light source device further includes a second reflection mirror reflecting, in a third direction, a ray of laser light reflected in a second direction. The second reflection mirror is held by a mirror holder belonging to one laser light source unit among the plurality of laser light source units. |
| US10082672B2 |
Display apparatus and method of displaying using electromechanical faceplate
A display apparatus including at least one focus display; at least one electromechanical faceplate detachably attached to an outer surface of the display apparatus; and a processor coupled to the aforementioned components, wherein the processor is configured to render focus image at the focus display. The display apparatus is arranged to be detachably attached to portable electronic device, the electromechanical faceplate including a wireless communication interface, wherein the aforementioned interface is employed to communicably couple the portable electronic device and the display apparatus. A processor of the portable electronic device is configured to render context image at a display thereof, an angular width of a projection of the rendered context image being greater than an angular width of a projection of the rendered focus image. Furthermore, projection of the rendered context image is optically combined with projection of the rendered focus image to create a visual scene. |
| US10082668B2 |
Securing a fresnel lens to a refractive optical element
A headset for virtual reality applications includes an optical element configured to modify light from an electronic display in the headset and to direct the modified light to a user. The optical element may include a Fresnel lens secured to a lens by securing the Fresnel lens to a mold and inserting a casting material into the mold so the casting material forms the lens and a portion of the casting material exists on and past an edge of the Fresnel lens. This encases the edge of the Fresnel lens in the casting material, securing the Fresnel lens to the lens. |
| US10082667B2 |
Laser imaging system with adjustable optical element mounting fixture and related methods
A laser imaging system may include a laser source, a laser receiver, a rotatable base defining a rotation axis, and an optical element (OE) carried by the rotatable base in an optical path between the laser source and laser receiver. An adjustable OE mounting fixture may mount the OE to be adjustably movable with respect to the rotatable base in a plane transverse to the rotation axis. A controller may be configured to adjust the adjustable OE mounting fixture to provide scan angle compensation. |
| US10082666B2 |
Scanning device and image forming apparatus
A CPU is provided which controls a first light emission state in which a light source is controlled to emit a light beam to scan a full-scanning region and a second light emission state in which the light source is controlled to emit a light beam to scan a non-image region in a period from start of activation of a scanning motor to when the number of rotations of the scanning motor reaches a target number of rotations. The CPU acquires BD cycle values of BD signals generated by a main-scanning synchronization sensor, determines a second timing for changing from the first light emission state to the second light emission state on the basis of the two serial BD cycle values, and changes the semiconductor laser from the first light emission state to the second light emission state according to the second timing. |
| US10082665B2 |
DMD assembly, DLP optical engine and DLP projection device
The present disclosure relates to the field of optical and projecting technology, and particularly to a DMD assembly, DLP optical engine and DLP projection device. The DMD assembly includes a base, a driver board, a chip substrate with a DMD chip and a fixing frame, where a first side of the base is provided with a mounting groove for mounting the chip substrate, a second side of the base is attached to the driver board, and the first side is opposite to the second side; a conductive spring leaf on the base extends through a bottom of the mounting groove and is beyond the second side, so that the chip substrate is electrically connected to the driver board through the conductive spring leaf; the driver board is provided with a first through hole, and the fixing frame is provided with a second through hole; position of the first hole corresponds to position of the second hole, and the driver board and the fixing frame are fixed by a fastener extending through the first through hole and the second through hole; and the fixing frame is provided with an inserting hole, into which the base is inserted. |
| US10082664B2 |
Tracking optics for a mobile device
Exemplary embodiments provide a tracking optics system for mobile devices. The tracking optics system may comprise a telescope longitudinally disposed in a case of the mobile device, wherein a length of the telescope is greater than a depth of the mobile device; an illuminator that emits a light source and low-power mode through the telescope towards a target of image capture; a two-axis gimbal mirror that is adjusted to steer the light source towards the target until the target is within a field of view of the telescope; and an image sensor that captures an image of the target in response to the illuminator emitting the light source in high power mode to flash the target. |
| US10082663B2 |
Method for simultaneous capture of image data at multiple depths of a sample
A novel method is disclosed to allow for the simultaneous capture of image data from multiple depths of a volumetric sample. The method allows for the seamless acquisition of a 2D or 3D image, while changing on the fly the acquisition depth in the sample. This method can also be used for auto focusing. Additionally this method of capturing image data from the sample allows for optimal efficiency in terms of speed, and light sensitivity, especially for the herein mentioned purpose of 2D or 3D imaging of samples when using a tilted configuration as depicted in FIG. 2. The method may be particularly used with an imaging sensor comprising a 2D array of pixels in an orthogonal XY coordinate system where gaps for electronic circuitry are present. Also other imaging sensor may be used. Further, an imaging device is presented which automatically carries out the method. |
| US10082659B2 |
Microscope
Disclosed herein is a microscope. The microscope includes: a lens system receiving light emitted from a light source and containing image information of an observation object; turbid media interposed between the observation object and the lens system; and an image acquisition device acquiring the image information, wherein the image acquisition device comprises: an image sensor acquiring information of light passing through the lens system; a transmission matrix storage unit previously storing a transmission matrix indicating a transmission state of various light components entering the light entrance portion; and an image recovery unit recovering the image information from the information of light acquired by the image sensor through compressed sensing using a sparse representation based on the transmission matrix. The microscope can provide improved image quality and can acquire an image through simple operation. |
| US10082655B2 |
Differential filtering chromatic confocal microscopic system
A differential filtering chromatic confocal microscopic system comprises a chromatic dispersion objective for receiving and axially dispersing a broadband light from a light source and projecting dispersed lights onto an object thereby forming an object light reflected therefrom; an optical modulation module for dividing the object light into a first and a second object lights; a pair of optical intensity sensing module, respectively having a spatial filter with a different pinhole diameter or a slit width from each other, for detecting the first and second object lights, thereby obtaining a plurality of first and second optical intensity signals; and a signal processor for respectively processing the plurality of first and second optical intensity signals thereby obtaining a plurality of differential rational values of optical intensity and determining a corresponding object depth associated with each differential rational value according to a relation between signal intensity ratio and object surface depth. |
| US10082653B1 |
Systems and methods for performing quantitative phase-contrast confocal microscopy
A system for performing quantitative phase-contrast confocal microscopy includes a light source that emits light, a first beam splitter that splits the emitted light into an illumination path and a hologram path, means provided along the illumination path for delivering a first part of the emitted light to an object as a collimated line, a light sensor that captures light reflected off of the object to obtain an intensity image for the collimated line, and means provided along the hologram path for delivering a second part of the emitted light to the light sensor at an off-axis angle to obtain an off-axis hologram for the collimated line. |
| US10082651B2 |
Slim imager, associated system-in-package, and associated method
In an embodiment, a slim imager is disclosed. The slim imager includes a substrate including an aperture, an image sensor, and an optics unit. The image sensor is on a bottom side of the substrate, spans the aperture, and has an aperture-facing top surface. The optics unit is on a top side of the substrate, spans the aperture, and includes a transmissive optical element having an aperture-facing bottom surface. A volume partially bound by the aperture-facing top surface and the aperture-facing bottom surface has a refractive index less than 1.01 at visible wavelengths. |
| US10082650B2 |
Wide-angle lens, projection display device, and imaging apparatus
The wide-angle lens forms an intermediate image at a position conjugate to a reduction side imaging plane and forms the intermediate image again on a magnification side imaging plane. The wide-angle lens includes: a first optical system on the magnification side; and a second optical system on the reduction side. The intermediate image is formed between the magnification side and the reduction side. The first optical system has an optical axis deflection prism which satisfies predetermined conditional expressions. |
| US10082649B2 |
Reflecting imaging apparatus and mobile device having the same
A reflection type imaging apparatus includes a deflector that reflects light incident from an outside; a reflecting mirror that reflects the light reflected by the deflector in a direction parallel to a direction in which the light is incident on the deflector; an image sensor that is disposed below the reflecting mirror and arranged perpendicular to the direction in which the light is incident on the deflector, wherein the light reflected by the reflecting mirror is focused on the image sensor; and a stray light blocking member disposed at one side of the image sensor facing the deflector, the stray light blocking member configured to block stray light rays from the deflector from being directly incident on the image sensor. |
| US10082647B1 |
Optical imaging system
An optical imaging system includes a reflector, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, and a fifth lens element from an object side to an image side in order along an optical axis. The first lens element to the fifth lens element each include an object-side surface and an image-side surface. The object-side surface of the first lens element has a convex portion in a vicinity of the optical axis. The material of the second lens element is plastic material. The image-side surface of the third lens element has a convex portion or a concave portion in the vicinity of the optical axis. At least one of the object-side surface and the image-side surface of the fourth lens element is an aspheric surface. The object-side surface and the image-side surface of the fifth lens element are aspheric surfaces. |
| US10082646B2 |
Photographing optical lens system, image capturing apparatus and electronic device
A photographing optical lens system includes six lens elements, which are, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element and a sixth lens element. The first lens element has positive refractive power. The second lens element with positive refractive power has an image-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof. The third lens element has an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof. The fourth lens element with negative refractive power has an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof. The fifth lens element with positive refractive power has an image-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof. The sixth lens element with negative refractive power has an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof. |
| US10082644B2 |
Optical lens assembly
An optical lens assembly includes a first lens of an image-side surface with a concave portion near its optical-axis and a concave portion near its periphery, a second lens of negative refractive power and of an object-side surface with a concave portion near its periphery, a third lens of an object-side surface with a concave portion near its periphery, a fourth lens of an image-side surface with a convex portion near its optical-axis and a convex portion near its periphery, a fifth lens of positive refractive power and an image-side surface with a concave portion near its optical-axis, and a sixth lens of an image-side surface with a concave portion near its optical-axis. A total thickness of all six lens elements ALT, an air gap G56 between the fifth lens element and the sixth lens element and a sixth lens element thickness T6 satisfy ALT/(G56+T6)≤2.6. |
| US10082640B2 |
Dual stage actuator
An electromagnetic actuator comprises a dual stage action, wherein the actuator comprises an electromagnetic element between two ferromagnetic elements. An electric current driven through the electromagnetic element causes a magnetic field of the electromagnetic element to interact with the magnetic fields of the two ferromagnetic elements. |
| US10082636B2 |
Slidable fiber optic connection module with cable slack management
A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module including a rack mount portion, a center portion, and a main housing portion. The rack mount portion is stationarily coupled to the frame, the center portion is slidably coupled to the rack mount portion along a sliding direction, and the main housing portion is slidably coupled to the center portion along the sliding direction. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module includes fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame. The center portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame, the center portion also including a latch for unlatching the center portion for slidable movement. Slidable movement of the center portion with respect to the rack mount portion moves the main housing portion with respect to the frame along the sliding direction. |
| US10082634B2 |
Rotatable patch cable holder
A multi-positionable tray assembly (20) for mounting within a chassis (10) of a telecommunications panel (100) is disclosed. The multi-positionable tray assembly (20) may include a support arm (24) that pivotally supports a tray (22) and that allows the tray assembly (20) to be installed and removed from the chassis (10). The tray (22) and the support arm (24) cooperatively define a cable routing pathway (208) extending through a pivot axis (A1) defined by the tray and the support arm. To minimize the required tray (22) depth and optimize cable routing, the tray (20) can include a cable management structure (102) with a patch panel (104) having a plurality of adapters (108) arranged along a transverse axis (A2) that is non-parallel or oblique to a front plane (A4) of the tray. To improve connector access, rotatable patch cable holders (400) can be provided on the patch panel (104). |
| US10082626B2 |
Adhesion promoter apparatus and method
A method comprises forming a plateau region and a trench region over a substrate, wherein the trench region comprises a slope and a flat bottom, depositing a reflecting layer over the flat bottom and a portion of the slope, depositing a first adhesion promoter layer over the reflecting layer, applying a first curing process to the first adhesion promoter layer, wherein, after the first curing process finishes, the reflecting layer and the first adhesion promoter layer form a first bonding interface, depositing a bottom cladding layer deposited over the first adhesion promoter layer, applying a second curing process to the bottom cladding layer to form a second bonding interface layer, depositing a core layer over the bottom cladding layer and depositing a top cladding layer over the core layer. |
| US10082625B2 |
Optical component with angled-facet waveguide
A system comprises a first optical component comprising a component body; at least a first waveguide formed in the component body, wherein the first waveguide is substantially mirror-symmetrical in shape relative to a line at or near the center of the first waveguide; and a self-alignment feature configured to assist in optically-coupling the first waveguide with a second waveguide located outside of the component body. |
| US10082624B2 |
System for coupling radiation into a waveguide
A photonics integrated device for coupling radiation using flood illumination is disclosed. The photonic integrated device comprises an integrated waveguide, a coupler grating at the surface of the device for coupling radiation from said flood illumination towards the integrated waveguide, and a grating for blocking, reflecting or redirecting radiation away from the coupler grating at the surface of the device. The grating for blocking, reflecting or redirecting radiation away from the coupler grating thereby is positioned relative to the coupler grating so as to prevent at least some radiation from said flood illumination, impinging at the grating for blocking, reflecting or redirecting radiation away from the coupler grating and thus impinging at a position of said surface away from the coupling grating, from being reflected within the device towards the coupler grating. |
| US10082623B2 |
Rib type optical waveguide and optical multiplexer / demultiplexer using same
Provided are a practical rib type optical waveguide in which polarization dependence and wavelength dependence and the like are small and an optical multiplexer/demultiplexer using the same. An optical waveguide type optical multiplexer/demultiplexer of the present invention includes a substrate, M input optical waveguides and N output optical waveguides including a single mode rib type optical waveguide, multi-mode optical interference regions including a rib type optical waveguide, and reversible tapered regions that smoothly connect the input/output optical waveguides to the multi-mode optical interference regions and include M×N rib type optical waveguides, and both side surfaces of the multi-mode optical interference region are respectively formed in a stepped shape. |
| US10082622B2 |
Low bend loss optical fiber
Disclosed herein are optical waveguide fibers comprising: (I) a core comprising an outer radius r1, a maximum refractive index delta percent Δ1max and core alpha, α, of larger than 5; and (II) a cladding surrounding the core, the cladding comprising: (i) an inner cladding region having outer radius r2 and refractive index delta percent Δ2, wherein Δ1max>Δ2; (ii) a trench region surrounding the inner cladding region, the trench region having an outer radius, r3 where r3≥10 microns and refractive index delta percent Δ3; and (iii) an outer cladding region having chlorine concentration of ≥1.2 wt. % surrounding the trench region and comprising refractive index delta percent Δ4, wherein Δ1max>Δ4 and Δ2>Δ3, and Δ4>Δ3 and wherein the difference between Δ4 and Δ3 is ≥0.12 percent. |
| US10082621B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes a display panel displaying an image by using light, light source units arranged in a first direction to generate the light, a light guide plate which guides the light to the display panel, a first fixing member fixing a predetermined area of an upper portion of each of the plurality of light source units to a first area of one side surface of the light guide plate adjacent to a top surface of the light guide plate in a second direction crossing the first direction, and a second fixing member fixing a predetermined area of a lower portion of each of the plurality of light source units to a second area of the one side surface of the light guide plate adjacent to a bottom surface of the light guide plate in the second direction where each of the first and second fixing members includes a light reflection material. |
| US10082618B2 |
Image display module with superior white point stability
An image display module includes a light emitting device including a nitride semiconductor light-emitting element, as a light source, having an emission peak wavelength in a wavelength range of 240 nm to 560 nm, an Mn4+-activated red fluorescent material having a maximum excitation wavelength in the wavelength range, an emission peak wavelength of 610 nm to 670 nm, and a half bandwidth of the emission spectrum of 30 nm or less, and a green fluorescent material having an emission peak wavelength in a wavelength range of 510 nm to 550 nm; and a color filter having a blue pixel wherein the difference between the maximum and the minimum value of transmittance at a wavelength range of 420 nm to 460 nm of the spectral transmittance curve is 4% or less. |
| US10082613B2 |
Directional backlight with a modulation layer
A directional backlight has a directional backplane that has a plurality of directional pixels configured to scatter a plurality of input planar lightbeams into a plurality of directional lightbeams. Each directional lightbeam has a direction and angular spread controlled by characteristics of a directional pixel in the plurality of directional pixels. A modulation layer having a plurality of modulators configured to modulate the plurality of directional lightbeams. The directional backlight is configured to generate a 3D image with multiple views by specifying the characteristics of the directional pixels in the directional backplane. |
| US10082612B2 |
Wire grid polarizer, display device including the same, and method of fabricating the same
Provided are light source module and backlight unit. A wire grid polarizer including a substrate, and a plurality of conductive wire patterns configured to be formed parallel to one another on the substrate, wherein each of the conductive wire patterns includes a first conductive wire pattern, an insulating layer and a second conductive wire pattern and the first and second conductive wire patterns are electrically insulated from each other and have different shapes. |
| US10082610B2 |
Near-infrared cut filter and solid-state image pickup device including same
A near-infrared cut filter of which a transmittance satisfies the conditions (A) and (B), and a solid-state image pickup device including the filter are provided. |
| US10082605B2 |
Manufacturing method of antireflection article, antireflection article, cover glass, and image display device
There is provided a method of manufacturing a specific antireflection article, the method including: applying, on the substrate, an antireflection layer-forming composition containing: specific binders, specific metal oxide particles, a metal chelate catalyst, and a solvent to dispose a first particle group composed of metal oxide particles which form a convex portion having an unevenness shape, and a second particle group composed of metal oxide particles between the first particle group and the substrate; volatilizing and drying the solvent; and heating and curing the binder (a) and the binder (b) after the volatilizing and drying of the solvent. |
| US10082602B2 |
Equation of state based correlation for gas condensates and wet gases in unconventional shale plays
Systems and methods for correlating gas condensates and wet gases in unconventional shale plays based on an equation of state using a condensate gas-ratio, a separator pressure and a separator temperature. |
| US10082593B2 |
Method and apparatus for synthetic magnetic sensor aperture using eddy current time transient measurement for downhole applications
A method of creating a synthetic aperture. The method may comprise identifying a static configuration, inputting the static configuration into a dynamic controller, configuring a transmitter with the dynamic controller, and configuring a receiver with the dynamic controller. The method may further comprise inputting operational variables and environmental variables into a dynamic configuration, inputting the dynamic configuration into the dynamic controller, and re-configuring the transmitter and the receiver with the dynamic controller. |
| US10082591B1 |
Magnetic utility locator devices and methods
Magnetic locators for detection of buried objects, such as buried utilities of conductive materials, are disclosed. Outputs provided from two or more magnetic sensors, such as three three-axis magnetic sensors, as well as optionally from other sensors, such as accelerometers and gyroscopic sensors, may be used to determine magnetic field distortion and provide output information corresponding to the detected objects based on the sensor outputs. |
| US10082590B2 |
Proximity switch
The present invention provides a proximity switch, which can detect whether a detected object containing multiple metals exists in a specific range. The induction type proximity switch includes: an oscillation switch of which the amplitude is attenuated due to the proximity of the detected object containing metal, so as to detect the excessive proximity of the detected object; a detection circuit for detecting the amplitude of a high frequency generated by the oscillation of the oscillation circuit; an operation and comparison part for comparing the detected amplitude of the high frequency with the threshold set for the amplitude, i.e., a boundary as the excessive proximity, and outputting a detection signal of the excessive proximity when the detected amplitude is under the threshold; and a threshold setting part, for selecting a threshold corresponding to a designated metal type according to the designation on the metal type from the outside. |
| US10082589B2 |
Method to determine the deviation of seismic equipment from a planned curved path
A group of techniques can be used to determine if components of a seismic spread have deviated from a planned path during a coil or other curved and substantially circular acquisition pattern. In one aspect, and in general, the presently disclosed techniques include a computer-readable program storage medium for determining the deviation of spread array element from a planned curved path during a towed-array marine seismic survey. The method comprises: determining a nominal position of the spread array element at a given point in the planned curved path; determining the actual position of the spread array element; and performing an error analysis predicated on the nominal and actual positions. |
| US10082588B2 |
Adaptive structure-oriented operator
A method, including: growing, with a computer, an adaptive structure-oriented operator from a central computation location within seismic data using at least one of dip lateral variations, strike lateral variations, dip vertical variations, or strike vertical variations. |
| US10082587B1 |
Neutron ray detecting system, and method of setting neutron ray detecting system
