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| US10417198B1 |
Collaborative data mapping system
A data mapping system provides a share, reusable and single mapping tool for mapping data and data lineage. The mapping system provides a version control functionality in the form of spreadsheet for tracking a plurality of mapping tasks that occur in parallel. The system allows multiple users to view the changes in mapping tasks, thereby improving data mapping visibility. Such visibility can significantly reduce conflicts between different mapping tasks that are independently performed by different teams or persons. |
| US10417187B2 |
Secure compression
In embodiments, secure compression algorithms are provided that may be employed as a single operation on raw data to produce compressed and encrypted data. In embodiments, the algorithms described herein may be performed using any type of dictionary based encryption. In one embodiment, upon adding a new prefix to a dictionary table, the dictionary table may be permuted to randomize the entries into the table. The randomization may be based upon a permutation value generated by a deterministic pseudo-random generator and/or pseudo-random function. Other embodiments of randomization may be employed to provide secure compression. For example, instead of permuting the entire table upon adding a prefix, the prefix may be randomly added to the table. |
| US10417186B2 |
File migration method and apparatus, and storage device
A method for migrating a file in a storage device. The storage device obtains a snapshot of metadata of the file. The snapshot includes logical addresses of data blocks of the file and first write time points of the data blocks. The storage device identifies a logical address of a target data block and a first write time point of the target data block. Then, the storage device obtains a second write time point from the metadata of the file. The second write time point indicates a latest time point of writing the target data block into the storage device. If the first write time point of the target data block is identical to the second write time point, the storage device migrates the target data block to pre-allocated continuous storage space. Thereby, disk defragmentation can be achieved. |
| US10417185B2 |
Gesture based semantic enrichment
Provided are a system and method for semantic generation and enrichment. In one example, the method includes displaying a plurality of tiles on a user interface, each displayed tile visually representing a data entity obtained from a data file, detecting, via the user interface, a selection of a first displayed tile visually representing a first data entity and a second displayed tile visually representing a second data entity, and in response to detecting the selection via the user interface, generating a new data entity based on the first data entity visually represented by the first displayed tile and the second data entity visually represented by the second tile, and displaying a new tile visually representing the newly generated data entity. Accordingly, an end user can provide semantic creation and enrichment to visually displayed data without the need for an administrator. |
| US10417181B2 |
Using location addressed storage as content addressed storage
Some examples describe a method for using location addressed storage as content addressed storage (CAS). A checksum of a file may be generated during transition of the file to a retained state. The generated checksum, which may represent a content address of the file, may be stored in a database. The database may be queried with the content address of the file to retrieve a location address of the file corresponding to the content address of the file. The location address of the file is used to provide access to the file in the file system. |
| US10417180B1 |
Fast recovery of backup cloud gateway following crash without garbage collection
In a cloud storage system, fast recovery from a crash of a cloud gateway or the cloud storage is afforded without the necessity of traditional garbage collection. Data objects are each broken up into a plurality of chunk objects that are prefixed with a unique non-repeating forever increasing generation number that is incremented for each different data object. The chunk objects of a particular data object are identified and listed in a manifest file that is also associated with that generation number. Upon a crash of either the cloud gateway or the cloud storage, a query identifies the cloud and deletes all orphaned chunk objects prefixed by and all manifest files associated with the prevailing generation number at the time of the crash. The deleted chunk objects and manifest files are regenerated and restored to cloud storage to return to consistency. |
| US10417179B2 |
Method for managing files and apparatus using the same
A method for managing files is provided. The method includes steps of: a file managing device (a) detecting a system call corresponding to a file access request from a program executed by the device; and (b) performing, by referring to the detected system call and parameters thereof, at least one of (i) execution of a procedure corresponding to the system call and (ii) supporting execution of the procedure corresponding to the system call, based on at least one file management policy; wherein the policy includes a local file naming policy to determine at least one of a file name and a file path among the parameters, by referring to an attribute thereof, which has at least part of a creation date and time, a modification date and time, a type, a name, an owner, a creator, an access privilege, origin information, version, situational information, a keyword and a subtitle. |
| US10417178B2 |
Systems and methods for electronically generating submittal registers
A system and method for generating a submittal register for various construction projects or other items is disclosed. Among other things, the system and method include inputting the construction project specifications in a file format, such as PDF, into a web application interface to convert the same to a text file, applying an algorithm to the text file, identifying all required submittals into a spreadsheet, running a quality control check of the generated spreadsheet, applying an analysis program to the spreadsheet, generating final submittal register by the program, and delivering the final submittal register. |
| US10417170B2 |
Device, system and method for packet processing to facilitate circuit testing
Techniques and mechanisms to modify packet information in support of on-chip test functionality. In an embodiment, an integrated circuit (IC) chip includes a protocol stack to receive and process packetized information—e.g., where the processing of at least one isochronous timestamp packet (ITP) includes circuitry of the protocol stack replacing non-deterministic data of the ITP with substitute information. A deterministic nature of the substitute information enables the subsequent generation of corresponding signature information which can be used in an evaluation of circuit performance. In another embodiment, the ITP packet is modified at a transaction layer of the protocol stack, and the signature information is determined with an accumulator circuit which is part of another layer of the protocol stack. |
| US10417169B1 |
Methods and apparatus for high-speed serial interface link assist
The present disclosure provides a link assist capability that may be added to a compiled design that includes a transceiver. The transceiver with the link assist capability may be dynamically reconfigured to operate in a link assist mode, which is a diagnostic and test mode. The link assist mode may interact with a HSSI link partner, or a design software tool, or a user-defined program. The link assist mode may also facilitate remote debugging. One embodiment relates to an apparatus for serial interface link assist. Another embodiment relates to a method of dynamic reconfiguration of transceiver settings. Another embodiment relates to a method of tuning a bidirectional serial link. Other features, aspects and embodiments are also disclosed. |
| US10417163B2 |
Electronic device
There is provided an electronic device that includes a plurality of disk drive units, a housing, a connection member, and a damping member. The housing houses the plurality of disk drive units. The connection member keeps a non-contact state between the plurality of disk drive units and connects the plurality of disk drive units. The damping member is arranged between the housing and the connection member and elastically supports the connection member to the housing in three-axis directions orthogonal to each other. |
| US10417160B2 |
System and method for extended peripheral component interconnect express fabrics
An exemplary embodiment extended peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) device includes a host PCIe fabric comprising a host root complex. The host PCIe fabric has a first set of bus numbers and a first memory mapped input/output (MMIO) space on a host CPU. An extended PCIe fabric includes a root complex endpoint (RCEP) as part of an endpoint of the host PCIe fabric. The extended PCIe fabric has a second set of bus numbers and a second MMIO space separate from the first set of bus numbers and the first MMIO space, respectively. |
| US10417153B2 |
Vehicle safety electronic control system
A vehicle safety electronic control system (8) including a first microcontroller (11), a second microcontroller (12), and an inter-processor communication path (13) for bi-directional transfer of data between the microcontrollers (11,12). The system has a first mode of inter-processor communication in which the first microcontroller (11) acts as a master and the second microcontroller (12) acts as a slave, and a second mode of inter-processor communication in which the second microcontroller (12) acts as a master and the first microcontroller (11) acts as a slave. A mode selector (18-20) is provided to select and switch between the first and second modes. |
| US10417150B2 |
Migrating interrupts from a source I/O adapter of a computing system to a destination I/O adapter of the computing system
Migrating interrupts from a source I/O adapter of a computing system to a destination I/O adapter of the computing system, includes: collecting, by a hypervisor of the computing system, interrupt mapping information, where the hypervisor supports operation of a logical partition executing and the logical partition is configured to receive interrupts from the source I/O adapter; configuring, by the hypervisor, the destination I/O adapter with the interrupt mapping information collected by the hypervisor; placing, by the hypervisor, the destination I/O adapter and the source I/O in an error state; deconfiguring the source I/O adapter from the logical partition; and enabling the logical partition and destination I/O adapter to recover from the error state. |
| US10417147B2 |
Buffer device, an electronic system, and a method for operating a buffer device
Embodiments of a buffer device, an electronic system, and a method for operating a buffer device are disclosed. In an embodiment, a buffer device includes buffer bus connections, a peripheral bus interface connectable to a peripheral bus, a buffer memory module, and a buffer memory controller connected between the buffer bus connections, the peripheral bus interface, and the buffer memory module. Each of the buffer bus connections is connectable to a respective peripheral device. The buffer memory module comprises memory segments corresponding to the peripheral devices. The buffer memory controller is configured to control data communications between the buffer bus connections, the peripheral bus interface, and the buffer memory module. |
| US10417145B2 |
Memory system including a plurality of memory devices having different latencies and operation method thereof
A memory system includes memory devices sharing a data bus and a control bus and controlling the memory devices through the control bus, wherein the memory devices have different latencies each other, and a controller transceiving a data with the memory devices through the data bus, wherein the controller may transceive a data with the memory devices during a time corresponding to a data burst length for a moment being the each latencies of the memory devices after transmitting same control signals to the memory devices. |
| US10417139B2 |
Cache management based on types of I/O operations
A list of a first type of tracks in a cache is generated. A list of a second type of tracks in the cache is generated, wherein I/O operations are completed relatively faster to the first type of tracks than to the second type of tracks. A determination is made as to whether to demote a track from the list of the first type of tracks or from the list of the second type of tracks. |
| US10417134B2 |
Cache memory architecture and policies for accelerating graph algorithms
A cache memory may be configured to store a plurality of lines, where each line includes data and metadata. A circuit may be configured to determine a respective number of edges associated with each vertex of a plurality of vertices included in a graph data structure, and sort the graph data structure using the respective number of edges. The circuit may be further configured to determine a reuse value for a particular vertex of the plurality of vertices using a respective address associated with the particular vertex in the sorted graph, and store data and metadata associated with the particular vertex in a particular line of the plurality of lines in the cache memory. |
| US10417132B1 |
System and method to resolve library path in the distributed cluster environment
In general, embodiments of the technology relate to method for resolving a library path in a distributed system. The method includes receiving a path resolution request, issuing a first request to a first node server to obtain a first library name index (LNI) associated with a first portion of the library path, obtaining the first LNI, and generating, based on the first LNI, a second request to a second node server of the plurality of node servers, where the second request is associated with a second portion of the library path. The method further includes after not receiving a second response to the second request: issuing a request message to a set of node servers, receiving, from one of the node servers, a third response to the request message, and resolving the entire library path using, at least in part, the third response. |
| US10417129B2 |
Transactional memory operation success rate
Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods for handling cache prefetch requests. The method includes receiving a request to prefetch data from main memory to a cache. The method further includes based on a determination that the prefetch request is a speculative prefetch request, determining if the cache is being used for transactional memory. The method further includes based on a determination that the cache is not being used for transactional memory, processing the prefetch request. The method further includes based on a determination that the cache is being used for transactional memory, and a determination if the prefetch request can be processed without affecting transactional memory, processing the prefetch request. The method further includes based on a determination that the cache is being used for transactional memory, and a determination if the prefetch request can be processed without affecting transactional memory, rejecting the prefetch request. |
| US10417126B2 |
Non-coherent read in a strongly consistent cache system for frequently read but rarely updated data
A technique relates to enabling a multiprocessor computer system to make a non-coherent request for a cache line. A first processor core sends a non-coherent fetch to a cache. In response to a second processor core having exclusive ownership of the cache line in the cache, the first processor core receives a stale copy of the cache line in the cache based on the non-coherent fetch. The non-coherent fetch is configured to obtain the stale copy for a predefined use. Cache coherency is maintained for the cache, such that the second processor core continues to have exclusive ownership of the cache line while the first processor core receives the stale copy of the cache line. |
| US10417124B2 |
Storage system that tracks mapping to a memory module to be detached therefrom
A storage system connectable to a host includes a plurality of interface units, a plurality of semiconductor memory modules, each being detachably coupled with one of the interface units, and a controller configured to maintain an address conversion table indicating mappings between logical addresses and physical addresses of memory locations in the semiconductor memory modules. When the controller determines that a first semiconductor memory module needs to be detached, the controller converts physical addresses of the first semiconductor memory module into corresponding logical addresses using the address conversion table and copies valid data stored in the corresponding logical addresses to another semiconductor memory module and update the address conversion table to indicate new mappings for the corresponding logical addresses of the valid data. |
| US10417123B1 |
Systems and methods for improving garbage collection and wear leveling performance in data storage systems
Disclosed embodiments are directed to systems and methods for improving garbage collection and wear leveling performance in data storage systems. The embodiments can improve the efficiency of static wear leveling by picking the best candidate block for static wear leveling and/or postponing static wear leveling on certain candidate blocks. In one embodiment, one or more source blocks for a static wear leveling operation are selected based at least on whether the one or more blocks have a low P/E count and contain static data, such as data that has been garbage collected. |
| US10417111B2 |
Correlation of stack segment intensity in emergent relationships
Methods, systems and computer readable medium are provided for sequentially analyzing a series of thread dump samples to estimate the intensity statistic of newly classified stack segments of stack frames. According to one embodiment, a branch point along one or more linearly connected stack frames of a stack segment can be detected, where the stack segment is associated with one or more thread intensity statistic parameters. Upon detecting the branch point along the one or more linearly connected stack frames of the stack segment, the system can split the stack segment into a plurality of new stack segments that each include a subset of the stack frames, where the plurality of new stack segments are referenced by the stack segment. The system can then initialize the one or more thread intensity statistic parameters for each of the new stack segments. |
| US10417109B2 |
Packet flow tracing in a parallel processor complex
Examples of techniques for packet flow tracing in a parallel processor complex are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method may include receiving, at the parallel processor complex, a task to be executed by the parallel processor complex, wherein the parallel processor complex comprises a trace processor and a plurality of task execution processors; creating, by the trace processor, a trace entry by allocating an element from a shared queue; loading, by the trace processor, the trace entry into a common trace buffer; and loading, by the trace processor, the trace entry into a host interface/queue pair index trace buffer. |
| US10417107B2 |
Data logger and method for transmission of data from the data logger to an external data processing device
A data logger includes functional units for acquisition, digitization, storage and evaluation of measurement data and for wireless transmission of data to an external data processing device. The external data processing device provides photographic acquisition for recording of static and/or dynamic patterns of electromagnetic radiation. An optical indicator device emits and/or reflects electromagnetic radiation. The functional unit for data transmission is coupled to the optical indicator device such that data will can be transmitted in coded form via time-controlled and/or intensity-controlled activation. |
| US10417106B2 |
System for sharing processed data between software applications
A system includes a first software module, a storage module and a second software module. The first software module receives first data and analyzes the first data to obtain first processed data corresponding to the first data. The storage module stores the first processed data. The second software module receives second data and obtains values in first processed data corresponding to parameters of the second software module, and analyzes the obtained values and the second data to obtain second processed data. |
| US10417105B2 |
Connection confirmation system, connection detection apparatus, and connection confirmation method
A connection confirmation system includes a connection detection apparatus and an information processing apparatus communicable with each other. The connection detection apparatus acquires a setting relating to a connection mode of a device to be connected to a sound processing apparatus, detects a connection mode of a device actually connected to the sound processing apparatus, and determines a difference between the detected actual connection mode and the connection mode indicated by the acquired setting. |
| US10417104B2 |
Data processing system with built-in self-test and method therefor
A scan circuit and methods of operating a scan circuit are provided. The method for operating a scan circuit includes providing a first scan flip-flop which includes an overwrite feature. With the overwrite feature enabled, a change in functional behavior of the first scan flip-flop occurs based on a control signal. The method may further include capturing data at a first input of the first scan flip-flop during a first state of the control signal and resetting captured data by using the overwrite feature during a first transition of the control signal. The method may further include forming a scan chain with one or more of the first scan flip-flops and one or more second scan flip-flops. The second scan flip-flops may include a similar overwrite feature, having the overwrite feature disabled. |
| US10417095B2 |
Fast convergence for failures of large scale virtual ethernet segments in EVPN and PBB-EVPN
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for fast convergence for virtual ethernet segments in EVPN and PBB-EVPN networks are disclosed. A first provider edge (PE) device can receive one or more advertising messages corresponding to one or more virtual ethernet segments, wherein each of the one or more advertising messages can include a port identifier. The first PE device maintains a table including the one or more virtual ethernet segments and the corresponding port identifier. The first PE device can receive a failure message from a second PE device that identifies a first port on the second PE device, and identifies, based on the table, at least one affected virtual ethernet segment that is associated with the first port. The first PE device can remove any routes that are associated with the at least one affected virtual ethernet segment and trigger mass designated-forwarding election for impacted virtual ethernet segments. |
| US10417092B2 |
Incremental RAID stripe update parity calculation
Incremental RAID stripe update parity calculation includes receiving a first portion of data of a RAID stripe for writing to a first memory location of a plurality of solid state drives. A first parity value is calculated for the first portion of data of the RAID stripe. A second portion of data of the RAID stripe is received for writing to a second memory location that is different from the first memory location A second parity value is calculated in dependence upon the second portion of the data of the RAID stripe and upon the first parity value Responsive to successfully writing the second portion of data of the RAID stripe, the first parity value is replaced with the second parity value. |
| US10417090B2 |
Computing system with data protection mechanism and method of operation thereof
A computing system includes: a data block including data pages and each of the data pages includes data sectors and each of the data sectors include sector data and a sector redundancy; a storage engine, coupled to the data block, configured to: apply a first protection across the data pages, apply a second protection across the data sectors, and correct at least one of the data sectors when a sector correction with the sector redundancy failed with the first protection and the second protection. |
| US10417089B2 |
Data storage device extending erasures for LDPC-type decoding
A data storage device is disclosed comprising a non-volatile storage medium (NVSM). A reliability metric for each symbol of each of a plurality of codewords read from the NVSM is generated, and a number of erasures for a first codeword are generated, wherein the number of erasures exceeds the correction power of the first codeword. A reliability metric of the first codeword is modified corresponding to one of the erasures. The reliability metrics for each codeword including the modified reliability metrics of the first codeword are first iteratively processed using a low density parity check (LDPC) type decoder, thereby first updating the reliability metric for each symbol of each codeword. The reliability metrics for the first codeword are second updated using the parity sector, and the second updated reliability metrics for the first codeword are second iteratively processed using the LDPC-type decoder. |
| US10417077B2 |
Software handling of hardware errors
A system and method that detects hardware and software errors in an embedded system that includes detecting or measuring an operating state; causing one or more computation engines to operates in group synchrony; causing one or more active monitors that monitor the computation engines to an automotive integrity level to operate in group synchrony; synchronizing the communication between and from the plurality of computation engines and the plurality of active monitors, respectively; and arbitrating the output generated by the computation engines and the active monitors. |
| US10417075B2 |
Method and system for problem modification and processing
A notification of a problem associated with an application may be received. A difference may be determined between a problem version of the application and an operational version of the application to identify a change associated with the problem. A person associated with the change may be determined. A task of resolving the problem may be assigned to the person associated with the change. A person may be notified of the problem and of the assigning of the task based on the identified change. A modification may be performed to resolve the problem associated with the change based on the determining of the difference. |
| US10417074B2 |
SMS-based backup notification system for storage systems
A method for notifying a system administrator of a storage-system-related problem is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes detecting a problem on a storage system comprising an array of storage drives. The method determines availability of a primary communication system used to notify a system administrator of the problem. In certain embodiments, this includes sending a message through the primary communication system and waiting for a response. In the event the primary communication system is available, the method notifies the system administrator of the problem through the primary communication system. In the event the primary communication system is not available, the method uses an SMS-based communication system to notify the system administrator of the problem. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed. |
| US10417072B2 |
Scalable predictive early warning system for data backup event log
Techniques to detect backup-related anomalies are disclosed. In various embodiments, a processor is used to generate based at least in part on backup log data associated with a training period a predictive model. The predictive model is to detect, using the processor, anomalies in corresponding backup log data associated with a detection period. |
| US10417068B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and computer program product
An information processing apparatus includes a receiving unit and a determining unit. The receiving unit receives read information that is read by a reading unit from a storage medium a plurality of number of times. The determining unit determines abnormality in a reading process performed by the reading unit, based on a first result acquired by comparing a time interval of reading the read information with a first threshold, or on a second result acquired by comparing the number of times the reading is performed with a second threshold. |
| US10417067B2 |
Session based packet mirroring in a network ASIC
A forwarding pipeline of a forwarding engine includes a mirror bit mask vector with one bit per supported independent mirror session. Each bit in the mirror bit mask vector can be set at any point in the forwarding pipeline when the forwarding engine determines that conditions for a corresponding mirror session are met. At the end of the forwarding pipeline, if any of the bits in the mirror bit mask vector is set, then a packet, the mirror bit mask vector and a pointer to the start of a mirror destination linked list are forwarded to the multicast replication engine. The mirror destination linked list typically defines a rule for mirroring. The multicast replication engine mirrors the packet according to the mirror destination linked list and the mirror bit mask vector. |
| US10417064B2 |
Method of randomly distributing data in distributed multi-core processor systems
The present disclosure relates to data distribution amongst nodes in a computing system. For example, a controller device of the computing system may first identify one or more nodes in a network that are available for data processing and/or storage tasks. The controller device may next assign data processing and/or storage tasks to one or more nodes. Data processing and/or storage tasks may be efficiently (e.g., randomly and/or evenly) distributed amongst one or more core processors of the assigned nodes. Techniques described herein help to balance the utilization of computing resources and minimize the risk of lost data during reconfigurations and/or network failures. |
| US10417056B2 |
Systems and methods for performing concurrency restriction and throttling over contended locks
A concurrency-restricting lock may divide a set of threads waiting to acquire the lock into an active circulating set (ACS) that contends for the lock, and a passive set (PS) that awaits an opportunity to contend for the lock. The lock, which may include multiple constituent lock types, lists, or queues, may be unfair over the short term, but improve throughput of the underlying multithreaded application. Culling and long-term fairness policies may be applied to the lock to move excess threads from the ACS to the PS or promote threads from the PS to the ACS. These policies may constraint the size or distribution of threads in the ACS (which may be NUMA-aware). A waiting policy may avoid aggressive promotion from the PS to the ACS, and a short-term fairness policy may move a thread from the tail of a list or queue to its head. |
| US10417055B2 |
Runtime movement of microprocess components
A computer-implemented method of movement of microprocess components in a computer environment which includes: dividing a process into a plurality of microprocess components, the process to be run in a computer environment; creating a plurality of microprocess component placement combinations for the microprocess components, each combination comprising a placement of two or more microprocessor components in the computer environment; computing a utility score for each combination of microprocess components based on minimizing an end to end time for the combination of microprocess components and resource used for the combination of microprocess components; choosing the microprocessor component placement combination that has the best utility score; and assigning the microprocess component placement combination with the best utility score to placement in the computer environment. |
| US10417052B2 |
Integrated heterogeneous processing units
According to an example, an instruction to run a kernel of an application on an apparatus having a first processing unit integrated with a second processing unit may be received. In addition, an application profile for the application at a runtime of the application kernel on the second processing unit may be created, in which the application profile identifies an affinity of the application kernel to be run on either the first processing unit or the second processing unit, and identifies a characterization of an input data set of the application. The application profile may also be stored in a data store. |
| US10417051B2 |
Synchronizing shared resources in an order processing environment using a synchronization component
An order processing system can include an order processing container, a factory registry, a relationship registry, and synchronization function component. The order processing system can handle orders, which are build plans including a set of tasks. The tasks can specify programmatic actions which may include creation, deletion, and modification of resources and resource topologies. The order processing container can be central engine that programmatically drives order processing actions. The factory registry can support a creation and deletion of resource instances in a resource topology defined by at least one order. The relationship registry can maintain relationships among resources. The synchronization function component can permit transparent usage of shared resources in accordance with shared usage resource topology parameters specified within processed orders. |
| US10417050B2 |
Apparatus and method to control calculation resources of an information processing device based on predictive values of reference data
An apparatus stores plural pieces of reference data selected based on operation data input from a host OS executed by an information processing device. The apparatus selects one or more pieces of selection reference data from the plural pieces of reference data, based on a plurality of correlation coefficients which are calculated upon receiving a predictive demand and which respectively indicate correlations between predictive target reference data indicating reference data to be predicted and other reference data. The apparatus calculates predictive values of the predictive target reference data, based on the selected one or more pieces of selection reference data, and controls the plurality of calculation resources for the information processing device, based on the predictive values of the predictive target reference data and a predetermined reference value. |
| US10417047B2 |
Virtual machine memory overcommit by reverse ballooning
A virtual machine memory overcommit system includes an initialization memory, a device memory, at least one processor in communication with the initialization memory and the device memory, a guest operating system (OS) including a device driver, and a hypervisor executing on the at least one processor. The hypervisor is configured to expose the initialization memory to the guest OS of a virtual machine, initialize the guest OS, and expose the device memory to the guest OS. The device driver is configured to query an amount of memory available from the device memory and report the amount of memory available to the guest OS. |
| US10417044B2 |
System interventions based on expected impacts of system events on scheduled work units
A method and system. System event historical information indicative of previous occurrences in a computing system of system events is retrieved. Work unit historical information indicative of previous executions of work units is retrieved. Expected impacts of impacting system events of the system events on the execution of one or more impacted work units of the work units are estimated according to the system event historical information and the work unit historical information. Expected problems in a workload plan are predicted in response to any current occurrences of the impacting system events according to the corresponding expected impacts and the workload plan An intervention program of one or more system interventions on the computing system is established, the system interventions addressing the current occurrences of the impacting system events according to the corresponding expected problems. An indication of the intervention program for programming the system interventions accordingly is outputted. |
| US10417039B2 |
Event processing using a scorable tree
Methods, systems, and computer program products for dispatching an incoming event are described. A scorable tree is obtained and the incoming event is submitted to a root node of the scorable tree for processing. The incoming event is augmented with scoring data generated by the root node to create a scoring event and the scoring event is iteratively passed from each parent node of the scorable tree to each corresponding child node of the scorable tree for further processing until each leaf node of each branch of the scorable tree is reached, wherein each child node augments an incoming scoring event with additional scoring data and each leaf node generates an intermediate scoring event. Each intermediate scoring result is iteratively passed from each child node of the scorable tree to each corresponding parent node, where each child node produces a scoring result, the scoring result comprising an identification of a path to one or more selected child nodes and final scoring information based on data received from one or more corresponding child nodes. |
| US10417037B2 |
Systems and methods for integrating third party services with a digital assistant
The electronic device with one or more processors and memory receives an input of a user. The electronic device, in accordance with the input, identifies a respective task type from a plurality of predefined task types associated with a plurality of third party service providers. The respective task type is associated with at least one third party service provider for which the user is authorized and at least one third party service provider for which the user is not authorized. In response to identifying the respective task type, the electronic device sends a request to perform at least a portion of a task to a third party service provider of the plurality of third party service providers that is associated with the respective task type. |
| US10417035B2 |
Virtual redundancy for active-standby cloud applications
Virtual redundancy for active-standby cloud applications is disclosed herein. A virtual machine (“VM”) placement scheduling system is disclosed herein. The system can compute, for each standby VM of a plurality of available standby VMs, a minimum required placement overlap delta to meet an entitlement assurance rate (“EAR”) threshold. The system can compute a minimum number of available VM slots for activating each standby VM to meet the EAR threshold. For each standby VM of a given application, the system can filter out any server of a plurality of servers that does not meet criteria. If a given server meets the criteria, the system can add the given server to a candidate list; sort, in descending order, the candidate list by the minimum required placement overlap delta and the number of available virtual machine slots; and select, from the candidate list of servers, a candidate server from atop the candidate list. |
| US10417030B2 |
Apparatus and method for compile time construction of memory structures
An apparatus and method for reducing boot time of an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a processor including at least one system register; and an Operating System (OS) including an OS component having at least one reserved area, each reserved area including a static memory structure. The OS component is configured to, during a booting process, copy addresses of the at least one static memory structure into at least one of the plurality of system registers, and initialize the static memory structures located at the copied addresses. |
| US10417029B2 |
Virtual machine migration
The present subject matter relates to migration of virtual machines. In an example implementation, a FC port of a hypervisor is identified, where the FC port has the same label as a label associated with a source FC port supporting a virtual initiator port of a virtual machine (VM) on a source hypervisor. The same label is indicative of at least same bandwidth availability on the source FC port and the destination FC port, and same FC fabric to which the source FC port and the destination FC port are connected. The virtual initiator port of the VM is placed on the identified FC port to migrate the VM from the source hypervisor to the hypervisor. |
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Remote management of virtual machines hosted in a private network
Management of virtual machines within a private network may be provided from a server application, such as a web application, on a machine remote from a private network. The server application receives management commands and communications the management commands in a vendor independent format to a client application within the private network. The client application receives the management commands, instantiates the management commands into a vendor specific definition and redirects the management commands to the virtual machine host for appropriate execution. |
| US10417027B1 |
Virtual machine proxy server for hyper-V image backup and recovery
A snapshot of a remote virtual machine within a cluster of nodes is taken by using an image writer with a snapshot provider. A set of backup components is recorded by using a cluster interface. The remote virtual machine is reconstructed by using the snapshot and a framework with the set of backup components. |
| US10417022B2 |
Online video playback analysis and assistance
In an approach for providing assistance to a user viewing an online video, the computer receives an online video. The computer determines that an uncommon action occurs with the online video. The computer receives an issue based on the uncommon action. The computer receives one or more responses associated with the received issue. The computer identifies an at least one response from the received one or more responses associated with the received issue. The computer provides the identified at least one response. |
| US10417019B2 |
Method of screen splitting and electronic device adapted to the method
Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a screen splitting method and an electronic device adapted to the method. Embodiments determine a split ratio of lock screen based on the communication information between electronic devices, split the lock screen according to the determined split ratio of lock screen, and display the split screens. The screen splitting method includes: checking communication information corresponding to a contact selected by a user; determining a split ratio of lock screen based on the checked communication information; and displaying the lock screens split based on the split ratio of lock screen. Other embodiments may be implemented. |
| US10417018B2 |
Navigation of immersive and desktop shells
Desktop as an immersive application techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an immersive environment module is configured to provide an immersive shell through which a user may interact with applications of a computing device. The immersive environment module is further configured to provide a desktop shell within the immersive shell to support additional techniques for interaction with the application of the computing device. The desktop shell, for instance, may be configured for accessibility similar to that provided to applications in the immersive shell. |
| US10417013B1 |
Configuration system and method for individual hierarchally modeled sub-systems of an integrated computing system
An integrated computing system configuration system includes a computer-based system that when executed, receives component definitions associated with physical components that are to be configured in a portion of a first sub-system of a first customized integrated computing system. Using the received component definitions, the system generates the first sub-system definition, which can be combined with a second sub-system definition to form a first integrated computing system. The system may also combine the first sub-system definition with another second sub-system definitions to form a second customized integrated computing system definition that is different from the first customized integrated computing system definition. |
| US10417009B2 |
Fast computer startup
Fast computer startup is provided by, upon receipt of a shutdown command, recording state information representing a target state. In this target state, the computing device may have closed all user sessions, such that no user state information is included in the target state. However, the operating system may still be executing. In response to a command to startup the computer, this target state may be quickly reestablished from the recorded target state information. Portions of a startup sequence may be performed to complete the startup process, including establishing user state. To protect user expectations despite changes in response to a shutdown command, creation and use of the file holding the recorded state information may be conditional on dynamically determined events. Also, user and programmatic interfaces may provide options to override creation or use of the recorded state information. |
| US10417005B2 |
Multi-multidimensional computer architecture for big data applications
A data processing apparatus is provided comprising a front-end interface electronically coupled to a main processor. The front-end interface is configured to receive data stored in a repository, in particular an external storage and/or a network, determine whether the data is a single-access data or a multiple-access data by analyzing an access parameter designating the data, route the multiple-access data for processing by the main processor, and route the single-access data for pre-processing by the front-end interface and routing results of the pre-processing to the main processor. |
| US10417002B2 |
Hazard detection of out-of-order execution of load and store instructions in processors without using real addresses
Technical solutions are described for hazard detection of out-of-order execution of load and store instructions without using real addresses in a processing unit. An example includes an out-of-order load-store unit (LSU) for transferring data between memory and registers. The LSU detects a store-hit-load (SHL) in an out-of-order execution of instructions based only on effective addresses by: determining an effective address associated with a store instruction; determining whether a load instruction entry using said effective address is present in a load reorder queue; and indicating that a SHL has been detected based at least in part on determining that load instruction entry using said effective address is present in the load reorder queue. The LSU, in response to detecting the SHL, flushes instructions starting from a load instruction corresponding to the load instruction entry. |
| US10416993B2 |
Mobile application update manager
A mobile application update manager functioning on a user device defers a new update for a mobile application for a first time period. The mobile application update manager predicts a time and size of a next update for the mobile application, a set of changes associated with the new update, and a relevancy of the set of changes to a user of the user device. The mobile application update manager recommends if the new update should be implemented or if the user should defer until a next update is available for the mobile application. |
| US10416980B2 |
Intelligent location based services and navigation hybrid system
