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US10918743B2	Contrast medium formulation and related preparation method The present invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition including a complex of formula (I), in which M is an ion of a paramagnetic metal and R1 to R3, X1 to X3 and K1 to K12 are such as defined in claim 1, said composition also including a calcium complex of 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid. The invention also relates to the preparation method thereof and to an imaging method involving said composition.
US10918742B2	Iodine-based particles Described herein are iodine-based particles which can be used as contrast agents for x-ray radiology. Also described herein are methods, software modules and hardware modules for imaging iodine-based particles.
US10918738B2	Method of treating type I diabetes using an AAV vector encoding uracortin 2 In alternative embodiments, the invention provides methods for treating, ameliorating or protecting (preventing) an individual or a patient against a disease, an infection or a condition responsive to an increased paracrine polypeptide level in vivo comprising: providing a paracrine polypeptide-encoding nucleic acid or gene operatively linked to a transcriptional regulatory sequence; or an expression vehicle, a vector, a recombinant virus, or equivalent, having contained therein a paracrine-encoding nucleic acid or gene, and the expression vehicle, vector, recombinant virus, or equivalent can express the paracrine-encoding nucleic acid or gene in a cell or in vivo; and administering or delivering the paracrine polypeptide-encoding nucleic acid or gene operatively linked to a transcriptional regulatory sequence, or the expression vehicle, vector, recombinant virus, or equivalent, to an individual or a patient in need thereof, thereby treating, ameliorating or protecting (preventing) the individual or patient against the disease, infection or condition responsive to an increased paracrine polypeptide level.
US10918737B2	Methods and pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for enhancing the potency of an immune checkpoint inhibitor administered to a subject as part of a treatment regimen for cancer, the method comprising: administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a TNFα blocking agent to a subject in combination with the immune checkpoint inhibitor.
US10918735B2	Substituted pyrazino[1′,2′:1,5]pyrrolo[2,3-b]indole-1,4-diones for cancer treatment The synthesis of various pyrazino[1′,2′:1,5]pyrrolo[2,3-B]-indole-1,4-dione analogs has been successfully implemented in the present application. From these efforts, compounds having the structure of Formula I-a or Formula I-b: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, are provided herein. These biologically active derivatives have been used to effectively treat various diseases including cancer.
US10918730B2	Pegylated bioactive peptides and uses thereof Described herein are bioactive peptides that are modified at one or more positions with a PEG moiety. An example of such a PEGylated bioactive peptide is a GHRH analog that is modified at one or more positions with a PEG moiety. Also described are pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such analogs or salts thereof, as well as methods, kits and uses thereof, for example for inducing or stimulating growth hormone secretion in a subject and for diagnosing, preventing or treating GH-deficient conditions in a subject.
US10918725B2	Ophthalmic composition comprising rebamipide and method for preparing the same An ophthalmic composition is provided that includes rebamipide and a method for preparing the same. The ophthalmic composition of maintains its transparency for a long time even in a physiologically neutral to weakly basic pH range that does not injure the cornea and conjunctiva of a patient suffering from dry eye and has improved stability so as not to be re-dispersed.
US10918723B2	Colon cleansing compositions and methods of use The invention provides a colon cleansing solution comprising: a) 300 to 800 mmol per litre ascorbate anion provided by a mixture of: (i) ascorbic acid and (ii) one or more salts of ascorbic acid the components (i) and (ii) being present in a molar ratio of from 1:4.5 to 1:7.0; and b) 10 to 200 g per litre polyethylene glycol. The invention also provides methods an kits associated with, or making use of the solutions, and compositions for the preparation of the solutions.
US10918722B2	Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam and/or rizatriptan in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of pain such as migraine, arthritis, and other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating pain, such as migraine, comprising administering meloxicam and rizatriptan to a human being suffering from pain, such as migraine. For migraine, these methods may be particularly useful when the meloxicam and rizatriptan are administered while the human being is suffering from an acute attack of migraine pain or migraine aura. In some embodiments, the combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan may be administered in a manner that results in a Tmax of meloxicam of 3 hours or less.
US10918721B2	Dosages of immunoconjugates of antibodies and SN-38 for improved efficacy and decreased toxicity The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an anti-Trop-2 antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. In preferred embodiments, the antibody may be an hRS7 antibody. The methods and compostions are of use to treat Trop-2 expressing cancers in human patients, preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from at least one prior anti-cancer therapy, more preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from treatment with irinotecan. The immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of 3 mg/kg to 18 mg/kg, preferably 8 to 12 mg/kg, more preferably 8 to 10 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size and reduce or eliminate metastases. Preferred tumors to treat with the subject immunoconjugates include triple-negative breast cancer, HER+, ER+, progesterone+ breast cancer, metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, a metastatic small-cell lung cancer and metastatic pancreatic cancer.
US10918720B2	Selective dendrimer delivery to brain tumors A composition comprising poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) hydroxyl-terminated dendrimers covalently linked to at least one therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent for the treatment or alleviation of one or more symptoms of a brain tumor have been developed. The dendrimers comprise one or more ethylene diamine-core poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) hydroxyl-terminated generation-4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, most preferably generation 6 (G4-10-OH) dendrimers. The G6 dendrimers have demonstrated unexpectedly high uptake into the brain. The dendrimers provide a means for selective delivery through the blood brain barrier (“BBB”) of chemotherapeutic, immunotherapeutic and palliative agents. The dendrimers also have the advantage that two different classes of compounds, having one or more mechanisms of action can be bound to the dendrimers, providing simultaneous delivery. The dendrimers may be administered alone by intravenous injection, or as part of a multi-prong therapy with radiation.
US10918719B2	Methods for cross-linking corneal collagen with verteporfin for the treatment of disorders of the eye Described are compositions and methods of using verteporfin-based photodynamic therapy (PDT) to increase the biomechanical strength of the cornea. More particularly, described herein are compositions and methods for cross-linking collagen in corneal tissue which are useful in the treatment of corneal ectatic disorders.
US10918716B2	Triple combination therapy for treating Crohn's disease The invention features new a method for treating inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's Disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis in a human patient, comprising administering to a patient a combination therapy comprising an anti-α4β7 antibody, a TNFα antagonist, and an immunomodulator.
US10918705B2	Costimulation of chimeric antigen receptors by MYD88 and CD40 polypeptides The technology relates generally to the field of immunology and relates in part to methods for activating T cells and other cells resulting in an immune response against a target antigen. The technology also relates to costimulation of therapeutic cells that express chimeric antigen receptors that recognize target antigens using chimeric MyD88- and CD40-derived polypeptides. The technology further relates in part to therapeutic cells that express chimeric antigen receptors, wherein the chimeric antigen receptors have an endodomain that includes MyD88- and CD40-derived polypeptides, and methods for treating patients using the modified therapeutic cells.
US10918704B2	Means and methods for active cellular immunotherapy of cancer by using tumor cells killed by high hydrostatic pressure and dendritic cells Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions for inducing an immune response against tumor cells comprising tumor cells which are made apoptotic by treatment with high hydrostatic pressure and dendritic cells, and methods for producing such compositions.
US10918701B2	Delivery system comprising a proteolytic enzyme or effector thereof for use in a method for oral treatment and uses thereof The present disclosure provides a delivery system comprising (i) a physiologically acceptable carrier and (ii) a proteolytic enzyme or effector thereof for use in a method for relaxing fibers within a subject's oral cavity. In some embodiments, the relaxation is for use in tooth manipulation (particularly repositioning). In some embodiments, the method involves the use of the proteolytic enzyme or effector thereof at a concentration effective to cause relaxation of fibers between the tooth's alveolar bone and gingiva while maintaining integrity of the fibers surrounding the tooth. Also disclosed herein are methods for fiber relaxation and/or repositioning of tooth making use of the proteolytic enzyme or effector thereof.
US10918696B2	Methods of treatment using hemopexin compositions The present invention relates generally to a method of purifying proteins. More specifically, the present inventions relates to a method of purifying haptoglobin and hemopexin from the same starting material, and uses thereof.
US10918695B2	Use of jack bean lectin for increasing the abundance of hematopoietic stem cells and progenitor cells in bone marrow and/or epidermal stem cells in skin in vivo A method of treatment of disease condition resulting from deficiency of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and/or epidermal stem cells in skin comprising: administering to the subject suffering from said disease conditions, an effective amount of Jack bean lectin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for increasing the abundance of hematopoietic stem cells and progenitor cells in bone marrow and/or epidermal stem cells in skin in vivo. Method of treating said conditions in a subject involves administering a single injection of lectin in a dose range of 0.5-2.0 mg/kg body weight to mouse leading to 2.815 to 3.55 fold increase in the abundance of epidermal stem cells in skin and a dose range of 8.0-10.0 mg/Kg body weight to a mouse leading to 2.36 to 6.67-fold increase in the abundance of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in bone marrow.
US10918692B2	Use of antimicrobial peptides for treatment of cancer Disclosed are antimicrobial peptides capable of inhibiting and killing multiple drug-resistant bacteria, including XH-12C, XH-12B and XH-12A. The application further provides uses of the antimicrobial peptides in the preparation of a drug for inhibiting and/or killing fungi, Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and drug-resistant bacteria and in the manufacture of medical carriers.
US10918690B2	Apparatus and method for processing organic bamboo leaf extract products The embodiments disclose a method including harvesting fresh bamboo leaves from an organic certified bamboo forest, using hot air to sterilize and dry bamboo leaves, shredding and packing the dry bamboo leaves, mixing sterilized water steam and the shredded dry bamboo leaves for extracting the dry bamboo leaves essence into a bamboo leaf condensate, filtering the bamboo leaf condensate through sterile filters and devices, mixing in purified water and additives to the filtered bamboo leaf condensate for creating bamboo leaf extract based products for human consumption and use, and packaging the bamboo leaf extract based products including bottled beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and foods, food additives and dietary supplements.
US10918689B2	Solid beverage for conditioning allergic constitution and method for producing the same The present application discloses a solid beverage for conditioning allergic constitution. The solid beverage comprises the following components in parts by weight: 18-45 parts of smoked plum, 10-30 parts of perilla, 18-45 parts of lilium brownii, 10-30 parts of purslane, 10-30 parts of coix seed, 10-30 parts of semen hoveniae, 7-20 parts of dahurian angelica, 15-40 parts of dextrin, 9-23 parts of maltodextrin, 9-23 parts of soluble starch and 0.1-0.3 parts of aspartame. The solid beverage of the present application is simple and convenient to prepare, the raw materials used are all medicinal materials with dual-purpose of drug and food, and the auxiliary materials used also meet the national standard GB2760-2011 (the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Use). Thus, the solid beverage is safe to consume and good in taste, and has certain effects on the improvement of allergic constitution, and the production process thereof is suitable for industrial mass production.
US10918688B2	Phytochemical enhanced water A method and formulation for fluids, such as drinking water, containing plant phytochemicals are disclosed. Some plants can survive in water without a root system, and the formulation includes fluid, such as water, with one or more of the plants maintained in the fluid. Cold storage resulted in enhanced production and excretion of phytochemicals from the plants into the fluid, including bacosides and bacopasides. These phytochemicals have been shown to exhibit antioxidant properties, promote memory and provide additional health benefits, as well as replace bottled water or other fluids as a means to ensure proper hydration. The fluids are useful for enhancing alertness.
US10918687B2	Kava derived therapeutic compounds and methods of use thereof Certain embodiments of the invention provide a composition comprising at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of dihydromethysticin, methysticin, dihydrokavain, kavain, desmethoxyyangonin and 11-methoxyyangonin, wherein the composition is substantially free of flavokawain B. Certain embodiments of the invention also provide a method for treating or preventing cancer in a mammal (e.g., a human) in need of such treatment comprising, administering to the mammal a carrier and a compound selected from the group consisting of dihydromethysticin, methysticin, dihydrokavain, kavain, desmethoxyyangonin and 11-methoxyyangonin, wherein the compound is substantially free of other kava extract components.
US10918686B2	Oleo gel composition and delivery system with active compounds from cannabis sativa and mentha arvensis for reduction of inflammation and pain in deep tissues Disclosed is an oleo gel composition including essential combination of synergistically acting phyto-active materials, non-psychotropic phytocannabinoids from the plant of Cannabis sativa: Cannabidiol, Cannabidiolic acid, Cannabivarin and Cannabigerol in combination with extract of Olive europaea Fruit Oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, and Silica colloidal anhydrous ensuring the delivery of cannabinoids to the deep tissues in order to reduce pain and inflammation of skeletal muscles and joints caused by trauma or/and induced by arthritis/osteoarthritis.
US10918682B2	Method of enhancing the gene expression level of TGM1, KRT, AQP3, FLG, GBA, and HAS using plant extracts The present invention provides a method of a composition containing plant extracts for enhancing the gene expression level of TGM1, KRT, AQP3, FLG, GBA, and HAS. Compared to a single plant extract, the combination of the plant extracts of the present invention can more effectively enhance the expression level of skin moisturizing genes. The plant extracts constituting the composition include: an extract of spinach, blueberry, Pu-erh tea, or Four Seasons Spring tea.
US10918680B2	Phage therapy of E coli infections The present invention relates to bacteriophage therapy. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel bacteriophages having a high specificity against Escherichia coli strains, their manufacture, components thereof, compositions comprising the same and the uses thereof in phage therapy.
US10918675B2	Water resistant enhanced wound healing film and preparation method thereof A water resistant enhanced wound healing film includes components by mass volume concentration of: 5-10 mg/L of ultra-fine eggshell powder, 50-500 mg/L of ultramicroshell membrane powder or shell membrane soluble protein, 5-30 mg/L of lysozyme, 5-10 mg/L of chitosan, 0.05-5 mg/L of glycerin, and 0.1-5 mg/L of polymer polysaccharide. Also, a preparation method of the water resistant enhanced wound healing film is disclosed. The whole raw materials of the present invention are non-toxic and have good biocompatibility; the raw materials include eggshell, shell membrane and soluble mixed protein thereof, and lysozyme in residual egg white. In the present invention, various components of the eggshell waste are sufficiently used. The wound healing film has good water resistance, mechanical properties, antibacterial activity and protein absorption capacity, and low degradation rate. The method of the present invention has simple process, strong practicability, extremely low production cost, favorable resource recycling and low energy consumption.
US10918672B1	Small tissue CCR5−MSCs for treatment of HIV A method of curing (or at least treating) HIV, by obtaining small tissue mesenchymal stem cells (stMSC) from adipose tissue of a patient with HIV or from a syngeneic donor or an immuno-compatible donor, wherein said stMSC are i) 4-6 μm in diameter, ii) pluripotent, and iii) have CD11b−, CD34−, CD45−, CD 29, CD 49, Oct 4 and SSEA 4 surface markers when harvested. Preferred sources are autologous adipose tissue. Next those stMSCs are gene edited to provide CCR5− stMSCs and optionally amplified by growth in culture and/or by cell selection for gene edited stMSCs and then re-introducing into the patient. Preferably, the CCR5− stMSCs will re-populate the patient with stem cells that can no longer act as latent HIV reservoirs and can differentiate into immune cells that are HIV resistant. If desired, the patient can be first treated, e.g., by radiation, to destroy the bone marrow cells before the re-introduction. However, this may not be necessary for patient who already has significant destruction of immunity by HIV.
US10918668B2	Targeted disruption of T cell receptor genes using engineered zinc finger protein nucleases Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for modifying TCR genes, using nucleases (zinc finger nucleases or TAL nucleases) to modify TCR genes.
US10918667B2	Modified cell expressing therapeutic agent and uses thereof Compositions and methods for enhancing T cell response which increases the efficacy of CAR T cell therapy for treating cancer are described. Embodiments include a modified cell comprising an isolated nucleic acid comprising a first nucleic acid and a second nucleic acid, the first nucleic acid encoding a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), the second nucleic acid encoding a therapeutic agent comprising at least one of IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-6, IL-7, IL-15, IL-17, and IL-23. The modified cell expresses and secretes the therapeutic agent.
US10918666B2	Processes for production of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and uses of same in immunotherapy The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TILs and producing therapeutic populations of TILs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TILs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.
US10918661B2	Skin compositions and methods of use thereof The present invention provides durable, natural looking, non-invasive compositions that exhibit desired aesthetic qualities for therapeutic treatments. Specifically, the compositions can be used for the treatment of wounds and headaches. In addition, the compositions of the invention can be used to deliver agents to the subject in need thereof. In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to methods for treating wounds, comprising applying to a subject's skin a formulation comprising a) a first reactive reinforcing component; and b) a second cross-linking component; in which the cross-linking component catalyzes an in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on the wound, thereby treating the wound.
US10918660B2	Combination and balanced nutritious food for improving intestinal micro-ecology and preventing chronic disease, and application thereof A combination for improving intestinal micro-ecology and preventing chronic diseases includes an inulin, a galactooligosaccharide and a dietary fiber composite, wherein the ratio of the inulin, the galactooligosaccharide and the dietary fiber composite in a formula is (1-75):(1-75):(5-95). Preferably, the ratio is (10-50):(10-50):(25-50). A balanced nutritious food includes cereal flour and the ratio of the cereal flour to the combination in a formula is (50-95):(5-50). Preferably, the ratio is (70-95):(30-5). Moreover, provided is an application in preparing foods or medicaments for preventing inflammatory bowel disease, improving gastrointestinal motility and preventing constipation, preventing diabetes, preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and regulating intestinal flora to enhance immune ability.
US10918659B2	Compositions and methods of aloe polysaccharides The present invention describes a method for preparing a polymannan extract from freeze-dried aloe powder. The polymannan extract of the present invention is further used to formulate a sterile injectable formulation for the treatment of one or more cancers, leukemias and lymphomas, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer, immune diseases, particularly immune related neoplasms, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and hepatitis C.
US10918658B2	Compositions and methods for altering tissue specificity and improving AAV9-mediated gene transfer A method of altering the targeting and/or cellular uptake efficiency of an adeno-associated virus (AAV) viral vector having a capsid containing an AAV9 cell surface binding domain is described. The method involves modifying a clade F cell surface receptor which comprises a glycan having a terminal sialic acid residue and a penultimate β-galactose residue. The modification may involve retargeting the vector by temporarily functionally ablate AAV9 binding in a subset of cells, thereby redirecting the vector to another subset of cells. Alternatively, the modification may involve increasing cellular update efficiency by treating the cells with a neuraminidase to expose cell surface β-galactose. Also provided are compositions containing the AAV9 vector and a neuraminidase. Also provided is a method for purifying AAV9 using β-galactose linked to solid support. Also provided are mutant vectors which have been modified to alter their targeting specificity, including mutant AAV9 in which the galactose binding domain is mutated and AAV in which an AAV9 galactose binding domain is engineered.
US10918656B2	Therapeutic agent for dry eye characterized by being applied to eye of dry eye patient wearing soft contact lens An ophthalmic solution, which comprises diquafosol tetrasodium salt and is free from benzalkonium chloride, treats onset and/or exacerbation of dry eye symptom caused by wearing soft contact lenses.
US10918654B1	Rutin compositions A water-soluble composition containing rutin, L-arginine, and an alkali salt of ascorbic acid in which the molar ratio between the rutin, L-arginine, and the alkali salt of ascorbic acid is 1:1.6-3.0:0.1-2.0.
US10918652B2	Compositions for the treatment of dermatological diseases and disorders The present disclosure is directed to topical dermatological formulations, dermatological cleansing compositions, and bathwater conditioners designed to acidify the skin, and their use for restoring epidermal acidity, restoring a the epidermal barrier, inhibiting inflammation, establishing an environment appropriate for maintaining a balanced symbiotic microbiome, and inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the epidermis—the outer layer of mammalian skin.
US10918647B2	Selective bromodomain inhibition of fungal Bdf1 The invention provides antifungal compounds, antifungal compositions, and intermediates for the preparation of antifungal compounds and antifungal compositions. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting fungi and methods of treating fungal infections, for example, with a compound or composition described herein. The antifungal compositions can include antifungal adjuvants such as essential oils or essential oil extracts, which adjuvants further improve the antifungal activity of the compositions.
US10918643B2	No-donors for the treatment of cerebrovascular vasospasms after brain hemorrhage The present invention relates to the combined use of NO-donors for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of disturbances of the cerebral macro- and microcirculation which disturbances cause cerebrovascular spasms (CVS) and/or malperfusion of brain parenchyma caused by blood vessel and blood flow dysregulation.
US10918642B2	N-(substituted-phenyl)-sulfonamide derivatives as kinase inhibitors The invention relates to N-(substituted-phenyl)-sulfonamide compounds, which are extremely useful as inhibitors of protein kinases (e.g. PERK kinase) and accordingly can be used for the treatment of cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer, or diseases associated with activated unfolded protein response pathways, such as Alzheimer's disease. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
US10918637B2	Spiro-lactam NMDA receptor modulators and uses thereof Disclosed are compounds having potency in the modulation of NMDA receptor activity. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of conditions such as depression and related disorders. Orally delivered formulations and other pharmaceutically acceptable delivery forms of the compounds, including intravenous formulations, are also disclosed.
US10918635B2	Lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations and short dosing regimens for treating genital and perianal warts Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5 c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.
US10918634B2	Respiratory infection treating agent [Problem] The present invention pertains to a safer and more effective respiratory infection treating agent.[Solution] A respiratory infection treating agent containing, as an active ingredient, 7-[(3S,4S)-3-{(cyclopropylamino)methyl}-4-fluoropyrrolidine-1-yl]-6-fluoro-1-(2-fluoroethyl)-8-methoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US10918633B2	Method of treating coronavirus In one aspect, a coronavirus is treated by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In another aspect, oxidative stress is reduced in an individual suffering from a coronavirus by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In another aspect, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) are inhibited in an individual suffering from a coronavirus by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In one example, the coronavirus is Covid-19.
US10918628B2	Treatment of synucleinopathies A modulator of PDE1A and/or PDE1C can be used as a medicament, in particular in the prevention or treatment of synucleinopathies, such as multiple system atrophy, dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson's disease, pure autonomic failure, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, inherited synucleinopathies caused by mutations or multiplications of the SNCA gene, or synucleinopathies caused by mutations in other genes including, but not limited to, GBA, LRRK2 and PARK2.
US10918625B2	Use of sesquiterpene derivative The present disclosure relates to a novel use of a sesquiterpene derivative, more particularly to a composition for preventing, improving or treating macular degeneration or macular edema caused by vascular leakage in the eye, the composition containing a sesquiterpene derivative compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 of the present disclosure or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. Whereas the intraocular disease-related treating agents available in the market should be injected directly into the vitreous cavity, thus causing pain and side effects, the sesquiterpene derivative compound of the present disclosure is delivered to the target tissue (eye) via different administration routes (oral, intraperitoneal, etc.) other than the intravitreal route. Accordingly, the sesquiterpene derivative compound provides excellent therapeutic effect without being restricted by the administration routes.
US10918623B2	Methods of treating influenza The present invention relates to the treatment or prevention of influenza virus infection. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of N-carbamimidoyl-5-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-naphthamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the treatment or prevention of influenza virus infection.
US10918615B2	Fumarate esters Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more fumarate esters, processes for making the same, and compositions and methods for treating multiple sclerosis subjects with the compositions. In particular, oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising fumarate esters in liquid vehicles are described. One embodiment is an oral delayed release pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a soft capsule encapsulating an immediate releasing liquid comprising one or more fumarate esters.
US10918610B2	Compounds and methods of promoting myelination The invention is a method of treating a subject with primary progressive or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. The method comprises administering an effect amount of Cis-N-cyclohexyl-N-ethyl-3-(3-chloro-4-cyclohexylphenyl)prop-2-enylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the subject.
US10918608B2	Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of epilepsy The present disclosure relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). In particular the TSC is treatment resistant and is characterised by generalised seizures or focal seizures with impairment. The disclosure further relates to the use of CBD in combination with one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
US10918606B2	Delivery of drug nanoparticles and methods of use thereof Disclosed are compositions and methods useful for enhancing the skin penetration of drug nanoparticles. The compositions can be hydrophobic and include a hydrophobic carrier, a volatile silicone fluid, and drug nanoparticles. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting crystal growth of drug nanoparticles in an aqueous carrier or a hydrophobic carrier. Further, methods to topically treat psoriasis using compositions containing nanoparticles of paclitaxel or other taxanes are disclosed.
US10918602B2	Compositions and methods for preparing polymeric films loaded with uniformly distributed drug particles The present disclosure provides improved film based pharmaceutical products containing uniformly distributed drug or active agent particles (e.g., to achieve improved/excellent dissolution control including enhancing dissolution and bioavailability and/or product uniformity). More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for fabricating film based pharmaceutical products by utilizing higher surface modified micronized drug or active agent powders and film forming precursors and drying methods that accomplish improved/efficient drying and provide improved/excellent content uniformity of active pharmaceutical agents in the fabricated film based pharmaceutical products. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for an easier means of directly incorporating dry micronized poorly water-soluble drugs or active agent particles (e.g., fenofibrate (“FNB”)) into films. The present disclosure demonstrates some advantages of direct incorporation of surface modified-micronized poorly water-soluble drug or active agent powders in film manufacturing.
US10918594B2	Controlled-release CNS modulating compositions and methods for the treatment of otic disorders Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of otic disorders with CNS modulating agent compositions and compositions administered locally to an individual afflicted with an otic disorder, through direct application of these compositions and compositions onto or via perfusion into the targeted auris structure(s).
US10918592B2	Injectable aqueous implant formulation containing ascorbic acid An injectable aqueous implant formulation, and processes for making and using the formulation, wherein the injectable aqueous implant formulation has been sterilized by gamma-ray or X-ray-irradiation and can be extruded through a tapering system and an 18 gauge (0.838 mm inner diameter) 25.4 mm long cannula with a force not exceeding 60 N, which comprises 25-45 w/w % of a mixture of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite particles derived from natural bone having a size of 50 to 200 μm as determined by sieving and fragments of naturally crosslinked fibrous collagen material that pass through a 0.5 mm sieve, whereby the w/w ratio of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite to collagen is from 1.8 to 4.5, which contains at least 0.05% (w/w) ascorbic acid.
US10918591B2	Compositions comprising kakadu plum extract or acai berry extract A method of treating skin in need thereof is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition consisting of kakadu plum extract, glycerin, water, and optionally alcohol.
US10918585B2	Anti-aging agent and anti-aging composition for skin Provided is an anti-aging agent for skin which contains, as an active component, an inositol derivative in which a monosaccharide or an oligosaccharide is bonded to inositol, in which a total amount of the monosaccharide or the oligosaccharide bonded to one inositol molecule is 2 or greater in terms of monosaccharide unit.
US10918580B2	Oral care compositions and methods This application relates to novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering incompatible stannous fluoride or stannous chloride and potassium salts in a high-water composition, for example, to provide effective caries prevention, protection against dental erosion, and relief from dental hypersensitivity. The compositions comprise stannous fluoride or stannous chloride, nitric acid or a water-soluble nitrate salt, a water-soluble alkali metal polyphosphate and more than 10% water, by weight of the composition.
US10918575B2	Intelligent dripping pill machine for continuous liquid solidification An intelligent dripping pill machine for continuous liquid solidification comprises: a feeding device (1), a material combining device (2), a homogenizing device (3), a dripping device (4) and a de-oiling device (5) sequentially connected via a transmission channel. The intelligent dripping pill machine removes, via high-speed centrifugation, a cooling liquid attached to dripping pills, and each component device is connected compactly, thereby achieving a continuous manufacturing operation, and reducing an occupied space of the devices as a whole while ensuring the yield of the dripping pills.
US10918569B2	Integrated manifold and valve assembly An integrated valve and manifold assembly includes a water valve configured to control water flow from one or two valve outlets. At least one of the outlets is coupled to a manifold. In some examples, the manifold is a dual-extrusion manifold having at least one air channel and at least one water conduit, and the water valve has a pair of air channels attached to a periphery of the water valve and configured to couple to the manifold air channels. In examples wherein at least one of the manifolds is a dual-extrusion manifold, a top portion of the assembly includes an air valve configured to control flow of air to air channel(s) of the dual-extrusion manifold. In other examples, the assembly includes a one-outlet or two-outlet water valve configured to couple to water manifolds, with no attached air channels or air valves.
US10918567B2	Quick disconnect locking system for securing CPR device An autonomous mechanical CPR device is disclosed having a CPR unit attached to a free-standing support assembly. In operation, a victim is placed in the support assembly such that the CPR unit can compress the victim's chest. The CPR device is preferably portable, and it provides the recommended depth of chest compression at the recommended rate. The CPR unit has a quick disconnect locking system with an insert that fits into a lock.
US10918566B2	Chest compression belt with belt position monitoring system An automated chest compression device for performing CPR, with distance sensors disposed on a compressing mechanism and on a structure fixed relative to the CPR patient, for determining inferior/superior movement of the compressing mechanism over the course of multiple compressions.
US10918560B2	Health multifunctional chair and control method therefor The present disclosure discloses a health multifunctional chair and a control method thereof. The multifunctional chair includes: a chair seat, a massage backrest, an exercise standing plate, and a general management system, the general management system includes: a detecting and controlling unit and a health analyzing unit; the health analyzing unit is provided locally or on a cloud, and is in communication connection with the detecting and controlling unit; the exercise standing plate is adjusted in angle with one side edge as a reference and towards a direction of the chair seat; the massage backrest is provided with a meridian massage mechanism therein; the health analyzing unit is used to acquire a health analysis result of the user, and provide a health solution. The present disclosure performs combined and ordered meridian massage to the back of the user, thus improving the quality of health maintenance.