By acquiring the neutron ray wave height distribution of the neutron rays and the gamma ray wave height distribution of only the gamma rays included in the radiant rays, how much gamma rays are detected as noise can be ascertained in a case where a certain determination threshold value Qth is set. That is, a relationship between the determination threshold value Qth and detection accuracy can be ascertained. Since the distributions are acquired on the basis of two measurements in a case where a filter that cuts the neutron rays N is used and in a case where the filter is not used, the relationship between the determination threshold value Qth and the detection accuracy can be accurately ascertained. Therefore, a determination threshold value adjusting unit can adjust a suitable determination threshold value Qth in conformity with demanded detection accuracy on the basis of the distributions. |
| US10082584B2 |
Hybrid device location determination system
Various different techniques are used to determine a location of a device, including 3-dimensional (3D) mapping techniques as well as one or more of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) techniques, wireless signal detection techniques, and inertial sensor techniques. The locations determined by these various techniques are combined to determine the location of the device and/or user of the device. In addition to the location of the device, an orientation or direction of view of the device and/or user of the device can optionally be determined as well. |
| US10082580B2 |
Navigation system interference locator
According to some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method for detecting locations of navigation interfering devices. The method comprises an action of receiving multiple navigation signal parameter datasets, each from one of multiple satellite signal receivers. The method comprises an action of detecting one or more interference event data according to an interference analysis of at least some of the datasets. The method comprises an action of updating a probability value for each of multiple suspected navigation interference device locations, by a location analysis of the interference event data, where each of the probability values is indicative of a likelihood that the interference event data originates from some of the suspected navigation interference device locations. The method comprises an action of selecting a subset of the suspected navigation interference device locations according to the probability values and outputting the subset. |
| US10082571B2 |
Monitoring apparatus
A monitoring apparatus includes an image-forming optical system aimed forward, an image sensor, an antenna, a first circuit board, a waveguide, an upper case, an information-processing circuit, a second circuit board, a connector, and a power-supply circuit. The connector is disposed at a rear side relative to the image-forming optical system. The power-supply circuit includes at least one capacitor, and a capacitor that is positioned at a highest location out of all of the at least one capacitor is disposed at a rear side relative to the image-forming optical system, which prevents the capacitor from obstructing the visual field of the image-forming optical system. Thus, the image-forming optical system is able to be located close to the power-supply circuit because the monitoring apparatus is very small in height. |
| US10082570B1 |
Integrated MIMO and SAR radar antenna architecture for self driving cars
A radar system includes a split-block assembly unit comprising a first portion and second portion, where the first portion and the second portion form a seam. The radar system further includes a plurality of ports located on a bottom side of the second portion opposite the seam. Additionally, the radar system includes a plurality of radiating elements located on a top side of the first portion opposite the seam. The plurality of radiating elements is arranged in a plurality of arrays. The plurality of arrays includes a set of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) transmission arrays, a set of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) transmission arrays, and at least one reception array. Further, the radar system includes a set of waveguides configured to couple each array to a port. |
| US10082567B2 |
Longwall system creep detection
Systems and methods are provided for detecting face creep of a longwall mining system. The system includes a detection device mounted in a maingate roadway and coupled to the detection device. The controller determines the position of the beam stage loader-armored face conveyor interface based on a signal from the first indicator device, determines a position of a maingate line based on a signal from a maingate indicator device, and determines a position of a belt conveyor based on a signal from a belt conveyor indicator device. The controller further determines a first distance between the position of the beam stage loader-armored face conveyor interface and a maingate line, and a second distance between the position of the belt conveyor and the maingate line. The controller generates an indication of face creep based on the first distance and the second distance. |
| US10082561B2 |
Symbiotic radar and communication system
A symbiotic radar and communication system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of base stations in communication with a wider communication network, each base station being configured to transmit and receive communication signals to and from a plurality of user terminals. The system performs communication data processing and radar data processing on received signals so that target object reflections contained therein can be resolved. Preferably, initial radar data processing is performed at each base station which embeds time and position information into the data and communicates it to a central radar server, the central server combining the received data from several of the base stations into a single range resolution profile. |
| US10082559B1 |
PCI cell restriction and coarse geometry
A method is provided including receiving, by a user equipment connected to a serving cell of a wireless network, assistance data for performing measurements of positioning reference signals, wherein the assistance data comprises reference cell information for a reference cell, and neighbor cell information for one or more neighbor cells; in response to determining that the reference cell information comprises an indication that the user equipment is not to measure a positioning reference signal of the reference cell, selecting one of the neighbor cells as a new reference cell; and performing measurements of the positioning reference signals based on one or more of the remaining neighbor cells in the assistance data. |
| US10082558B2 |
Method and system for user equipment location determination on a wireless transmission system
Neighbor cell hearability can be improved by including an additional reference signal that can be detected at a low sensitivity and a low signal-to-noise ratio, by introducing non-unity frequency reuse for the signals used for a time difference of arrival (TDOA) measurement, e.g., orthogonality of signals transmitted from the serving cell sites and the various neighbor cell sites. The new reference signal, called the TDOA-RS, is proposed to improve the hearability of neighbor cells in a cellular network that deploys 3GPP EUTRAN (LTE) system, and the TDOA-RS can be transmitted in any resource blocks (RB) for PDSCH and/or MBSFN subframe, regardless of whether the latter is on a carrier supporting both PMCH and PDSCH or not. Besides the additional TDOA-RS reference signal, an additional synchronization signal (TDOA-sync) may also be included to improve the hearability of neighbor cells. |
| US10082557B1 |
Methods and apparatus for frame filtering in snoop-based range measurements
A first communication device receives a packet that includes scheduling information for a range measurement signal exchange session between a second communication device and a third communication device. The first communication device determines when the range measurement signal exchange session will occur using the scheduling information in the packet, and observes the range measurement signal exchange session. The first communication device performs an initial analysis of the range measurement packets by analyzing transmitter addresses in the range measurement packets to determine whether to further process the range measurement packets for range measurement purposes, and determines range measurements based on observing the one range measurement signal exchange session. |
| US10082556B1 |
Network table error detection and correction using analytics data
A system for correcting network planning data includes a planning repository containing information related to network traffic, network element locations and network element connectivity. The system further includes a repository that includes a plurality of call data records. In addition, the system includes an information processing system including a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor. The memory device contains a set of instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive location data associated with a wireless network cell from a plurality of devices connected to the wireless network. The set of instructions further causes the processor to identify call data records associated with the received location data and to compare information in the received location data with corresponding information stored in the identified call data records to identify errors in the information stored in the planning repository. |
| US10082552B2 |
Signal selection of received signals in MRI local reception antennas utilizing metadata and analog-digital (A/D) converter chips
The embodiments relate to signal selection devices for reception antennas. The signal selection device includes a plurality of signal inputs for the reception of signals from the reception antennas via an interface arrangement, and a plurality of signal outputs for the output of altered signals from the reception antennas. The signal selection device is used for selecting/reducing received signals from the reception antennas and forwarding them to an image processing device. The signal selection device contains a plurality of A/D converter chips, a plurality of digital selection chips, and at least physical and/or logical portions of a control unit. The received signals from the reception antennas are fed into the plurality of A/D converter chips via a plurality of signal inputs, are converted into digital data streams, and are supplied to the digital selection chips via signal outputs of the A/D converter chips. |
| US10082551B2 |
Learning-based subsampling
The present invention concerns a method of sampling a test signal. The method comprises: acquiring training signals sampled at a plurality of sampling locations; running an optimization procedure for determining an index set of n indices, representing a subset of the sampling locations, that maximize a function, over the training signals, of a quality parameter representing how well a given training signal is represented by the n indices; and sampling the test signal at the sampling locations represented by the n indices. |
| US10082550B2 |
Method and apparatus for the measurement, characterization and correction of geometric distortions in magnetic resonance imaging
Various embodiments are described herein for an apparatus and a method for measuring and characterizing geometric distortions for a region of interest in images obtained using magnetic resonance. The method comprises deriving a computed set of 3D distortion vectors for a set of points within a region of interest covered by a phantom by using harmonic analysis to solve an associated boundary value problem based on boundary conditions derived from a measured set of 3D distortion vectors. The characterized image distortions may be used for various purposes such as for image correction or for shimming, for example. |
| US10082549B2 |
System and method for cooling a magnetic resonance imaging device
A cooling system includes a first cooling loop containing a first cryogen, the first cooling loop being in thermal communication with a superconducting magnet and being configured to provide primary cooling for the magnet and a second cooling loop also containing the first cryogen. The second cooling loop is in thermal communication with an enclosure containing a second cryogen and is configured to cool the second cryogen within the enclosure. The enclosure is in thermal communication with the superconducting magnet and is configured to provide secondary cooling for the magnet. |
| US10082548B2 |
Circuit arrangement for the driving electronics of a magnetic resonance system
A circuit arrangement for driving a transmission coil arrangement with at least two individual transmission coils of a magnetic resonance system for supplying a radiofrequency signal for producing alternating electromagnetic fields over at least two channels, with in each case a digital section and an analog section, is provided. In the digital section, in an envelope generator, base frequency signals that respectively generate an envelope are provided. The circuit arrangement also includes an intermediate frequency oscillator that generates a common intermediate frequency, a frequency mixer per channel for mixing the common intermediate frequency into the base frequency signals, and in the analog sections of the channels, respectively, second frequency mixers that mix a common radiofrequency signal into each base frequency signal. The envelope is transmitted, with the mixed-in intermediate frequency signal, and the total signal thus obtained is respectively conducted to an individual transmission coil via a respective amplifier. |
| US10082546B2 |
Compact underwater electromagnetic measurement system using magnetic sensors and electrical sensors having capacitive electrodes
An underwater EM measurement system, which is substantially smaller, much simpler to use, and more robust than prior systems, is formed as a sensor package integrated into a single pressure vessel includes two magnetic sensors including induction coils disposed substantially horizontally so as to measure fields in orthogonal directions. The package also includes two electric field sensors including electric potential antennas adapted to couple to a water potential via a capacitive electrode having a conducting material and an electrically insulative layer formed of an insulating material. The capacitive electrode has a capacitance to the medium of greater than 1 mF. Preferably, the insulating material is a metal oxide. |
| US10082545B2 |
Laser-based sensor for measuring an external magnetic field
In general, techniques of this disclosure are directed to a sensor for measuring an external magnetic field. The sensor an optical cavity, a laser medium which together with the optical cavity has a laser threshold, a laser pump, and a radio-frequency (RF) drive applied to the laser medium, such that the laser threshold varies with a change in the external magnetic field. The RF drive may be applied to the laser medium at or around a particular resonance frequency which varies depending on the external magnetic field, such that depending on the value of the external magnetic field, the RF drive induces transitions between at least two states of the laser medium, each state causing a different laser threshold in an intensity of a laser output. Further, the intensity of the laser output may provide a measurement of the value of the external magnetic field. |
| US10082539B2 |
Using direct sums and invariance groups to test partially symmetric quantum-logic circuits
A method and associated systems for using direct sums and invariance groups to optimize the testing of partially symmetric quantum-logic circuits is disclosed. A test system receives information that describes the architecture of a quantum-logic circuit to be tested. The system uses this information to organize the circuit's inputs into two or more mutually exclusive subsets of inputs. The system computes a direct sum of a set of groups associated with the subsets in order to generate an invariance group that contains one or more invariant permutations of the circuit's inputs. These invariant permutations can be used to reduce the number of tests required to fully verify the circuit for all possible input vectors. Once one specific input vector has been verified, there is no need to test other vectors that can be generated by performing any one of the invariant permutations upon the previously verified vector. |
| US10082536B2 |
Probe card, thermal insulation cover assembly for probe card, and semiconductor device test apparatus including the same
A probe card includes a circuit substrate to transmit an electrical signal for testing a semiconductor device, a probe block on a lower surface of the circuit substrate, the probe block having a plurality of probes, and a thermal insulation cover assembly on an upper surface of the circuit substrate, the thermal insulation cover assembly covering at least a portion of the circuit substrate and defining a heat receiving space, the thermal insulation cover assembly retaining heat applied to the circuit substrate within the heat receiving space. |
| US10082534B2 |
Directional pulse injection into a microelectronic system for electrostatic test
A directional pulse injection system and method are described for injecting a pulse into a microelectronic system for electrostatic test. One example has a transformer coupled to a pulse source through a transmission line and to a conductive trace of a test board to apply the electrical pulse to the trace as a test pulse. The test board is connected to a microelectronic device under test. This example also has a cancellation pulse transmission line coupled to the pulse source and a cancellation pulse contact coupled to the pulse source through the cancellation pulse transmission line and to the trace on a side of the trace opposite the transformer to receive a cancellation signal from the pulse source and to couple the cancellation signal to the trace to cancel a portion of the test pulse. |
| US10082530B1 |
Method and apparatus for rapid and scalable testing of antennas
A system and method for testing an antenna feed to be incorporated into an operational antenna is disclosed. The system and method uses a scaled reflector with the antenna feed to permit testing that correlates well with a full sized reflector, yet permits testing in a quiet zone of a compact antenna test range. Embodiments are also disclosed for offset feed designs. |
| US10082526B1 |
Probe card alignment
An adjustable load transmitter for adjusting an alignment between a probe card and a bridge beam of a wafer prober, where the probe card is separated from the bridge beam by a gap. The adjustable load transmitter located in the gap, the adjustable load transmitter comprising two rotatable plates adapted for transmitting a load via a load transmission path between the bridge beam and the wafer prober and each comprising two flat, non-parallel contact faces. The adjustable load transmitter removes an angular misalignment between the bridge beam and the set of plates by rotating each of the rotatable plates about a pre-determined adjustment angle such that two angles of inclination are adjusted to zero. The adjustable load transmitter establishes the load transmission path by closing a clearance between the bridge beam and the contact face. |
| US10082523B2 |
Method and apparatus for infrared scattering scanning near-field optical microscopy with high speed point spectroscopy
This invention involves measurement of optical properties of materials with sub-micron spatial resolution through infrared scattering scanning near field optical microscopy (s-SNOM). Specifically, the current invention provides substantial improvements over the prior art by achieving high signal to noise, high measurement speed and high accuracy of optical amplitude and phase. Additionally, it some embodiments, it eliminates the need for an in situ reference to calculate wavelength dependent spectra of optical phase, or absorption spectra. These goals are achieved via improved asymmetric interferometry where the near-field scattered light is interfered with a reference beam in an interferometer. The invention achieves dramatic improvements in background rejection by arranging a reference beam that is much more intense than the background scattered radiation. Combined with frequency selective demodulation techniques, the near-field scattered light can be efficiently and accurately discriminated from background scattered light. These goals are achieved via a range of improvements including a large dynamic range detector, careful control of relative beam intensities, and high bandwidth demodulation techniques. In other embodiments, phase and amplitude stability are improved with a novel s-SNOM configuration. In other embodiments an absorption spectrum may be obtained directly by comparing properties from a known and unknown region of a sample as a function of illumination center wavelength. |
| US10082521B2 |
System for measuring six degrees of freedom
A system that measures six degrees-of-freedom of a remote target, the system including a dimensional measuring device having a camera, the remote target including a retroreflector, at least three light markers, and a pitch-yaw sensor, the six degrees-of-freedom determined based at least in part on measured 3D coordinates of the retroreflector by the dimensional measuring device, on a captured image of the at least three light markers by the camera, and on readings of the pitch-yaw sensor. |
| US10082520B2 |
Rotational frequency estimation from sensed vibrations based on a supervised learning method
Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating a frequency spectrum weighting function for use in estimating a rotational frequency of the rotating member. The estimation of the rotational frequency is based on vibrations sensed by an accelerometer remotely located from a rotating member. The frequency spectrum weighting function is generated by a supervised learning method. The method includes receiving a set of test vectors. The test vectors include a rotational frequency value of the rotating member and a vibrational frequency spectrum corresponding to vibrations propagated to the accelerometer. The vibrations include vibrations caused by the rotating member rotating at the rotational frequency. The method includes calculating a test weighting function, and then weighting the vibrational frequency spectra by the test weighting function. The method includes calculating a vector score indicative of whether the weighted vibrational frequency spectra promote the identification of the rotational frequency of the rotating member. |
| US10082516B2 |
Relative humidity control apparatus
A relative humidity control apparatus for control of the relative humidity in a gas space has a nebulizer source with an outlet for nebulized liquid, a frame surrounding an open area and comprising an opening arrangement to the open area and in operational flow connection with the outlet, and a flow drive arrangement generating a gas flow from the outlet to and out of the opening arrangement. A liquid handling robot comprising this apparatus, a method of operating the apparatus, an immunoassay method and methods of controlling the time course of the relative humidity in a gaseous space and of producing a predetermined volume of a liquid are also disclosed. |
| US10082512B2 |
Diagnosis of liver pathology through assessment of protein glycosylation
Methods for diagnosing pathology of the liver in a subject suspected of having such pathology are disclosed. The methods comprise quantifiably detecting glycosylation, and more specifically fucosylation, on proteins in biological fluids, and comparing the detected glycosylation with reference values for the glycosylation of such proteins in healthy or disease states. |
| US10082511B2 |
Methods for measuring analyte transport across barriers using X-ray fluorescence
The present invention includes a method and apparatus for measuring the transport of analytes from living, biological cells through a cell barrier, which includes, but is not limited to, steps of providing the living, biological cells loaded with analytes, unloading at least a portion of said analytes from the cells through ion channels, removing unloaded analyte remaining in the cells, and measuring the analytes using x-ray fluorescence, specifically wherein the measurement uses an energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometer equipped with a microfocus x-ray tube. These steps may be repeated so that multiple measurements can be obtained over a period of time. |
| US10082510B2 |
SRC-2 use as metabolic biomarker for diagnosis and treatment of metastatic prostate cancer
Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and compositions for treatment of prostate cancer, including metastatic prostate cancer or prostate cancer at risk for developing into metastatic prostate cancer, by providing an effective therapy to an individual that has been determined to have elevated levels of SRC-2 (also known as NCOA2, GRIP1 TIF2). In particular cases, sample from an individual known to have prostate cancer is assayed for the risk for developing metastatic prostate cancer and the individual is provided an effective therapy upon determination of elevated levels of SRC-2. |
| US10082507B2 |
Assay device and method
An assay method is described, which comprises the steps of immobilizing a binding partner (e.g., an antigen or antibody) for an analyte to be detected (e.g., an antibody or antigen) on a portion of a surface of a microfluidic chamber; passing a fluid sample over the surface and allowing the analyte to bind to the binding partner; allowing a metal colloid, e.g., a gold-conjugated antibody, to associate with the bound analyte; flowing a metal solution, e.g., a silver solution, over the surface such as to form an opaque metallic layer; and detecting the presence of said metallic layer, e.g., by visual inspection or by measuring light transmission through the layer, conductivity or resistance of the layer, or metal concentration in the metal solution after flowing the metal solution over the surface. |
| US10082506B2 |
Microbial glycans as a target of human intelectin
The present disclosure provides for methods of diagnosing and treating bacterial infections. Human Intelectin 1 (hIntL-1) has been shown to bind selectively to glycan components on bacteria including Streptococcus pneumonia, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumonia and Yersinia pestis. This interaction can be targeted to identify, purify and therapeutically target such organisms. |
| US10082505B2 |
Centripetal microfluidic platform for LAL-reactive substances testing
A centripetal microfluidic platform comprised of a microfluidics disc and a reader for testing LAL-reactive substances in fluid samples is provided. The microfluidic disc may comprise at least two testing areas wherein each testing area includes a reservoir portion for receiving at least one fluid sample. The disc may comprise a distribution network portion in fluid communication with the reservoir portion. Each distribution network portion may comprise a distribution network of at least four (4) channels, wherein each channel has a metering portion and at least one analysis chamber portion. The analysis chamber portion may comprise a mixing chamber for mixing samples and reagents and an optical chamber portion that is compatible with an optical reader. The metering portion may be sized to meter an aliquot of the fluid sample for analysis in the analysis chamber portion. At least one analysis chamber portion has at least one reagent isolated therein. The centripetal microfluidic platform further includes a reader for testing fluid samples within a microfluidic disc comprising an enclosure, an optical bench, a centripetal disc drive, and a controller. A method for testing at least one fluid sample for LAL-reactive substances is also provided. |