An intelligent location based services and navigation hybrid system comprising a client having location based service capability and a server, the system setting a condition for new or updates of a relevant information by the server and/or client, selecting the relevant information for the updates by the server, transmitting the relevant information from the server, receiving the updates of the relevant information by the client, and selecting an operational mode by the client. |
| US10416975B2 |
Compiling a parallel loop with a complex access pattern for writing an array for GPU and CPU
Computer-implemented methods are provided for compiling a parallel loop and generating Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) code and Central Processing Unit (CPU) code for writing an array for the GPU and the CPU. A method includes compiling the parallel loop by (i) checking, based on a range of array elements to be written, whether the parallel loop can update all of the array elements and (ii) checking whether an access order of the array elements that the parallel loop reads or writes is known at compilation time. The method further includes determining an approach, from among a plurality of available approaches, to generate the CPU code and the GPU code based on (i) the range of the array elements to be written and (ii) the access order to the array elements in the parallel loop. |
| US10416974B2 |
Dynamic tracer message logging based on bottleneck detection
A monitoring system monitors processing of incoming messages by an application, and logs data related to performance of the application. The application includes a plurality of checkpoints, and the monitoring system logs data upon each message traversing the checkpoints in the application. The monitoring system is configured to dynamically modify checkpoints within the application based on latency detection of portions of the application, resulting in improved granularity/resolution of the data collected from congested portions of the application, and reducing the performance penalty of the monitoring system from portions of the application that are not congested. |
| US10416969B2 |
System for the discovery and provisioning of artifacts and composites
A system for automatically assisted generation of composite applications composed of instantiable components performs the steps of: a) dynamically accessing a data source of one or more components being potentially suitable for being used within the composite application, b) parsing the data source for a predetermined searched component according to a predetermined functionality specification standard, c) ranking found components according to predetermined ranking criteria, d) defining a list of selected usable components from the ranking, e) storing at least a subset of the selected components locally, and f) automatically deploying the composite application from the selected components. |
| US10416967B2 |
Method of optimizing vargs in object-oriented programming languages
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for optimizing variable size arguments in a programming language are provided. The method includes finding, in a target program, a call site having a variable-length argument. The method also includes generating a converted code for a callee of the call site, the generating including converting the variable-length argument to a plurality of arguments. The method further includes translating the call site to a call code for calling the converted code with the plurality of arguments instead of the variable-length argument. |
| US10416966B2 |
Data processing systems for identity validation of data subject access requests and related methods
In particular embodiments, a computer-implemented data processing method for responding to a data subject access request comprises: (A) receiving a data subject access request from a requestor comprising one or more request parameters; (B) validating an identity of the requestor by prompting the requestor to identify information associated with the requestor; (C) in response to validating the identity of the requestor, processing the request by identifying one or more pieces of personal data associated with the requestor, the one or more pieces of personal data being stored in one or more data repositories associated with a particular organization; and (D) taking one or more actions based at least in part on the data subject access request, the one or more actions including one or more actions related to the one or more pieces of personal data. |
| US10416965B2 |
Random telegraph noise native device for true random number generator and noise injection
A method (and system) for generating random numbers includes setting a drain voltage Vd on an MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor) device and a gate voltage Vg of the MOSFET device so that the MOSFET device comprises a noise source configured in a manner such as to tune as desired a random number statistical distribution of an output of the MOSFET device. An output voltage of the MOSFET is provided as an input signal into a low noise amplifier and an output voltage of the low noise amplifier provides values for a random number generator. |
| US10416963B2 |
Bounds checking
A data processing apparatus is provided, for performing a determination of whether a value falls within a boundary defined by a lower limit between 0 and 2m and an upper limit between 0 and 2m. The apparatus includes storage circuitry that stores each of the lower limit and the upper limit in a compressed form as a mantissa of q |
| US10416956B2 |
Display apparatus and method of controlling the same
A display apparatus controlled based on a user's uttered voice and a method of controlling a display apparatus based on a user's uttered voice are provided. A display apparatus includes a processor, a memory, and a display. The processor is configured to receive an uttered voice of a user, determine text corresponding to the uttered voice of the user as an intermediate recognition result, determine a command based on a result obtained by comparing the intermediate recognition result with a previous intermediate recognition result that is stored in the memory, and perform an operation according to the command. |
| US10416955B2 |
Power reduction through clock management
Power reduction through clock management techniques are disclosed. In one aspect, the clock management is applied to a clock signal on a SOUNDWIRE™ communication bus. In particular, a control system associated with a master device on the communication bus may evaluate frequency requirements of audio streams on the communication bus and select a lowest possible clock frequency that meets the frequency requirements. Lower clock frequencies result in fewer clock transitions and result in a net power saving relative to higher clock frequencies. In the event of a clock frequency change, the master device communicates the clock frequency that will be used prospectively to slave devices on the communication bus, and all devices transition to the new frequency at the same frame boundary. In addition to the power savings, exemplary aspects of the present disclosure do not impact an active audio stream. |
| US10416948B2 |
Head mount display and method for controlling output of the same
A head mount display and method for outputting an output of the same are discussed. The method includes outputting a first task from the head mount display, the first task including at least one of a first video output and a first audio output; recognizing a portable device, which outputs a second task including at least one of a second video output and a second audio output; determining whether the first and second video outputs are swapping targets, if the portable device is recognized; swapping the first video output with the second video output if the first and second video outputs are determined to be swapping targets; determining whether the first and second audio outputs are swapping targets, if the portable device is recognized; and swapping the first audio output with the second audio output if the first and second audio outputs are determined to be swapping targets. |
| US10416943B2 |
Image formation system, image formation system control method, and computer-readable recording medium storing image formation system control program
Provided is an image formation system including a plurality of image formation devices, for example, two image formation devices. The image formation devices each include a human body detector that detects whether human bodies are present in the vicinity of respective image formation devices. The image formation system stores information based on the result of human body detection by the human body detector and manages the tendency of persons in the vicinity of the image formation devices in accordance with the stored information. |
| US10416941B2 |
Communication device, non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing computer-readable instructions for communication device, and method performed by communication device
A communication device may, in a specific situation where the communication device is in a parent station state in which the communication device operates as a parent station of a first wireless network and N pieces of first external devices participate in the first wireless network as child stations, receive a belonging request from a second external device. The communication device may shift from the parent station state to a first state, in a case where the belonging request is received in the specific situation, execute a wireless communication of target data with the second external device, shift from the first state to the parent station state, and cause M pieces of the first external devices among the N pieces of the first external devices to participate in the first wireless network again as child stations after the communication device has been shifted to the parent station state. |
| US10416933B2 |
Information processing device and non-transitory computer readable medium for notification of linkage function
An information processing device includes a controller that controls a notification of a linkage function executable by using plural devices, by transmitting information of the plural devices to an operation assistant. In a further modification of the invention, the controller may control the notification of the linkage function when an image as the information is connected to an image associated with the operation assistant. |
| US10416928B2 |
Data storage system and process for data compression of distributed data in a scalable cluster system and computer program for such data storage system
The present disclosure relates to storing a data object to one or more storage devices of the data storage system in units of data blocks; storing a metadata structure for the data object including one or more direct metadata nodes, and optionally including a root metadata node and optionally further including one or more indirect metadata nodes, each direct metadata node including block pointers referencing respective data blocks of the respective data object; dividing the data object into plural compression units; compressing each compression unit of the plural compression units to a respective compressed unit associated with the respective compression unit; modifying, for each compression unit, block pointers of the direct metadata node referencing respective data blocks of the respective compression unit on the basis of the associated compressed unit; and managing I/O access to the data object based on the metadata structure of the data object. |
| US10416927B2 |
Processing in memory
Apparatuses and methods are provided for processing in memory. An example apparatus comprises a host and a processing in memory (PIM) capable device coupled to the host via an interface comprising a sideband channel. The PIM capable device comprises an array of memory cells coupled to sensing circuitry and is configured to perform bit vector operations on data stored in the array, and the host comprises a PIM control component to perform virtual address resolution for PIM operations prior to providing a number of corresponding bit vector operations to the PIM capable device via the sideband channel. |
| US10416924B1 |
Identifying workload characteristics in dependence upon storage utilization
Accumulating application-level statistics in a storage system that includes a plurality of block storage devices, including: identifying, from data stored on a block storage device, one or more sub-regions of the data stored on the block storage device that are associated with an application; and compiling, from statistics maintained for each of the one or more sub-regions of the stored data associated with the application, cumulative statistics for the application. |
| US10416922B1 |
Block-based backups for large-scale volumes and advanced file type devices
Embodiments are directed to a method of performing block based backups for large-scale source volumes, by obtaining a total source volume size to determine if the source volume exceeds 64 TB, creating a number of sub-volumes to divide the total source volume into discrete sub-volumes of 64 TB each, and storing in an advanced file type device (AFTD), upon a read operation for a block based backup operation, each block of the source volume into a corresponding sub-volume of the sub-volumes. The method determines a block number and offset of each block and derives the corresponding sub-volume from the offset. Each sub-volume represents an individual saveset of the backup operation, and the container manages the individual saveset for the block based backup operation. |
| US10416913B2 |
Information processing device that monitors operation of storage utilizing specific device being connected to storage
An information processing device including: a processor configured to collect information on a connected expansion device; and a controller configured to receive the information on the expansion device from the processor, to determine, with respect to a type of an expansion device, whether the expansion device is a specific device that is connected to a storage, and to perform, when the expansion device has been determined to be the specific device, monitoring processing of monitoring an operation of the storage based on information on the storage that is obtained from the specific device. |
| US10416912B2 |
Efficiently training memory device chip select control
A chip select training mode (CSTM) enables a memory subsystem to train a chip select signal separately from command bus training. A memory device and a memory controller can connect via a command bus including a chip select signal line. Instead of training the chip select along with other signal lines of the command bus, a CSTM mode enables the memory subsystem to more accurately train the chip select. The memory device can be triggered for CSTM mode with a command, and then train voltage margining for the CS signal line to align chip select signaling with the memory subsystem clock signal. |
| US10416911B2 |
Making more active use of a secondary storage system
Techniques are disclosed which allow a secondary storage system to provide data to non-production workloads in conjunction with performing data backup and protection tasks. As disclosed, a secondary storage system exposes backup data stored by the secondary storage system to other workloads, such as test and development applications, data analytics, etc. These non-production workloads can run at the same time the secondary storage system provides backup services to a primary storage system. This consolidation eliminates the need for an enterprise to deploy separate storage clusters for analytics, test and development applications, etc. and eliminates unnecessary copies of data. |
| US10416909B2 |
Methods for phase-change memory array
Methods of operating phase-change memory arrays are described. A method includes determining a pattern to be written to a phase-change memory array and executing, according to the pattern, two or more proper reset sequences on the phase-change memory array to write the pattern to the phase-change memory array. Another method includes executing a set sequence on a phase-change memory array and performing a proper read of the phase-change memory array to obtain a pattern derived from executing the set sequence. |
| US10416907B2 |
Storage system, storage control apparatus, and method of controlling a storage device
A storage system includes a storage device including a first memory area and a second memory area, and a storage control apparatus configured to receive a first command requesting write of first data, cause the storage device to store the first data in the first memory area based on the first command, determine whether to cause the storage device to execute garbage collection on the first memory area based on a data amount of the first data, transmit a first instruction that instructs the storage device to execute the garbage collection on the first memory area, and cause the storage device to store second data in the second memory area when the garbage collection on the first memory area is being executed based on the first instruction and the processor receives a second command requesting write of the second data. |
| US10416906B2 |
Rebalancing efficiency with optimal logical insertion locations
A method includes determining, by a managing unit of a dispersed storage network (DSN), an addition of a new storage unit to a group of storage units. The DSN includes a logical address space divided into a set of logical address sub-spaces, one of which is allocated to the group of storage units. The method further includes reorganizing, by the managing unit, distribution of the logical address sub-space among the new storage unit and each storage unit in the group of storage units to produce a reorganized logical address sub-space. The allocation includes the new storage unit's portion being between portions of first and second storage units. The method further includes transferring, by the first storage unit, a first group of encoded data slices to the new storage unit and transferring, by the second storage unit, a second group of encoded data slices to the new storage unit. |
| US10416904B1 |
Method and system for recovering storage object records in solid state memory
A method for recovering storage object records in solid state memory. The method includes, for each memory location of a solid state memory region, reading data fragment metadata and identifying, based on the data fragment metadata, a storage object. The storage object occupies a subset of memory locations of the memory locations of the solid state memory region. The method further includes identifying a first and a last memory location of the subset of memory locations, and restoring a storage object record for the storage object, wherein the storage object record comprises variables that enable a logical to physical address translation for the storage object. |
| US10416902B2 |
Memory management method for grouping physical erasing units to region corresponding to programming mode, and memory control circuit unit and memory storage device using the method
A memory management method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are provided. The method includes: determining whether a relative relation between a first wear value of first physical erasing units initially configured to be programmed based on a first programming mode and a second wear value of second physical erasing units initially configured to be programmed based on a second programming mode is satisfied; and when the relative relation between the first wear value and the second wear value is not satisfied, selecting one or more third physical erasing units from second physical erasing units. The method also includes: programming the one or more third physical erasing units based on the first programming mode to store first data received from a host system into the one or more third physical erasing units. |
| US10416901B1 |
Storage element cloning in presence of data storage pre-mapper with multiple simultaneous instances of volume address using virtual copies
A mapping apparatus comprises a mapper that translates from an input key to an output key in one or more storage devices. A pre-mapper for processing update operations comprises a plurality of mapping tablets and an in-memory look-up filter to identify a given mapping table storing a given input key. The mapping tablets comprise at least one dynamic in-memory ingress tablet and a plurality of persisted frozen tablets. For a given update operation, a first entry is added to one dynamic in-memory ingress tablet comprising the input key for the given update operation and a corresponding output key where data for the given update operation is stored; and a second entry is added to the look-up filter comprising the input key of the first entry and an identifier of the dynamic in-memory ingress tablet storing the first entry for the given update operation. The dynamic in-memory ingress tablet is persisted as a persisted frozen tablet. A given storage element is cloned by making a copy of the given storage element and assigning a storage element address of a new internal identifier to the given source storage element and to the virtual copy of the given source storage element, wherein each storage element is assigned a generation number starting at an initial value. |
| US10416897B2 |
Memory system with latency distribution optimization and an operating method thereof
A memory system and an operating method thereof include: at least a CPU including multiple CPU cores, wherein the multiple CPU cores include reserved CPU cores and host CPU cores; at least a PCIe link coupled with the CPU, wherein the PCIe link includes at least a PCIe switch and a plurality of memory devices; and the plurality of memory devices coupled with the host CPU cores through respective workload threads and interrupt handlers, wherein the workload threads and interrupt handlers of each of the host CPU cores are configured to be optimized, the host CPU cores are isolated for the optimized workloads threads and interrupt handlers, and the workload threads and interrupt handlers are executed at the host CPU cores coupled thereto. |
| US10416893B2 |
Methods of operating mobile devices and mobile devices
A method of operating a mobile device including an embedded storage having a first capacity includes recognizing, in an application processor of the mobile device, that an external storage is connected to the mobile device, and measuring a performance of the external storage in the application processor of the mobile device. When the performance is equal to or greater than a reference value, the embedded storage and the external storage are constituted into one parallel processing storage, and workload is allocated by memory control module of the application processor to the embedded storage and the external storage based on a first performance of the embedded storage and a second performance of the external storage. |
| US10416890B2 |
Application execution enclave memory page cache management method and apparatus
Apparatuses, methods and storage medium associated with application execution enclave cache management, are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an apparatus may include one or more processors with supports for application execution enclaves; cache memory coupled with the one or more processors to be organized into a plurality of cache pages; and an exception handler to be operated by the one or more processors to handle cache page fault exceptions, wherein to handle cache page fault exceptions includes to handle a cache page fault triggered to request additional allocation of one or more cache pages to an execution enclave of an application. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10416887B1 |
Hybrid storage device and system
A hybrid storage device includes at least a first storage device operating under a first storage interface protocol, at least a second storage device operating under a second storage interface protocol, and a drive controller interface. The drive controller interface has a front-end for connecting to a host via a host interface protocol, a back-end for connecting to the first storage device via the first storage interface protocol, and to the second storage device via the second storage interface protocol, and a respective translation module for translating between the host interface protocol and a respective one of the first and second storage interface protocols. The hybrid storage device may be included in a hybrid storage system with a host processor. The host interface protocol may be the same as one of the first and second storage interface protocols, such as NVMe. The protocols may be implemented in hardware or software. |
| US10416885B2 |
User input prediction
Disclosed are systems and methods that model a user's interaction with a user interface. There is provided a data input system, comprising a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive user input. The system comprises a plurality of models, each of which relates previous user input events corresponding to a target to that target. An input probability generator is configured to generate, in association with the plurality of models, a probability that a user input event corresponds to a particular target. There is also provided a method of modelling a target of a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive input, by modelling for each target previous user input events which correspond to that target. Furthermore, there is provided a method of inputting data into a system comprising a user interface having a plurality of targets and being configured to receive input. The method comprises generating using an input probability generator in association with a plurality of models, each model relating previous input events corresponding to a target to that target, a probability that a user input event corresponds to a particular target. |
| US10416882B2 |
Displaying options, assigning notification, ignoring messages, and simultaneous user interface displays in a messaging application
An electronic device with a touch-sensitive surface and display can execute a messaging application. In the messaging application, swipe options can be displayed for messages and threads. Swipe options correspond to actions that can be taken on the messages or threads. Messages and threads can be associated with notification rules as well as be ignored. Composition interfaces and messages can be displayed simultaneously in the messaging application. The messaging application can display a conversation view of a message thread with a common header that can include subject information and names of participants in the threads. The messaging application allows for adding and removing participants to the conversation view. The messaging application allows for grouping search results from a search of messages using a search term. The grouping can be based on the location of the search term within the messages. |
| US10416880B2 |
Touch input method for mobile device, mobile device, and computer program
A touch input method for a mobile device includes receiving a first touch input as an input of a first finger which is a reference finger, receiving a second touch input of a second finger with elapse of a predetermined time after receiving the first touch input, calculating a relative displacement of the second touch input with respect to the first touch input on the basis of a position of the first touch input and a position of the second touch input, identifying the second finger used for the second touch input on the basis of the relative displacement, determining whether a pattern associated with the first touch input of the first finger and the second touch input of the identified second finger corresponds to a previously stored pattern, correcting the position of the second touch input of the second finger on the basis of a position of the second finger defined in the previously stored pattern when the pattern corresponds to the previously stored pattern, and performing an operation corresponding to the first touch input and the corrected second touch input among previously stored multiple operations. |
| US10416877B2 |
System and method of guiding handwriting input
A systems, method and computer program product for use in guiding handwriting input to a computing device are provided. The computing device is connected to an input device in the form of an input surface. A user is able to provide input by applying pressure to or gesturing above the input surface using either his or her finger or an instrument such as a stylus or pen. The present system and method monitors the input strokes. The computing device further has a processor and at least one application for recognizing the handwriting input under control of the processor. The at least one system application is configured to cause display of, on an interactive display of the computer device, a guide element contiguous with at least a portion of display of digital ink corresponding to the handwriting input. The guide element is configured to guide further handwriting input. |
| US10416871B2 |
Direct manipulation interface for data analysis
Implementations are described related to users directly manipulating visual depictions of aspects of a data set displayed in a user interface to generate or modify visual representations of the data set, such as a chart. The direct manipulation may be either through a computer input device, (e.g., a keyboard or mouse), or based on other input data, such as a touch input. Aspects of a data set include dimensions, which may be used to filter the data set, and metrics, which are quantifiable elements within the data set. In various implementations, input such as drag-and-drop operations corresponding to visual depictions of aspects of a data set may be interpreted in generating or modifying charts. |
| US10416868B2 |
Method and system for character insertion in a character string
The disclosure relates to a character input method and system, which may include a digital device including a touchscreen that has a recognition area and an insertion area. The method and system may include hardware and/or operations for: scrolling a string of characters that are displayed in the recognition area so as to select a position between a first character and a second character; detecting input strokes that are entered manually in the insertion area; performing handwriting recognition to convert the detected input strokes into recognised characters; inserting, at the position within the string of characters, the recognised characters; and scrolling the string of characters in the recognition area so as to display, in the recognition area, the recognised characters that were inserted into the string of characters. |
| US10416865B2 |
Medical device with enhanced user interface controls
A patient monitoring interface of a medical device includes a modifier screen including parameter selection regions having a predetermined size. At least one of the plurality of parameter selection regions includes parameter setting option subregions. A total set of parameter setting options includes a default subset of parameter setting options and a secondary subset of parameter setting options. In a primary display mode, the parameter selection region displays the default subset of parameter setting options in the predetermined number of parameter setting option subregions and an indicator region, with the secondary subset of parameter setting options not displayed. The indicator region is selectable to cause display of one or more of the secondary subset of parameter setting options in one or more of the parameter setting option subregions in place of a corresponding one or more of the default subset of parameter setting options. |
| US10416860B2 |
Device, method, and graphical user interface for navigating through a user interface using a dynamic object selection indicator
A device that is in communication with a display and a touch-sensitive surface sends instructions to the display for displaying, concurrently, an object selection indicator and a portion of a user interface, the user interface having one or more selectable objects. The device sends instructions to the display for ceasing to display the object selection indicator and receives an input that corresponds to a first gesture. When the first gesture meets predefined navigation criteria, which includes a requirement that the first gesture has a shorter duration than a predefined time threshold, the device sends instructions for translating the user interface without redisplaying the object selection indicator. When the first gesture meets predefined object selection indicator movement criteria, which includes a requirement that the first gesture has a greater duration than the predefined time threshold, the device sends instructions for redisplaying the object selection indicator and moves the object selection indicator. |
| US10416858B2 |
Electronic device and method of processing information in electronic device
A method and electronic device are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes a display unit for displaying a web document and a processor. The processor may implement the method, including displaying a web document, in response to detecting selection of address information related to a web-based location of the displayed web document, selecting one or more contents included in the displayed web document, and storing the selected one or more contents in associating with the address information of the web document. |
| US10416855B2 |
Integrating remote assets from content management service with content developed by content creation applications
In some embodiments, an asset integration service establishes a communication session between a design application and a client device for accessing source graphical assets from a web server executing a content management service. The integration service receives, during the communication session and via a design interface from the design application, a request to add a source graphical asset to a document displayed on the client device. The integration service retrieves, responsive to the request, a placement graphical asset that is a lower-resolution copy of the source graphical asset and updates the design interface to include the placement graphical asset. The integration service associates the placement graphical asset with a network link for accessing the source graphical asset via the content management service. The integration service subsequently detects that the source graphical asset has been changed and displays, via the design interface, a notification that the placement graphical asset is outdated. |
| US10416852B2 |
Display and interaction method in a user interface
A display and interaction method in a user interface is provided. The user interface includes a touch-sensitive display, and can track a position and/or movement of a pointer along a z-axis that extends normally from the display. An interactive item is displayed on the display, and selection of the interactive item is received from the pointer. The position and movement of the pointer along the z-axis relative to the selected interactive item is tracked, and the display of at least one additional selectable option associated with the interactive item is initiated based thereon. |
| US10416851B2 |
Electronic publishing mechanisms
A content publisher can use a publisher tool to tag various content elements, which enables a user viewing content from the publisher to view related advertising. In at least some embodiments, the tool is a toolbar that the publisher can use to tag content elements such as images and text, whereby the toolbar can recommend related items to be linked to those content elements. The items can be associated with an entity, such as an advertiser or electronic retailer, that will provide some level of compensation to the publisher in return for the linking. Such an approach enables the publisher to monetize the content in a way that is minimally intrusive for the end user. |
| US10416847B2 |
Asynchronous dropdown list data loading
Example embodiments of a system and method for asynchronous data item loading for a dropdown list of a user interface are described. In an example embodiment, a user input directed to a dropdown list control to cause presentation of at least one of the data items of the dropdown list is received. In response to the user input, a determination is made as to whether the data items are available for presentation. If not, the user input is queued in an event queue, the data items are requested from another computing system via a communication network, and a busy indicator is presented on the user interface in conjunction with the dropdown list control to indicate that the data items are not available for presentation. In response to receiving the data items, the busy indicator is removed, and the user input queued in the event queue is processed. |
| US10416841B2 |
Animated data visualization video
The claimed subject matter generates animated data visualization videos. A user interface is displayed that includes a clip library panel, a clips panel, and a configurations panel. The clip library panel includes available data clips; the clips panel includes multiple configured data clips; and, the configurations panel includes properties of a selected data clip from the clips panel. A user interface for entering a dataset is displayed. Multiple data clips dragged from the clip library panel to the clips panel, are added to the clips panel. Configuration settings for a dragged and dropped data clip are displayed in the configurations panel. One or more properties of the data clip are updated. An animated data visualization video is generated based on the dragged and dropped data clips and updated properties, and in a sequence specified in the clips panel. |
| US10416840B2 |
Multi-tap functionality for interactive dynamic push notifications and other content
A computer-implemented method for controlling an animated icon displayed on a display screen of a user device includes: providing, by at least one processor, an animated icon on the display screen of the user device to illustrate a notification content, determining, by the at least one processor, a number of times that the user has selected the animated icon on the display screen, and in response: performing, by the at least one processor, an action based on the number of times that the user has selected the animated icon. |
| US10416833B2 |
Method and apparatus for displaying medical image
A medical image displaying apparatus includes: a user interface configured to receive a user input with respect to an object that is movable; a display configured to display the object on a medical image in response to the user input; and a controller configured to move the object and change a velocity of the object based on a property of the object. |
| US10416831B2 |
Messaging system for providing multi-zone messages
Systems and methods are provided for receiving input for a message, including a comment from a user, in a first zone of a message area of a graphical user interface of a first interface, the graphical user interface comprising the message area comprising the first zone to allow the user to enter a comment and a second zone to allow the user to insert item details by accessing an item list generated from a database. The systems and method further providing for detecting input in the comment from the user indicating a request for an item list associated with the input, accessing the database to generate the item list based on the input entered by the user wherein the item list is displayed to the user, detecting a selected item in the item list displayed to the user, generating item details associated with the selected item wherein the item details are inserted in the second zone of the message area of the graphical user interface. |
| US10416825B2 |
Touch panel device and image display device including the touch panel device
A touch sensor panel includes a plurality of sensors. A protective plate protects the touch sensor panel. A transparent adhesive material attaches the touch sensor panel and the protective plate. A moisture-proof sealing member has water vapor permeability that is lower than water vapor permeability of the transparent adhesive material. A flexible wiring board connects the plurality of sensors to an external circuit. The transparent adhesive material has a region that is out of contact with the protective plate or the touch sensor panel, and at least a part of the region is covered by the moisture-proof sealing member. |
| US10416822B2 |
Touch sensor and method for manufacturing same
The present application relates to a touch sensor and a method of manufacturing the same, and the touch sensor according to the present application includes: a substrate; and a driving electrode unit, a sensing electrode unit, and a wiring electrode unit provided on the same surface of the substrate, in which each of the driving electrode unit, the sensing electrode unit, and the wiring electrode unit includes a conductive pattern including a shielding portion and an opening portion. |
| US10416821B2 |
Touch substrate, touch display panel and touch display apparatus having the same, and fabricating method thereof
The present application discloses a touch substrate having a display area and a peripheral area abutting the display area for bonding circuit parts, including a base substrate; a touch signal line layer having a plurality of transparent touch signal lines on the base substrate in the display area, the plurality of transparent touch signal lines extending across at least a portion of the display area into the peripheral area; an insulating layer on a side of the touch signal line layer distal to the base substrate; and a touch electrode layer having a plurality of transparent touch electrodes in the display area on a side of the insulating layer distal to the touch signal line layer. |
| US10416819B2 |
Touch panel and method for fabricating the same
Provided is a touch panel including first sensing electrodes, second sensing electrodes, first organic patterns, second organic patterns, and bridges. Each of the first sensing electrodes and each of the second sensing electrodes include silver nano wires. The second sensing electrodes are spaced apart from the first sensing electrodes. The first organic patterns are disposed on the first sensing electrodes to correspond to the first sensing electrodes, and each of the first organic patterns includes at least one contact hole. The second organic patterns are disposed on the second sensing electrodes to correspond to the second sensing electrodes. Each of the bridges includes a first bridge layer and a second bridge layer. The first bridge layer overlaps the contact hole and includes a metal. The second bridge layer partially overlaps the first bridge layer, and includes transparent conductive oxide. |
| US10416817B2 |
Display device with integrated touch screen and method for driving the same
A display device with an integrated touch screen including a display panel including electrodes divided into a plurality of block type groups and a plurality of data lines; a display driver IC configured to apply a common voltage to the electrodes when a driving mode of the panel is a display driving mode, sequentially apply a touch scan signal to each block type group when the driving mode of the panel is a touch driving mode, and apply a data signal to the data lines associated with a corresponding block type group when the touch scan signal is applied to the corresponding block type group; and a touch IC configured to generate the touch scan signal and apply the touch scan signal to the display driver IC. |
| US10416814B2 |
Information processing apparatus to display an image on a flat surface, method of controlling the same, and storage medium
An information processing apparatus configured to display an image on a flat surface includes a first acquisition unit configured to acquire range information about a distance from an image capturing unit to the flat surface, a second acquisition unit configured to acquire an amount of change in the acquired range information, and a reception unit configured to receive a user input to a screen displayed wherein the reception unit does not receive a user input to a screen displayed in accordance with a predetermined condition about the amount of change acquired by the second acquisition unit in a predetermined region of the flat surface. |
| US10416808B2 |
Input event based dynamic panel mode switch
A device includes a display client configured to output pixel data at a display and a processor. The processor is configured to determine one or more user input events based on user interaction data. The processor is further configured to select a video mode or a command mode as a selected mode, for operating the display processor, using the quantity of touch events. Pixel data for each frame to be displayed is output to the display client when operating in the video mode. Pixel data for frames that include different pixel data for at least one pixel than a previously output frame is output to the display client when operating in the command mode. The processor is further configured to output an instruction to operate in the selected mode. |
| US10416806B2 |
Input device and control method therefor
An input device includes first electrodes, second electrodes, a switch, and a control device. The first electrodes are spaced from one another in the vertical direction on the substrate. The second electrodes are spaced from one another in the lateral direction on the substrate. The switch switches at least some of the first electrodes between an electrically connected state and an electrically disconnected state. A contact location detector of the control device detects a contact location of a user in accordance with on a change of capacitance of each of the first electrodes and each of the second electrodes. A proximity detector of the control device detects approach of the user in accordance with a change of capacitance of at least some of the first electrodes. |
| US10416805B2 |
Touch display apparatus
A touch display apparatus including a display panel and multiple touch electrodes disposed on the display panel is provided. The display panel has a plurality of pixel regions. Each of the pixel regions is arranged with a first pixel pitch Ppx along a first direction. Each of the pixel regions is arranged with a second pixel pitch Ppy along a second direction. Each touch electrode has a plurality of touch patterns. Each of the touch patterns is arranged with a first touch pitch Ptx along the first direction. Each of the touch patterns includes a plurality of bent segments connected to each other. Each of the bent segments is arranged with a second touch pitch Pty along the second direction. The first pixel pitch Ppx, the second pixel pitch Ppy, the first touch pitch Ptx and the second touch pitch Pty satisfy at least one of the following equations (1) and (2): 30 % ≤ P tx - P px P px ≤ 50 % , equation ( 1 ) 3 ≤ P ty P py ≤ 12. equation ( 2 ) |
| US10416803B2 |
Gasket with embedded capacitive sensor
An electronic device is disclosed. In some examples, the device includes one or more force sensors at its perimeter. The force sensors can be included in a gasket further comprising a rubber-like gasket cover and a compressible dielectric such as air or silicone, for example. A plurality of conductive plates can be embedded in the gasket cover with routing traces coupled thereto to sense a capacitance between the conductive plates. The gasket, including the one or more capacitive sensors, can be disposed between a cover glass and a lower housing of the electronic device. The capacitance of the one or more sensors can change in response to an applied force at the cover glass of the device. The change in capacitance can be sensed via the routing traces to measure the magnitude and, in some examples, location of the applied force. |
| US10416788B2 |
Device controller and data processing method thereof
A device controller and data processing method thereof are disclosed. According to the present invention, the device controller for controlling a digital device includes a cover, an upper core part including an input unit, a lower core part including an interface unit, and a core including a core body combined with the upper core part and the lower core part. The core body includes a communication module configured to transmit and receive control signals for controlling the digital device, a first sensor module configured to sense motion data according to a movement of the device controller, a second sensor module configured to sense pressure applied to the core body, a control unit configured to control operations of the modules, collect data sensed by the sensor modules, generate a control signal based on the collected sensed data, and output feedback. |