US10918556B2	Therapeutic support for being worn by a subject A flexible therapeutic support (32, 35, 40, 48, 54) for the prophylaxis or treatment of the accumulation of a fluid in the body of a subject. The therapeutic support has a plurality of protruberances (14) for respectively applying localised pressure to an area of the subject's body with, or subject to, accumulation of the fluid, the support being configured to be worn by the subject over the area and press the protruberances (14) against the body of the subject, and the protruberances being spaced apart from one another about the face (12) of the support. There are also provided methods for the prophylaxis or treatment of the accumulation of a fluid in the subject's body. The accumulated fluid can, for instance, be lymphoedema or other form of oedema.
US10918555B2	Health promoting apparatus A health promoting apparatus to benefit health of a user based on medical factors underlying moderate exercise, comprises: an oscillation generator configured to oscillate a head of the user in a vertical direction or an anteroposterior direction; and an oscillation controller connected to the oscillation generator, and configured to control the oscillation generated by the oscillation generator. The oscillation controller is configured to control the oscillation generator to apply a shear stress to cells in a brain of the user by moving interstitial fluid in the brain, in order to promote the health of the user.
US10918551B2	Device for manually unlocking a holding mechanism to which a load can be applied An device for manually unlocking a holding mechanism to which a load is applied is disclosed. The device has an operating element which is to be operated manually for unlocking the holding mechanism via an operating force that increases as the load increases, a conversion mechanism which includes a force transfer element coupled to the operating element, and a trigger coupled to the force transfer element. In order to unlock the holding mechanism the trigger is movable by the operating force transferred by the force transfer element to the trigger from a locked position in which the trigger is operatively decoupled from an unlocking component into an unlocked position in which the trigger is in contact with the unlocking component and unlocks said holding mechanism. The conversion mechanism includes an elastically deformable force limiter via which the force transfer element is coupled to the trigger.
US10918546B2	Multi-alert lights for hospital bed A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The zones each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated zones are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more. Alternatively or additionally, a GUI of the patient support apparatus displays alert indicia as part of a screen saver. Further alternatively or additionally, the patient support apparatus illuminates an alert light in a manner indicating an optimal time for taking a patient's vital signs.
US10918540B2	Adjuster for use with flexible restraints A harness system includes one or more harness assemblies. Each harness assembly includes a flexible restraint formed of a coated fabric. An adjuster is provided to adjust an effective length of the flexible restraint. The adjuster includes a frame, a restraint guide, and a cam.
US10918539B1	Gurney comprising a magnetic member for securing straps A gurney comprising a magnetic member for securing straps is disclosed. The gurney comprises base members coupled to axle members. The gurney comprises support frame members coupled to the axle members. The gurney comprises a frame member coupled to the support frame members. The frame comprises a patient support. Further, the gurney comprises straps provided at either side of the frame member to secure a patient to the patient support. The straps comprise a male buckle member and a female buckle member. The gurney further comprises magnetic members coupled to the frame member. The male buckle member and the female buckle member are coupled to the magnetic members to secure the straps from falling down when the male buckle member and the female buckle member are not coupled or not in use.
US10918538B2	Absorbent article and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing an absorbent article includes a paper making step in which, after forming a wet paper sheet from a source material and adding a fragrance material to the wet paper sheet, a pulp raw fabric sheet is obtained by dehydrating and drying the wet paper sheet; and a processing step of an absorbent article in which the pulp raw fabric sheet is defibrated and an absorbent body is manufactured by fiber stacking this defibrated fluff pulp.
US10918537B2	Absorbent article comprising flexible polymeric foam and intermediates Absorbent articles are described comprising a first absorbent layer comprising a polymeric foam. In one embodiment, the polyurethane foam comprises the reaction product of a polymeric polyisocyanate component having an equivalent weight of no greater than 250 g/equivalent; and a polyol component. The polyol component comprises one or more polyether polyols such that the polyol component comprises an average equivalent weight ranging from 500 to 2000 g/equivalent; an ethylene oxide content ranging from 15-30 wt.-%; a secondary hydroxyl content of at least 55 wt.-% and less than 80 wt.-% of the total hydroxyl content of the polyol component; and less than 5 wt-% water. Also described are various composites comprising the polyurethane foam described herein in combination with another substrate such as a second absorbent layer, a fluid impervious backsheet, and/or a fluid pervious topsheet.
US10918536B2	Disposable wearing article A diaper has vertical and lateral directions, and a skin facing surface and a non-skin facing surface on an opposite side thereof, includes a front waist region, a rear waist region, a crotch region positioned between the front and rear waist regions, and includes a pair of leg openings, and a waist opening defined by side edges of the front and rear waist regions. At least one of the front and rear waist regions includes a pair of tape fasteners fixed to the non-skin facing surface of the side edges. At least one of the front and rear waist regions includes a pocket openable toward the crotch region, on the skin facing surface. An upper end of a fixing part of the tape fastener is positioned at a lower side of a closing edge (folding part) positioned on the waist opening side of the pocket in the vertical direction.
US10918533B2	Disposable absorbent article having elasticized outer leg cuff The present invention is directed to a disposable absorbent article. The disposable absorbent article has a longitudinal centerline, a lateral centerline, an outer surface and an inner surface. The absorbent article is folded before use along the lateral direction. The disposable absorbent article comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core disposed therebetween, and an elasticized outer leg cuff. The elasticized outer leg cuff is disposed adjacent to a longitudinal side edge of the absorbent article. The elasticized outer leg cuff has a base and a gasket cuff supported by the base at a joint of the base to the gasket cuff. The gasket cuff is provided with elasticity and has a top gasket cuff surface, an inner cuff extending laterally inwardly from the joint and an outer cuff extending laterally outwardly from the joint. Before use of the absorbent article, the elasticized outer leg cuff is folded laterally inwardly onto the inner surface of the absorbent article such that the top gasket cuff surface faces upwardly.
US10918529B2	Absorbent cores and methods for forming absorbent cores Pulpless absorbent cores and methods of manufacture are disclosed. A method of forming a pulpless absorbent core may comprise moving a foraminous forming surface having un-masked portions and masked portions in a machine direction, the un-masked portions defining an absorbent core region. The method may further comprise depositing particulate material at a velocity of less than 1200 meters per minute in the absorbent core region while applying a vacuum. The absorbent core region may comprise: a front core region spanning a first half of the absorbent core region and a rear core region spanning a second half, wherein the front core region trails the rear core region in the machine direction, and the masked portions of the foraminous forming surface block airflow through the forming surface to cause greater than 60% of the particulate material deposited in the absorbent core region to locate in the front core region.
US10918528B2	Head support device Provided is a device for supporting a person's head in a horizontal position when the person is standing, walking or sitting in an erect position, comprising: a) a support member configured to be positioned above the head and further configured to be attached (wearable) to the person's body; b) a head rest configured to be attached to the support member, the head rest configured for a person to rest the person's forehead upon, whereupon the weight of the head is transferred from the neck to the support member, relieving strain on the neck muscles of the person and allowing for mobility.
US10918521B2	Method and apparatus for treating an ocular disorder Embodiments of the claimed invention are directed to the treatment of glaucoma (or conditions of elevated intraocular pressure) using a novel ab interno trabeculotomy procedure that uses a flexible device. At least one advantage of the present method is that it does not require a conjunctival or scleral incision, which in turn improves patient recovery time and healing.
US10918518B2	Method and device for neurostimulation with modulation based on an audio waveform A method of neurostimulation includes delivering an electrical signal to a plurality of electrodes (215A, 215B) connected to a patient. The electrical signal is characterized by an amplitude and a carrier frequency. The method includes modulating an electrical signal based on an audio waveform. In some cases, the modulation may include modulating at least one of an amplitude and a carrier frequency based on the audio waveform. A neurostimulation device (200) comprising first and second electrodes is also disclosed.
US10918515B2	Vaginal ring applicator A vaginal ring applicator having a polymeric barrel and at least one friction reducing agent, wherein the barrel is a flattened cylinder having two slightly curved and opposing sides connected by two arcs, wherein the barrel extends between an insertion end and a plunger end; and a plunger extending between distal and proximal ends, wherein the distal end of the plunger engages the plunger end of the barrel and wherein the plunger fits telescopically within the barrel.
US10918509B2	Aligning device for stent graft delivery system A prosthesis implanting system includes a delivery sheath for receiving the prosthesis and delivering it to the treatment site and an alignment device on the sheath visible to a user for indicating a rotational and an axial position of the sheath with respect to the treatment site. The alignment device is part of a delivery assembly slidably disposed in a handle.
US10918506B2	System and methods for treating a bifurcation A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member and a stent. The stent on the second delivery catheter has a side hole. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent on second delivery catheter. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole.
US10918504B2	Vascular implant Methods and devices relate to the use and construction of a vascular stent. A stent assembly includes mesh structure that is at least partially attached to a support or stent structure. The stent structure is formed of one or more struts that collectively form a tubular body sized to fit within a blood vessel. The mesh structure is formed of one or more filaments or sutures that are interwoven or knit to form a structure that is coupled to the stent structure. The mesh structure can at least partially cover or at least be partially covered by the stent structure.
US10918498B2	Devices and methods for inter-vertebral orthopedic device placement Devices and methods for implantation of an orthopedic device between skeletal segments using limited surgical dissection. The implanted devices are used to adjust and maintain the spatial relationship(s) of adjacent bones. Depending on the implant design, the motion between the skeletal segments may be increased, limited, modified, or completely immobilized.
US10918496B2	Vertebral implants and related methods of use A vertebral insert may include a first linkage, a second linkage, and a third linkage. The first, second, and third linkages may at least partially defining a cavity. The insert may be movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and the movement of the first and second linkages with respect to one another may be configured to reciprocally move the insert between the collapsed and expanded configurations.
US10918494B2	Orthopedic implant with integrated core Orthopedic implants constructs include one or two rigid monolithic plates and a core that is integrally formed within an interior space within a rigid monolithic plate. An exemplary construct that includes two plates between which is a core that is interengaged with each plate, the two plates thereby forming a generally disc-like shaped construct with opposing tissue contacting surfaces. The constructs are suitable, for example for spinal interbody fusion and artificial disc applications.
US10918493B2	Joint replacement device A joint replacement device includes a male component with a structure to couple to a bone on one side of a joint, and an outer articulation surface that is attached to the structure via a neck. A female component is configured to couple to a bone on an opposite side of the joint and includes a cavity that is surrounded by an inner articulation surface. An opening of the cavity is shaped to enable insertion of the outer articulation surface into the cavity when the outer articulation surface is aligned with the opening, and to prevent separation of the male component from the female component when rotated so as not to align with the opening. The neck is located within the opening and the outer articulation surface is rotatable within the outer articulation surface with a rotation that is limited by dimensions of the opening and the neck.
US10918489B2	Hip joint device and method A medical device for implantation in a hip joint of a patient is provided. The medical device comprises a prosthetic caput femur having least partially spherical portion and a releasing member. The releasing member is adapted to, in a first state, restrain the at least partially spherical portion in an acetabulum or a prosthetic acetabulum and, in a second state, to release the at least partially spherical portion from the acetabulum or the prosthetic acetabulum. The releasing member is further adapted to change from the first state to the second state and from the second state to the first state when a strain, exceeding a predetermined threshold, is exerted on the hip joint.
US10918487B2	Prosthetic implant caps A prosthetic implant surface cap adapted for securement to an interface region of the prosthetic defined by articulating prosthetic implants. 3D printing or additive manufacturing is employed to form the surface cap adapted for securement to an identified interface region, in which the interface region is defined by engaging contact with adjacent skeletal structures in response to patient movement. The surface cap is disposed on the implant surface to contact the adjacent skeletal structures during articulated movement, and is adhered to the interface region of the prosthetic implant for absorbing and distributing the contact and frictional forces of the articulating skeletal members.
US10918485B2	Patient-specific craniofacial implants Disclosed herein are patient-specific craniofacial implants structured for filling bone voids in the cranium as well as for simultaneously providing soft tissue reconstruction and/or augmentation for improved aesthetic symmetry and appearance. Pterional voids or defects generally result from a chromic skull deformity along with a compromised temporalis muscle or soft tissue distortion from previous surgery. When muscle atrophy occurs in the pterion, temporal hollowing generally results where there would be soft tissue but for the atrophy. The patient-specific temporal implants herein are configured to have an augmented region adjacent the temporal region of the cranium in order to account for and correct any such temporal hollowing.
US10918481B2	Techniques for deployment of a prosthetic valve A delivery tool includes a delivery capsule, disposed at a distal portion of the tool. The delivery capsule includes a proximal capsule-portion dimensioned to house a first part of an implant, and a distal capsule-portion dimensioned to house a second part of the implant; and an extracorporeal control portion, disposed at a proximal portion of the tool, the control portion including one or more controllers and one or more locks. The controllers are operatively coupled to the proximal and distal capsule-portions such that the proximal and distal capsule-portions are movable with respect to the implant via actuation of the controllers. The tool has sequential states in which movement of the proximal and distal capsule-portions is variously inhibited or facilitated.
US10918480B2	Medical device for a cardiac valve implant, and a method of manufacturing the medical device A medical device (1300) for holding an annuloplasty ring (101) is disclosed comprising a support (102) defining first and second peripheral edges (103, 126) each with a curvature about which said cardiac valve implant can be fitted, wherein the support comprises a grip section (128, 129) positioned between and connected with the first and second peripheral edges at opposite sides of the grip section, the grip section defining an opening for engagement with a gripper tool in use of the support, wherein said grip section is recessed inwards from either of said first and second peripheral edges thereby defining said opening between said support and said cardiac valve implant when held in place by said support. A method of manufacturing a medical device is disclosed.
US10918479B2	Heart valve prosthesis A stent (1) used for a heart valve prosthesis and the heart valve prosthesis that includes the stent (1) and is used for heart valve replacement. The stent is configured to support a heart valve (3) and includes, along a longitudinal axis, an inflow section (8), an outflow section (6) and a transition section (7) between the inflow section (8) and the outflow section (6). The stent (1) has a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. In the expanded deployed configuration, the inflow section (8) defines a concave contour that is complementary to a structure of a native valve annulus. The concave contour enables self-deployment and close adherence of the stent (1), thereby preventing its displacement and perivalvular leakage after implantation.
US10918476B2	Electrowetting intraocular lens with isotonic aqueous phase An eye-implantable device including an electrowetting lens is provided that can be operated to control an overall optical power of an eye in which the device is implanted. A lens chamber of the electrowetting lens contains first and second fluids that are immiscible with each other and that differ with respect to refractive index. By applying a voltage to electrodes of the lens, the optical power of the lens can be controlled by affecting the geometry of the interface between the fluids. One of the fluids is an aqueous fluid that is isotonic relative to the aqueous humor of the eye to prevent flux of water into or out of the lens chamber. Thus, the lens chamber may be composed of water-permeable materials. Such water-permeable materials may be flexible, to permit the lens to be folded into a smaller profile during implantation.
US10918469B2	Toothbrush with fluid directing drive assembly A toothbrush with fluid directing drive assembly is provided. The toothbrush may include a handle including an end surface, a brush shaft extending from the end surface of the handle, a drive assembly positioned within the handle and causing the brush shaft to oscillate upon actuation of a motor, a brush tip removably coupled to the brush shaft and positioned adjacent to the end surface of the handle, and a fluid passage defined within the drive assembly within the handle. The brush tip may include a fluid conduit therein. Oscillation of the brush shaft may cause the entire brush tip to oscillate correspondingly. Fluid may be transported through the drive assembly and to the fluid conduit of the brush tip by the fluid passage.
US10918468B2	System for the cleaning and disinfecting of gum surfaces surrounding implant structures that support dentures The preset invention is a system for easy and effective cleaning and disinfecting the gum-denture contact surfaces of a fixated-in-place denture plate, especially for cleaning and disinfecting the surfaces immediately surrounding the implants structures in the gum of the denture wearer that support the denture plate. The system is composed of: a denture plate having a smooth gum contact surface, at least one Denture-Alveolar-Implant Liquid Dispenser (DAILD) and a conduit liquid (or gas) streaming system. Optionally, the system also includes at least one Denture Liquid Sieve-Dispensers (DLSD). Each DAIL is constructed of: a dental implant structure, a locking component, a basin-structure and fastening-component. When liquid (or gas) is injected into the basin structure it flows from DAILD and cleans and disinfects the surrounding area of the DAILD in the denture plate.
US10918467B2	Disposable portable pocket fluid and floss dispenser A disposable, portable and compact fluid and floss dispenser that is substantially rectangularly shaped with dispensers for fluid located at each of the four slanted configured corners and a spindle for dispensing floss and a mirror located on the bottom surface of the dispenser housing. The housing includes three layers or sections connected together. Nozzles are provided on the housing to dispense fluid in liquid or droplet form, or foam.
US10918464B2	Adaptor system for dental prosthesis The invention relates to an adaptor system for a dental prosthesis. The adaptor system comprises an abutment and an adaptor, wherein said adaptor is adapted to connect to a prior art or new implants and is also connected to the abutment by a rotational connection. The adaptor and the abutment are secured to the implant by a screw that retains the angular position of the abutment.
US10918459B2	Guided dental implantation system and associated device and method A dental implantation system is provided, comprising an implantation device adapted to prepare a site within a mouth of a patient for receiving a dental implant. A guidance device is operably engaged with the implantation device and is adapted to operably engage the mouth of the patient. The engagement between the guidance device and the mouth of the patient provides a fiducial marker for guiding the implantation device to prepare the site for receiving the dental implant. An associated method of implanting a dental implant, and associated devices, are also provided.
US10918458B2	Dental preparation guide A method for validating a preparation of at least one tooth in a prepared set of teeth for determining whether the prepared tooth is capable of accepting a dental restoration includes obtaining a virtual dental preparation guide configured for validating the preparation of the at least one tooth; obtaining a digital 3D representation of the prepared set of teeth; visualizing the virtual dental preparation guide together with the digital 3D representation of the prepared set of teeth; and validating from the visualization of the virtual dental preparation guide together with the digital 3D representation of the prepared set of teeth whether the prepared at least one tooth is shaped such that it can accept the dental restoration.
US10918457B2	Electric dental handpiece and wearable controller A wearable controller for a dental handpiece system and a dental handpiece system are disclosed. The wearable controller includes a wearable body. The wearable body includes an input and a display, the input and the display for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) to an operator providing a plurality of operating selections. A battery is electrically connected to the input and the display for powering the input and the display. A reservoir is secured to the wearable body. An output is electrically connected to the input and the display for receiving an indication of an alert.
US10918454B2	Gastrointestinal tract constricting method A gastrointestinal-tract constricting method comprises: while observing the gastrointestinal tract with an endoscope inserted into the gastrointestinal tract, placing a protection substance, which does not damage tissue, in at least one of a region between the mucosal layer and muscular layer of the gastrointestinal tract and a region in a mucosal surface of the mucosal layer so as to form a protection region that protects the mucosa basal layer from a medical substance that damages the tissue; and, after forming the protection region, supplying the medical substance to a mucosal surface in a target region, which is at a position different from the protection region in a circumferential direction of the gastrointestinal tract, or to a position between the mucosal layer and the muscular layer.
US10918450B2	Controlling a laser surgical device with a sensation generator and a gesture detector In certain embodiments, a system for controlling a laser device comprises a laser device, a haptic sensation generator, a gesture detector, and a computer. The laser device generates a laser beam with a focal point to perform a procedure on a patient. The haptic sensation generator generates an acoustic field that projects a sensory pattern onto a user, where the sensory pattern operates as a user controller related to the procedure. The gesture detector detects a gesture of the user interacting with the user controller, and provides a description of the gesture. The computer: instructs the haptic sensation generator to generate the acoustic field that projects the sensory pattern operating as the user controller; receives the description of the gesture of the user interacting with the user controller; and provides instructions to perform an operation corresponding to the gesture.
US10918449B2	Surgical system instrument manipulator An instrument manipulator and a robotic surgical system including an instrument manipulator are provided. In one embodiment, an instrument manipulator includes a plurality of independent actuator drive modules, each of the plurality of actuator drive modules including an actuator output, wherein each of the actuator outputs are configured to independently actuate a corresponding actuator input of a surgical instrument without force input from another actuator output. The instrument manipulator further includes a frame housing the plurality of independent actuator drive modules, the frame including a distal end from which each of the actuator outputs distally protrude for engaging the corresponding actuator inputs of the surgical instrument.
US10918448B2	Surgical table base construction for heat dissipation from housed power electronics Some embodiments described herein relate to a surgical table, specifically a base of a surgical table. The surgical table can be adapted to include and/or be coupled to a surgical robot. The base of the surgical table can form an enclosure including a cover and a bottom. Electronic components (e.g., power electronics associated with the surgical robot) can be disposed within the enclosure. In some embodiments described herein, the cover of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. In some embodiments described herein, a side wall of the base of the surgical table can be constructed of aluminum or similar material having a thermal conductivity of at least 200 W/m K. Other embodiments described herein describe various other solutions for thermal management of electronic components.
US10918446B2	Systems and methods for selecting, activating, or selecting and activating transducers Transducer-based systems can be configured to display a graphical representation of a transducer-based device, the graphical representation including graphical elements corresponding to transducers of the transducer-based device, and also including between graphical elements respectively associated with a set of the transducers and respectively associated with a region of space between the transducers of the transducer-based device. Selection of graphical elements and/or between graphical elements can cause activation of the set of transducers associated with the selected elements. Selection of a plurality of graphical elements and/or between graphical elements can cause visual display of a corresponding activation path in the graphical representation. Visual characteristics of graphical elements and between graphical elements can change based on an activation-status of the corresponding transducers. Activation requests for a set of transducers can be denied if it is determined that a transducer in the set of transducers is unacceptable for activation.
US10918442B2	Glenoid component for shoulder arthroplasty A glenoid component includes a laterally facing bearing surface configured to engage a bearing surface of an element associated with a humerus, and a stem portion extending medially away from the bearing surface. The stem portion is configured such that when implanted in a scapula the stem portion includes three cross-sections parallel to a medial lateral plane. The middle cross-section has a length in the medial-lateral direction which is shorter than the lengths of the other two cross-sections in the medial lateral direction.
US10918438B2	Intra-cardiac mapping and ablating Systems, methods, and devices allow percutaneous mapping, orientation and/or ablation in bodily cavities or lumens. Such may include a structure that is percutaneously positionable in a cavity, such as an intra-cardiac cavity of a heart. Transducers carried by the structure are responsive to blood flow. For example, the transducers may sense temperature, temperature being related to convective cooling caused by blood flow. A controller discerns positional information or location, based on signals from the transducers. For example, blood flow may be greater and/or faster proximate a port in cardiac tissue than proximate tissue spaced from the port. Position information may allow precise ablation of selected tissue, for example tissue surround a port in the intra-cardiac cavity.
US10918433B2	Devices, systems and methods for enhancing physiological effectiveness of medical cold plasma discharges An electrosurgical apparatus for generating a plasma discharge beam is provided. In one aspect, the electrosurgical apparatus includes a first fluid flow housing, a second fluid flow housing, and an electrode. A first gas is provided to the distal end of the first fluid flow housing, where the electrode is energized to ionize the first gas and generate a plasma discharge beam. A second gas is provided to the distal end of the second fluid flow housing, where the distal end of the second fluid flow housing injects the second gas into the plasma discharge beam. In another aspect, the electrosurgical apparatus includes a single fluid flow housing having an external electrode and an internal electrode. In another aspect, the electrosurgical apparatus includes a transformer assembly having a plurality of serially-connected transformers.
US10918431B2	Bone fixation system, assembly, implants, devices, alignment guides, and methods of use Implants, guides, devices, instruments, systems and methods for fixing a joint using bone plates are disclosed. The bone fixation system includes an alignment guide with a first end and a second end, an alignment wire rotatably coupled to the first end of the alignment guide, and a coupling member slidingly engaging a first portion of the alignment guide near the first end. The plate includes a body including a first end and a second end, a plurality of lobes extending from the body, a plurality of screw holes extending through the body and each screw hole of the plurality of screw holes positioned in a lobe of the plurality of lobes, and an alignment hole positioned along a longitudinal axis of the body. A method of using a bone fixation system for fixation of at least two bones is also disclosed.
US10918430B2	Bone screw with multiple thread profiles for far cortical locking and flexible engagement to a bone Osteosynthesis constructs for treating bone fractures and bone screws for use in such systems are disclosed. The bone screws include a threaded front section configured for engagement with cortical bone, a threaded mid-section and an unthreaded neck section configured for limited movement within the near cortex of the bone. Osteosynthesis constructs of the type disclosed promote secondary healing by allowing for substantially parallel motion at the near and far cortex within the effective motion range for callus formation.
US10918425B2	System and methods for bone transport A system for bone transport is provided, the system comprising: an adjustable length implant configured for intramedullary placement and comprising a first end configured to be coupled to bone and a second end configured to be coupled to bone, wherein the first end and the second end are displaceable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis; and a driving element configured to be non-invasively activated to displace the first and second ends relative to one another along the longitudinal axis; and a support member having distal and proximal ends, wherein the support member includes a longitudinally extending slot disposed between the distal and proximal ends of the support member, the slot having opposing ends, wherein the slot is configured to pass an elongate anchor such that the elongate anchor is slidable between the first end and the second end of the slot.
US10918424B2	Rod reducer ratchet lock-out mechanism Spinal surgical procedures can benefit from a rod reduction instrument with a ratchet lock-out mechanism. The instrument can include an inner shaft, an outer housing and a ratchet mechanism. The inner shaft can include a threaded proximal portion and a distal end that includes a plurality of engagement members adapted to receive a pedicle screw. The outer housing can be slidably received over the inner shaft, and include a top sleeve and a bottom sleeve. The top sleeve can include the ratchet mechanism to selectively engage the threaded proximal portion of the inner shaft and the bottom sleeve can engage a connecting rod. The ratchet mechanism can include an engagement feature to selectively engage the threaded proximal portion of the inner shaft, and a locking mechanism to selectively lock the engagement feature of the ratchet mechanism against the threaded proximal portion of the inner shaft.
US10918420B2	Pivotal bone anchor assembly with forced downward displacement of a compression insert by a tool A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A down-loadable compression insert, a down-loadable friction fit split retaining ring having inner and outer tangs and an up-loadable shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled.
US10918419B2	Spinal fixation device A spinal fixation device includes an inner housing, an outer housing, a screw, and a pivot inhibitor. The outer housing is circumferentially disposed around at least a portion of the inner housing, wherein the outer and inner housings are translatable relative to one another to cause transitioning of the spinal fixation device between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The screw including a screw head pivotably coupled to a lower portion of the inner housing and a shaft extending from the screw head. The pivot inhibitor is coupled to one of the inner housing or screw, such that pivoting of the inner housing about the screw head is inhibited in a direction of the pivot inhibitor.
US10918416B2	Method and system for patella tendon realignment A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.
US10918413B2	Bedside stereotactic ultrasound guidance device, system and method The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
US10918407B2	Surgical instrument for grasping, treating, and/or dividing tissue A surgical instrument includes a shaft extending distally from the housing, an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft and configured to supply energy to tissue to treat tissue, a knife slidably disposed within the shaft and movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position and an extended position, and a trigger operably coupled to the housing. The trigger is selectively activatable from a neutral position to a laterally pivoted position to supply energy to the end effector assembly and is selectively actuatable from a distal position to a proximally pivoted position to deploy the knife from the retracted position to the extended position. In the laterally pivoted position of the trigger, actuation of the trigger is inhibited. In the proximally pivoted position of the trigger, activation of the trigger is inhibited.
US10918405B2	Surgical instrument A surgical instrument has at least one tool unit including at least one first tool element, at least one second tool element, and at least one coupling element that is connected to the second tool element, the at least one coupling element and the second tool element being supported in such a way that they are together displaceable relative to the first tool element along at least one displacement axis, and has an actuation, which includes at least one actuation element that is coupled with the coupling element in at least one first position of the coupling element relative to the second tool element, wherein for the purpose of releasing the actuation element, the coupling element is transferred from the first position into at least one second position relative to the second tool element.
US10918404B2	Surgical devices with intracorporeal elbow joint Surgical devices are disclosed herein that generally include an intracorporeal elbow joint to facilitate translational movement of an end effector while allowing a body portion of the surgical device and a trocar or working channel through which the device is inserted to be maintained in a fixed angular orientation relative to the patient. This allows a plurality of such devices to be used effectively with a single incision or access device. Such devices also generally provide end effector movement with six degrees of freedom, while maintaining a mechanical linkage between the user and the end effector and while mimicking and/or mirroring natural user movement. Various methods related to such devices are also disclosed.
US10918403B2	Retrieval devices and related methods of use According to an example of the present disclosure, a retrieval device having a contracted state and an expanded state may include at least three support members each having a lumen, a fixed proximal end, and a movable distal end, and at least two members movable relative to the support members. Each movable member may include a first end and a second end and extending distally through a lumen of a support member and proximally through a lumen of a different support member. The device may include a stop located at the second end of at least one movable member to restrict movement of the second end after moving a distance distally during movement of the retrieval device toward the expanded state.