| US10082503B2 |
Identifying antigen clusters for monitoring a global state of an immune system
Method, system and an article of manufacture for clustering and thereby identifying predefined antigens reactive with undetermined immunoglobulins of sera derived from patient subjects in need of diagnosis of disease or monitoring of treatment. |
| US10082500B2 |
Device and method for detecting a target analyte
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a calorimeter for detecting the presence of a target analyte in a fluid sample. The calorimeter can include a support structure, a hermetically-sealed, thermally decoupled central reaction zone associated with the support structure, at least one droplet transport region, and detection electronics. The at least one droplet transport region can be associated with the support structure and configured to merge a reagent droplet with a sample droplet including the fluid sample to form a reaction droplet in the central reaction zone. The detection electronics can be in electrical and/or thermal communication with the central reaction zone and associated with the support structure. The calorimeter can be configured to detect a heat of reaction produced by a reaction event between the target analyte and a capture reagent upon formation of the reaction droplet. |
| US10082499B2 |
Short term isotope pulse labeling method for analysing metabolic products in biological samples
The present invention relates to a method for preparation of labeled metabolic products, comprising the steps (a) providing a biological sample in vitro, (b) contacting the biological sample with a labeling buffer comprising a labeled substrate, wherein the substrate comprises at least one carbon atom and represents an educt or intermediate of a metabolic process of the biological sample and wherein the label is a stable isotope, (c) washing the biological sample using a wash-buffer, wherein said wash-buffer comprises a carbon resource such that the biological sample is precluded from carbon deficiency during said washing, wherein said carbon resource comprises the substrate according to step b), wherein said substrate in the wash-buffer may be labeled or unlabeled, (d) quenching the biological sample such that metabolic processes within the biological sample are slowed down or stopped and (e) extracting the labeled metabolic product from the biological sample. The present invention further refers to methods for quantification of labeled metabolic products from biological sample. |
| US10082497B2 |
Device and method for force phenotyping of cells for high-throughput screening and analysis
A system for assaying forces applied by cells includes an optically transparent substrate comprising a soft material having a Young's modulus within the range of about 3 kPa to about 100 kPa. An array of molecular patterns is disposed on a surface of the optically transparent substrate, the molecular patterns include fluorophore-conjugated patterns adherent to cells. The system includes at least one light source configured to excite the fluorophore-conjugated patterns and an imaging device configured to capture fluorescent light emitted from the fluorophore-conjugated patterns. Dimensional changes in the size of the patterns are used to determine contractile forces imparted by cells located on the patterns. |
| US10082495B2 |
Methods for the detection of oxidative adulterants in urine sample
The problem of confirming the presence of an adulterant in a urine sample is solved by the use of a reagent capable of reacting with uric acid and non-urate markers in a urine sample. In one embodiment, a phosphotungtate reagent is used to react with the urine sample to create a blue coloration in the presence of uric acid or uric acid equivalents. A reduction or elimination of the blue coloration, resulting in a reduction in the light absorbance, of the urine sample can be used as an indicator of the historical presence of an adulterant. An Oxidant History test can also be generated using the phosphostungtate reagent, wherein the light absorbance resulting from the blue coloration is measured over time, with a measured reduction in the absorbance being an indication that an adulterant is or has been present in the urine sample and is oxidizing the uric acid and non-urate markers over time. |
| US10082489B2 |
Modular automated chromatography system
Valves, pumps, detectors, sample loops, fraction collectors and the like are individually incorporated into modules that are mountable in interchangeable manner at individual mounting sites on a base unit which also supports one or more chromatography columns. Each module includes fluid connections to other modules and a microcontroller joining the module to a computed and monitor through an electronic connector at each mounting site. The fluid connections between the modules and the column(s) are removed from the electronic connections and accessible to the user. A software platform recognizes the modules and their locations, coordinates fluid connections between the modules, and provides a variety of control, monitoring, data generating and data processing functions to generate chromatographic data. |
| US10082486B2 |
Method for recognizing the presence of liquid in a gas flow
A method for recognizing the presence of liquid (30) in a gas flow flowing in a pipeline uses an ultrasound flowmeter (10). Measurement paths are provided in pairs which are displaced vertically by an equal predefined distance with respect to the center axis such that one lies in an upper region above the center axis and one lies beneath the center axis. A check is made in three stages to define various measurement values, turbulence values and speed of sound values. A liquid warning signal is output when an invalid measurement value is delivered in the first stage, or when the ratio of the turbulence values in the second stage differs from 1 by more than a predefined tolerance value, or when the ratio of the speeds of sound in the third stage differs from 1 by more than a predefined tolerance ratio. |
| US10082483B2 |
Scanning probe with twin-nanopore or a-single-nanopore for sensing biomolecules
A mechanism is provided for sensing molecules. A twin-nanopore probe includes a first channel and a second channel. A first pressure-controlled reservoir is connected to the first channel to generate a positive pressure. A second pressure-controlled reservoir is connected to the second channel to generate a negative pressure. A container includes ionic solvent with molecules, and a tip of the twin-nanopore probe is submerged in the container of the ionic fluid with the molecules. The first channel, the second channel, the first pressure-controlled reservoir, and the second pressure-controlled reservoir are filled with the ionic fluid. The first pressure-controlled reservoir drives the ionic fluid out of the first channel and the second pressure-controlled reservoir draws in the ionic fluid with the molecules and solvent through the second channel. A flow of ionic current in the twin-nanopore probe is measured to differentiate the molecules that flow through the second channel. |
| US10082479B2 |
Method for producing a pH half-cell, and a pH half-cell
A method for producing a pH half-cell by means of which, in combination with a reference electrode and an evaluation electronics unit, a pH value of a medium can be determined, comprises the following steps: applying a first structure and a second structure to a substrate, wherein the first structure is applied by means of a thin-film method and forms a resistance element having a temperature-dependent resistance value, and wherein the second structure can be employed to derive a pH-dependent potential; applying a structured passivation glass layer, wherein the passivation glass layer substantially covers the first structure and leaves the second structure substantially uncovered; applying a mixed-conducting glass, wherein the mixed-conducting glass is substantially applied to the region that was left uncovered by the passivation glass layer; and applying a pH-sensitive glass, wherein the pH-sensitive glass is applied to the mixed-conducting glass. |
| US10082474B2 |
Method for analysis using X-ray fluorescence
The present invention is a method to quantify biomarkers. The method uses an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer to perform an X-ray fluorescence analysis on the sample to obtain spectral features derived from the biomarker; and quantifying the X-ray fluorescence signal of the biomarker. |
| US10082471B2 |
Semiconductor structure and method for reviewing defects
A semiconductor structure includes a wafer comprising a plurality of viewing fields defined thereon, a plurality of dies defined by a scribe line formed in each viewing field, a plurality of mark patterns formed in the scribe line, and a plurality of anchor pattern respectively formed in the review fields, the anchor patterns being different from the mark patterns. |
| US10082470B2 |
Defect marking for semiconductor wafer inspection
Methods and systems for accurately locating buried defects previously detected by an inspection system are described herein. A physical mark is made on the surface of a wafer near a buried defect detected by an inspection system. In addition, the inspection system accurately measures the distance between the detected defect and the physical mark in at least two dimensions. The wafer, an indication of the nominal location of the mark, and an indication of the distance between the detected defect and the mark are transferred to a material removal tool. The material removal tool (e.g., a focused ion beam (FIB) machining tool) removes material from the surface of the wafer above the buried defect until the buried defect is made visible to an electron-beam based measurement system. The electron-beam based measurement system is subsequently employed to further analyze the defect. |
| US10082469B2 |
Luminescence measurements in diamond
A method of and an apparatus for providing an indicator for a diamond as to whether it is natural by testing for the presence or absence of one or more specific markers in the luminescence properties of the diamond. These markers are characterized by luminescence decay time and luminescence wavelength. |
| US10082462B2 |
Optical element, transmission probe, sample container, optical device, and immersion transmission measurement method
An optical element includes a main body formed of a light transmissive material and including an arc-shaped optical path, and a gap formed on the arc-shaped optical path in the main body. The gap may have a notch shape. The main body may have a semicircular plate shape. The main body may have a hemispherical shape. |
| US10082461B2 |
Optical metrology with purged reference chip
An integrated metrology module includes a chuck for holding a sample and positioning the sample with respect to an optical metrology device, a reference chip for the optical metrology device, the reference chip being movable to various positions with respect to the optical metrology device, and a reference chip purge device provides a flow of purge gas or air over the reference chip while the reference chip is in the various positions. The reference chip purge device may be static or movable with the reference chip. |
| US10082458B2 |
Optical measurement device with light blocking element
An optical measurement device that comprises an apparatus main element including a light emission aperture, a light emission probe element that includes the optical fibers and that transmits light through it, and the other end of the optical fibers being detachably attached relative to the light emission aperture, and a light block element that blocks the light irradiated from the light emission aperture under the condition in which the light emission probe element connected to the apparatus main element is detached from the light emission aperture. |
| US10082455B2 |
Apparatus and method for microparticle separation based on microfluidic chromatography using surface acoustic wave
The present invention related to an apparatus for separating micro-nano scale particles based on microfluidic chromatography using surface acoustic waves, comprising: a piezoelectric substrate; a pair of transducers, which are patterned on the piezoelectric substrate and generate surface acoustic waves when electric energy is applied to the piezoelectric substrate; a microfluidic chip, which is mounted on the piezoelectric substrate and include a microfluidic channel disposed between the pair of transducers, wherein a fluid including micro-nano scale particles flows in the microfluidic channel; and a detection unit, which detects micro-nano scale particles separated by the surface acoustic waves while the micro-nano scale particles pass through the microfluidic channel, wherein forces of the surface acoustic waves generated by the pair of transducers are formed in a direction opposite to a fluid flow to generate flow resistance to the micro-nano scale particles which flows in the microfluidic channel. |
| US10082453B2 |
Airborne microbial measurement apparatus and measurement method thereof
An airborne microbial measurement apparatus and a measurement method thereof are provided. An airborne microbial measurement apparatus according to an embodiment includes a discharge apparatus including a discharge electrode and a voltage supply unit applying a high voltage to the discharge electrode. A substrate is provided to a side of the discharge apparatus to collect an airborne microbe from air by a high voltage applied to the discharge electrode. A reagent injection apparatus supplies a dyeing reagent to the microbe collected on the substrate or a DNA of the microbe. A light emission measurement apparatus senses a quantity of light generated from the DNA to which the dyeing reagent is supplied. The discharge apparatus includes a controller controlling the voltage supply unit so that the voltage is applied to collect the airborne microbe or destroy an external wall of the collected airborne microbe. |
| US10082450B2 |
System, method, and apparatus for monitoring characteristics of a fire, smoke, thermal or water barrier device
A system, method, and apparatus for monitoring characteristics of a fire, smoke, thermal and/or water barrier device provided in or on a barrier. The monitored characteristics can be used to identify whether the barrier device is installed correctly or is no longer installed correctly and/or to identify conditions associated with use of the barrier device when installed, including at least one of a temperature associated with the barrier device, presence of water in the barrier device, air flow associated with the barrier device, stress and strains placed on the barrier device, and occupied inner volume (including an amount of change) of the barrier device. |
| US10082449B2 |
Numerical controller for controlling stroke in test operation near stroke limit
A numerical controller has a test mode of a machining program, sets, for each axis, a neighboring distance from a movement prohibition boundary of a tool or a workpiece, and temporarily stops an axis movement at a boundary of a near region thereof. A movable distance in a direction approaching the movement prohibition boundary is obtained for each axis such that the movable distance is less than a distance to the movement prohibition boundary. Further, if an axis exceeding the movable distance is present, an axis movement is stopped by restricting a movement distance within a range not exceeding the movable distance. |
| US10082446B2 |
Tire testing apparatus
Provided is a tire testing apparatus capable of accurately and easily measuring a load which a tire receives from a road surface. The tire testing apparatus includes a plate buried in a road surface with which a tire is in contact, at least one ground-contact-force sensor measuring a ground-contact force during a contact of the tire, and at least one plate sensor measuring a load applied to the plate. According to the tire testing device, a ground-contact force of the tire can be measured by the ground-contact-force sensor and a load which the tire applies to the plate can be measured by the plate sensor. |
| US10082440B2 |
Detector and methods of detecting
An ultrasonic detector suitable for mounting in a position for surveying an area for a source of airborne ultrasound, which detector comprises a sensor for detecting an ultrasonic sound signal, characterized by a transducer configured to produce a broadband ultrasonic sound signal for reception by said sensor enabling said ultrasonic detector to perform a self-test. |
| US10082426B2 |
Spectrometer
The present invention provides a spectrometer, comprising: an inlet for the receipt of incident light; an optical path for transmitting the incident light from the inlet to an analysis plane; a focusing element located along the optical path, wherein the spectrometer has an in-focus position in which a focal point of the spectrometer and the analysis plane coincide; and a controller adapted in use, when a removable light disperser is placed along the optical path, to cause the spectrometer to be in the in-focus position by controlling the position of the focusing element relative to the analysis plane. The spectrometer is used in the analysis of light from a light source and, due to the ability of the controller to manage the focus point by way of moving the focusing element, the spectrometer is able to bring itself into an in-focus configuration without the need for a user to intervene. |
| US10082423B2 |
Method, electronic device and system for monitoring a skin surface condition
An electronic device including a processor configured to receive a first radiation measurement and determine a skin surface condition information based on the first radiation measurement. |
| US10082422B2 |
Determination apparatus and method for occupant
An occupant determination apparatus includes a weight sensor that senses a weight of an object on a seat of a vehicle, a lateral acceleration sensor that senses lateral acceleration of the vehicle, and a processing unit that performs an operation of occupant determination. The processing unit calculates a lateral acceleration difference that is an absolute value of a difference between first lateral acceleration at a time when the weight passes through a first load threshold value and second lateral acceleration at a time when the weight passes through a second load threshold value. The processing unit performs the occupant determination based on an occupant determination threshold value when the lateral acceleration difference is smaller than a lateral acceleration difference threshold value, and does not perform the occupant determination when the lateral acceleration difference is larger than the lateral acceleration difference threshold value. |
| US10082420B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining the mass of a body
A method for determining the mass of a body is described. The method comprises the application and measurement of a first motive force to the body to move the body in a first state of motion. The acceleration of the body is also measured at this time. This methodology is repeated for a second state of motion. The measured motive forces and accelerations are then used to calculate the mass, and hence the weight of the body. An accelerometer may be employed to measure the accelerations. The methods may be adapted so as to correct for the angle θ of the ground across which the body is moved and or the tilt angle α of the accelerometer relative to the ground. The methods may employ a novel surface angle measuring device that does not require contact with the ground and which does not require the body to be stationary. |
| US10082419B1 |
Adjustable load transmitter
The disclosure relates to an adjustable load transmitter for adjusting an alignment between planar members separated from each other by a gap. The load transmitter comprises a set of plates to be received inside the gap, the set comprising two rotatable plates and being adapted for transmitting a load via a load transmission path between the planar members. The load transmission path comprises the rotatable plates. Each of the plates comprises two flat, non-parallel contact faces, and one of the contact faces of the first rotatable plate is in permanent surface contact with one of the contact faces of the second rotatable plate. The rotatable plates are adapted for being rotated relative to each other around one of their respective normal axes. |
| US10082411B2 |
Pitot tube stabilizer arrangement for centrifugal pumps
A pitot tube assembly for a centrifugal pump includes an extension arm having a tubular body with opposing ends, at least one pickup tube secured to one of the opposing ends of the extension arm, a terminal portion positioned at the other end of the extension arm and a tapered fitting provided toward the end of the extension arm opposite to the end of the extension arm to which the pickup tube is secured, where the tapered fitting provides a frustum surface for registration with a frustoconically-shaped bore of a portion of the pump to provide axial, radial and torsional stability to the pitot tube assembly during pump operation. |
| US10082408B2 |
Voltage-tunable 1D electro-magnet potential and probe system with parallel dipole line trap
Techniques for manipulating objects and for determining the position of the objects in parallel dipole line (PDL) trap systems are provided. In one aspect, a PDL trap is provided. The PDL trap includes: a pair of dipole line magnets connected to a potential, wherein the pair of dipole line magnets includes magnets having magnetizations perpendicular to long axes of the magnets; a diamagnetic rod levitating above the pair of dipole line magnets; and at least one electrode above the pair of dipole line magnets, adjacent to the diamagnetic rod. The system produces a hybrid one-dimensional electromagnetic potential which is tunable by voltage. Techniques for operating the PDL trap to manipulate the diamagnetic rod and to detect a position of the diamagnetic rod in the PDL trap are also provided. |
| US10082407B2 |
Angle detecting apparatus and angle detecting system
An angle detecting apparatus using a resolver disposed at a position where an external magnetic field is present on one side in an axial direction includes a rotor that is rotatable and made of a magnetic material, a magnetic permeability of the magnet material having an uniaxial anisotropy as an entirety, and a stator disposed to face the rotor, the stator including an exciting coil and a detection coil for detecting a magnetic flux generated by the exciting coil, the rotor being provided between the stator and the external magnetic field. |
| US10082405B2 |
Position detector with a minimum magnetic flux density position shifted from a center of a gap
A position detector includes a magnet disposed between first ends of first and second magnetic flux transmission parts and a magnet disposed between second ends of the first and second magnetic flux transmission parts. The position detector also includes a Hall IC that is positioned within a gap and moves relative to a rotating body. The Hall IC detects a density of the magnetic flux from the first and second magnetic flux transmission parts and outputs a signal according to the density of the magnetic flux passing therethrough in order to detect a position of a detection object. A minimum magnetic flux density position within the gap may be shifted to a position having the highest detection accuracy such that the position detection accuracy of the detection object is improved. |
| US10082403B2 |
System for vehicle routing that combines real-time and likelihood information for traffic, construction and weather
A system and method for improved routing that combines real-time and likelihood information. In accordance with an embodiment, the system comprises a digital map/map information; a likelihood routing information; a route processor; wherein, when a request is received from a user/driver, or from another system, to receive a routing information, the system receives real-time information from a traffic-monitoring device or service providing real-time information; wherein the route processor adjusts the received real-time information based on the system's likelihood routing information; and wherein the routing information based on the combination of real-time and likelihood information can then be provided to the user/driver or other system in response to the original request. |
| US10082401B2 |
Movement support apparatus and movement support method
A navigation apparatus includes a route calculation unit, an environment information obtaining unit and a controller. The route calculation unit calculates a route to a destination based on map information, a position of a vehicle and a destination of the vehicle. By the time when the moving body arrives at a guidance given point at which the vocal output is given, the environment information obtaining unit obtains environment information related to an environment of an outside of the moving body. The controller causes an audio output device to selectively vocally output one of a name and a feature of the landmark object based on the environment information at the guidance given point. |
| US10082399B2 |
Music-based positioning aided by dead reckoning
Music-based positioning (MP) provides positioning service only sporadically. To continuously provide positioning service, the present invention discloses music-based positioning aided by dead reckoning (MP-DR). At each signature burst (i.e., a highly unique short musical segment suitable for positioning), sounds of a music piece or a human speech are used for positioning. Between signature bursts, dead reckoning (DR) is used. |
| US10082397B2 |
Activating and deactivating sensors for dead reckoning
An identification is made as to when a device is at an anchor location, which can be a proximity zone along an edge of a dead zone or a location where a signal from a beacon is detected. In response to the device being at the anchor location, one or more inertial sensors can be activated and data from the one or more inertial sensors collected to determine a position of the device using dead reckoning. Alternatively, in response to the device being at the anchor location, a determination is made as to when to deactivate one or more inertial sensors from which data is collected to determine the position of the device using dead reckoning. |
| US10082393B2 |
Systems and methods for calibrating and adjusting a heading reference system
Systems and methods of calibrating and adjusting for deviations in a vehicle's heading system, such as the attitude heading and reference system of an aircraft or the heading system of a ship, positioned along the Earth's surface involve calibrating magnetometers for hard iron and misalignment errors using single heading measurements. This can be accomplished by obtaining both actual and theoretical readings for the magnetometer of the heading system, and comparing these values to obtain calibration values for the heading system. The vehicle may be repositioned, such as to North, South, East, and west magnetic headings, with the procedure repeated at each of these headings, and the calibration values averaged, further increasing the accuracy. |
| US10082392B2 |
Level device with inter changeable modules and digital features
A level device in the present invention is described as having an elongated rigid frame with an X-shaped profile. The level device has modularly attachable levels, which include levels that can be rotated about the lengthwise axis of the level device, rotatable levels attached to the frame, circular surface levels attached to the frame, and levels guided by visual laser beams. Mechanical structures within the level device allow level modules to be swapped in and out based on user requirements. The level device has slide-able attachments which extend the footprint and measuring capabilities of the level. |