| US10416782B2 |
Display device
One example includes a display device. The display device includes an electronic paper display imageable by receiving charges on an imaging surface of the electronic paper display. The display device includes an embedded chip to enable writing to the electronic paper display based on a successful authentication. |
| US10416778B2 |
Mobile terminal and control method therefor
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of providing path information, and a control method therefor. The mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a camera; and a control unit for activating, if an event occurs, the camera, detecting whether the mobile terminal is in a vehicle-mounted state and whether the vehicle is traveling by using images received through the camera and, if it is determined, according to the detection result, that the vehicle is traveling in a state in which the mobile terminal is mounted on the vehicle, activating a gesture function of controlling the event by recognizing a gesture of a user. |
| US10416777B2 |
Device manipulation using hover
An apparatus may be manipulated using non-touch or hover techniques. Hover techniques may be associated with zooming, virtual feedback, authentication, and other operations. For example, a mobile device may receive data indicative of a hover gesture. The hover gesture may be sensed proximate to a rear of the mobile device. The level of zoom of a rendered image may be altered based on the hover gesture. |
| US10416775B2 |
Systems and methods for shifting haptic feedback function between passive and active modes
Systems and methods for shifting haptic feedback function between passive and active modes are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes receiving a first signal from a sensor, the first signal associated with a mode of interaction with a graphical user interface; receiving a second signal associated with an interaction with the graphical user interface; determining a haptic feedback effect based at least in part on the mode of interaction with the graphical user interface and the interaction with the graphical user interface; and generating a haptic signal configured to output the haptic feedback effect. |
| US10416774B2 |
Automatic remote sensing and haptic conversion system
A system is provided that automatically converts an input into one or more haptic effects in near real-time. The system senses the input in near real-time. The system automatically converts the sensed input into one or more haptic signals in near real-time. The system generates the one or more haptic effects based on the one or more haptic signals. |
| US10416773B2 |
Touch sensitive device
A touch sensitive device comprising a touch surface, a force exciter coupled to the touch surface to excite vibration in the surface in response to a signal sent to the exciter, with the touch surface and exciter together forming a coupled system and a signal generator to generate the signal, with the signal generator generating a carrier wave signal at frequencies within the frequency bandwidth of the coupled system and modulating the carrier wave signal with a complex modulation where the modulated carrier wave signal has a time response comparable to that of a low frequency signal which produces a desired haptic sensation whereby a user touching the touch surface excited by the exciter in response to the modulated carrier wave signal experiences the desired haptic sensation which is perceived at a frequency below the frequency bandwidth of the coupled system. |
| US10416767B2 |
Haptic information presentation system and method
A haptic information presentation system uses a human sensory characteristic or illusion to suitably control a physical quantity, and causes a person to feel a force which cannot exist physically, or a haptic sensory physical characteristic. |
| US10416764B2 |
Method for operating an eye tracking device for multi-user eye tracking and eye tracking device
The invention relates to a method for operating an eye tracking device (10) for multi-user eye tracking, wherein images (24) of a predefined capturing area (14) of the eye tracking device (10) are captured by means of an imaging device (12) of the eye tracking device (10) and the captured images (24) are processed by means of a processing unit (16) of the eye tracking device (10). If a first user (26a) and a second user (26b) are present in the predefined capturing area (14) of the eye tracking device (10), a first information relating to the first user (26a) and a second information relating to the second user (26b) are determined on the basis of the captured images (24) by processing the images (24). Furthermore the images (24) are captured successively in a predeterminable time sequence. |
| US10416763B2 |
Eye tracking and user reaction detection
Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for optical sensing and tracking of eye movement. In one aspect, a device for obtaining a user's eye dynamics data includes a display screen to present at least one content. The device includes an eye sensing module to obtain the user's eye dynamics data including the user's eye movement while presenting to the user the at least one content on the display screen. The device includes a processor in communication with the eye sensing module. The processor can determine the user's reaction to the at least one content presented on the display screen based at least partly on the obtained user's eye dynamics data. |
| US10416757B2 |
Telepresence system
The invention relates to a telepresence system comprising a plurality of cameras, a head mounted display device, a processing system and a first orientation sensor, wherein the cameras are positioned at different viewpoints that are aligned so that each camera's field of view at least partly overlaps with those of an adjacent camera, wherein the processing system is arranged to receive image data from each one of the plurality of cameras, to receive orientation information from the orientation sensor, to select one or two cameras, the selection of the one or two cameras depending on the received orientation information, to send image data received from currently selected cameras to the head mounted display device, and if newly received orientation information indicates an orientation change across a predefined threshold, switch from the currently selected cameras to one or two newly selected cameras located at other viewpoints. |
| US10416755B1 |
Motion predictions of overlapping kinematic chains of a skeleton model used to control a computer system
A system having sensor modules and a computing device. Each sensor module has an inertial measurement unit attached to a portion of a user to generate motion data identifying a sequence of orientations of the portion. The sensor modules include a first subset and a second subset that share a common sensor module. The computing device provides orientation measurements generated by the first subset as input to a first artificial neural network to obtain at least one first orientation measurement of the common module, provides orientation measurements generated by the second subset as input to a second artificial neural network to obtain at least one second orientation measurement of the common module, and generates, a predicted orientation measurement of the common module by combining the at least one first orientation measurement of the common module and the at least one second orientation measurement of the common module. |
| US10416753B1 |
Date-based computing device charge management
The time remaining until a charge-based event occurs on a computing device can be determined and notification provided to the user in order to prevent a shutdown due to loss of charge, extend the lifetime of the battery, and prevent a device lockout, among other such advantages. The current charge and information about the battery and device can be used to calculate various time periods, such as the time until a 0% state of charge (SOC) whereby a user will be unable to use the device until charging, as well as the time until a 0V lockout, whereby the device will become unusable. The time period and a charge-by date can be displayed on the device at the appropriate time(s), and notifications can be generated when the device is nearing a critical state. Such information also indicates to warehouses when devices become unsellable or at least require charging. |
| US10416752B2 |
Heterogeneous network in a modular chassis
In one embodiment, a system includes a number of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The system also includes one or more processors coupled to the ASICs including instructions executable by the processors. The processors being operable when executing the instructions to configure the plurality of ASICs to route data packets using a standard protocol; configure the ASICs to set up a tunnel, using the standard protocol, for moving data packets from one ASIC to another of the number of ASICs; and implement a software overlay to facilitate interaction between the number of ASICs through the tunnel for moving the data packets. |
| US10416749B2 |
Temperature control device with automatically adjustable backlighting
A temperature control device (e.g., a thermostat) may be configured to control an internal heat-generating electrical load so as to accurately measure a present temperature in a space around the temperature control device. The temperature control device may comprise a temperature sensing circuit configured to generate a temperature control signal indicating the present temperature in the space, and a control circuit configured to receive the temperature control signal and to control the internal electrical load. The control circuit may be configured to energize the internal electrical load in an awake state and to cause the internal electrical load to consume less power in an idle state. The control circuit may be configured to control the internal electrical load to a first energy level (e.g., a first intensity) during the awake state and to a second energy level (e.g., second intensity) that is less than the first during the idle state. |
| US10416744B2 |
Data processing apparatus, structure and power generation apparatus including the same
A data processing apparatus includes: a plurality of power supplies; a nonvolatile logic configured to be driven with power output from the plurality of power supplies; and a plurality of detection parts configured to detect output states of the plurality of power supplies, wherein the nonvolatile logic performs data processing based on a result of the detection of the plurality of detection parts. |
| US10416742B2 |
Smart battery for ultrafast charging
Methods and devices are described for charging a smart battery in a computing device. The methods and devices may include determining, by a battery management controller, a charging configuration for managing one or more battery modules of the smart battery and transmitting a charging configuration signal to one or more battery modules of the smart battery. The methods and devices may include receiving, by at least one of a plurality of charging coils, power from a wireless signal based on the wireless signal coupling energy to at least one of the plurality of charging coils at a frequency as the at least one of the plurality of charging coils and charging at least one battery module connected to a respective one of the plurality of battery control boards in response to a respective one of the plurality of charging coils receiving the power from the wireless signal. |
| US10416741B2 |
Fixed terminal transformable into a fixed/portable terminal, and associated method of transformation and autonomy management system
A fixed electronic terminal including at least one location intended to reversibly receive an electronic autonomy management system of the terminal. |
| US10416739B2 |
Shift register units, driving methods and driving apparatuses thereof, and gate driving circuits
The present disclosure relates to a shift register unit, a driving method and a driving apparatus thereof, and a gate driving circuit, wherein the shift register unit comprises an auxiliary output module which can generate a pulse at a first level which is synchronous with the scan pulse to be added to the scan pulse when the valid level corresponding to the auxiliary output module is input to the temperature control voltage terminal, which is beneficial to improve the load capacity of the scan pulse output by the scan pulse output terminal, thereby enhancing the driving capability of the shift register unit. |
| US10416738B2 |
Method for adjusting pull resistors of an electronic module
A method for adjusting a pull resistor on a contact terminal of an electronic module arranged on a printed circuit board, in particular an ASIC, after initiating a restart of the electronic module which, during a run-up process, moves the electronic module from a switched-off state into a switched-on state, wherein after initiating a restart during the run-up process from a partial circuit arranged on the electronic module and operationally ready during the run-up process, adjustment information relating to a desired adjustment of the pull resistor is retrieved from a storage unit arranged on the printed circuit board outside of the electronic module and transmitted via a contact line between the electronic module and the storage unit, where the run-up process of the electronic module is only completed after successful adjustment of the respective pull resistor based on basis the retrieved adjustment information. |
| US10416737B2 |
Thermal mitigation based on predicted temperatures
An apparatus is presented. The apparatus includes a first circuit configured to predict temperatures of a location for a plurality of time instances based on measured temperatures and a second circuit configured to schedule a thermal mitigation function based on the predicted temperatures. A method of operating an apparatus is presented. The method includes measuring temperatures on an integrated circuit, predicting temperatures of a location for a plurality of time instances based on the measured temperatures, and scheduling a thermal mitigation function based on the predicted temperatures. An apparatus is presented. The apparatus includes means for measuring temperatures on an integrated circuit, means for predicting temperatures of a location for a plurality of time instances based on measured temperatures, and means for scheduling a thermal mitigation function based on the predicted temperatures. |
| US10416735B2 |
Heat pipe thermal component for cooling system
A head-mounted display (HMD) device includes a printed circuit board having one or more processors. A heat transfer plate having a heat-generating component facing surface is thermally coupled to the printed circuit board. The HMD exterior-facing surface of the heat transfer plate opposite from the heat-generating component facing surface is thermally coupled to a heat pipe. The heat pipe is thermally coupled to a heat transfer shell, which is configured as a heat sink to receive heat from the heat pipe. In operation, heat flows from the heat-generating components of the HMD (e.g., the HMD's processor and other electronic components) to the heat transfer plate. Thermal energy removed from the heat-generating components is transferred to the heat transfer shell via the heat pipe, which in turn transfers the heat to the external surface of the HMD to be dissipated into ambient room temperature of the surrounding environment. |
| US10416732B1 |
Cover plate for chassis
A cover plate for locking a chassis includes a first cover section provided on top of the chassis, a second cover section provided on top of the chassis and having a positioning pin, and a resilient lock defining a through hole corresponding to the positioning pin. When the resilient lock is in a first position, the positioning pin is latched in the through hole, one end of the first cover section abuts against one end of the second cover section, and the cover plate is locked. When the resilient lock is in a second position, the positioning pin is removed from the through hole, the first cover section is slid toward the second cover section, and the cover plate is unlocked. |
| US10416730B2 |
Reciprocating driving device in load-testing and sliding rail testing system using the same
A system for testing load-bearing and durability of a sliding rail includes a chassis, a sliding rail mounted on the chassis, a sliding member installed on the sliding rail, and a reciprocating driving device. The reciprocating driving device includes a control unit, a reversing unit, and a driving unit connected to the reversing unit. The driving unit drives the sliding member and the control unit outputs control signals to the reversing unit to periodically reverse driving direction of the driving unit, according to the control signals. The reciprocating driving device is also disclosed. |
| US10416727B2 |
Pivoting mechanism and electronic device
A pivoting mechanism is pivotally connected to a first body and a second body, and includes a rotating shaft, a linkage rod, a cover, a limiting element, a limiting slider, and a bracket. A central region of a pivoting portion of the linkage rod deviates from an axis of the rotating shaft. The limiting element is assembled to the cover and includes a protruding portion located in a first slide groove of the limiting slider and a second slide groove of the bracket. A second side of the linkage rod is connected to the limiting slider and the bracket. A shape of the first slide groove is different from that of the second slide groove. When the rotating shaft rotates, the limiting slider is driven via the linkage rod, so as to drive the protruding portion of the limiting element sliding in the first slide groove and the second slide groove, such that the cover is movable between a deployed position and a closed position. |
| US10416719B2 |
Foldable display device and method for controlling same
Disclosed in the present specification are a foldable display device for displaying interconnected first and second contents respectively in a first display region and a second display region which are physically and visually separated by the folding of a housing part, and a method for controlling the same. The foldable display device according to the present invention is capable of further displaying a second content connected with a first content in a second display region facing the same direction as a first display region when the housing part is converted from a completely folded state to a half unfolded state during a period of displaying the first content in the first display region of at least two display regions which are physically or visually separated by the folding of the housing part in a state where the housing part is completely folded. The present specification allows a user to simultaneously identify the first content displayed in the first display region and the second content displayed in the second display region in the second state. Accordingly, the user can conveniently simultaneously compare at least two interconnected contents. |
| US10416717B2 |
Configuring docks
In some examples, an electronic device is to receive a configuration setting that is configurable to a first setting to indicate a first mode of operation, and a second setting to indicate a second mode of operation, wherein a feature supported by the first mode of operation is disabled in the second mode of operation; and configure a dock to which the electronic device is connected to operate according to a mode indicated by the configuration setting. |
| US10416711B2 |
Mobile terminal
A mobile terminal disclosed herein includes a main body having front and side surfaces, a window provided on a top of the main body and curved from the front surface toward the side surfaces to define at least a part of the side surfaces, a touch sensor provided on a rear surface of the window and curved along a shape of the window, a frame provided on a rear surface of the display and having a shape corresponding to the display for support, supporting members supporting ends of the window, the touch sensor and the display and partially defining the side surfaces of the terminal, and a rear case covering a rear surface of the main body, wherein the touch sensor and display are formed longer along side surfaces of the window, and the window contacts parts of the supporting members, externally exposed to define the side surfaces of the terminal. |
| US10416706B2 |
Calibration unit for calibrating an oscillator, oscillator arrangement and method for calibrating an oscillator
Disclosed is a calibration unit for calibrating an oscillator of a device comprises a counting and comparing unit and a control circuit. The counting and comparing unit is configured to determine a number of periods of a clock signal lying between a starting instance and an ending instance. Therein, the clock signal is generated by the oscillator. The counting and comparing unit is further configured to determine a deviation of the number of periods from a reference number. The control circuit is configured to adjust the oscillator depending on the deviation. |
| US10416703B2 |
Counter/timer array for generation of complex patterns independent of software control
A system includes an array of counter/timer units that execute a number of timing and pattern generation functions that are selectable by a processor to which the array is coupled. Counter/timer units may receive as inputs the outputs of other counter/timer units, such as for use as a trigger or clock input as instructed by the processor. Counter/timer units may be instructed to execute functions and be coupled to one another by a processor. The processor may then enable the counter/timer units such they subsequently produce complex outputs without additional inputs from the processor. The outputs of the counter/timer units may be used as interrupts to the processor or be used to drive a peripheral device. |
| US10416702B2 |
Bandgap reference circuit, corresponding device and method
A first current proportional to absolute temperature flows in a first current line through a first p-n junction and a second p-n junction arranged in series. A cascaded arrangement of p-n junctions is coupled to the second p-n junction and includes a further p-n junction with a current flowing therethrough that has a third order proportionality on absolute temperature. A differential circuit has a first input coupled to the further p-n junction and a second input coupled to a current mirror from the first p-n junction, with the differential circuit configured to generate a bandgap voltage with a low temperature drift from a sum of first voltage (that is PTAT) derived from the first current and a second voltage (that is PTAT3) derived from the third current. |
| US10416700B2 |
Control apparatus and control method
This HEMS (200) is provided with a control unit (230) that, if an operation directive does not go through a server (600) provided externally to a customer's home (10), identifies said operation directive as having come from within the customer's home, and if the operation directive does go through the server (600) provided externally to the customer's home (10), identifies the operation directive as having come from outside the customer's home. |
| US10416693B1 |
Internal voltage generation circuits
An internal voltage generation circuit includes a counting operation control signal generation circuit and a drive control signal generation circuit. The counting operation control signal generation circuit compares a test internal voltage with a test reference voltage to generate a counting operation control signal in a test mode. The drive control signal generation circuit generates a drive adjustment signal whose logic level combination is adjusted according to the counting operation control signal in the test mode. In addition, the drive control signal generation circuit compares the test internal voltage with the test reference voltage in the test mode to generate a drive control signal for driving the test internal voltage. |
| US10416692B2 |
Method and apparatus for reducing capacitor-induced noise
A method and apparatus for reducing capacitor noise in electronic systems is disclosed. A system includes at least one functional circuit block coupled to receive a variable supply voltage. The value of the supply voltage is controlled by a power management circuit. Changing a performance state of the functional circuit block includes increasing the supply voltage for higher performance, and reducing the supply voltage for reduced performance demands. The power management circuit, in changing to a higher performance state, increases the supply voltage at a first rate. A rate control circuit causes the power management circuit to reduce the supply voltage, when changing to a lower performance state, at a second rate that is less than the first rate. |
| US10416691B2 |
Adaptive phase control of cryocooler active vibration cancellation
A method includes identifying a magnitude and phase angle of vibration forces resulting from a previous cancellation signal, where a first measured force vector is defined by this magnitude and phase angle. The method also includes identifying a magnitude and phase angle of a first cancellation force and transmitting a first AFF cancellation signal configured to generate the first cancellation force, where a first cancellation force vector is defined by this magnitude and phase angle. The method further includes identifying a magnitude and phase angle of vibration forces resulting from the first AFF cancellation signal, where a first resultant force vector is defined by this magnitude and phase angle. Moreover, the method includes determining whether a phase angle difference between the phase angles of the first resultant force vector and the first measured force vector is substantially equal to zero. If so, the method includes continuing to transmit the first AFF cancellation signal. |
| US10416689B2 |
Pressure regulator having single strut seat with strut coaxial to plunger
A pressure regulator including a housing including an inlet flow passage and an outlet flow passage; a plunger reciprocally mounted in the housing and including a plunger flow passage having an axis offset from an axis of the inlet flow passage, and a stationary valve seat fixed to the housing and positioned between the inlet flow passage and an inlet to the flow passage of the plunger, wherein the valve seat is configured to receive and abut the inlet to the flow passage of the plunger. |
| US10416688B2 |
Method for monitoring pressure including boil detection
Disclosed is a method for monitoring pressure, for a vessel assembly including a sealed vessel capable of holding a liquid, a filter capable of capturing vapors from the liquid, a pipe connecting the vessel to the filter, and an isolation valve arranged to selectively shut off the pipe, including a detection of the boiling of the liquid contained in the vessel. |
| US10416687B2 |
Systems and methods for coupling the operations of a volatile composition dispenser and a smart appliance
A system for delivering a volatile composition into the air is provided. The system includes a central communication unit capable of receiving incoming signals and sending outgoing instructions. The central communication unit is communicably connected with a memory configured to store an algorithm. The system includes a smart appliance communicably connectable with the central communication unit and configured to send incoming signals to the central communication unit alerting the central communication unit of a status of the smart appliance. The system also includes a volatile composition dispenser that is communicably connectable with the central communication through a wireless communication link. The algorithm controls the volatile composition dispenser based on incoming signals sent from the smart appliance to the central communication unit. |
| US10416686B2 |
Compact apparatus for continuous production of a product substance from a starter material grown in aquaculture conditions
An apparatus for continuous growth and production of a product substance. The apparatus may comprise an input unit for receiving at least one starting material, wherein the starting material is one of at least an aquatic organism; a growing unit for continuous aquatic growth of the at least one starting material to produce at least a culture; a buffering unit for accumulating and upholding at least a portion of the culture grown in the growing unit, wherein the buffering unit is configured to balance between demand and supply of a product substance produced by the apparatus; a nozzle for delivery of a demanded fraction of the upheld portion of the culture as the product substance; and a control unit connected to the input unit, the growing unit, the buffering unit and configured to control the operation of the apparatus. |
| US10416678B2 |
Recharging an aircraft in a region using areas of increased sunlight within the region
A system is presented. The system comprises sunlight sensors and GPS receivers in a region, an aerial vehicle, a solar panel, and a flight plan generator. The aerial vehicle is within the region. The aerial vehicle has a rechargeable battery. The solar panel is physically connected to the aerial vehicle and operably connected to the rechargeable battery. The flight plan generator is configured to create a flight plan within the region for the aerial vehicle based on measurements from the sunlight sensors within the region. |
| US10416677B2 |
Autonomous vehicle routing using annotated maps
A system and method for autonomous vehicle routing using annotated maps. For at least some path segments within a geographic region in which the vehicle is operating, values are determined for the path segments based at least on risk factors associated with autonomous operation of the vehicle along each path segment. Path segments are combined to generate a travel route, from a first location to a second location, based on the determined values, and the vehicle is controlled to navigate along the travel route. |
| US10416671B2 |
Methods and systems for vehicle occupancy confirmation
Example implementations relate to vehicle occupancy confirmation. An example implementation involves receiving, at a computing system from a camera positioned inside a vehicle, an image representing an occupancy within the vehicle. The implementation further involves, responsive to receiving the image, displaying the image on a display interface, and receiving an operator input confirming the occupancy meets a desired occupancy. The implementation additionally includes transmitting an occupancy confirmation from the computing system to the vehicle. In some instances, in response to receiving the occupancy confirmation, the vehicle executes an autonomous driving operation. |
| US10416668B2 |
Scanning environments and tracking unmanned aerial vehicles
Systems and methods for scanning environments and tracking unmanned aerial vehicles within the scanned environments are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes using a rangefinder off-board an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to identify points in a region. The method can further include forming a computer-based map of the region with the points and using the rangefinder and a camera to locate the UAV as it moves in the region. The location of the UAV can be compared with locations on the computer-based map and, based upon the comparison, the method can include transmitting guidance information to the UAV. In a further particular embodiment, two-dimensional imaging data is used in addition to the rangefinder data to provide color information to points in the region. |
| US10416664B2 |
Method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle
A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes: determining, by a processor, a change in a body portion of a user based on acquired images that include the body portion of the user; determining, by the processor, control data of the UAV based on the change in the body portion; and controlling, by the processor, the UAV based on the control data. |
| US10416663B2 |
Motor control apparatus, motor control method, information processing program, and recording medium
When a motor replacement detection portion (4) detects replacement of a motor (M), a control portion (2) of the motor control apparatus executes limiting processing for limiting action of the motor (M), at least until an acceptance portion (5) accepts an input of confirmation information from a user. |
| US10416661B2 |
Apparatuses, systems and methods of secure cloud-based monitoring of industrial plants
Unique systems, methods, techniques and apparatuses of remote monitoring for industrial systems are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is a system for remote monitoring of an industrial plant, the system comprising a cloud-based computing component structured to store and to access a cloud portion of a federated information model; a plurality of industrial plant-based gateway components each structured to store and to access respective gateway portions of the federated information model, the respective gateway portions of the federated information model being isolated from access by the cloud-based computing component; and a plurality of industrial plant asset controllers, each of the asset controllers structured to store and to access respective asset portions of the federated information model. |
| US10416659B2 |
Plant equipment state gathering system
Provided is a plant equipment state gathering system which simplifies the work relating to attaching and/or replacing a detection device that detects the state of plant equipment. A plant equipment state gathering system is provided with a detection device, a mobile terminal, a network construction device and a data storage device. The detection device includes a tag unit that can store, in a non-contact manner, at least some setting information that at least includes network information for connecting to the network from the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes a tag control unit that allows the tag unit of the detection device to automatically store, in a non-contact manner, at least some of the setting information. When network information is stored in the tag unit of the detection device by the mobile terminal the network construction device uses this network information to determine whether to allow the connection of the detection device to the network. |
| US10416658B2 |
Operation management system
An operation management system according to the present invention stores manufacture facility information in which identification information capable of uniquely specifying a manufacture facility is associated with position information of the manufacture facility in a manufacture facility information storage unit, a management device acquires the manufacture facility information from the manufacture facility information storage unit, arranges the manufacture facility on an arrangement map based on the manufacture facility information, and conducts communication setting for acquiring operation information, and the management device acquires the operation information of the manufacture facility via communication based on the communication setting, and displays the acquired operation information on the arrangement map. |
| US10416652B2 |
Numerical controller and method for determining look-ahead variable
A numerical controller is equipped with an access unit configured to access variables included within a machining program at a time of analyzing the machining program, a look-ahead determining unit configured to determine whether or not the variables accessed by the access unit were accessed during look-ahead of the machining program, a specific variable determining unit configured to determine whether or not the variables determined to have been accessed during look-ahead by the look-ahead determining unit are specific variables, and an output unit configured to output at least one of numbers of the specific variables accessed during look-ahead and a time of accessing the specific variables during look-ahead, in the event that the variables accessed during look-ahead are determined to be the specific variables by the specific variable determining unit. |
| US10416650B2 |
Waveform display device having function of acquiring data related to driving axis of machine tool
Since a data acquisition condition setting unit can select a data acquisition start/end trigger, a sampling period of data, and a type of acquired data, a waveform display device, which has a function of allowing only necessary data to be acquired by allowing a plurality of data acquisition conditions to be set with respect to one data acquisition, can set these conditions from a screen of a data acquisition condition setting. When data needs to be acquired according to a plurality of different conditions, a plurality of types of necessary data acquisition conditions is set to set different data acquisition condition names. When a plurality of data acquisition conditions is set by acquiring data once, a multi-data acquisition condition setting unit can set necessary data acquisition conditions using a screen of a multi-data acquisition condition setting. When the data acquisition conditions are set by the multi-data acquisition condition setting unit, data acquisition condition setting names set by the data acquisition condition setting unit are input. |
| US10416648B2 |
Computerized system and method for generating an undesirable chatter free milling CNC program for use in machining a workpiece
A computerized method of machining a workpiece including, prior to machining the workpiece, establishing, based on empirical data obtained from machining activity at an earlier time, an historical mapping indicating pairings of depth of cut and rpm at which undesirable chatter (UDC) did not occur during machining activity at an earlier time using at least one given type of milling machine, at least one given type of cutting tool and at least one given type of workpiece material, prior to commencing machining of the workpiece, programming a machine tool to machine the workpiece using a given type of milling machine, a given type of cutting tool and a given type of workpiece material at at least one depth of cut and rpm, which, based on the historical mapping, avoid UDC and operating the machine tool in accordance with the programming to machine the workpiece. |
| US10416646B2 |
Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for operation of an industrial machine
A control system for operation of an industrial machine includes a processor and a tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable memory communicating with the processor. The tangible, non-transitory computer-readable memory includes instructions that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including: receiving image data from an imaging device that monitors an image zone around the industrial machine, and analyzing the image data. The processor further performs operations including determining, based upon the analyzing, that the control system is functional, determining, based upon the analyzing, that the image data includes at least one of a predefined color, a predefined pattern, and a predefined shape, and transmitting a proximity signal to at least one relay module coupled between the processor and the industrial machine to halt operation of the industrial machine. |
| US10416643B2 |
Smart home system and method
An electrical management system for managing a smart home. A plurality of end units such as electrical outlets and electrical switches sample the electricity going through the end-unit at least 1,000 times per second. The information is communicated to a server, which analyzes the data across many installations and can alert the user for any abnormal electrical situation in the home. |
| US10416641B2 |
Operation program editing device and method for editing operation program
An operation program editing device includes a program editing portion configured to edit an operation program executable by a programmable controller that controls a facility, and the program editing portion includes a bypass circuit generation unit that generates a bypass circuit including a bypass path for skipping execution of some of the plurality of steps at a time of reactivation of the facility, a first selection receiving unit that receives selection of a last step, from among the plurality of steps, within a range where the execution is skipped by the bypass circuit, and a second selection receiving unit that receives selection of a first step, from among the plurality of steps, within the range where the execution is skipped by the bypass circuit. |
| US10416637B2 |
Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
The system generally includes a crosspoint switch in the local data collection system having multiple inputs and multiple outputs including a first input connected to the first sensor and a second input connected to the second sensor. The multiple outputs include a first and second output configured to be switchable between a condition in which the first output is configured to switch between delivery of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal from the first output and the second sensor signal from the second output. Each of multiple inputs is configured to be individually assigned to any of the multiple outputs. Unassigned outputs are configured to be switched off producing a high-impedance state. The local data collection system is configured to manage data collection bands. The local data collection system includes a neural net expert system using intelligent management of the data collection bands. |
| US10416632B2 |
Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
The system generally includes a crosspoint switch in the local data collection system having multiple inputs and multiple outputs including a first input connected to the first sensor and a second input connected to the second sensor. The multiple outputs include a first output and a second output configured to be switchable between a condition in which the first output is configured to switch between delivery of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal from the first output and the second sensor signal from the second output. Each of multiple inputs is configured to be individually assigned to any of the multiple outputs. Unassigned outputs are configured to be switched off producing a high-impedance state. The local data collection system includes multiple multiplexing units and multiple data acquisition units receiving multiple data streams from multiple machines in the industrial environment. The local data collection system includes distributed complex programmable hardware device (CPLD) chips each dedicated to a data bus for logic control of the multiple multiplexing units and the multiple data acquisition units that receive the multiple data streams from the multiple machines in the industrial environment. |
| US10416626B2 |
Home appliance and control method thereof
An electric appliance includes a driving unit operating on the basis of energy information including information with respect to an energy price, a communication unit requesting the energy information to an external component, a memory unit for storing the energy information received through the communication unit, and a control unit controlling the communication unit such that the communication unit receives first energy information corresponding to a present time of the energy information and receives second energy information that is information except for the first energy information. |
| US10416622B2 |
Method of operating a home-automation installation
A method of operating a home-automation installation, the home-automation installation including items of equipment fixed in a building and a mobile unit for controlling the items of equipment, the elements communicating over a home-automation network, each element being furnished with an identifier which is specific to it and with an authentication key specific to the home-automation network, termed “common key”, identical for all the elements and authenticating an element's membership of the home-automation network, The method includes a step of locating the mobile control unit and delivering an item of position information, then a step of pinpointing using at least the item of position information to pinpoint a particular item of equipment, the pinpointing step allowing the identification of the particular item of equipment and allowing the locating of the particular item of equipment in a mode of configuration of the home-automation installation. |
| US10416619B2 |
System modeling, control and optimization
A method for training a disturbance rejection model that is configured to model an operation of a system so to calculate a predicted value for a system output at a future time. The disturbance rejection model may include a network for mapping system inputs to the system output, the network including a weight vector and a feedback coefficient. The method may include: obtaining a training dataset, and training the disturbance rejection model pursuant to the training dataset. The training may include calculating updated values for each of the weight vector and the feedback coefficient of the network by minimizing an error function that include a first hyperparameter and a second hyperparameter. The first hyperparameter may include a vector for penalizing the weight vector and the second hyperparameter may include a scalar. |
| US10416613B2 |
Machining time estimating apparatus
A machining time estimating apparatus is stored with mechanical configuration-time data, which are control parameters relating to respective machining times of a plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools, and is provided with a machining time estimation unit, configured to estimate the machining time required for machining performed based on an NC command in a first one of the plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools, and a mechanical configuration difference time calculation unit configured to calculate machining times required for machining performed based on the NC command in the other ones of the plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools than the first numerically-controlled machine tool, based on the respective mechanical configuration-time data of the plurality of numerically-controlled machine tools. |
| US10416605B2 |
Cleaning device and image forming apparatus including the same
There is provided a cleaning device in which both sidewalls of a scraper holding unit are formed so that a center line between both the sidewalls of the scraper holding unit is directed substantially toward the center of a fur brush. |
| US10416604B1 |
Process cartridge
Disclosed herein is a process cartridge comprising: a housing; a rotatable component; a driving force receiver configured to transmit a driving force to the rotatable component; an elastic member; wherein when the process cartridge is installed in an imaging device comprising a driving head, the driving force receiver has a first state and a second state relative to the driving head, the first state being a state in which the driving force receiver contacts the driving head and is in a pre-engaged position and the second state being a state in which the driving force receiver is engaged by the driving head; wherein when the driving force receiver is in the first state relative to the driving head, the elastic member is configured to urge the driving force receiver to transition from the first state to the second state as a result of rotation of the driving head. |
| US10416602B1 |
System and methods for detecting non-authentic slave components using clock frequency changes