US10918402B2	Medical device handles and related methods An insertion device includes a body and a delivery shaft, and the body includes a longitudinal axis aligned with a central long axis of a proximal end of the delivery shaft. A holder may be coupled to the body of the insertion device, and the holder includes a medical device receiving chamber having a longitudinal axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body.
US10918400B2	Procedure for repairing foot injury A drill guide assembly having an elongated body is configured with a first and second arm members extending from the elongated body. The second arm member is configured and adapted to be longitudinally movable along the elongated body towards and away from the first arm member for reducing fractured bones for repair. A guide housing provided on the second arm member is fitted with a removable sleeve. The removable sleeve is provided with a longitudinal bore for guiding a guide wire or a drill bit for drilling into the bones.
US10918399B1	Methods and systems for femoral condylar resection arthroplasty of the knee A method and system for femoral condylar resection arthroplasty of the knee, which preserves the undamaged meniscus, whether by arthroscopy arthrotomy, and only replaces the damaged area of the femoral condyle. In one embodiment, only the distal femoral condyle is replaced and the posterior femoral condyle remains intact. In another embodiment, both the distal and posterior femoral condyle are replaced. The method and system include placing an intercondylar insert between articular surfaces of a distal femoral condyle and a tibial plateau with the knee in extension. The method and system also includes a box retractor having four right angle blades, two for medial structures and two for lateral structures. The blades are at two depths, shallow and deep. The components of the system are preferably of plastic material. The method and system preserve the meniscus on top of the tibial plateau.
US10918394B2	Radial artery compression band having fine adjustment mechanism A radial artery compression band is disclosed for circumferential placement around the wrist of a patient to apply hemostasis pressure to a wound, which includes a first arcuate band portion including a radially outwardly extending support frame, a second elongated band portion including a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart radially outwardly extending ramped engagement teeth, a third elongated band portion extending between the first and second band portions and including a radially inwardly facing compression structure for applying hemostasis pressure to the wound, and a band adjustment mechanism mounted within the support frame of the first arcuate band portion and including an axially rotatable shaft having a worm gear section with a continuous helical thread for selectively intermeshing with the ramped engagement teeth on the second elongated band portion to adjust band tension through axial rotation of the shaft.
US10918391B2	Method and apparatus for clamping tissue and occluding tubular body lumens A fastener or clamp for securing a tissue layer to another tissue or non-tissue layer has a proximal implant and a separate distal implant, connectible to each other, each implant having radially deployable legs that can engage the layers between the deployed legs, the legs being configured so that when the implants are connected, the legs of the proximal and distal implants are interdigitated in the absence of tissue.
US10918389B2	Flexible vascular occluding device A vascular occluding device for modifying blood flow in a vessel, while maintaining blood flow to the surrounding tissue. The occluding device includes a flexible, easily compressible and bendable occluding device that is particularly suited for treating aneurysms in the brain. The neurovascular occluding device can be deployed using a micro-catheter. The occluding device can be formed by braiding wires in a helical fashion and can have varying lattice densities along the length of the occluding device. The occluding device could also have different lattice densities for surfaces on the same radial plane.
US10918386B2	Interlock and surgical instrument including same A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes an end effector comprising a moveable cutting instrument to cut an object and a motor coupled to the end effector. The motor actuates the cutting instrument in response to a current therethrough, causing the cutting instrument to move between a proximal-most position and a distal-most position. The instrument includes an interlock coupled to the end effector and to the motor to prevent actuation of the cutting instrument based on the current through the motor.
US10918384B2	Surgical instrument, loading unit for use therewith and related methods A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument including a cartridge, a longitudinal channel, a first row of slots, and a second row of slots. The cartridge has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The longitudinal channel extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The first row of slots is disposed on a first side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the first row of slots is empty. The second row of slots is disposed on a second side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the second row of slots has a staple disposed therein.
US10918381B2	Applicator instruments having drive systems with flexible members for dispensing surgical fasteners An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes an elongated shaft, a housing connected with the elongated shaft, a trigger, a gear train, and a firing system disposed in the housing. The trigger is squeezed for commencing a firing cycle. The firing system includes a storage reel, a spool connected to the storage reel, a drive wheel located distal to the storage reel and the spool, a constant torque spring having a proximal end connected to the spool and a distal end connected to the drive wheel, and a flexible member in contact with the drive wheel. The flexible member has a proximal end connected to the storage reel and a length configured to be driven by the drive wheel toward the distal end of the elongated shaft. During an energy storing stage, the gear train is coupled with the storage reel for rotating the storage reel in a counterclockwise direction, which, in turn, retracts and winds the flexible member onto the storage reel, which rotates the drive wheel in a counterclockwise direction and winds the constant torque spring from the spool onto the drive wheel for storing energy in the constant torque spring.
US10918378B2	Suture and method for producing same A method for producing a suture includes a first step of heating a suture raw material under a set temperature condition, a second step of compression molding, by applying pressure, the heated suture raw material, and a third step of forming cut lines at a first edge and a second edge of the compression molded suture and forming, by applying tensile force, a barb part in the compression molded suture having the cut lines, wherein the cut lines are continuously formed at predetermined intervals while being inclined at a predetermined angle toward one direction or both directions of the first and second edges. Thus, a suture which enables a sutured part to show an excellent recovery and a lifting effect to be semi-permanently maintained and which has an excellent strength is produced.
US10918372B2	Suture anchor An anchor device and system for coupling soft tissue to osseous tissue includes a stopper member that supports a loop of suture material. A fixing member includes features that allow it to be rigidly coupled to surrounding bone and thus hold the stopper member in a cavity within the bone. The loop of suture material, in turn, supports a second suture device, which is coupled to, and thus retains, the soft tissue. In certain embodiments, the fixing member includes a wadding structure having a generally elastic property.
US10918369B2	Instruments and methods for complete plantar plate repairs Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
US10918366B2	Steerable locking catheter The steerable catheter invention facilitates the tracking and selection of branch vessels, as well as provide the means for stiffening the catheter body across the tortuosity to anchor the catheter and minimize the potential for the catheter backing out of position while delivering interventional devices to the distal anatomy.
US10918360B2	Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and method for controlling ultrasound diagnostic apparatus An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an ultrasound probe; an imaging unit that transmits and receives an ultrasound beam to and from a subject using the ultrasound probe and converts a received signal output from the ultrasound probe into an image to generate an ultrasound image of the subject, according to set imaging conditions; a part determination unit that determines an imaging part of the subject using the ultrasound image generated by the imaging unit; a determination result storage unit that stores determination results corresponding to a plurality of frames obtained by the part determination unit; and a determination result integration unit that integrates the determination results corresponding to the plurality of frames stored in the determination result storage unit and outputs an integrated determination result.
US10918359B2	Ultrasound imaging assembly and method for displaying ultrasound images An ultrasound imaging assembly is disclosed, comprising an image processing unit (26) for receiving and for evaluating at least one set of ultrasound data resulting from an ultrasound scan of a volume of interest (31) and for providing corresponding image data on the basis of the ultrasound data. The assembly comprises a display unit (18) for displaying an ultrasound image (30) on the basis of the image data, and an evaluation unit (28) adapted to detect whether a shadowed area (32) is present within the volume of interest (31) on the basis of the ultrasound data, wherein the image processing unit is adapted to determine ultrasound image data of a two-dimensional slice of the shadowed area and wherein the display unit is adapted to display a graphical representation of a corresponding sectional view of the shadowed area within the ultrasound image.
US10918357B2	Methods and systems for automatically determining an anatomical measurement of ultrasound images The systems and methods described herein generally relate to automatically determining an anatomical measurement of an ultrasound image. The systems and methods identify a view characteristic of an ultrasound image. The ultrasound image including one or more anatomical features. The systems and methods select a diagnostic measurement (DM) tool based on the view characteristic, on a graphical user interface (GUI), which is generated on a display. The systems and methods receive a first selection at a first position within the ultrasound image, and automatically determine an anatomical measurement, to be performed upon the ultrasound image utilizing the DM tool, based on the first position.
US10918353B2	Radiation imaging apparatus, method for controlling the same, storage medium, and radiation imaging system A radiation imaging apparatus that communicates via wired communication with an irradiation control apparatus includes a radiation detection unit that detects incident radiation and obtains a moving image related to the radiation, and an imaging control unit that, in a first case where the wired communication is disconnected in a moving image capturing state in which the moving image is captured, performs control to set the moving image capturing state, and in a second case where the wired communication is disconnected not in the moving image capturing state and moving image capturing is set as next imaging, performs control to set a moving image standby state that is a standby state for the moving image capturing.
US10918349B2	Mobile X-ray imaging device In a first scenario, a third switch is opened when a first switch is opened to turn off the power supply provided to a device main body and a second switch is short-circuited. The third switch is opened as a result of the power supply provided to the main body controller being stopped. In a second scenario, the third switch is opened when the device main body is in a running state, the first and second switches are short-circuited, when a trolley is moved between hospital rooms. Whether or not the device main body is in a running state is recognized as a result of a lock unit sending a signal to the main body controller, said signal indicating that an arm has come in contact with the lock unit and the arm is arranged at a fixed position where the arm should be arranged when moving the trolley.
US10918341B2	Physiological parameter system A physiological parameter system has one or more parameter inputs responsive to one or more physiological sensors. The physiological parameter system may also have quality indicators relating to confidence in the parameter inputs. A processor is adapted to combine the parameter inputs, quality indicators and predetermined limits for the parameters inputs and quality indicators so as to generate alarm outputs or control outputs or both.
US10918339B2	Weaning from ventilation using capnography Devices and systems for monitoring weaning of a subject from a respiratory ventilator including a processing logic configured to characterize distinct patterns in a series of CO2 waveforms, the distinct patterns indicative of the effectiveness of a weaning process; and to provide an indication relating to the effectiveness of the weaning process.
US10918336B2	Passive catheter identification and self-configuration system In the present invention, a catheter identification system for providing information about one or more attributes of a catheter connectable to an electrophysiology (EP) recording or mapping system includes a catheter, a resistor network operably connected to the catheter, the resistor network including at least one identification resistor and an identification resistor measurement circuit operably connected to the catheter and configured to send an identification signal through the at least one resistor in the resistor network to retrieve an altered identification signal from the identification resistor, where the altered identification signal provides information on an attribute of the catheter.
US10918334B2	Wearable electrode A wearable electrode includes: a garment including an outer member and a backing member configured to cover at least a part of an inner surface of the outer member; and an electrode unit configured to come into contact with a living body clothed in the garment to acquire a biological signal emitted by the living body and attached to an opposite side of the backing member from the outer member. The outer member and the backing member are connected to each other in a part other than a part of the backing member, to which the electrode unit is attached.
US10918333B2	Implant evaluation using acoustic emissions The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a loosened joint implant by analyzing acoustic emissions from the implant. The present disclosure further provides apparatuses for measuring acoustic data and analyzing acoustic emissions from a joint implant.
US10918323B2	Drowsiness detecting device, drowsiness detecting method, and program recording medium A drowsiness detecting device includes a feature extractor, a detecting rule storage unit, a normalizer, and a drowsiness detector. The feature extractor extracts a feature value on heartbeats of a user based on intervals between the heartbeats. The detecting rule storage unit retains a detecting rule for drowsiness detecting. The normalizer updates a normalization coefficient. The drowsiness detector detects drowsiness of the user based on the feature value, the detecting rule, and the normalization coefficient. The normalizer updates the normalization coefficient based on the feature value when the drowsiness detector does not detect the drowsiness of the user.
US10918322B2	Light restriction designs in optical sensing applications having shared windows This relates to an electronic device configured for optical sensing having shared windows and including light restriction designs. The light restriction designs can include one or more of optical layers, optical films, lenses, and window systems configured to reduce or eliminate crosstalk between optical components. A plurality of accepting sections and a plurality of blocking sections can be employed to selectively allow light having an angle of incidence within one or more acceptance viewing angles and block light with angles of incidence outside of the acceptance viewing angles. In some examples, the light restriction designs can include variations in optical and structural properties can allow the light restriction designs to have spatially varying acceptance angles. Variations in structural properties can include, but are not limited to, differences in widths, heights, and/or tilts of the accepting sections and/or blocking sections.
US10918321B2	Method for spectrophotometric blood oxygenation monitoring An apparatus and method for non-invasively determining a blood oxygen parameter value of a subject's tissue is provided. An embodiment of the method includes the steps of: a) providing a spectrophotometric sensor that includes a processing portion and a transducer, b) detecting at least a portion of transmitted light after passage through the subject's tissue and producing initial signal data from the detected light; and c) using the processing portion to: (i) determine a value representative of an attenuation of at least one wavelength of light detected; (ii) determine whether the representative attenuation value is outside a predefined range of attenuation values; and (iii) determine the blood oxygen parameter value using a first interrogation or an alternate interrogation setting.
US10918315B2	Analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
US10918313B2	Analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
US10918306B2	Catheter splines with embedded circuit elements Medical apparatus includes one or more magnetic field generators, which are configured to generate magnetic fields within a body of a patient. An invasive probe includes an insertion tube having a distal end, which is configured for insertion into the body, and a plurality of flexible splines configured to be deployed from the distal end of the insertion tube. Each spline includes a flexible, multilayer circuit board and a conductive trace that is formed in at least one layer of the circuit board and is configured to define one or more coils, which are disposed along a length of the spline and output electrical signals in response to the magnetic fields. A processor is coupled to receive and process the electrical signals output by the coils in order to derive respective positions of the flexible splines in the body.
US10918303B2	System and method to determine driving sources of heart rhythm disorders A method and system for determining a source of a cardiac rhythm disorder includes collecting cardiac signals at a plurality of locations during a cardiac arrhythmia and identifying activation times within the cardiac signals. After computing the time-dependent phase of each region of tissue, a level of phase synchrony is determined between each pair of locations to assign a synchronization number for each pair of locations. Using the synchronization number, a spatial synchrony map is generated to identify one or more asynchronous tissue regions surrounded by regions of synchrony in the patient's heart.
US10918302B2	Biological signal processing method and biological signal processing apparatus There is provided a biological signal processing apparatus. The biological signal processing apparatus includes a biological signal extraction unit (2) configured to extract a biological signal from an electrocardiographic waveform measured by an electrocardiograph (1), an averaging processing unit (3) configured to calculate averaged data using time-series data of the biological signals extracted by the biological signal extraction unit (2), an abnormal value determination unit (4) configured to determine, for each data, whether the data of the biological signal extracted by the biological signal extraction unit (2) is appropriate, based on the averaged data calculated using the data of the biological signals that have occurred before the data, and an abnormal value processing unit (5) configured to perform one of deletion and interpolation of the data of the biological signal determined to be inappropriate by the abnormal value determination unit (4).
US10918300B2	Non-invasive system and method for monitoring lusitropic myocardial function in relation to inotropic myocardial function A system and method for non-invasively monitoring the hemodynamic state of a patient by determining on a beat-by-beat basis the ratio of lusitropic function to inotropic function as an index of myocardial well-being or pathology for use by clinicians in the hospital or by the patient at home. In one embodiment of the system a smartphone running an application program that is connected through the internet to the cloud processes electronic signals, first, from an electrocardiogram device monitoring electrical cardiac activity, and second, from a seismocardiogram device monitoring mechanical cardiac activity in order to determine such ratio as an instantaneous measurement of the hemodynamic state of the patient, including such states as sepsis, myocardial ischemia, and heart failure.
US10918299B2	Dynamic repolarization substrate mapping Methods and systems for cardiac mapping are disclosed. An example system includes a catheter shaft with one or more electrodes coupled to a distal end of the catheter shaft. Electrodes sense electrical signals at anatomical locations within a heart. A processor coupled to the catheter shaft acquires electrogram signals of the heart using the electrodes. Each electrogram signal relates to three-dimensional positional data corresponding to the anatomical locations. The processor also store the electrogram signals of the heart corresponding to electrical activities sensed at corresponding anatomical locations, calculate an activation recovery interval associated with each of the corresponding anatomical locations, determine spatial gradient data of the activation recovery interval based on a distance between at least two neighboring anatomical locations. The system also includes a display device to display a three-dimensional graphical representation of the spatial gradient data between the at least two neighboring anatomical.
US10918297B2	Microelectronic sensors for non-invasive monitoring of physiological parameters In some embodiments, the PC-HEMT based microelectronic sensors are used in cardiovascular and pulmonary monitoring, detection and measurements of electrocardiography signals, detection of the primary heart activity signals and measurements of the central venous pressure and heart rate variability, measurements of the right and left atrium pressures, recording a phonocardiogram, detection of the S2-split phenomena, measurements of breath dynamics and lung activity diagnostics, monitoring the brain activity and measuring and monitoring electrical signals associated with an electroencephalogram, and eye pressure diagnostics.
US10918292B2	Non-invasive cardiac output assessment Non-invasive systems can be used to estimate cardiac output and stroke volume. For example, this document provides cuff occlusion systems and methods for their use so that cardiac output and stroke volume can be estimated in a non-invasive fashion. In some implementations, a patient's brachial artery is occluded by an inflatable cuff device for a period of time. A heart rate and a plurality of blood pressure pulse wave measurement curves can be measured using the cuff device. The data collected can be used to calculate an estimate of the patient's cardiac output and stroke volume.
US10918291B2	Portable electronic hemodynamic sensor systems Systems and methods are provided for extracting hemodynamic information, optionally employing portable electronic devices with optional User Interface (UI) features for system implementation. The systems and methods may be employed for acquiring hemodynamic signals and associated electrophysiological data and/or analyzing the former or both in combination to yield useful physiological indicia or results. Such hardware and software is advantageously used for non-invasively monitoring cardiac health.
US10918287B2	System for non-invasive measurement using cameras and time of flight detection A measurement system comprises a pulsed laser diode array that includes one or more Bragg reflectors, and wherein the light generated by the array penetrates tissue comprising skin. At least some of the wavelengths of light are in the near infrared. The detection system is synchronized to the laser diode array and comprises an infrared camera and a first receiver comprising a plurality of detectors. The first receiver comprises one or more detector arrays and performs a time-of-flight measurement. The measurement system generates an image, the detection system non-invasively measures blood in blood vessels within or below a dermis layer within the skin based at least in part on near-infrared diffuse reflection from the skin, and the detection system measures absorption of hemoglobin between 700 and 1300 nanometers wavelength range. A processor compares the absorption of hemoglobin between different tissue spatial locations, and the measurement system processes the time-of-flight measurement.
US10918282B2	Eye-examining apparatus in which visible-optical channel and infrared-optical channel are integrated An eye-examining apparatus in which a visible light optical system for observing a shape of an examinee's eye and an infrared optical system for detecting a shape of the cornea of the examinee's eye are integrated. The eye-examining apparatus having an integrated optical system comprises: an infrared light source for irradiating a cornea of the examinee's eye with infrared light; a visible light source for irradiating the eye with visible light; an image detector both for detecting an image of the infrared light which is irradiated from the infrared light source and reflected from the cornea of the eye and for detecting an image of the visible light which is irradiated from the visible light source to the eye; and a visible light blocking filter inserted in an optical path of the visible light and the infrared light traveling toward the image detector for blocking the visible light.
US10918281B2	Medical monitoring device having multiple configurations A patient monitoring device can be configured to provide fast and reliable physiological measurements in a variety of care settings including at a patient's home. The device can include a compact, standalone monitor with telehealth capabilities as well as an intuitive interface for use at home. The device can include a blood pressure, capnography, or pulse oximetry module. A device can include a sleek and continuous outer surface that is easy to clean and generally free of crevices, holes, or surfaces that collect external contaminants. For example, portions of the housing can connect together using a limited number of screws, thereby limiting a number of holes. The device can include a vent cover that can be rotated to reconfigure the function of the vent cover. For example, the vent cover can function as a stabilization feature and/or a cover for a ventilation hole, while permitting exhaust through the ventilation hole.
US10918278B2	Imager for medical device A system for transmitting a temperature of a patient to an electronic medical record associated with the patient includes a thermometer with a digital display that is configured to display a temperature value associated with the temperature signal and at least one error-checking value. The system also includes a handheld imaging device including a camera to capture an image of the digital display of the thermometer, a processor to extract the text in the image using optical character recognition, and perform an error-check on the temperature value using the at least one error-checking value in the image, and to transmit the patient's identification number and temperature to an electronic medical record system.
US10918273B2	Jigs for use in medical imaging and methods for using thereof A device for use during a medical imaging process, the device including a support structure and a plurality of radiopaque markers, the support structure configured to be positioned in proximity to at least a portion of a body of a patient during the medical imaging process, the plurality of radiopaque markers attached to the support structure, the plurality of radiopaque markers being positioned in a pattern such that an image capturing a given portion of the pattern is unique from an image capturing any other given portion of the pattern.
US10918269B2	Medical light source apparatus and medical observation system A medical light source apparatus includes: a first light source configured to emit light in a first wavelength range; a second light source configured to emit light in a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range; and a light source controller configured to control the first light source and the second light source to perform pulse light emission in a state in which the pulse light emission of the second light source is less frequent than the pulse light emission of the first light source.
US10918263B2	Adjustable endoscope sheath An endoscope sheath is provided comprising a sheath tube extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end, the sheath tube is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope; a hub connected to the proximal end of the sheath tube; and a hub adapter engaging the hub and configured to engage the endoscope, wherein the sheath tube can rotate about the longitudinal axis without rotation of the hub adapter, and wherein the sheath tube is restricted from moving axially along the longitudinal axis relative to the hub adapter.
US10918258B2	Handheld dust-removing device A handheld dust-removing device, including a main body to remove at least one particle of dust disposed on a surface of an air conditioning filter, and a handle at least partially disposed within at least a portion of the main body to allow a user to move the main body across the surface of an air conditioning filter to remove the at least one particle of dust.
US10918254B2	Robotic device performing autonomous self-service Methods, systems, and devices for performing autonomous self-service are described. A robotic device may identify a status of a chamber associated with the robotic device based on sensor data received from a sensor of the robotic device and pause an autonomous debris collection process of the robotic device based on the identified status. The robotic device may automatically remove a first container from the chamber based on the identified status and discard the first container away from the robotic device. In some examples, the robotic device may discard the first container at a fixed position within a geo-boundary corresponding to the debris collection process. The robotic device may resume the autonomous debris collection process based on an introduction of a second container.
US10918244B2	Apparatus for cooking food products An apparatus for cooking food products, comprising a main body, a containing chamber suitable to contain a cooking liquid, an exit element of the cooking liquid from said containing chamber, and a removal device.
US10918242B2	System for roasting agricultural products A roasting system for roasting agricultural products (e.g., chili) includes a barrel-basket having a beveled, open-ended rim that allows for easy loading and unloading of agricultural product. The beveled, open-ended rim helps keep the agricultural product from falling out during rotation and when in use for roasting. A support yoke integrated with a U-frame and can be rotatably coupled to a closed end of the barrel-basket, opposite the beveled, open-ended rim. The support yoke enables the barrel-basket to be adjusted by the operator via a control arm. A burner array can be disposed in association with the U-frame and configured to enable flame emitting therefrom to be directed towards and into the barrel-basket. The control arm can be coupled to the U-frame to provide pivoting motion of the barrel-basket into a variety of set positions during operation for loading the agricultural product into the barrel-basket through the beveled, open-ended rim, roasting the agricultural product at various angles in reference to the burner array, and for unloading the agricultural product from the barrel-basket through the beveled, open-ended rim without the need to stop rotation of the barrel-basket or requiring handling of the barrel-basket directly in any way.
US10918240B2	Drinks preparation machine and method for operating A beverage-making machine having a housing that has a capsule insertion opening through which a portion capsule is inserted and having a brewing module having a first brewing module part and a second brewing module part that is movable relative to the first brewing module part. A brewing chamber can be formed by the first and second brewing module parts, the brewing chamber at least partly surrounding the portion capsule which is in a brewing position during the brewing process in order to brew a brewed beverage and discharge same out of the portion capsule. The beverage-making machine also has an electric drive for moving the second brewing module part relative to the first brewing module part and a controller for controlling the electric drive. The controller determines the current position of the second brewing module part relative to the first brewing module part at all times.
US10918239B2	Drinks preparation machine A drinks preparation system includes a preparation module for a brewed drink, a milk module for the delivery of milk and at least one outlet that is designed such that the brewed drink and the milk can be delivered into one and the same drinks vessel, which is placed on a placement platform, i.e. without having to rearrange the drinks vessel between the delivery of the brewed drink and the delivery of the milk. The system further includes a display device with a graphic display for the display of the delivery drinks quantity in real time. The display device is configured to display the cumulative quantity of the delivered brewed drink and of the delivered milk via a common, graphic display element. The display element therefore shows a filling level, which represents an added quantity of the two drinks shares (brewed drink, delivered milk).
US10918238B2	Modular micro dosing dispensing system The disclosure concerns a system including a modular dispensing system comprising a first module comprising a cold engine assembly, and a second module comprising a hot engine assembly. The system comprises a carbonator configured to dissolve carbon dioxide in water to form carbonated water. The cold engine assembly comprises a cold bath. A cold liquid mixer is configured to mix a concentrate and the carbonated water to form a cold ready-to-drink liquid. The hot engine assembly comprises a hot tank. A hot liquid mixer is configured to mix the hot water from the hot tank and a powder to form a hot ready-to-drink liquid. In an aspect, the cold engine assembly and the hot engine assembly form a single dispensing unit.
US10918236B2	Capsule for producing a liquid food item, method for manufacturing a capsule for producing a liquid food item, use of a capsule for producing a liquid food item, system made up of a capsule and a device, and device for the production of a liquid food item A capsule for producing a liquid food item includes a capsule body and two chambers for holding two substances. One chamber contains a perforation element for perforation of the capsule body. An anvil for a punch of a device into which the capsule can be inserted is provided on the perforation element.
US10918231B1	Temperature regulating beverage container lid A temperature regulating beverage container lid is provided. The device has a lid with a top surface, at least one annular sidewall, and an internal wall defining a drinking chamber and a ventilation chamber. The perimeter of the sidewall of the lid can secure over the brim of a beverage container. The drinking chamber has a floor and a drinking spout, the drinking spout in fluid communication with a tubular member. The tubular member, in turn, is in fluid communication with an aperture in the floor. The tubular member is surrounded by a material with a high thermal capacity. An aperture in the top surface of the lid provides ventilation while the ventilation chamber is sized to receive the drinking spout of an identical temperature regulating beverage container lid.
US10918230B1	Construction for pillow cover A cover for a shaped article, such as a pillow, is constructed by attaching first and second cover portions, each defined by a cover body having a peripheral edge. A first zipper portion is attached to the first cover portion and a second zipper portion is attached to second cover portion. The zipper fastener secure cover portions together, forming an interior storage pocket. One or more gussets are located along the peripheral edge of the corners of the cover portions. The gussets are formed by a first fold transverse to the peripheral edge and a second fold positioned perpendicular to the peripheral edge. The second fold creates an overlapping portion along the edge of the cover portion, which is secured to the peripheral edge.
US10918229B1	Travel pillow case system A pillow case system is provided, comprising a pillow cover portion (e.g. a curvilinear envelope) with a first cavity, a securement system, and a storage portion (e.g. a tote bag) with a second cavity. The first cavity is operable for receiving a travel pillow (e.g. a neck pillow). The storage portion is attached to the pillow cover portion. The storage portion is configured to receive the entire pillow storage portion in the second cavity. The securement system secures the pillow in the pillow cover portion when the pillow case system is in a first, open configuration. The securement system may also or alternatively secure the pillow cover portion in the storage portion when the pillow case system is in a second, stowed configuration.
US10918226B1	Display tier merchandise holder A display tier merchandise holder is intended to be placed into an empty tier of a tiered merchandise display. It includes a base portion, stem, hook element and cross bar. It is capable of displaying product, such as gift bags, tags, tissue paper or other such merchandise, suspended therefrom. The display tier merchandise holder better distributes the weight of the merchandise thereby eliminating damage to the display tier, holder and merchandise. It also provides an improved aesthetic for the displayed merchandise.
US10918225B2	Refrigerated merchandising storage unit with displaceable lids A refrigerated merchandising storage unit for display and sale of foodstuff or the like is disclosed including a storage compartment having an essentially rectangular top opening, the storage unit further includes a cover including a plurality of lids for being arranged displaceably for opening the storage unit and a rail system with two or more mounted rails arranged between two opposite sides of the opening. Each rail includes a number of elongated and generally U-shaped tracks wherein each of the lids are arranged to be mounted between a first and a second rail adjacent to one another. The first rail includes a first track and the second rail includes a second track, and the rails are arranged such that the lid can be mounted by displacing an edge of the lid inside the first track until the opposite edge of the lid can be inserted inside the second track. The storage unit further includes a retainer arrangement provided near the first track or the second track and the lid for retaining the lid in that track. The retainer arrangement includes a latch fixed to the lid and a protrusion fixed to that track, the latch and the protrusion being arranged such that when lateral extraction forces are applied to the lid in a direction away from the track, the latch and the protrusion are forced into abutment producing a holding force so that a separation of the lid and the track is prevented.