| US10082385B2 |
System for measuring displacement of accelerating tube in high-vacuum chamber by using micro-alignment telescope and method thereof
A system for measuring displacement of an accelerating tube by using a micro-alignment telescope, which includes a vacuum chamber; a hollow accelerating tube in the vacuum chamber; a sighting target attached to a surface of the accelerating tube while protruding from the surface of the accelerating tube; the micro-alignment telescope spaced apart from one side surface of the vacuum chamber; a first lens device interposed between the micro-alignment telescope and the vacuum chamber; and a second lens device spaced apart from an opposite side surface of the vacuum chamber by a distance, wherein the vacuum chamber includes first and second viewports placed on the surfaces of the vacuum chamber in correspondence with each other, and the micro-alignment telescope, the first lens device, the first viewport, the sighting target, the second viewport and the second lens device are aligned on a same axis in one direction. |
| US10082377B1 |
Hingeable ogive projectile
Embodiments of the hingeable ogive projectile disclosed herein include a projectile comprising a nose portion comprising a plurality of slits, the plurality of slits being cut from an outer surface of the nose portion to a central cavity of the nose portion and an open space formed in a meplat at a distal end of the nose portion. The hingeable ogive projectile disclosed herein may be configured to switch from a non-deformed configuration during firing and a deformed configured upon impact with a target. Longitudinal compression of the nose portion causes the nose portion to expand radially and causes a plurality of petals to form from material in the nose portion between consecutive slits. Radial expansion and longitudinal compression of the nose portion cause buckling of a plurality of petals at a hinge point on each of the plurality of petals. |
| US10082368B2 |
Manufacturing method for ballistic armor and ballistic armor
A method for manufacturing a ballistic armor, includes at least the steps of aligning armor elements in front of a casing provider arrangement, and supplying a casing around the armor elements such that the armor elements remain inside the casing. Further, the method for inserting armor elements to a casing structure, includes at least the steps of manufacturing a casing, and inserting armor elements in the cavities of the casing. Further, a ballistic armor including a number of armor elements capsuled in a casing, and a casing forming a number of longitudinal cavities for the armor elements are also described. |
| US10082367B2 |
Method and apparatus for a strike on a target
A method of conducting a strike against a target using a designator and a missile. The following steps are conducted: (i) the designator designates the target using a first signal, such as a laser; (ii) the missile detects the laser reflected off the target; (iii) after detecting the reflected laser, the missile emits a second signal, such as a LADAR signal, to designate the target; (iv) the missile tracks the so-designated target; (v) the designator detects the LADAR signal reflected off the target; and (vi) in response to detecting the reflected LADAR signal, the designator stops the designation of the target. This may enable the designator to perform other tasks, while the missile tracks and engages the target. |
| US10082365B2 |
Protective scope cover design
A scope protector is provided that includes a front and rear hinged arch for encircling the scope. The hinged arches are connected by a plurality of protector rods. The scope protector can be attached to a gun rail such as a PICATINNY RAIL commonly found on modern firearms. |
| US10082357B2 |
Archery bow riser
An archery bow riser for an archery bow is disclosed. The archery riser, in an embodiment, includes a first section, a frame connected to the first section and a second section connected to the frame. The frame defines a cavity or inner space, and the frame is configured to reduce deformation of at least part of the archery bow riser. |
| US10082356B2 |
Multi-caliber firearms, bolt mechanisms, bolt lugs, and methods of using the same
Firearms with bolt mechanisms, ambidextrous functionality, and/or isolated receivers are disclosed herein. A multi-caliber ambidextrous firearm can have a receiver and a bolt mechanism with a bolt that seats against one or more load bearing surfaces of the receiver. The load bearing surfaces can be configured to maintain proper contact before, during, and/or after a firing event. A bolt head of the bolt mechanism can be replaced to use the bolt mechanism with different cartridges. |
| US10082349B2 |
Heat conducting module
A heat conducting module includes a main body. The main body includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is thermally connected to a heat absorbing body. The second surface is opposite to the first surface and is fluidly connected to a channel. The second surface has a plurality of grooves disposed along a direction. The channel allows a fluid to flow a long the direction. Each of the grooves includes a first sub-groove and at least one second sub-groove. The first sub-groove at least has a third surface close to the first surface. The first sub-groove at least partially communicates with the second sub-groove, and the second sub-groove is at least partially fluidly connected with the third surface. |
| US10082341B2 |
Heat accumulator for power plant capacities
A heat store for storing at least 100 MWh of thermal energy of a relatively warmer gas in a charging state and for giving off thermal energy to a relatively colder gas in a discharging state is provided. In the charging state, the heat store has at least one inflow surface, provided with inflow openings, for introducing the gas, and at least one outflow surface, provided with outflow openings, for discharging the gas after giving off heat to a granular heat storage medium, wherein the inflow surface is formed at least in certain portions into a channel which is surrounded, in particular completely, by the outflow surface, and wherein an intermediate space in which the granular heat storage medium is arranged is defined between the inflow surface and the outflow surface. |
| US10082337B2 |
Shell-and-tube heat exchanger with seal for isolating shell from tube fluid
A shell-and-tube heat exchanger includes a shell which defines a passageway extending from a first end to a second end of the shell, a resilient tubesheet having an outer peripheral surface in sealing engagement with an inner peripheral surface of said shell proximate the first end of the shell, the resilient tubesheet supporting a plurality of tubes which extend within the passageway toward the second end, a cap which closes the first end of the shell in a manner in which a space exists between the cap and the resilient tubesheet, and a seal which seals a portion of the inner peripheral surface of the shell between the resilient tubesheet and the first end from the space between the cap and the resilient tubesheet. |
| US10082336B2 |
Cooling element for a melting furnace
A cooling element for a melting furnace includes at least one cooling pipe for passing through a coolant, and a support element to which the at least one cooling pipe is fastened. At least one cove plate is welded to the at least one cooling pipe. The at least one cooling pipe has at least one bead which extends in the longitudinal direction of the at least one cooling pipe and to which the at least one cover plate is welded. |
| US10082335B2 |
Single pass continuous lumber drying kiln
A single-pass lumber kiln includes a main drying chamber, a heat source to provide heat to the main drying chamber, a pre-heating chamber connected to a receiving side of the main drying chamber, the pre-heating chamber having a moisture collector and a kiln entrance, a supplemental heat source to provide heat to the pre-heating chamber, a conditioning chamber connected to an exit of the main drying chamber, the conditioning chamber having a moisture delivery system and a kiln exit, wherein the pre-heating chamber, the main drying chamber and the conditioning chamber are positioned such that lumber entering the kiln travels in only one direction, partitions between the main drying chamber and the conditioning chamber, and between the main drying chamber and the pre-heating chamber, the partitions having controllable dampers, fans arranged adjacent the pre-heating chamber, the conditioning chamber, and the main drying chamber, wherein some of the fans are arranged between the pre-heating and main drying chamber to transfer heat from the main drying chamber to the pre-heating chamber through the dampers, wherein the supplemental heat source provides heat to the pre-heating chamber in addition to the heat from the main drying chamber, exhaust fans arranged adjacent the kiln entrance and the kiln exit, and a fluid path connecting the moisture collector of the pre-heating chamber to the moisture delivery system of the conditioning chamber. |
| US10082334B2 |
Device for biomass beneficiation, in particular for the mechanical drying of plant biomass
A device for biomass beneficiation, in particular for the mechanical drying of plant biomass. The device has a press chamber, which can be supplied with biomass via a feed chute and can be emptied via a feedstock outlet. A pressure plate, which for compacting the biomass can be moved by a feed unit against the front wall of the press chamber, the wall lying opposite to the pressure plate, is disposed in the press chamber. In addition, the device has conveys away the liquid phase coming out of the biomass during the compaction. A first pivot bearing, relative to the direction of biomass movement, is provided on which the pressure plate is mounted with its first edge, and a second pivot bearing, on which the pressure plate is mounted with its second edge opposite the first edge, whereby at least the first pivot bearing is movable transverse to the plane of the pressure plate. |
| US10082326B2 |
Refrigerator with a plurality of capillaries
A refrigerator includes a compressor. The refrigerator further includes a condenser. The refrigerator further includes a refrigerating chamber evaporator. The refrigerator further includes a freezing chamber evaporator. The refrigerator further includes a first capillary that is configured to reduce refrigerant pressure. The refrigerator further includes a second capillary that is configured to reduce refrigerant pressure. The refrigerator further includes a third capillary that is configured to reduce refrigerant pressure. The refrigerator further includes a 4-way valve that includes an inlet that is connected to the condenser, a first outlet that is connected to the first capillary, a second outlet that is connected to the second capillary, and a third outlet that is connected to the third capillary, and that is configured to selectively distribute refrigerant to at least one of the first capillary, the second capillary, or the third capillary. |
| US10082324B2 |
Refrigeration apparatus having leakage or charge deficiency determining feature
A refrigeration apparatus includes a primary circuit with a first expansion valve, a bypass circuit extending between branching and joining portions on the refrigerant primary circuit, a heat exchanger, a second expansion valve disposed upstream of the heat exchanger in the bypass circuit, first and second refrigerant flow rate calculating components, and a determining component. The primary circuit also includes a compressor, radiator, and evaporator. The heat exchanger includes first and second refrigerant flow paths disposed on the primary and bypass circuits, respectively, to cause heat between refrigerant flowing in the paths. The first and second refrigerant flow rate calculating components calculate first and second flow rates of refrigerant flowing through the bypass circuit based on refrigeration cycle theory and fluid theory, respectively. The determining component determines whether there is refrigerant leakage or refrigerant charge deficiency based on comparison of the first and second refrigerant flow rates. |
| US10082314B2 |
Sound enclosure for a compressor
A sound enclosure of a compressor to attenuate an operational sound level of the compressor is disclosed. The sound enclosure may be configured to generally enclose the compressor and attenuate radiantly emitted sound by the compressor. The sound enclosure may be configured to include a plurality of assembly sections, particularly two side sections and one bottom section, where the two side sections can be joined together like two halves of a clam shell and joined to the bottom section to facilitate easy assembly. The sound enclosure may form openings at longitudinal ends of the sound enclosure to accommodate refrigerant lines. The assembly sections of the sound enclosure may include one or more openings to accommodate a compressor junction box, wire bundles, oil lines, mounting mechanisms, etc. |
| US10082308B2 |
Thermostat with heat rise compensation based on wireless data transmission
A HVAC controller located within a building zone includes a housing, a wireless radio, a controller monitor, a temperature sensor, and a temperature compensation module. The wireless radio is contained within the housing and is configured to transmit data via a wireless HVAC network. The controller monitor is configured to detect wireless activity of the wireless radio, the wireless activity generating heat inside the housing and causing a temperature inside the housing to exceed a temperature of the building zone outside the housing. The temperature sensor is configured to measure the temperature inside the housing. The temperature compensation module is configured to determine a wireless heat rise resulting from the wireless activity, to calculate a temperature offset based on the wireless heat rise, and to determine the temperature of the building zone outside the housing by subtracting the temperature offset from the temperature measured inside the housing. |
| US10082306B2 |
Temperature controller with model-based time to target calculation and display
A thermostat is described for controlling air temperature in a building. The time associated with causing the controlled air temperature to reach a target temperature is estimated and displayed to a user. Input from a user indicating the target temperature can be received and the estimating and displaying can be carried out in real time. The thermostat can be wall-mounted or the user input can be received and estimated time can be displayed using a remote device, for example that communicates wirelessly with other components of the HVAC system. |
| US10082305B2 |
Ventilation module with swirler fan
The disclosure aims to provide a ventilator module with improved efficiency. The ventilator module employs the dual structure of fans includes a swirler fan and a suction fan, in which the swirler fan is disposed at the front side and the suction fan is disposed at the rear side of the swirler fan so that a swirl formed by the drive of the swirler fan forms a donut-like low pressure zone around an inlet, and a tornado is formed by rotating the donut-like low pressure zone by the drive of the suction fan thereby cause the air below swirler fan to ascend at high velocity so as to be suctioned and discharged. |
| US10082304B2 |
Energy recovery ventilation control system
A control system comprising a temperature sensor, an enthalpy sensor and a processor capable of receiving said temperature and enthalpy signals and further capable of controlling the operation of an energy recovery ventilation wheel based at least in part on said temperature and enthalpy signals. |
| US10082302B2 |
Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier may include: a main body; a heat exchange unit mounted inside the main body; and a water tank mounted inside the main body and separated or mounted through a side surface of the main body, the water tank storing condensed water formed on the heat exchange unit. The water tank may include: a case of which a front surface defines a portion of the side surface of the main body in a state where the case is mounted inside the main body, the case defining a space for storing the condensed water; a cover selectively opening or closing a top surface of the case; and a coupling module passing through the cover and a side surface of the case to protrude to an outside of the case, and coupled to the main body. |
| US10082298B2 |
Hinge assembly with slow close and optional slow open characteristics
An appliance hinge assembly includes an arm to be mated with a receiver. A door mounting lever is adapted to be connected to an appliance door, and the lever includes an inner end pivotally connected to the arm. The lever pivots relative to the arm between a first position and a second position, through an intermediate position. A slide link is located adjacent the lever and includes an inner end and outer end. The slide link inner end is pivotally connected to the arm at a location that is offset from the main pivot axis such that pivoting movement of the lever about the main pivot axis results in movement of the slide link relative to the lever. A biasing system includes a spring that urges the lever toward the first position. A damper system includes a damper that damps movement of the lever. |
| US10082296B2 |
Operating device for domestic appliance
An operating device includes at least one panel unit which has at least one operating region and a lighting unit configured to back-light and/or to transilluminate the at least one operating region. A sensor unit including at least one at least partly transparent support element and at least one sensor element which is arranged on the at least one support element as an etched structure is arranged at least partly between the lighting unit and the panel unit. |
| US10082295B2 |
Gas heating arrangement and method for operating a gas heating arrangement
The gas heating arrangement (1000, . . . , 4000) according to the present invention improves the heat transfer of a Kitchen hob that has moveable gas burners (1180, 2140, 2160). Either a support structure (1180) is moved along with the gas burner or the support structure has a curved shape (3400) according to the movement trajectory (6500) of a gas burner, while at the same time leaving the space of the gas burner where the flames emanate free in order to allow optimum heat transfer at any location of the moveable gas burner. The method according to the invention provides a pin device and a hole at a turntable (5100, 6250) in order to apply movement to the turntable while not having to touch hot elements. |
| US10082292B1 |
Advanced lean burn injector igniter system
An internal combustion engine with a piston having a piston head with a resonance cavity opening onto the head, and where a fuel nozzle located in a cylinder head is positioned to inject a fuel such as natural gas into the combustion chamber where resonance formed within the resonance cavity will ignite the fuel without the need of a spark plug. Inlet and exhaust ports in the cylinder head allow for air and combustion gas enter or leave the combustion chamber. |
| US10082289B2 |
Burner
A burner with a plurality of oxidant gas pipes distributed throughout the cross section of the burner and process gas in plug flow provides even mixing of the oxidant and the process gas. |
| US10082286B1 |
Cooling fan with light-emitting effect
A cooling fan having a light-emitting effect comprises a frame body, a light-emitting assembly and a fan blade assembly, wherein the frame body has a base and an upper cover. The light-emitting assembly is mounted on the frame body and includes a circuit board, a plurality of light-emitting elements capable of emitting a light respectively and a light guide plate. The light guide plate includes a plurality of light guide strips which correspond to each of the plurality of light-emitting elements respectively to guide the light, and a light diffusion portion which is connected with the plurality of light guide strips. The light diffusion portion includes a first diffusion portion in a position corresponding to each of the plurality of light guide strips. The fan blade assembly is mounted in the frame body, such that the light passes through the first diffusion portions and then forms a diffused light. |
| US10082281B1 |
Omnidirectional lighting stand
An omnidirectional lighting stand includes a base structure, an extendible post structure, a pitch-rotation structure, and a light arm structure. The light arm structure is rotatably mounted to the pitch-rotation structure. The pitch-rotation structure is mounted to a top end of the extendible post structure. The extendible post structure has a lower end mounted to the base structure. The pitch-rotation structure is rotatably mounted to a rotation seat for adjustment of a pitch angle thereof in a range of 180 degrees and is selectively fixe din position by a handle bolt. The pitch-rotation structure has a front-rear through hole provided for adjustment of a lighting direction of the lighting device in an angular range of 360 degrees. |
| US10082280B2 |
Theatre light apparatus and method incorporating a plurality of light sources with anti-collision
A theatrical apparatus including a first light source, a second light source and a third light source, a computer memory, and a computer processor. Each of the first, second, and third light sources may have current positions; and each may be configured to be remotely operated by the computer processor executing computer operating software to have its current position changed, independent of the other light sources. Data indicating the current position of each of the first, second, and third light sources, including a position count value for each of the first, second, and third light sources, is stored in the computer memory by the computer processor executing the computer operating software. The computer processor may be programmed by the computer operating software to use the position count values prevent collisions between the light sources. |
| US10082277B2 |
Light module comprising an organic light emitting diode
A light module, comprising: a support comprising at least one first surface called a separating surface and at least one organic light-emitting diode comprising a first light-emitting part, a connecting part or means for attaching the diode to the support and an electrical connector or means for electrically connecting the diode. The means for attaching the diode and the electrical connector or means for electrically connecting the diode are borne by a part of this diode, called a connecting part. Additionally, the separating surface of the support delimits a light-scattering area into which the first light-emitting part of the diode extends, and separates this light-scattering area from a masked area, into which connecting part of the diode extends, such that the connecting part is occulted by the separating surface of the support. |
| US10082274B2 |
Illumination devices
An illumination device (e.g., an electric candle, etc.) generally includes a housing, a light source, and color element. The color element is positioned over at least part of the light source for creating a color effect in the electric candle when the light source transmits light through the color element. The illumination device may also include a pendulum supporting the light source, and a support member configured to support pivotal movement of the pendulum and light source relative to the housing. |
| US10082271B2 |
Laser light optical module utilizing reflective films for improved efficiency
A light source device includes a substrate having a principal surface, a light-transmitting member arranged over the principal surface of the substrate, and a laser light source arranged on the principal surface of the substrate at a portion in the bottom recess. The light-transmitting member has a lower surface that faces the principal surface of the substrate, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, and a bottom recess opening downward. The laser light source is arranged on the principal surface of the substrate so that an optical axis of a laser beam emitted from the laser light source is substantially parallel to the principal surface of the substrate. At least a portion of the upper surface of the light-transmitting member is covered with an upper light reflection coat. At least a portion of the lower surface of the light-transmitting member is covered with a lower light reflection coat. |
| US10082266B2 |
Vehicle lamp
A vehicle lamp 10 includes a lamp body 11, a sealing material 42, and a lens member 12 and a leg portion 41. A groove portion 31 is formed in the lamp body 11. The sealing material 42 is filled in the groove portion 31. The leg portion 41 is provided on the lens member 12. The leg portion 41 is inserted into the groove portion 31 to thereby fix the lamp body 11 and the lens member 12 together via the seal material 42. A narrow portion 51 is provided at a bottom side of the groove portion 31 and a wide portion 52 is provided at an opening 35 side of the groove portion 31. A gap of the wide portion 52 is wider than the gap of the narrow portion 51. The amount of sealing material 42 used in vehicle lamp 10 is limited while ensuring an easy assemblage. |
| US10082265B2 |
Automotive vehicle lighting device with electrical connection circuit board connected to substrate by anisotropic conductive film
An illumination and/or signaling device for an automotive vehicle includes a dielectric substrate including a plurality of conductive tracks, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes surface-mounted on the dielectric substrate. The light emitting diodes are electrically connected to the conductive tracks of the dielectric substrate according to a predetermined connection plan. At least one control circuit board for controlling the light-emitting diodes includes a plurality of connecting pins and an electrical connection circuit board including a plurality of conductive lines for electrically connecting the connecting pins of the control circuit board to the conductive tracks of the dielectric substrate according to a predetermined connection plan. The electrical connection circuit board is connected to the conductive tracks of the dielectric substrate via an anisotropic conductive film. |
| US10082264B2 |
Light module for motor vehicle headlights
A light module for a motor vehicle headlight with at least two semi-conductor light sources, a light decoupling optical system having at least one partial optical element and a diaphragm. The light module includes a lens combination arranged between the light decoupling optical system and the diaphragm, which is illuminated by at least one of the two semi-conductor light sources, wherein the lens combination has different refractivities in two spatial directions perpendicular to one another and to the main propagation direction of the emitted light. The light decoupling optical system has different refractivities in the two spatial directions, wherein the refractivity of the light decoupling optical system is greater in the spatial direction in which the lens combination has a lesser refractivity. |
| US10082263B2 |
Lighting assembly for use on a vehicle
A vehicle lighting system or assembly is shown. A lighting system or assembly comprises a reflector, a light bar for mounting on the reflector, a light pipe adapted to be mounted on the reflector and a bracket for securing to the reflector. The light pipe, the light bar and the reflector comprise locators or locating means for causing the components to become registered in a predetermined position when the components of the system are assembled. |
| US10082260B2 |
Modular in-grade fixture with heat pipes