A method for detecting a non-authentic slave component in an electronic device which includes receiving a command from a master component in the device, identifying a response to the command based upon a frequency of a plurality of clock pulses used by the master component while sending the command, and sending the response to the master component for use as a basis in determining whether the slave component is one of an authentic slave component and a non-authentic slave component. The disclosed method may be performed by a replaceable slave component in an imaging device including a slave circuit communicating with a master circuit of the master component along a serial communications interface. The master circuit includes an instruction to change a clock frequency when sending a command to the slave circuit to trigger a unique response from slave circuits of authentic slave components. |
| US10416601B2 |
Adjusting imaging apparatuses
A method of adjusting an imaging apparatus comprises printing a set of test patches, the set of test patches comprising a solid color patch, a grey level patch and a substrate patch. The optical densities of the set of test patches are determined. The method comprises simultaneously correcting a solid optical density value (Solid OD), relating to the solid color patch and an associated grey level (LUT) value relating to the grey level patch. |
| US10416600B2 |
Image forming apparatus, non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having program stored thereon, and server
An image forming apparatus includes a member arranged in contact with or in proximity to an image carrier, a sensor for measuring an electrical characteristic value of the member, a power supply which switches from a first mode in which one of a constant current and a constant voltage is applied to the member to a second mode in which the other is applied to the member, a storage which stores first correspondence between an amount of use of the member in the first mode and the electrical characteristic value, and a hardware processor. The hardware processor obtains second correspondence between the electrical characteristic value measured with the sensor and the amount of use of the member in the first mode and predicts a serviceable period of the member when the power supply is switched to the second mode based on the first and the second correspondences. |
| US10416598B2 |
Image heating apparatus and heater for use therein
The present invention relates to an image heating apparatus that includes a heater including a plurality of independently controllable heating blocks in a longitudinal direction thereof, each including a first conductor, a second conductor, and a heating element. At least one of electrodes corresponding to the respective heating blocks is disposed in an area where the heating element is located in the longitudinal direction on a second surface of the heater that is opposite to a first surface that comes into contact with an endless belt. An electrical contact is arranged so as to face the second surface of the heater. An overheating occurring in a no-media passage portion when an image formed on a recording material having a small size is heated is suppressed or reduced. |
| US10416596B2 |
Fixing device and image forming apparatus
A fixing device includes a fixing member, a pressuring member, a temperature sensing part and an air blow controlling part. The fixing member heated by a heat source heats a toner image on the recording medium. The temperature sensing part includes an infrared sensing element sensing infrared rays from the fixing member and a condensing member condensing the infrared rays to the infrared sensing element. The air blow controlling part executes and stops the air blow to the temperature sensing part. Detection temperature of the fixing member is calculated with a sensing value by the infrared sensing element. The detection temperature or control temperature of the heat source is corrected with air blow condition by the air blow controlling part and temperature deference between the infrared sensing element and the condensing member. Heating of the fixing member is controlled with the corrected detection temperature or the corrected control temperature. |
| US10416595B2 |
Image forming apparatus having a control circuit that selectively controls power to be supplied to a plurality of heat generating blocks of a heater
An image forming apparatus includes a control circuit having a plurality of semiconductor elements configured to perform switching between ON and OFF of a plurality of heat generating blocks, and a power interrupting unit configured to be activated so as to interrupt power being supplied to the plurality of semiconductor elements when a heater overheats. Of the plurality of semiconductor elements, a first semiconductor element to supply power to a first heat generating block, is connected, in series, to a second semiconductor element to supply power to a second heat generating block. In addition, when the power interrupting unit is not activated, the second heat generating block is controlled by controlling only the second semiconductor element, and, when the power interrupting unit is not activated, the first heat generating block is controlled by controlling the first semiconductor element and the second semiconductor element. |
| US10416593B2 |
Developing device
A developing device includes a developing container, a developing sleeve, a magnet and grooves provided at a surface of the sleeve and formed along a direction crossing a circumferential direction of the sleeve. In a cross-section, each of the grooves is formed by a flat bottom portion contacting a carrier particle and a pair of side surface portions provided in both sides of the flat bottom portion with respect to the circumferential direction of the sleeve and satisfies the following relationship: r |
| US10416591B2 |
Toner cartridge
In one example, a toner cartridge for a printer includes interconnected interior upper and lower toner supply chambers surrounding an exterior opening defined in part by diverging sidewalls and a sloping ceiling. |
| US10416585B2 |
Electrostatic ink compositions
Herein is disclosed an electrostatic ink composition, wherein the composition is formable by combining: chargeable particles comprising a resin comprising a polymer having acidic side groups, and a cyclic anhydride. Also disclosed herein is a method of forming an electrostatic ink composition, and a method of electrostatic printing. |
| US10416581B2 |
Electrophotographic photosensitive member, process cartridge, and electrophotographic apparatus
An electrophotographic photosensitive member with suppressed potential variation even in the case that a protective layer including a cured material of a composition having a polymerizable functional group is used is provided. An electrophotographic photosensitive member including a support, a charge generation layer, a charge transport layer containing a charge transporting material, and a protective layer, in the order presented, wherein the charge transport layer contains a polycarbonate resin having a structure selected from a group A and a structure selected from a group B, and the protective layer includes a cured material of a composition containing a compound having at least a functional group selected from chain-polymerizable functional groups and sequential polymerizable functional groups. |
| US10416573B2 |
Holding apparatus, exposure apparatus and manufacturing method of device
A holding apparatus includes a holding portion that includes a first member which contacts a portion of an object, a second member which at least a portion thereof is fixed to a base, and a connection member which is configured to connect the first and second members, and a driving unit which drives the holding portion to change at least a posture of the first member, wherein a relative positional relationship between the first member and the second member is changed via the connection member. |
| US10416572B2 |
Positioning system, method to position, lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method
A positioning system including: a first body; a second body; and an actuator arranged between the first body and the second body to position the first body relative to the second body, wherein the actuator includes a first piezoelectric actuator and a second piezoelectric actuator arranged in series, wherein the first piezoelectric actuator has a first hysteresis, wherein the second piezoelectric actuator has a second hysteresis smaller than the first hysteresis, and wherein the second piezoelectric actuator has a positioning range at least equal to the first hysteresis. |
| US10416568B2 |
Light intensity modulation method
A light intensity modulation method implemented by using a mask (101) includes the steps of: 1) based on a circle of confusion (CoC) function of an illumination system (102), an initial light intensity distribution of an illumination field of view (FOV) and a target light intensity distribution of the illumination FOV, calculating a transmittance distribution of the mask (101) used to modulate the initial light intensity distribution into the target light intensity distribution; 2) meshing the mask (101) according to a desired accuracy of the target light intensity distribution and determining a distribution of opaque dots in each of cells resulting from the meshing based on the transmittance distribution of the mask (101) and a desired accuracy of the transmittance distribution; and 3) fabricating the mask (101) based on the determined distribution of the opaque dots and then deploying the mask (101) in the illumination system. Advantages including a high modulation accuracy, an applicability to wide FOV size, light intensity and wavelength ranges and compatibility with established manufacturing processes can be attained. |
| US10416567B2 |
Illumination system and metrology system
Disclosed is an illumination system for a metrology apparatus and a metrology apparatus comprising such an illumination system. The illumination system comprises an illumination source; and a linear variable filter arrangement configured to filter a radiation beam from said illumination source and comprising one or more linear variable filters. The illumination system is operable to enable selective control of a wavelength characteristic of the radiation beam subsequent to it being filtered by the linear variable filter arrangement. |
| US10416564B1 |
Lithographic fragmentation technology
A fragmentation pattern is formed on a surface of a warhead using an etchant process. An etchant resistance material is coated on an interior surface of the warhead casing. A portion of the etchant resistant material is selectively removed by a directed energy process and an etchant is applied to the exposed portion of the warhead casing surface thereby etching the fragmentation pattern. Alternatively, a protective coating is applied over the entire surface thereby creating the fragmentation pattern. |
| US10416563B2 |
Resist underlayer film composition, patterning process, and method for forming resist underlayer film
A resist underlayer film composition is excellent in resistance to a basic hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution in gap-filling and planarization characteristics having a dry etching characteristic; a patterning process and method for forming a resist underlayer film, wherein the resist underlayer film composition is used for a multilayer resist method, the composition comprising: (a1) one, or two or more, of a compound represented by following general formula (x); and (b) an organic solvent, wherein n01 represents an integer of 1 to 10; when n01 is 2, w represents a sulfinyl group, a sulfonyl group, an ether group, or a divalent organic group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms; when n01 is an integer other than 2, w represents an n01-valent organic group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms; and y represents a single bond or divalent connecting group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and optionally having an oxygen atom. |
| US10416561B2 |
Coating composition, and process for producing photoresist laminate
A coating composition which contains a fluorinated polymer having a unit (1) represented by —[CX1X2—CY1(Rf1—COOM1)]— and a fluorinated compound represented by CX3X4═CY2(Rf2—COOM2), wherein the content of the fluorinated compound is from 0.1 to 8.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the fluorinated polymer. X1, X2, X3 and X4 are H, F or Cl, Y1 and Y2 are H, F, Cl, a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, Rf1 and Rf2 are a perfluoroalkylene group which may contain an etheric oxygen atom between carbon-carbon atoms, or an oxyperfluoroalkylene group which may contain an etheric oxygen atom between carbon-carbon atoms, —COOM1 is —COOH or —COOZ1, and —COOM2 is —COOH or —COOZ2 (wherein Z1 and Z2 are an ammonium ion in which the hydrogen atom may be substituted). The coating composition is suitable for forming a thin antireflection coating layer without increasing its refractive index. |
| US10416560B2 |
Coloring agent dispersion, photosensitive resin composition, cured product, organic el element, method for forming pattern, and method for producing photosensitive resin composition
A coloring agent dispersion which contains a satisfactorily dispersed pigment, and results in a photosensitive resin composition capable of forming a cured film when mixed in the photosensitive resin composition; a photosensitive resin composition containing the coloring agent dispersion; a cured product of the composition; an organic EL element provided with the cured product; a method for forming a pattern using the composition; and a method for producing a photosensitive resin composition using the dispersion. In a coloring agent dispersion including a coloring agent which contains a pigment and a dispersant, a dispersant containing a silsesquioxane compound of a specific structure is used. |
| US10416556B2 |
Photosensitive resin composition for flexographic printing and flexographic printing original plate
A photosensitive resin composition for flexographic printing, comprising at least (A) a hydrophilic copolymer, (B) an elastomer, (C) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer, and (D) a photopolymerization initiator, wherein, in a cross-section of a cured product of the resin composition, a phase area of a phase comprising the hydrophilic copolymer (A), SA, is 15% or more and 60% or less, and a proportion of the phase having a phase area of 3 μm2 or more and less than 100 μm2 is 20 (% by area) or more of the phase comprising the hydrophilic copolymer (A). |
| US10416555B2 |
Lithographic patterning process and resists to use therein
A resist composition is disclosed which comprises a perovskite material with a structure having a chemical formula selected from ABX3, A2BX4, or ABX4, wherein A is a compound containing an NH3 group, B is a metal and X is a halide constituent. The perovskite material may comprise one or more of the following components: halogen-mixed perovskite material; metal-mixed perovskite material, and organic ligand mixed perovsikte material. |
| US10416554B2 |
Organometallic solution based high resolution patterning compositions
Organometallic solutions have been found to provide high resolution radiation based patterning using thin coatings. The patterning can involve irradiation of the coated surface with a selected pattern and developing the pattern with a developing agent to form the developed image. The patternable coatings may be susceptible to positive-tone patterning or negative-tone patterning based on the use of an organic developing agent or an aqueous acid or base developing agent. The radiation sensitive coatings can comprise a metal oxo/hydroxo network with organic ligands. A precursor solution can comprise an organic liquid and metal polynuclear oxo-hydroxo cations with organic ligands having metal carbon bonds and/or metal carboxylate bonds. |
| US10416546B2 |
Interactive light fixture, illumination system and kitchen appliance
Interactive light fixture (1) comprising a plurality of light sources and a projector unit for illuminating a defined surface area and at least one sensor for sensing objects within the surface area, and comprising a controller unit cooperating with the light sources, projector and sensor, wherein the controller unit in a first operational mode is configured to drive the light sources and/or projector unit in dependency of at least one characteristic object feature of at least one sensed object in order to generate an object-specific illumination design pattern or design figure on the surface area. |
| US10416544B2 |
Laser array, laser light source and laser projection device
A laser array including at least one line of lasers. The at least one line of lasers includes a first laser and a second laser which are adjacent to each other. A first laser beam emitted by the first laser and a second laser beam emitted by the second laser are both in a first color, and the first laser beam has a wavelength less than that of the second laser beam. |
| US10416537B2 |
Heat sink of a camera
This application is directed to a camera that includes a housing, a lens assembly and a plurality of electronic components. The lens assembly is arranged at a front portion of the housing and configured for focusing light received from outside of the camera. The plurality of electronic components is arranged at the front portion of the housing, and further includes an image sensor coupled to receive light through the lens assembly, a memory for storing information, a processor for processing information from the image sensor, and a wireless communication module for wirelessly communicating with an electronic device. The camera further includes a heat dissipation element arranged at a rear portion of the housing and located between the plurality of electronic components and a rear surface of the housing. The heat dissipation element is configured to transfer heat from the plurality of electronic components to the rear portion of the housing. |
| US10416531B2 |
Component shifting apparatus with shape memory alloy actuators
Systems and methods for shifting a position of one or more optical elements are disclosed. In an embodiment, a system may include a housing having a chamber formed therein, at least one non-linear crystal disposed in the chamber, the non-linear crystal configured to receive at least one incident signal and to convert a wavelength of at least a portion of the incident signal, and at least one shape memory alloy element disposed such that thermal or electrical energy applied to the shape memory alloy causes movement of the non-linear crystal. |
| US10416530B2 |
Acousto-optic deflector with multiple output beams
Optical apparatus includes an acousto-optic medium and an array of multiple piezoelectric transducers attached to the acousto-optic medium. A drive circuit is coupled to apply to the piezoelectric transducers respective drive signals including at least first and second frequency components at different, respective first and second frequencies and with different, respective phase offsets for the first and second frequency components at each of the multiple piezoelectric transducers. |
| US10416529B2 |
Systems and methods for laser systems with variable beam parameter product utilizing thermo-optic effects
In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a radiation beam, via thermo-optic effects, before the beam is coupled into an optical fiber or delivered to a workpiece. |
| US10416526B2 |
Optical waveguide device
An object of the invention is to provide an optical waveguide device which is able to efficiently absorb or remove leaked light propagating in a substrate. An optical waveguide device in which an optical waveguide is formed on a substrate, in which the optical waveguide includes a main waveguide through which signal light propagates, and a metal layer (a bonding layer or an electrode) is formed, through a high refractive index layer having a refractive index higher than the refractive index of the substrate, in at least a part of a region on which the main waveguide is not formed. |
| US10416521B2 |
Variable transmittance optical filter and uses thereof
Variable transmittance optical filters capable of transitioning from a light state to a dark state on exposure to UV radiation and from a dark state to a light state with application of an electric voltage are provided. The optical filters comprise a switching material that comprises one or more chromophores that have electrochromic and photochromic properties. |
| US10416519B2 |
Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production. |
| US10416517B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
To suppress a malfunction of a circuit due to deterioration in a transistor. In a transistor which continuously outputs signals having certain levels (e.g., L-level signals) in a pixel or a circuit, the direction of current flowing through the transistor is changed (inverted). That is, by changing the level of voltage applied to a first terminal and a second terminal (terminals serving as a source and a drain) every given period, the source and the drain are switched every given period. Specifically, in a portion which successively outputs signals having certain levels (e.g., L-level signals) in a circuit including a transistor, L-level signals having a plurality of different potentials (L-level signals whose potentials are changed every given period) are used as the signals having certain levels. |
| US10416514B2 |
Pixel circuit and liquid crystal display circuit
The present disclosure provides a pixel circuit and a liquid crystal display circuit. The pixel circuit comprises a gate line, a data line, a first common line, a second common line, a first primary field-effect transistor (FET), a second primary FET, a first secondary FET, and a second secondary FET. A voltage of the first common line is different from a voltage of the second common line. |
| US10416511B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display device includes: a first display panel displaying a color image, a second display panel that is disposed farther away from the observer with respect to the first display panel and displays a monochrome image, and an image processor that generates color image data and monochrome image data. The image processor includes an extension filtering unit that performs extension filtering on first monochrome image data, which is made monochrome using a maximum value in a value of each color expressing color information included in the input video signal. The extension filtering unit performs the extension filtering on the first monochrome image data using a large filter size in a larger luminance difference region, and performs the extension filtering on the first monochrome image data using a small filter size in a small luminance difference region. |
| US10416510B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display (“LCD”) device provides enhanced display quality. An insulating layer is formed on a first substrate. The insulating layer covers the contact portion of a switching device in which the switching device is electrically connected to a transparent electrode and has an opening for exposing a portion of the transparent electrode. A reflection electrode is electrically connected to the transparent electrode through the opening. The insulation layer covers a first portion of a driving circuit formed on the first substrate. A sealant is interposed between the first and second substrate to engage the first and second substrate and to cover a second portion of the driving circuit. Therefore, the driver circuit may operate normally, and the distortion of the signal outputted from the driver circuit may be prevented. |
| US10416508B2 |
Array substrate and display panel, and fabrication methods thereof
Array substrate, display panel, and display device, and their fabrication methods are provided. An array substrate includes a plurality of subpixels, each including a first electrode and a second electrode, electrically isolated from one another, on a substrate. The first electrode includes a plurality of electrically connected first electrode strips. The second electrode includes a plurality electrically connected second electrode strips alternately arranged with the first electrode strips. A first distance along a first direction at any position between one first electrode strip and a first neighboring second electrode strip is substantially same. Along a length direction of the first electrode strips, a first width of each first electrode strip has a varying value at a different position. |
| US10416507B2 |
Fabricating method of array substrate, array substrate and liquid crystal display panel
An array substrate includes a substrate and a gate electrode, a gate insulating layer, a channel layer, an insulating layer, and a passivation layer sequentially formed on the surface of the substrate. An oxide semiconductor layer that forms a channel layer and a plurality of first IPS electrodes that are spaced from the oxide semiconductor layer are provided on the gate insulating layer. The insulating layer covers the oxide semiconductor layer and the plurality of first IPS electrodes. The passivation layer covers the channel layer and is formed with trenches. The trenches are located on a side of each of the first IPS electrode and extending to the gate insulation layer. Second IPS electrodes are formed on the passivation layer and corresponding to the first IPS electrodes and are connected to the first IPS electrodes. |
| US10416504B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
The liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first substrate includes a transistor including an oxide semiconductor film including a channel formation region; a pixel electrode electrically connected to the transistor; an insulating layer in contact with the pixel electrode; and a first common electrode in contact with the insulating layer. The second substrate faces the first substrate and includes a second common electrode. A negative liquid crystal material is used for the liquid crystal layer. The specific resistivity of the liquid crystal material is greater than or equal to 1.0×1013 Ω·cm and less than or equal to 1.0×1016 Ω·cm. |
| US10416503B2 |
Blue phase liquid crystal display module, blue phase liquid crystal display device and manufacturing method for the same
A blue phase liquid crystal display module and device, and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The module includes an upper substrate, a lower substrate disposed oppositely, multiple blue phase liquid crystal molecules disposed between the upper substrate and the lower substrate, multiple upper common electrodes disposed in parallel and spaced at intervals on the upper substrate, multiple lower common electrodes disposed in parallel and spaced at intervals on the lower substrate, wherein the lower common electrodes are staggered with the upper common electrodes, and a pixel electrode disposed on the lower substrate, wherein, the pixel electrode is a hollow concave-convex structure, the pixel electrode has alternating projections and depressions such that multiple oblique electric fields are generated among the pixel electrode, the upper common electrodes and the lower common electrodes in order to drive the blue phase liquid crystal molecules. |
| US10416496B2 |
Backlight module and liquid crystal display device
A backlight module and liquid crystal display device are disclosed. The backlight module includes: at least one first light-emitting unit having a first blue light-emitting chip; at least one second light-emitting unit having a second blue light-emitting chip, wherein, an emission peak wavelength of the second blue light-emitting chip is greater than an emission peak wavelength of the first blue light-emitting chip; and a control circuit used for dynamic adjusting a brightness of the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit according to the blue saturation. The present invention can dynamically adjust the output amount of the blue light according to the blue saturation so that the present invention can selectively decrease the blue light when maintaining the display brightness and chroma. |
| US10416491B2 |
Panel structure, its manufacturing method, and projection system
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a panel structure, its manufacturing method and a projection system, which can improve optical efficiency of the projection system and reduce the volume of the projection system. The panel structure includes: a first substrate, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate; a reflective electrode at a side of the first substrate facing the second substrate; a transparent beam-splitting film disposed between the reflective electrode and the liquid crystal layer; and a common electrode disposed at a side of the second substrate facing the first substrate. |
| US10416489B2 |
Polymer dispersed liquid crystal film for vehicles and a vehicle including the same
A polymer dispersed liquid crystal film for vehicles includes an electrode unit, a first electrode provided on the electrode unit, a polymer layer provided between the electrode unit and the first electrode, and a plurality of liquid crystal molecules dispersed in the polymer layer. The electrode unit includes a resin layer and a mesh-type second electrode inserted into the resin layer. The upper surface of the second electrode is exposed to the outside of the resin layer. |
| US10416481B2 |
Semiconductor device
The performances of a semiconductor device are improved. The semiconductor device includes an insulation layer, an optical waveguide part formed over the insulation layer, and including a p type semiconductor region and an n type semiconductor region formed therein, and an interlayer insulation film formed over the insulation layer in such a manner as to cover the optical waveguide part. At the first portion of the optical waveguide part, in a cross sectional view perpendicular to the direction of extension of the optical waveguide part, the n type semiconductor region is arranged at the central part of the optical waveguide part, and the p type semiconductor region is arranged in such a manner as to surround the entire circumference of the n type semiconductor region. |
| US10416471B2 |
Spectral feature control apparatus
A spectral feature selection apparatus includes a dispersive optical element arranged to interact with a pulsed light beam; three or more refractive optical elements arranged in a path of the pulsed light beam between the dispersive optical element and a pulsed optical source; and one or more actuation systems, each actuation system associated with a refractive optical element and configured to rotate the associated refractive optical element to thereby adjust a spectral feature of the pulsed light beam. At least one of the actuation systems is a rapid actuation system that includes a rapid actuator configured to rotate its associated refractive optical element about a rotation axis. The rapid actuator includes a rotary stepper motor having a rotation shaft that rotates about a shaft axis that is parallel with the rotation axis of the associated refractive optical element. |
| US10416468B2 |
Light field generator devices with series output couplers
Electro-holographic light field generator devices comprising surface acoustic wave (SAW) optical modulators are disclosed that employ multiple output couplers. These output couplers might be distributed along waveguides of the SAW modulators, within output coupling regions. Each of these output couplers can be configured for directing an incident leaky mode light at different output angles. In some cases, it may be desirable to employ the output couplers to function as different sub-pixels, to provide light to different viewing directions. The output couplers may be mirrors, volume gratings, chirped gratings, reflection gratings, two dimensional gratings, and/or transmission gratings. The output couplers may be angled so that the coupling output fans for each optical modulator are offset from the waveguide for that optical modulator. |
| US10416464B2 |
Illumination device having a light source for emitting illumination light
An illumination device includes a light source, a micromirror array including a plurality of micromirror actuators, an illumination optical unit, and an optical sensor unit having a sensitive sensor surface. The illumination light is guided onto the micromirror actuators and is reflected at the latter and with the reflection in the temporal integral. An on beam is reflected by the micromirror actuators in a respective on tilt position via the illumination optical unit to an illumination application. An off beam is reflected by the micromirror actuators in a respective off tilt position alongside the illumination optical unit. The sensor unit is arranged in the off beam, in order to capture a radiation guided in the off beam at least in the case of a fault. The sensor unit is oriented in such a way that the sensor surface lies obliquely with respect to a main incidence direction of the radiation. |
| US10416463B2 |
Projecting unit and projecting device using the same
A projecting unit includes a first light-source unit, a first digital micro-mirror unit, a second light-source unit, a second digital micro-mirror unit, a first prism, a first wide-angle lens, and a second wide-angle lens. The first light-source unit is configured to provide a first light beam. The first digital micro-mirror unit is configured to receive the first light beam and transform the first light beam into a first image signal. The second light-source unit is configured to provide a second light beam. The second digital micro-mirror unit is configured to receive the second light beam and transform the second light beam into a second image signal. The first prism is configured to receive and reflect the first and second image signals. The first wide-angle lens and the second wide-angle lens are configured to receive and project the first and second image signals reflected from the first prism respectively. |
| US10416460B2 |
Head mounted display device, control method for head mounted display device, and computer program
A transmission type head mounted display device includes an imaging unit that images an outside scene and an image display unit that is capable of transmitting the outside scene. An imaging range of the imaging unit is set based on a set distance from the image display unit set based on a focal length of a user and an estimated field of view estimated as a field of view of the user who wears the image display unit. |
| US10416455B2 |
Head mounted display
The present invention provides a head mounted display comprising: a frame which is wearable on a user's head; a display unit which is mounted to the frame so as to output screen information; a lens module which is detachably inserted into the frame and includes a pair of lenses having a predetermined refractive index so as to form a virtual image of the screen information; a sensing unit which senses the lens module inserted into the frame; and a control unit which controls the screen information on the basis of the type of the sensed lens module. |
| US10416454B2 |
Combination prism array for focusing light
A beam deflection device includes two arrays of prisms. The prisms in the first array of prisms have an apex angle below a critical angle such that light passes through the prism and is deflected at an angle below a specified angle. The prisms in the second array of prisms have an apex angle above the critical angle such that light that enters the prism will reflect off the apex surface to an exit surface, resulting in the light being deflected at an angle above the specified angle. In some embodiments, the prisms in the first array and the second array work in conjunction to direct light from multiple locations to a single focal point. |
| US10416449B2 |
Display apparatus having moving mechanism
A display apparatus includes: a housing including a top plate having an opening and two opposed side plate units; a display member capable of moving through the opening; a shutter configured to open and close the opening; and a moving mechanism provided on at least one of the two side plate units, the moving mechanism including a first slide member and a second slide member each moving along the at least one side plate unit and a transmission member transmitting an amount of movement of the first slide member to the second slide member while increasing the amount of movement, wherein the shutter moves according to movement of the second slide member. |
| US10416444B2 |
Beam director with improved optics
A beam director for use in 3D printers comprises a first mirror rotating about its longitudinal axis for redirecting a beam onto a second mirror and then onto a work surface, which may result in a beam with a distorted elliptical shape. A beam corrector, e.g. a lens or a reflective surface, is used to ensure the beam has the same dimensions in first and second perpendicular directions. |
| US10416438B2 |
Imaging device for imaging inside of subject and endoscope device using the same
An imaging device includes: a group of lenses configured to collect incident light; a lens supporting member including a fitting portion into which the group of lenses is fitted; a prism configured to reflect light collected by the group of lenses; and an image sensor having a light receiving unit configured to receive the light reflected by the prism and to perform a photoelectric conversion on the received light to generate an electric signal. The lens supporting member has a cutout or an opening portion into which the prism is fitted. The lens supporting member is connected to a surface of the image sensor where the prism is mounted. |
| US10416436B2 |
Advancements in reflective monocular, binocular, and night vision applications including multi-wave
A correct image reflecting monocular/telescope, with apparent straight through the device seeing, well suited for telescope, binocular, or goggle applications, including low profile single-wave and multi-wave night vision devices; comprised of at least one flat mirror, one of which having a central aperture, a concave primary mirror, and an image correcting system with offset angle viewing. The flat mirror with central aperture reflects the incoming light from the monocular aperture into other flat mirrors or directly into the concave primary mirror. The converging reflected light from the primary mirror passes back through the small central opening in the flat aperture mirror and into an image correcting system. The image correcting system upright corrects and deflects the focal image of the primary mirror by an offset angle behind the flat aperture mirror for observation with an eyepiece or other means, making it useful in both terrestrial as well as celestial applications. |
| US10416429B2 |
Dynamic focus and zoom system for use with wide-field, confocal and multiphoton microscopes
A dynamic focus and zoom system with three MEMS mirrors, three prisms, three beam splitters, three fixed lenses and an optical relay, all within a housing. The second prism, first and second fixed lenses, and first beam splitter are aligned linearly along a longitudinal axis of the optical relay. The first and second MEMS mirrors are linearly aligned with one another at a ninety-degree angle to such longitudinal axis. The third MEMS mirror, third fixed lens, third wave plate, third beam splitter and third prism are linearly aligned with one another at a ninety-degree angle to the same longitudinal axis. The third prism abuts up against the center of the optical relay between the first and second fixed lenses and is linearly aligned with the first prism such that the linear alignment of the first and third prisms is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the optical relay. |
| US10416428B2 |
Systems and methods for improved focus tracking using a light source configuration
An imaging system including a light source; a first focusing lens positioned to focus a beam from the light source to a beam waist at a predetermined location along an optical path of the beam in the imaging system; a beam splitter positioned relative to the first focusing lens to receive the beam from the first focusing lens and to create first and second beams; a second focusing lens positioned to receive the first and second beams output by the beam splitter, to focus the received first and second beams to a spot sized dimensioned to fall within a sample to be image, and further positioned to receive first and second beams reflected from the sample; an image sensor positioned to receive the light beams reflected from the sample; and a roof prism positioned in the optical path between the second focusing lens and the image sensor. |
| US10416424B2 |
Light outputting apparatus and image display system
A light outputting apparatus includes a first light outputting section and a second light outputting section. The first light outputting section includes a first light source, a first collimator lens, and a first optical element that widens light having passed through the first collimator lens, and the second light outputting section includes a second light source, a second collimator lens, and a second optical element that widens light having passed through the second collimator lens. The first light outputting section and the second light outputting section are so disposed that a first optical path and a second optical path intersect each other at a point on upstream optical paths of the first and second optical elements, and that part of the light outputted from the first light outputting section and part of the light outputted from the second light outputting section overlap with each other. |
| US10416422B2 |
Zoom lens, projection display device, and imaging apparatus for forming an intermediate image
A zoom 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 zoom 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 and reduction sides. The second optical system includes two or more movable lens groups, which move by changing spacings between the groups adjacent to each other in a direction of an optical axis during zooming, and two stationary lens groups which remain stationary with respect to the reduction side imaging plane during zooming. One stationary lens group is disposed closest to the reduction side, and has a positive refractive power. Also, a lens group closest to the magnification side in the second optical system has a positive refractive power. |
| US10416421B2 |
Zoom lens and image pickup apparatus including the same
Provided is a zoom lens, including, in order from an object side: a positive first lens unit; a negative second lens unit; an intermediate lens unit including at least one lens unit; a positive (N−1)-th lens unit; and a negative N-th lens unit, in which the (N−1)-th lens unit is configured to move for focusing, and in which a focal length fLM of the intermediate lens unit at a wide angle end, a focal length f(N−1) of the (N−1)-th lens unit, which consists of a single lens element, a focal length fN of the N-th lens unit, a distance DN on an optical axis from a lens surface closest to the object side of the N-th lens unit to a lens surface closest to the image side of the N-th lens unit, and a back focus BFw at the wide angle end are each appropriately set. |
| US10416418B2 |
Image capturing optical system, image capturing device and electronic device
The present disclosure provides an image capturing optical system comprising: a positive first lens element having a convex object-side surface; a negative second lens element having a concave object-side surface; a third lens element; a fourth lens element having a convex object-side surface and a concave image-side surface, the object-side surface and the image-side surface thereof being aspheric; a fifth lens element having a concave image-side surface concave, both of the object-side surface and the image-side surface being aspheric, at least one of the object-side surface and the image-side surface having at least one convex shape in an off-axis region thereof. |
| US10416409B2 |
Optical system
An optical system includes a base, a first lens driving module, and a second lens driving module. The first lens driving module includes a first lens holder, a first magnet, and a first coil. The first lens holder is configured to hold a first optical element. The first coil corresponding to the first magnet is configured to drive the first lens holder to move relative to the base. The second lens driving module includes a second lens holder, a second magnet, and a second coil. The second lens holder is configured to hold a second optical element. The second coil corresponding to the second magnet is configured to drive the second lens holder to move relative to the base. The first magnet is disposed between the first and second lens holders, and no other magnet is disposed between the first and second lens holders except the first magnet. |
| US10416407B2 |
Optical communications device having a plate-shaped flexible printed circuit with metallic pattern
An optical communications device includes a support, a plate-shaped member, and an optical cable. The plate-shaped member is supported in a curved state on the support. The plate-shaped member is a flexible printed circuit including a flexible substrate and a metallic pattern formed on the flexible substrate. The optical cable is provided along a curved surface of the plate-shaped member on the support. |
| US10416406B1 |
Communications module housing
A communications module housing includes an enclosure defining an opening, and a tray movably positioned within the enclosure. The tray includes a base, and a front rail positioned on the base, the front rail including a plurality of first mounts. The tray further includes a platform positioned on the base, the platform including a plurality of second mounts. The tray further includes a rear rail positioned on the base, the rear rail including a plurality of third mounts. The first and second mounts correspond to mounting features of the first communications modules and the third mounts correspond to mounting features of the second communications modules. |
| US10416404B2 |
Telecommunications enclosure
This disclosure is related to a fiber optic distribution system including a telecommunications enclosure. In one aspect, the telecommunications enclosure can include a main body and a cover that together define an interior cavity. A first tray and a second tray can be mounted within the interior cavity. The first tray can be configured to hold a fiber optic splitter and to include cable management features. The second tray can be configured with a termination feature for connecting cables extending from the splitter to cables that can be distributed to individual locations remote from the enclosure, such as individual dwelling units. |
| US10416402B2 |
Aerial optical and electric cable assembly
It is disclosed a cable assembly comprising a common figure-8 outer jacket comprising a first lobe and a second lobe, wherein the first lobe surrounds an electric core with a relevant first extruded inner sheath housing a strength member; and the second lobe surrounds an optical core with a relevant second extruded inner sheath. |
| US10416385B1 |
Negative angle grating coupler
In an example, a system includes a grating coupled laser and a photonic integrated circuit. The grating coupled laser includes a first waveguide and a transmit grating coupler optically coupled to the first waveguide. The photonic integrated circuit includes a second waveguide and a receive grating coupler optically coupled to the second waveguide. The second grating coupler may include a negative angle grating coupler. |
| US10416382B2 |
Semiconductor device
In an optical waveguide section of an SIS type having a configuration of stacking a second semiconductor layer over a first semiconductor layer with a dielectric layer interposed, the first semiconductor layer is electrically coupled to a first electrode at a first lead-out section where the second semiconductor layer is not stacked. Further, the second semiconductor layer is electrically coupled to a second electrode at a second lead-out section not overlapping with the first semiconductor layer. As a result, when a contact hole for forming the second electrode is formed by dry etching, the dielectric layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer is not damaged or broken and hence short-circuit failure between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer can be prevented. The reliability of the optical waveguide section therefore can be improved. |
| US10416381B1 |
Spot-size-converter design for facet optical coupling