US10918224B2	Quick release sensor for merchandise display A sensor for a merchandise display security system for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise is provided. The security system includes a merchandise bracket configured to be secured to the article of merchandise and a sensor configured to releasably engage the merchandise bracket and to detect unauthorized removal of the merchandise bracket or the sensor from the article of merchandise. The sensor is configured to be releasably engaged with the merchandise bracket such that the sensor is removable from the merchandise bracket while the merchandise bracket remains secured to the article of merchandise.
US10918220B2	Sling chair A sling chair may include a frame having one or more side rails, each side rail having a J-channel, and a fabric having one or more edges. The J-channel may include a neck and a foot, and be configured to receive a rod connected to a fabric edge. A locking strip may be inserted and force fit into the J-channel to lock the fabric edge and rod in the J-channel. The locking strip may include one or more lateral protrusions for mating with a ridge along an inner surface of the side rail.
US10918217B2	Pillow support assembly A pillow support assembly includes panel that has a top side, a bottom side, and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a first edge and a second edge positioned opposite of each other. The panel includes a first portion including the first edge and a second portion including second edge. The top side of the second portion is formable into a concave shape from the first portion to the second edge and the second portion is pivotable over the first portion when the second portion is in the concave shape. A securing member releasably secures the second portion in an arced condition extending over the first portion. The bottom side of the second portion supports a pillow when the second portion is in the arced condition.
US10918215B1	Portable, collapsible footstool The presently disclosed footstool comprises a collapsible footstool that is useful for conveniently placing one's foot into comfortable reach to facilitate personal grooming, shoe tying, and the like. The collapsible footrest features a height adjustable footrest that positions one's toes at different selected heights relative to the footstool's table top. The table top includes raised edges that form a tray for holding personal grooming tools and the like. The table top likewise preferably includes a drawer for storing tools and like when not in use. The table top further includes one or more USB ports that power/support optional accessories that plug into the table top, such as a light, magnifying lens, and/or a fan.
US10918210B2	Compartment divider assembly A compartment divider assembly. The compartment divider assembly may comprise: one or more dividers and at least one coupler. The one or more dividers may comprise a first divider and a second divider. The at least one coupler may comprise at least one support coupler and at least one set of prongs. The one or more dividers may further comprise at least one dovetail groove traversing along a longitudinal axis. The one or more dividers may be positioned substantially horizontally. The first divider may be positioned substantially perpendicular to the second divider. The at least one set of prongs may further comprise at least one planar face and at least one non-planar face. The at least one non-planar face of the at least one set of prongs may be adapted to engage with at least one dovetail groove of the one or more dividers.
US10918207B2	Locker seat assembly A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls having a pair of front edges. A generally horizontal seat extends between and at least partially forward of the front edges of the sidewalls. A lower seatback is connected at a lower extent by a hinge between the sidewalls and extending above the seat, the lower seatback is movable about the hinge between an open position and a closed position. An upper seatback is connected at an upper extent by a hinge between the sidewalls and above the lower seatback, the upper seatback being movable about the hinge between an open and a closed position.
US10918202B1	Lifting table A lifting table is disclosed herein. It comprises a table board; two legs, each having a hollow outer column and a hollow inner column connected to a table board, a first guiding seat connected to a bottom of the hollow inner column and having a first guiding wheel for contacting an inner wall of the hollow outer column, a second guiding seat disposed at an top of the hollow outer column and having a second guiding wheel for contacting an outer wall of the hollow inner column; and a height adjusting apparatus having a gas spring inserted into the hollow inner column of each of the two legs and a control portion disposed on a top of the gas spring. A bottom and a top of the gas spring are respectively connected to a bottom of the hollow outer column and a top of the hollow inner column.
US10918198B2	Apparatus with structured stem for cosmetic application An apparatus for applying cosmetic solutions includes: a holder, including a cap, a stem, and a brush; and a bottle configured to hold a solution, wherein the brush is disposed at a first end of the stem and a second end of the stem is attached to the cap; the stem includes an absorbing structure configured to absorb the solution; and the brush is configured to wick the solution from the absorbing structure of the stem.
US10918196B1	Mudpan belt clip assembly A simple, belt clip—mudpan combination to attach a joint compound, spackle, or mastic holding pan to a user's belt for free hand use of such pan, keeping the mudpan secure, stable, and at the ready for the user.
US10918194B2	Single piece hammock strap with integral woven eyelets This disclosure generally relates to a hammock strap. The hammock strap includes an elongated length of strap material that is separated into a first strap and a second strap. The first strap and the second strap are woven together at one or more separation points to form eyelets between the first strap and the second strap. The first strap and the second strap may be further divided to provide a wider area of strap material.
US10918187B2	Cosmetic case The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic case, including: a cover, a base assembly, an applicator and a mesh screen having anti-microbial properties. Preferably, the mesh screen comprises silver plated knitted fabric which provides anti-microbial properties. The base assembly comprises an applicator holder, a mesh holder and a pan holder.
US10918185B2	Hair styling device A hair styling device for a hairstylist includes a housing configured to be attachable to a styling tool such as a comb, an electronic-based alignment means that determines the angle of orientation of the housing, and a user-actuated operational control for selecting the housing's desired angle of orientation. The electronic-based alignment means provides a human-perceivable indication of the angle of orientation and can be selectively locked to a desired angle. The electronic-based alignment means also selectively provides a human-perceivable indication when the housing is approaching and has arrived at the desired angle.
US10918184B1	Smart nozzle for hair dryer A smart nozzle system for a hair dryer includes a proximity detection circuit, a temperature sensing circuit, a speed detection circuit, and a rotating nozzle vane, among other features. The nozzle includes a microcontroller and a wireless communication module to interface with an external computing device via an application. Also included is a camera, a timer, a fluid dispenser, and a therapeutic UV light. The power supply can be a dynamo powered by air flowing through the nozzle. The nozzle can be an add-on to existing hair dryers or can be integral with a hair dryer system.
US10918183B2	Hair color cartridge and compositions for use in the hair color cartridge The instant disclosure relates to hair coloring base compositions and developer compositions that can be incorporated into a hair color cartridge, which combines the compositions and dispenses them onto hair. The hair color cartridge includes: (a) one or more hair coloring base compositions and; (b) one or more developer compositions, which can be combined to form an active hair coloring composition and dispensed onto hair. The hair coloring base compositions typically include one or more oxidative dye precursors; one or more alkalizing agents; one or more reducing agents; optionally, one or more cationic conditioning polymers; one or more surfactants; one or more water-soluble solvents; and water. The developer compositions typically include one or more oxidizing agents; one or more surfactants; and water. The unique components and fluid characteristics of the various compositions are such that devices or appliances comprising them accurately combine and dispense the hair coloring base composition(s) with the developer composition(s) in a predetermined ratio with excellent consistency for application to hair.
US10918180B1	Carrying case The carrying case is an item of luggage. The carrying case is configured for use by water. The carrying case is handheld. The carrying case has a fluid impermeable structure. The carrying case comprises a container, a lid, a watertight seal, an interior lantern, a side access door, and a plurality of locking latches. The container and lid form the containment space of the carrying case. The interior lantern illuminates the containment space of the carrying case. The lid provides access to the containment space of the carrying case. The side access door provides access to the containment space of the carrying case. The plurality of locking latches secures the lid to the container when the lid is in a closed position.
US10918176B1	Magnetic backing for collector pin The magnetic backing for collector pins is a mounting structure. The magnetic backing for collector pins is a magnetic structure. The magnetic backing for collector pins magnetically attaches to a target surface. The target surface is formed from a material that includes a magnetic material. The magnetic backing for collector pins is configured for use with a collector pin. The collector pin is a jewelry item that attaches to a garment. The collector pin attaches to the magnetic backing for collector pins such that the collector pin is displayed from the target surface. The magnetic backing for collector pins includes a truncated pyramid structure and a magnet. The magnet attaches to the truncated pyramid structure.
US10918174B2	Connection structure connecting watchband to watchcase and watch using the same A connection structure is configured to connect a watchband including a watchband body to a watchcase including a watchcase body. The connection structure includes a latching member attached to a first end of the watchband body; and an elastic piece attached to the watchcase body and located in a locking slot of the watchcase body. When the latching member is inserted into the locking slot, the latching member is engaged with the elastic piece to thereby engage the watchband body with the watchcase body.
US10918172B2	Slider insertion apparatus and methods An apparatus and method for operably mounting a slider onto a recloseable plastic zipper closure includes a rotor having at least one slider-engaging shoulder; an insertion wedge adjacent to the rotor and sized to slidably accommodate the slider for mounting onto a zipper closure; and a zipper guide member adjacent to the rotor and adjacent to the insertion wedge for guiding and holding a zipper closure while the slider is mounted thereon. The insertion wedge will have a leading edge and a trailing edge and increase in thickness from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The apparatus can be vertically oriented or horizontally oriented.
US10918161B2	Footwear sole, boot and sandal Aspects of the invention can be directed to a boot including a sole portion, a lower portion, and a boot shaft portion. The sole portion, the lower portion and the boot shaft portion can be formed as a unitary member composed of a single compound. The wherein the single compound can include: EVA in the range of 17% to 27%, POE in the range of 6% to 16%, SEBS in the range of 10% to 20%, and rubber in the range of 19% to 29%.
US10918156B2	Pressure detection sensor and pressure detection insole including same Disclosed in an embodiment is a pressure detection sensor comprising: an elastic layer including a hole; and an electrode layer including a plurality of electrodes arranged on the elastic layer so as to be spaced apart, wherein the elastic layer includes a variable member arranged in the hole, the plurality of electrodes are electrically connected to each other by outside pressure, and at least one of the plurality of electrodes covers a part of the hole.
US10918152B2	Light-emitting beacon A light-emitting beacon a dome e translucent or transparent carapace and a base. A printed circuit board assembly is arranged within the hollow space adjacent the carapace and above and on either side of a battery, the circuit board assembly comprising a plurality of LEDs arranged to emit light out of the carapace and such that when emitting at least one of the LEDs is visible from either side of the carapace. In a particular embodiment the light-emitting beacon is for mounting on a helmet and comprises an elongate carapace a first translucent or transparent material joined to a base having a concave undersurface and manufactured from a second plastic material, the first material of a greater hardness than the second material. The carapace is dome like and at least one LED arranged to emit light out of the carapace.
US10918146B1	Touch protector An apparatus includes a first base portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The apparatus also includes a second base portion having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The apparatus further includes a bridge portion coupling the first base portion and the second base portion. The apparatus additionally includes a tether one or more of extending from or coupled with at least one of the first base portion, the second base portion, or the bridge portion.
US10918144B2	Patient garment A garment for health care use is disclosed. The garment comprises at least one rear panel, at least two front panels and a plurality of releasable seams, positioned along peripheral regions of said at least one rear panel and said at least two front panels for releasably connecting said at least two front panels to said at least one rear panel. Each of the at least two front panels is permanently connected to the at least one rear panel at least one position. At least a portion of one the front panels overlaps the other. The rear and front panels each comprise a plurality of flaps or regions which can be folded over when in use as worn by a wearer, to expose different areas of said wearer's body.
US10918140B2	Garment for use with seat restraints and method of use therefor A garment is configured to facilitate wearing by an occupant of a seat assembly with a plurality of harness strap, such as a wheelchair or child car seat. The garment has an inner surface, an outer surface, and defines a plurality of slots that extend from the inner surface to the outer surface. The slots are sufficiently sized and positioned such that a respective one of the harness straps is insertable through a respective one of the slots when the garment is on the seating assembly.
US10918138B2	Wearable baby blanket with insulated interchangeable upper and lower pockets for a customized fit and utility that easily converts into a traditional blanket A wearable blanket includes a body and removable lower pocket coupled to a rear surface of the body along vertical edges of the pocket. Legs of a user are received between the rear surface of the body and the pocket for securing the wearable blanket to the user. An removable upper pocket can be attached to the body and positioned adjacent a chest of a user after the lower pocket is secured to the user. A liner made of warming fabric can be added to or removed from the both the upper and/or lower pocket to regulate comfort.
US10918136B2	Aerosol-generating device with electrodes for measuring an electrical load An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a power supply; at least one heater; a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article; a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode such that at least a portion of the article is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode when the article is received within the cavity; and a controller configured to control a supply of power from the power supply to the heater for heating the article when the article is received within the cavity, the controller being further configured to measure an electrical load between the first and second electrodes when the article is received within the cavity, and the controller being further configured to terminate the supply of power to the at least one heater when the measured electrical load exceeds a predetermined threshold.
US10918135B2	Heat diffuser for an aerosol-generating system A heat diffuser for use with an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device is configured to be removably coupled to the aerosol-generating device. The heat diffuser includes a non-combustible porous body for absorbing heat from an electric heating element. The porous body is thermally conductive such that, in use, air drawn through the porous body is heated by the heat absorbed by the porous body. Example embodiments also provide a heated aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating system, both comprising the heat diffuser.
US10918130B2	Hand held water filter A hand-held water filter for filtering smoke or vapor to be inhaled by the user. The water filter includes a tapered receptacle that is integrally formed with the vessel body of the water filter and configured to receive a smoking or vaporizing article. The water filter includes an integrated downtube configured to deliver smoke from the smoking or vaporizing article into a water reservoir prior to inhalation.
US10918129B2	Filter segment including a substrate loaded with a smoke-modifying agent A filter segment for use in a filter of a smoking article includes a substrate loaded with at least one smoke-modifying agent. The substrate is located within the body of the filter segment and is formed from filter plug wrap having an air permeability ranging from about 6,000 Coresta units to about 24,000 Coresta units.
US10918127B2	Vaporizable tobacco wax compositions and container thereof The invention relates to tobacco wax compositions suitable for use in a vaporizer. The tobacco wax may comprise additional excipients including vapor agents, penetration agents, buffer agents, and rheological agents. The composition contains nicotine. The tobacco wax composition leaves a minimum of residue in the vaporizer when used. In another aspect, the invention relates to a portion-sized container (“pod”) of a tobacco wax composition for administration to a mammal or person. The pod is intended for use in a personal (or other) vaporizer.
US10918125B2	Methods for formulating dietary foodstuffs Generating an optimised formulation for a foodstuff, comprises receiving at a processor physicochemical data pertaining to one or more plant extracts and operating the processor to calculate a time, Tmax, representing a time to reach a maximum concentration in plasma of at least one metabolite of the one or more plant extracts by applying the received physicochemical data to a mathematical model stored in memory. The processor is then operated to identify ones of the metabolites for which the calculated Tmax substantially corresponds with a target absorption time for the foodstuff; and to generate an optimised formulation for the foodstuff comprising the one or more plant extracts containing the identified metabolites. The physicochemical data include one or more of molecular mass (M), liphophilicity (log P) and Polar Surface Area (PSA).
US10918123B2	Reconstructed bacon product A reconstructed bacon product includes meat sourced exclusively from pork bellies. The product includes a cohesive mass of compressed layers of pork belly fat trimmings and pork belly lean trimmings of whole muscle segments. A method of forming a reconstructed bacon product includes obtaining pork belly lean trimmings of whole muscle segments and pork belly fat trimmings, macerating the pork belly lean trimmings, layering the pork belly lean trimmings and pork belly fat trimmings, compressing the layers, heat processing the layers in a mold to form a cohesive mass, and demolding the cohesive mass.
US10918120B2	Method for conducing concentrated cannabis oil to be stable, emulsifiable and flavorless for use in hot beverages and resulting powderized cannabis oil A method for producing powderized cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized cannabis oil, in which concentrated cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of cannabis oil.
US10918118B2	Chemical mitigants in animal feed and feed ingredients Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
US10918113B2	Lipolytic enzyme variants The present disclosure describes a variant polypeptide having lipolytic activity, wherein the variant has an amino acid sequence which, when aligned with the amino acid sequence as set out in SEQ ID NO: 2, comprises at least one substitution of an amino acid residue at a position corresponding to any of the positions 53, 112, 141, 178, 179, 182, 202, 203, 235, 282, 284,said positions being defined with reference to SEQ ID NO: 2, and wherein said variant has at least 70% identity with the mature polypeptide having lipolytic activity as set out in SEQ ID NO: 2.Such a variant polypeptide may be used in the preparation of a baked product.
US10918108B2	Synergistic herbicidal composition A synergistic herbicidal composition comprising pyroxasulfone, mesotrione and atrazine as the active components is provided, wherein the weight ratio of pyroxasulfone, mesotrione and atrazine ranges from 1 to 10:1 to 50:1 to 100. The use of the synergistic herbicidal composition for controlling the growth of undesirable plants is also provided. The present invention also provides a method of controlling the growth of undesirable plants, which comprises applying the active components pyroxasulfone, mesotrione and atrazine of the synergistic herbicidal composition to the undesirable plants or their growing locus jointly or separately. A method of reducing or preventing harm caused by pyroxasulfone when applied to plants, seeds or other reproductive parts of useful crops is further provided.
US10918104B2	Elicitor peptides having disrupted hypersensitive response box and use thereof Disclosed are peptides that induce an active plant response, but not a hypersensitive response, when applied to plant tissue. These peptides also preferably exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance to chemical degradation, or a combination of these properties. Use of these peptides or fusion polypeptides, or DNA constructs encoding the same, for modulating plant biochemical signaling, imparting disease resistance to plants, enhancing plant growth, imparting tolerance to biotic stress, imparting tolerance and resistance to abiotic stress, imparting desiccation resistance to cuttings removed from ornamental plants, imparting post-harvest disease or post-harvest desiccation resistance to a fruit or vegetable, or enhancing the longevity of fruit or vegetable ripeness are also disclosed.
US10918103B2	Antitoxic fibers Antitoxic fibers and fibrous media contain impregnated material including an antitoxin. A method for producing antitoxic fibers and fibrous media includes impregnating a fibrous media by dipping in a dipping solution containing a concentrate of an antitoxin to form a fiber with impregnated material including an antitoxin. The impregnated material is at least about 1.0% to about 2.5% by weight of the fibers and includes additive chemical components including at least one of an anionic, cationic or nonionic component, an oil and/or an organic solvent, and an alcohol. The additives include those found in a spin finish. The antitoxin is in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the fiber. The manufacturing process can be applied to any woven or nonwoven media. Products with antitoxic properties formed therefrom include wound dressings, gowns, articles of clothing, surgical drapes, protective clothing, shoe covers, gloves, hair covers, air filters, including facemasks, privacy, hygienic products, curtains, medical tape, and wipes.
US10918089B2	Animal grooming station with safety release A pet grooming station includes an electrically actuated separable coupler mechanically coupled between a tether point and a lead to a collar or a noose. At least one wired or wirelessly coupled pressure sensitive mat is adapted to sense a presence of a person or an animal on the at least one pressure sensitive mat. The electrically actuated separable coupler is in a coupled state when the pressure sensitive mat senses the presence of the person standing on the mat. Or, when the person is no longer standing on the mat, the electrically actuated separable coupler separates. The electronic controls of the station can be programmed to provide a predetermined or selectable time delay in a range of about 0 to 2 seconds before causing the electrically actuate separable coupler to separate. An upgrade kit or modification kit for existing pet grooming stations is also described.
US10918084B2	Chemical applicator for a pet door A chemical applicator for a pet door includes a substantially wedge shaped body defining a chemical reservoir therebetween. The wedge shaped body presents a ramped transition between the surface of the pet door above the chemical applicator and the front of the chemical applicator being devoid of substantial sharp edges of protrusions that may otherwise strike the pet or snag a collar of the pet as the pet brushes past the applicator. The front of the applicator includes a slit having a planar wick therethrough and therealong, the wick extending through the slit so as to define an interior portion for being soaked by a liquid chemical within the reservoir and an exterior chemical application portion. In use, as the pet brushes past the pet door and the chemical application portion rubs across the hide of the pet, applying the liquid chemical thereon.
US10918082B2	Equine grooming device and method for use of such a device for keeping a horse mane's braid in a rolled up or folded knot An equine grooming device for maintaining a horse mane's braid has at least one pin and a limiter. The pin forms or receives a securing element. The securing element prevents movement of the pin in a direction opposite to a stitching direction. The limiter may include a retainer element. The securing element may be formed by deforming at least part of the pin. A method for use of an equine grooming device for maintaining a horse's braid is also disclosed.
US10918081B2	Animal ear tag having a spike The invention relates to an animal ear tag that comprises a spike (1) and two outer parts (2, 3), which come to rest on opposite sides of the animal's ear, wherein the spike (1) has a plurality of parts (5, 6, 7), made of a relatively hard material and arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the spike (1), and another part made of an elastically softer material and extending, in the longitudinal direction of the spike (1), along a plurality of the parts (5, 6, 7) made of a relatively hard material, connecting the same. The parts (5, 6, 7) that are made of a relatively hard material are stacked on one another. The part that is made of an elastically softer material is a sheath (8), which encases a plurality of the stacked parts (5, 6, 7) made of a relatively hard material, on the lateral surface of the stack that is formed by said parts.
US10918079B1	Pet bowl lift apparatus A pet bowl lift apparatus includes a tray for holding at least one pet bowl and a lift mechanism supported on ground level, detachably supporting the tray upon and above the lift mechanism, and being vertically movable between collapsed and extended states. The lift apparatus also includes a lift control mechanism operable to actuate the lift mechanism between the collapsed and extended states to elevate the tray from proximate the ground level to different elevations above the ground level to enable a person without bending to replace and remove the tray on and from the lift mechanism and to accommodate at the different elevations pets of different sizes. The lift apparatus further includes an outer accordion tubular casing enclosing the lift mechanism and vertically moved between recoiled and extended states by actuation of the lift mechanism between the collapsed and extended states.
US10918076B2	Cotton variety 17R817B3XF The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R817B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R817B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R817B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R817B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.
US10918075B2	Cotton variety 17R845B3XF The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R845B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R845B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R845B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R845B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.
US10918072B2	Cotton variety 17R814B3XF The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R814B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R814B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R814B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R814B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.
US10918071B2	Cotton variety 16R346B3XF The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 16R346B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 16R346B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 16R346B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 16R346B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.
US10918068B2	Cotton variety 17R045 The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R045. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R045. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R045 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R045 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.
US10918067B2	Cotton variety 17R038 The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R038. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R038. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R038 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R038 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.
US10918065B2	Soybean variety 01072343 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072343. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072343. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072343 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072343 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10918064B1	Soybean cultivar 84322401 A soybean cultivar designated 84322401 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 84322401, to the plants of soybean cultivar 84322401, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 84322401, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 84322401. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84322401. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84322401, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 84322401 with another soybean cultivar.
US10918063B1	Soybean cultivar 82230226 A soybean cultivar designated 82230226 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82230226, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82230226, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82230226, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82230226. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82230226. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82230226, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 82230226 with another soybean cultivar.
US10918062B1	Soybean cultivar 88001207 A soybean cultivar designated 88001207 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88001207, to the plants of soybean cultivar 88001207, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 88001207, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 88001207. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88001207. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88001207, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 88001207 with another soybean cultivar.
US10918061B1	Soybean cultivar 82161323 A soybean cultivar designated 82161323 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82161323, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82161323, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82161323, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82161323. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82161323. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82161323, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 82161323 with another soybean cultivar.
US10918060B1	Soybean cultivar 81171313 A soybean cultivar designated 81171313 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81171313, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81171313, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81171313, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81171313. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81171313. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81171313, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 81171313 with another soybean cultivar.
US10918057B1	Soybean cultivar 89370134 A soybean cultivar designated 89370134 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89370134, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89370134, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89370134, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89370134. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89370134. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89370134, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 89370134 with another soybean cultivar.
US10918050B1	Soybean variety 01072791 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072791. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072791. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072791 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072791 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10918047B1	Maize hybrid X18N892 A novel maize variety designated X18N892 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N892 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N892 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N892, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N892 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N892 and methods of using maize variety X18N892 are disclosed.
US10918041B1	Soybean cultivar 81252901 A soybean cultivar designated 81252901 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81252901, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81252901, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81252901, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81252901. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81252901. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81252901, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 81252901 with another soybean cultivar.
US10918040B1	Maize hybrid X05P338 A novel maize variety designated X05P338 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05P338 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05P338 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05P338, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05P338 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05P338 and methods of using maize variety X05P338 are disclosed.
US10918035B2	High protein pea cultivar A new field pea cultivar designated PP-1804-4, seeds of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, plants of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, plant parts of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, and methods for producing a field pea plant produced by crossing field pea cultivar PP-1804-4 with itself or with another field pea cultivar, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4 are disclosed. Commercial commodity products from the seeds of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, food products comprising these commercial commodity products, and methods for making the same are also disclosed.
US10918032B2	Method and apparatus for substantially isolating plant tissues The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
US10918030B2	Decoder systems and methods for irrigation control An irrigation system comprises an irrigation controller that receives user input and provides a power signal and command and message data to an encoder. The encoder encodes the command and message data onto the power signal to provide a data encoded power waveform that is sent over a two-wire path. The irrigation system further comprises one or more decoders in communication with the two-wire path to receive the data encoded power waveform and one or more irrigation valves in communication with the one or more decoders. The data encoded power waveform provides power to the decoders and the decoders decode the command and message data from the data encoded power waveform to control the irrigation valves according to the user input.
US10918029B2	Surge valve assembly A surge irrigation system includes a main inlet pipe configured to be coupled to a source of pressurized water. The main inlet pipe is coupled to a flow meter for the purpose of improving furrow irrigation. The system further includes two independent, valve-actuated and controlled pipe arm segments extending from the main inlet pipe. One of the pipe arm segments extends toward a first irrigation zone in a field, and the second pipe arm segment extends toward the second irrigation zone in the field. The system further includes water advance sensors for the purpose of improving a surge irrigation program for an improved autonomous and parameter-setting operation. Additionally the controller, sensor and interface use radio communication.
US10918024B2	Method for safe production of rice soil mildly and moderately polluted by heavy metals The present invention discloses a method for safe production of rice on soil mildly and moderately polluted by heavy metals. The method includes applying a passivator before transplanting rice seedlings to reduce activity of heavy metals in soil, and then spraying a foliar barrier from the peak tillering stage to the booting stage of rice and at the filling stage of rice; the passivator includes bentonite, gypsum powder, lime, a biochar, an iron-based biochar, a slow-release iron-based biochar, an iron-sulfur-silicon composite biochar, a heavy metal cadmium passivator and a cadmium-arsenic synchronous passivator for activating sulfur reducing bacteria in paddy soil; and the foliar barrier includes an acid silica sol, a selenium-silicon composite sol, a cerium composite silica sol, a ferrous modified selenium sol. The method can also include applying a nitrate nitrogen fertilizer at the seedling stage of rice, and/or applying a phosphorus potassium fertilizer at the tillering stage of rice.
US10918018B2	Fruit collector, retaining bracket and collecting container A fruit collector (1) may include a retaining bracket (3) and a collecting container (4) that is pivotably associated with the retaining bracket. The retaining bracket includes a hub (9) arranged to pivotably retain a stub axle section (12) of the collecting container projecting from an axial end of the collecting container.
US10918013B2	Air boom spreader for agricultural product A self-propelled air boom spreader has a container mounted on a frame, the container having a product hopper and a noise-reducing fan assembly compartment therein with a fan assembly including at least a fan and a motor for operating the fan mounted in the noise-reducing fan assembly compartment within the container. The spreader has a product distribution system for receiving product from the hopper and an air system, including the fan assembly, for receiving product from the distribution system and distributing the product to the environment. Situating the fan assembly in the container provides a quieter operating spreader and distributes the center of gravity of the spreader forward to reduce overloading of the rear axle, to avoid overbalancing the spreader at the rear axle and to reduce undesirable torque of the frame at the rear.
US10918012B2	Planter row unit furrow depth sensing apparatus and method A row unit for a seeding machine. The row unit includes a frame, a furrow opener coupled to the frame, and a position sensor assembly having a position sensor configured to detect wear of the furrow opener.
US10918010B2	Air cart automatic fan control A pressure gradient or differential in a product distribution line for conveying granular particulate material, including at least one of a seed or a fertilizer, in an air flow to an agricultural field consistently decreases as air speed and velocity in the product distribution line decreases until a critical air speed is reached. Below the critical air speed, the particulate material is susceptible to falling out of the air flow to potentially cause a blockage in the system. A control system efficiently determines an optimum operating velocity for an air flow that is above the critical air speed yet below a maximum air speed associated with inefficient operation. The control system retains the air flow setting in a data structure for later retrieval.
US10918008B2	System and method for generating a prescription map for an agricultural implement based on soil compaction A method for controlling a work vehicle towing an agricultural implement across a field during a tillage operation includes receiving one or more soil compaction parameters of the field, the work vehicle, and/or the implement. The method also includes determining one or more soil compaction levels for the field based on the one or more soil compaction parameters. Further, the method includes determining an estimated yield loss for each location in the field based on the one or more soil compaction levels. Moreover, the method includes generating a prescription map for the field based on the estimated yield loss for each location in the field. In addition, the method includes actively adjusting at least one tillage parameter of at least one of the implement or the work vehicle based on the prescription map during the tillage operation to reduce an actual yield loss of the field.