The disclosure described herein is directed to an in-grade lighting fixture with improved heat dissipation that provides greater flexibility in servicing, replacing, or installing internal components within the fixture. The in-grade lighting fixture comprises features to assist in dissipating heat generated by light sources, such as LEDs, and/or other electronic components to optimize performance and allow for increased output power for the light sources. The disclosure uses a heat sink assembly that is in thermal communication with the in-grade lighting fixture in order to dissipate heat within the lighting fixture out to the ambient, which optimizes performance and allows for increased output power for the light source. |
| US10082259B1 |
Aperture trim assembly for recessed lighting fixture
An aperture trim assembly for a recessed lighting fixture with an aperture trim that connects to a rotatable ring where the rotatable ring has a pair of tension springs attached. The tension springs connect the aperture trim assembly to a recessed lighting fixture, where the light may be rotated while the aperture trim remains fixed. The rotatable ring can rotate relative to the aperture trim allowing the aperture trim to remain fixed. A retention plate may further secure both a lens and the rotatable ring to the aperture trim. |
| US10082257B1 |
Back-up lamp light system
A back-up lamp light system has a portable light that is configured to be detachably attached to a lamp and is configured to automatically turn on in the event of a power outage. The portable light is configured to be retained by a mounting bracket to a lamp. The portable light may be detached from the mounting bracket and used as a flashlight. A portable light has a main light and a night light configured on opposing ends of the portable light. A back-up lamp light system may have a light level sensor that is configured to automatically turn on the nightlight in the event of a light level being detected below a threshold value. A back-up lamp light system may be portable and have a separate power cord or may be integral and have a power cord that extends through the interior of a lamp. |
| US10082252B2 |
LED signal module with light-absorbing textured pattern
An LED signal module includes a circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, a corresponding plurality of lenses and an overmolded front element with a plurality of openings for receiving one of the plurality of lenses therethrough, and an exterior surface having a textured pattern thereon, with the front element configured to absorb the light from external sources. |
| US10082247B1 |
Method of refueling a hydrogen vehicle
A method of refueling a tank of a vehicle with a hydrogen gas from a hydrogen refueling station, including initiating flow of hydrogen gas in a hose being controlled by a controller controlling a valve, opening the valve and monitoring the temperature and pressure of the hydrogen gas in tank, based on the monitored temperature and the monitored pressure establishing an estimated state of charge during the refueling, terminating the refueling when the estimated state of charge reaches an upper state of charge being above the tank rated density, the upper state of charge being determined on the basis of a pre-estimated correction of state of charge, the pre-estimated correction of state of charge designating a decrease of the estimated state of charge in the vehicle tank after the closing of the valve disconnecting the hose between the vehicle tank and the hydrogen source. |
| US10082245B2 |
Time-of-flight safety photoelectric barrier and method of monitoring a protective field
The present invention relates to a safety photoelectric barrier for monitoring a protective field and to a corresponding method. A safety photoelectric barrier (100) comprises a single-sided transceiver bar with a housing (102), a plurality of transceiver modules (104) each having a radiation emitting unit (112) for emitting radiation towards a reference target (108), a radiation detecting unit (114) for detecting radiation incident on the transceiver module (104), and a signal processing unit for evaluating the detected radiation regarding a distance information and an intensity information and for generating a binary output signal indicating the presence or absence of an object within the protective field. A controller module (126) evaluates the binary output signals and generates a safety signal in response to the evaluated output signals. The radiation detecting unit comprises at least a first and a second photosensitive element (114) for redundantly evaluating the distance and intensity information. |
| US10082243B1 |
Method and system for inlet blockage detection
Herein provided are methods and systems for detecting blockage of an inlet of gas turbine engine. An oil temperature measurement of the engine and an ambient temperature measurement is obtained. The oil temperature measurement is compared to a threshold based on the ambient temperature measurement. Blockage of the inlet of the engine is detected when the oil temperature measurement exceeds the threshold. |
| US10082237B2 |
Imaging system for imaging replacement parts
An imaging system includes a base, an imaging assembly, and a holder assembly. The imaging assembly includes a first arm including a first arm first portion and a first arm second portion distal from the first arm first portion and a second arm including a second arm first portion and a second arm second portion distal from the second arm first portion. The first arm is pivotally mounted on the base and the second arm is pivotally mounted on the first arm second portion. An imaging device is mounted on the second arm second portion. The holder assembly includes a base mount mounted on a platform. A strut is coupled to the base mount, and a gripper is coupled to the strut. The gripper is configured to grip and position a part in line of sight of the imaging device. |
| US10082235B1 |
Floor trap primer valve
An improved trap primer valve may include a valve body having a central tube having a proximal end coupled to an outlet orifice and an open distal end extending into a longitudinal bore of the valve, such that fluid exiting the outlet orifice passes through the central tube. A plug, including a head portion and a rod extending from the head portion into the central tube, may be configured to selectively seat against the distal end of the central tube. An annular cartridge surrounding the central tube may have one or more apertures leading to a partially water-filled inner chamber, and may be configured to unseat the plug in automatic response to a fluctuation in system water pressure, thereby opening the valve and charging a downstream trap. |
| US10082234B2 |
Quick coupling engageable under pressure
A quick coupling engageable under pressure comprises a first longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends along which it is supported slidably in contrast to and by action of elastic means, a second longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends and equipped with an opening and closing valve to the flow of a fluid under pressure, the first body and the second body having locking means adapted to cooperate for locking the coupling in the engaged position, the coupling in use, in the disengaged position in which it is supplied with a fluid under pressure acting in closure on the valve, having surfaces wet by the fluid under pressure configured and arranged to eliminate the volume variation of fluid under pressure present within the coupling as the position assumed by the second body in the first body varies. |
| US10082232B2 |
Quick-connect tube coupling
A quick-connect fitting includes a polymeric first connector in fluid communication with a first component, and a polymeric second connector in fluid communication with a second component. The first connector is either a male fitting or a female fitting, and the other of the male fitting and female fitting is the second connector. The female fitting includes a longitudinal cylindrical cavity having therein a retaining ring retaining an o-ring, and the male fitting includes a cylindrical body and a tubular sealing element extending longitudinally therefrom positionable within the polymeric female fitting and o-ring in sealing engagement. The quick connect fitting includes a clip pivotably connected to the second connector moving between a first position connecting the female fitting to the male fitting when the male fitting is positioned within the female fitting and a second position in which the male fitting is removable from the female fitting. |
| US10082231B2 |
Connector with actuatable reaction members to resist bending loads
A connector 116 comprised of a body 116A adapted to be positioned adjacent two hubs 112A, 112B, a primary locking means for connecting the two hubs 112A, 112B together and at least one actuatable reaction member 130 that is operatively coupled to the connector body 116A, wherein, when actuated, an inner surface 130S of the at least one actuatable reaction member 130 is urged toward an outer surface 112S of one of the two spaced apart hubs 112A, 112B and wherein a line of travel 133 of the at least one actuatable member 130 is axially spaced apart 134 from a sealing interface that is to be established between the two hubs 112A, 112B. |
| US10082213B1 |
Check valve floor drain
A system and method for inserting removable drain valve within an inlet opening of a drain basin and then sealing the drain valve within the drain basin. The removable drain valve has a cylindrical housing with a check valve disposed with an outlet of the drain basin to allow drain water to flow out from the outlet of the drain basin while blocking flow from the outlet of the drain basin to the inlet of the drain basin. |
| US10082208B2 |
Method of making a seal ring
The invention relates to a method for producing a sealing element, in particular a sealing ring, for sealing a connection of two flanges, of which at least one has a non-plane sealing surface, wherein at a plurality of circumferential positions (UP1 to UPn) lying in the circumferential direction of at least one flange, preferably of both flanges, in particular circumferential positions that are equidistant from each other, a distance value between the sealing surfaces of the flanges facing each other is determined at several locations that lie one behind the other in a direction perpendicular to the circumferential tangent, in particular in a radial direction, for each of the circumferential positions and a single thickness value is determined from the several distance values of each circumferential position and a sealing element is produced in dependence on all thickness values, which depend on the circumferential position, which sealing element has a thickness that depends on the circumferential position, which thickness is constant at each of the circumferential positions corresponding to the flanges in a direction perpendicular to the circumferential tangent, in particular in the radial direction, and corresponds to the determined thickness value of the respective circumferential position. |
| US10082206B2 |
Control of a continuously variable transmission using fast fourier transformation
A powertrain assembly includes a continuously variable transmission having a variator, an input member, an output member and a torque converter clutch. An input sensor configured to receive a signal from the input member. An output sensor is configured to receive a signal from the output member. The assembly includes a controller having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which is recorded instructions for executing a method of controlling the continuously variable transmission. If the torque converter clutch is locked, the controller is programmed to obtain respective readings at predefined time intervals which are collected for the respective signals from the input sensor and the output sensor, until a predefined time window is reached. First and second fast Fourier transforms are obtained of the respective signals. The continuously variable transmission is controlled based at least partially on the first and second fast Fourier transforms. |
| US10082205B2 |
Abnormality determining apparatus for vehicle hydraulic circuit
There is provided an abnormality determining apparatus for a hydraulic circuit of a vehicle including: a torque converter; a hydraulic clutch; a mechanically-driven hydraulic pump (14); an electrically-driven hydraulic pump (16); and a solenoid valve. The abnormality determining apparatus includes an electronic control unit configured to determine which of the electrically-driven hydraulic pump and the solenoid valve has an abnormality, and configured to determine that the electrically-driven hydraulic pump has an abnormality when a turbine speed of the torque converter becomes equal to or higher than a first determination value within a prescribed period of time from rise-up of an engine speed, and determine that the solenoid valve has an abnormality when the turbine speed becomes equal to or higher than a second determination value higher than the first determination value, after a lapse of the prescribed period of time. |
| US10082201B2 |
Arrangement for rotational decoupling of engine and transmission
The invention relates to a vehicle powertrain that includes an internal combustion engine, a transmission driving at least two wheels, and an intermediate unit connecting the engine and a transmission housing enclosing the transmission. The intermediate unit is configured to allow relative rotation between the engine and the transmission housing about an axis (X) that is colinear with an engine output shaft and a transmission input shaft. The arrangement prevents engine vibrations from being transmitted to the transmission, and prevents torque shock from the vehicle wheels from being transmitted to the engine. |
| US10082195B2 |
Linear tensioner
A linear tensioner is provided for tensioning a traction mechanism provided in a drive system with a first adjustment element that has a hollow-cylindrical construction and a second adjustment element that is guided so that it can be moved longitudinally on this first element, wherein contact surfaces are formed on facing end surfaces of the adjustment elements, on which a compression spring actuating at least one of the adjustment elements in the tensioning direction is supported. A transport securing device is provided that prevents, in a specified locked position, a movement of the adjustment elements relative to each other by at least one locking element. |
| US10082190B2 |
Lock-up device for torque converter
A lock-up device for a torque converter transmits a torque from a front cover to a transmission-side member through a turbine. The lock-up device includes a clutch portion and a damper portion. The clutch portion includes a clutch plate and transmits the torque from the front cover toward the turbine. The damper portion includes an elastic member, a holding member and an output-side member. The elastic member attenuates a fluctuation in the torque. The holding member holds the elastic member and is provided with an engaging part integrated therewith. The engaging part is engaged with the clutch plate. The output-side member is rotatable relatively to the holding member within a range of a predetermined angle. The output-side member transmits the torque toward the turbine when the torque is transmitted to the elastic member through the holding member. |
| US10082189B2 |
Vibration-isolating and impact-absorbing case comprising vibration-damping footing
According to certain embodiments, a vibration-isolating case comprises a resilient, plastic-composite walled case and vibration-damping footing located at the bottom side of the case. Each vibration-damping footing comprises a mounting plate, cushions, and a damping system. The mounting plate has a flat surface and side surfaces extending from the flat surface to form a channel-shaped structure. The flat surface is positioned proximate a bottom outer surface of the case and couples to at least one brace within the case. The cushions are positioned within the channel-shaped structure such that the side surfaces of the mounting plate protect at least a top portion of each cushion. The damping system is positioned between the cushions and comprises a tray containing a quantity of inelastic particulate. A mechanical path exists between the vibration-damping footing and a platform mounted within the case. |
| US10082185B1 |
Brake mechanism for rotary work table of machine tool
A brake mechanism has a brake disk, multiple clutches, and multiple brake assemblies. The brake disk is coaxially connected to a rotatable work table. The multiple clutches are capable of clamping the brake disk. The multiple brake assemblies correspond in position to the multiple clutches. Each one of the multiple brake assemblies has a housing, an abutting shaft inserted in the housing, and multiple elastic units received in the housing and abutting against the abutting shaft. The multiple abutting shafts of the multiple brake assemblies abut against the brake disk for stopping the work table from rotating. A hydraulic system applies hydraulic pressure inside the multiple housings of the multiple brake assemblies and forces the multiple abutting shafts to depart from the corresponding clutch, making the work table rotate again. |
| US10082182B2 |
Constant-velocity universal joint
A constant-velocity universal joint includes: an outer joint member having a plurality of outer ball grooves; an inner joint member having a plurality of inner ball grooves; a plurality of torque transmitting balls; and a ball cage. The outer ball groove and the inner ball groove respectively have a double shape, and a ratio O/H of an offset value O which is a distance between an inflection point of the outer ball groove and a line connecting centers of the torque transmitting balls in a state that the outer joint member and the inner joint member form 0 angle and a distance H between a center line of the inner joint member and a center of the torque transmitting ball in a state that the outer joint member and the inner joint member form 0 angle is within a range of 0.07 to 0.11. |
| US10082177B2 |
Sliding engine component
A sliding engine component may include a sliding surface including a plastic polymer-based layer disposed on a metallic substrate. The plastics polymer-based layer may include a plurality of plastic polymer-based layers. The plurality of plastic polymer-based layers may include a first coating of a first polymer-based layer deposited on the metallic substrate and cured at a first temperature, and a second coating of a second polymer-based layer deposited onto the first polymer-based layer and cured at a second temperature. The second temperature may be lower than the first temperature. |
| US10082171B2 |
Base member with nut press-fit portion
A nut press-fit portion (8) includes a bottom surface (12), inner peripheral wall surfaces (14), press-fit ribs (10), and contact parts (11). The bottom surface (12) is opposing to a press-fit direction. The inner peripheral wall surfaces (14) are generally parallel to the press-fit direction. The press-fit ribs (10) are protruded from the inner peripheral wall surfaces (14) and elongated along the press-fit direction so as to contact the peripheral surfaces of a press-fitted nut (7). The contact parts (11) are disposed above the bottom surface (12) so as to contact the press-fitted nut (7) from below. Furthermore, the contact parts (11) are disposed so as neither to interfere with shavings reachable regions (21) nor to overlap the shavings reachable regions (21) in the press-fit direction, the shavings reachable regions (21) being imaginary extensions of the press-fit ribs (10) in the direction of protrusion thereof from the inner peripheral wall surfaces (14). |
| US10082170B2 |
Fastening device for fastening a structural part consisting of a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic to a component, in particular a chassis component of a vehicle
A fastening device is provided for fastening a structural part consisting of a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, in particular a cell of a vehicle, to a component, in particular a chassis component of a vehicle. In order to provide a fastening device which ensures a secure fastening of structural parts consisting of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic to other vehicle components, a first connecting element is mounted on the structural part, on which first connecting element a second connecting element can be mounted. The first connecting element is connected to the structural part by an adhesive layer and has a protruding bush which passes through a bore in the structural part and which projects with its free end beyond the structural part. |
| US10082169B2 |
Captive mounting hardware
In embodiments, a mounting bracket may facilitate an attachment of a first device to an enclosure of a second device. A shoulder screw may be inserted through a grommet which is mounted in a bracket, and the shoulder screw may be threaded into an opening within the first device. The grommet may have an axial through-hole with a counter bore. A portion of the shoulder screw may be threaded to mate with a threaded opening of the first device and may be designed to compress the grommet for secure mounting. A raised cylindrical section on the shoulder of the screw may be captured within the counter bore of the grommet when pressed into position and another raised section of the shoulder may prevent the screw from being pulled out of the counter bore when the screw is unthreaded from the corresponding opening of the first device. |
| US10082168B2 |
Method for reducing spatial gaps in snap locking features
A method of closing a spatial gap between a first mating surface of a first snap locking feature defined by a first part and a second mating surface of a second snap locking feature defined by a second part. This method includes the steps of attaching the first and second parts to one another by sliding the first and second snap locking features over one another until the first mating surface is proximate the second mating surface and deforming a portion of the first part to fabricate a protrusion that contacts the second part and urges the second part in a direction effective to place the first and second mating surfaces into direct contact with one another. |
| US10082166B2 |
Laser nanostructured surface preparation for joining materials
A joined article includes a first component having a laser-treated surface portion and a second component having a laser-treated surface portion. An adhesive joins the first component to the second component at the treated surface portion. A method of making a joined article form components and a system for making joined articles are also disclosed. |
| US10082165B2 |
Fastener for bellows, having a male and a female end segment
A fastener, in particular for bellows, comprises a male end segment and a female end segment complementary to the male end segment. The fastener can be used to fasten bellows to joint housings and/or shafts, said fastener having improved closing behavior. |
| US10082160B2 |
Magnet-type rodless cylinder
A magnet-type rodless cylinder (1) is provided with a guide mechanism having an outer rolling groove (26), an inner rolling groove (29), a cylinder body (32), a pair of connection paths (34) for connecting an area between the outer rolling groove and the inner rolling groove with the cylinder body, and a plurality of steel balls (36) that can roll within an endless circuit (35) formed of the cylinder body, the connection paths and the area between the outer rolling groove and the inner rolling groove, wherein the connection paths (34) are formed at a pair of inner members, i.e. return caps (33), disposed on the inner sides of metal end plates (12) that are attached to the front and rear ends in the sliding direction of a sliding body (4). |
| US10082159B2 |
Twin priority valve
A hydraulic system for a work machine including a first and a second hydraulic actuator, and a first and a second hydraulic machine for providing hydraulic fluid to at least one of the first and the second actuator via a first and a second priority valve, respectively. The first and second priority valves are controlled by a pressure drop ΔP over the inlet valve of the first actuator such that when ΔP is lower than a first threshold value T1, a flow of hydraulic fluid is allowed only to the first actuator. The second priority valve allows a flow of hydraulic fluid to both the first and second actuator for a pressure drop higher than T1. The first priority valve is further configured to allow a flow of hydraulic fluid to both of the first and second actuator for a pressure drop higher than a second threshold value T2 which is higher than T1. |
| US10082157B2 |
Through wall connector for a multi-chamber pressure vessel
A gas and liquid-tight inlet connector to the inner chamber of a mufti-chamber pressure vessel is provided, comprising: a male gland extending through an orifice in the bottom of the flexible wall of the inner chamber and the lower wall of the rigid outer shell of the vessel, the male gland comprising an upper flange permanently, sealingly connected, with the lower surface of the flexible inner wall, so as to form a gas- and liquid-tight seal therewith, and a lower elongated member extending through the outer shell to be sealingly connected with a liquid inlet pipe, permitting liquid flow into the inner chamber, while maintaining the seal between the inner and outer chambers of the tank, thus maintaining pressurization in the outer chamber, as fluid enters the inner chamber, pushing the flexible wall upwardly into the outer chamber. |
| US10082155B2 |
Centrifugal pump
The centrifugal pump (1) includes several pump stages which are arranged axially between a head part (4) and a foot part (2). An outer casing (3) peripherally surrounds the pump stages. An axial end of the outer casing (3) is fastened on the head part and the other axial end of the outer casing (3) is fastened on the foot part. A mechanical connection between the head part (4) and the foot part (2) is formed by the outer casing (3). |
| US10082151B2 |
Damper seal for double flow compressor arrangement
A seal assembly for a dual-flow compressor is provided. The seal assembly may include an annular body disposed about a rotary shaft between a first compression assembly and a second compression assembly of the dual-flow compressor. An inner radial surface of the annular body and an outer radial surface of the rotary shaft may at least partially define a radial clearance therebetween. The annular body may have a first seal section and a second seal section at a first axial end portion and a second axial end portion thereof, respectively. The first and second seal sections may at least partially define a cavity therebetween. The seal assembly may also include a reference line communicably coupling the cavity with an inlet of the first compression assembly and configured to at least partially generate a pressure differential between the cavity and an outlet of the first compression assembly. |
| US10082143B2 |
Compact package design for compression system
Apparatus (10) and a method for supporting one or more turbomachines, with the apparatus including a first package (12) module including a first frame (32) and a fluid-handling machinery mount coupled to the first frame, the fluid-handling machinery mount being configured to support one or more fluid-handling machines (42). The apparatus also includes a second package module (14) including a second frame (38) and a heat exchanger mount coupled to the second frame, the heat exchanger mount being configured to support one or more process fluid coolers (46), and the second package module being coupled to the first package module. The apparatus further includes an access passage (16) extending between the first and second modules and configured to enable personnel to proceed therethrough. |