A facet optical coupler, and techniques for forming a facet optical coupler, that includes a waveguide disposed in a trench of a substrate are described. The substrate may be a silicon substrate in some embodiments. A cladding material is first disposed in the trench, and the waveguide is disposed on the cladding material in the trench. |
| US10416379B2 |
Arrayed waveguide grating based hybrid integrated laser having adjustable external cavity
An arrayed waveguide grating based hybrid integrated laser has an adjustable external cavity. The waveguide includes a semiconductor gain die and an optical waveguide chip. The optical waveguide chip includes an arrayed waveguide grating and an arrayed waveguide reflection-controllable component. A resonant cavity is formed by the output end reflection-controllable arrayed waveguide grating chip and the semiconductor gain die. An output wavelength of the laser can be adjusted by changing a driving condition of the reflection-controllable component. The output wavelength is determined by a center wavelength of each channel of the arrayed waveguide grating. |
| US10416377B2 |
Luminaire with controllable light emission
A luminaire includes a first waveguide having a first primary light emitting surface directed in a first direction and a first secondary light emitting surface directed in a second direction. A second waveguide having a second primary light emitting surface directed in the second direction and a second secondary light emitting surface directed in the first direction. A first plurality of LEDs are optically coupled to the first waveguide and a second plurality of LEDs are optically coupled to the second waveguide. The first and second waveguides are independently operable. The first and second plurality of LEDs may comprise LED groups where each of the LED groups are independently controllable. The light emission pattern and light properties of the emitted light are controllable. |
| US10416372B2 |
Appliance with a control panel
An appliance includes a control panel with a dielectric substrate. A printed circuit board is spaced from a back surface of the dielectric substrate. A light emitter and a capacitive sensor are positioned on the printed circuit board. The capacitive sensor includes a pair of conductive bodies that extend between the dielectric substrate and the printed circuit board. The dielectric substrate is positioned on a cabinet such that the capacitive sensor is triggered when a user touches a front surface of the dielectric substrate and such that an appliance function indicator is illuminated at the front surface of the dielectric substrate during operation of the light emitter. |
| US10416371B2 |
Backlight system of liquid crystal display device
Disclosed is a backlight system of a liquid crystal display device. A light guide plate is provided on a frame. A quantum dot diaphragm is arranged above or below the light guide plate. An optical diaphragm set is arranged above the light guide plate or the quantum dot diaphragm. When the quantum dot diaphragm is cut, left and right sides or/and upper and lower sides thereof are left with margins which are processed into bending portions while the backlight system is manufactured. Useless areas are located on the margins. The margins are bent, and are configured to encase the light guide plate or the optical diaphragm set. |
| US10416370B2 |
Asymmetrical light intensity distribution from luminaire
In one embodiment, an overhead street light (a luminaire) is formed that has an asymmetric light intensity distribution, where the peak intensity is greatest along the direction of the street, lower directly across the street, and much lower on the house side of the street. Around the edge of a circular transparent light guide are white light LEDs that inject light into the light guide. To help control the asymmetry of the light intensity distribution, sawtooth-shaped grooves are formed in the light guide surface opposite to the light-emission surface and parallel to the street. Gaussian diffusers are used to partially diffuse the light. By proper selection of the grooves, the Gaussian diffuser, and the relative amounts of light emitted by LED segments around the light guide, the desired asymmetrical light intensity distribution is achieved while a direct view of the light exit surface appears as a uniform light. |
| US10416366B2 |
Light diffusing devices for use in photoimmunotherapy
The present invention provides a diffuser light blocking device comprising an end cap member (820) having a pocketing feature (821) that has a side wall (822) and an end reflective surface (810); the pocketing feature's shape corresponds to exterior shape of distal portion (830) of a diffuser (800) having a distal end surface (801); the pocketing feature engages the distal portion; an overlapping section (815) of the pocketing feature's side wall surrounds the distal portion's side wall (802) and prevents at least 95% of the light output from the distal portion from escaping out of the distal portion's side wall; the end reflective surface blocks any forward propagating light output from the distal end surface and returns at least 80% of light coming out of the distal end surface back towards the diffuser; the end cap member is thermally conductive; the end cap member's length (831) and diameter (832) provide an exterior surface area that is at least 1,000% of the surface area of the distal end surface; and the device reduces generation of diffuser irradiance hot spots. |
| US10416365B2 |
Optical arrangement for camera modules, camera modules with optical arrangements, and method of manufacture
An optical arrangement for a camera module with an image sensor is provided. The optical arrangement includes optical components having a transparent cover element; an infrared absorbing cut-off filter; and an optical lens. The optical components are arranged, along an incident optical beam path going through the optical components onto the image sensor, in a sequence through the transparent cover element, then the infrared absorbing cut-off filter, and then the optical lens. |
| US10416364B2 |
Curved grating structure, display panel and display
A curved grating structure, a display panel and the display device are provided. The curved grating structure includes multiple grating strips spaced from each other. Grating intervals between adjacent grating strips are successively decreased from a center point of the curved grating structure to a terminal of the curved grating structure. The grating interval between two adjacent grating strips is a distance in a first direction between center points of the two adjacent grating strips, and the first direction is a direction perpendicular to a normal vector of the curved grating structure passing through a center point of the curved grating structure. |
| US10416362B2 |
High-brightness reflective luminous membrane, its fabricating method and object attached with such membrane
The high-brightness reflective luminous membrane of the present invention comprises (from top to bottom) a reflective layer and an attachment layer. The reflective layer is formed by a plurality of beads held in place by an adhesive. The attachment layer may adhere to a substrate. The beads may be transparent beads, which may reflect white light, or translucent beads, which are plated with metal via galvanization and may reflect colorful light. Either the attachment layer or the reflective layer may be provided with luminous powder, reflective powder, colors (or a first pattern) via coating, spraying, adhesion or printing to form a colorful reflective luminous layer. With the presence of incident light, the membrane can reflect high-brightness white light and/or bright colorful light. In addition, the membrane may exhibit various types of reflected patterns according to the distance to incident light source and brightness of incident light and a viewer's observing angle. |
| US10416360B2 |
Light diffusion film
One embodiment of the present invention provides a light diffusion film, including: 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin (A); 1 to 10 parts by mass of organic fine particles (B); and 0.01 to 0.5 parts by mass of inorganic fine particles (C), wherein the inorganic fine particles (C) have an average particle size of less than 1 μm and a refractive index at a wavelength of 589 nm of 2.00 or more. |
| US10416359B2 |
Lens assembly with light blocking member and imaging lens including the same
A light blocking member includes a first surface, a second surface, an outside surface and an inside surface. The first surface includes a first asymmetric opening. The second surface includes a second asymmetric opening corresponding to the first asymmetric opening. The outside surface disposed between the first surface and the second surface includes a cutting portion and an arch portion. The cutting portion connects the first asymmetric opening and the second asymmetric opening. The inside surface is disposed between the first surface and the second surface. A virtual curved surface is formed between two ends of the cutting portion, and a virtual line is formed between a central point of the virtual curved surface and a central axis of the light blocking member. Two shapes of both of the first asymmetric opening and the second asymmetric opening with respect to two sides of the virtual line are asymmetric. |
| US10416358B2 |
Device for removing energy from a beam and a method(s) of use thereof
Embodiments of the present invention include a device for removing energy from a beam of electromagnetic radiation. Typically, the device can be operatively coupled to a turbidity measuring device to remove energy generated by the turbidity measuring device. The device can include a block of material having one of a plurality of different shapes coated in an energy absorbing material. Generally, the device can include an angled or rounded energy absorbing surface where the beam of electromagnetic radiation can be directed. The angled or rounded energy absorbing surface can configured to deflect a portion of the beam of electromagnetic radiation to a second energy absorbing surface. |
| US10416348B2 |
Shape-based geophysical parameter inversion
Inversion techniques are provided for imaging subsurface regions from geophysical data sets. The inversion techniques provide a geophysical data set containing data measured from a subsurface region to an objective function. These techniques further optimize the objective function to invert for an implicitly represented geologic structure of the subsurface region and at least one geophysical parameter of the subsurface region. In addition, the inversion techniques use a computer system to present results produced by the objective function optimization. |
| US10416343B2 |
Ionizing radiation image data correction
In one example, an image data correction device is configured to an ionizing radiation detection device, wherein the ionizing radiation detection device is configured to detect ionizing radiation in a plurality of energy ranges transmitted through an object to which radiation is irradiated from a radiation source, the radiation detection device comprising: a first detector for detecting ionizing radiation in a first energy range that is transmitted through the object to generate first radiation image data; a second detector configured in parallel to the first detector with a predetermined region sandwiched between the first and the second detectors, for detecting ionizing radiation in a second energy range that is transmitted through the object to generate second radiation image data. The first and the second detectors are configured to receive the ionizing radiation concurrently so that the first and the second image data are generated concurrently. The image data correction device comprises; at least one processor, and at least one memory storing program instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the device to: digitally determine a correction value for the second radiation image data based on a width of the predetermined region. In other examples a method and a computer program product has been discussed along with the features of the image data correction device. |
| US10416340B2 |
Autonomous container-transportable system for vehicle scanning
A containerized system for vehicle scanning, includes a container; the container having a vertically movable top portion of the container, the top portion including an X-ray source and a collimator; the container having a bottom portion, the bottom portion including a first linear X-ray detector; an entry ramp that rotates to a vertical position in a transportable state and functions as a first wall of the container, the entry ramp being foldable so as not to exceed a height of the container in the transportable state; an exit ramp that rotates to a vertical position in the transportable state and functions as a second wall of the container, the entry ramp being foldable so as not to exceed a height of the container in the transportable state; a generator for autonomous operation; and an operator station for display of scan data. |
| US10416339B2 |
Homogeneous inversion for multi-component induction tools
Various embodiments include apparatus and methods that perform a homogeneous inversion processing to data or signals acquired from a multicomponent induction tool operating in a wellbore. The homogeneous inversion processing can be used to provide a quality check of results from radial one dimensional borehole correction processing. Also, the homogeneous inversion processing may be employed as a dip indicator of conventional array induction logging processing. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. |
| US10416338B2 |
Method for minimization of borehole effects for multicomponent induction tool
A method to minimize borehole effects upon a multi-component induction tool within a well and borehole with water-based mud includes measuring parameters of the reservoir with the induction tool to create an array of measured components. The method further includes comparing a measured component from the array of measured components with a corresponding model component from an array of model components for a reservoir model with known parameters and no borehole effects, and determining the parameters for the reservoir based upon the comparison of the measured component and the corresponding model component. |
| US10416332B2 |
Conductor tracing instruments
One or more embodiments are directed to conductor tracing instruments that include a receiver for detecting an energized conductor and methods for detecting an energized conductor. The receiver includes a plurality of sensors configured to sense magnetic fields produced by the energized conductor and a feedback mechanism configured to communicate information to a user regarding the magnetic fields being sensed. At least two of the sensors are configured to sense magnetic fields having directions of magnetic force that are different from each other. In one embodiment, the sensors are positioned so as to sense magnetic fields having directions of magnetic force that are perpendicular to each other. A change in information provided by the feedback mechanism communicates a change in direction of the energized conductor being detected by the receiver. |
| US10416330B2 |
Composite transducer for downhole ultrasonic imaging and caliper measurement
A transducer assembly for downhole imaging includes a 1-3 Piezoelectric composite transducer of high Q ceramic rods in a polymer matrix. The assembly also includes a Teflon® window, a fluid-filled cavity adjacent to the window, and impedance matching material between the composite transducer and the fluid. The transducer is positioned to reduce the reverberation time. |
| US10416329B2 |
Coherent noise estimation and reduction for acoustic downhole measurements
A system includes an acoustic logging tool including a transducer configured to: emit a first acoustic pulse in a first direction toward a first acoustic surface; measure a first acoustic signal, wherein the first acoustic signal includes a coherent noise component and a first echo component, wherein the first echo component is due at least in part to an interaction of the first acoustic pulse with the first acoustic surface; emit a second acoustic pulse in a second direction, wherein the second direction is at least partly directed away from the first acoustic surface; and measure a second acoustic signal, wherein the second acoustic signal includes substantially only the coherent noise component. The system also includes a data processing system that includes a processor configured to remove the measurement of the second acoustic signal from the measurement of the first acoustic signal to reduce coherent noise. |
| US10416325B2 |
Pressure tolerant seismic source
Disclosed is a pressure tolerant seismic source for deep water survey. The seismic source can include an electromagnetic coil for generating an electromagnetic pulse, a piston plate movable by said electromagnetic pulse, and a housing with a first chamber and a second chamber separated by each other via a common bulkhead arrangement. The seismic source can also include that the coil is arranged within the first chamber and the piston plate arranged within the second chamber. The seismic source can also include the second chamber is at least partly filled with a liquid coupled to the plate so that due to movement of the plate at least one pressure pulse is generated traveling through the liquid within said second chamber. |
| US10416318B1 |
Detector array for locating radioactive sources in three dimensions
A large-area directional radiation detection system useful in detecting shielded radiological weapons may include a large number of prism-shaped detectors stacked in a two-dimensional array of particle detectors in which alternate detectors are displaced frontward and rearward in, for example, a checkerboard-type arrangement of detectors. If a source of radiation is in front of the array, the frontward detectors act as collimators for the rearward detectors, thereby producing a narrow detection peak among the rearward detectors. The lateral position of the detection peak indicates the lateral position of the source, and the width of the detection peak indicates the distance of the source from the detector array, thereby providing a three-dimensional determination of the source location. The high detection efficiency and large solid angle of the detector array enable rapid detection of even well-shielded threat sources at substantial distances, while simultaneously determining the positions of the detected sources. |
| US10416317B2 |
Vehicle and map generating method for the vehicle
A map generating method includes: modeling a predetermined amount of global positioning system (GPS) data as linear segments; determining whether a difference between the modeled segments and the GPS data is within a predetermined range; and determining an amount of GPS data forming the modeled segments based on whether the difference is within the predetermined range. |
| US10416316B1 |
Method and apparatus for determining frame timing
Aspects of the disclosure provide a method of determining frame timing of one or more signals from one or more respective transmitters. The method determining first observation windows that correspond to first candidate segments of the one or more signals; calculating a first set of accumulated signal patterns, each accumulated signal pattern of the first set of accumulated signal patterns being calculated based on signal patterns in a respective subset of the first candidate segments of the one or more signals; determining whether a first set of accumulated synchronization words derived from the first set of accumulated signal patterns is consistent with a first set of corresponding benchmark synchronization words; and determining the frame timing of the one or more signals based on timing of the first observation windows when the first set of accumulated synchronization words is consistent with the first set of corresponding benchmark synchronization words. |
| US10416314B2 |
Machine control system and method
A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) based control system is provided for positioning a working component relative to a work surface, such as an agricultural spray boom over a crop field. Inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, are mounted on the working component and provide positioning signals to a control processor. A method of positioning a working component relative to a work surface using GNSS-based positioning signals is also disclosed. Further disclosed is a work order management system and method, which can be configured for controlling the operation of multiple vehicles, such as agricultural sprayers each equipped with GNSS-based spray boom height control subsystems. The sprayers can be remotely located from each other on multiple crop fields, and can utilize GNSS-based, field-specific terrain models for controlling their spraying operations. |
| US10416310B2 |
Integrated positioning solution for global navigation satellite systems
The invention includes a process for one's own global navigation satellite system and at least one other global navigation satellite system including the following: Receiving ranging signals and navigation messages or ranging signals only from the at least one other global navigation satellite system, and processing the received ranging signals and navigation messages in a similar way as the ranging signals and navigation messages of the owned global navigation satellite system. |
| US10416305B2 |
Positioning device and positioning method
A positioning device includes an optical sensor, an ultrasonic transceiver and a processor. The optical sensor is configured to obtain a depth image. The ultrasonic transceiver is configured to send an ultrasound and receive an ultrasound reflection. The processor is configured to target a reflective surface in the depth image, recognize a salient feature corresponding to the reflective surface in the ultrasound reflection, estimate a distance between the positioning device and reflective the surface according to a first response time of the salient feature in the ultrasound reflection. |
| US10416302B2 |
Metamaterial devices and methods of using the same
Compressive imaging captures images in compressed form, where each sensor does not directly correspond with a pixel, as opposed to standard image capture techniques. This can lead to faster image capture rates due to lower I/O bandwidth requirements, and avoids the need for image compression hardware, as the image is captured in compressed form. Measuring the transformation of an emitted multimodal signal is one method of compressive imaging. Metamaterial antennas and transceivers are well suited for both emitting and receiving multimodal signals, and are thus prime candidates for compressive imaging. |
| US10416301B2 |
Distance measurement between two nodes of a radio network
In certain embodiments, a method includes transmitting, by a first node, a first signal with a first frequency. The method includes receiving a second signal with a second frequency by downmixing the second signal to an intermediate frequency. The method includes determining a first value of a first phase for the second frequency. The method includes transmitting a third signal with a third frequency, the first frequency and the third frequency having a frequency difference, and receiving a fourth signal with a fourth frequency, the second frequency and the fourth frequency having the frequency difference. The method includes determining a second value of the first phase for the fourth frequency. The first frequency and the second frequency are spaced apart by an amount of the intermediate frequency, and the third frequency and the fourth frequency are spaced apart by the amount of the intermediate frequency. |
| US10416298B2 |
Architecture of single substrate ultrasonic imaging devices, related apparatuses, and methods
Aspects of the technology described herein relate to ultrasound device circuitry as may form part of a single substrate ultrasound device having integrated ultrasonic transducers. The ultrasound device circuitry may facilitate the generation of ultrasound waveforms in a manner that is power- and data-efficient. |
| US10416296B2 |
3DI sensor depth calibration concept using difference frequency approach
A three-dimensional image 3DI system includes a modulator configured to generate a first modulation signal and a second modulation signal having a predetermined frequency difference, an illumination source configured to generate a light signal modulated by the first modulation signal, and a sensor core including a pixel array modulated by the second modulation signal. At least one pixel of the pixel array is configured to receive a reflected modulated light signal and to demodulate the reflected modulated light signal using the second modulation signal during an image acquisition to generate a measurement signal. The at least one pixel is configured to generate a plurality of measurement signals based on a plurality of image acquisitions taken at different sample times. A controller is configured to receive the plurality of measurement signals, and calibrate the at least one pixel of the pixel array based on the plurality of measurement signals. |
| US10416293B2 |
Histogram readout method and circuit for determining the time of flight of a photon
A histogramming readout circuit is described. The readout circuit comprises a time to digital converter (TDC) configured to continually report time-stamps defining an arrival time of a laser clock and a signal output from a photosensor. Memory is provided for 10 storing TDC events. A programmable processor is configured to implement a state machine. The state machine being operable to save a time-stamp when a TDC event is detected; determine the time of flight of each of the photons detected by the photosensor; use each calculated time of flight to address a memory location; build up a histogram of the TDC data values using the memory locations as time-bins; and maintain a pointer to a maximum memory location where the highest number of TDC event resides. A calculator is operable to read the value of the maximum memory location and one or more adjacent time-bins either side for processing. |
| US10416281B2 |
Regional positioning system
Regional positioning system using timed pulses. In an embodiment, a plurality of beacon devices are selected by a processor of a target device. For each beacon device, a connection to the beacon device is established, a first pulse is transmitted to the beacon device, a second pulse is received from the beacon device, a flight duration, including both a time of flight of the first pulse and a time of flight of the second pulse, is timed, and a distance to the beacon device is calculated based on the flight duration. A location of the target device is then computed based on the calculated distances for the selected beacon devices and the locations of the beacon devices. |
| US10416279B2 |
Method and system for determining a location of a client device, a client device apparatus and a network device apparatus
A method for determining a location of a client device in a wireless network including the client device and at least three network devices, each of the three network devices having a known location comprises a pairwise exchanges of messages between at least three different pairs of network devices of said at least three network devices. In the pairwise exchange messages, wherein in a pairwise message exchange time difference information of the time difference between reception of a message and subsequent transmission of a message is included. This time difference information is used in the determination of the location of the client device. |
| US10416276B2 |
Position tracking system and method using radio signals and inertial sensing
An RF position tracking system for wirelessly tracking the three-dimensional position of a tracked object. The tracked object has at least one mobile antenna and at least one inertial sensor. The system uses a plurality of base antennas which communicate with the mobile antenna using radio signals. The tracked object also incorporates the inertial sensor to improve position stability by allowing the system to compare position data from radio signals to data provided by the inertial sensor. |
| US10416275B2 |
Advanced tools for an object tracking system
A method and software product display errors of a tracking system that utilizes a plurality of receivers positioned around a tracking area to receive pings periodically transmitted by a tracking tag within the tracking area. For each locate received from the tracking system, a symbol indicative of the locate is plotted on a display graphically depicting the tracking area. A vector connecting each pair of chronologically consecutive symbols is plotted on the display, the vector visually indicating an error within the locates that would otherwise not be visible on the display. Another method concurrently displays predicted sensitivity for each of at least two receivers of a tracking system that locates tracking tags within a tracking area, the receivers being positioned within a surrounding area of the tracking area. A graphical representation of the surrounding area, the tracking area, and receiver sensitivities indicate the predicted receiver coverage of the tracking area. |
| US10416274B2 |
Passive radar location of objects
A vehicle or other mobile communication entity (102) locates objects using received (typically radio frequency) signals (104, 106). These received signals included multi-path versions of the transmitted signals (104). The received signals may include packets having location information of the transmission source. The receiving vehicle may track, or know, its own position. The receiving entity may determine properties for a multi-path version of the signal (208, 210). These properties may include a delay, a Doppler and an angle of reception (122, 124) for one or more multi-path versions of the received signal. The receiving entity may also measure an imbalance (504) induced between a pair (or more) of antenna elements (302) for a particular multi-path version of the signal received. This imbalance may be dependent on the angle of arrival of the particular signal being received. In some embodiments of the invention, the measured imbalance includes two parts: a delta phase (dPhase, 400) and a delta Gain (dGain, 402). These delta values may be considered as a complex number with phase dPhase and magnitude dGain. |
| US10416272B2 |
Frequency transformed radiomap data set
It is disclosed to obtain a frequency transformed radiomap data set by applying a discrete frequency transform to an original radiomap data set. It is also disclosed to obtain a reconstructed radiomap data set by applying an inverse discrete frequency transform to a frequency transformed radiomap data set. |
| US10416271B2 |
Systems and methods for beacon device fleet management
Systems and methods for beacon device fleet management are provided. One example system includes a plurality of beacon devices, a plurality of mobile computing devices, a fleet management system, and a fleet owner computing devices. One example method includes receiving, by the fleet management system, a device status request from the fleet owner computing device. The fleet management system determines one or more operational statuses of beacon devices owned by the fleet owner and transmits data indicative of the one or more operational statuses to the fleet owner computing device. The operational statuses can include a current detection status (e.g., online or offline), a location status, a power source status, and/or other operational parameters. |
| US10416265B2 |
Method and system for generating MR images of a moving object in its environment
MR images (10, 20) of an object in its environment within a region of interest are generated. The object executes motion including a plurality of moving phases within a period of time. The method includes the steps of: generating a first image (10) of a region of interest from the first dataset (S2); identifying a dynamic region (12) and a static region (14) inside the first image (10) (S3); editing the first image (10) by masking out the dynamic region (14) (S4); performing an inverse Fourier transformation of the edited first image (16) showing the remaining static region (14) (S5); subtracting the inverse Fourier transformation of the edited first image (16) with the remaining static region (14) from a second dataset (S7) pertaining to one of the moving phases of the object (S6); performing a Fourier transformation on the subtracted second dataset (18) (S8); and generating a second image (20) of a reduced region of interest with respect to the region of interest of the first image (10), which reduced region of interest includes the dynamic region (12) (S9). |
| US10416262B2 |
Apparatus and method for detecting position of a part in magnetic resonance imaging
The MR apparatus 100 comprises: image producing unit 9a for producing coronal images of a part to be imaged; search-region defining unit 9d for defining a region Rs1 to be searched; unit for determining an indicator VI representing a likelihood that a pixel contained in the region Rs1 to be searched lies on an edge E of a liver adjacent to lungs; and unit for, by dividing the region Rs1 to be searched into a plurality of sub-regions R1-R11 arranged in an SI-direction, determining a position of the edge E of the liver in the SI-direction based on indicators VI obtained on a sub-region-by-sub-region basis. |
| US10416261B2 |
Method and apparatus for recording magnetic resonance data
In a method and apparatus for recording magnetic resonance (MR) data of a target region of a subject, the recording process is divided into subsections each follow the other after a repetition time. Before each recording of MR data of a subsection with a measurement sequence, an adiabatic preparatory pulse is activated that inverts the longitudinal magnetization of a saturation molecule type, from which no MR data are to be recorded. An excitation pulse is emitted spaced by an inversion time from the preparatory pulse. Before the first preparatory pulse, at least one adiabatic preparation pulse is emitted that inverts the longitudinal magnetization with a timing such that the longitudinal magnetization of the saturation molecule type at the time of the first preparatory pulse at a steady state value, which occurs again before the repetition time after each preparatory pulse. |
| US10416253B2 |
Conical access split magnet system
A cryostat apparatus including a cooler configured to cool a cryogenic fluid. The cooler includes a cooler chamber disposed about a cooler axis. A magnet assembly is in thermodynamic communication with the cooler and is disposed about a magnet axis offset from the cooler axis. The magnet assembly includes a magnet housing and first and second annular magnet coils disposed about the magnet axis within the magnet housing. A viewing chamber is at least partially located between the first and second magnet coils, such that the magnet axis and a viewing axis perpendicular to the magnet axis both pass through the viewing chamber, with the viewing axis extending between the first and second magnet coils. The first annular magnet coil includes a first conical surface disposed about the magnetic axis and having minimum and maximum peripheries, the minimum periphery being disposed adjacent the viewing chamber. |
| US10416252B2 |
MR receive coil with detune circuit and energy harvesting circuit
A magnetic resonant device includes a receiving antenna, a detune circuit, and an energy harvesting circuit. The detune circuit is coupled to the receiving antenna for switching the receiving antenna between a resonant mode and a non-resonant mode. The receiving antenna in the resonant mode receives a magnetic resonant signal of a magnetic resonant examination. The energy harvesting circuit is coupled to the detune circuit for inducing a harvesting current flowing through the receiving antenna in the non-resonant mode to harvest electric power from the receiving antenna. Advantageously, with this simple and low cost power scheme, traditional cumbersome and expensive DC cablings can be eliminated from the magnetic resonant device. |
| US10416251B2 |
Wireless clock synchronization system for magnetic resonance imaging systems and method of operation thereof
A synchronization system (100, 200, 400A, 400B, 600) for magnetic resonance (MR) systems includes a main magnet (104, 404, 692) having a main bore (113, 413) and opposed first and second ends (114); a system controller (110, 610) configured to generate a clock synchronization signal in accordance with a system clock; first and second transmission antennas (132,432, TX1, TX2) at opposite ends of the main magnet and configured to transmit the clock synchronization signal into the main bore of the main magnet; and a radio frequency (RF) portion (120, 660) including at least one reception antenna (136, RX1) and a synchronizer (122). The at least one reception antenna is situated within the main bore of the main magnet and is configured to receive the clock synchronization signal transmitted by the first and second transmission antennas. The synchronizer is coupled to the at least reception antenna and is configured to synchronize a clock of the RF portion in accordance with the received clock synchronization signal. |
| US10416248B2 |
On-line magnetic resonance measurement of conveyed material
Magnetic resonance (MR) apparatuses, systems and methods for analysing a material. The magnetic resonance apparatuses include a primary loop defining an aperture that the material being analysed can pass through where the primary loop includes at least one pair of electrically conductive segments. The magnetic resonance apparatus also includes a pair of capacitance units corresponding to each pair of electrically conductive segments. Each capacitance unit is conductively connected to two adjoining conductive segments in series so that the primary loop forms a circuit for a radio frequency (RF) current. The primary loop is adapted to: conduct the RF electrical current so that the RF electrical current is predominantly in-phase over the entire primary loop. The magnetic resonance apparatus further includes: a pair of secondary coils corresponding to each pair of capacitor units, electrically conductively isolated from the primary loop. Each secondary coil is oriented to be magnetically coupled to the primary loop such that each secondary coil is capable of exciting RF voltages in the primary loop that are predominantly in-phase with each of the RF voltages excited by the other secondary coils. The magnetic resonance apparatus also includes a primary shield encompassing the primary loop and secondary coils for shielding electromagnetic radiation, the primary shield adapted to allow the material to pass through the aperture defined by the primary loop unobstructed. |
| US10416247B2 |
Single axis sensors on flexible backbone
An apparatus includes a narrow elongate probe is adapted for insertion into the body of a living subject. The probe may be flexible and has a plurality of sensors consisting of single coils of very fine wire wound about a backbone of the probe, which transmit signals proximally via fine connecting wires to a position processor. The position processor analyzes the signals to determine position coordinates at multiple points along the length of the probe. |
| US10416234B2 |
Diagnosis system for vehicular DC charging relay
The present invention provides a diagnosis system for vehicular DC charging relay, the system comprises a controller, two resistor clusters R1 and R2, and a switch S, wherein, two resistor clusters R1 and R2 are bridging in a serially connected way in between the DC charging high voltage cables of the vehicle, the resistor cluster R1 consists of two serially connected sub-resistors, and the controller is able to measure a voltage V1 at a common terminal of the two serially connected sub-resistors via a first voltage detection port, the resistor cluster R2 consists of two serially connected sub-resistors, and the controller is able to measure a voltage V2 at a common terminal of the two serially connected sub-resistors via a second voltage detection port, the controller is able to execute a diagnosis operation, and the diagnosis operation is based on the measurements of the voltages V1 and V2. |
| US10416233B2 |
Electronic apparatus and control method thereof
An electronic device includes a controller, a user interface and a sensor. The user interface and the sensor are coupled to the controller. The user interface is configured to send a first user command to the controller to control the controller to enter a burst mode. The controller is configured to control the sensor to continuously sense a chip or an environment where the chip is located to generate multiple sensing values, and to generate a sensing data according to the sensing values after the controller receives the first user command to enter the burst mode. |
| US10416231B2 |
Electronic component transport apparatus and electronic component inspection apparatus
An electronic component transport apparatus includes: an openable and closable first opening and closing portion; a first rotation support portion which supports the first opening and closing portion to be rotatable; a second opening and closing portion provided to be openable and closable in the first opening and closing portion; and a second rotation support portion which supports the second opening and closing portion to be rotatable. An area of the first opening and closing portion is greater than an area of the second opening and closing portion. |
| US10416226B2 |
Test response compaction scheme
The present disclosure relates to a test response compaction scheme and, more particularly, to a test response compaction scheme for integrated circuits with improved diagnostic capability and test time, with related structures and processes. The method includes: arranging bits of a memory cell into channels and clock cycles, wherein each clock cycle is assigned a successive prime number and each channel has a maximum chain length of “X” number of bits; performing a test by applying stimulus and capturing response in memory elements; scanning out test results of the test performed on the bits for each cycle and channel; calculating a final signature of the test results using the successive prime number and a weighting afforded to each channel; and identifying any failures of the bits by comparing the final signature to an expected signature. |
| US10416219B2 |
Electronic component classification
A system and method of electronic component authentication or component classification can reduce the vulnerability of systems (e.g., satellites, weapons, critical infrastructure, aerospace, automotive, medical systems) to counterfeits. Intrinsic deterministically random property data can be obtained from a set of authentic electronic components, processed, and clustered to create a classifier that can distinguish whether an unknown electronic component is authentic or counterfeit. |
| US10416215B2 |
ESD tester
This disclosure is focused upon electrostatic discharge (ESD) control programs and more particularly an ESD testing device that performs electrostatic discharge (ESD) device efficacy verification in real time as it is being used. The results in some embodiments can be recorded for an ESD auditing program. The real time verification of the calibration of the unit includes circuitry for verification of the accuracy of the ESD device. The unit also includes a conically shaped guide to assist a user in plugging their wrist strap band connector into the device and also prevents a user from bypassing the testing unit by inserting digits into the ESD testing device rather than the wrist strap band connector. |
| US10416213B2 |
Ultra-sensitive, ultra-low power RF field sensor
A sensor includes a hollow enclosure, an antenna disposed external to the hollow enclosure and configured to collect emission of electromagnetic energy, a circuit disposed within the hollow enclosure and comprising a low noise amplifier (LNA) connectable to the antenna, and an analog to digital converter (ADC) in a connection with the LNA, circuit connections connecting, during use of the sensor, the circuit to each of the antenna, a source of electric energy and a signal processing component, a connection between the enclosure and an enclosure of an integrated circuit (IC), whereby the antenna id disposed between the sensor and the IC, and the sensor configured to at least measure a low-level electromagnetic energy emitted from the IC. |
| US10416208B2 |
Method and apparatus for detecting electronic device connected to smart plug
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for detecting, from a smart plug, an electronic device connected to the smart plug, and more specifically, to a method and an apparatus for detecting a change in an electronic device connected to a smart plug. A method, according to one embodiment of the present invention, is the method for detecting a connected electronic device from the smart plug and comprises the steps of: inspecting whether pre-trained data is present when the an electronic device is connected; inspecting whether the connected electronic device and the pre-trained data match when the pre-trained data is present; a training step of obtaining information on valid power, invalid power, and power factor when the connected electronic device and the pre-trained data do not match; and saving trained data after the training is complete. |
| US10416203B2 |
Test and measurement system, differential logic probe, single ended logic probe and method for operating a test and measurement system
A test and measurement system for testing a device under test comprises a logic probe with a first probe tip for contacting the device under test, a logic receiver unit connected to the first probe tip for receiving a digital signal from the device under test via the first probe tip, and a DC voltage measuring unit connected to the first probe tip for measuring a DC voltage at the device under test via the first probe tip. |
| US10416201B2 |
Method and apparatus for estimating an RMS current of an intermediate circuit capacitor for an inverter
The invention provides a method and an apparatus for estimating an RMS current (Ic,rms) of an intermediate circuit capacitor (CZWK) for a complete system of a battery (1), an inverter (9) and an N-phase electrical machine (6), wherein, in the complete system, the inverter (9) converts a DC power received from the battery (1) for the purpose of energizing the electrical machine with N phase currents, and wherein the RMS current (Ic,rms) of the intermediate circuit capacitor to be estimated is calculated according to a calculation rule which is supplied with predefined switching times (tLow,off, tHigh,off) of the N phases of the electrical machine, measured phase currents (ISu, ISv, ISw) of N-1 phases or N phases of the electrical machine and a predefined battery direct current (IBatt) as input variables. This makes it possible to exactly estimate the RMS current (Ic,rms) of an intermediate circuit capacitor for any desired pulse patterns for controlling the inverter. |
| US10416195B2 |
Current sensor and a method of manufacturing a current sensor
The present disclosure provides an improved Rogowski-type current sensor. In order to allow the sensing coil and the compensation wire to overlap, the sensor is produced using two boards. The current sensing coil is provided on one board, and the compensation wire is provided on another board. The coil and the wire are arranged such that they at least partially overlap, and ideally the compensation wire is formed entirely within the area defined by the coil, albeit in a different plane. This arrangement makes the current sensor far better at rejecting interference than prior art PCB arrangements. In addition, the coil may be formed on a two-sided board. The board has upper radial elements formed on an upper surface, and lower radial elements formed on lower surface. The radial elements are connected using vias formed in the board. The upper radial elements are arranged in a first plane, and the lower radial elements are formed in a second parallel plane. The upper radial elements are arranged so that they are aligned with the lower radial elements, such that a pair of radial elements form a radial plane that is perpendicular to the board surface. This symmetry ensures excellent sensitivity to currents in a conductor. |