US10918002B1	Defoliator A defoliator having a frame suitable for mounting to a vehicle supports an elongated main support arm which extends substantially horizontally, and which has a tine-bearing main shaft which rotates to have the tines knock at least some leaves (or portions thereof) from plants beneath. The main support arm rides on wheels, and may pivot and vertically translate with respect to the frame such that the main support arm (and the tined main shaft) will generally follow the elevation and contour of the ground beneath. To defoliate greater areas, one or both ends of the main shaft may be connected to a boom arm hearing a rotating tined arm shaft, which extends the effective length of the main support arm and tined main shaft. The boom arms are preferably capable of folding rearwardly to reduce the effective size of the defoliator for easier transport.
US10925196B1	Dimensionally-constrained device faraday cage The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that can include dimensionally-constrained shielded circuit board assemblies. One example can include a circuit board that includes an upwardly extending fence. The example can also include a heat generating component positioned within the fence and a thermal module defining a major planar surface positioned over the heat generating component. The thermal module can include a downwardly extending frame that overlaps with the fence. The gasket can be compressed between the fence and the frame in a direction parallel to the major planar surface.
US10925195B2	Outdoor display apparatus Disclosed herein is an outdoor display apparatus having a heat-radiating structure. The outdoor display apparatus includes a housing; a display module disposed inside the housing, and including a display panel on which an image is displayed; a heat-exchange module disposed on a rear surface of the display module, and configured to concentrate heat inside the housing on a rear surface of the display panel and discharge heat out of the housing; a protective glass disposed to correspond to a display area of the display panel, and configured to transmit infrared light; and a flow path formed inside the housing such that air flowing along the flow path transfers heat from the display panel to the heat-exchange module.
US10925193B2	Control device for a gearbox control system of a motor vehicle A control device for a gearbox control system of a motor vehicle includes electric components having different high dissipated power, a rigid circuit board which is equipped on both sides with electric components, at least one cooling body on the same side as the circuit board on which the power components are arranged, and a potting compound, which at least partially surrounds the components. The circuit board is secured directly adjacent to the cooling body.
US10925191B2	Methods and apparatus to manage power delivery for a data center based on predicted power consumption A disclosed example includes: a temperature predictor to determine a combined ambient air temperature of a data center during a future duration based on 1) a first ambient air temperature corresponding to heat generated by hardware resources in physical server racks when executing workloads and 2) a second ambient air temperature corresponding to a building structure of the data center; a power utilization analyzer to determine a predicted total data center power utilization for the future duration based on a computing power utilization and a climate control power utilization, the climate control power utilization based on a power utilization corresponding to adjusting the combined ambient air temperature to satisfy an ambient air temperature threshold; and a power manager to configure a power supply station to deliver an amount of electrical power during the future duration to satisfy the predicted total data center power utilization.
US10925189B2	System of heated air staging chamber for server cluster of data center Embodiments herein relate generally to a system to efficiently remove heat generated by equipment/server racks of data center, wherein a chamber is provided to contain, channel, and diffuse the heat or heated air to a heat removal cabinet, thereby a cooling can take place, furthermore the amount of cooling is configurable by altering angle of diffusion.
US10925188B1	Self-contained immersion cooling server assemblies Self-contained server assemblies for housing servers or server blades and associated computing facilities are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a server assembly includes an enclosure having an interior space housing a server blade, a dielectric coolant submerging heat producing components of the server blade, and a condenser assembly having a condenser coil in fluid communication with a vapor gap in the interior space. The condenser coil is configured to receive a coolant that removes heat from a vapor of the dielectric coolant in the vapor gap, thereby condensing the vapor into a liquid form to be returned to the server blade.
US10925187B1	Remote heat exchanger arm for direct contact liquid cooling for rack mounted equipment An information handling system includes a server rack, a processing system, and a liquid cooling heat exchanger module. The processing system is configured to be installed into at least one rack unit of the server rack, and includes a component configured to be cooled by a liquid cooling cold plate. The heat exchanger module is affixed to the server rack within a same rack unit as the processing system, and is configured to provide chilled cooling liquid to cool the cold plate, and to no other equipment in the server rack.
US10925186B2	Vertical lift heat transfer device for pluggable modules Embodiments are directed to an assembly including a bay structure including a bay structure that defines a bay for receiving a pluggable module and including sides and a front plate rotatably connected to the sides, a connecting bracket coupled with the bay structure, and a heat transfer device coupled with the bay structure. The bay structure, the heat transfer device, and the connecting bracket are configured such that rotating the front plate from a first position to a second position displaces the connecting bracket in a first direction which causes the connecting bracket to displace the heat transfer device in a second direction transverse to the first direction.
US10925184B2	Data center A data center includes a floor; a side wall configured to partition a space above the floor into a room; a plurality of heat generating device columns arranged in a row direction on the floor, each of the plurality of heat generating device columns including a plurality of heat generating devices that are arranged to form a column in a column direction; an air blower including a plurality of air outlets disposed along a side with respect to the row direction, facing the plurality of heat generating device columns, the air blower being configured to blow air in the column direction from, the plurality of air outlets; and an inclined ceiling that increases in height from a first side toward a second side in the row direction.
US10925181B2	Converter A converter comprises: a housing; a plurality of heat generating elements arranged at one surface of the housing; and a fluid channel arranged at the other surface of the housing, wherein the fluid channel includes an inlet and an outlet which connect and pass through an outside and an inside of the housing, is formed by a single line from the inlet to the outlet, has a constant cross-sectional area, and is arranged at a position where the fluid channel overlaps the plurality of heat generating elements in a vertical direction.
US10925176B2	Display apparatus A display apparatus includes: a first support member and a second support member; a plurality of joint units connected to the first and second support members and coupled to be rotatable with respect to each other; a display module on the first and second support members; third and fourth support members under the first and second support members, respectively; and a hinge member respectively providing rotation axes to one side of the third support member and one side of the fourth support member facing each other. The joint units are arranged along at least one curved trajectory when the third and fourth support members rotate on the rotation axes, respectively. The at least one curved trajectory is defined as a partial curved line of a reference circle, and a central point of the reference circle is spaced apart from the first and second rotation axes.
US10925174B2	Field serviceable and replaceable assembly An interchangeable display system and method is provided. A first and second side assembly are each selected from a number of: digital side assemblies each comprising an electronic display, static side assemblies each comprising a poster cavity which accepts signage, and cover side assemblies. The first and second side assemblies are interchangeably mounted to a frame. When one of the side assemblies is in need of replacement, it is removed from the frame and a replacement is installed.
US10925173B1	Programmable AC power distribution device A programmable AC power distribution device includes a control circuit board disposed on a connecting plate. A fixing plate is disposed in a case. The connecting plate is connected to the fixing plate through a coupling member. Thereby, the connecting plate with the control circuit board can be disassembled only by removing the coupling member. When the control circuit board is to be reinstalled, the connecting plate can be easily fixed to the fixing plate through the coupling member. The assembly and disassembly of the control circuit board can be improved effectively, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of the check and repair of the control circuit board.
US10925168B2	Methods for forming of flexible circuitry layers A mechanical subtractive method of manufacturing a flexible circuitry layer may include mechanically removing at least a portion of a conductive mesh, wherein, following the mechanical removal, a remaining portion of the conductive mesh forms at least a portion of a circuitry trace comprising an electrode; forming an electrical connection between the electrode and a terminal of an interfacing component, wherein the interfacing component comprises a connector; and encasing at least a portion of the circuit trace with an insulative layer.
US10925162B1	Printed circuit board A printed circuit board is provided. The printed circuit board includes N power layers and a first via group. The N power layers are arranged in parallel and spaced from each other. The first via group includes M rows of vias which are disposed through the N power layers, where N and M are positive integers greater than 0. Each row of the M rows of vias is electrically connected to the first layer of the N power layers. A Pth row of the M rows of vias is further electrically connected to Q power layers of the N power layers respectively, where Q is a smallest positive integer greater than or equal to P((N−1)/M), and P is a positive integer less than or equal to M.
US10925161B2	Printed circuit board A printed circuit board includes: an insulation material including a cavity formed therein; a first electronic element disposed in the cavity and including a groove; and a second electronic element disposed in the groove of the first electronic element.
US10925160B1	Electronic device with a display assembly and silicon circuit board substrate A silicon circuit board substrate is utilized in an electronic device in place of conventional PCB motherboard. The silicon circuit board substrate is adhered to the back side of a display assembly to provide structural support for the substrate. The silicon circuit board substrate and the display assembly may be electrically connected via contact pads provided on the respective sides of the substrate and the display assembly that are connected together.
US10925157B2	Flexible wiring board and display device A flexible board is formed by mounting a one end of the flexible board on a mounting surface provided on a liquid crystal panel, the mounting surface having a curved shape, and by folding back the flexible board from the one end through another end. The flexible board includes a bent portion in which, at a position between the one end and the other end, a gap to the one end changes according to the position along a curving direction of the mounting surface, the bent portion being formed by bending at least a portion among the positions where the gap to the one end is small so as to make the portion protrude in a direction that crosses a board surface of the flexible board.
US10925147B2	Treatment planning An example method includes: receiving, from a treatment planning process, information that is based on a dose distribution for an irradiation target; and performing at least one of the following operations: moving structures to trim spots of a particle beam so that the spots of the particle beam approximate pre-trimmed spots for which characteristics are obtained based on the information received; moving structures to produce a trimming curve for a layer of an irradiation target based on a specification of a trimming curve for the layer included in the information received; moving structures to produce a single trimming curve for all radiation fields of an irradiation target based on specifications of the single trimming curve included in the information received; or moving structures based on configuration information for the structures in the information received.
US10925146B1	Ion source chamber with embedded heater An ion source chamber with an embedded heater is disclosed. The heater comprises a radiant heater, such as a heat lamp or light emitting diodes, and is disposed within the ion source chamber. The radiant heat from the heater warms the interior surfaces of the ion source chamber. Further, the ion source chamber is designed such that the plasma is generated in a portion of the ion source chamber that does not contain the heater. Additionally, a controller may be in communication with the heater so as to maintain the ion source chamber at a desired temperature when a plasma is not being generated in the ion source chamber.
US10925139B2	High intensity replaceable light emitting diode module and array A light fixture, comprising a matrix, a plurality of electrical sockets fixedly secured to the matrix and forming a rigid matrix of electrical sockets electrically interconnected in two dimensions. One or more light emitting diode modules are individually removable and replaceable within any individual electrical socket within the matrix. Each individual light emitting diode module includes a base and a light emitting diode, wherein the base is configured and arranged for fitted electrical engagement within the electrical socket.
US10925137B2	Average current and frequency control Apparatuses, systems and methods for regulating the output currents of a power supply at a target output current include a buck converter module operably connected to a power source and a load. A first switch couples the power source to the buck converter module during a first period of a given operating cycle, while the buck converter module stores and provides electrical power to the load. During a second period, a second switch may discharge, the electrical power stored during the first period. A current sensor senses the currents during at least one of the first period and the second period and, over the operating cycle, the switching times are adjusted so the average output current equals the target output current. Adjustments to the first and second period durations result in maximum and a minimum currents symmetrically disposed about the average current provided to the load during the operating cycle.
US10925135B2	LED button calibration for a wall mounted control device An apparatus, system, and method for the calibration of backlight LEDs of control device buttons to achieve color uniformity and to accurately create colors that are consistent from button to button and device to device.
US10925132B2	Multipixel led component and method of operating a multipixel led component A multipixel LED component includes a plurality of emission zones; a plurality of conversion elements adapted to convert radiation emitted from the emission zones into radiation of another wavelength range; a controller including a plurality of current sources and a transmitter adapted for wireless data transmission; and two electrical contact structures through which the LED component is energized, wherein the controller mechanically fixedly connects to the emission zones, each of the current sources is assigned to one of the emission zones biuniquely, the transmitter receives signals to control the current sources, the current sources are controllable according to the signals, each current source operates the emission zone assigned to it, and the number of emission zones is greater than the number of contact structures.
US10925130B2	Ambient light regulation methods A lighting fixture includes a solid-state light source and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to receive one or more ambient light level measurements corresponding to the amount of ambient light detected by an ambient light sensor, and determine a range of values for the one or more ambient light level measurements corresponding to a desired amount of light detected by the ambient light sensor. The control circuitry is then configured to drive the solid-state light source such that the one or more ambient light level measurements received from the ambient light sensor fall within the determined range of values.
US10925129B2	Illumination system including tunable light engine A tunable illumination system is disclosed which splits a single channel output into three by means of current steering and/or time division and multiplexing techniques. More particularly, the tunable light system may split the input current into three pulse-width modulated (PWM) channels. The individual duty cycles of the PWM channels may be adjusted based on a control signal that is received via a control signal interface. The control signal interface may include a switch and/or other circuity that is manipulated by the user when the user wants to change the color of light that is output by the illumination system.
US10925125B2	Planar inductors for RF heating systems A solid-state heating apparatus may be incorporated into stand-alone appliances or other systems. The heating apparatus may include an impedance matching network coupled between an electrode and a radio-frequency (RF) source. The impedance matching network may be a variable impedance matching network that can be adjusted during the heating operation. The impedance matching network may include planar inductors formed from patterned conductive layers disposed either side of a substrate.
US10925124B2	Stand-up induction heating tool for membrane roofing An induction heating tool has an induction heating coil configured to generate a magnetic field closely matched to the shape of the anchor plate. The induction heating tool includes a base configured to assist an operator in aligning the coil over each anchor plate. In the disclosed embodiments, the base supports a circular induction coil with a structure that clearly shows the position of the induction coil. In the disclosed embodiments, material surrounding the induction coil is removed or made transparent so the operator can see the roof immediately surrounding the induction coil as an additional aid in positioning the tool over anchor plates.
US10925122B2	Cook top comprising at least two heating elements and a power electronics arrangement A cook top with at least two heating elements includes a power electronics arrangement connected to a domestic single phase AC supply. The power electronics arrangement includes several power supply units, which each supply heating currents to one or more heating elements, and a switch arrangement with several electromechanical relays for connecting/disconnecting the power supply units to/from the heating elements. Output poles of at least two electromechanical relays associated with different power supply units are connected in parallel, wherein the parallel connection is permanently connected to at least one of the heating elements. This arrangement reduces the number of switching processes required for alternating use of a power supply device with several heating elements, and simplifies compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards.
US10925118B1	Intelligent Industrial Internet of Things system using two-way channel artificial neural network An intelligent IIoT system using two-way channel ANN without gateway, the intelligent IIoT system is connected to sensing devices and motion devices. comprising a PLC with I/O module, communication module, perception database, motion database, edge computing module and the first MQTT data module; a Cloud server with MQTT agent, Big Data module, Human-Cloud visual database and Human-Cloud control database; and a remote device with Human-Cloud visual interface program, Human-Cloud control interface program and the second MQTT data module; and the three components are connected via network; it is unnecessary to construct gateways and network communication equipment, low construction cost, short construction period, easy maintenance, low power consumption, faster communication speed, two-way many-many transmission, stably synchronous real-time processing, and very reliable.
US10925116B2	Beam indication for semi-persistent and grant-free transmissions A UE can include processing circuitry coupled to memory. To configure the UE for semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) transmission or a grant-free transmission, the processing circuitry is to decode RRC signaling from a base station, the RRC signaling configuring a plurality of transmission configuration information (TCI) candidates indicating a first set of transmission beams for an initial transmission on an SPS PDSCH. The initial transmission uses an initial transmission beam that is selected based on a TCI beam index. A MAC CE from the base station is decoded, the MAC CE indicating a re-configuration of the plurality of TCI candidates to include at least a second set of transmission beams for the SPS PDSCH. A transmission beam is selected from the second set of transmission beams based on the TCI beam index. Downlink data received in a subsequent transmission via the selected transmission beam on the SPS PDSCH is decoded.
US10925110B2	Method and apparatus for discontinuous reception of connected terminal in a mobile communication system A method and apparatus are provided for controlling an active state in a mobile communication system. The method includes receiving, from a base station, information related to a starting position of an active state and information related to a length of a first timer; deriving the starting position of the active state based on the information related to the starting position; starting the first timer set to the length of the first timer and entering the active state at the derived starting position; extending the active state, in response to control data indicating a new transmission of user data being received on a control channel; and terminating the active state, based on a control signal indicating a termination of the active state and a second timer for extending the active state. The second timer is started while the first timer is running, and the active state is terminated by the expiration of the second timer.
US10925109B2	Apparatus and method for paging overlap mitigation An apparatus and a method. The apparatus includes a first subscriber identity module (SIM); a second SIM; a dual SIM resource controller (DSRC) connected to the first SIM and the second SIM; and a radio frequency (RF) communication entity connected to the DSRC, wherein the DSRC is configured to attempt an RF request for the RF communication entity of the first SIM after a paging period of the second SIM is completed.
US10925107B2	Fast activation of multi-connectivity utilizing uplink signals Embodiments herein provide a method for fast activation of multi-connectivity utilizing uplink signals. According to an example embodiment, a method includes: transmitting, by a user equipment, at least one uplink signal to a plurality of network nodes of a wireless network based at least on the user equipment being in a first radio resource control state such that the user equipment maintains connectivity with one of the network nodes; receiving at least one connection message including a command to connect to at least two of the network nodes for communication, wherein the command is based at least on measurements extracted from the at least one uplink signal; in response to the at least one connection message, changing from the first radio resource control state to a second radio resource control state; and transmitting data utilizing multiple communication links via the at least two network nodes.
US10925106B2	Mobile communication system, control apparatus, base station, and user terminal supporting dual connectivity An MBS (master base station), UE (user equipment) and method operate using dual connectivity where the UE is connected to an MBS and a SBS (secondary base station). Capability information is transmitted to the MBS by the UE and indicates whether the UE supports a SCG (Secondary Cell Group) bearer and whether the UE supports a split bearer split in a PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) layer of the MBS. The UE receives from the MBS a message configuring, but not simultaneously configuring, either the SCG bearer or the split bearer to the UE. Radio protocols of the SCG bearer are only located in the SBS, and radio protocols of the split bearer are located in both the MBS and the SBS. One split path of the split bearer goes via the SBS and another split path of the split bearer goes via the MBS and not via the SBS.
US10925104B2	Method and device for network connection download Method and device for network connection download are provided. The method includes: creating, by a terminal device, at least one backup pre-allocated connection; and before a pre-allocated connection is used, performing a corresponding network initialization operation to allow the terminal device, while downloading a file, to select the pre-allocated connection needed for downloading the file directly from the at least one backup pre-allocated connection, thereby obviating the need to re-perform the corresponding network initialization operation.
US10925102B2	System and method for NFC peer-to-peer authentication and secure data transfer A reader device may generate a first identifier. The reader device may transmit the first identifier to a mobile device. The reader device may receive encrypted data and unencrypted data from the mobile device in which the encrypted data includes a second identifier. The reader device may evaluate whether the first identifier and the second identifier correspond to one another.
US10925098B2	Apparatus and method for transmitting two or more preambles per RACH attempt Apparatus and methods for transmitting a preamble in a random access procedure are described herein. A user terminal may transmit two or more preambles to access a base station, for example, on a selected random access channel (RACH) in a contention-based random access procedure. The user terminal receives a random access response (RAR) from the base station, for example, on PDCCH, wherein the RAR is a response of the preambles transmitted by the transmitter. More than one preamble is transmitted by the user terminal in a contention-based random access procedure. In this way, the user terminal has a lower probability of transmitting the same preambles that other user terminals have transmitted. This helps the user terminal efficiently avoid a collision with other user terminals in the random access procedure. The user terminal therefore has a higher probability of a successful access.
US10925092B2	Request to send (RTS)/clear to send (CTS) using a self-contained slot Apparatuses, systems, and methods for a wireless device and base station transmitting and/or receiving request to send (RTS) and clear to send (CTS) messages in 5G New Radio. The RTS/CTS messages may be comprised within a single self-contained mini slot. The RTS/CTS message design may provide for link adaptation and/or beamforming.
US10925089B2	User terminal, radio base station, and radio communication method This invention aims to achieve appropriate communication in a communication system which uses a cell defined to apply listening. This invention provides a user terminal which performs communication using cells including an LAA cell which applies listening before UL transmission, the terminal including a transmission unit which transmits uplink control information and uplink data, and a control unit which controls transmission of the uplink control information and the uplink data, wherein the control unit performs control to transmit the uplink control information using an uplink channel other than an uplink shared channel of the LAA cell.
US10925088B2	Method and apparatus for supporting wideband and multiple bandwidth transmission protocols Enhanced protocols and devices may be used to alleviate loss of spectrum efficiency in wideband transmission. The protocols may implement a wideband transmission opportunity (TXOP) truncation where one or more of the channels involved in communication over the wideband are released. In one scenario, an access point (AP) may receive, from a wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU), a first CF-End frame that includes a duration field and a basic service set identifier (BSSID) field that includes an individual/group bit. On a condition that the individual/group bit of the BSSID field has a value of one (1), the AP may determine that a scrambling sequence of the first CF-End frame indicates a bandwidth associated with a transmit opportunity (TXOP) being truncated by the WTRU. The AP may then transmit a second CF-End frame at the bandwidth indicated by the scrambling sequence of the first CF-End frame.
US10925087B2	Methods and apparatuses for communications of a flexible transport block A transmission opportunity (TO) allows a transmitting device, such as a base station to transmit up to a pre-determined TO duration. For new radio (NR), subcarrier spacing (SCS) is no longer fixed. This may limit a TO duration for a UE to a small portion of the allowed TO duration, for new radio (NR), a transport block (TB) takes up one slot. A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are disclosed extend a TB over more than one slot to maximize utilization of a TO duration, for improved resource utilization and service quality. A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium implemented by a communication device are disclosed to receive a signaling message, to configure a flexible transport block (TB) to extend the TB over more than one slot. Then the communication device may receive a portion of the flexible TB, based on the received signaling message.
US10925086B2	Efficient system information request method and apparatus of terminal in next generation mobile communication system The disclosure relates to a communication scheme and system for converging a 5th generation (5G) communication system for supporting a data rate higher than that of a 4th generation (4G) system with an internet of things (IoT) technology. The disclosure is applicable to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, retail, and security and safety-related services) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. The disclosure relates to a technology about system information request-related operations of a terminal and a base station.
US10925085B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting sounding reference signal in wireless communication system of unlicensed band and method and apparatus for triggering sounding reference signal transmission Disclosed herein is a method for transmitting, by a terminal, a sounding reference signal (SRS). The terminal receives a grant for uplink multiple subframes from a base station. The terminal determines a first subframe for an SRS transmission of the terminal among the uplink multiple subframes on the basis of SRS transmission position information received from the base station. Further, the terminal transmits the SRS in the first subframe.
US10925084B2	Apparatus and a method for MAC PDU BSR configuration Uplink data is transmitted efficiently. A terminal device includes: a reception unit configured to receive a parameter included in an RRC message; a higher layer processing unit configured to store an uplink grant as a configured uplink grant; and a transmission unit configured to transmit a MAC protocol data unit. In a case that the parameter is configured and an initial transmission based on the configured uplink grant is performed and that the MAC protocol data unit includes only a prescribed MAC control element, the MAC protocol data unit is not transmitted. The prescribed MAC control element includes a MAC control element for a padding BSR, and does not include a MAC control element for a regular BSR.
US10925078B2	Two-tone physical uplink shared channel for machine type communications Embodiments of the present disclosure describe configuration and use of sub-physical resource block allocation for physical uplink shared channel and demodulation reference signals. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
US10925074B2	Electronic devices and method for use in resource management devices, databases and objects Disclosed in the present disclosure are an electronic device and method for use in a resource management device, an electronic device and method for use in a resource management database, and an electronic device and method for use in a resource management object. The electronic device for use in a resource management device comprises a processing circuit, which is configured to: determine a resource usage behavior pattern of a resource management object within a specific time range and a specific space range; allocate a wireless resource to the resource management object according to the resource usage behavior pattern.
US10925073B2	Radio communication method, terminal device, and network device Embodiments of the present application allow a terminal device to determine a transmission format via a non-scheduling means and implement license-free transmission. Provided are a radio communication method, a terminal device, and a network device. The method comprises: a terminal device determines a first transmission format used for transmitting data to be transmitted; according to the first transmission format, the terminal device transmits to a network device the data to be transmitted.
US10925071B2	Method for adjusting the interference level for a wireless communication from a first mobile station to a second mobile station and adapted mobile station for use in the method and adapted vehicle A method for adjusting the interference level for a wireless communication from a first mobile station to a second mobile station including detecting an interference level at a transmitting station and providing for elevation of the direction of beam for the signal transmissions from the first mobile station to the second mobile station relative to an angle between the ground plane and the current direction of beam for the transmissions from the first mobile station to the second mobile station. Such lifting up of the beam avoids interference at the place of a third mobile station located at the direction of signal transmission but with further distance, since the signal strength then vanishes relatively quickly if the beam is lifted up.
US10925070B2	Access point update Systems and methods are provided for seamless and automatic upgrade of access points in a facility with minimal disruption, particularly, for important users of a network. The access points may be ranked, and the rankings may be aggregated to identify a sub-region of the facility with the lowest ranked access points. Various sub-sets of the access points in the identified sub-region can be updated separately so that spatial coverage by the other sub-sets maintains continuous access within the sub-region during the updates. Updates to later sub-sets and/or sub-regions can be performed contingent on the success of the earlier updates. In this way, updates can be verified on access points used by lower-priority users such as guest users of the network to avoid disruption of access to more important users such as executives or safety workers on the network.
US10925068B2	System and method for supporting GAN service request capability in a wireless user equipment (UE) device In one embodiment, a scheme is disclosed for supporting wireless access network service request capability in a user equipment (UE) device that is operable in wide area cellular network (WACN) bands as well as in wireless access network bands (e.g., GAN bands and/or UMA bands). The UE device includes capability for gaining Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity with a wireless access network node (e.g., a GAN controller (GANC) or UMA network controller (UNC)). Thereafter, the UE device is operable to initiate a registration request message towards the wireless access network node, wherein the registration request message includes at least one information element pertaining to wireless access network services required by the UE device.
US10925063B2	User selection method for non-orthogonal multiple access system and base station thereof The disclosure provides a user selection method for non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) systems and a base station thereof. The method includes: (1) initializing the cluster-partition parameter i to be 2; (2) dividing N user devices into i clusters; (3) selecting a reference device from each of the i clusters to form a reference cluster; (4) performing a power allocation algorithm for the reference cluster to calculate a power allocation factor for each of the reference devices; (5) determining whether each of the reference devices with the calculated power allocation factors meets a set of constraints: if all of the reference devices meet the set of constraints, increasing the value of i by 1 and then going back to step (2); if any one of the reference devices does not meet the set of constraints and i is not equal to 2, performing NOMA transmission for the reference cluster.
US10925062B2	System and method for beam management in high frequency multi-carrier operations with spatial quasi co-locations When spatial quasi co-location is established between component carriers, beam management, e.g., beam configuration or reference signal configuration, of one component carrier may be performed based at least in part on beam management information of the other. Information specifying that component carriers or reference signals cross component carriers are spatially quasi co-located, or information about a SQCL group including spatially quasi co-located carriers, may be transmitted to a UE, e.g., using broadcast signaling, radio resource control (RRC) signaling, a media access control-control element (MAC-CE), downlink control information (DCI) signaling, or a combination thereof.
US10925059B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting sidelink signal in wireless communication system An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for transmitting a sidelink signal by a terminal in a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of: generating a sequence for transmitting a sidelink signal; mapping the sequence to a plurality of subcarriers around a sidelink direct current (DC) subcarrier; and transmitting a sequence for transmitting the mapped sidelink signal, wherein the location of the sidelink DC subcarrier has been inherited from a location of a DC subcarrier when the terminal transmits an uplink signal to a base station or a location of a DC subcarrier when the terminal receives a downlink signal from the base station. The first terminal is included in an autonomous vehicle.
US10925058B2	Optical transmission device and bandwidth allocation method An optical transmission device includes a bandwidth allocator that periodically reads bandwidth request information indicating a bandwidth required for a termination device to transmit an uplink signal from a storage and allocates a bandwidth to the termination device on the basis of the read bandwidth request information, and a timing adjuster that adjusts a period at intervals of which the bandwidth allocator reads the bandwidth request information from the storage on the basis of the timing at which resource information used to generate the bandwidth request information is received from an upper device.
US10925057B2	Channel selection method and transmit end A channel selection method and a transmit end are provided. The method includes: ranking multiple channels, and generating a backoff count value; sequentially decrementing, from an initial timeslot, the backoff count value in each timeslot according to a ranking sequence of the channels and busy/idle states of all the channels until the backoff count value is 0; and selecting, from the multiple channels according to a result of the decrement performed on the backoff count value and a busy/idle state of at least one of the multiple channels, a channel that is used by the transmit end for sending data. The method and the transmit end can improve channel utilization.
US10925054B2	Configurable resynchronization signal (RSS) for machine type communication (MTC) in new radio (NR) systems Embodiments of a Machine Type Communication User Equipment (MTC UE), Next Generation Node-B (gNB) and methods of communication are generally described herein. The MTC UE may determine a system timing based on reception of a primary synchronization signal (PSS) and a secondary synchronization signal (SSS). The MTC UE may receive, from the gNB, radio resource control (RRC) signaling that indicates one or more parameters of a configurable resynchronization signal (RSS). The RSS may be for resynchronization, by the MTC UE, after the MTC UE awakens from a power save mode. The parameters of the RSS in the RRC signaling may depend on a target coverage of the MTC UE. The MTC UE may determine an updated system timing based on reception of the RSS.