| US10082142B2 |
Screw air compressor with bypass
A supercharged internal combustion engine has a supercharger operable to selectively supply a mass of air from below through above atmospheric air pressure according to the operating requirements of the engine. The supercharger has a shuttle combined with a throttle valve that controls the mass of air directed to an air mass bypass opening and supplied to the internal combustion engine. The shuttle has rollers that ride on rails that allow the shuttle to move to open and close the air mass bypass opening in communication with a casing that directs a mass of atmospheric air and a bypass mass of air interfused with the mass of atmospheric air to an air mass inlet of the supercharger. |
| US10082141B2 |
Scroll-type fluid machine
The objective of the present invention is to provide a scroll-type fluid machine for which the service life can be improved by reducing the load applied to a rotation prevention mechanism. To solve this problem, this scroll-type fluid machine is characterized by being equipped with a stationary scroll, an orbiting scroll that is provided opposing the stationary scroll and undergoes turning movement, a casing provided on the outside of the orbiting scroll, a drive shaft that drives and turns the orbiting scroll, a boss plate part that is provided separated from the orbiting scroll and is connected to the drive shaft, and multiple rotation prevention mechanisms provided between the boss plate part and the casing, and is characterized in that the boss plate part has multiple rotation-prevention-mechanism-side boss plate parts connected to the rotation prevention mechanisms, and a drive-shaft-side boss plate part connected to the drive shaft, and spaces are provided between the rotation-prevention-mechanism-side boss plate parts and the drive-shaft-side boss plate part. |
| US10082140B2 |
Scroll compressor having compression chamber communicating with discharge port via a gap between recessed part formed on front face of movable-side plate and tip of fixed-side lap
A scroll compressor includes fixed and movable scrolls having a fixed and movable side plates and fixed and movable side laps to form first and second compression chambers. The fixed-side plate includes a discharge port and a relief hole extending from the front face through to the back face. The relief hole communicates for a predetermined amount of time with each of the first and second compression chambers and is shared by the first and second compression chambers. The front face of the movable-side plate includes a recessed part allowing the second compression chamber and the discharge port to communicate. The second compression chamber, during a latter stage of compression, and the discharge port communicating via a gap formed between a tip of the fixed-side lap and the recessed part before communicating via a side face gap formed between the fixed-side lap and the movable-side lap. |
| US10082137B2 |
Over pressure relief system for fluid ends
A relief valve assembly includes a housing assembly defining a chamber therein. The relief valve assembly includes a piston. The piston may be at least partially disposed within the chamber. The relief valve assembly includes a pilot inlet. The pilot inlet may be configured to provide a pilot pressure proximate a second end of the chamber. The relief valve assembly includes an overpressure inlet sealed from a first end of the chamber by the piston. The overpressure inlet may be configured to provide an inlet pressure which may actuate the piston when the inlet pressure exceeds the pilot pressure. |
| US10082134B2 |
Pumping system
A vacuum pumping system comprises a plurality of vacuum pumping arrangements for evacuating an enclosure and an auxiliary vacuum chamber for evacuation by at least one first vacuum pumping arrangement. The vacuum pumping system has a first state for evacuating the enclosure and a second state for conserving power consumed by the system. In a first stage of the second state the first vacuum pumping arrangement is arranged to evacuate an exhaust of at least one second vacuum pumping arrangement and in a second stage the exhaust of the first pumping arrangement is arranged to be evacuated by the auxiliary vacuum chamber. |
| US10082132B2 |
Energy-saving equilibrium mechanism, rotating machine and method of implementation
The present invention concerns a mechanism (1), comprising: one support (2) including a base (3), one pendulum (4), and connecting suspension rods (5) articulated on the base (3) and on the pendulum (4); two mobile cog wheels (12; 22) in rotation around their respective axis (A1; A2); two eccentric elements (14; 24) integral with the cog wheels (12; 22) in rotation and generating moments of gravity force around their axis (A1; A2); and one connecting link rod (60; 160) comprising a rotary head (62) and an eccentric head (63). The axis (A1; A2) are parallel within a horizontal or vertical reference plane (P0). The pendulum (4) supports the axis (A1; A2) of the cog wheels (12; 22) and of the eccentric elements (14; 24). The connecting rods (5) are slanting in accordance with an angle comprised between 45 degrees and 80 degrees in relation to a vertical plane. The cog wheels (12; 22) engage one with the other using a unitary transmission ratio and are mobile in rotation in opposing directions. When the mechanism (1) is in operation, the eccentric elements (14; 24) follow an elliptical movement, whereas the pendulum (4) follows a travel movement having a vertical component and a horizontal component. The moments of gravity force of the eccentric elements (14; 24) have a same value and a same direction, both being variable depending on their angular position around the axis (A1; A2). For each angular position of the cog wheels (12; 22) and of the eccentric elements (14; 24) around the axis (A1; A2), the mechanism (1) presents an equilibrium configuration at rest. |
| US10082131B2 |
Energy-saving equilibrium mechanism, rotating machine and method of implementation
The present invention concerns a mechanism (1), comprising one support (2) including a base (3) and two mobile cog wheels (12; 22) in rotation around their respective axis (A1; A2). The axis (A1; A2) are parallel within a horizontal or vertical reference plane (P0). The cog wheels (12; 22) engage one with the other using a unitary transmission ratio and are mobile in rotation (R1; R2) in opposing directions. The mechanism (1) is characterized in that it comprises two eccentric elements (14; 24) integral with the cog wheels (12; 22) in rotation (R1; R2) and generating moments (M1; M2) of gravity force (P1; P2) around their respective axis (A1; A2); in that the moments (M1; M2) have a same value and a same direction, both being variable depending on their angular position around the axis (A1; A2); and in that for each angular position of the cog wheels (12; 22) and of the eccentric elements (14; 24) around the axis (A1; A2), the mechanism (1) presents an equilibrium configuration at rest. The invention also relates to a rotary machine comprising at least one such mechanism (1). The invention also relates to an implementation method of such a mechanism (1). |
| US10082130B2 |
Heating device for bearing protection of wind power generator and bearing system
A heating device for protecting a bearing of a wind power generator and a bearing system, wherein the heating device is applied to a main shaft of the wind power generator that is externally provided with a bearing, and the heating device is disposed inside the main shaft at a position corresponding to the position of the bearing. The heating device includes multiple circular arc sections, a flexible heat source and a supporting device. The flexible heat source is provided between the circular arc sections and an inner wall of the main shaft. The supporting device supports the internal surface of the circular arc sections, so that the flexible heat source is closely adhered to the inner wall of the main shaft. A heat source is provided for the bearing by the heating device for bearing protection of a wind power generator and the bearing system. |
| US10082127B2 |
Wave energy converter with negative spring
A wave energy convertor for extracting energy from ocean waves. The wave energy convertor may include a buoy arranged to oscillate relative to a reference point about an equilibrium position and a negative spring device connected between the buoy and the reference point, wherein the negative spring device is for applying a positive force in the direction of displacement when the buoy moves away from the equilibrium position. |
| US10082123B2 |
Electronic spark timing control system for an AC ignition system
A method of firing a spark plug of an internal combustion engine includes supplying AC power to the spark plug in which the AC power has a waveform with a rising edge and a falling edge, activating the spark plug during the rising edge of the waveform, and deactivating the spark plug during the falling edge of the waveform. This method further includes connecting an engine control module to an ignition coil and connecting the engine coil to the spark plug. The firing of the ignition coil mirrors the square waveform of AC power from the engine control module. A battery is connected to the engine control module. |
| US10082116B2 |
Control device for actuating at least one fuel injection valve, and a switch arrangement comprising such a control device
A control device actuates at least one fuel injection valve with a high voltage and a comparatively lower voltage in temporally consecutive phases. The control device has supply connections for supplying energy from a motor vehicle battery. One of the connections is connected to vehicle ground. First output connections provide a positive first output voltage with respect to vehicle ground, the voltage being smaller than or equal to a hazard voltage of 60 volts of direct current according to TRBS2131. Second output connections provide a positive second output voltage with respect to vehicle ground, the voltage being greater than the hazard voltage and smaller than a sum of the first output voltage and the hazard voltage. The positive potentials of the first and second output voltages (U1, U2) are linked together. |
| US10082114B2 |
Exhaust gas recirculation system
An Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system for an engine system is provided. The EGR system includes an exhaust gas treatment module positioned upstream of an EGR cooler with respect to an exhaust gas flow direction. The exhaust gas treatment module is in selective fluid communication with an exhaust gas line of an engine. The EGR system also includes a bypass line in selective fluid communication with the exhaust gas line of the engine. The EGR system further includes a valve arrangement configured to route an exhaust gas flow through at least one of the exhaust gas treatment module and the bypass line. |
| US10082108B2 |
Fuel injector for operation with combustible gas
A fuel injector for operation with combustible gas, having a gas nozzle assembly having at least one gas nozzle opening, and at least one gas nozzle needle associated with the gas nozzle assembly and accommodated in an axial holder so that the stroke of the gas nozzle needle can be controlled. Each gas nozzle opening leads out of the holder having a radial direction component at the nozzle end. The fuel injector has, in the holder, a needle seat upstream of the particular nozzle opening, which needle seat is provided for selectively blocking a combustible-gas flow path to the associated gas nozzle opening in interaction with the gas nozzle needle. The gas nozzle openings are distributed over part of the circumference in the circumferential direction of the gas nozzle needle. The holder, adjoining the needle seat and extending away therefrom axially in the upstream direction, is asymmetric with respect to an axial center axis through the gas nozzle needle. The asymmetry results from a cross-section expansion of the holder on a side of the holder that lies radially opposite the gas nozzle opening, such that a greater mass flow rate of combustible gas can be conducted in the holder by the crosssection expansion than on the gas nozzle opening side opposite thereto. The holder is also shaped to apply a flow direction oriented toward the radially opposite gas nozzle opening, already upstream of the needle seat and via the cross-section expansion, to a combustible-gas flow guided to the needle seat by the cross-section expansion. |
| US10082103B2 |
Method of making engine spacer plate gasket
A sealing assembly for establishing a gas and fluid tight seal in an internal combustion engine is provided. The sealing assembly includes a plate of metal which has a plurality of openings and at least one generally flat surface. The plate also has at least one shelf which circumferentially surrounds one of the openings and which opens to the generally flat surface and the opening. The sealing assembly further includes at least one sealing bead of an elastically compressible material which is engaged with the shelf and extends outwardly therefrom past the generally flat surface for sealing the plate with another component in the internal combustion engine. |
| US10082102B2 |
Piston and method of making a piston
A monobloc piston assembly for an internal combustion engine is provided. The piston assembly includes a piston body which extends along an axis and is formed of at least two pieces of material which are joined together at least one friction weld joint which extends continuously through an annular shape around the axis. One of the pieces has an upper surface with a combustion bowl having a rotationally asymmetrical shape around the axis formed therein. Another of the pieces has a dome-shaped receiving surface which is rotationally symmetrical around the axis for slidingly receiving a portion of a connecting rod. |
| US10082101B2 |
Lightweight construciton of a diesel piston
The invention relates to a piston (10) for an internal combustion engine, comprising a piston crown (22), a cylindrical piston head (11), which adjoins the piston crown (22), and an at least partially hollow piston skirt (40), which is formed on the piston head (11) on the side facing away from the piston crown (22) and which has two opposite skirt wall segments (50) and two opposite connecting walls (60) that connect the skirt wall segments (50), wherein the connecting walls (60) each have a pin bore (61), wherein the piston head (11) has an annular cooling channel (18), which has at least one inlet opening (28) and at least one outlet opening (30), and the two skirt wall segments (50) widen toward the piston head (11) in such a way that the sector length (L1) of the side of the skirt wall segment (50) formed on the piston head (11) is greater than the sector length (L2) of the side of the skirt wall segment (50) facing away from the piston head (11). |
| US10082097B2 |
Method for improving fuel efficiency by analyzing driving pattern of vehicle
A method of improving fuel efficiency by analyzing a driving pattern of a vehicle may include: calculating weighting factors according to a driving pattern of the vehicle at coordinates, which are the ratios of weightings accumulated at the coordinates to the sum of the weightings accumulated at all coordinates in an engine operation region; calculating a reference fuel consumption ratio KFUEL and a reference NOx exhaust ratio KNOx using the weighting factors; determining whether the reference NOx exhaust ratio KNOx exceeds a predetermined comparative value; and controlling an engine to improve fuel efficiency when the reference NOx exhaust ratio KNOx is equal to or less than the predetermined comparative value. |
| US10082096B2 |
Method for starting a motor vehicle engine and engine control unit for controlling a motor vehicle engine
A method for starting a motor vehicle engine includes measuring the profile of a rotational speed of an engine shaft of the motor vehicle engine. An estimated rotation speed of the engine shaft is determined that is expected to be present after one working cycle of the next cylinder to be fired. The estimated rotational speed is compared with a resonant rotational speed range of a vibration damper. Where the vibration damper is configured as a dual-mass flywheel and resonant vibrations occur in the vibration damper within the resonant rotational speed range. If the estimated rotational speed is within the resonant rotational speed range, at least one of introduction parameters for the introduction of a fluid to be introduced into the cylinder or an ignition time of the cylinder is changed so as to change the estimated rotational speed to be outside the resonant rotational speed range. |
| US10082094B2 |
Knocking control method
A knocking control method in a power generation system (1) which includes a gas engine (20) including a plurality of air cylinders (21) and a knocking detection unit (51) configured to detect knocking in each of the air cylinders (21). The knocking control method includes a first control step of delaying an ignition timing for at least one of the air cylinders (21) when the knocking detection unit (51) has detected knocking; a second control step of reducing an amount of gas supplied to at least one of the air cylinders (21) when the knocking has not been eliminated by the first control step; and a third control step of shutting off supply of a gas to any of the air cylinders (21) in which the knocking has occurred. |
| US10082093B2 |
Knocking determination device and knocking control device for internal combustion engine
Provided are a knocking determination device and a knocking control device for an internal combustion engine, with which a large amount of knocking can be detected quickly and with which knocking is easily determined. A knocking time window and a bandpass filter (BPF) are used (B1-B2) to extract a knocking frequency waveform signal from a knock sensor signal (Sg1), and integration is performed to obtain a first calculated value (B3). A reference time window and a BPF are used (B4-B5) to extract a reference frequency waveform signal from the knock sensor signal (Sg1), and integration is performed to obtain a second calculated value (B6). The average value of multiple instances of the second calculated value is obtained (B7), and the first calculated value is divided by the average value to obtain a signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio (B8). A multiplied value is obtained (B9) by multiplying the S/N ratio by a weighting coefficient, a moving average value for several of the multiplied values is obtained (10), and the moving average is used as a knocking indicator to determine knocking and to perform a control (B11-13). |
| US10082086B2 |
Method to operate a combustor of a gas turbine
A method to operate a combustor of a gas turbine is provided. The method includes monitoring the combustion gas temperature by temperature measurements downstream said combustor to measure a respective combustion gas temperature at different locations at respectively equal flow-distances to the burner of the combustion gas, comparing the temperature measurements, opening a valve or increasing the opening position of the valve to control the portion of oxygen containing gas to be tapped off when the comparison reveals that a difference between the temperature measurements exceeds a temperature difference threshold ΔT1. |
| US10082077B2 |
Gas turbine lubrication systems
A lubrication circuit for a gas turbine engine includes a bearing compartment, an air inlet connected to the bearing compartment, a lubricant inlet, and a lubricant outlet. The air inlet fluidly connects the bearing compartment to an environment external to the compartment. The lubricant inlet and outlet are connected to the bearing compartment. A scavenge valve is operatively connected between the lubricant outlet and a scavenge pump that is responsive to bearing compartment pressure for controlling pressure drop across the air inlet. |
| US10082073B2 |
Variable length connecting rod and variable compression ratio internal combustion engine
A variable length connecting rod includes a connecting rod body, an eccentric member, a first piston mechanism, a second piston mechanism and a flow-direction switching mechanism. The eccentric member, the first piston member, the second piston member and the flow-direction switching mechanism are provided in the connecting rod body. The first piston mechanism and the second piston mechanism are configured to pivot the eccentric member. The connecting rod body has a control oil passage that communicates with a first opening of the connecting rod and the flow-direction switching mechanism. The flow-direction switching mechanism is switched between the first state and the second state by switching pins. The switching pins are disposed in the connecting rod body such that directions in which the switching pins are operated are angled with respect to a plane perpendicular to an axis of the first opening. |
| US10082072B2 |
High pressure energy storage thermal energy power machine and work-doing method therefor
Disclosed is a high-pressure energy storage thermal energy power machine. A gasifier is arranged on an exhaust duct on a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The gasifier is provided with gasifying plates in the direction of parallel air flow. Gas holes are arranged on the gasifying plates. The bottom portion of the gasifier is provided with a working medium inlet. Gasifying plates are distributed with gaps. Gas holes are distributed in an array on the gasifying plates. An energy storage chamber is arranged on the cylinder head. The gasifier is connected to the energy storage chamber. The energy storage chamber is connected to a high-pressure valve. The high-pressure valve is arranged on the cylinder head and above the cylinder block. The ratio of the volume of the energy storage chamber to the volume of the cylinder of the internal combustion engine is 1:1-3. |
| US10082071B2 |
Turbocharger with improved bypass valve sealing having a positioning bolt
A supercharger includes a turbine housing, a bypass port, and a reinforcing member. The turbine housing includes a bypass passage allowing exhaust gas to flow by bypassing a turbine chamber. The bypass port is fixed to the turbine housing, and the waste gate valve is configured to abut against a first surface of the bypass port when the waste gate valve is closed. The reinforcing member is disposed at a part of the turbine housing that supports the bypass port. The reinforcing member is formed of a material higher in rigidity than a material constituting the turbine housing and is configured to abut against a second surface of the bypass port. The second surface is on a side opposite to the first surface of the bypass port. The reinforcing member extends from the second surface toward an outer side of the turbine housing. |
| US10082069B2 |
Engine cooling system and operation method of the engine cooling system
Provided is an engine cooling system including: a first coolant circulation channel passing through an engine; a second coolant circulation channel bypassing the engine; an electric water pump (EWP); a connection channel connecting the first coolant circulation channel and the second coolant circulation channel; an electromagnetic valve arranged in the connection channel to change a flow rate of a coolant passing through the engine and flowing from the first coolant circulation channel to the second coolant circulation channel; an EGR cooler, a heater core, and an exhaust heat collection device arranged in the second coolant circulation channel; and a control unit, wherein closing of the electromagnetic valve is prohibited if there is an actuation request of the EGR cooler, the heater core, and the exhaust heat collection device when there is a valve closing request of the electromagnetic valve. |
| US10082067B2 |
Recirculating exhaust treatment fluid system
An exhaust treatment fluid system includes a tank housing for storing an exhaust treatment fluid. A suction tube includes a first end positioned within the housing. A first sensor is positioned within the tank housing for determining at least one of a fluid level and a concentration of the exhaust treatment fluid. A skirt is positioned in the tank to peripherally surround the first sensor. |
| US10082065B2 |
Heating system for an exhaust gas treatment system
The present disclosure relates to a heating system for an exhaust gas treatment system. The heating system comprises a first heating element comprising a receiving surface for receiving a reductant fluid and a second heating element, which may surround the first heating element. The second heating element may be a thermochemincal or thermophysical device. In a first mode of operation the second heating element is arranged to receive thermal energy from engine exhaust gas. In second mode of operation the second heating element transfers thermal energy to heat the first heating element. |
| US10082063B2 |
Reducing oxygen in a gas turbine exhaust
The present techniques are directed to a system and methods for operating a gas turbine system. An exemplary gas turbine system includes an oxidant system, a fuel system, and a control system. A combustor is adapted to receive and combust an oxidant from the oxidant system and a fuel from the fuel system to produce an exhaust gas. A catalyst unit including an oxidation catalyst that includes an oxygen storage component is configured to reduce the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust gas to form a low oxygen content product gas. |
| US10082061B1 |
Predictive control for slip and breakthrough determination of selective catalytic reduction systems
Disclosed are SCR predictive control systems, methods for using such control systems, and motor vehicles with SCR employing predictive control. A method for regulating operation of an SCR system includes receiving sensor signals indicative of NOx output downstream from an SCR catalyst, and sensor signals indicative of exhaust gas temperature upstream from the SCR catalyst. The method determines if a model error condition has occurred for the NOx output signal and, responsive to such an occurrence, modulating dosing injector output for at least a calibrated designated time period. Upon expiration of the designated time period, the dosing injector is activated and commanded to inject reductant in accordance with a modulated dosing value. After the dosing injector injects the modulated dosing value of reductant, the method determines if the SCR system is underdosing or overdosing based on a response shape of signals received from the outlet NOx content sensor. |
| US10082052B2 |
Hydraulic lash adjuster
A replaceable hydraulic lash adjuster and method for assembling such are disclosed. The replaceable hydraulic lash adjuster includes a body, a piston, a check valve and a spring. The body configured to be received in and released from a compartment of a rocker arm. The body including a sidewall surrounding a floor. The floor including a passage that extends between an upper cavity and a lower cavity of the body. The piston disposed in the lower cavity. The piston defining a pocket. A check valve is disposed inside the lower cavity and a spring is disposed inside the pocket. The replacable hydraulic lash adjuster is configured to be slidingly removeable from the rocker arm. |
| US10082051B2 |
Overhead valve actuation mechanism for engine
A rocker arm includes a pivot portion that is journaled by a rocker arm shaft, a contact portion that projects from the pivot portion to a side of a valve cam, and a pressing portion that projects from the pivot portion to a side of a valve. While including a slipper projecting from the pivot portion in outer side in an axial direction to a side of a camshaft, an overhead valve actuation mechanism for the engine includes a stopper portion with which the slipper comes in contact when the rocker arm swings and reaches a predetermined position at a position opposing the slipper. |