| US10416191B2 |
Method for validation of a fuse head in an electronic detonator
A method for the validation of a fuse head in an electronic detonator is disclosed, the method including measuring at least once a first charge time; activating a switching means to a second position to replace a reference resistor in an RC circuit with the fuse head; measuring at least once a second charge time; and determining the deviation of the second charge time from the first charge time. |
| US10416189B2 |
Physical quantity sensor, physical quantity sensor device, electronic apparatus, and vehicle
A physical quantity sensor includes a stationary electrode, an X-axis displaceable movable member, and a movable electrode. The stationary electrode includes first and second movable electrodes arranged side by side along the Y-axis direction. The first and second stationary electrodes respectively include first and second stationary electrode fingers extending from first and second trunks in the ±Y-axis directions. The movable electrode includes first and second movable electrodes arranged side by side in the Y-axis direction. The first and second movable electrodes respectively include first and second movable electrode fingers located on both sides in the Y-axis direction of the first and second trunks, and opposed to the first and second stationary electrode fingers. |
| US10416184B2 |
Pretreatment device for sample for analysis, and analysis system using same
The present invention provides a pretreatment device for a sample for analysis that makes it possible to send a sample liquid to an arbitrary treatment module connected to a sample liquid conveyance flow route, and an analysis system using the same. A pretreatment device for a sample for analysis according to the present invention is at least provided with a plurality of sample liquid treatment modules for introducing a sample liquid or carrying out prescribed pretreatment on the sample liquid, a first flow path for conveying the sample liquid or the pretreated sample liquid between the plurality of sample liquid treatment modules, and a conveyance direction switching part for switching the conveyance direction of the sample liquid or the pretreated sample liquid in the first flow path. The sample liquid treatment modules have an introduction flow path for introducing the sample liquid or the pretreated sample liquid from the first flow path, a discharge flow path for sending the sample liquid or the pretreated sample liquid to the first flow path, and a flow path switching part for switching the state of communication with the first flow path of the introduction flow path and the discharge flow path. |
| US10416174B1 |
Diagnosis and prognosis for chronic fatigue syndrome
Described herein are methods and devices for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome using peptide arrays, and providing a prognosis to patients. |
| US10416172B2 |
Recombinant soluble truncated IL-23 receptor (IL-23R) capable of inhibiting IL-23R-mediated cell signaling
The present invention relates to an isolated naturally-occurring soluble truncated IL-23Rα protein, which is a translated protein resulting from a mRNA splice variant of IL-23Rα. The soluble IL-23Rα proteins (e.g., Δ9 and Δ8,9) represents a novel soluble IL-23Rα protein, which is lacking a transmembrane domain and has a unique eight (8) amino acids (GLKEGSYC) at its C-terminus end (due to frame-shift). ELISA reveals that Δ9 is present in blood and can serve as a diagnostic tool for auto-immune diseases including Crohn's disease. There is also provided a method of recombinant production for this soluble truncated form of IL-23Rα protein. More importantly, the present invention provides an utility application of the Δ9 and Δ8,9 protein in inhibit IL-23R-mediated cell signaling. More particularly, Δ9 and Δ8,9 blocks STAT3 formation as well as Th17 maturation. There is provided a therapeutic application of Δ9 and Δ8,9 in treating a human patient inflicted with Crohn's disease. |
| US10416165B2 |
Method for producing antigen specific monoclonal antibody
A method for separating cells capable of producing target antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies (TASMAs) wherein a cell group including antibody-producing cells is immobilized using a reversible crosslinking agent having cell membrane-permeating properties. The immobilized cell group is subjected to cell membrane dissolution using a surface active agent; and the cell group is reacted with a labeling target antigen. In the stained cell group a that has reacted with the labeling target antigen is separated. A method to produce TASMAs by separating mRNA from the cell separated using the method; preparing cDNA and preparing antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies or fragments thereof from the prepared cDNA. Also provided are a method whereby at least one cell capable of producing TASMAs is separated and a method whereby said antibodies can be produced by using the separated cell. Threonine 18 phosphorylated p53 (pT18-p53) and threonine 68 phosphorylated CHK2 (pT68-CHK2) specific monoclonal antibodies are also disclosed. |
| US10416162B2 |
Her2 diagnostic methods
In certain aspects, the present invention provides methods for determining whether a Her-2 positive cancer is likely to respond to treatment with a Her2-acting agent and/or whether a patient with a Her-2 positive cancer is likely to have a slow disease progression. In other aspects, the present invention is drawn to methods for determining whether a subject with a Her-2 positive cancer is unlikely to respond to treatment with at least one chemotherapeutic agent in addition to a Her2-acting agent and/or whether a patient with a Her-2 positive cancer is likely to have a fast disease progression. |
| US10416156B2 |
Immunochromatographic test strip and detection method using immunochromatography for detecting object in red blood cell-containing sample
A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an immunochromatographic test strip and a detection method using immunochromatography avoiding aggregation of colloidal gold conjugates while red blood cells in whole blood are agglutinated and then separated and removed in the case of using polybrene as a blood-agglutinating agent and the colloidal gold conjugates as a detection reagent. To solve the problem, the present inventers reviewed a past reagent configuration itself from a completely different viewpoint rather than selecting type and amount of polyanions and, as a result of extensive study on each element, the inventers surprisingly found that aggregation of colloidal gold can be suppressed by using a certain buffer solution without using neutralization by polyanions. |
| US10416155B2 |
Methods for isolating a target analyte from a heterogenous sample
The invention generally relates to methods of using compositions that include sets of magnetic particles, members of each set being conjugated to an antibody specific for a pathogen, and magnets to isolate a pathogen from a body fluid sample. |
| US10416150B2 |
Microfluidic isolation of tumor cells or other rare cells from whole blood or other liquids
Microdevices are disclosed to efficiently, accurately, and rapidly isolate and enumerate rare cells, such as circulating tumor cells, from liquids such as whole blood. The system employs multiple parallel meandering channels having a width on the order of 1-2 cell diameters. The microdevices can be produced at low-cost, may readily be automated, and in many instances may be used without pre-processing of the sample. They may be used to isolate and enumerate rare cells, including for example the detection and diagnosis of cancers, cancer staging, or evaluating the effectiveness of a therapeutic intervention, or detecting pathogenic bacteria. The device may optionally be used to nondestructively capture and later to release target cells. |
| US10416149B2 |
Vitamin D deficiencies
Methods for determining the amount of vitamin D compounds in a sample are provided. The methods can employ LC-MS/MS techniques and optionally the use of deuterated internal standards. Methods for diagnosing vitamin D deficiencies are also provided. |
| US10416148B2 |
Apparatus for diagnostic meter strip control and identification
A system for measuring a property of a sample in a liquid which includes a test strip and a meter is provided. Some embodiments relate to a diagnostic test strip for collecting a sample, the strip having a plurality of electrodes for measuring a property of the sample, and the strip having a control circuit at a distal region of the strip, the control circuit configured to communicate with a controller of a meter, the control circuit including an embedded temperature sensor, a memory for lot coding and authentication of the test strip, and an inhibit logic for inhibiting the test from being used more than once; and a diagnostic meter for receiving the test strip, the meter having a controller programmed to communicate with the control circuit. |
| US10416147B2 |
Method of manufacturing membrane device, membrane device, and nanopore device
A method of manufacturing a membrane device comprises: a first step of forming a pillar structure on a part of a Si substrate by etching; a second step of forming a first insulation layer on the Si substrate so as to expose a Si surface of an upper part of the pillar structure; a third step of forming a second insulation layer on the pillar structure and the first insulation layer; and a fourth step of etching the Si substrate from an opposite side of the second insulation layer and etching the pillar structure with the first insulation layer being a mask, to thereby form a membrane, which is a region free of the pillar structure in the second insulation layer. |
| US10416144B2 |
Nanosensors for detecting enzymatic activity in dairy production
Methods for detecting biomarkers of inflammation, infection, and/or bacterial activity in dairy production, which indicate issues with the milk itself or issues related to the health of the cow. The methods generally comprise contacting a milk sample with a nanoplatform assembly to create an assay solution, and detecting spectral changes in the assay solution that are triggered by enzymatic activity (when present) in the sample. The nanoplatform assembly comprises a first particle, a second particle, and a linkage therebetween, wherein the linkage comprises a protease consensus sequence (the sequence of amino acids cleaved by the protease), or an ester linkage (cleaved by a protease or lipase). A plurality of second particles can also be linked to the first particle. Test strips are also described, which undergo a visual color change in the presence of the target enzyme in the milk sample. |
| US10416143B2 |
Devices and methods for determining and acting upon cumulative exposure of a building occupant to a hazardous substance
A computing system performs a method of determining cumulative exposure to a gas. The computing system receives data that correspond to local concentrations of a gas from a plurality of stationary gas sensors in a home. Respective stationary gas sensors are located at respective fixed locations in respective rooms in the home. The computing system also receives data that correspond to occupancy of the home, including occupancy by a first occupant. The computing system determines a cumulative exposure of the first occupant to the gas in the home, based at least in part on the received data that correspond to local concentrations of the gas and the received data that correspond to occupancy of the home. The computing system performs and/or sends instructions to perform one or more predefined operations in accordance with the determined cumulative exposure of the first occupant. |
| US10416141B2 |
Method and relative system for the detection and quantification of the H2S in drilling mud
Method for the detection and quantification of the H2S which measures concentration of the H2S in the drilling mud including the steps of measurement of the initial concentrations of H2S in free form and of the hydrogen sulphide HS− and sulphide S2 − ion species, dissolved in the sample of mud; acidification of the sample of mud, to generate gaseous H2S, making the hydrogen sulphide (HS−) and sulphide (S2−) ions dissolved in the mud and the H2S precipitated in solid form in the scavengers react; measuring concentration of the gaseous H2S formed following the first acidification; and relative system including at least: a mud sample collector; a unit measuring concentration of the hydrogen sulphide HS− and sulphide S2− ion species in the sample; a unit for measuring concentration of the free H2S; a unit to acidify the sample of mud; electronic controller and storage and processing of the measurements made. |
| US10416138B2 |
Sensing and adjusting the olfactory characteristics of a sample
Techniques are disclosed for generating a mixture of olfactory compounds to diffuse based on a flavor signature delta measured between samples prepared according to a recipe. An application obtains a flavor signature for a canonical sample prepared according to the recipe and a flavor signature for a sample subsequently prepared according to the recipe. The application generates a flavor signature delta from the flavor signatures of the samples. The flavor signature delta indicates a difference in the measure of each of the olfactory compounds in the samples. The application identifies a mixture of olfactory compounds in the flavor signature delta based on the difference. The application then directs an aroma diffusing device to diffuse the identified mixture of olfactory compounds. |
| US10416137B2 |
Electrodialytic capillary suppressor for suppressed conductometric ion chromatography
An electrodialytic device for ion chromatography, including aspects functioning as an eluent suppressor device and aspects functioning as an eluent generator device. In general, the device includes a monolithic block of ionomeric polymer material having (1) a first channel with an inlet port, an outlet port, and an active length of exposed polymer material disposed therebetween, (2) a second channel having an inlet port, an outlet port, and an active length of exposed polymer material disposed therebetween, (3) a first and second at-least-partially exposed electrodes positioned in electrical communication with the second channel, with the second electrode disposed, at least in part, across the second channel from the first electrode. A current flowing between the electrodes will drive an electrodialytic migration of ions between the active lengths, from an eluent stream in the case of a suppression device or into an eluent stream in the case of a generator device. |
| US10416134B2 |
Chromatogram data processing method and chromatogram data processing apparatus
The EM algorithm for a Gaussian mixture model is applied to the separation of peaks that overlap one another on a chromatogram. However, the number of overlapping components is unknown. Thus, a suitable number of models is set, and the fitting of model parameters is performed while an actually measured signal is appropriately divided for each model by the EM algorithm. Then, when a solution converges, a determination is made as to whether a peak-like waveform is present in a residue signal that is not divided. When the peak-like waveform is present, a peak model is added. The EM algorithm is executed again. In the M step, optimization is performed using, not only a simple Gaussian function, but also a modified Gaussian function assuming a tailing. In the M step, the estimation of a spectrum assuming a chromatogram and the estimation of a chromatogram assuming a spectrum are repeatedly performed. |
| US10416124B2 |
Ultrasonic testing apparatus
An apparatus for use in Ultrasonic testing, and a method of inspection or testing using the apparatus. The ultrasonic testing tool includes an elongate connector arranged between a transducer and a tip or contact head for contact with the component to be tested. The elongate connector carries soundwaves produced by the transducer between the transducer and the contact head. |
| US10416122B2 |
Ultrasonic phased array transducer apparatus for the nondestructive inspection of a component under test
A phased array transducer apparatus includes a plurality of Phases Array Subassemblies (PASAs) that are arranged in three pairs in a single housing. The PASAs are each oriented at a compound angle with respect to a component under test in an environment such as a nuclear environment. The phased array transducer apparatus is carried into the environment by a tool, and the positioning of the PASAs on the phased array transducer apparatus results in the outputting of ultrasonic beams in various directions that avoids the need for the housing to be reoriented on the tool in order to complete an inspection of the object under test. |
| US10416115B2 |
System for capillary electrophoresis for peptide and protein analysis
A method of coating the inside wall of a capillary with a polymeric material for capillary electrophoresis is disclosed. The method can include introducing a catalyst-free solution of a monomer and initiator, wherein the monomer is present in about 1-10% (w/v) and the initiator is present in 0.1-1% (w/v), into a capillary and thermally initiating polymerization of the monomer thereby providing a capillary comprising an internal polymeric coating for separating, identifying, and quantifying components of an analyte. |
| US10416114B2 |
Structures and manufacture method of electrochemical units
A structure of an electrochemical unit includes a substrate, a first metal layer disposed on the substrate, and an array of electrochemical cells disposed on the first metal layer. The array of the electrochemical cells includes a plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells includes the first metal layer disposed on the substrate, a first electrode disposed on the first metal layer, a polymer layer disposed on the substrate and adjacent to the first metal layer and the first electrode. A second metal layer is disposed on the polymer layer, and a second electrode is disposed on the second metal layer. A pore is constituted between the polymer layers of every the two electrochemical cells. A cavity located above the first electrode is defined between every the two electrochemical cells, wherein the cavity is communicated with the pore. |
| US10416112B2 |
Apparatuses, methods, systems, and computer-readable media for fluid potential artifact correction in reagent delivery systems
A method for correcting nucleotide incorporation signals for fluid potential effects or disturbances arising in nucleic acid sequencing-by-synthesis includes: disposing a plurality of template polynucleotide strands in a plurality of defined spaces disposed on a sensor array, the template polynucleotide strands having a sequencing primer and a polymerase bound therewith; exposing the template polynucleotide strands to a series of flows of nucleotide species flowed through a fluid manifold, the fluid manifold comprising passages for flowing nucleotide species and a branch passage for flowing a solution, the branch passage comprising a reference electrode and a sensing electrode; obtaining a plurality of nucleotide incorporation signals corresponding to the plurality of defined spaces, the nucleotide incorporation signals having a signal intensity related to a number of nucleotide incorporations; and correcting at least some of the plurality of nucleotide incorporation signals for fluid potential effects or disturbances. |
| US10416111B2 |
Gas sensor
A mixed-potential type gas sensor capable of preferably determining the concentration of THC including a kind of gas having a large C number is provided. A sensor element composed of an oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte is provided with, on its surface, a sensing electrode formed of a cermet of Pt, Au, and an oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte, and includes a reference electrode and a porous surface protective layer that covers at least said sensing electrode. An Au abundance ratio on a surface of noble metal particles forming the sensing electrode is 0.3 or more. The surface protective layer has a porosity of 28% to 40%, a thickness of 10 to 50 μm, and an area ratio of a coarse pore having a pore size of 1 μm or larger of 50% or more; or has a porosity of 28% to 40% and a thickness of 10 to 35 μm. |
| US10416107B2 |
Conductivity sensor with void correction
Systems and methods can be used for correcting for the presence of voids in a fluid when measuring the conductivity thereof. The conductivity of a fluid can be measured using a conductivity sensor. Capacitance electrodes can be used to measure the capacitance of the fluid. The measured capacitance affected by the fluid can be used in combination with the measured conductivity to determine a corrected conductivity value that compensates for possible voids in the fluid. Other parameters, such as the makeup or temperature of the fluid can be used in determining the corrected conductivity measurement. Some such systems include an annular housing and can be inserted or integrated into fluid flow systems so that fluid to be analyzed flows through an aperture defined by the annular housing. |
| US10416102B2 |
X-ray diffraction device and method to measure stress with 2D detector and single sample tilt
A method is provided for performing an X-ray diffraction stress analysis of a sample such as a thin film, a coating, or a polymer. The sample has a surface with two perpendicular axes S1, S2 within a plane of the surface, and a third axis S3 perpendicular to the sample surface plane. An X-ray beam is directed at the sample surface at a relatively low angle with regard to the surface plane. X-ray energy is diffracted from the sample and detected with a two-dimensional X-ray detector at a plurality of rotational orientations of the sample about S3. The third axis S3 is maintained at a constant tilt angle during the entire X-ray diffraction stress analysis, thereby avoiding the significant error associated to the movement of a cradle track of a goniometer used for the X-ray diffraction stress analysis and on which measurements at a low 2θ angle are highly sensitive. |
| US10416096B2 |
Method of scanning aerofoil blades
A method of CT scanning a plurality of aerofoil blades. The method includes the steps of: providing a rotatable support arranged for rotation about an axis of rotation and within an energy beam; mounting a plurality of aerofoil blades to the support in spaced-apart relationship to one another so as to form at least one array around the axis of rotation; and rotating the support about the axis within the beam. Each blade has an aerofoil section and is mounted to the support such that the span of its aerofoil section is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation, and the blades are arranged such that no line orthogonal to the axis of rotation intersects the aerofoil section of more than one blade. |
| US10416092B2 |
Remote detection of plating on wafer holding apparatus
Methods and apparatus for detecting the presence or absence of unwanted metal deposits on a substrate holder of an electroplating apparatus are described herein. In various embodiments, a plating sensor is used to detect unwanted metal deposits. The plating sensor may be mounted relatively far away from the area that it measures (e.g., the sensor target area). For instance, the plating sensor may be on one side of the electroplating apparatus (in some cases mounted on a drip shield), and the sensor target area may be on the opposite side of the electroplating apparatus. In this way, the plating sensor can measure across the electroplating apparatus. This placement provides a relatively deep depth of focus for the plating sensor, and provides some physical separation between the plating sensor and the electroplating chemistry. Both of these factors lead to more reliable detection results. |
| US10416090B2 |
System and method for the video inspection of a pantograph along an overhead contact line
Method for the video inspection of a pantograph (100) along an overhead contact line, including the steps of: detecting passage of the pantograph (100) in a plurality of monitoring stations (2); in each monitoring station (2), in response to the detection of the passage of the pantograph (100), illuminating a first overhead zone in which a portion of the pantograph (100) passes; in each monitoring station (2), during the step of illuminating the first overhead zone, acquiring images of the first overhead zone by way of at least one pair of stereo video cameras (5a, 5b); calculating the disparity between the images acquired; reconstructing a three-dimensional model of the portion of the pantograph (100). |
| US10416089B1 |
System and method for validating cleanliness of a surface
This disclosure describes a system and method for documenting and/or quantifying the inspection of the cleanliness of a surface. The documenting is attained through the capture of an image of the surface and uploading said image along with metadata about the image to a place of secure storage such as a company internal server or a web server. The quantification is attained through image analysis of the image, with or without enhancements such as UV light, to derive a value for the amount of residue remaining on the surface. This quantification can be performed on a device and sent to a server, or performed on the server itself after the image has been sent. In all cases, the inspection of cleanliness is documented with or without quantification. |
| US10416085B2 |
Distributed optical fiber identification system and method for seepage conditions of hydraulic structure and base thereof
A distributed optical fiber identification system and method for seepage conditions of a hydraulic structure and a base thereof including a single-mode optical fiber having an automatic control heat source produced for seepage measurement, an optical path coupler and a synchronous controller, the synchronous controller is connected to a mode locked laser, a polarization beam splitter, an isolator, a grating pair, a diffraction grating, a reflector, a beam splitter, a nonlinear crystal, a spectrometer and a Michelson interferometer, the output end of the Michelson interferometer is connected to the optical path coupler, the output end of the optical path coupler is connected to a detector and a second optical splitter respectively, the detector is connected to a digital signal processor, the second optical splitter is connected to the digital signal processor through an amplifying circuit, and the digital signal processor is connected to the synchronous controller and a collector respectively. |
| US10416083B2 |
Method and kit for dosing iron ions in lubricating compositions
Disclosed is a method for dosing iron ions, by spectrophotometry, especially ferric and ferrous ions, contained in a used lubricating composition, especially a lubricating composition of a marine engine. The invention also relates to a kit for implementing the method. |
| US10416080B1 |
Device for sensing photoluminescent materials in seawater
The present invention refers to a device for sensing photoluminescent materials, said device comprising at least a source of light configured to generate a beam of light that is transmitted to the outside of said device and hits a photoluminescent material; a photon counting detector configured to receive a response light generated by the illumination of photoluminescent material with said beam of light and convert it into an electrical signal; a signal processing electronic system configured to process said generated electrical signal; and a signal transmission means configured to transmit the signals generated by the said signal processing electronic system towards the outside of the said device. |
| US10416075B2 |
Method for evaluating an index of exposure of an eye to ultraviolet radiation and associated system
Disclosed is a method for evaluating an index of exposure to ultraviolet radiation of an eye of a wearer equipped with spectacles including at least one eyeglass, including the following steps: —determining the area of a portion of the back face of the eyeglass, which portion is directly exposed to exterior radiation when the wearer is wearing the spectacles; —determining a value representative of the exposure to ultraviolet radiation of at least one environment frequented by the wearer; and —determining the index of exposure depending on the determined area and the determined value. An associated system is also described. |
| US10416073B2 |
Radio frequency identification sensor assembly
An RFID sensor comprises an RFID chip, an antenna, and sensing material. The RFID chip is in electrical communication with the antenna and comprises an optical sensor. The sensing material overlies an upper surface of the RFID chip and is configured as a variable light filter that filters light differently depending upon certain properties or conditions of the environment surrounding the RFID sensor. A light source is configured to selectively illuminate the sensing material to facilitate detection of certain properties or conditions of the environment surrounding the RFID sensor. |
| US10416072B2 |
Probe for gas sensor having purge gas protection
A probe for an IR or UV sensor comprising a light emitter and detector is described comprising a lens. The detector detects the spectrums of the emitted light after it has passed a gas to be measured. The sensor of the present invention is especially suitable for such as harsh or aggressive environments measuring the exhaust gasses, for example in ships, vehicles, chimneys etc., and comprises purge gas protections for delicate optical parts to prevent particles etc. from the exhaust gas depositing on the optics. The sensor further has a flow of sample gas from the gas to be measured being adapted to prevent the purge gas from inferring with the measurements. |
| US10416066B2 |
Method of characterization of exosomes
The present invention discloses a method to electrically detect exosomes in a suspension medium, and identify whether the exosomes were released from diseased or healthy cells. The core principle of the method is that, when exosomes originating from diseased or healthy cells are polarized electrically, measurements can be conducted to identify unique and specific electrical capacitance signature, which can be used to characterize the exosomes and identify the cell types they originated from. |
| US10416062B2 |
Soot sensor system
A soot sensor includes a soot sensor including a first element on a first surface of the soot sensor. A soot sensing system may include a soot sensor and circuitry electrically coupled to the first element of the soot sensor. The circuitry is configured to determine an amount of soot accumulated on the first element and to control heating of the first element in response to the soot accumulation. |
| US10416060B1 |
Apparatus and method for three-dimensional dynamic image analysis for particle volume determination
A system for calculating the volume of a plurality of particles is disclosed. The system includes three optical assemblies, each with a light source directing a beam of light of a wavelength along an optical axis at a specimen chamber, a filter positioned along the optical path after the chamber, and a sensor positioned along the optical path after the filter. The wavelength of each beam of light is different from the other wavelengths, and each optical axis is orthogonal to the other optical axes. A processor is connected to the sensors in each of the optical assemblies, and the processors perform the following steps: (a) capture an image from each of the three sensors; (b) based on the images, calibrate each sensor; (c) after calibration, capture an image from each of the three sensors; and (d) determine a volume of the plurality of particles, based on the images captured in step (c). |
| US10416058B2 |
Variable eccentric cam rheometer system
The present application relates generally to moving die rheometers, and more particularly to moving die rheometers that employ a variable eccentric cam. In one aspect, the eccentricity produced by the cam may be adjusted using shims of different thickness to alter the position of the post on the cam. |
| US10416053B2 |
Grips for a linear fracture testing machine and method of designing same
Test fixture grips for testing quasibrittle materials, such as fiber-polymer composites are provided having increased mass and stiffness relative to standard test grips to provide for obtaining postpeak measurements. The design is based on static analysis (using the second law of thermodynamics), confirmed by dynamic analysis of the test setup as an open system. Dynamic analysis of the test setup as a closed system with PID controlled input further indicates that the controllability of postpeak softening under CMOD control is improved not only by increasing the grip stiffness but also by increasing the grip mass. |
| US10416050B2 |
Liquid sample drying apparatus, dried sample test piece and preparation method thereof
A liquid sample drying device, dried sample test piece and the preparation method for the dried sample test piece are provided. The liquid sample drying device includes two substrates, at least one spacer and a clamping member. Each of the two substrates includes a surface. The two surfaces face each other. The at least one spacer is located in between the substrates so as to form a sample region between the surfaces for receiving a liquid sample. The clamping member touches the two substrates so as to temporarily clamp and fix the two substrates and the at least one spacer together. |
| US10416038B2 |
Method for checking a geometric characteristic and an optical characteristic of a trimmed ophthalmic lens and associated device
Disclosed is a method for checking at least one geometric characteristic and one optical characteristic of a trimmed ophthalmic lens (10) including the following steps: a) arranging the trimmed ophthalmic lens on a support (110), b) capturing at least one image of the trimmed ophthalmic lens, c) determining, from the image, a measured geometric characteristic of the trimmed ophthalmic lens, d) determining at least one measured optical characteristic of the trimmed ophthalmic lens in a reference frame of the image captured in step b), e) comparing the measured geometric characteristic associated with the measured optical characteristic to a predefined desired ophthalmic lens model, including at least one desired geometric characteristic and one associated desired optical characteristic. Also disclosed is an associated checking device. |
| US10416033B2 |
Load indicating tube and method
A hollow cylindrical tube having an outer surface coated with one or more inks is provided, each ink encapsulated in capsules that rupture under one or more specific loading conditions to display a visually perceptible color. The tube may be used to determine the load capabilities of the tube, to optimize the tube construction and to determine load magnitudes of windable materials and/or the winding process. |
| US10416027B2 |
Thermal management for a wireless cooking probe
A battery-powered temperature probe for measuring the temperature of food products within a cooking utensil. The temperature probe includes a temperature sensor and a control housing positioned at opposite ends of a flexible arm. The flexible arm is magnetically attachable to the cooking utensil such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the food products and the control housing is positioned outside of and below the top of the cooking utensil. A radiant heat shield may be included in the control housing and the control housing may be oriented such that temperature-sensitive components, such as the battery and display, experience reduced temperatures during operation. |
| US10416025B1 |
Electrically isolated vibration sensor
A vibration sensor is electrically isolated from the mounting surface of the device or equipment to which it is attached. The isolation provides protection from excess voltages present on the mounting surface that could damage the internal components of the vibration sensor or auxiliary equipment attached to the vibration sensor. The isolation is provided by a non-conductive amorphous solid or crystalline material between the mounting base and the case and between the case and the sensing element to protect the sensor. |
| US10416024B2 |
System and method for monitoring and controlling underground drilling
A system and method for monitoring underground drilling in which vibration is monitored by creating a model of the drill string using finite element techniques or finite difference techniques and (i) predicting vibration by inputting real time values of operating parameters into the model, and then adjusting the model to agree with measured vibration data, (ii) predicting the weight on bit and drill string and mud motor speeds at which resonance will occur, as well as when stick-slip will occur, so that the operator can avoid operating regimes that will result in high vibration, (iii) determining vibration and torque levels along the length of the drill string based on the measured vibration and torque at one or more locations, (iv) determining the remaining life of critical components of the drill string based on the history of the vibration to which the components have been subjected, and (v) determining the optimum drilling parameters that will avoid excessive vibration of the drill string. |
| US10416019B2 |
Weight monitoring system capable of lifting the leg of an object
A bin monitoring system functions both as a device for lifting the bin and as a weighing system for monitoring or measuring the level of feed or other product in a bin. Various embodiments and methods of retrofitting the bin monitoring system to existing bins are provided. Further, the accuracy provided by various embodiments enables one to accurately predict when the bin will be empty. Thus, a feed mill, for example, can be aware of anticipated needs days in advance, allowing the feed mill to better optimize its scheduling and deliveries. |
| US10416017B2 |
Apparatus and method for reducing braze joint stress in a vibrating flowmeter
A method for reducing flowmeter braze joint stress is provided. The method comprises the step of bending a flow tube (20) to create at least one thermal expansion bend (300, 302) thereon. The method comprises the step of aligning a flow tube (20) with at least one anchor block (30a, 30b). Additionally, the flow tube (20) is brazed to the at least one anchor block (30a, 30b) in another step, after which the flow tube (20) and the at least one anchor block (30a, 30b) are allowed to cool and contract a predetermined degree after brazing. The method additionally comprises the step of attaching the at least one anchor block (30a, 30b) to a support block (100) after the flow tube (20) has been attached to the at least one anchor block (30a, 30b) and attaching a manifold (90, 92) to each end of the flow tube (20). |
| US10416013B2 |
Ultrasonic flow measuring apparatus detecting propagation time period from a zero cross point when a peak waveform exceeds a trigger level
A measurement apparatus 100 comprises a measurement unit 10 to propagate, using sensors 11 and 12 provided in a pipe 99, a measurement wave in a medium 98 flowing through the pipe and receive the measurement wave, a trigger detecting section 21 to detect whether or not a level of the received measurement wave exceeds a predetermined trigger level, and a specifying section 22 to specify a reception timing of the measurement wave based on a waveform part in a period of the received measurement wave different from a period in which the level of the received measurement wave exceeds the trigger level. |
| US10416012B2 |
Ultrasonic flow meter
A method for estimating and correcting or at least reducing phase errors in received ultrasonic signals in an ultrasonic flow meter is disclosed, the method including the steps of: measuring one or more signals in the ultrasonic flow meter, which one or more signals depend on characteristics of one or more ultrasonic transducers in the ultrasonic flow meter, using the one or more measured signals for calculating an estimated phase error value, and using the estimated phase error value for correcting transmission times measured by the ultrasonic flow meter. |
| US10416009B1 |
Vortex shedding flowmeter with wide dynamic range piezoelectric vortex sensor
A vortex shedding flowmeter has a vortex sensor with a cantilever mounted transducer vane comprising a piezoelectric polymer film laminated together with an elastic substrate and that is encapsulated in an elastomeric integument to enable the transducer vane to withstand vortex pressure fields that span more than three orders of magnitude with sensitivities that provide high turn down ratios. |
| US10416006B2 |
Method of identifying positions of objects in an environment
This method includes the steps of a) providing a tool configured to cooperated with each object in a cooperation position, the tool being equipped with a transmitter of a signal of Ultra-Wide Band type, b) arranging at least one receiver configured to provide data (X1, X2, X3, X4) representative of the corresponding cooperation position, and forming a random variable, noted X, c) acquiring at least M times the data (X1, X2, X3, X4) for each of the cooperation positions, where M is a natural number greater than a predetermined value, d) calculating the expectation of X, noted E[X], e) arranging the tool (1) in a current position, f) acquiring at least one current piece of data, provided by the at least one receiver for the current position, g) applying an identification criterion including E[X] to identify the current position from among the K cooperation positions. |
| US10416003B2 |
Resonating measurement system using improved resolution
A resonating measurement system having at least a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) and/or nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS) is provided, including an optomechanical device comprising at least one resonating element at at least one resonance frequency of fr, and at least one optical element having an optical index sensitive to displacement of the at least one resonating elementl; excitation circuitry configured to excite the at least one resonating element at at least at one operating frequency of fm; an injection device configured to inject a light beam, having an intensity modulated at frequency of f1=fm+Δf, in the optomechanical device; and a photodetection device configured to measure an intensity of a light beam transmitted from the optomechanical device, the intensity having at least one component at frequency of Δf. |
| US10415993B2 |
Synthetic vision augmented with multispectral sensing
A method for augmenting a synthetic vision system of a vehicle includes receiving, with a processor, signals indicative of real-time sensor data of a terrain for the vehicle via one or more acquisition devices; creating, with the processor, a terrain mesh of the terrain in response to the receiving of the sensor data; correlating, with the processor, the terrain mesh with preloaded terrain data of the terrain; creating, with the processor, a multispectral image of the terrain in response to the correlating the terrain mesh with the preloaded data; and texturing, with the processor, the terrain mesh for display on a display device. |
| US10415992B2 |
Map-based trip trajectory and data integration system
Systems and methods for mapping trip trajectories include identifying one or more vehicle trips (e.g., aircraft flights). One or more trajectory configurations associated with at least a portion of each vehicle trip can be identified, and location data associated with the one or more vehicle trips can be requested. Trip trajectory data based at least in part from the location data associated with the one or more vehicle trips and the one or more trajectory configurations associated with at least a portion of each vehicle trip can be generated. The trip trajectory data can be provided for display on a map of a geographic area including one or more locations defined by the location data associated with the one or more vehicle trips. |
| US10415991B2 |
Information processing system and information processing method
An information processing system includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquires position information indicating a position of a vehicle, sensor performance information indicating the performance of a sensor mounted on the vehicle, and weather information corresponding to the position of the vehicle; and a database creation unit configured to creates correlation data indicating a correlation between the weather information and the sensor performance information on the basis of the information acquired by the acquisition unit. |
| US10415985B1 |
Technology for generating alternate navigation directions for vehicles
Systems and methods for generating alternate navigation directions for vehicles are provided. According to certain aspects, image sensor data of a vehicle operator may be used to determine the emotional state of vehicle operators in a plurality of vehicles in proximity to each other. The plurality of vehicles in proximity to each other may be considered to be a group of vehicles. If it is determined that more than one vehicle operator in the group of vehicles is frustrated, the electronic device of a vehicle operator of an approaching vehicle may notify the vehicle operator that there is a nearby group of vehicles with frustrated vehicle operators. The electronic device of the vehicle operator of the vehicle approaching the group of vehicles with frustrated vehicle operators may generate and provide alternate navigation directions to the vehicle operator in order to avoid the group of vehicles with frustrated vehicle operators. |
| US10415982B2 |
Vehicle and control method thereof
A vehicle may include a display configured to provide a user interface to enable a user to input a schedule; a communication module configured to receive information about a schedule from an external terminal; and a controller configured to calculate a first driving route including a stop, based on a place and time included in the schedule input through the display or received through the communication module, to decide a second driving route including a gas station as a new stop based on a Distance To Empty (DTE) of the vehicle and map information of navigation system, and to display the second driving route on the display. |
| US10415979B2 |
Apparatus and method for alerting parking floor
An apparatus for alerting a parking floor includes an electronic control unit configured to: determine an entrance of a parking lot; measure a slope of a vehicle; perform wireless communication with an external device through a wireless communication network; determine a current location of the vehicle; determine a gear stage of the vehicle; and compare the slope of the vehicle with a first setup value corresponding to an underground parking lot or a second setup value corresponding to a ground parking lot when the vehicle enters the entrance of the parking lot to determine movement of the vehicle to each floor and determine a parking floor value corresponding to a floor at which the vehicle reaches. |
| US10415976B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing wearing state of wearable device
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing a wearing state of a wearable device. Embodiments of the present invention achieve the purpose of obtaining an actual wearing state of the wearable device by obtaining a space quaternion parameter of the wearable device worn by the user, then obtaining a posture angle of the wearable device according to the space quaternion parameter, and then obtaining a measurement wearing state of the wearable device according to the posture angle of the wearable device. |
| US10415974B2 |
Photovoltaic assembly for use in diffuse weather conditions and related methods
A method includes collecting site specific data, collecting field data at a site of an array of photovoltaic members, determining a current tracked irradiance of the array of photovoltaic members, calculating predicted irradiance for multiple orientations based on the site specific data and the sensed field data, or sensing an actual irradiance for multiple orientations. The method further includes determining a maximum predicted irradiance from the calculated predicted irradiance or a maximum actual irradiance from the sensed irradiance. The method further includes comparing the maximum predicted irradiance or the maximum sensed irradiance with the current tracked irradiance, and re-orienting the array of photovoltaic members to an orientation having the maximum predicted or actual irradiance if the maximum predicted or actual irradiance is greater than the current tracked irradiance. |