US10925052B2	Communication system A communications system is described in which user devices are allocated sub-carriers on which to transmit uplink data to a base station. ACK/NACK messages for the data transmitted on the uplink are then transmitted by the base station on sub-carriers that depend on the sub-carriers used to carry the uplink data. A direct mapping function is preferably used to determine the sub-carriers to be used for the ACK/NACK messages from the uplink sub-carriers. In another embodiment, the ACK/NACK messages are transmitted to the user devices on sub-carriers that are previously identified to the user devices, preferably by transmitting one or more index values to the user device in a control channel thereof.
US10925046B2	Signaling indication for flexible new radio (NR) long term evolution (LTE) coexistence A New Radio (NR) control signal that indicates one or more Long Term Evolution (LTE) network parameters may be transmitted to NR UEs to enable the NR UEs to identify which resources carry LTE signal(s). The NR UEs may then receive one or more NR downlink signals over remaining resources in a set of resources without processing those resources that carry LTE signal(s). The NR downlink signals may have a zero power level, or otherwise be blanked, over resources that carry the LTE signal(s).
US10925043B2	Multiplexing large payloads of control information from user equipments An apparatus and method are provided for transmitting Uplink Control Information (UCI) over a Physical Uplink Control CHannel (PUCCH) in a communication system. A method includes acquiring, by the UE, information for configuration of a first PUCCH format and a second PUCCH format; generating, by the UE, UCI to be transmitted; selecting, by the UE, one of the first PUCCH format and the second PUCCH format for transmitting the UCI; encoding, by the UE, the generated UCI; performing, by the UE, an Inverse Fourier Transform (IFT) operation on the encoded UCI; and transmitting, by the UE, the IFT performed UCI using the selected PUCCH format. One of the first PUCCH format and the second PUCCH format is selected by the UE, based on a transmission on multiple carriers from a base station.
US10925037B2	Wireless communication method, enodeb, and user equipment The present disclosure provides a wireless communication method and an eNode B and user equipment therefor. The method comprises a step of transmitting multiple PDCCH or EPDCCH repetitions respectively in multiple successive downlink subframes with a transmission repetition number and a transmission starting subframe. The transmission starting subframe is selected from a first starting subframe set corresponding to the first repetition number or a second starting subframe set corresponding to the second repetition number. The subframe indexes of any two adjacent starting subframes in the first starting subframe set are offset by a same first index interval, the subframe indexes of any two adjacent starting subframes in the second starting subframe set are offset by a same second index interval, and the second index interval is an integral multiple of the first index interval. According to the present disclosure, the resource blocking probability of different repetition numbers, UE's detection complexity can be decreased, and eNB's scheduling complexity.
US10925036B2	Method for receiving feedback signal in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor A method for receiving a feedback signal of a base station in a wireless communication system comprises the steps of: transmitting a data packet to a terminal; monitoring, during a preset monitoring interval, a first feedback signal representing whether the data packet has been successfully received or not; determining whether the first feedback signal monitored during the preset monitoring interval is an ACK signal or a NACK signal; and retransmitting the data packet to the terminal when the first feedback signal is determined to be the NACK signal. A first monitoring interval for monitoring the first feedback signal in order to determine the NACK signal may be set to be different from a second monitoring interval for monitoring the first feedback signal in order to determine the ACK signal.
US10925035B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data in wireless communication system The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for a first device transmitting and receiving data to/from one or more devices in a wireless communication system supporting vehicle to everything (V2X) service, and is characterised by the first device measuring an energy level of a first resource region for supporting the V2X service and transmitting a particular message via one or more resource regions of the first resource region and a second resource region based on the measurement result, wherein the second resource region represents a resource region for the first device transmitting the particular message to a second device via a network and the first resource region represents a resource region for the first device transmitting the particular message directly to the second device.
US10925029B2	Wi-Fi access point-based positioning method and device Embodiments of the present invention relate to a mobile Wi-Fi access point determining method, a Wi-Fi access point-based positioning method, a Wi-Fi AP determining device, and a Wi-Fi-based positioning device. The method includes: determining a signal graph of each of a plurality of Wireless Fidelity access points Wi-Fi APs in a positioning area; estimating a Wi-Fi AP location based on the Wi-Fi AP signal graph; determining a divergence of the Wi-Fi AP signal graph based on the estimated Wi-Fi AP location; determining, based on the divergence of the Wi-Fi AP signal graph, whether the Wi-Fi AP is a mobile Wi-Fi AP; when the Wi-Fi AP is a mobile Wi-Fi AP, deleting the mobile Wi-Fi AP from a fingerprint database; and finally determining a positioning result of an apparatus whose signal strength is obtained. Positioning accuracy is improved in the embodiments of the present invention.
US10925026B2	Synchronization information sending method and apparatus An embodiment method includes determining, by first user equipment UE, first synchronization information, where the first synchronization information is used to indicate a priority of the first UE used as a synchronization source; and sending, by the first UE, the first synchronization information, so that second UE selects a synchronization source of the second UE according to the received first synchronization information.
US10925025B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting/receiving synchronization signal in device-to-device communication system The present disclosure relates to a pre-fifth generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond fourth generation (4G) communication system such as long term evolution (LTE).A synchronization signal transmission/reception method for use in a device-to-device (D2D) communication system is provided. A method of transmitting a synchronization signal for D2D communication in an asynchronous network, in which a first terminal located in a first cell controls synchronization with a second terminal located outside of the first cell, includes transmitting, at the first cell, a system information block (SIB) including resource allocation information of the first cell and at least one neighboring cell, determining whether the first terminal is in a first mode and whether the first terminal is scheduled to perform one of a D2D communication and a D2D discovery; determining, when the first terminal is in the first mode, whether the first terminal is required to transmit a D2D synchronization signal (D2DSS); and transmitting, when the first terminal is required to transmit the D2DSS, scheduling information including a transmission time point and transmission reference timing information to the first terminal.
US10925020B2	Method and device for wireless communication A method and a device for wireless communication are disclosed. The base station transmits a first radio signal on first frequency-domain resources in a first time window, and then transmits a first signaling. The center frequency of the first frequency-domain resources is a first frequency; the first frequency-domain resources comprise X subcarrier(s); a center frequency of a first carrier to which the first frequency-domain resources belong is a second frequency; an interval between the first frequency and the second frequency in frequency domain is related to a subcarrier spacing of the X subcarrier(s); the first signaling is used to determine a feature ID of a transmitter of the first radio signal in the first carrier. The present disclosure can independently configure the center frequency of a carrier and the center frequency of a user equipment to avoid resource waste and reduce synchronization complexity.
US10925009B2	Dynamic processing resource allocation across multiple carriers A communication device includes a controller configured to identify a plurality of carriers for carrier aggregation; and an estimation processor configured to determine, for a first device processing resource of the communication device, throughput gain values that estimate an increase in throughput from using the device processing resource with the plurality of carriers. The controller further is configured to determine efficiency metrics for the first device processing resource based on the throughput gain values and power penalty values that estimate a power penalty from using the first device processing resource with the plurality of carriers, and select, based on the efficiency metrics, a first carrier of the plurality of carriers to which to assign the first device processing resource.
US10925007B2	Dynamic power reduction requests for wireless communications Methods and systems for controlling uplink (UL) transmission power of a user equipment (UE) electronic device includes determining, using the UE electronic device, that a maximum power availability for a transmission between the UE and a wireless network node is not appropriate to current conditions. Based on the determination that maximum power availability is not appropriate the UE electronic device sends a request to the wireless network node to reduce power for communication with the wireless network node. Based on the request, the UE electronic device communicates at a reduced power level for communications with the wireless network node.
US10925006B2	Terminal apparatus and method Included is an uplink power control unit configured not to apply a first correction value obtained from a TPC command included in a first DCI format to transmit power for a PUSCH and applies a second correction value obtained from a TPC command included in a second DCI format to transmit power for an sPUSCH, in a case that a subframe m is later than a subframe n, that a subframe m+B for transmitting the sPUSCH is earlier than a subframe n+A for transmitting the PUSCH, and that a transmission subframe for the PUSCH and a transmission subframe for the sPUSCH belong to an identical uplink power control subframe set in a first serving cell.
US10925004B2	Slotted transmission for battery recovery A control message is indicative of a timing parameter of a slotted transmission (500) comprising active slots (501) and inactive slots (502). At least one repetition (351) of data (401) is transmitted in an active slot on a wireless link.
US10925003B2	Apparatus and method for controlling operation cycle of electronic device in wireless communication system An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, a processor configured to be electrically connected with the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit, and a memory configured to be electrically connected with the processor. The memory includes instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to obtain location information of the electronic device, transmit a first message for requesting to change a state of the electronic device to a network, receive a first response message to the transmitted first message from the network, transmit a second message for requesting a parameter for an operation cycle of the second communication circuit to the network, receive a second response message to the second message from the network, and change the operation cycle of the second communication circuit to a value corresponding to a current state of the electronic device.
US10925002B2	Terminal device, infrastructure equipment, wireless telecommunications network, methods and intergrated circuitry A terminal device for use with a wireless telecommunications network, the terminal device including a transceiver; and a controller configured to control the transceiver to exchange data with the wireless telecommunications network using one of a first communications service and a second communications service, the first communications service being associated with a first quality of service for exchanging data and the second communications service being associated with a second quality of service for exchanging data. The controller is configured to control the transceiver to establish one of a first set of radio connection states with the wireless telecommunications network and one of a second set of radio connection states with the wireless telecommunications network, and control the transceiver to establish the radio connection state of the first communications service independently of the radio connection state of the second communications service.
US10925001B2	Machine learning-based target wake time negotiation optimization for wireless networks In one embodiment, a device in a wireless network receives a target wake time (TWT) request from a wireless client. The device computes TWT parameters based on the received request. The device predicts, using the computed TWT parameters as input to a machine learning model, whether the computed TWT parameters will be accepted by the wireless client. The device provides the computed TWT parameters to the wireless client, based on a prediction by the machine learning model that the client will accept the computed TWT parameters.
US10925000B2	Method for transmitting or receiving wake-up radio packet in wireless LAN system and device therefor A method for transmitting a wake-up radio (WUR) packet by an access point (AP) in a wireless LAN (WLAN) system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: generating a WUR packet including a legacy preamble and a plurality of on-symbols; and transmitting the WUR packet to a station (STA), wherein a subcarrier sequence for generating the plurality of on-symbols may be determined on the basis of a legacy training field sequence that configures the legacy preamble.
US10924999B2	Wireless communication device, control method, and storage medium A wireless communication device includes a transmission unit configured to transmit a control command, through a wireless communication, to another wireless communication device having a function of shifting itself from a first state in which the wireless communication is possible to a second state in which the wireless communication is not performed, the control command being related to setting of said another wireless communication device, a determination unit configured to determine whether transmission of the control command by the transmission unit is necessary, and a prevention unit configured to prevent shift of said another wireless communication device to the second state if the determination unit determines that transmission of the control command is necessary.
US10924997B2	Techniques and apparatuses for control channel monitoring using a wakeup signal Techniques described herein use a wakeup signal to indicate to a user equipment (UE) whether an upcoming control channel signal resource includes information relevant to the UE. In this way, the UE can wake up to perform complex control channel signal processing only when the control channel includes signals relevant to the UE, thereby conserving battery power and resources of the UE. Such techniques are particularly suited to MTC UEs, NB-IoT UEs, and/or the like, which may communicate with a network only occasionally, and which may be located in remote locations where changing or recharging a battery is difficult.
US10924996B2	State switching method and apparatus Embodiments of the present invention disclose a state switching method and apparatus. The state switching method includes: receiving, by a first network node, a preset frame sent by a second network node, where the preset frame includes indication information used to indicate an on/off state of a main transceiver and/or a wake up receiver of the first network node immediately, after a specified time point, or within a specified time period; and controlling, by the first network node based on the indication information, to switch an on/off state of the main transceiver and/or the wake up receiver of the first network node. According to the embodiments of the present invention, energy is saved by using a preset frame to indicate an on/off state of a main transceiver and/or a wake up receiver of a network node after a specified time point or within a specified time period.
US10924994B2	Radio communication system, radio terminals, radio base stations, radio communication method and program Disclosed is a radio communication system wherein radio terminals can communicate using a plurality of component carriers having different frequencies. The communication system has a reception start timing control means for commonly controlling the cycle of reception start timing for predetermined channels in at least some of the component carriers assigned to the radio terminals; and a reception control means for controlling the reception interval of said predetermined channels, said reception intervals being started at the reception start times in at least some of the component carriers assigned to the radio terminals.
US10924991B2	Station association method and apparatus Embodiments of the present application disclose a station association method and apparatus. The station association method includes: receiving a message sent by at least one access point AP, where the message carries a wake-up radio load information element, and the wake-up radio load information element includes load information of a wake-up radio channel managed by the AP; and selecting, based on the load information, a target AP from the at least one AP, so as to perform association. In the embodiments of the present application, a STA can be notified of load information of a wake-up radio channel managed by an AP, so that the STA selects an appropriate AP to perform association.
US10924986B2	Method and device for connecting to access point in wireless network The disclosure provides a method for a wireless device to connect to an access point. The wireless device stores a list of access points that the wireless device previously connected to and an indicator indicating if power save mode is supported or not. The method comprises upon determination that there is at least one access point that supports power save mode in the list of access points, transmitting a message including a SSID to change the at least one access point from power save mode into a normal mode and connecting to an access point in the at least one access point.
US10924983B2	Methods and apparatus for discovery signal transmission between a plurality of devices A method includes coordinating one or more pools of resources for discovery signal transmission between a plurality of devices, at least one of said pools of resources being shared by at least one larger cell and at least one smaller cell at least partially in a coverage area of the said larger cell.
US10924975B2	Method for supporting lawful interception of remote prose UE in network The present disclosure relates to a communication technique for converging, with an IoT technology, a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate than a 4G system, and a system therefor. The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services, such as smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars or connected cars, health care, digital education, retail businesses, and security and safety related services, on the basis of 5G communications technologies and IoT-related technologies. More specifically, a method for operating relay user equipment (UE) in a mobile communication system of the present invention comprises the steps of: transmitting, to a mobility management entity (MME) connected to relay UE, a remote UE report message comprising remote UE information on remote UE accessing a network via the relay UE; and receiving, from the MME, a response message corresponding to the remote UE report message.
US10924970B2	Method and apparatus for handling out-of-order packets during handover in a wireless communication system Techniques for sending packets and maintaining synchronization during handover is described. A user equipment (UE) may be handed over from a source base station to a target base station. The source base station may forward packets for the UE to the target base station, which may receive the packets out of order. In one design, the target base station may determine whether each packet can be sent in order to the UE, send the packet if it can be sent in order, and discard the packet otherwise. In another design, the target base station may re-order packets received within a re-ordering window and may send the re-ordered packets to the UE. In yet another design, the target base station may process each packet received out of order as if the packet is in order, e.g., by incrementing a hyper-frame number (HFN) or re-assigning the packet with a later sequence number.
US10924969B2	Periodic network reselection search while receiving multimedia broadcast multicast services A user equipment (UE) registers on a first Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) and, while in an idle mode, receives a Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (MBMS) service. The UE determines whether to perform a periodic network reselection search for a higher priority PLMN while in the idle mode, wherein the UE determines whether to perform the periodic network reselection search based on reception of the MBMS service. The UE may postpone the periodic network reselection search for a period of time while the UE receives the MBMS service in the idle mode. The UE may postpone the periodic network reselection search for a period of time while the UE receives the MBMS service in the idle mode. The UE may interleave the periodic network reselection search with the reception of transmission bursts of the MBMS service, the search being performed on frequencies other than that of the MBMS transmission.
US10924966B2	Management method, management unit, and system A management method includes receiving, by a first management unit, a first management request, where the first management request carries requirement information of a network slice or indication information, and the indication information is used to obtain the requirement information of the network slice. The method further includes obtaining, by the first management unit, requirement information of a first subnet based on the requirement information of the network slice, and determining, by the first management unit, requirement information of a first network resource required by the first subnet, where the requirement information of the first network resource is used to select, create, configure, activate, or request a first network resource instance that satisfies the requirement information of the first network resource.
US10924964B2	Apparatus and method for controlling control overload in WLAN systems The present disclosure relates to a technology for providing a service of effectively transmitting and receiving data by simultaneously using a 3GPP system and a non-3GPP system in a network in which the 3GPP system and the non-3GPP system coexist. A communication method of a non-3GPP access network entity according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes receiving overload status information from a gateway; receiving a session management request message from a user equipment (UE); and transmitting a session management reject message comprising a back-off timer to the UE. According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, when a specific PDN (or APN) is overloaded, the overload state can be controlled.
US10924962B2	Method and device for transmitting data packet in wireless communication system The present disclosure relates to a communication technique for converging IoT technology with a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate beyond a 4G system, and a system therefor. The present disclosure may be applied to an intelligent service (for example, a smart home, a smart building, a smart city, a smart car or connected car, health care, digital education, retail business, a security and safety-related service, etc.) on the basis of 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a method for a terminal transmitting a data packet in a wireless communication system. The method comprises the steps of: generating a data packet; determining whether to perform duplicate transmission for the data packet; and if it is determined to perform duplicate transmission for the data packet, generating at least two duplicate packets by duplicating the data packet, and transmitting the respective at least two duplicate packets to at least two base stations.
US10924961B2	Method for canceling interference in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor According to an embodiment of the present invention, disclosed is a method for supporting, by a serving base station, cancellation of interference signals from signals received at a target terminal in a wireless communication system. The method comprises the steps of: receiving scheduling information of at least one neighboring base station from the at least one neighboring base station; configuring a set of auxiliary information for canceling the interference signals of a target terminal on the basis of the scheduling information of the at least one neighboring base station; and transmitting the set of auxiliary information for canceling the interference signals of the target terminal to the target terminal, wherein the auxiliary information comprises at least one of demodulation reference signal (DM-RS) related information and cell-specific reference signal (CRS) related information in association with interference signals from respective neighboring base stations.
US10924959B2	User equipment measurement for cross-link interference Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive from a base station a measurement configuration signal comprising a measurement resource configuration associated with a cross-link interference signal strength measurement. The UE may perform the cross-link interference signal strength measurement for one or more UEs associated with one or more intra-frequency neighboring cells according to the measurement resource configuration, wherein the cross-link interference signal strength measurement is performed during an intra-frequency measurement gap. The UE may transmit a report of the cross-link interference signal strength measurement to the base station.
US10924958B2	Measurement gap repetition patterns for inter-frequency offloading in heterogeneous wireless networks An embodiment for user equipment that receives a plurality of measurement gap repetition patterns from a network. Each measurement gap repetition pattern may be assigned to a different frequency of the network. The plurality of measurement gap repetition patterns may include skipping measurement patterns. Further embodiments may include the user equipment receiving a repetition period in a measurement object frame or receiving a plurality of measurement gap repetition patterns in which the measurement gaps are non-colliding with measurement gaps of other repetition patterns assigned to the user equipment.
US10924955B2	Method for reporting channel information in wireless LAN system and device therefor A method for reporting channel information by a station (STA) in a wireless LAN (WLAN) system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving a null data packet announcement (NDP-A) frame from a first access point (AP); when it is determined that the NDP-A frame is for joint transmission of a plurality of APs, measuring a channel for a first AP having transmitted the NDP-A frame and a channel for at least one second AP channel which has not transmitted the NDP-A frame; and transmitting channel information for the plurality of APs, which has been acquired according to a result of the channel measurement, to the first AP, wherein when the NDP-A frame is for the joint transmission, the STA can acquire channel information relating to the plurality of APs through a plurality of NDP frames received from the plurality of APs after receiving the NDP-A frame one time.
US10924951B2	Measurement configuration and reporting with diverse traffic These teachings present a new minimization of drive test MDT mode which is valid when the user equipment UE is in an idle state and in a connected state and across the state transitions. The extended logged MDT configuration according to this mode may be configured for the UE by the network, or autonomously by the UE itself. In some embodiments it is associated with the UE reporting its preference for power optimized configuration indication. Some embodiments have a minimum threshold to assure any MDT report from this mode has a sufficient volume of data or sufficient number of data points logged, and so is well suited for smart phones with always-on applications. The parameters such as logging periodicity can differ between the idle and connected state even for a given extended logged MDT configuration.
US10924950B2	Conditional extension of evaluation period for radio link monitoring in new radio mobile communications Techniques and examples of evaluation period for radio link monitoring (RLM) in New Radio (NR) mobile communications are described. An apparatus performs RLM with respect to a radio link with a cell of a wireless network. In performing the RLM, the apparatus determines whether an RLM reference signal (RLM-RS) is overlapped with one or more other reference signals and, responsive to a result of the determining indicating that the RLM-RS is at least partially overlapped with the one or more other reference signals, extends an evaluation period for the RLM.
US10924936B2	Apparatus, method, and program for exchanging information between a plurality of wireless systems There is provided an apparatus that acquires information indicating a result of detection of a communication node managed by a second frequency usage control system; and notifies the second frequency usage control system of first sharable information generated from first frequency usage information related to a first communication node managed by a first frequency usage control system. The first sharable information being held by a first database included in the first frequency usage control system.
US10924930B2	Core network attachment through standalone non-3GPP access networks Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for attaching a remote unit to a mobile core network via a non-3GPP access network. One apparatus includes a processor that initiates a first authentication procedure with a remote unit over the access network and sends an attach request to the core network on behalf of the remote unit. The processor receives an attachment authentication request from the core network and transforms the attachment authentication request into authentication request of the first authentication procedure. The processor further uses an authentication response of the first authentication procedure to complete attachment to the core network. In certain embodiments, the apparatus also includes first and second network interfaces that communicate with the remote unit over the access network and with the core network, respectively.
US10924925B2	Secure pairing for devices with near field communication tags equipped with authentication Techniques for secure pairing for devices with Near Field Communications (NFC) tags equipped with authentication are provided. In one aspect a device with a passive near field communication tag including a private key for authentication is provided. The device may send a challenge request to a host device including an active NFC tag via a wireless communication protocol. The challenge request may be combined with a shared secret value known to the device and the host device to create a challenge request seed. The challenge request seed may be combined with the private key to compute a verified challenge request response. A challenge request response may be received from the host device via the wireless communication protocol. The challenge request response and verified challenge request response may be compared to authenticate the host device to the device.
US10924924B1	Out-of-band key sharing using near-field communication A vehicle includes a keypad mounted to an exterior of the vehicle, the keypad having a plurality of buttons, each button representing both a first value and a second value. The vehicle further includes a body controller, programmed to receive an input sequence entered via the keypad, validate whether the input sequence matches a predefined keycode, assuming the input sequence correctly entered the first value or the second value according to indications of which values of the keycode are the first value and which are the second value, and confirm pairing a mobile device to the vehicle responsive to the input sequence matching the keycode.
US10924920B2	System and method for internet of things (IoT) device validation A system and method are described for validating an IoT device. For example, a method in accordance with one embodiment comprises: generating a first random value to be used as a first offset into a first block of program code of an Internet of Things (IoT) device; transmitting a challenge request message to the IoT device, the challenge request including the first offset or data based on the first offset; receiving a challenge response message transmitted by the IoT device, the challenge response message comprising first authentication data for the first block of IoT device program code; and using the first authentication data to attempt to validate the first block of program code.
US10924912B2	Method for transmitting and receiving data through relay in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor Disclosed are a method for transmitting and receiving data through a relay in a wireless communication system and an apparatus therefor. Specifically, a method for transmitting and receiving, by a remote user equipment (UE), data to and from a network through a relay UE in a wireless communication system includes: recognizing that small data to be transmitted to the network is generated; performing a discovery procedure through the relay UE and a PC5 interface; and transmitting a PC5 message including the small data to the relay UE when it is verified that the relay UE has an ability to transmit the small data to the network in the discovery procedure, in which when it is indicated that the relay UE supports a small data transmitting procedure by a PC5 discovery message received from the relay UE in the discovery procedure, it may be determined that the relay UE has the ability to transmit the small data to the network.
US10924911B2	Method and apparatus for inter-cluster data transmission and reception A method for transmitting and receiving data between a first cluster and a second cluster by a first device of the first cluster, the first device, and a second device are provided. The method includes notifying a second device of the second cluster of a presence of the first device through a discovery beacon, transmitting information about a service that the first device provides to the second device, receiving a data path setup request from the second device that updates a channel active period to be equal to a channel active period of the first device based on the discovery beacon, and transmitting a data path setup response to the second device in response to the data path setup request, wherein a data path is established between the first device and the second device and is used to transmit or receive data to/from the second device.
US10924908B2	Method, system, and device for transmitting an emergency message A method and system for retransmitting an emergency message including receiving, at a communication device, the emergency message including a first identifier indicative of a communication type and a second identifier indicative of a type of emergency. An electronic processor of the communication device selects, for distribution of the emergency message, a plurality of communication channels and at least one communication type based on the second identifier. The electronic processor prioritizes the plurality of communication channels and the at least one communication type according to a transmission priority having a higher priority associated with at least one of the group consisting of the first identifier and the second identifier. Then, the electronic processor controls transmission of the emergency message according to the transmission priority over the plurality of communication channels and the at least one communication type.
US10924907B2	Apparatus of a user equipment adapted for receiving emergency notification information used in mobile communication and method for receiving emergency notification information A communication device is provided comprising a receiver configured to detect whether it can receive emergency notification information of a radio cell and, if it cannot receive the emergency notification information of the radio cell, search for another radio cell based on the possibility to receive emergency notification information of the other radio cell. Further, the communication device comprises a controller configured to, if the receiver has found another radio cell based on the possibility to receive emergency notification information of the other radio cell, initiate a reselection of the other radio cell.
US10924902B2	Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium An information processing apparatus according to the present application includes an acquiring unit and a notification unit. The acquiring unit acquires riding position information related to a position of a virtual riding point that corresponds to a riding point that is used to ride in a moving vehicle and that is virtual set. The notification unit notifies, when a user satisfies condition information that indicates a condition related to behavior of the user approaching the virtual riding point, the user of the information related to the position indicated by the riding position information.
US10924901B2	Distributed wireless communication system for moving vehicles A wireless communication system and method for a moving vehicle having a plurality of carriages is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of routers, each router being arranged in a separate carriage and each router being configured to receive and transmit wireless data communication to and from a stationary communication server outside said moving vehicle through at least one exterior mobile network via at least one antenna, wherein said at least one exterior mobile network provides at least one data link; receive and transmit data packets to and from at least one client onboard the moving vehicle; and communicate with every other router in said moving vehicle in order to receive and transmit data packets to and from said every other router, thereby forming an onboard router network.
US10924899B2	Method and apparatus for delivery of application services Systems and processes that incorporate teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving a request for a streaming video application service from a mobile device and, responsive to determining a relationship between a service provider of a wireless access point and a service provider of a cellular network providing the streaming video application service via the cellular services. Responsive to determining that the wireless access point is in a communication range of the mobile device based on a proximity of the wireless access point to the mobile device, a communication session is initiated between the mobile device and the wireless access point. Delivery of the streaming video application service to the mobile device is switched from over the cellular network to over the wireless access point. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10924897B2	Electronic device for supporting profile call and profile call method An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may comprise: a communication circuit for supporting a call function; a memory for storing a database including contacts of a plurality of users, wherein the database contains a plurality of contact groups and a first user of the plurality of users belongs to a first contact group; and a processor configured to cause the communication circuit to transmit, to a user terminal of the first user, a request for a profile call, which comprises a contact of the first user and information on images corresponding to the first contact group, when a user input to send a call to the first user is received.
US10924892B2	Group communications method, device, and system Embodiments of the present invention relate to the communications field and provide a group communications method, device, and system to reduce a waste of an uplink resource and a downlink resource. The method may include obtaining, by a group communications server, group communication data to be sent by first user equipment and a cell identifier of a first cell, wherein the first cell provides a service for the first user equipment; obtaining, by the group communications server according to the cell identifier of the first cell, a group identifier of a first mobile group corresponding to the cell identifier of the first cell from a first preset correspondence; and sending, by the group communications server, the group communication data to a user equipment in the first mobile group other than the first user equipment according to the group identifier of the first mobile group.
US10924891B1	Intelligent messaging-channel selection and related features for alert systems, systems incorporating same and methods and software therefor An alert system, for alerting target subscribers, that automatically selects which of one or more messaging channels the alert system will use to send alert messages to the target subscribers. In some embodiments for cellular communication networks, an alert system of the present disclosure automatically selects between one or more broadcast messaging channels and one or more point-to-point messaging channels. In some embodiments, the automatic selection of the messaging channel attempts to maximize the number of target subscribers alerted in a predetermined alert-dissemination time. In some embodiments, an alert system of the present disclosure includes one or more user interfaces that allow a user to establish messaging parameters, including various categories of target subscribers to include as desired recipients of the alert message(s). Various methods for implementing one or more aspects of any of the alert systems of the present disclosure are also disclosed.