| US10082049B2 |
Supercritical carbon dioxide power generation system
A supercritical carbon dioxide power generation system is provided. The supercritical carbon dioxide power generation system may include a regenerator, a turbine, a heat recoverer, a condenser, a compressor an expansion valve, a flash tank, a heat exchanger, and an ejector, and may utilize waste heat of the supercritical carbon dioxide power generation system. |
| US10082046B2 |
Vortex turbine engine
An embodiment apparatus draw in a medium low pressure gas by a component cylinder fan, using a vortex system increasing its pressure. Using a split-system, adjustable outlet valve increasing latent heat output. With its Increase latent heat output value, uses a component heating chamber for condensate water absorbs latent heat to pressurized steam conversion for its component steam turbine. System reclaims its water for a cycle thereat. Eliminating range anxiety; Vehicles, Watercrafts, Residential, Commercial or Industrial. |
| US10082044B2 |
Turning apparatus
A turning apparatus (30) includes an electric motor (41), a moving gear (53) that is movable between a first position at which rotation of an output shaft (43) of the electric motor (41) is able to be transmitted to a rotor (11), and a second position and a third position, which are different from each other and at which rotation of the output shaft (43) is unable to be transmitted to the rotor (11), a movement mechanism (60) configured to move the moving gear (53) between the first position, the second position and the third position, and a control device (61) configured to control the movement mechanism (60) based on a retreat signal such that the moving gear (53) is moved from the first position to the second position and control the movement mechanism (60) based on an adhesion prevention signal such that the moving gear (53) reciprocates between the second position and the third position. |
| US10082043B2 |
Segmented multi-lobe mixer
A multi-lobe exhaust mixer has an annular body composed of a plurality of circumferentially adjacent lobe segments. The lobe segments may be made of a ceramic matrix composite material to reduce the weight of the mixer and ensure proper behavior when exposed to high thermal gradients. Each lobe segment may have partial lobes at circumferentially opposed ends thereof and at least one complete lobe therebetween. The partial lobes of the circumferentially adjacent lobe segments combining to conjointly form complete lobes at the junction between the circumferentially adjacent lobe segments. The partial lobes may be nested into each other to dampen vibrations. |
| US10082041B2 |
Methods and systems for preventing lube oil leakage in gas turbines
A sump pressurization system comprising an off-board source of pressurized air is provided to supplement pressurized air to a bearing sump arrangement when the operating conditions of the gas turbine engine are such that the on-board pressurized air source, e.g. the compressor of the gas generator, are such that the air pressure generated thereby is insufficient to pressurize a sump pressurization cavity. A gas turbine engine comprising such a sump pressurization system is also provided, as is a corresponding method for operating a gas turbine engine to facilitate reducing leakage of lubrication oil. |
| US10082034B2 |
Rotor and gas turbine engine including same
A rotor for a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of blades which extend from a rotor disk, adjacent ones of the plurality of blades are joined by a flexible web. |
| US10082032B2 |
Casting method, apparatus, and product
A casting method and apparatus are provided for casting a near-net shape article, such as for example a gas turbine engine blade or vane having a variable cross-section along its length. A molten metallic melt is provided in a heated mold having an article-shaped mold cavity with a shape corresponding to that of the article to be cast. The melt-containing mold and mold heating furnace are relatively moved to withdraw the melt-containing mold from the furnace through an active cooling zone where cooling gas is directed against the exterior of the mold to actively extract heat. At least one of the mold withdrawal rate, the cooling gas mass flow rate, and mold temperature are adjusted at the active cooling zone as the melt-containing mold is withdrawn through the active cooling zone to produce an equiaxed grain microstructure along at least a part of the length of the article. |
| US10082031B2 |
Rotor of a turbine of a gas turbine with improved cooling air routing
A rotor of a turbine of a gas turbine, having a rotor hub and a plurality of blade platforms, each carrying at least one turbine blade, and having one each cooling air chamber for passing cooling air formed by adjacent blade platforms. At least one damping element and/or sealing element is arranged radially beneath a platform intermediate gap provided between adjacent blade platforms. The cooling air chamber and/or the platform intermediate gap are designed such that starting from a side of the blade platform facing the adjacent blade platform, at least one outflow pocket open to the platform upper side and connected to the cooling air chamber is formed, and at least one cooling air pocket opened radially inwards to the cooling air chamber is provided in the wall of the cooling air chamber and opens towards the damping element and/or the sealing element or the platform intermediate gap. |
| US10082029B2 |
Internal combustion engine with rotor having offset peripheral surface
A rotary engine where the rotor cavity has a peripheral inner surface having a peritrochoid configuration defined by a first eccentricity and the rotor has a peripheral outer surface having a peritrochoid inner envelope configuration defined by a second eccentricity larger than the first eccentricity. Also, a rotary engine where the rotor cavity has a peripheral inner surface having a peritrochoid configuration defined by an eccentricity, and a rotor with a peripheral outer surface between adjacent ones of the apex portions being inwardly offset from a peritrochoid inner envelope configuration defined by the eccentricity. The engine may have an expansion ratio with a value of at most 8. The rotary engine may be part of a compound engine system. |
| US10082022B2 |
Downhole apparatus and method
An apparatus for generating a fluid pressure pulse downhole includes an elongate tubular housing defining an internal fluid flow passage. A first device is coupled to the housing for controlling a flow of fluid along a first flow path that communicates with the internal fluid flow passage to generate a first fluid pressure pulse. A second device coupled to the housing for controlling a flow of fluid along a second flow path that communicates with the internal fluid flow passage to generate a second fluid pressure pulse. The first and second devices are releasably mounted in corresponding spaces defined in a wall of the housing, and the first and second devices each house a valve having a valve element and a valve seat. The valve being actuatable to control the flow of fluid along the first and second flow paths, respectively. |
| US10082020B2 |
Acoustic dipole piston transmitter
According to embodiments of the disclosure, a downhole tool for taking acoustic measurements in a wellbore is provided. The tool may have an acoustic dipole transmitter with a piston made from a soft magnetic material, mounted on a centering spring between the first coil and the second coil, which moves the piston bi-directionally along a longitudinal axis when energized. The tool may also have a feedback winding on at least one of the first or second coils. The tool may also have a circuit for energizing the first and second coils which includes an input for receiving a signal responsive to the position of the piston relative to the coils and a processor for determining an output waveform used to generate an acoustic signal. |
| US10082018B2 |
Downhole communications using frequency guard bands
A system that is positionable in a wellbore can include a chain of transceivers that are positionable external to a casing string. Each transceiver in the chain of transceivers can be operable to transmit a wireless signal using a separate frequency guard band that is assigned to that transceiver and to receive wireless signals using another frequency guard band assigned to a prior transceiver in the chain of transceivers. |
| US10082015B2 |
Apparatus for measuring a tubular string as it is lowered into a borehole and method
An apparatus for measuring a profile of a tubular string and the components thereof as the tubular string is made up and run into a borehole. The apparatus includes a rotating assembly disposed within a housing, the rotating assembly including a plurality of upper legs, and plurality of lower legs and a plurality of rolling elements, each upper leg having a proximal end and a distal end coupled to an upper ring, each lower leg having a proximal end coupled to a lower ring and a distal end, and each rolling element rotatably coupled to the proximal end of an upper leg and a distal end of a lower leg. The apparatus further includes a sensor for detecting a position of the rolling elements as they engage an exterior surface of a tubular string being made up and run into a borehole from a rig. The apparatus receives the tubular string through aligned central passages in the upper ring, lower ring and the rotating assembly. |
| US10082013B2 |
Propping complex fracture networks in tight formations
Generally, methods for propping complex fracture networks in tight subterranean formations may involve introducing a first treatment fluid comprising a first base fluid and a first propping agent having a mean particulate size distribution ranging from about 0.5 microns to about 20 microns into a fracture network in a subterranean formation; and then introducing a second treatment fluid comprising a second base fluid and a second propping agent having a mean particulate size distribution greater than about 35 microns into the fracture network. |
| US10082006B2 |
Reduced space clustering representatives and its application to long term prediction
In one embodiment, a technique is provided to cluster model prior realizations into flow-equivalent sets. Thereby, far fewer representatives are identified from each cluster that can still predict the same range of future production reliably. Only representatives of each realization cluster that indicate unique forecasts will undergo the computationally expensive process of history matching. |
| US10082004B2 |
Downhole power generator
A downhole tool includes a housing. A magnet, an inductor, and a piston are positioned within the housing. The piston moves from a first position to a second position in response to a pressure of a fluid in the housing increasing. A distance between the magnet and the inductor varies when the piston moves, thereby causing the inductor to generate power. |
| US10082003B2 |
Through tubing diverter for multi-lateral treatment without top string removal
A main bore is drilled and a treatment assembly is located. A packer is located to support a whipstock for drilling the lateral. This packer serves as a lower seal on a main bore diverter. The whipstock is installed on the packer and a mill drills a window and the lateral. The mill is pulled and the whipstock removed with a fixed lug tool. A bottom hole assembly is run into the lateral which includes a diverter that is landed by the window. If cementing is called for it is done at this time. A top string is installed that isolates the upper casing. The lateral is treated with the main bore isolated. The diverter is retrieved through the top string. The main bore diverter is run in through top string and landed in the junction with the window and lateral isolated. The main bore diverter is removed through the top string. The treatment bottom hole assembly has a series of sliding sleeves operated by a single size ball. |
| US10081999B2 |
Downhole occluder, pressurized sucker rod and operation technique to repair oil pipes
A downhole occluder for oil wells includes a sealing socket and a positioning flange with sealing surfaces set up inside an oil pipe. An oil sucker rod pump is installed inside the tubular column which mounts on top of the sealing socket. A sealing surface of a sealing flange on the rod pump mounts with a sealing surface of the sealing socket on the tubular column. Outer oil inlet borings are placed at the wall of oil tubular column underneath the positioning flange. An inner pipe is installed inside this section of tubular column. Place inner oil inlet borings on the inner pipe wall corresponding to outer oil inlet borings on the tubular column. Sealing grooves are placed underneath the inner oil inlet borings on the inner pipe wall. Sealing rings are placed in the sealing grooves to seal the inner wall of tubular column. |
| US10081996B2 |
One trip tubular cutting and milling down tube and associated collars
In a plug an abandon environment with casing and a tubular string running through the casing a tool is placed at a desired location for a severing of the inner tubular. A first set of blades is extended from a housing to cut radially until the inner tubular is severed. A second set of blades are then extended for axial milling with a reach limit of the outside wall of the severed tubular at a location between upsets. As the axial milling reaches an upset, the second set of blades is allowed to retract and a third set with a longer reach is extended to axially mill the upset. Thereafter the third set of blades is allowed to retract and the second set is extended to continue axial milling. The second and third sets of blades can be reversed so that initial axial milling can be at the upset rather than between the upsets followed by milling between the upsets with the shorter reach blades. |
| US10081995B2 |
Well tool comprising a plugging device and a junk catching device
A well tool including a plugging device having an inner mandrel, an anchoring device and a sealing device. The tool also includes a junk catching device having an outer housing, a bore provided inside the housing and a receiving device provided in an upper end of the housing. A lower end of the outer housing is connected to an upper end of the inner mandrel of the plugging device. The receiving device comprises a receiving opening providing an opening into the bore and a junk guiding device for guiding junk into the bore via the receiving opening. The well tool further includes a valve device having a run state and a set state, where the valve device forms a termination of a junk container in the set state. |
| US10081988B2 |
Heave compensation winches
Various hoisting systems with heave compensation are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a winch having a rotatable drum and a heave compensation system with both active and passive drive input devices. The heave compensation system can be coupled to the rotatable drum so that the active and passive drive input devices can each be used to drive rotation of the rotatable drum in response to heaving motion of the winch. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. |
| US10081985B2 |
Monitoring a condition of a component in a rotating control device of a drilling system using embedded sensors
In accordance with some embodiments, a drilling system comprises a drill string and a rotating control device (RCD) associated with the drill string. The RCD includes a seal element composed of an elastomeric material. A sensor is embedded in the seal element and detects a drilling condition associated with the RCD during a drilling operation. A control system determines wear of the seal element based on the drilling condition. |
| US10081984B2 |
Downhole motor, drill string provided with such a motor and method of releasing a stuck drill bit attached to such a motor
A downhole motor (107) which comprises a stator housing (108), a rotor assembly (106) rotatable relative to said stator housing, and an arrangement for enabling, in use, a drill bit connected to the rotor assembly of said downhole motor to be rotated by rotating a drill string connected to said stator housing, wherein said arrangement comprises a unidirectional clutch (117) disposed between said rotor assembly and said stator housing and having at least one pawl which can be displaced between an inoperative position adjacent said stator housing and an operative position in which rotation of said stator housing by said drill string in one sense is transmitted to said rotor assembly via said at least one pawl, means biasing said at least one pawl towards said operative position, means retaining said at least one pawl in its inoperative position, and means which, when sufficient pulling force is applied to said drill string, will cause said means retaining said at least one pawl to release said at least one pawl and enable said at least one pawl to move into its operative position. |
| US10081982B2 |
Torque transfer mechanism for downhole drilling tools
A well tool drilling tool can include a torque transfer mechanism with an inner mandrel, an outer housing, and at least one pawl which displaces radially and thereby selectively permits and prevents relative rotation between the inner mandrel and the outer housing. A drill string can include a drill bit, a drilling motor, and a torque transfer mechanism which permits rotation of the drill bit in only one direction relative to the drilling motor, the torque transfer mechanism including at least one pawl which displaces linearly and thereby prevents rotation of the drill bit in an opposite direction relative to the drilling motor. |
| US10081981B2 |
Ladder with lights
The ladder illuminates the immediate area and itself. The ladder improves safety by strategically adding multiple light sources to the ladder, thereby illuminating the areas around the ladder. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) may be mounted in several strategic locations, including: in-board and out-board of the end cap, under each rung, and out-board on both rails facing the base of the building when the ladder is correctly placed with a rechargeable battery supply. |
| US10081976B2 |
Double hinged access panel for aircraft
An access door assembly includes a door panel located at a door opening and a primary hinge having a primary hinge axis and operably connected to the door panel. A guide track is affixed at the door opening and is operably connected to the door panel to guide rotation of the door panel about the first hinge axis. A secondary hinge having a secondary hinge axis is operably connected to the door panel. The secondary hinge allows for rotation of a first portion of the door panel about the secondary hinge axis, while a second portion of the door panel is stationary. |
| US10081973B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator of this embodiment includes a housing that includes a storeroom, a door that is rotatably provided in the housing through a hinge portion and opens or closes an opening of the storeroom by the rotation, a connection line that is led out to the vicinity of the hinge portion, and a wireless communication apparatus that includes a wireless communication unit and is connected to the connection line. |
| US10081971B2 |
Latch assembly for NEMA enclosures
An enclosure is provided which meets NEMA standards of construction but with an improved latch assembly including a latch coupled to opposed latch arms which permits closure and locking of the front panel of the enclosure without the use of a key to operate the latch. |
| US10081968B2 |
Restroom stall occupancy indicator system
The restroom stall occupancy indicator system includes a latch coupled to a stall door and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A sensor is responsive to selected positioning of the latch and communications the position information to a transmitter. The transmitter then relays the position information to a receiver coupled to an indicator. The indicator, in turn, is responsive to the received position information to provide a first visual identification when the latch is in the unlocked position and a second visual identification when the latch is in the locked position. |
| US10081967B2 |
Deadbolt assembly
An example system includes a deadbolt assembly including a housing, a traveler positioned in the housing, and a bolt including a ramp arm engaged with the traveler. The housing may include a first deadlocking component, and the traveler may include a second deadlocking component. The bolt is movable between a distal extended position and a proximal retracted position. When the bolt is pushed in the distal direction by an external force, the ramp arm urges the traveler in a lateral direction, and the first and second deadlocking components engage, deadlocking the bolt. |
| US10081964B2 |
Wind tower connection system
The invention introduces a connection system for connecting a shaft of a wind tower to a support surface, by means of a shaft, a foundation cage and a plurality of pairs of tendons wherein each tendon has a lower anchoring adapted for the placement thereof inside the foundation, an upper anchoring, at least one strand with a first end and a second end, the strand extending from the upper anchoring to the lower anchoring, a pair of sleeves for each strand, a sleeve fixed to the upper anchoring and a sleeve fixed to the lower anchoring, each sleeve housing a segment of the strand. Additionally, the system introduces a method for connecting a shaft of a wind tower to a support surface. |
| US10081960B2 |
Methods and apparatus of building construction resisting earthquake and flood damage
A three part foundation system for supporting a building is described. Three part foundation systems can include a containment vessel, which constrains a buffer medium to an area above the containment vessel, and a construction platform. A building can be built on the construction platform. In a particular embodiment, during operation, the construction platform and structures built on the construction platform can float on the buffer medium. In an earthquake, a construction platform floating on a buffer medium may experience greatly reduced shear forces. In a flood, a construction platform floating on a buffer medium can be configured to rise as water levels rise to limit flood damage. |
| US10081959B2 |
Removable weight system and method for pool steps
A weighting system for a swimming pool step assembly includes a pair of weights, a removable cap for each of the weights, and means for removably mounting the weights to the exterior sides of a swimming pool step assembly. The weighting system described herein is easily installed and removed by the user without having to remove the weights from underneath the pool step assembly. |
| US10081958B2 |
Apparatus for repairing a pool fitting
An apparatus for repairing a fluid leak, thru a crack within the body of a pool return fitting, or in a pipe of close proximity to a pool return fitting, wherein an apparatus comprising of a cylindrical flow-thru elongated rubber plug, wherein a tube thru the center of the rubber plug is retained at one end by a flare in said tube or a locking nut over a uniquely shaped washer, and threaded on the other end, secured by a locking nut over a unique washer. in its compressed state, the rubber plug radially expands within the return line pipe and against a rubber extension ring inserted into the pool return fitting, sealing any leak occurring between the pool return fitting escutcheon and the return line pipe, wherein fluid may still pass thru the center tube. A trim ring is fitted around the locking nut of the threaded end tube, secured in place by a return eyeball, wherein the return eyeball is threaded female internally. |
| US10081947B2 |
Peripheral sealing gland for elongate objects passing through a surface or beyond a pipe end
A peripheral sealing gland is configured to form a seal between an elongate member and a substantially flat surface having an aperture into which the elongate member extends. The sealing gland includes an at least partially frustoconical shaped skirt through which the elongate member is to pass and defining an upper seal structured to deform about and form a first seal to a periphery of the elongate member. The sealing gland includes a flange depending from a lower periphery of the skirt and having an endless lip seal, and a ring configured to bear on the flange so as to apply a pressure to the endless lip seal to form a second seal against the flat surface. The sealing gland includes a resealable split extending from the upper seal to a peripheral edge of the flange, and a compression clamp configured to close the resealable split, forming the first seal. |
| US10081946B2 |
Inverted roofing system and method
The present invention provides an inverted roofing system and method that is more thermally efficient, inexpensive and quicker to install, better able to withstand environmental conditions, and produces the appearance and some functional benefits of a traditional natural green roof ballast top-layer. It does not require a sloped roof gradient, and is capable of a user controlled mass per square foot roof load. The inverted roofing system and method provides a ballast top-layer that is lightweight, and maintains properties that will prevent wind uplift. |
| US10081944B1 |
Shingle clip system and method
The present disclosure includes roof shingle systems. One roof shingle system includes at least two shingles, a shingle clip, a drip edge, and a power collection unit. Each shingle has a semiconductive layer configured to deliver power, electrical current/voltage, and/or control signals to the power collection unit. The shingle clip continues a conductive path between the two shingles. The drip edge is at least partially insulated and partially conductive, and the conductive portion continues the path from the shingle semiconductive layer to the power unit where energy is collected. One method of installing a shingle system includes the steps of positioning a shingle having a transducer in the form of a semiconductive layer, and positioning a shingle clip to engage the semiconductive layer of the shingle. |
| US10081943B2 |
Pregrouted PC steel material and method for hardening pregrout layer thereof
Provided is a pregrouted PC steel material comprising a PC steel stranded wire composed of a plurality of steel wires, a pregrout layer disposed on the outer periphery of the PC steel stranded wire so as to accommodate the PC steel stranded wire, a sheath covering the outer periphery of the pregrout layer, and a capsule including a pregrout-hardening agent and a film with which the agent is covered, the capsule being interposed among the steel wires constituting the PC steel stranded wire. The capsule has a strength such that the capsule is not broken before tensioning the PC steel stranded wire but is broken by a tensile force during the tensioning. Also provided is a method for hardening the pregrout layer. |
| US10081941B2 |
Wall cladding system and method
A wall cladding system includes a vertical support, a horizontal support, and a panel. The panel has a peripheral edge that abuts a first side surface of the vertical support and a top surface of the horizontal support. In various examples, a portion of the vertical support overlaps a portion of the horizontal support. |
| US10081927B2 |
System and method for protective coating of reinforcement
A coated member is disclosed. The coated member has a member and a coating disposed on the member. The member is metallic and the member is bent at two or more locations along a length of the member. The coating is an elastomeric coating. The coated member is a soil reinforcing member. |
| US10081925B2 |