| US10415972B2 |
Information processing device
The present invention is an information processing device which registers in a map database, a charging point in which charging equipment is located at the time of charging of an electric vehicle, including a registration section that, in a case where the charging point is located within a facility area registered in the map database, registers in the map database, the charging point in association with positional information of the facility area. |
| US10415967B2 |
System and method for determining a position of a light fixture
A system for determining a position of a light fixture that projects a beam of light on to a stage to form a first beam pattern on the stage includes an observing device located at a predetermined position relative to the stage to observe the first beam pattern. The system also includes a controller in communication with the observing device. The controller is configured to capture from the observing device an image of the first beam pattern on the stage, determine a major dimension and a minor dimension of the first beam pattern from the image, and calculate a position of the light fixture based on the major dimension and the minor dimension. |
| US10415966B2 |
Map generating device, map generating method, and program recording medium
An identification unit obtains a plurality of photographic images including two or more markers. The makers are placed on a different object, respectively. The identification unit identifies, from the plurality of photographic images thus obtained, three-dimensional positions of the two or more markers. A generating unit transforms coordinate system of the plurality of photographic images into a common coordinate system. Relative positions of the two or more markers based on a specific location are indicated in the common coordinate system. The generating unit generates map data which associates the positions of the two or more markers. |
| US10415959B2 |
Method for calibrating an augmented reality visual rendering system comprising at least one display device that is partially transparent with respect to the user thereof, and associated system
A method for calibrating an augmented reality visual rendering system comprising at least one display device partially transparent with respect to the user thereof, comprises carrying out the steps of: displaying a two-dimensional calibration curve on a partially transparent display device of the partially transparent display device; recording a three-dimensional curve described by the user by a three-dimensional pointing device so that the trajectory described by the three-dimensional pointing device is aligned, according to the viewpoint of the user, with the two-dimensional calibration curve displayed on the display device; and matching the three-dimensional curve and the two-dimensional calibration curve displayed on the display device; and comprising a step of calibrating the augmented reality visual rendering system by determining the parameters of a model to represent the set comprising the eye of the user 1 and the partially transparent display device of the partially transparent display device at which the eye is looking, on the basis of matching. |
| US10415958B2 |
Measuring device
Provided is a measuring device that can easily and accurately measure a shape at a desired point of a measuring object. A stage is held on an installation part. A head unit including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit and the installation part are fixedly coupled together by a stand. An effective region is set to a space on the stage. Point cloud data corresponding to the effective region is obtained as measurement data from the generated point cloud data. Designation of a point to be measured in the measuring object is received, and a measurement value at the designated point is calculated based on the obtained measurement data. |
| US10415957B1 |
Error correction method for fringe projection profilometry system
The present invention discloses an error correction method for an FPP system. Implementation steps are as follows: first, collecting deformed fringes affected by an object using a camera; then, calculating the fringe modulation I″ by using the collected images, and normalizing the modulation; setting a segmentation threshold T, and for all pixels of which modulation I″ |
| US10415956B2 |
Optical-scanning-height measuring device
To provide an optical-scanning-height measuring device capable of reducing an unmeasurable region on the surface of a measurement object. Light emitted from a light emitting section is deflected by a deflecting section according to designation of a measurement point. Measurement light is sequentially irradiated on a plurality of portions P in a partial region PA including or surrounding a part of a measurement object S corresponding to the measurement point. A deflecting direction of the deflecting section corresponding to the partial region PA or an irradiation position of the measurement light corresponding to the partial region PA are detected by a detecting section. |
| US10415955B2 |
Measuring system
A measuring system for dimensionally measuring an object, comprising an object carrier, a plurality of optical markers, which are arranged at the object carrier and/or the object, and a first sensor for a tactile, optical and/or tomographic scanning of the object. The first sensor generates a first measuring signal. A second optical sensor captures a spatial orientation and position of the object with the help of optical markers. The second sensor generates a second measuring signal that contains information relating to the position and spatial orientation of the optical markers. The second sensor is connected to the first sensor via a mechanically rigid connection. An evaluation unit is configured to determine, from the second measuring signal, the position and spatial orientation of the object relative to the first sensor and to determine, from the first measuring signal, a geometry of the object. |
| US10415954B2 |
Method for analyzing an object
Apparatus and methods are described for determining tomographic and/or topographic data relating to an object. The object is illuminated with at least one wave packet from light generated by a multi-spectral light source. The wave packet is split into two split wave packets, and an optical path difference (OPD) is introduced between the two split wave packets, that is smaller than the coherence length of the wave packet. The two split wave packets are combined to generate a 2D image of the illuminated object, and the data relating to the object is determined by processing the 2D image using long coherence phase shift interferometry algorithms, by analyzing the 2D image as if the 2D image was generated using monochromatic light having a wavelength that is equal to a mean wavelength of the wave packet. Other applications are also described. |
| US10415953B2 |
Length metrology apparatus and methods for suppressing phase noise-induced distance measurement errors
Length metrology apparatuses and methods are disclosed for measuring both specular and non-specular surfaces with high accuracy and precision, and with suppressed phase induced distance errors. In one embodiment, a system includes a laser source exhibiting a first and second laser outputs with optical frequencies that are modulated linearly over large frequency ranges. The system further includes calibration and signal processing portions configured to determine a calibrated distance to at least one sample. |
| US10415950B2 |
Metrology device and method of performing an inspection
A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology instrument and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to retrieve data stored on a circuit associated with an object to be inspected and use the data to perform an inspection on the object using the metrology device. |
| US10415946B2 |
Wheel center hole size qualification detection device
Disclosed is a wheel center hole size qualification detection device. The upper ends of large guide posts are connected with an upper cross beam, the lower ends of the large guide posts are connected with a lower cross beam, a frame is fixed on a foundation via bases, the large guide posts are arranged in large guide sleeves on the frame, a large cylinder is fixed on the foundation and connected with the lower cross beam, the large cylinder drives an overall framework formed by the upper cross beam, the lower cross beam and the large guide posts to move up and down, small guide posts are respectively fixed on two sides of the center of the upper cross beam and inside the large guide posts, small cylinders are fixed below the frame, and clamping jaws are connected with the small cylinders. |
| US10415942B1 |
Disposable, miniature internal optical ignition source
An ammunition cartridge for a gun is optically initiated by a mechanism wholly within the cartridge case itself. The case has as optical primer initiation means producing light fluence to ignite a primer, which ignited primer may in turn ignite into a flashtube, and which ignited flashtube may in turn ignite a bed of propellant in said cartridge. The optical primer initiation means may be an LED, a laser diode, a VCSEL, or some other light emitting device in general. The cartridge optically initiated primer package is so sized and made electrically and mechanically seamlessly physically compatible with current ammunition cartridges such that these new cartridges are completely interchangeable. If the cartridge primer initiation means is of a percussion type, the cartridge is adapted to include an in-line piezoelectric crystal so that electrical power will be generated when the cartridge assembly is struck by a firing pin during percussion type operations; the power is then used to initiate the light emitting device. |
| US10415940B2 |
Over center expanding arrowhead
Improvements in an expanding arrowhead where the initial launching thrust of launching an arrow keeps the blades retracted within the head of the arrow. The blades remain retracted because the center of mass of the blades is on the opposite side of the rotational pivoting axis of the blades. When the blades contact a target a wing tip on the blades pull the blades open. There are two or three blades that can be retained within the head of the arrow. The blades are loosely retained in a retracted orientation for transportation. The retention is sufficient to overcome the forces or gravity yet release with slight force on then ends of the blades. When the arrow is pulled through the wound track the blades fold back into the head or body. |
| US10415939B2 |
Projectile
The invention relates to a projectile (1), which has a projectile body (2) featuring a recess (5) for receiving an explosive, wherein the projectile body (2) has a rotation-symmetrical shell surface (7), at least in sections, which is surrounded, at least in sections, by several ring-shaped elements (8) provided with predetermined break points, wherein fragments (12) formed upon breakup of the elements (8) are predefined via the predetermined break points, said fragments (12) being connected to one another in a ring-shaped connecting portion (11) for forming the ring-shaped element (8), and the freely projecting ends (13) of the fragments (12) being at least partially arranged in a common orthogonal plane (13′) to a longitudinal axis (8′) of the ring-shaped element (8), wherein this orthogonal plane (13′) is arranged diverging from an orthogonal plane (11′) defined by the ring-shaped connecting portion (11), as well as to a corresponding ring-shaped element (8) for the projectile (1). |
| US10415938B2 |
Propellant
A propellant in the form of a pellet includes adjoining pellet sections. Each pellet section includes a smokeless powder, a burnable metal, and a polymer. The smokeless powder in each pellet section will in many examples be different from the burn rate of the smokeless powder in other pellet sections. A nonignitable tube passes through the center of the pellet. When the pellet is used within a firearm cartridge, the ignition products from the primer travel through the nonburnable tube, igniting the pellet sections sequentially from the front to the rear of the cartridge. The pressure generated by the propellant within a cartridge casing can be maximized and controlled through the selection of the burn rate for each pellet section. |
| US10415937B2 |
Electromagnetic mobile active system
An electromagnetic mobile active system for fitting in a missile with a detonation-operated magnetic field compressor. The magnetic field compressor has at least one stator coil and at least one armature casing, which is at least partially surrounded by the stator coil and kept at a radial distance. The magnetic field compressor has at least one explosive charge embedded in the armature casing. The magnetic field compressor has at least one power source. For activating the detonation of the explosive charge, a trigger system is provided. The trigger system can be controlled by a pulse of current from the power source, depending on a signal supplied by the missile. A great amount of electrical energy can be generated in the stator coil by the detonation. For the directional radiation of the electrical energy generated by the detonation of the explosive charge, the active system has at least one directional antenna. |
| US10415935B2 |
Blast-resistant bulletproof window and associated apparatus
The present invention refers to a blast-resistant bulletproof window and a corresponding apparatus, in particular for use in a motor vehicle, which comprises a ballistic block having a peripheral edge and a plurality of panes of glass, ceramic or plastic material bonded to each other over their surfaces in a layered composite, and interposed bonding interlayers plastic material or adhesive, wherein at least one edge groove with particularly rectangular cross section is provided on and along at least a part of the peripheral edge, and an edge recess is provided on an inside surface of the ballistic block or window on and along at least a part of the peripheral edge of the window. |
| US10415933B1 |
Real-time ballistic solutions for moving-target aiming calculations
Disclosed are techniques for determining an aiming adjustment amount, in terms of both vertical and horizontal aiming adjustments, to shoot a target at a target range by iteratively solving for the projectile trajectory (e.g., projectile drop or path and deflection) such that the iteratively calculated projectile trajectory is determined to pass through the target location within a predetermined threshold amount (e.g., at a projectile path calculation of about zero). Also disclosed are techniques for indicating whether a projectile has supersonic, transonic, or subsonic speed at a given range. Additionally, techniques are disclosed for iteratively determining an aiming adjustment amount that compensates for a moving target. |
| US10415929B2 |
Breakdown rifle holder for transport and storage
A breakdown rifle holder for transport and storage includes an upper body having an upper surface, where the upper surface is configured to slide into an upper receiver of a rifle. The holder also includes a lower body having a first end and a second end, where the first end is connected to a lower surface of the upper body and extends perpendicularly away from the lower surface of the upper body and forms an “L” shape. The second end of the lower body is configured to slide into a lower receiver of the rifle and retain the lower receiver by friction fit. In addition, a magazine receiver is connected to the lower surface of the upper body adjacent to the lower portion, where the magazine receiver is configured to receive an open end of a magazine and retain the magazine by friction fit. |
| US10415927B1 |
Ambidextrous holster convertible between an IWB use configuration and an OWB use configuration
A holster comprising a body portion, the body portion comprising a port shell and a starboard shell that cooperate to define a cavity for receiving and holding the handgun. The holster comprising a pair of flat ears, the ears including a forward ear extending forward of the cavity and a rearward ear extending rearward of the cavity. The forward ear defining a forward slot and the rearward ear defining a rearward slot, each slot having a forward edge and a rearward edge. Each slot being configured and dimensioned to receive one of a belt and a clip. Each ear having changes in thickness adjacent the forward and rearward edges of each slot. The changes in thickness defining multiple discrete positions for receiving a holster body attachment portion of the clip. |
| US10415922B2 |
Support adapter system for firearms
Embodiments for a support and apparatus system for firearms are provided. The system includes a tripod adapter base, a machined magazine well block shaped to fit inside the magazine well of a firearm, magazine well blocks that have identical magazine release features of an actual firearm magazine, a magnetic container apparatus, and various attachment mechanisms including electrical power supplies for powering lights, lasers, and mobile phones. |
| US10415920B2 |
Systems and methods for providing a lightweight firearm accessory to enhance stability of the firearm in shooting positions
A detachable firearm accessory is provided to enhance stability of a shooting position when attached to the forestock of a firearm. Configurations of a detachable leg bipod system or device provide for the legs of the bipod system or device to be removable and separately stowable with the bipod system, or apart from the bipod system, in order to potentially reduce the weight, and/or streamline the protruding profile/parts, of the bipod system or device remaining attached to the forestock of the firearm for carriage. Removability of the legs may otherwise enhance or increase the flexibility for the shooter in his or her ability to differentially employ the particularly-configured base or connection portion of the bipod system or device, apart from the legs, as one or more of a barricade stop, or a sill or frame saddle stop. |
| US10415919B1 |
Pistol
Pistols have a body having a grip, the body having a trigger guard, the body having an upper slide interface surface defining a slide interface plane, the body having a first mounting facility at a forward end below the slide interface plane and at a level above at least a portion of the trigger guard, a dust cover having a rear end having a second mounting facility adapted to removably dock with the first mounting facility in an attached position, the dust cover defining an upper surface in the slide interface plane when the dust cover is in the attached position, and the first mounting facility and second mounting facility comprising a sliding interface. The sliding interface may be a dovetail feature. |
| US10415918B1 |
Firearm stabilization device
A firearm stabilization device is described that can be attached to a firearm to improve, increase, or maintain the stability of a firearm. The firearm stabilization device may include an electric motor configured to rotate a flywheel about an axis of rotation and a power source powering the electric motor. The electric motor, the flywheel, and the power source may be positioned within a housing. The fire arm stabilization device may include an engagement structure positioned on an outer surface of the housing for attaching (releasably or permanently) the firearm stabilization device to a firearm. |
| US10415917B2 |
Modular firearm sound suppressor coupler
Examples include a threaded coupler for connecting two portions of a firearm sound suppressor housing together. The threaded coupler includes a sound suppressing baffle. Using the coupler and its integrated baffle provides additional sound suppression compared to sound suppressors with other types of connectors between housing portions. |
| US10415913B2 |
Ambidextrous magazine release for a firearm
The device (8) allows the release of a detachable magazine from the left and right side of the trigger housing of a firearm, and includes a left lever arm (6) pivotable about a left pivot pin (15) and a right lever arm (7) pivotable about a right pivot pin (14). The right lever arm includes a catch (9) to retain a magazine. The left lever arm (6) includes a left lever extension (12), and the right lever arm (7) includes a right lever extension (13), and these lever extensions are coupled together. When the right lever arm (7), together with its push-button (11), is pivoted to the right, the catch disengages and releases the magazine whilst the left lever arm (6) remains immobile. When the push-button (13) of the left lever arm (6) is pressed to the left, the left lever arm (6) and its left lever extension (12) pivot to the left causing said left lever extension (12) to push the right lever extension (13), and thus the right lever arm (7), to the right, which in turn causes the catch (9) to disengage and release the magazine. |
| US10415912B2 |
Bolt stop shock-absorption device in a gun
A gun includes a bolt, a bolt stop member and a shock-absorption device. The bolt is movable forward or backward in a gun body, accumulates a pressure of a buffer spring while moving backward according to manipulation of the gun, and moves forward by releasing the accumulated pressure. The bolt stop member stops the bolt moving forward. The shock-absorption device includes a shock-absorption link which engages with a shock-absorption shaft which acts on the bolt stop member to absorb an impact force applied to the bolt stop member by the engagement of the bolt and the bolt stop portion. |
| US10415911B2 |
Firearm magazine loader and unloader
A magazine loader/unloader, designed to stand on a table or be handheld during use, includes a loader/unloader housing, including right and left sides, front and rear sides, and a flat bottom plate; a loading structure, including a loading member; and an unloading structure, including top and bottom guides, and an unloading protrusion. Also disclosed is a method of using the magazine loader/unloader, including positioning cartridge, loading cartridge, and unloading cartridge. |
| US10415908B1 |
Ammunition supply system
An ammunition supply system includes a weapon mounted on an exterior of a fighting vehicle; a magazine loading unit mounted on the exterior of the fighting vehicle and configured to load a magazine for the weapon; a hatch unit configured to form an entrance to allow a combatant to enter and exit the fighting vehicle; and a hatch lifting unit configured to supply power to the hatch unit to move in a vertical direction with respect to the fighting vehicle. The hatch unit includes: a hatch door unit through which the combatant enters and exits the fighting vehicle, and a hatch passage part forming a passage for connecting the hatch door unit and an interior of the fighting vehicle. The hatch passage part includes a first opening facing the magazine loading unit so that the magazine is transferred from the interior of the fighting vehicle to the magazine loading unit without the combatant being exposed to the exterior of the fighting vehicle. |
| US10415906B2 |
Firearm systems and methods
A firearm can have a bolt having a plurality of locking lugs that are configured to have a shear area that is larger than that of a standard M16/M4. A bolt carrier can have a bolt that has a double cut cam having an unlocking cam surface that has sufficient dwell increase to delay a start of unlocking when the bolt carrier is used in an M4 carbine. A stepped extractor pin may be provided that prevents disengagement of the extractor pin. A tube can be configured to provide gas from a barrel of the firearm to the piston via the carrier key. The tube can have a heat radiator formed from triangular shaped threads on at least a portion of the tube. A piston on the bolt and can have a plurality of rings including pairs of mating rings that are formed and maintained as a matched pair. |
| US10415903B2 |
Prevention of cooling flow blockage
A fluid cooled cold plate includes a main coolant passage with a first cross-sectional area taken laterally in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction and a finned coolant passage having a second cross-sectional area taken laterally in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction, with the second area smaller than the first area. Fluidly connecting the main coolant passage with the finned coolant passage is a branch oriented such that a fluid is turned 90° or more when passing into the branch from the main coolant passage. Also included is a coolant bypass passage in fluid communication with the main coolant passage and located fluidically parallel to the finned coolant passage. |
| US10415895B2 |
Heatsink
A heat sink comprising pin fins extending from a base plate of the heatsink. Some of the pin fins are angled outwardly towards an outer edge of the base plate such that the tips of some of the pin fins may extend beyond the outer edge of the base plate. The distance the outer pin fins extend beyond the outer edge of the base plate can correspond to a maximum diameter of the heatsink. The maximum diameter of the heatsink can be greater than the diameter of the base plate of the heatsink. |
| US10415889B2 |
Gas cooler having an insertable cooling portion
A gas cooler includes a pair of seal plates and a pair of first support ribs. The individual seal plate has a stepped surface which extends in a direction that a cooling portion is inserted into a casing. The individual first support rib supports the stepped surface. With the configuration where the stepped surface is supported by the first support rib, the inside of the casing is partitioned into an upstream-side space communicated with an introducing port and a downstream-side space communicated with a discharging port. |
| US10415887B2 |
Fin and micro-channel heat exchanger
The present invention discloses a fin and a micro-channel heat exchanger. A retractable fin in a bending region of the micro-channel heat exchanger comprises a plurality of fin unit sections which are sequentially connected to form a corrugated structure, each fin unit section comprises a first straight section and an arc top section, and a retractable section which is deformed due to stretching/squeezing in a bending process of the micro-channel heat exchanger is provided between the first straight section and the arc top section. The retractable sections of the retractable fin are gradually straightened in the bending process of the micro-channel heat exchanger, included angles between the retractable sections and adjacent straight sections gradually become small, and this thereby ensures that the retractable fin in the bending region is not stretch-broken. |
| US10415883B2 |
Refractory protection layer for metallurgical furnace
The present disclosure discloses a refractory protection layer for a metallurgical furnace, which includes a insulating layer, a permanent layer built with a refractory brick and arranged on the insulating layer, a working layer built with a refractory brick and arranged on the permanent layer, and a first anti-permeation layer made of ramming mass and arranged on the working layer. The refractory protection layer for the metallurgical furnace described in the present disclosure embodiments has both high temperature resistance and good permeability resistance. |
| US10415878B2 |
Industrial and hydrocarbon gas liquefaction
A method for liquefaction of industrial gases or gas mixtures (hydrocarbon and/or non-hydrocarbon) uses a modified aqua-ammonia absorption refrigeration system (ARP) that is used to chill the gas or gas mixture during the liquefaction process. The gas may be compressed to above its critical point, and the heat of compression energy may be recovered to provide some or all of the thermal energy required to drive the ARP. The method utilizes a Joule Thomson (JT) adiabatic expansion process which results in no requirement for specialty cryogenic rotating equipment. The aqua-ammonia absorption refrigeration system includes a vapor absorber tower (VAT) which permits the recovery of some or all of the heat of solution and heat of condensation energy in the system when anhydrous ammonia vapor is absorbed into a subcooled lean aqua-ammonia solution. The modified ARP with VAT may achieve operating pressures as low as 10 kPa which results in ammonia gas chiller operating temperatures as low as −71 C. |
| US10415874B1 |
Under cabinet/shelf storage rack
Rack systems, devices, and methods for attaching and providing foldable storage racks underneath refrigerator shelves or cabinets or other shelves for suspending, storing and separating wine bottles and beverage cans and plates. The storage racks can include a plurality of bail cradles each having ends pivotally attached to brackets. The bail cradles can have concave support surfaces for supporting and separating bottles and cans. The bail cradles can have ribbed upper surfaces for allowing a shelf/tray to slide thereon. The racks can have pivotal vertical legs with a slide out drawer on lower ends of the legs. The racks can be used for storing other items such as computer keyboards and the like, used with desks, tables, and the like. |
| US10415866B2 |
Ice maker
In an ice maker with a tray having at least one water-receiving cavity, a wall of the cavity contains a phase change material. If an ice maker of this kind is pre-cooled, so that the phase change material is solid, a great deal of heat can be removed from water poured into the cavities in a short time by the heat causing the phase change material to melt. |
| US10415864B2 |
Ice slurry manufacturing process
Ice slurry is manufactured in direct contact heat transfer in a tank comprising a layer of heavy solvent, of water dissolving a freezing point depressant, of ice slurry, and of light solvent. The heavy solvent is heavier in density than water, and the light solvent lighter than ice. The heavy solvent, water, and light solvent are immiscible with each other. The freezing point depressant is insoluble in the heavy and light solvents. The light solvent is chilled in a chiller, and injected into the heavy solvent layer, where bubbles of light solvent are generated without ice clogging. The cold liquid bubbles ascending through the water layer produce ice. Ice slurry is continuously withdrawn below the light solvent layer. The light solvent side of the chiller is coated with a hydrophobic coating material to prevent formation of sessile ice particles of the undissolving water molecules from the light solvent. |
| US10415863B2 |
Compressor control apparatus and method for vehicle
A compressor control apparatus for a vehicle includes: a compressor configured to compress coolant of an air conditioner; a coolant temperature measurement unit configured to measure a coolant temperature; a data detector configured to detect state data for controlling the compressor; and a controller configured to determine an operation rate of the compressor based on the coolant temperature and the state data, and operate the compressor based on the operation rate of the compressor. |
| US10415858B2 |
Apparatus for air-conditioning of environments in the marine field
An apparatus for air-conditioning of watercraft and the like including: an electronically controlled variable-r.p.m. compressor, a main gas/water condenser (5), at least one environmental heat-exchanger (3) with an electronically controlled fan (14), at least one electronically controlled expansion valve (8), and at least one first electronic control unit (4) programmed for calculating continuously a temperature deviation detected (DeltaT=T_ad−T_a), and as a function of the temperature deviation regulating in combination, the r.p.m. of the compressor (1), opening of the flow valve (8), and the r.p.m. of the fan of the heat-exchanger (3). |
| US10415856B2 |
Method and apparatus for part-load optimized refrigeration system with integrated intertwined row split condenser coil
A condenser system that includes a first compressor and a second compressor. An upper coil and a de-superheater coil are fluidly coupled to the first compressor. The upper coil, the de-superheater coil, and the first compressor define a first compressor circuit. A lower coil is fluidly coupled to the second compressor. The lower coil and the second compressor define a second compressor circuit. The upper coil and the de-superheater coil together utilize an entire heat-transfer surface area. |
| US10415855B2 |
Refrigeration cycle apparatus
A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes an evaporator, a first compressor, an intercooler, a second compressor, a condenser, and a refrigerant liquid supply passage. The intercooler stores refrigerant liquid and also cools refrigerant vapor compressed by the first compressor and expels it. The second compressor sucks in the refrigerant vapor expelled from the intercooler and compresses it. The intercooler includes a container, an intercooling passage, and a pump. The container contains a vapor space and stores refrigerant liquid. The intercooling passage is a passage in which a part of the refrigerant liquid stored in the container flows and that supplies the part of the refrigerant liquid to the vapor space. The pump pumps a part of the refrigerant liquid stored in the container to the vapor space. |
| US10415854B2 |
System and method for collecting solar energy with a stationary thermal storage device
A novel portable solar energy system includes a solar concentrator, a thermal storage device, an azimuth adjustment system, an elevation system, and a heat exchanger, all mounted on a rotatable support frame. In a particular embodiment, the thermal storage device remains at a fixed vertical height and fixed tilt orientation when adjustments are made to the azimuth adjustment system and/or the elevation adjustment system. |
| US10415850B2 |
Gas feed tube assembly for a water heater
A gas feed tube assembly for a gas fueled water heater and a water heater including such assembly. A pair of gas tubes are connected with one tube received into the other and secured between a pair of complementary fasteners position along a wall or door the water heater. The gas feed tube assembly can be more readily manufactured, facilitates installation of the water heater, and helps minimize gas leaks. |
| US10415847B2 |
Wireless damper testing and control system
A wireless damper control and test system comprising a wireless controller for communicating with a wireless interface using an identifier whereby actuation timing of a damper actuator is transmitted by signal, the wireless interface connected to a damper to be controlled or tested using the transmitted signal, the wireless controller transmits the signals to the wireless interface for operational verification of the damper and damper actuator, and the wireless interface detects a damper state by contacts mounted on the damper and communicates the damper state to the wireless controller. |
| US10415846B2 |
Air-conditioning apparatus
An air-conditioning apparatus includes a control unit performing liquid refrigerant equalization control for correcting an imbalance in liquid refrigerant amount between accumulators. The control unit includes a first liquid refrigerant equalization control unit controlling an output of a fan to perform the liquid refrigerant equalization control and a second liquid refrigerant equalization control unit controlling a frequency of a compressor to perform the liquid refrigerant equalization control. The second liquid refrigerant equalization control unit determines an increase or reduction in frequency of the compressor so that a total refrigerant circulation amount is not below a predetermined amount. When a value is within a predefined acceptable range, the control unit selects the first liquid refrigerant equalization control unit to perform the liquid refrigerant equalization control. When the value is outside the acceptable range, the control unit selects the second liquid refrigerant equalization control unit to perform the liquid refrigerant equalization control. |
| US10415844B2 |
Low powered pneumatic control converter
A pneumatic control converter, preferably acting as a pneumatic thermostat, includes a pneumatic section, and electronic section and a piezo electric linkage section. A piezo electric rotary motor drives a rotary cam, with a cam follower linked via a W-shaped flexure linkage to bias the ball nozzle which controls the pneumatic control output pressure. The input to the piezo electric rotary motor is an electrical signal dependent upon electronically sensed pressure relative to the programmed set point. The pneumatic control converter consumes little electrical energy and is preferably battery powered, and the pneumatic control output pressure can be maintained even in the absence of electric power. |
| US10415839B2 |
Humidification device and air treatment system
A humidifying device comprising an air duct penetrating axially through the humidifying device, a water tank (201b) for storing water, and a filter element (204b) disposed in the water tank. The water tank (201b) surrounds the air duct. Further disclosed is an air handling system. |
| US10415837B2 |
Systems and methods for preventing freeze damage to heating system pipes
Systems and methods for preventing freeze damage to heating system pipes are provided. In some embodiments, systems for preventing freeze damage to heating system pipes that carry a liquid used to heat a heated space and that are exposed to freezing temperatures outside of the heated space are provided, the systems comprising: a hardware controller that causes the liquid to be circulated through the heating system pipes irrespective of the air temperature in the heated space. |
| US10415835B2 |
Gas range appliance with a griddle
A gas range appliance includes a griddle positioned on a top panel. The griddle has a cooking plate positioned over a gas burner. A first flange extends from the cooking plate towards a rear portion of a cabinet such that the first flange extends over an exit of an exhaust duct. A second flange extends from the cooking plate towards the top panel. The second flange is positioned between the gas burner and the first flange below the cooking plate. |
| US10415833B2 |
Premixer for gas turbine combustor
A gas turbine engine includes a combustor and a turbine. The combustor includes a pre-mixer having a body defining a plurality of fluid passages extending axially through the pre-mixer, wherein a cross-sectional projection of each of the plurality of fluid passages comprises one or more features that form a helical coil about an axis of the fluid passage along a length of the fluid passage, wherein the pre-mixer is configured to receive fuel from a fuel supply, receive air from an air supply, mix the fuel and air by flowing the fuel and air through the plurality of fluid passages, and imparting a swirling motion on the fuel and air, and supply the air-fuel mixture to a combustion zone. The combustor is configured to combust the air-fuel mixture, generating combustion fluids. The turbine is configured to receive the combustion fluids from the combustor and to use the combustion fluids to drive one or more stages of the turbine. |
| US10415831B2 |
Combustor assembly with mounted auxiliary component
A combustor assembly includes a combustion liner defining a first radial opening, an outer sleeve that at least partially surrounds the combustion liner. The outer sleeve defines a second radial opening. A mounting body having a jacket portion and a flange portion surrounds the first radial opening and extends radially outwardly from an outer surface of the combustion liner towards the outer sleeve. The flange portion is at least partially disposed within the second radial opening. An auxiliary component extends radially within the jacket portion and includes a flange portion. The flange portion of the auxiliary component is connected to the flange portion of the mounting body via a first fastener, and the flange portion of the auxiliary component is connected to the outer sleeve via a second fastener. |
| US10415825B2 |
Methods of generating energy from cellulosic biofuel waste
Energy is generated from cellulosic biofuel waste streams, specifically a lignin filter cake and a waste syrup, by combusting these waste products in a fluidized bed combustor under specified conditions. The heat and steam generated can be used to generate electricity and/or in cellulosic biofuel production processes. |
| US10415822B2 |
Apparatus and method for measuring height of solid bed in high-temperature and high-pressure fluidized bed system
Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for measuring the height of a solid bed in a high-temperature and high-pressure fluidized bed system, and a fluidized bed system having the solid bed height measuring apparatus. The solid bed height measuring apparatus includes a lower pressure probe mounted at an upper side as high as a first height from a gas distributor of a fluidized bed reactor to measure pressure of the mounted location, and a middle pressure probe mounted at an upper side as high as a second height from the lower probe to measure pressure of the mounted location. An upper pressure probe is mounted at the top of the fluidized bed reactor to measure the inside pressure of the fluidized bed reactor. First and second differential pressure gauges are used for measuring differential pressures. |
| US10415818B2 |
Ventilator with a light-emitting device
An illumination device and a ventilator include: a fan electrically connecting to a power transmitting port to be rotated for generating an airflow; a light-emitting device for transferring electrical power into illumination; a power storage module electrically connecting with the light-emitting device and the power transmitting port; and a control unit electrically connecting with the power storage module and the power transmitting port. The control unit determines whether the power transmitting port provides electrical power, the control unit controls the power storage module to store electrical power sourced from the power transmitting port when a result of the determination is positive, and the control unit controls the power storage module to output electrical power stored therein to the light-emitting device when the result of the determination is negative. |
| US10415817B2 |
Display kit
A novelty display for use with a housing having a light source arranged so that light from the light source emanates through the top, the display including: a support member having: an anchoring end configured to affix to the rear face of the housing; a display end to be illuminated by the light source through the top; and a middle section extending between the anchoring end and the display end. The middle section extends from the anchoring end away from the rear face and back toward the display end above the top. A first portion of the middle section is obscured when viewing the display from the front, and a second portion of the middle section not obscured by the housing or the display end is configured to minimize its visibility in the dark, to provide the illusion of the display end levitating above the open top of the housing. |
| US10415816B2 |
Illuminated liquid vessel
An illuminable container device, comprising a housing for containing a liquid; a recess configured within a base area of said housing, with said recess extending upwardly into said housing and in a substantially cylindrical shape; a light device, comprising a light housing with a substantially cylindrical shape, said light housing comprising a plurality of ridges, which are positioned vertically around a circumference of said light housing; said light device configured to fit into and substantially fill said recess being held therein by a pressurized fit. |
| US10415813B2 |
Luminaire
A luminaire includes a radio wave sensor and a luminaire body. The luminaire body includes a first plate to be attached to a building surface and a second plate facing each other forming an internal space. The luminaire body holds the radio wave sensor between the first plate and the second plate. The radio wave sensor includes an antenna for transmitting and receiving the radio waves. The luminaire body includes an opening and a limiter. The opening is formed in the second plate to allow radio waves transmitted from the antenna to exit to an outside of the luminaire body. The limiter is provided between the antenna and the opening to limit a radiation area of the radio waves transmitted from the antenna. |
| US10415810B2 |
Systems and methods for lighting fixtures
Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB) for thermal, mechanical, and/or optical controls. |
| US10415809B2 |
Directional accent luminaire with junction box
A multi-positionable outdoor luminaire includes a housing having a front portion including a front compartment, a rear portion extending from the front portion, and a wall positioned between the front portion and the rear portion. A cover is removably connected over the rear portion. A light emitter is positioned in the front compartment for emitting light. A control component is positioned in the front compartment for controlling the light emitter. An internal conductor is electrically connected to the control component and extends from the front portion into the rear portion. The rear portion includes a junction compartment for housing a connection between a power supply conductor and the internal conductor. |
| US10415804B2 |
Luminaire mounting system
A lighting system includes a housing and a finishing section. The housing defines a cavity and includes at least one magnet mounted inside the cavity. The finishing section includes a second magnet mounted adjacent to a side of the finishing section and oriented so that the second magnet and the first magnet attract each other when the finishing section is inserted into the housing. |
| US10415803B2 |
Surface mounted light fixture and heat dissipating structure for same
A light fixture includes a heat dissipating structure, an electronics assembly, and a bolt for attaching the heat dissipating structure to an external panel. The heat dissipating structure includes a first side having multiple outwardly extending projection regions and a socket, for receiving a light source, is formed in an apex of each projection region. A second side of the heat dissipating structure includes a heat sink formed in an internal cavity of each projection region. The heat sink includes fins in contact with and radially arranged about an outer surface of the socket. The electronics assembly is located at the first side of the heat dissipating structure. The bolt includes a passage through which wiring from an external source is routed to the electronics assembly. The electronics assembly includes wires routed through channels in each of the projection regions that electrically interconnect the light sources to the electronics assembly. |
| US10415802B1 |
Linear lighting fixture connection
A linear lighting fixture abutment mechanism including a first portion having a first structure and a second portion having a second structure each portion mounted on a longitudinal wall of respective lighting fixture housings, the first portion and the second portion located at a position proximate to a respective lateral edge of the lighting fixtures. The first structure and the second structure configured to interlock together to retain respective lateral edges of the first and the second lighting fixtures in rigid proximity. The abutment mechanism device configured to generate opposing longitudinal forces on the first and the second lighting fixtures, the opposing longitudinal forces generated by a force that is at least one of movement along a lateral axis and a moment about the lateral axis. |
| US10415800B2 |
Light fixtures with integrated features
A light fixture includes a housing, an optic, and a wing. The housing is configured to house at least one light source of the light fixture. The wing extends from the side of the housing. In some embodiments, the housing and wing are monolithically formed as an integral unit. In other embodiments, the optic and wing are monolithically formed as an integral unit. According to further embodiments, the housing, optic, and wing are monolithically formed as an integral unit. |