US10924887B2	System and method for providing data services on vehicles Devices, systems, methods and computer-readable media are provided for data communication to and from a vehicle. A device is provided that includes memory storing processor-executable instructions; and at least one processor in communication with the memory that executes the stored instructions to: receive, from at least one user on the vehicle, at least one request for data communication; identify a plurality of communication links available at a current location of the moving vehicle; form an adaptive bonded communication link using the plurality of communication links to aggregate throughput across the plurality of communication links for the requested data communication, wherein the adaptive bonded communication link is configured to adapt to data communication requirements for the requested data communication and to data communication characteristics of the plurality of communication links as the vehicle moves. Corresponding methods, computer system products, uses, and computer-readable media are also provided.
US10924886B2	Visitation tracking system The present invention relates to a system to facilitate the identification of geo-cells, and the distribution of media content. A visitation tracking system is configured to retrieve location data from a client device, identify a geo-cell from among a set of geo-cells based on the location data, access a database that comprises media content associated with one or more physical location within the geo-cell, ranking a first media content among the media content, and loading the first media content at the client device based on the ranking, according to certain example embodiments.
US10924884B2	Methods for determining and displaying a local page for a mobile device and systems thereof A mobile device-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes receiving, at a mobile device, preference information from a user, identifying a selection, by the user, of a predetermined page to be displayed by the mobile device, in response to the identifying of the selection, retrieving content via a wireless connection based on the preference information, the content including one or more news articles selected by a content provider based on the preference information, automatically designing a layout of one or more objects associated with the retrieved content for display on the mobile device, and outputting the retrieved content on the predetermined page of the mobile device.
US10924879B2	Sound effect controlling method and sound outputting device with dynamic gain adjustment A sound effect controlling method and a sound outputting device with dynamic gain adjustment are disclosed. The sound effect controlling method includes the following steps. An original left sound signal and an original right sound signal are transformed to a virtual center sound signal, a virtual left sound signal, a virtual left surrounding sound signal, a virtual right surrounding sound signal and a virtual right sound signal according to a center gain, a left gain, a left surrounding gain, a right surrounding gain and a right gain, which are calculated according to a rotation angle and a dual sound relationship. An updated left sound signal and an updated right sound signal are obtained according to the virtual center sound signal, the virtual left sound signal, the virtual left surrounding sound signal, the virtual right surrounding sound signal and the virtual right sound signal.
US10924877B2	Audio signal processing method, terminal and storage medium thereof An audio signal processing method, includes: acquiring 5.1-channel audio signals; acquiring head related transfer function (HRTF) data corresponding to each virtual speaker box in 5.1-channel virtual speaker boxes based on coordinates of the 5.1-channel virtual speaker boxes in a virtual environment; obtaining processed 5.1-channel audio signals by processing corresponding channel audio signals in the 5.1-channel audio signals based on the HRTF data corresponding to each virtual speaker box; and synthesizing the processed 5.1-channel audio signals into a stereo audio signal.
US10924870B2	Acoustic feedback event monitoring system for hearing assistance devices The present disclosure relates to tracking of acoustic feedback events of a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid. Information about the acoustic feedback events is stored for analysis. Such information is useful for programming acoustic feedback cancellers and other parameters of a hearing assistance device.
US10924869B2	Use of periauricular muscle signals to estimate a direction of a user's auditory attention locus A sound processing system measures one or more periauricular muscle signals from one or more periauricular muscles of a user. Additionally, the sound processing system computes, based on the periauricular muscle signals, an estimate of an angle corresponding to a direction of a current auditory attention locus of the user with respect to a reference point or plane. The sound processing system controls, based on the estimate of the angle, an operating characteristic of the sound processing system.
US10924866B2	Piezoelectric speaker An apparatus including a first member; a first array of flexible actuators connected to the first member, where each of the flexible actuators includes a piezoelectric member and an extension on the piezoelectric member; and a first flexible membrane connected to the first array of flexible actuators. Each of the piezoelectric members is configured to be activated to move their respective extensions. Each of the extensions, when moved by their respective piezoelectric members, is configured to move the first flexible membrane.
US10924865B2	Speaker The present disclosure provides a speaker including a frame having an accommodating space, a vibration system and a magnetic circuit system that are accommodated in the accommodating space. The vibration system includes a first diaphragm configured to vibrate and produce sound, a voice coil located below the first diaphragm and configured to drive the first diaphragm to vibrate and produce sound, a flexible circuit board electrically connected to the voice coil and elastically supporting the voice coil, and a second diaphragm fixed to the flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board includes a first fixing portion connected to the voice coil, a second fixing portion disposed opposite to and separately from the first fixing portion, and an elastic arm connecting the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion. An orthogonal projection of the elastic arm toward the second diaphragm is partially located within a range of the second diaphragm.
US10924861B2	Speaker A speaker is provided, including a holder, a diaphragm fixed to the holder, and a voice coil located under the diaphragm and configured to drive the diaphragm to vibrate to sound. The diaphragm includes a diaphragm body, a protruding portion extending from the diaphragm body while being bent towards the voice coil, and a dome fitted to the protruding portion. The protruding portion includes a first wall and a second wall connected to the first wall and parallel to the diaphragm body. The diaphragm body is provided with a suspension disposed around the dome. The speaker of the present disclosure has the diaphragm of an improved structure, which greatly increases the adhesion between the dome and the diaphragm, effectively improves the reliability of the product, reduces the total harmonic distortion, and improves the acoustic performance of the product.
US10924856B2	Touch bluetooth headset A touch Bluetooth headset includes a housing, a touchpad, a main board, a Bluetooth antenna, a first thimble and a second thimble. The touchpad is a flexible touchpad, the main board and the touchpad are opposite and fixed on the housing, and the touchpad is provided with a plurality of metal contacts. The first thimble and the second thimble have one end fixed to the main board and other end extending toward the touchpad and abutting against the metal contacts. The Bluetooth antenna is laid on the touchpad and connected to the metal contacts. The touch Bluetooth headset may be designed to be more miniaturized; additionally, an additional Bluetooth antenna is added in the touchpad and the Bluetooth antenna is jacked up by the above thimbles, which reduces the electromagnetic shielding, thereby the micro Bluetooth headset has a better signal transmission distance.
US10924853B1	Speaker normalization system System, method, and various embodiments for providing a speaker normalization system are described herein. An embodiment operates by identifying a plurality of audio output devices connected to an audio source. For each audio output device, a set of technical capabilities and a relative position of the audio output device is identified. An audio configuration is calculated based on both the set of technical capabilities and the relative position of each audio output device, and which audio output devices are identified. The calculated audio configuration is provided to each identified audio output device. Audio is provided to each of the identified audio output devices.
US10924851B2	Audio interaction device, data processing method and computer storage medium An audio interaction device includes a shell, multiple microphones located in multiple accommodation portions of the shell, at least one processor and a memory device configured to store a computer program capable of running on the processor. The processor is configured to run the computer program to execute the following operations. Audio signals obtained by the multiple microphones are identified, and the audio signals are processed. The multiple microphones are boundary microphones and arranged at positions close to a first surface of the shell of the audio interaction device, and the first surface is attached or close to a placement surface on which the audio interaction device is placed.
US10924848B2	Throwable microphone lighting with light indication Some embodiments include a throwable microphone system. A throwable microphone system may include: a throwable microphone body; a throwable microphone disposed within the throwable microphone body; a throwable wireless transceiver that receives audio signals from the throwable microphone and wirelessly communicates the audio signals to a remote transceiver and receives a light configuration signal from the remote transceiver; a controller in electrical communication with the throwable microphone and the throwable wireless transceiver that establishes a light configuration state based at least in part on the light configuration signal; and a plurality of lights in electrical communication with the controller, the plurality of lights illuminate based on the light configuration state.
US10924845B2	Microphone having an airtight back chamber A microphone includes an outer casing, a carrier disposed in the outer casing, and a sound receiving module connected to the carrier. The carrier has a through hole opposite to the sound receiving module. An airtight unit includes a shock absorber and an airtight member cooperating with the outer casing and the carrier to define an airtight back chamber configured to generate a pneumatic wave when a mechanical vibration wave is transmitted to the outer casing. A damping material closes the through hole and is configured to change the phase of the pneumatic wave when the latter passes therethrough such that the pneumatic wave and the mechanical vibration wave can offset each other when they are transmitted to the sound receiving module.
US10924844B1	Far-field marine sound system including coaxial speaker horn A far-field, marine sound system including a coaxial speaker horn composed of a pair of horn bodies, each having an opening, a mouth and a sound pathway extending between the opening and the mouth. The pair of horns bodies include a first horn body contained within a second horn body, the horn bodies having aligned longitudinal axes. A first speaker is coupled to the first horn body and arranged to project sound into the first horn through the mouth, through the sound pathway and out of the first horn body through the opening, and a second speaker coupled to the second horn body and arranged to project sound into the second horn body through the mouth, through the sound pathway and out of the second horn body through the opening. The speaker horn bodies and speakers are contained with an aerodynamically-contoured housing.
US10924841B2	Bluetooth sport earphone A Bluetooth sport earphone, including a left earphone and a right earphone and a controller. The controller comprises a casing, a main control circuit board, a battery and a Bluetooth module, the Bluetooth earphone further includes a left wire, a right wire and a cable antenna electrically connected to the main control circuit board; the cable antenna is mounted on at least one of the casing, the left wire and the right wire. The present application provides a cable antenna, and the cable antenna is mounted in the casing, or/and the left wire, or/and the right wire, which can facilitate the arrangement of the cable antenna and determine the size, length and arrangement position of the antenna, such that the stability and intensity of the signal transmitting is improved, and the signal intensity of the wireless communication of the Bluetooth earphone is improved, and the communication stability is ensured.
US10924836B1	Techniques for improving glass earcup drop performance An earpiece includes a glass earcup having an outer exposed surface, an inner surface, and an edge extending around the perimeter of the glass earcup. The earpiece further includes an upper enclosure to which the glass earcup is laminated, and a protective coating lining the edge of the glass earcup.
US10924835B2	Voice collection device The present disclosure provides a voice collection device, comprising: a housing; a microphone assembly disposed inside the housing and including a microphone main body and a microphone circuit board; and a sealing structure disposed between the microphone assembly and an inner side of the housing and including a dust filter and a first adhesive layer. One side of the microphone circuit board is connected to the dust filter. The other side of the microphone circuit board is connected to the microphone main body. The microphone circuit board and the dust filter are bonded to the inner side of the housing. A sound hole is configured on the microphone main body. A first through-hole is configured at a position on the microphone circuit board corresponding to the sound hole. A second through-hole is configured at a position on the housing corresponding to the first through-hole.
US10924834B1	Display device with transverse planar microphone arrays Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for display devices with transverse planar microphone arrays. In one embodiment, an example device may include a frame that forms a rear portion of the device, a display assembly coupled to the frame, where the display assembly forms a front portion of the device, and a first microphone hole extending through a front face of the display assembly. The device may include a second microphone hole extending through the front face of the display assembly, a speaker coupled to the frame, a power adapter receptacle coupled to the frame, and a fabric cover disposed over the frame, the fabric cover comprising an aperture aligned with the power adapter receptacle. Sound output from the speaker may be directed towards the rear portion of the device.
US10924829B2	Speaker box The present disclosure provides a speaker box including a shell, a speaker box, a support wall formed by the inner extension of the shell, and a sound guide channel formed in the receiving space. The speaker is fixed to the support wall. The speaker box includes a surrounding wall formed by the inner extension of the shell and a cover plate arranged on the surrounding wall. The shell, surrounding wall, support wall and cover plate are jointly enclosed as auxiliary sound cavity. The support wall is provided with a through-hole, and the auxiliary sound cavity is communicated with the front cavity through the through-hole to form the resonant cavity structure. The speaker box further includes a leakage to achieve the sound pressure balance inside and outside of the shell. Compared with the related art, the high frequency acoustic performance of the speaker box of the present disclosure is excellent.
US10924822B2	Segment types as delimiters and addressable resource identifiers An example device for processing media data is configured to parse a bitstream including the media data, the bitstream being formatted according to Common Media Application Format (CMAF), detect, during the parsing, a file type (FTYP) value for a CMAF track file of the bitstream, determine that a CMAF header of the CMAF track file starts with the FTYP value, and process one or more CMAF fragments following the CMAF header of the CMAF track file. The device may additionally be configured to detect one or more segment type (STYP) values in the bitstream, determine that each of the one or more STYP values corresponds to a start of a respective one of the CMAF fragments, and process each of the CMAF fragments starting from the corresponding STYP value.
US10924821B2	Providing advanced playback and control functionality to video client Systems and methods for providing playback features to a device are disclosed. A manifest may be generated, which may comprise data associated with a content asset. A state file may be generated, which may comprise data associated with the manifest. Using one or more of the manifest and the state file, a device may modify segments of the content asset or may playback segments of the content asset.
US10924818B2	Methods, systems, and media for presenting supplemental content relating to media content based on state information that indicates a subsequent visit to the content interface In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, mechanisms for presenting recommended media content items are provided. In some implementations, a method for providing media guidance is provided, the method comprising: receiving a request for supplemental content relating to a program being presented by a media device; causing a content interface to be presented on a mobile device; identifying the program that is being presented on a media device; determining keywords associated with the program, wherein each of the keywords is associated with a particular portion of the program; obtaining and storing supplemental content items corresponding to the program based on the keywords; causing the content interface to present a first supplemental content item; receiving state information associated with the mobile device that indicates a subsequent visit to the content interface; and causing the content interface to present a second supplemental content item based on the state information.
US10924813B2	Reception apparatus, reception method, transmission apparatus, transmission method, program, and broadcasting system Disclosed herein is a reception apparatus for receiving transmitted AV (Audio/Video) content, including: an extractor configured to extract trigger information associated with control of an application program to be executed in conjugation with the AV content; and a controller configured, in response to a command indicated by the extracted trigger information, to control execution of the application program and, if a video of the AV content is switched, execute any one of continuation and termination of the application program that is active.
US10924811B2	Compensation device for maintaining a desired signal quality in transmitted signals A compensation device for maintaining a desired signal quality in transmitted signals includes a signal strength loss curve comparison component configured to compare a predetermined signal strength loss curve to a low band signal strength of a radio-frequency (RF) signal in an amplified forward path of a premise device. The compensation device also includes a gain curve adjustment component configured to output an adjusted gain curve across the RF signal in response to a comparison by the signal strength loss curve comparison component.
US10924810B2	Reception device, reception method, transmission device, and transmission method The present technique relates to a reception device, a reception method, a transmission device, and a transmission method, capable of flexibly supporting various operation modes. A service package unit processes, on a per-service basis, using an IP address included in each of packets, a particular service and a shared service related to the particular service, among a plurality of services transmitted via a broadcast wave of digital broadcasting using an IP transmission scheme. Accordingly, it is possible to flexibly support various operation modes in the digital broadcasting using the IP transmission scheme. It would be possible, for example, to apply the present technique to a television receiver.
US10924808B2	Automatic speech recognition for live video comments In one embodiment, a system includes a microphone, memory, and a processor. The processor is operable to access environmental sounds captured by the microphone while the user is watching a live video. The processor is further operable to determine, by analyzing the captured sounds, a response by the user to the live video and generate a comment or a reaction element based on the determined response by the user to the live video. The processor is further operable to post the generated comment or reaction element for display along with the live video.
US10924806B2	Video playing control method and apparatus, and video playing system Content of a video is parsed to identify one or more topics of the content. The video is divided into one or more video clips corresponding to a video playback of one or more topics. One or more titles corresponding to, and descriptive of, the one or more video clips are displayed. One or more visual effects corresponding to the one or more titles and indicative of corresponding playback statuses of the one or more video clip are displayed. A video clip is played, where the video clip is based on a particular title of the one or more titles selected from a time point determined based on a corresponding playback status of the video clip.
US10924805B2	Methods and systems for content storage Provided are methods and systems for reducing content storage space and network resources. A device, such as a network storage device, can receive a plurality of requests to record a content item with varying start times and end times. The network device can map the start time and end time of each request to a subscriber, premises, and/or device. The network device can determine the earliest of the start times associated with the content item and the latest of the end times associated with the content item. In an aspect, the network device can make a recording, starting at the earliest start time and ending at the latest end time.
US10924800B2	Computerized system and method for automatically detecting and rendering highlights from streaming videos Disclosed are systems and methods for improving interactions with and between computers in content generating, searching, hosting and/or providing systems supported by or configured with personal computing devices, servers and/or platforms. The systems interact to identify and retrieve data within or across platforms, which can be used to improve the quality of data used in processing interactions between or among processors in such systems. The disclosed systems and methods provide systems and methods for automatically detecting and rendering highlights from streaming videos in real-time. As a streaming video is being broadcast over the Internet, the disclosed systems and methods determine each type of scene from the streaming video, and automatically score highlight scenes. The scored highlight scenes are then communicated to users as compiled video segments, which can be over any type of channel or platform accessible to a user's device and network that enables content rendering and user interaction.
US10924795B2	Image display device and operating method thereof An image display device includes: a processor; a memory configured to store channel information corresponding to at least one channel; and at least one program which is stored in the memory and executed by the processor. The program may include instructions for controlling a display so as to move a channel indicator in a first or second direction on a channel scroll bar and to display channel information of a channel corresponding to a point at which the channel indicator is located, in response to a first input of pressing a channel-up or channel-down key for a long time, and for switching a current channel to the channel corresponding to the point at which the channel indicator is located and displaying an image corresponding to the switched channel, in response to a second input of releasing the channel-up or channel-down key.
US10924794B2	Remote controller, display apparatus, system and method for controlling thereof A remote controller is provided. The remote controller includes an input interface; a communicator; a storage; and a processor configured to: transmit, to the display apparatus via the communicator, a signal indicating control instructions based on a user input received through the input interface, receive, from the display apparatus via the communicator, information related to a first control code for controlling a first source device of the at least one source device based on the control instructions, identify the first control code from a first control code set stored in the storage based on the information related to the first control code, and control the communicator to transmit a first control signal indicating the first control code to the first source device.
US10924793B2	Generic streaming media device configured as set top box Methods and systems are described for setting up, in one embodiment, a generic streaming media device as a set-top box for a multichannel content provider that provides a content delivery service. The set up process can be performed automatically and as background operations while a user manually sets up the device, in foreground operations, for use with an online streaming media store or source of content. The set up process can use a device token that was previously associated with the multichannel content provider for use with the device during the set up process. The device token can be stored by the developer of the device and sent by the developer to the multichannel content provider during a set up process of the device; the device token can be opaque to the developer but provides information used by the multichannel content provider to set up the device as a set top box.
US10924792B2	System and method for surveying broadcasting ratings A system and method in which a TV signal reception device (e.g., set top box) receives a broadcast signal, sends the broadcast signal to a TV, and sends an event signal to a rating statistics information server or associated user terminal when a predetermined condition occurs, to ultimately cause an associated user terminal to generate fingerprint data of audio from the TV and to provide the fingerprint data to the server so as to facilitate channel identification and generation of ratings statistics.
US10924787B2	Synchronizing playback of segmented video content across multiple video playback devices Systems, methods, and devices for synchronizing playback of segmented video content across multiple video playback devices are described herein. In example implementations, a video server provides, to one or more playback devices, an age of a playlist for the video content. A particular playback device receives fragments of the video content from the video server and schedules the video fragments for playback. If the actual playback time of a video fragment is not aligned with its scheduled playback time, then video fragment is modified, e.g., by adding video frames to or removing video frames from the video fragment. Modification of the video fragments continues until the actual playback times of the video fragments synchronize with their respective scheduled playback times.
US10924784B2	Transmitting device, transmitting method, receiving device, and receiving method A receiving side can perform interactive processing based on information of an object. Image data is coded to obtain a video stream having coded image data. The video stream is transmitted in a state of being added with information of an object detected on the basis of image data. For example, information of an object includes coded data obtained by coding one-bit data showing a shape of the object, information of a region that is a rectangular area enclosing the object, display priority information of the region, text information that explains the object, and the like. The receiving side can acquire information of an object without the need of detecting an object by processing image data, and without depending on its own performance, and is allowed to perform interactive processing based on information of an object in an excellent manner.
US10924781B2	Method and system for real-time transcoding of MPEG-DASH on-demand media segments while in transit from content host to dash client A system, method and computer program product for real-time post-processing system that transforms MPEG-DASH on-demand media streams, including a DASH media player device; an intercepting media server device; a MPEG-DASH content origin server device; and a proxy media client device coupled to the DASH media player device and the intercepting media server device and configured to intercept MPEG-DASH HTTP requests from the DASH media player device and forward the intercepted requests to the intercepting media server device instead of the MPEG-DASH content origin server device. The intercepting media server device is configured to act as an HTTP proxy device, and forward the intercepted requests to the MPEG-DASH content origin server, and with each corresponding MPEG-DASH media subsegment acquired perform analysis of the video media content within the subsegment and apply selective transcoding.
US10924770B2	Methods and systems for selective media distribution for a vehicle entertainment system Networking methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle, e.g. an aircraft. One method includes registering with a switching device, multicast network addresses assigned to each of a plurality of regions of an aircraft, each region including a plurality of seat devices configured to store media files of a media library of an in-flight entertainment system, the media files assigned to one of a plurality of tiers. A range of the multicast network addresses are reserved for each tier and the multicast network addresses are distributed across different regions of the aircraft, based on where media files are intended to be stored. Based on registered multicast network addresses, the switching device selectively forwards specific media files associated with specific multicast network addresses for storage at one or more seat devices located within a region associated with the specific multicast network address.
US10924769B2	Segmentation method and method for signaling segmentation of a coding tree unit A method for encoding at least one image, including subdividing the image into a plurality of blocks and subdividing at least one current block into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a rectangular or square shape and the second portion complements the first portion in the current block. The second portion has a geometric shape with m sides, wherein m>4. Then the first and second portions are encoded.
US10924766B2	Reducing latency in video encoding and decoding Techniques and tools for reducing latency in video encoding and decoding by constraining latency due to reordering of video frames, and by indicating the constraint on frame reordering latency with one or more syntax elements that accompany encoded data for the video frames. For example, a real-time communication tool with a video encoder sets a syntax element that indicates a constraint on frame reordering latency, which is consistent with inter-frame dependencies between multiple frames of a video sequence, then outputs the syntax element. A corresponding real-time communication tool with a video decoder receives the syntax element that indicates the constraint on frame reordering latency, determines the constraint on frame reordering latency based on the syntax element, and uses the constraint on frame reordering latency to determine when a reconstructed frame is ready for output (in terms of output order).
US10924765B2	Video bitstream encoding and decoding with restrictions on signaling to improve viewer experience A method for encoding a video bitstream by an encoder device includes generating hypothetical reference decoder parameters in a video parameter set, generating the video parameter set and a video parameter set video usability information syntax structure, and encoding the video bitstream having a constant picture rate. The hypothetical reference decoder parameters include a fixed picture rate general flag, a fixed picture rate coded video sequence flag and a temporal distance, the video parameter set includes a video parameter set video usability information present flag, and the video parameter set video usability information syntax structure includes a picture rate present video parameter set flag, a picture rate present flag, a constant picture rate value and an average picture rate.
US10924764B2	Image processing method and image processing apparatus An image processing method of performing filtering on image blocks using a plurality of deblocking filters having different filter strengths includes: a first parameter calculating step of calculating a first parameter indicating a boundary strength; a second parameter calculating step of calculating a second parameter indicating a limit value for each of the deblocking filters, based on the first parameter and a quantization parameter; and a selecting step of selecting a deblocking filter to be used in the filtering from among the deblocking filters, using one or more threshold values which are determined based on the second parameter.
US10924760B2	Signaling of state information for a decoded picture buffer and reference picture lists Innovations for signaling state of a decoded picture buffer (“DPB”) and reference picture lists (“RPLs”). In example implementations, rather than rely on internal state of a decoder to manage and update DPB and RPLs, state information about the DPB and RPLs is explicitly signaled. This permits a decoder to determine which pictures are expected to be available for reference from the signaled state information. For example, an encoder determines state information that identifies which pictures are available for use as reference pictures (optionally considering feedback information from a decoder about which pictures are available). The encoder sets syntax elements that represent the state information. In doing so, the encoder sets identifying information for a long-term reference picture (“LTRP”), where the identifying information is a value of picture order count least significant bits for the LTRB. The encoder then outputs the syntax elements as part of a bitstream.
US10924757B2	Apparatus and method for encoding or decoding video Disclosed are a method of encoding a video, including determining a motion vector resolution of a current block, determining a motion vector of the current block according to the motion vector resolution of the current block, predicting and encoding current block using a motion vector of the current block, and encoding information on the motion vector resolution of the current block.
US10924753B2	Modular motion estimation and mode decision engine An apparatus may include a memory to receive an image frame to encode; and a modular motion estimation engine to process the image frame. The modular motion estimation engine includes modular motion estimation circuitry comprising a multiplicity of motion estimation circuits, and a motion estimation kernel for execution on the modular motion estimation circuitry to send the image frame through one or more configurable execution pipelines that each execute motion estimation over one or more of the motion estimation circuits.
US10924748B2	Adaptive partition coding Although wedgelet-based partitioning seems to represent a better tradeoff between side information rate on the one hand and achievable variety in partitioning possibilities on the other hand, compared to contour partitioning, the ability to alleviate the constraints of the partitioning to the extent that the partitions have to be wedgelet partitions, enables applying relatively uncomplex statistical analysis onto overlaid spatially sampled texture information in order to derive a good predictor for the bi-segmentation in a depth/disparity map. Thus, in accordance with a first aspect it is exactly the increase of the freedom which alleviates the signaling overhead provided that co-located texture information in form of a picture is present. Another aspect pertains the possibility to save side information rate involved with signaling a respective coding mode supporting irregular partitioning.
US10924744B2	Selective coding The present techniques include deriving a threshold to maintain an encoding bitrate and determining a percentage of change of a current frame N based on an impact to a bitrate budget. The present techniques also include marking a reference frame N−1 as non-referenceable in response to the percentage of change being smaller than the threshold and encoding a static portion of frame N as a skip and encoding a non-static portion of frame N by referencing the reference frame N−1. Finally, the present techniques include overwriting a surface of the reference frame N with portions of the reference frame N−1 that have changed as compared to frame N.
US10924743B2	Skipping evaluation stages during media encoding Various innovations in media encoding are presented herein. In particular, the innovations can reduce the computational complexity of encoding by selectively skipping certain evaluation stages during encoding. For example, based on analysis of decisions made earlier in encoding or based on analysis of media to be encoded, an encoder can selectively skip evaluation of certain coding tools (such as residual coding or rate-distortion-optimized quantization), skip evaluation of certain values for parameters or settings (such as candidate unit sizes or transform sizes, or candidate partition patterns for motion compensation), and/or skip evaluation of certain coding modes (such as frequency transform skip mode) that are not expected to improve rate-distortion performance during encoding.
US10924740B2	Control and use of chroma quantization parameter values Innovations in control and use of chroma quantization parameter (“QP”) values that depend on luma QP values. More generally, the innovations relate to control and use of QP values for a secondary color component that depend on QP values for a primary color component. For example, during encoding, an encoder determines a QP index from a primary component QP and secondary component QP offset. The encoder maps the QP index to a secondary component QP, which has an extended range. The encoder outputs at least part of a bitstream including the encoded content. A corresponding decoder receives at least part of a bitstream including encoded content. During decoding, the decoder determines a QP index from a primary component QP and secondary component QP offset, then maps the QP index to a secondary component QP, which has an extended range.
US10924735B2	Image processing apparatus and image processing method An image processing apparatus including a decoding section that decodes an encoded stream to generate a decoded image, and a filtering section that applies, with respect to a block boundary of the decoded image generated by the decoding section, a deblocking filter to pixels positioned near the block boundary based on a boundary strength value set on the basis of information associated with a newly introduced encoding process or a newly introduced main encoding process.
US10924729B2	Method and device for calibration The present invention provides a method and a device for calibration applied to the field of image processing. The method includes: acquiring a common two-dimensional image and an infrared image of a calibration object, wherein the calibration object carries a first pattern; calculating coordinates of the first pattern in the common two-dimensional image, acquiring coordinates of the first pattern in a global coordinate system, and calculating intrinsic parameters of a first camera device capturing the common two-dimensional image; and calculating coordinates of the first pattern in the infrared image, acquiring the coordinates of the first pattern in the global coordinate system, and calculating intrinsic parameters of a second camera device capturing the infrared image. The method for calibration is capable of enhancing calibration efficiency by a simple calibration method when calibrating a depth camera device.
US10924728B2	Head mounted display and light adjusting method thereof The disclosure provides a head mounted display (HMD) and a light adjusting method thereof. The HMD includes a housing, a first chamber, a second chamber, and a light source. The first chamber is disposed in the housing and disposed with a display, wherein the display plays a video content. The second chamber is disposed in the housing and adjacent to the first chamber, wherein a through hole is disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber, and the video content propagates from the first chamber to the second chamber via the through hole. The light source is disposed on at least one side of at least one of the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein the light source provides a light in response to the video content or a system state of the HMD.
US10924727B2	High-performance light field display simulator A simulator for light field displays. A high-performance simulator that can operate in real-time, allowing for VR-based evaluation of display designs. These capabilities allow for rapid exploration of display parameters (e.g. angular and hogel resolution, field of view, etc.), the visualization of how the angular spread of the rays that can affect quality and the evaluation of artifacts from light field processing. Additionally, the high-throughput nature of the simulation makes it amenable for use in the evaluation of light processing procedures such as those involved in light field rendering and compression contexts. The speed and ease with which one can explore light field display parameters makes this simulator the ideal tool for light field content design and evaluation.