Method for constructing building through gravity and weight of the building structure
A method for constructing a building structure using gravity and weight of the building structure is provided. The method includes designing an architecture and a construction plan of the building structure, planning an initial box for a structural design, tuning a ground required for construction of the building structure, constructing the initial box as per the planning, constructing an upper floor on the initial box, constructing remaining parts of the building structure including foundation for the building structure, and assembling a plurality of temporary structures to the building structure. |
| US10081923B2 |
Spill removal method and system
A method for removing oil from a body of water including providing a matrix having a longitudinally-directed column defined by oil-absorbing and/or oil-adsorbing blankets each affixed independently of each other to a connecting strip that extends along the length of the column; deploying the matrix to a body of water to bring the column into contact with the body of water; inducing tension in the connecting strip to move blankets of the column in unison relative to the body of water; collecting oil with the first and second blankets; and removing the blankets and at least a portion of the oil collected thereby. Also, an oil spill removal system including such a matrix and in which, during matrix movement in the longitudinal direction, drag on a following blanket of a matrix column is carried by the connecting strip rather than by a preceding blanket of that column. |
| US10081922B1 |
Water diverting device for vertical drainage pipe
A water diverting device is used for fitting inside a porous surrounding wall of a vertical drainage pipe which is deeply inserted into the soil for collecting water from the ground level. The water diverting device includes a tubular wall having at least one slit, and a base wall having at least one drainage port. The drainage port is located at a higher level than a lower slit edge of the slit so as to have a lower level of water accumulated for passing through the slit and an upper open end segment of the porous surrounding wall, thereby soaking the soil near the ground level. |
| US10081919B1 |
Method for cooling of synthetic turf
The present invention provides for synthetic turf infill materials and methods of making such materials wherein the surfaces of the materials have been modified with hydrophilic properties. The various exemplary embodiments of the present invention include a method to modify the surface of synthetic turf infill through coating, crosslinking or other methods. The surface of the infill is modified to become substantially hydrophilic with low contact angles. The present invention also provides a process for producing surfaces with hydrophilic properties. |
| US10081915B2 |
Track rail fastening mechanism and method
A mechanism for coupling a track rail to a substrate includes a rail plate and a base plate, where the rail plate surrounds the base plate. An overmolded coating is formed of a non-metallic material and encases the rail plate and the base plate. Related methodology is disclosed. |
| US10081914B2 |
Soft creped tissue
The invention provides a creped tissue web having satisfactory softness without the excess use of water insoluble creping compositions. The satisfactory softness levels, which may be measured as TS7, are generally less than about 10.0 and may be achieved by creping the tissue web with less than about 100 mg/m2? (milligrams of creping composition per square meter of creping cylinder surface area) such as from about 25 to about 100 mg/m2? and more preferably from about 50 to about 75 mg/m2?. It was previously believed that water insoluble creping compositions need to be added at high add-on levels, such as 100 mg/m2? or greater to achieve a desirable softness at a given tensile strength. It has now been surprisingly discovered that the add-on of water insoluble creping composition may be reduced significantly by adding a water soluble adhesive to the creping composition. |
| US10081912B2 |
Rotorless pressure knotter
A device including a hollow body defining axially extending compartments therein for receiving a slurry of pulp fibers in a carrying flow. The device includes a stationary screen within the hollow body defining a slurry compartment on one side of the screen, and a screened compartment on the other side of the screen. The hollow body also includes a slurry inlet into the slurry compartment, an elutriation suction outlet in communication with the slurry inlet, and elutriation nozzles into the slurry compartment. The device also includes an elutriation pump outside of the hollow body, the elutriation suction outlet being in fluid communication the elutriation pump, and the elutriation pump being in fluid communication with the elutriation nozzles. |
| US10081911B2 |
Method for manufacturing brass-plated steel wire and apparatus for drawing brass-plated steel wire
A wire drawing apparatus (10) is used in a final drawing process to ensure adequate initial performance of adhesion between brass-plated steel wire and rubber without a drop in productivity. At least one of the die (14z) disposed in the most downstream position, the die (14y) disposed in the second most downstream position, and the die (14x) disposed in the third most downstream position is a drawing die having a friction coefficient μ of 0.12 to 0.41 with the brass-plated steel wire. The other dies (14) are drawing dies each having a friction coefficient μ of 0.1 or below. By using these drawing dies, brass-plated steel wire (13) is drawn, and a noncrystalline portion of high lattice defect density is formed on the surface of the crystalline portion of the brass-plating layer of the brass-plated steel wire (13). |
| US10081910B2 |
Absorbent articles comprising organopolysiloxane conditioning polymers
Nonwoven fabrics comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer coating that can impart softness to said nonwoven fabric surface. Also disclosed are disposable absorbent articles comprising said nonwoven fabrics. |
| US10081903B2 |
Steam iron
A steam iron (10) comprising a soleplate (13), a heating element (14) for heating the soleplate (13), an inlet junction (16) comprising a first inlet (28) for receiving input steam from a steam generator and a second inlet (29), a water-steam separator (18) connected to the inlet junction (16) to receive steam from the inlet junction (16) and separate steam from condensed water entrained in the steam. The steam iron also includes an evaporation chamber (19) connected to the water-steam separator (18) to receive condensed water from the water-steam separator (18) and which includes a surface heated by the heating element (14) to generate evaporated water from the condensed water. The evaporation chamber (19) is connected to the second inlet (29). The inlet junction (16) comprises a venturi effect nozzle (31) for expelling the input steam and to generate a reduced pressure in the region of the second inlet (29) to draw the evaporated water into the inlet junction (16). The venturi nozzle (31) is disposed within an outer tube (32) of the inlet junction (16) and the second inlet (29) is positioned upstream of the end of the venturi nozzle (31) from which the input steam is expelled, with respect to the flow direction of the steam. |
| US10081896B2 |
Methods and devices for controlling a tufting machine for forming tufted carpet
The invention relates to a control system for a tufting machine configured for forming tufted carpet. The tufting machine can have a system controller in communication with the tufting machine and with a plurality of yarn feed controllers for controlling operation of yarn feed motors that are configured to supply yarn from a source of yarn to the tufting machine. The system controller is programmable to enable input of a plurality of predetermined yarn feed profiles for selected stitches of a programmed pattern to be tufted such that, although at least two of the predetermined yarn feed profiles can be different, substantially the same feed length of yarn is used from each of the plurality of yarns. |
| US10081893B2 |
Computer-controlled sewing machine positioning system integrated with processing device, and positioning method thereof
A computer-controlled sewing machine positioning system integrated with a processing device (50), and positioning method thereof, fixedly disposing at least one processing device (50) at one side of the sewing head (41) of a computer-controlled sewing machine (40); movement of the processing device (50) is controlled by a processing program of the computer-controlled sewing machine (40); a relative distance is provided between the processing head (51) of the processing device (50) and the sewing head (41) to give the movement range of a conveying mechanism (20) to extend to covered positions below the sewing head (41) and the processing head (51), such that a fixing mechanism (30) is moved and feeds below the sewing head (41) and the processing head (51); and presetting a positioning distance between two positioning parts (33, 34) of the fixing mechanism (30) and the relative distances in the processing program, thus automatically determining the feed distance of the fixing mechanism (30) between the sewing head (41) and the processing head (51), improving sewing and processing precision and production efficiency, and reducing the size and cost of the device. |
| US10081888B2 |
Industrial two-layer fabric
An industrial two-layer fabric includes an upper layer fabric including upper side warps and upper side wefts and a lower layer fabric including lower side warps and lower side wefts, and the upper layer fabric and the lower layer fabric are bound by warps that function as binding yarns. The industrial two-layer fabric, warp knuckles are formed on a surface side, and each warp knuckle is formed by allowing a warp to pass over a single upper side weft; in a shaft adjacent to the warp knuckle, at least two other warp knuckles are arranged in a diagonal direction in a planar view; and the warp knuckles are sequentially arranged in such a way as to form a herringbone pattern on a surface layer side of the fabric. |
| US10081886B2 |
Texturing device
A device for texturing a thread-like plastic material in order to form a crimped textile yarn, comprising a texturing unit having at least two texturing channels for forming respective yarn plugs, wherein the texturing channels extend in the texturing unit along respective axes which converge in the direction of the discharge openings. The device preferably also comprises a discharge channel in order to guide the yarn plugs from the texturing channels to a moving conveying surface in a converging manner. |
| US10081878B2 |
Coated stainless steel member
The present invention provides a method for producing a coated stainless steel member, comprising: performing Wood's strike nickel plating on a stainless steel substrate, and then performing cationic electrodeposition on a formed Wood's strike nickel plating layer. |
| US10081877B2 |
Method for the electroplating of TiAl alloys
The present invention relates to a method for the coating of a surface of a TiAl alloy, in which at least one layer is electroplated on the surface of the TiAl alloy, wherein the surface of the TiAl alloy is subjected to an at least two-step surface treatment for the formation of a roughened surface, this treatment comprising at least one electrochemical processing and at least one electroless chemical processing. |
| US10081876B2 |
Aqueous electrolyte composition having a reduced airborne emission, method and use of this composition
An aqueous electrolyte for the deposition of a metal layer on a substrate surface as well as a method for the deposition of a metal layer on a substrate surface by which electrolyte and in which method the formation of airborne emissions above the surface of the electrolyte in a plating tank is significantly reduced or more preferably omitted. The aqueous electrolyte composition according to the invention comprises at least one surfactant in a concentration affecting a dynamic surface tension of the composition of ≤35 mN/m. |
| US10081873B2 |
Lanthanide electrochemistry
Electrochemically reacting a lanthanide or actinide in solvent at a working electrode; wherein the solvent comprises an organic solvent such as acetonitrile which have a dielectric constant of at least three; wherein the solvent system further comprises an electrolyte; wherein the working electrode comprises an ionically conducting or permeable film such as a fluorosulfonate film; wherein at least one ligand such as triflate distinct from the ionically conducting or permeable film is present; wherein the ligand is chemically similar to a structure in the ionically conducting or ionically permeable film; and optionally wherein the electrochemical oxidation or reduction is carried out under the influence of a magnetic field which favorably enhances the reaction. Improved electrochemical methods, identification, and separation can be achieved. Also, an electrochemical device, wherein the device is adapted to employ the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode, wherein the cathode is magnetically modified, or the electrolyte comprises at least one lanthanide or actinide, or both. |
| US10081870B2 |
Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition apparatus and method for controlling the same
There is disclosed a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition apparatus including a chamber in which plasma reaction is performed to provide a functional film to an object received therein, a pallet mechanically and electrically connected with the object, a conveyer to convey the pallet to an inside from an outside of the chamber, and a power supplier to supply an electric power to the pallet, the power supplier comprising a moving contact distant from the pallet when the pallet is conveyed and contacting with the pallet when the pallet is stopped. |
| US10081867B2 |
Linear evaporation source and deposition apparatus having the same
A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater. |
| US10081863B2 |
Thin-film depositing apparatus
A thin-film depositing apparatus including a mask, and a chucking unit for adhering the mask to a surface of a substrate, wherein the chucking unit includes a plurality of magnet units that contact another surface of the substrate by independently rising or falling by using their weight and thus are magnetically combined with the mask. |
| US10081858B2 |
Method of improvement of mechanical properties of products made of metals and alloys
The invention pertains to the domain of metallurgy in particular, thermochemical surface treatment of products made of metals, mainly steels, and their alloys and it can be used for products hardening for the purpose of their service durability increase.The method of improvement of mechanical properties of products made of metals, mainly steels and alloys on their basis includes products nitriding in the gas atmosphere containing nitrogen and-or its compounds in the presence of a catalyst. Together the product and the catalyst are subject to hot isostatic pressing with observation of conditions of the barometric and temperature impact that provides achievement of dislocations density in the product's volume that satisfies conditions of transition of a part of the product substance into the positron state of the Dirac matter. |
| US10081854B2 |
Method of manufacturing a cold-rolled steel plate
Manufacturing a cold-rolled steel plate by smelting a steel slab having the chemical composition containing on the basis of percent by mass, C from 0.03 to 0.12%, Si from 0 to 1.0%, Mn from 0.2 to 0.8%, P at 0.03% or less, S at 0.03% or less, Ti from 0.04 to 0.3%, and Al at 0.05% or less, with a residue being formed of Fe and unavoidable impurities, the chemical composition satisfying 5*C %−Si %+Mn %−1.5 *Al %<1, and an average diameter of particles of a Ti-based carbide as a precipitate is from 20 to 100 nm; heating the slab to 1200° C. or more and hot rolling, forming a hot-rolled steel plate; winding the hot-rolled steel plate from 500 to 700° C. to form a hot-rolled coil; and cold rolling or annealing and cold rolling the coil obtaining cross-sectional hardness from 200 to 400 HV. |
| US10081853B2 |
Corrodible downhole article
A magnesium alloy is suitable for use as a corrodible downhole article, wherein the alloy includes: (a) 11-15 wt % Y, (b) 0.5-5 wt % in total of rare earth metals other than Y, (c) 0-1 wt % Zr, (d) 0.1-5 wt % Ni, and (e) at least 70 wt % Mg. It has been surprisingly found by the inventors that by increasing the Y content of the alloy to the range specified above, increased age hardening response and hence increased 0.2% proof stress can be achieved. |
| US10081850B2 |
Treatment method for solution containing metal ions using cation adsorbent
A cation adsorbent of an embodiment includes tungsten oxide particles having a BET specific surface area in a range of 0.82 m2/g or more and 820 m2/g or less. The cation adsorbent is added to a solution to be treated containing cations being recovery objects, and the cation adsorbent adsorbing the cations is precipitated. The generated precipitate is separated from the solution to recover the cations. |
| US10081846B2 |
Steel wire
A steel wire according to an aspect of the present invention includes a predetermined chemical composition, in which a wire diameter R of the steel wire is 1.0 mm to 3.5 mm, a soft portion is formed along an outer circumference of the steel wire, the Vickers hardness of the soft portion is lower than that of a position of the steel wire at a depth of ¼ of the wire diameter R by Hv 30 or higher, the thickness of the soft portion is 5 μm to 0.1×R mm, the metallographic structure of a center portion of the steel wire contains 95% to 100% of pearlite by area %, the average lamellar spacing of pearlite in a portion from a surface of the steel wire to a depth of 5 μm is less than that of pearlite at the center of the steel wire, the difference between the average lamellar spacing of pearlite in the portion from the surface of the steel wire to the depth of 5 μm and the average lamellar spacing of pearlite at the center of the steel wire is 3 nm to 60 nm, and the tensile strength is 1100 MPa or higher. |
| US10081842B2 |
Prostate cancer gene expression profiles
The present disclosure provides gene expression profiles that are associated with prostate cancer. The gene expression profiles can be used to detect prostate cancer cells in a sample and to distinguish between well differentiated (WD) prostate cancer and poorly differentiated (PD) prostate cancer. Also provided is an array comprising oligonucleotide probes for detecting the unique gene signature associated with WD and/or PD prostate cancer. |
| US10081840B2 |
Gene expression profile as an endometrial receptivity marker
The present invention relates to determining the receptivity of human endometrium from a gene expression profile. More specifically, the invention consists of developing a specific expression microarray of endometrial receptivity (Endometrial Receptivity Array or ERA) which allows evaluating the receptive state of a human endometrium, as well as assessing said state for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. |
| US10081835B2 |
Nucleotide sequencing using an array of independently addressable nanopores
Devices and methods that can detect and control an individual polymer in a mixture is acted upon by another compound, for example, an enzyme, in a nanopore are provided. The devices and methods also determine (˜>50 Hz) the nucleotide base sequence of a polynucleotide under feedback control or using signals generated by the interactions between the polynucleotide and the nanopore. The invention is of particular use in the fields of molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, molecular switches, molecular circuits, and molecular computational devices, and the manufacture thereof. |
| US10081834B2 |
Method for sequencing a template nucleic acid immobilized on a substrate
The present invention is directed to sequencing of nucleic acids. A method is provided for sequencing based on immobilized nucleic acid on a surface. Advantageously, a long range detection mechanism is used for detecting, whether a nucleotide provided to the substrate of a biochip has been incorporated into the immobilized template nucleic acid. Various different alignment means are provided by the present invention which can be used for facilitating a rigidly locking of the orientation of the DNA complex, which complex comprises the template nucleic acid, the primer and the capture nucleic acid. Various different linker systems may be used to immobilize the DNA complex at a first and a second strand end, such that the desired alignment of the DNA complex is achieved. Also co-adsorbed molecules on the substrate surface can be used for such an aligning measure. Additionally, or alternatively, an electrical field may be applied for repelling the DNA complex from the electrode and for facilitating a vertical DNA complex orientation. Advantageously, label-free nucleotides can be used, if desired. |
| US10081833B2 |
Methods, compositions, and kits for detecting allelic variants
In some embodiments, the present inventions relates generally to compositions, methods and kits for use in discriminating sequence variation between different alleles. More specifically, in some embodiments, the present invention provides for compositions, methods and kits for quantitating rare (e.g., mutant) allelic variants, such as SNPs, or nucleotide (NT) insertions or deletions, in samples comprising abundant (e.g., wild type) allelic variants with high specificity and selectivity. In particular, in some embodiments, the invention relates to a highly selective method for mutation detection referred to as competitive allele-specific TaqMan PCR (“cast-PCR”). |
| US10081828B2 |
Microfluidic apparatus, method, and applications
A microfluidic apparatus, method, and associated applications utilize and apply to a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue sample and performing a liquid-liquid extraction to remove the paraffin from the tissue sample prior to a nucleic acid purification step. A microfluidic device includes a dedicated liquid-liquid extraction process vessel, a nucleic acid purification process component, and a nucleic acid amplification reactor. A liquid-liquid extraction and nucleic acid purification kit includes a microfluidic device capable of performing both a liquid-liquid extraction process and a nucleic acid purification process, including a dedicated liquid-liquid extraction process vessel, an immiscible liquid or a precursor phase thereof disposed in the vessel, a nucleic acid purification process component, a nucleic acid amplification reactor fluidically, and a supply of reagents suitable to enable the liquid-liquid extraction process and the nucleic acid purification process. |
| US10081825B2 |
Methods for amplification of nucleic acids utilizing a circularized template prepared from a target nucleic acid
The present invention provides methods of amplifying a target nucleic acid utilizing a circularized template. Circularization may be achieved utilizing a bridging oligonucleotide or an inverter primer. The bridging oligonucleotide or inverted primer is extended forming a concatemeric amplicon that can then be used as a template to provide exponential amplification of the target nucleic acid. |
| US10081824B2 |
Cellulolytic enzyme compositions and uses thereof
The present invention relates to recombinant filamentous fungal host cells producing cellulolytic enzyme compositions and methods of producing and using the compositions. |
| US10081823B2 |
Treatment method for biomass to maximize sugar yield, and additive used in same
Disclosed is a treatment method of biomass to maximize sugar yield, which uses a specific additive which can effectively adsorb lignin-derived compounds and various inhibitors of the enzymatic activity to promote saccharification of cellulose catalyzed by cellulose hydrolases, and thus can maximize sugar yield from pretreated biomass. |
| US10081822B2 |
Microorganism of the genus Escherichia producing L-tryptophan and method for producing L-tryptophan using the same
The present invention relates to a microorganism of the genus Escherichia in which L-tryptophan productivity is improved by inactivating phosphatase activity. Further, the present invention relates to a method for producing L-tryptophan using the microorganism of the genus Escherichia. |
| US10081821B2 |
Methods for efficient production of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in Rhodosporidium and Rhodotorula species
The present invention relates to the field of fungal biotechnology, more particularly to genetic engineering methods for the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in fungal hosts selected from Rhodosporidium and Rhodotorula genera. The present invention further relates to a modified fungal host cell having reduced native aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALD 1) enzyme activity, and methods for producing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and triacylglycerides, by growing said fungal host cell under suitable conditions. |
| US10081820B2 |
Method for producing (Z)-2-benzoyloxy-12-heptadecene and (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene and method for producing (2S,12Z)-2-acetoxy-12-heptadecene
Provided are methods including a method for industrially producing (2S,12Z)-2-acetoxy-12-heptadecene, which is, for example, a sex pheromone of pistachio twig borer. The methods can include a production method comprising a step of reacting racemic (2RS,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene with vinyl benzoate in the presence of a lipase to obtain a mixture of optically active (2R,12Z)-2-benzoyloxy-12-heptadecene of Formula (R,Z-2) and optically active (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene of Formula (S,Z-1), a step of heating the mixture to distill out the optically active (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene (S,Z-1), and a step of acetylating the optically active (2S,12Z)-2-hydroxy-12-heptadecene (S,Z-1) to obtain optically active (2S,12Z)-2-acetoxy-12-heptadecene of Formula (S,Z-3). |
| US10081818B2 |
Chemical engineering processes and apparatus for the synthesis of compounds
The present invention provides methods for producing cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs as well as a system for producing these compounds. The inventive method is directed to contacting a compound according to Formula I or Formula II with a cannabinoid synthase. Also described is a system for producing cannabinoids and cannabinoid analogs by contacting a THCA synthase with a cannabinoid precursor and modifying at least one property of the reaction mixture to influence the quantity formed of a first cannabinoid relative to the quantity formed of a second cannabinoid. |
| US10081784B2 |
Process for the continuous on-site production of percarboxycilic acid solutions and device for its implementation
Provided are various methods and systems for producing peroxycarboxylic acid compositions, and in particular, nonequilibrium compositions of peracetic acid. The methods and systems control flow rates and proportions of feedstocks/reactants, perform the required sequence of reaction steps to produce high yield peroxycarboxcylic acid solutions in a continuous manner, and provide optimal reaction time and reactant mixing for continuous and safe on-site production. |
| US10081783B2 |
Cleaning compositions having an enzyme system
Cleaning compositions having an enzyme system, where the enzyme system includes a nuclease enzyme, an extracellular-polymer-degrading enzyme, and a cleaning adjunct. Methods of making and using such cleaning compositions. Use of an extracellular-polymer-degrading enzyme. |