| US10415799B1 |
Dual output downlight fixture
A dual output downlight luminaire includes a housing that forms at least a first cavity. A partition extends from a portion of the housing and at least partially forms a boundary between the first cavity and an annular second cavity. A first light source emits a first light that is centered about an optical axis and propagates toward a first output aperture. An optic redirects the first light to form a first light beam that exits the luminaire through the first output aperture. A concentrated portion of the first light beam subtends an angle of 60 degrees or less and is centered about the optical axis. A plurality of second light sources, within the second cavity, emit a second light that exits the luminaire through an annular second output aperture. The first and second light sources are independently controllable with respect to each other. |
| US10415796B2 |
Searchlight
A projector comprises an arc lamp (110) with a parabolic reflector (111) in front of this a double concave lens (114) and then a pair of convex concave lenses (170, 172) to enable the projector to emit a highly collimated beam. |
| US10415795B2 |
Method of manufacturing light distribution member with shielded individual transmissive pieces and light-shielding frame, method of manufacturing light emitting device having light distribution member, light distribution member, and light emitting device
A light distribution member includes a body and a light-shielding frame. The body includes a plurality of transmissive pieces and a plurality of light shield parts each interposed between adjacent ones of the transmissive pieces. Each of the transmissive pieces is made of a phosphor or made of a sinter of a phosphor and a binder composed of an inorganic substance. The light-shielding frame is provided so as to surround an outer edge periphery of the body. The light-shielding frame is made of a ceramic. The light distribution member contains substantially no organic substance inside the light-shielding frame. |
| US10415794B2 |
Light emitting device
A light emitting device includes: a base member; a laser element disposed on or above a mounting surface of the base member; a fluorescent member including a first main surface and a second main surface respectively positioned on opposite sides of the fluorescent member, the second main surface being fixed to the mounting surface of the base member; a first optical member configured to change a traveling direction of laser light emitted by the laser element to be directed toward the first main surface of the fluorescent member; and a lid connected to the base member and enclosing the laser element, the fluorescent member, and the first optical member in a space beneath the lid, the lid being configured to transmit light from the fluorescent member. |
| US10415789B2 |
Apparatus and method for retrofitting a fluorescent downlight illumination device
In various embodiments, a downlight illumination device is upgraded to an illumination device based on one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) via a retrofit kit that includes (i) a lighting module comprising one or more LEDs, (ii) a driver module comprising circuitry for receiving power from the power source and supplying compatible power to the one or more LEDs, (iii) a flexible conduit connecting the lighting module to the driver module and containing therewithin a plurality of wires electrically connecting the lighting module to the driver module, and (iv) an alignment bracket for attachment within the housing and configured to receive the lighting module. |
| US10415788B2 |
Display assembly comprising a glass-ceramic plate
Display assembly 1 comprising, on the one hand, a glass-ceramic plate 2 of the lithium aluminosilicate type, the optical transmission of which for a thickness of 4 mm is between 0.2% and 4% for at least one wavelength between 400 and 500 nm and, on the other hand, a luminous device 4, characterized in that the luminous device 4 comprises at least one polychromatic light source 5 having at least a first emission of nonzero intensity at said wavelength between 400 and 500 nm and at least a second emission of more than 500 nm, and such that the positioning of said source 5 is designed to allow display through said glass-ceramic plate 2. |
| US10415787B2 |
Vehicle LED lamp having recirculating air channels
Lamp module 32 contains solid-state light source 17 and has mounting flange 42 coupleable to headlamp reflector 12. Lamp module 32 has base 2 defining central post 4, post 4 defining internal first air passage 401. Base and post act are heat sinks. Fan 8 is disposed within base 2. Circuit board 14 having LED arrays 17 is mounted inside post 4 in fluid communication with first air passage 401. Base 2 defines second air flow passage 405 exterior of post 4, second air passage 405 being oriented to direct air past mounting flange 42. Base 2 further defines third air passage 410 rearward of mounting flange 42 and radially outward from second air passage 405. Mounting flange 42 may be keys coupleable to slots 15. A method of directing an air stream through slots 15 in reflector socket 121 is described. |
| US10415782B2 |
Lighting device for vehicles
A lighting device for vehicles with a multitude of light modules, each comprising a light source arranged on a substrate and a lens arranged at a distance to the light source for the creation of a given light distribution. A fixed side light module and a fixed main light module are provided as a light module. The side light module has an asymmetric lens, so that a light beam radiated by the side light module creates a side light distribution extending a main light distribution created by the main light module in the lateral direction. |
| US10415779B2 |
Vehicle headlight
An ADB lamp unit of a vehicle headlamp includes a light source constituted by a plurality of semiconductor light-emitting elements that can be turned on/off individually, and a reflector having a reflective surface that is based on a paraboloid of revolution. The reflector is constituted by a perpendicularly split plurality of partial reflectors, with the reflective surface of each partial reflector being configured such that the horizontal spread of reflected light reflected by each partial reflectors is approximately equal in a predetermined projection plane. |
| US10415778B1 |
Electronic lighting device and method for manufacturing same
An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic lighting device may comprise a core, which may comprises an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to expose above the top of the enclosure. The light-emitting element may be installed on the enclosure. A light outgoing direction of the light-emitting element may be intersected with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light of the light-emitting element is projected on the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved. |
| US10415774B2 |
Lighted lamp frame device and method
A lighted lamp frame device including a frame, the frame including a front, a back, a top, a bottom and two sides with each of the two sides including a channel, with the top including a neck configured to hold a first-light-source. Included is at least one piece of glass removably contained within the channel of the frame, and at least one light strip contained within the channel of the frame to provide a second-light-source to illuminate the at least one piece of glass. A power supply electrically is coupled to the light strip via a wire-assembly, a base removably coupled to the frame, and a lamp shade removably coupled to the device to provide a cover for the first-light-source. |
| US10415772B2 |
Light source unit and projection-type display
A light source unit according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a substrate configured to be rotatable, a phosphor layer disposed at a center of the substrate, a light source that irradiates the phosphor layer with exciting light, and a support section that supports a portion, of the substrate, except for the center of the substrate. This makes it difficult for heat generated in the phosphor layer to travel to a motor through the substrate. |
| US10415770B2 |
Lamp design with LED stem structure
An LED light bulb includes a stand, a plurality of LED light sources supported by the stand and arranged along edges of at least two geometric shapes, and an envelope enclosing the stand and the plurality LED light sources. A method of assembling an LED light bulb includes arranging a plurality of LED light sources along edges of at least two geometric shapes, supporting the arrangement of LED light sources on a stand, and enclosing the plurality of LED light sources and the stand within an envelope. |
| US10415763B2 |
LED-filament and illuminant with LED-filament
A filament for a filament lamp includes a plurality of light emitting semiconductor chips, wherein the light emitting semiconductor chips are located on a carrier board, the light emitting semiconductor chips are electrically connected, and the carrier board is a flexible carrier board. |
| US10415762B2 |
LED lamp unit, in particular for automotive lamps
An automotive LED lamp unit includes a plate-like mounting member, LED light sources arranged on two opposite sides of the plate-like mounting member, and a heat sink. The heat sink includes cooling fins and a tapered portion facing the LED light sources and being connected to one end of the plate-like mounting member. |
| US10415760B2 |
Control system in an industrial gas pipeline network to satisfy energy consumption constraints at production plants
Controlling flow of gas in a gas pipeline network, wherein flow of gas within each of the pipeline segments is associated with a direction (positive or negative). Processors calculate minimum and maximum production rates (bounds) at the gas production plant to satisfy an energy consumption constraint over a period of time. The production rate bounds are used to calculate minimum and maximum signed flow rates (bounds) for each pipeline segment. A nonlinear pressure drop relationship is linearized to create a linear pressure drop model for each pipeline segment. A network flow solution is calculated, using the linear pressure drop model, comprising flow rates for each pipeline segment to satisfy demand constraints and pressures for each of a plurality of network nodes over the period of time to satisfy pressure constraints. The network flow solution is associated with control element setpoints used to control one or more control elements. |
| US10415758B2 |
Securing a pipe in a housing
A securing device for securing a pipe in a housing, which has a cylindrical collar, at least three securing arms, each securing arm containing a proximal arm portion mounted on the cylindrical collar, a distal arm portion bearing a bearing pad, the bearing pad containing a bearing surface facing away from the collar and intended to collaborate with a wall of the housing in which at least one of the securing arms contains a guideway capable of translationally guiding the distal arm portion with respect to the proximal arm portion, an elastic member being coupled to the guideway so as to be able to apply a return force that pushes the distal arm portion away from the proximal arm portion. |
| US10415757B2 |
System for exchanging heat between liquefied natural gas and a heat dissipation apparatus
A heat exchange system employed to gasify liquid natural gas (LNG) or for other required purpose includes the cold substance such as LNG, a heat dissipation apparatus, a water storage tank, a heating portion, and a cooling portion. The heating portion is coupled between the cold substance and the water storage tank. The cooling portion is coupled between the heat dissipation apparatus and the water storage tank. The cooling portion transmits heat of the heat dissipation apparatus to water of the water storage tank to cool the heating portion, and the heating portion transmits heat of the water of the water storage tank to the cold substance. |
| US10415750B2 |
System and method to provide lubrication for a plug-in hybrid
In hybrid electric vehicles having increased battery storage capacity and plug-in capability, electric-only operation of significant duration is available. To supplement lubrication for the electric and mechanical components provided in a fluid circuit by an engine-driven mechanical pump, an electric pump is provided in parallel to the mechanical pump. When the electric pump is operating, a diagnostic can be performed to determine system integrity. According to one embodiment, an actual quantity provide to the circuit is determined; an expected quantity is estimated; and a fault is determined when the actual and expected quantities differ by more than a predetermined amount. The fault may indicate a leak or plug in the fluid circuit or a failure of a component in the fluid circuit. |
| US10415748B2 |
Portable selfie stick
A portable selfie stick, including a multi-stage telescopic rod (1), and a bracket assembly (2) and a handle (3) respectively arranged at a head end and a tail end of the multi-stage telescopic rod. The portable selfie stick further includes a wireless charging device (4), the wireless charging device (4) includes a wireless charging coil (41) and an electromagnetic power converter arranged at the bracket assembly (2), a power line arranged in the multi-stage telescopic rod (1) in a penetrating manner, and a mobile power source (42) arranged in the handle (3); both ends of the power line are in electric connected with the mobile power source (42) and the electromagnetic power converter, respectively; and the electromagnetic power converter is electrically connected with the wireless charging coil (41). |
| US10415746B2 |
Vertical support bracket for self-leveling devices
A support bracket for use with self-leveling devices, wherein the support bracket includes two identical sections attached to one another, and wherein each section further includes a first upwardly-angled side portion that further includes a slot formed horizontally therein and a semi-cylindrical channel formed vertically therein, and wherein the slot and semi-cylindrical channel intersect one another in a perpendicular manner; a second upwardly-angled side portion that further includes a slot formed horizontally therein and a semi-cylindrical channel formed vertically therein, and wherein the slot and semi-cylindrical channel intersect one another in a perpendicular manner; and a middle portion positioned between the first and second upwardly-angled side portions that further includes a semi-cylindrical channel formed vertically therein. |
| US10415742B2 |
Smartphone monopod with use restriction enforcement
A photographic monopod includes an extendable shaft, a bracket for fixing a photographic device at a first end of the extendable shaft, and a grip at a second end of the extendable shaft. The grip is opposite to the first end of the extendable shaft. The photo graphic monopod further includes a shutter control switch for controlling a shutter of the photographic device, and a shaft extension sensor for sensing a degree to which the extendable shaft is extended. The photographic monopod additionally includes a logic circuit for receiving the degree to which the extendable shaft is extended from the shaft extension sensor and disabling a connection between the shutter control switch and the photographic device when the degree to which the extendable shaft is extended exceeds a threshold. |
| US10415739B2 |
Joint assembly for forming a duct
A duct joint assembly between a first section and a second section, each section consisting of an inner tube and an outer tube, the outer tube surrounding the inner tube, and between which a heat insulator is placed. Each section has a fastening body so that the sections can be assembled to, or disassembled from, each other. |
| US10415735B2 |
Labyrinth seal with tunable flow splitter
A flow splitter includes a stepped ring and a flow restriction. The stepped ring includes a first inner wall having a first diameter, a second inner wall having a second diameter less than the first diameter, a radial step that transitions from the first to the second inner wall, and a plurality of apertures circumferentially located along the first inner wall and partially through the radial step. The first flow restriction has at least a portion thereof at a position between the first diameter and the second diameter. Further, the first flow restriction directs a flow of at least one of a gas and a fluid towards the first inner wall, and is configured to split the flow into an exit flow and a secondary flow. The exit flow exits the stepped ring via the plurality of apertures and the secondary flow proceeds downstream directed by the second inner walls. |
| US10415733B2 |
Quick connector
A quick connector for releasably engaging a tube having a radial flange includes a housing, a retaining member and a blocking member. The housing is a generally tubular housing. The retaining member is carried by the housing and is movable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the retaining member is operative to secure the tube relative to the housing in the first position. The blocking member is operative to resisting movement of the retaining member from the first position to the second position. |
| US10415730B2 |
Conduit gripping device having retaining structure for conduit fitting
A fitting subassembly includes a threaded fitting nut that can be joined with a threaded fitting body to form a fitting assembly. The fitting nut includes a radial drive surface and an interior wall defining a socket. A back ferrule is disposed entirely in the socket and includes a driven surface adjacent to the drive surface, and a front ferrule is at least partially disposed in the socket. A retaining member retains the front and back ferrules with the fitting nut as a subassembly prior to the fitting nut being assembled with a threaded fitting body. The retaining member applies a retaining force that is limited to permit removal of the front ferrule and the back ferrule from the fitting nut by exposure to a force applying environment. |
| US10415729B2 |
Seal ring and joint
A seal ring and connection joint for conduits, pressure vessels or the like. A conduit joint can have an annular seal ring with an inner integrally formed sealing portions, an outer integrally formed sealing portion, and an interconnecting web portion, the inner sealing portions comprising a pair of inner annular seal lips facing the outer sealing portion and extending in a transverse direction to the web portion, the outer seal portion including a pair of outer annular seal lips facing the inner seal portion and extending in a transverse direction to the web portion, which web portion extends radially between the pair of seal lips on the inner seal portion and the pair of seal lips on the outer seal portion, the seal ring being interposed at an interface between a pair of conduit or vessel defining members, the conduit or vessel defining members being each provided at the interface with an annular ridge portion, wherein upon initial seating of the ridge portion with the seal ring prior to tightening the joint, one of either the inner or outer annular seal lips contacts a the ridge portion, whereas the other of the inner or outer annular seal lips is offset from the ridge portion by a clearance gap. |
| US10415728B2 |
Seal for a pipe coupling
A pipe coupling device includes a body adapted for insertion into a pipe, the body having a through passage, and on its outer surface a groove for receiving a seal for forming a fluid-tight seal between the pipe and the body, the seal having a retaining portion and a sealing portion, wherein either the groove, the seal or both are constructed and arranged such that the retaining portion holds the seal within the groove when the sealing portion is subjected to the insertion force experienced when the pipe coupling device is inserted into a pipe. Further, the base portion may be axially wider than the sealing portion. Further, the seal may include reinforcing means adapted to prevent the seal leaving the groove. |
| US10415724B2 |
Strut clip
An apparatus is disclosed as comprising a first leg of a strut clip; a first rotatable element rotatably attached to the first leg of the strut clip at a first aperture; a second rotatable element rotatably attached to the first leg of the strut clip at the first aperture, where the first and second rotatable elements may have tapered lower edges; a first notch of the first rotatable element may be disposed on a longitudinal edge of the first rotatable element; a second notch of the second rotatable element may be disposed on a longitudinal edge of the second rotatable element; one or more stops may be disposed in the first leg of the strut clip, where the one or more stops may limit rotation of at least one of: the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element; and a first elastic element may be disposed between distal longitudinal edges of the first rotatable element and the second rotatable element. |
| US10415723B2 |
Adapter for mounting cable hangers
An adapter for mounting cable hangers to a mounting structure includes: a plurality of mounting panels, each mounting panel including a mounting hole, the mounting panels attached to each other at edges thereof, each mounting panel being disposed at an angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; two base segments, each of the base segments attached to the edge of an endmost one of the mounting panels and extending therefrom toward the other of the base segments; wherein the mounting panels and the base segments define an interior of the adapter; two locking arms, each of the locking arms extending from an end of a respective base segment away from the interior of the adapter, each of the locking arms including a locking feature, the locking arms extending generally parallel to each other and defining a gap therebetween; wherein the adapter can be deflected from a relaxed state to a deflected state by forcing the locking arms toward each other; and wherein in the deflected state the adapter may be mounted to a mounting structure, with the locking arms inserted through a hole in the mounting structure and exerting outward pressure on edges of the hole, and the locking features maintaining the adapter in a mounted position on the mounting structure. |
| US10415721B2 |
Micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) valve
A micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) valve is provided. The MEMS valve includes first and second bodies, a medium and a thermal element. The first body defines a first channel and a second channel intersecting the first channel. The second body defines a third channel and is movable within the first channel between first and second positions. When the second body is at the first positions, the second and third channels align and permit flow through the second and third channels. When the second body is at the second positions, the second and third channels misalign and inhibit flow through the second channel. The medium is charged into the first channel at opposite sides of the second body. The thermal element is proximate to the first channel and is operable to cause the medium to drive movements of the second body to the first or the second positions. |
| US10415720B2 |
Automatic fill system
An automatic fill system includes a tank, a transfer hose, and a valve assembly. The valve assembly has a first end having an outlet orifice configured to be received within the tank. The valve assembly also includes a second end configured to be connected in fluid communication with the transfer hose with the second end having an inlet orifice. The valve assembly also includes at least one fluid passageway between the inlet orifice and the outlet orifice, and a check valve coupled to a spring and a seal. The seal is configured to be slidably moveable within a piston chamber. The valve assembly further includes a heating element located within a heating element chamber and configured to heat the valve assembly. Finally, the valve assembly includes a jet level sensor with a sensor inlet and a sensor outlet. The jet level sensor is in fluid communication with the piston chamber. |
| US10415716B2 |
Control valve unit
A control valve unit including a pair of valve bodies, a separator plate interposed between the pair of valve bodies and provided with an opening, a collar attached to the separator plate through the opening and having a valve port and a valve seat, a check ball separating from the valve seat and seating on the valve seat by hydraulic pressure to open and close the valve port, and a combining part combining the pair of valve bodies to sandwich the collar between an end surface of one of the pair of valve bodies and an end surface of the separator plate. |
| US10415715B2 |
Subsea BOP control system with dual-action check valve
A subsea hydraulic system comprises a dual (or dual action) check valve on a port for connection to a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The check valve provides backpressure to flow in either direction. This keeps hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system, and seawater out. If flow needs to return to the ROV, it may flow out the port, subject to a selected back pressure. |
| US10415714B1 |
Fire hydrant
A fire hydrant includes an upper barrel, which further includes a body and at least one outlet. The body has a longitude, a longitudinal axis, a first portion, and a second portion, the first portion forming a first length of the longitude, the second portion forming a second length of the longitude, the first portion coupled to the second portion, the body having at least one wall defining an internal cavity. The first portion has a first dimension spanning the cavity perpendicular to the longitudinal axis between opposing points on the at least one wall. The second portion has a second dimension spanning the cavity perpendicular to the longitudinal axis between opposing points on the at least one wall. The first dimension is greater than the second dimension. |
| US10415710B2 |
Rotary valve and fluid pressure actuator unit including rotary valve
A rotary valve that controls a flow rate at which working oil is supplied to and discharged from a hydraulic cylinder that causes a wing to rotate about a rotary shaft includes a rotor that rotates as the wing rotates about the rotary shaft, and a first control flow passage and a second control flow passage formed in the rotor to control the flow rate at which the working fluid is supplied to and discharged from the hydraulic cylinder, wherein the first control flow passage and the second control flow passage respectively vary a resistance exerted on a flow of the working fluid passing therethrough as the rotor rotates. |
| US10415704B2 |
Piston ring
A piston ring includes an annular main body 2 having a side surface 2a and a side surface 2b, and an inner peripheral surface 2c and an outer peripheral surface 2d, wherein in the main body 2, a cutout section 21 is provided in a corner section 31 formed by the side surface 2b and the outer peripheral surface 2d. The cutout section 21 has a first surface 21a and a second surface 21b. An angle θ1 formed by the first surface 21a and the side surface 2b is an obtuse angle, and a corner section 32 formed by the second surface 21b and the outer peripheral surface 2d is located between the side surface 2b and the side surface 2a in a width direction of the main body 2. |
| US10415703B2 |
Control apparatus and control system
A control apparatus for controlling an automatic transmission including a torque converter to which a driving force of an engine is input includes a specifying unit configured to specify a drag torque of a wet friction type lock-up clutch, and a transmission unit configured to transmit load information including at least the drag torque specified by the specifying unit to a control apparatus of the engine. The specifying unit specifies the drag torque of the lock-up clutch during in-gear based on a slip ratio of the torque converter before in-gear when the lock-up clutch is released. |
| US10415696B2 |
Hydraulic control system of shift control unit for dual clutch transmission
A hydraulic control system may include control valve to selectively supply line pressure to first and second ejection flow channels, first shift valve converting flow channel, second shift valve converting path to selectively supply hydraulic pressure of the first ejection path to first chambers of first and second actuators and to selectively supply hydraulic pressure of the second ejection path to second chambers of the first and second actuators, third shift valve converting path to selectively supply hydraulic pressure of the first ejection path to first chamber of third actuator and to selectively supply hydraulic pressure of the second ejection path to second chamber of third actuator, and fourth shift valve converting path to selectively supply hydraulic pressure of the first ejection path to first chambers of fourth and fifth actuators and to selectively supply hydraulic pressure of the second ejection path to second chambers of fourth and fifth actuators. |
| US10415693B2 |
Oil transfer assembly for supplying oil into a rotating and translating tube
An oil transfer assembly supplies oil into a moving, rotating tube extending along an axis. The assembly is provided with a support plate transversal to the axis and a sleeve, which is angularly fixed with respect to the support plate, it is configured to be coupled in a sliding and watertight way to a terminal section of the inlet of said tube and has at least one chamber for transferring oil into said terminal section of the inlet. The assembly is also equipped with at least two tubular bodies, which project axially from the support plate, define between them an annular channel communicating with the chamber and join the sleeve to the support plate in a watertight manner and with clearances so as to leave freedom of orientation of the sleeve around any direction orthogonal to the axis. |
| US10415687B1 |
Transmission adapter apparatus and method
A transmission adapter apparatus and method includes an adapter with a first side and a second side, an inside and an outside, and a circumferential edge with a width surrounding a hollow center with a diameter. A speed sensor receiver is provided in the circumferential edge from the outside to the inside with an opening from the outside into the hollow center where the speed sensor receiver is configured to receive and retain a speed sensor and where the speed sensor receiver is perpendicular to a centerline through the hollow center of the adapter. A speed sensor retainer lip is provided in the receiver such that a speed sensor located in the speed sensor receiver is retained at a selected distance from the hollow center of the adapter. Holes are provided in the adapter where the holes are configured to align with a transmission housing and a transfer housing. A coupler is provided that is configured to fit within the hollow center of the adapter where the coupler includes a first end and a second end where the first end is connectable with a transmission in the transmission housing and where the second end is connectable with a transfer case in the transfer housing. |
| US10415684B2 |
Torsional vibration dampers having a plurality of elastomeric ring bushings
Torsional vibration dampers are disclosed that have a hub defining a plurality of fastener-receiving openings and an inertia member concentric about and spaced a radial distance apart from a shaft-receiving member of the hub and having a plurality of receptacles defining a bore oriented axially. Each receptacle aligns with one of the plurality of fastener-receiving openings, and receives one of a plurality of elastomeric rings with a fastener seated therein and received in the fastener-receiving openings to operatively connect the inertia member to the hub through compression of the elastomeric rings. The height of each elastomeric ring is greater than the axial width of the receptacles, and compression of the elastomeric rings deforms each radially into a first gap between the hub and the inertia member and a second gap between the inertia member and the fastener, thereby axially locking the inertia member to the hub for rotation together. |
| US10415680B2 |
Differential apparatus
A differential apparatus includes: a differential mechanism that distributes an input driving force to a pair of side gears so as to allow differential motion therebetween; a differential case that accommodates the differential mechanism; and a clutch mechanism that transmits the driving force between the differential case and pinion shafts of the differential mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes: a slide member that is movable relative to the pinion shafts of the differential mechanism in the axial direction of the differential case and is non-rotatable relative thereto in the differential case; and an actuator that applies an axial moving force to the slide member. The slide member has on one end portion a first meshing portion. The differential case includes a disc-shaped first case member and a bottomed-cylindrical second case member that accommodates the differential mechanism. The second case member has a second meshing portion facing the first meshing portion. |
| US10415675B2 |
Method and device for starting a drive train
In a method and a drive for starting a drive train, with a drive shaft (2), a drive motor (4) connected to an electrical grid (12) and with a differential gearing (3) with three drives and outputs, wherein one output is connected to the drive shaft (2), a first drive is connected to the drive motor (4) and a second drive is connected to a differential drive (5), the drive motor (4) is started from a rotational speed of zero or approximately zero while an external braking torque acts on the drive shaft (2), and the second drive is braked in an acceleration phase of the drive shaft (2). |
| US10415674B2 |
Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle
A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle provides at least ten forward speed stages and one reverse speed stage by combination of: first to fourth planetary gear sets respectively having first to third rotation elements, fourth to sixth rotation elements, seventh to ninth rotation elements, or tenth to twelfth rotation elements; first to eighth shafts; at least four clutches and two brakes. In particular, the first shaft is fixedly connected to the first and fourth rotation elements and selectively connected to a transmission housing, the second shaft is fixedly connected to the second rotation element and an input shaft, the third shaft is fixedly connected to the fifth, eighth and twelfth rotation elements, the fourth shaft is fixedly connected to the ninth and tenth rotation elements and selectively connected to the input shaft. |
| US10415671B2 |
Gearbox comprising an improved reduction gear
A gearbox for an aircraft turbine engine includes a drive shaft, a secondary drive shaft coupled to the drive shaft with a reduction mechanism, and output shafts, each of which is coupled to the drive shaft or to the secondary drive shaft with a set of ring and pinion gears, wherein the reduction mechanism includes an intermediate shaft, a first end coupled to the drive shaft with a first stage of gears and the second end coupled to the secondary drive shaft with a second stage of gears, and wherein the intermediate shaft is rotatably mounted in the gearbox about the main axis thereof which is oriented substantially perpendicular to the main axis of the drive shaft. |
| US10415670B2 |
Worm drive
A worm drive includes a worm wheel having two spaced-apart outer rims defining an annular channel therebetween for receiving at least a portion of a worm screw. Each of the rims include a set of side teeth in the annular channel extending that are spaced apart from and face the set of teeth of the other rim. The two sets of teeth capture the worm screw and mesh with the screw thread of the worm screw such that the worm screw is engaged by the teeth only on spaced-apart locations on opposite sides of the worm screw. There are no resultant forces in an axial direction of the worm wheel during operation of the worm drive. Also, the worm screw and the worm wheel are self-aligning in the axial direction of the worm wheel. |
| US10415666B2 |
Tubular vibration-damping device
A tubular vibration-damping device including a vibration-damping device main unit and an outer tube member mounted onto an outer peripheral surface of the vibration-damping device main unit in a non-adhesive way. The outer tube member is constituted by a pair of division units mounted onto the vibration-damping device main unit from opposite sides. A first engaging part and a second engaging part are provided to butted ends of the division units and are engaged with each other by approach of the division units so that the division units are positioned with respect to each other in a direction of engagement of the first and second engaging parts. The division units are allowed to undergo relative displacement in a direction orthogonal to the direction of engagement of the first and second engaging parts. |
| US10415665B2 |
Fluid-filled vibration-damping device
A fluid-filled vibration-damping device including first and second mounting members elastically connected by a main rubber elastic body and a fluid chamber whose wall is partially constituted by the main rubber elastic body. A sealing member attached to the second mounting member has a step part, and an attaching tube part and a sealing tube part on opposite sides of the step part. A press-fit projection is formed peripherally partially on at least one of an inner peripheral face of the attaching tube part and an outer peripheral face of the second mounting member, so as to secure press-fit the second mounting member inserted into the attaching tube part. A transmission prevention part is provided in the step part on a portion that transmits press-fit stress from the attaching tube part to the sealing tube part so as to reduce stress transmission. |
| US10415661B2 |
Non-asbestos friction material
Provided is a non-asbestos friction material comprising: base fiber; a binder; a lubricant; an inorganic friction modifier; a pH adjuster; and a filler as compounded materials, wherein at least one of the filler and the inorganic friction modifier is only coated with at least one of a fatty acid and a metal soap. |
| US10415660B2 |
Brake clip for disc brake assembly and disc brake assembly including such a brake clip
A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section, at least one retention tang, and an abutment leg. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The upper leg has an inner face facing the lower leg. The at least one tang extends away from the U-shaped section and inner face. The abutment leg extends from the lower leg and has a midpoint between a top edge and a bottom edge. The midpoint is not planar with the top and bottom edges. |
| US10415656B2 |
Work-machine erroneous forward/backward travelling operation notifying device
Provided is a work-machine erroneous forward/backward travelling operation notifying device capable of improving safety by notifying, when a travel direction inputted to an operation input unit does not conform to the condition of a transmission clutch, an operator of the non-conformance. Whether the conditions of clutches 121 to 124 conform to a travel direction inputted to a selection lever 141 is determined on the basis of a pressure Pf sensed by a first pressure sensor 133a or a pressure Pr sensed by a second pressure sensor 134a and the travelling direction inputted to the selection lever 141. When it is determined that the conditions of the clutches 121 to 124 do not conform to the travel direction inputted to the selection lever 141, a vehicle 10 is notified that an erroneous operation will occur. |
| US10415655B2 |
Wedge clutch having a plurality of wedges and wedge clutch with wedge plates and self-locking displacement assembly
A wedge plate for a wedge clutch assembly for selectively engaging or disengaging an inner hub and an outer ring including first wedge plate segments arranged radially between the inner hub and outer ring, each of the first wedge plate segments including a first circumferentially extending groove and a first retaining element disposed in the first circumferentially extending groove and urging the first wedge plate segments radially inward to contact the inner hub. |
| US10415651B2 |
Dog clutch mechanism
Provided is a dog clutch mechanism that can guarantee a successful engaging operation regardless of relative rotational positions of a sleeve and a transmission gear, with a simple and inexpensive configuration. When sliding of a sleeve (20) toward a transmission gear (30) involves contact (abutting) between dog teeth (21b) of the sleeve (20) and key members (50), an engaged state is achieved so that a rotation shaft (2) and the transmission gear (30) integrally rotate, with the key members (50) retracted toward the transmission gear (30) to a retracted position against biasing force of a coil spring (55), and the dog teeth (21b) fit in keyway (51) between the plurality of key members (50). Thus, the dog clutch mechanism (1) guarantees the successful engagement with only a single engagement operation. |
| US10415650B2 |
Device for transmitting a torque from an internal combustion engine to an auxiliary unit
An apparatus for transfer of a torque from an internal combustion engine to an auxiliary unit has an auxiliary unit shaft and a pulley rotatably disposed on the auxiliary unit housing. The pulley and the auxiliary unit shaft are connected with one another by an overload protection device configured to interrupt the connection between the pulley and the auxiliary unit shaft if a predetermined torque is exceeded. The overload protection device has a spring washer having multiple spring arms connected, on the end side, with connection elements of a disk-shaped driver until the predetermined torque is reached. Each connection element is configured as a pocket-shaped mounting in the driver, wherein the respective spring arm end lies against a contact surface of the pocket-shaped mounting under spring tension, with force fit. The respective pocket-shaped mounting is configured as a hook-shaped crosspiece cut out of the driver in certain regions. |
| US10415648B2 |
Flexible coupling
A flexible coupling comprises a flexible torque disc (24) having a first plurality of fixing points (24a) whereby it can be mounted upon a first rotatable component (12), in use, and a second plurality of fixing points (24b) whereby it can be mounted upon a second rotatable component (14), in use, a support ring (26), and mounting means (34) whereby the flexible torque disc (24) is secured to the support ring (26), the mounting means (34) restricting deflection of the flexible torque disc (24) relative to the support ring (26). |
| US10415638B1 |
Bearing centering spring and damper
A bearing spring support/damping apparatus has: a first end portion; a second end portion; and a flexible portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and further comprising: an outer diameter groove in an outer diameter surface of the second end portion, and a radially and axially outwardly open rebate in the second end portion. |
| US10415637B2 |
Mast space of helicopter, driving power transmission device of helicopter including mast spacer, and helicopter
A mast spacer provided between a mast bearing and a mast nut in a main shaft of a helicopter, has a cylindrical spacer body. A first end of the mast spacer is a bearing contact end which is fittable to an inner race of the mast bearing. For example, the bearing contact end is provided with bearing projections which are fittable to recesses provided in the inner race of the mast bearing. The spacer body is provided with slits, for example, a spiral slits penetrating its side wall. The slits have a linear shape crossing an axial direction of the cylindrical spacer body. |
| US10415636B2 |
Bearing with wireless sensor
For the purpose, a physical quantity regarding a bearing body is detected by a detection sensor provided in the bearing body, and detection information of the detection sensor is transmitted by a wireless transmitting unit provided in the bearing body via wireless communication. At this time, the detection information is transmitted at a first transmission interval when the detection information is smaller than a threshold value and is a normal value, and the detection information is transmitted at a second transmission interval that is shorter than the first transmission interval when the detection information is the threshold value or larger and is an abnormal value. |
| US10415635B2 |
Tilting pad journal bearing
A tilting pad journal bearing includes a bearing housing, a plurality of pads and a projecting portion. The plurality of pads are arranged on an inner circumferential surface of the bearing housing and support a rotary shaft. The projecting portion is provided on a surface of the pad and has a plurality of projections. The projecting portion is provided on a surface other than a pad bearing surface in surfaces of the pad, the pad bearing surface being a surface that faces the rotary shaft. |
| US10415633B2 |
Stabilizer link
A stabilizer link of the present invention includes connecting parts that has a housing which supports a ball stud to be connected to the first or second structure so as to be swingable and rotatable, wherein the ball stud has a stud part extending from a spherical part and the housing houses a support member to support a spherical part of the ball stud in a spherical space so as to be slidable, wherein the support member includes: an opening where the spherical space is open for the stud part; a lubricant receiving part in a concave shape that faces the opening; and a wall surface that forms the spherical space for the spherical part to slide thereon and has recessed grooves formed on both sides or one side of a portion of the wall surface having the maximum inner radius about the central axis of the spherical space. |
| US10415632B2 |
Bearing for vehicle suspension
A bearing device includes two co-axially arranged radial spherical bearings and can be used for mounting a pivoting swing arm of a vehicle suspension to a vehicle frame. By using the two radial spherical bearings together the pivot attachment only has a single degree of freedom. The radial spherical bearings are positioned against shoulders in a sleeve of the swing arm and around a spacer sleeve. One or more lubricant grooves are formed at the sliding interface of the bearings. A bushing with a lip holds a lubricant seal for each bearing, and a dust cover protects each lubricant seal. A pivot pin rod is inserted through openings in the vehicle frame and through the two bearings and other components, and is tightened in place such as with a nut. |
| US10415631B2 |
Damage tolerant and fail-safe (DTFS) high strength preloaded pin assembly
A fracture-resistant double shear joint including a clevis having a first end defining a first bore and a second end defining a second bore, and a reaction load member defining a third bore, wherein the first bore, the second bore, and the third bore are colinear. The fracture-resistant double shear joint can further include a first spacer positioned within the first bore, a second spacer positioned within the second bore, and a shear pin positioned within each of the first bore, the second bore, and the third bore. The shear pin may include an outer cylinder, an inner shear bolt threaded on both ends, and nuts at either end that engage the threads. The nuts may be tightened to place the outer cylinder in compression. The spacers in the first and second bore may include a low friction liner that interfaces with the outer cylinder of the shear pin. The ends of the spacers may be set back from the ends of the first and second bores (that are next to the third bore). |
| US10415630B2 |
Connecting rod lubrication apparatus
An apparatus includes a connecting rod having a surface that defines an opening to receive a pin for coupling the connecting rod to a piston at a first end of the connecting rod. The surface includes a groove arrangement to collect, retain and distribute lubrication fluid in the space between the pin and the inner surface. The surface can be formed by the connecting rod or a bushing in an opening of the connecting rod. |