US10924726B2	Three-dimensional display panel and three-dimensional display apparatus The present application discloses a display panel including a base substrate; a first micro LED array having a plurality of first micro LED pixels in a matrix along a first direction and a second direction on the base substrate; and a second micro LED array having a plurality of second micro LED pixels on a side of the first micro LED array distal to the base substrate, the plurality of second micro LED pixels being grouped into a plurality of groups of second micro LED pixels successively along the second direction, each of the plurality of groups of second micro LED pixels substantially along the first direction and comprising one or more rows of second micro LED pixels substantially along the first direction. Adjacent groups of the plurality of groups of second micro LED pixels are spaced apart from each other thereby exposing a portion of the first micro LED array.
US10924717B2	Method and system for creating wide-screen picture-dominance effect in a conventional motion-picture theater A system and method are disclosed for exhibiting wide-screen motion pictures, including in multiplex-style theaters, with an immersive, “virtual reality” picture-dominance effect not previously obtainable in such theaters. The invention uses a zero-gain or nominal-gain curved screen to accommodate a wide-screen presentation, and a digital projector capable of delivering fourteen foot-lamberts or more of light to the screen. It can support any theatrical aspect ratio for presentation, including 2.76:1. To eliminate image distortion, the invention uses mapping software to correct the image for the geometry of the auditorium and the shape of the screen. This correction is established for every aspect ratio displayed in the auditorium in which the invention is installed, and aspect ratios can be changed to display content with different aspect ratios during a program. The images delivered to viewers through the invention deliver the full benefit of the native aspect ratio in which they are displayed.
US10924713B2	Streaming and storing video content captured by an audio/video recording and communication device The present embodiments solve the problem of low-quality stored footage from video stream by storing copies of data packets at a local storage device of the A/V recording and communication device. The locally stored data is subsequently (e.g., after the live stream has terminated) uploaded to a remote storage device. If any data packets are lost during the upload process, those lost data packets can be re-sent from the local storage device to the remote storage device so that the complete recording can be stored at the remote storage device. The subsequent upload process may, in some embodiments, comprise a reliable data transfer protocol.
US10924711B1	Underwater camera assembly An underwater camera assembly for remotely viewing underwater video includes a pole that is gripped by a user thereby facilitating the user to extend the pole into a body of water. A disk is pivotally coupled to the pole such that the disk can be submerged in the body of water. A plurality of cameras is each coupled to the disk to capture underwater images. A display unit is coupled to the pole such that the display unit is visible to the user. The display unit is in electrical communication with each of the cameras. Thus, the display unit displays the imagery captured by the cameras to facilitate the user to see the underwater images.
US10924710B1	Method for managing avatars in virtual meeting, head-mounted display, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium The disclosure provides a method for managing a virtual meeting, a head-mounted display, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium. The method includes: detecting whether an external participant exists in an image capturing range of a front camera of the head-mounted display while the head-mounted display is participating the virtual meeting; in response to determining that the external participant existing in the image capturing range of the front camera of the head-mounted display, adding a specific avatar representing the external participant into the virtual meeting; identifying an appearance characteristic of the external participant; mapping the appearance characteristic of the external participant to an appearance of the specific avatar.
US10924708B2	Enhanced video interaction for a user interface of a telepresence network A telepresence device may relay video, audio, and/or measurement data to a user operating a control device. A user interface may permit the user to quickly view and/or understand temporally and/or spatially disparate information. The telepresence device may pre-gather looped video of spatially disparate areas in an environment. A temporal control mechanism may start video playback at a desired point in a current or historical video segment. Notations may be associated with time spans in a video and recalled by capturing an image similar to a frame in the time span of the video. An area of interest may be selected and video containing the area of interest may be automatically found. Situational data may be recorded and used to recall video segments of interest. The telepresence device may synchronize video playback and movement. A series of videos may be recorded at predetermined time intervals to capture visually trending information.
US10924707B2	Instant video communication connections Computing devices may implement instant video communication connections for video communications. Connection information for mobile computing devices may be maintained. A request to initiate an instant video communication may be received, and if authorized, the connection information for the particular recipient mobile computing device may be accessed. Video communication data may then be sent to the recipient mobile computing device according to the connection information so that the video communication data may be displayed at the recipient device as it is received. New connection information for different mobile computing devices may be added, or updates to existing connection information may also be performed. Connection information for some mobile computing devices may be removed.
US10924704B2	Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a display panel, a back cover accommodating the display panel, and a sound output unit including at least one sound output module disposed to overlap the display panel. The at least one sound output module includes a support plate including an uneven surface and a piezoelectric element attached on the uneven surface of the support plate and has a shape corresponding to the uneven surface of the support plate. Accordingly, a sound having a straight characteristic within an audible frequency domain may be output, thereby enhancing a sense of reality and an immersion of a viewer watching an image displayed by the display apparatus.
US10924701B2	Column amplifier reset circuit with comparator A column amplifier with a comparator for use in an image sensor includes an amplifier coupled to receive an input signal representative of an image charge from a pixel cell of the image sensor. An amplifier auto-zero switch is coupled between an input of the amplifier and an output of the amplifier. A feedback capacitor coupled to an input of the amplifier. An amplifier output switch coupled between the output of the amplifier and the feedback capacitor. A comparator includes a first input coupled the amplifier output switch. A comparator auto-zero switch is coupled between the first input of the comparator and an output of the comparator.
US10924691B2	Control device of movable type imaging device and control method of movable type imaging device [Object] To enable a user to image a free viewpoint video picture easily even in a place where it is difficult to install an imaging device at all times. [Solution] A control device of a movable type imaging device according to the present disclosure includes an imaging information acquiring section that acquires imaging information with regard to imaging from a plurality of movable type imaging devices having an imaging function; and an arrangement information calculating section that calculates arrangement information for arranging a plurality of the movable type imaging devices in order to generate a free viewpoint video picture by synthesizing an image imaged by a plurality of the movable type imaging devices on the basis of the imaging information.
US10924685B2	Night vision apparatus A night vision apparatus having a camera assembly with a camera housing that has a charge-coupled device image sensor, an infrared illuminator assembly, and a first base assembly. Further having a switch assembly and a display assembly. The camera housing has a top face, a bottom face, a front face, a lens, and an adaptor. The lens has a focal length of approximately 25 mm or 50 mm. The infrared illuminator assembly has a housing, an infrared illuminator lens, an infrared illuminator, and a supporting structure. The infrared illuminator is an approximately 2.5 watt illuminator that produces an approximately 10° main beam pattern. The infrared illuminator assembly is attached to the camera housing. The first base assembly has a suction cup secures the camera assembly onto a surface. The switch assembly is electrically connected to a battery assembly. The display receives and shows images captured by the camera assembly.
US10924680B2	Image capture control apparatus and method of controlling the same An image capture control apparatus that comprises an operation member configured to accept an MF operation that is an instructional operation for manual focus, and that switches a display magnification of a live view to one of a plurality of display magnifications including a first magnification and a second magnification that represents a greater enlargement than the first magnification, performs control to display a guide indicating a degree of focus at a focus detection position, and performs control to, when the live view is displayed at the second magnification, switch the live view to display at the first magnification and display the guide together with the live view at the first magnification if the MF operation is performed.
US10924678B2	Electronic device, control method for electronic device, and non-transitory computer readable medium An electronic device according to the present invention, includes: a specific operation member; an assigning unit configured to assign, in accordance with a designating operation by a user, a function to be executed in accordance with an operation with respect to the specific operation member; and a display controlling unit configured to control so as not to display a guide showing that function assignment to the specific operation member is possible even when a specific operation with respect to the specific operation member is performed in a case where function assignment by the assigning unit has been performed, and configured to control so as to display the guide in accordance with the specific operation with respect to the specific operation member in a case where function assignment by the assigning unit has not been performed.
US10924676B2	Real-time visual effects for a live camera view Visual effects for element of interest can be displayed within a live camera view in real time or substantially using a processing pipeline that does not immediately display an acquired image until it has been updated with the effects. In various embodiments, software-based approaches, such as fast convolution algorithms, and/or hardware-based approaches, such as using a graphics processing unit (GPU), can be used reduce the time between acquiring an image and displaying the image with various visual effects. These visual effects can include automatically highlighting elements, augmenting the color, style, and/or size of elements, casting a shadow on elements, erasing elements, substituting elements, or shaking and jumbling elements, among other effects.
US10924674B2	Combined mechanical and electronic image stabilization Systems and methods are disclosed for image signal processing. For example, methods may include determining a sequence of orientation estimates based on sensor data from one or more motion sensors; based on the sequence of orientation estimates, invoking a mechanical stabilization system to reject motions of an image sensor occurring within a first operating bandwidth with an upper cutoff frequency; receiving an image from the image sensor; based on the sequence of orientation estimates, invoking an electronic image stabilization module to correct the image for rotations of the image sensor occurring within a second operating bandwidth with a lower cutoff frequency to obtain a stabilized image, wherein the lower cutoff frequency is greater than the upper cutoff frequency; and storing, displaying, or transmitting an output image based on the stabilized image.
US10924670B2	System and apparatus for co-registration and correlation between multi-modal imagery and method for same The present disclosure provides an image capturing device that captures images of a first sensor that includes a first imaging modality, a second sensor that includes a first imaging modality and a third sensor that includes a second imaging modality. A controller connected with the first sensor, the second sensor and the third sensor, wherein the controller registers an image captured by the first sensor or the second sensor to an image captured by the third sensor.
US10924669B2	Persistent video camera and method of operation A camera reboots when a first timer or counter expires but defers when a connection enables a server to reset the first timer or counter. A connection is initiated when a second timer or counter expires in the event of idleness. Both timers can be compared with current system time to cause reconnection or reinitialization.
US10924667B2	Image sensor and image sensing method An image sensor and an image sensing method are provided. The image sensor may restore a high resolution image with respect to a high magnification based on sensing information corresponding to different fields of view (FOVs) and that is received through lens elements having a same focal length and different lens sizes.
US10924665B2	Image processing apparatus, imaging apparatus, control methods thereof, and storage medium for generating a display image based on a plurality of viewpoint images An image processing apparatus comprises at least one processor or circuit configured to perform the operations of following units: an obtaining unit configured to obtaining an image signal containing intensity information and angle information of an incident light beam, an operating unit configured to obtain a viewpoint changing operation and a focus position changing operation, and a processing unit configured to generate, based on a plurality of viewpoint images obtained based on the image signal, a display image by changing a viewpoint in accordance with the viewpoint changing operation, and changing a focus position in accordance with the focus position changing operation.
US10924664B2	Enhanced battery edge detection Enhanced battery edge detection devices, systems, and techniques are described herein. During an inspection process, an inspection system controls one or more non-visible light sources to illuminate a battery installed in an electronic device. The illumination activates a reflective pigment applied to at least a portion of an edge of the battery. The inspection system controls one or more cameras to capture at least one image of the illuminated battery installed in the electronic device. The at least one image is processed to detect the edge of the battery and to measure a gap size between the edge of the battery and a region of the electronic device proximate the edge of the battery. The electronic device and battery are flagged for further inspection if the measured gap size is below a threshold indicative of a zero gap event.
US10924661B2	Generating image capture configurations and compositions Techniques for image analysis and configuration modification are provided. A first context of a camera device is determined, where the first context includes a current location of the camera device. A plurality of prior images is identified based on the first context, where each of the plurality of prior images was captured within a predefined distance from the current location of the camera device. Further, a respective popularity score is generated for each of the plurality of prior images, based on one or more social media networks. Finally, a first set of configuration parameters is generated for the camera device, based at least in part on (i) a degree of difference between the first context and a second context associated with a first prior image of the plurality of prior images, and (ii) a first popularity score of the first prior image.
US10924660B2	Augmented reality markers in digital photography Systems, methods, and devices for calculating an error between a current pose estimation of a camera and a first pose estimation of a camera. A method includes receiving a first image captured by a camera and a first parameter measured by an inertial measurement unit associated with the camera. The method includes calculating an initial pose estimation for the camera based on the first parameter and calculating a current pose estimation for the camera based on a real-time parameter measured by the inertial measurement unit associated with the camera. The method includes calculating an error between the current pose estimation for the camera and the initial pose estimation for the camera. The method includes determining whether the error is within an acceptable margin of error and, in response to determining the error is within the acceptable margin of error, providing an indication to capture a second image with the camera.
US10924655B2	Image-capturing apparatus and control method thereof The image-capturing apparatus (100) includes an image sensor (14), a focus detector (42) performing focus detection using output from the image sensor; and a controller (50) configured to cause the focus detector to perform the focus detection and configured to control emission of a light emitter for illuminating an object and movement of a focus element for focusing. The controller selectively performs: a first focus detection process that causes the focus detector to perform the focus detection with the focus element being stopped while causing the light emitter to intermittently emit light; and a second focus detection process that causes the focus detector to perform the focus detection with the focus element being moved while causing the light emitter to intermittently emit the light.
US10924652B2	Monitoring apparatus and monitoring system A monitoring apparatus includes: a communication interface configured to receive an original image acquired by a camera; a storage configured to store the original image; a display configured to display the original image and a calibrated image obtained by dewarping the original image; and a controller configured to control operations of the communication interface, the storage, and the display, wherein, in a view mode in which only the calibrated image among the original image and the calibrated image is displayed, in response to the calibrated image being selected, the display is configured to display a mini map which shows the original image in a portion of the selected calibrated image.
US10924646B2	Camera system, lens unit, and camera body There are provided a camera system, a lens unit, and a camera body that can improve feeling and sound to be given to an operator at the time of mounting of the lens unit and the time of operation of the lens unit. A camera system includes a lens unit that includes a lens mount and a camera body that includes a body mount. The lens mount includes a lens-reference surface that is to be in contact with the body mount, a cylindrical portion that extends toward the body mount from the lens-reference surface, and a plurality of bayonet claws that are provided in a circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion and extend outward in a radial direction. The body mount includes a body-reference surface that is to be in contact with the lens-reference surface, a body claw that is to be engaged with the bayonet claws, and an elastic member that has a contact surface to be in contact with the cylindrical portion. The elastic member biases the cylindrical portion in the radial direction in a case where the lens unit is mounted on the body mount.
US10924644B2	Camera module with isolated focusing and stabilization mechanism A camera module is disclosed. The camera module includes first and second housings, respectively including first and second lens groupings and first and second magnets, a third housing including a bottom surface, a wall surface, and first and second coils, a circuit board include an image sensor, the board adjacent to the third housing. The first housing is moveable in a first direction by interaction between the first magnet and first coil for adjusting a focus. The second housing is moveable in a second direction by interaction between the second magnet and second coil for anti-shake compensation.
US10924642B2	Apparatus for securing a camera to a point-of-sale device Exemplary embodiments provide an apparatus for securing a camera to a Point-of-Sale (POS) device. The apparatus includes an arm assembly having a first arm section and a second arm section. The second arm section is couplable to the first arm section and has a structure that complements the first arm section. The arm assembly is configured for mounting on a light arm of a POS device by securing the first arm section and the second arm section around the light arm using one or more screws. The apparatus also includes a detachable camera housing configured for attaching to a distal end of the arm assembly and for housing a camera. The camera housing has an opening for a lens of the camera. The apparatus further includes a protective layer configured for disposing in the camera housing to protect the lens of the camera.
US10924638B2	Compact, low cost VCSEL projector for high performance stereodepth camera A VCSEL projector and method for using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) array comprising a plurality of VCSELs; a micro-lens array coupled to the VCSEL array and having a plurality of lenses, and each of the plurality of lenses is positioned over a VCSEL in the VCSEL array; and a projection lens coupled to the micro-lens array (MLA), where light emitted by the VCSEL array is projected as a sequence of patterns onto an object by the projection lens.
US10924637B2	Playback method, playback device and computer-readable storage medium A playback method, a playback device and computer-readable storage medium related to the data processing field. The playback method includes acquiring several frames in a video and device movement information of a shooting device when the video is shot; acquiring an initial viewing angle and a current viewing angle of a playback terminal used for playing the several frames; determining a frame corresponding to the current viewing angle according to the device movement information and a difference between the current viewing angle and the initial viewing angle; and playing the frame corresponding to the current viewing angle.
US10924636B1	Systems and methods for synchronizing information for videos An image capture device may capture video frames while experiencing motion. The video frames may be stored in a visual track, and rotational positions of the image capture device may be stored in a rotational position track. The visual track and the rotational position track may not be temporally aligned. A looping stabilized view of the view frames and a synchronization adjustment option may be presented on a display. The synchronization adjustment option may enable user modification of timing of the rotational positions stored within the rotational position track. Timing modification of the rotational positions may cause changes in the looping stabilized view, which may be used as feedback on whether the synchronization between the visual track and the rotational position track is being improved or not by the timing modification of the rotational positions.
US10924627B2	Content management for virtual tours Content management for virtual tours including exposing, within a virtual tour, a hotspot, the hotspot having an associated a hyperlink to a third-party content management provider and access code for accessing content from third-party content management provider; receiving an invocation of the hotspot; invoking the hyperlink associated with the hotspot; invoking the access code for accessing content from third-party content management provider; receiving, from the third-party content management provider, content; and displaying the received content within the virtual tour.
US10924626B2	Image forming apparatus and log information acquisition system An image forming apparatus includes a communication processor, an external communication processor, and an approval processor. The communication processor is configured to communicate with a plurality of devices. Each of the plurality of devices is capable of generating an image forming job and configured to execute at least one software program. The external communication processor is configured to communicate with a management server. The approval processor is configured to approve transmission of log information relating to a target software program among the at least one software program. The target software program is executed by a target device among the plurality of devices in response to the target device receiving a request to transmit the log information for the target software program. The request is received by the target device from the management server.
US10924621B2	Reading device to read and output an invisible image included in a document A reading device includes a light source, an imaging element, a controller, a correcting unit, and a notifying unit. The light source is configured to irradiate an object with light. The imaging element is configured to receive and read the light from the object. The controller is configured to control a second reading operation of reading the object with an invisible image. The correcting unit is configured to perform correction with respect to the invisible image. The notifying unit is configured to notify an outside of at least the invisible image corrected.
US10924619B2	Image forming system An image forming system includes a first feeding portion configured to feed a recording sheet, a second feeding portion configured to feed an inserting sheet from one of a plurality of supporting portions, and a controller capable of executing a feed-before-detection mode in which a feeding process of a current recording sheet is started before a detection portion detects whether or not a last preceding inserting sheet is present on a supporting portion selected as a feeding source of an inserting sheet from among the plurality of supporting portions. The controller is configured to start the feeding process of the current recording sheet in the feed-before-detection mode and cause the second supporting portion to feed the last preceding inserting sheet.
US10924617B2	Image forming system, portable terminal, and error notification method An image forming system including an image forming apparatus and portable terminals is provided. The image forming apparatus comprises a unit that detects an error as a cause of an interrupt of image formation and transmits an error occurrence notification to each terminal, and a unit that, upon receiving a recovery operation start notification from a terminal and determining that a recovery operation for the error is started, transmits the recovery operation start notification to each terminal. Each terminal comprises a user interface that, upon receiving the error occurrence notification, displays an error notification screen, transmits the recovery operation start notification to the image forming apparatus in accordance with an operation by a user, and upon receiving the recovery operation start notification from the image forming apparatus, displays a recovery operation start screen on the user interface unit.
US10924615B1	Cloud-based scanning systems and remote image processing methods A cloud-based document scanning system includes a cloud computing platform having a cloud computing application and a cloud storage system. The system further includes a scanning device communicatively coupled over a network to the cloud computing platform, the scanning device configured to: accept a set of documents; generate a set of digital image files corresponding to the set of documents; store the set of digital image files; and upload the set of digital image files directly to the cloud storage system. Upon receiving a request from the scanning device, the cloud computing application is configured to: access the set of digital image files; apply image processing operations to the set of digital image files in accordance with a plurality of image processing parameters, generate a portable document format document based on the processed image files, and send the portable document format document to a user-selected destination.
US10924613B1	Encoder pools for conferenced communications Various example implementations are directed to methods and apparatuses for facilitating conferenced communications. In one of various examples involving audio signals received from a plurality of participants of a digital audio conference, a logic circuit is to process the audio signals via respective audio input circuits respectively associated with each of the endpoint devices, and, in response to a subset of the different audio signals deemed or qualified as having a loudest audio input as compared to other ones of the different audio signals, each of the other ones of the different audio signals are assigned to an encoder pool based on a codec associated with the digital audio conference. Digital audio packets for the digital audio conference associated with the subset of the different audio signals deemed or qualified as having a loudest audio input are then encoded for broadcast.
US10924610B1	Methods and systems for authenticating a user on a call Methods and systems described in this disclosure allow customers to quickly be authenticated. In some embodiments, a device and a user verifier are associated with a user profile. When a call is received from the device, the user may be requested to input the user verifier. After verifying that the device is unique to the user and that the user verifier matches the user verifier associated with the user profile, the user may be authenticated to the call or activity.
US10924609B1	Call screening service for detecting fraudulent inbound/outbound communications with subscriber devices An example method of operation may include one or more of identifying an outbound call placed by a mobile device subscribed to a protected carrier network, determining the outbound call is destined for a destination telephone number that was stored in a call history of the mobile device, determining the destination telephone number is a scam call suspect telephone number based on one or more identified call filter parameters associated with the destination telephone number, and forwarding a scam call notification to the mobile device while the outbound call is dialing the destination telephone number.
US10924608B1	Communication volume level change detection Systems and methods for detecting volume level changes in communications are described herein. In some embodiments, a system comprises a computer system. The computer system comprises at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory stores program instructions that are executable by the at least one processor to cause the computer system to perform tasks. The tasks include recording a communication that comprises audio, and analyzing the audio of the communication. The analysis of the audio is operable to detect a change in a volume level of the audio that indicates an occurrence of a potential event of interest. The tasks also include creating and storing an information record corresponding to the communication in a second database. The information record includes an indication of the detected change in the volume level.
US10924606B2	Artificial intelligence audio apparatus and operation method thereof An artificial intelligence audio apparatus includes a sensing part which is configured to sense a current location and a temperature and/or a humidity thereof and sense whether a human exists in the current location; and a controller which is configured to receive weather information of the current location from an external server using location information of the current location, determine whether a predetermined greeting should be output when the human exists in the current location, and in response to determining that the predetermined greeting should be output, extract at least one of a greeting voice and a greeting text, from greeting data stored in a storage, which corresponds with a current time, at least one of the temperature and the humidity, and the weather information of the current location, and output the extracted at least one of the greeting voice and the greeting text.
US10924605B2	System and method for asynchronous multi-mode messaging Systems and methods for providing and facilitating multi-mode communication are disclosed. Users may initiate, receive and/or respond to messages and message notifications on a computing device using multi-mode interactions executed through either a device display or a wearable device such as a headset with enhanced functionality. Contextual prompts guide the user interaction with the computing device using on-board or remote voice recognition text-to-speech and speech-to-text processing and playback. Voice and text data are packaged and transmitted to the network.
US10924604B2	System, a computer readable medium, and a method for providing an integrated management of message information A mobile device including a voice call management part configured to manage a voice call, a text message management part configured to manage text messages exchanged through a mobile telephone switching network, a display part, an integrated message management unit, and an additional function process part configured to process at least one additional function in association with the integrated message management unit, in which the integrated message management unit includes a message monitoring unit configured to monitor voice call information and text message information in association with the voice call management part and the text message management part, a message information managing unit configured to generate integrated message information, which is to be provided to a user, based on the voice call information and the text message information, and an interface managing unit configured to generate an integrated message management user interface displaying the integrated message information.
US10924601B2	Lock screen interface processing method and terminal A lock screen interface processing method includes presenting, by a terminal, a lock screen interface, obtaining, by the terminal, an unlocking operation, where the unlocking operation includes at least one of an operation performed in the lock screen interface and an operation performed in a fingerprint recognition area, presenting, by the terminal, a prompt interface when a quantity of unlocking failures reaches M, where the prompt interface prompts a user to enter a preset operation, M is less than N, and N is a quantity of unlocking failures that triggers a security mode, obtaining, by the terminal, the preset operation triggered by the user, and presenting the lock screen interface.
US10924600B2	System, method and article of manufacture for providing varying levels of information in a mobile device having a lock screen wallpaper First and second images provide varying levels of information associated with a given GPS location, first, when the mobile device is within the first pre-determined radius, r1, of a given GPS location and outside the second pre-determined radius, r2, of the given GPS location, and while the mobile device is in a screen locked state and, second, when the mobile device is within the first pre-determined radius, r1, of a given GPS location and inside the second pre-determined radius, r2, of the given GPS location.
US10924599B1	System and method for calling a service representative using an intelligent voice assistant A system and method for making a call to a service provider on behalf of a user is disclosed. The system and method include using an intelligent voice assistant to call the service provider and having the intelligent voice assistant navigate an interactive voice response system to reach a representative. The system and method also include using the intelligent voice assistant to reconnect a user with a representative after an interrupted call.
US10924595B2	Light-emitting device having a bent substrate A light-emitting device or a display device that is less likely to be broken is provided. Provided is a light-emitting device including an element layer and a substrate over the element layer. At least a part of the substrate is bent to the element layer side. The substrate has a light-transmitting property and a refractive index that is higher than that of the air. The element layer includes a light-emitting element that emits light toward the substrate side. Alternatively, provided is a light-emitting device including an element layer and a substrate covering a top surface and at least one side surface of the element layer. The substrate has a light-transmitting property and a refractive index that is higher than that of the air. The element layer includes a light-emitting element that emits light toward the substrate side.
US10924589B2	RF transceiver and wireless mesh network A RF transceiver for a mesh network node is described. The RF transceiver includes a RF transmitter and a RF receiver coupled to the processor. The RF transceiver is configured in a normal mode of operation as a network node in a wireless mesh network and is configured in a service mode of operation as a network node in a tree network.
US10924586B2	Aggregating virtual reality (VR) sessions Aggregating virtual reality (VR) sessions includes supporting a plurality of requests for a VR session. Further, aggregating VR sessions includes determining a similarity between a first VR request and a second VR request. Still further, aggregating VR sessions includes merging a first VR environment supporting the first VR request and a second VR environment supporting the second VR request.
US10924585B1	Method and apparatus for parsing and differently processing different portions of a request A method, apparatus and computer program product modify messaging behavior based upon parsing and different processing of different portions of a request. In a method, a request is received that includes a first and second differently formatted portions. The method parses the request to separately identify the first and second portions, analyzes the second portion of the request and causes a message based at least in part upon the first portion to be transmitted to a request processor. Based upon the message including the first portion, the method receives a response from the request processor. Based upon the response from the claims processor, the method causes a response to the request to be provided. The message to the request processor or the response to request is modified or an additional message to another entity is transmitted based upon an analysis of the second portion of the request.
US10924584B1	Processing streaming content requests Systems and methods for tracking and identifying of a series of user requests in media streaming applications. Traditional media streaming requires a set of sequential, stateless user requests for content and do not support cookies or other user identification methods. The present application provides a framework for associating sequences of user media requests falling within a prescribed time window using multiple inputs to download requests for purposes of identifying and reconciling individual downloads.
US10924583B2	Overload handling in a content delivery network (CDN) A computer-implemented method, in a content delivery (CD) network, wherein the CD network delivers content on behalf of multiple content providers. At a server in the CD network, wherein the serving is processing multiple requests from a plurality of distinct clients, and based on utilization of at least one capacity of the server, degrading processing of a first at least some of the requests. The server may continue to accept incoming requests while degrading processing of some requests. While processing of any requests is degraded, at least some new incoming requests may also be degraded. Based on the utilization of the at least one capacity of the server, a request may be un-degraded.
US10924580B2	System and method for improving internet communication by using intermediate nodes A method for fetching a content from a web server to a client device is disclosed, using tunnel devices serving as intermediate devices. The client device accesses an acceleration server to receive a list of available tunnel devices. The requested content is partitioned into slices, and the client device sends a request for the slices to the available tunnel devices. The tunnel devices in turn fetch the slices from the data server, and send the slices to the client device, where the content is reconstructed from the received slices. A client device may also serve as a tunnel device, serving as an intermediate device to other client devices. Similarly, a tunnel device may also serve as a client device for fetching content from a data server. The selection of tunnel devices to be used by a client device may be in the acceleration server, in the client device, or in both. The partition into slices may be overlapping or non-overlapping, and the same slice (or the whole content) may be fetched via multiple tunnel devices.
US10924577B2	Fractional pre-delivery of content to user devices for uninterrupted playback Systems and methods for delivering fractions of content to user devices before the content is selected or requested (e.g., a pre-delivery of content) are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods receive an indication that content is available for pre-delivery from a content server to a user device over a network, determine a fraction (e.g., size) of the content available for pre-delivery that satisfies one or more predicted content playback conditions, and causes the determined fraction of the content available for pre-delivery to be delivered to the user device.
US10924576B2	Relay apparatus, client apparatus, data relay method, and program storage medium in which computer-readable program is stored A relay apparatus includes: a data request part which requests, based on a data acquisition request(s) from a data request source(s), a data provision apparatus(es) that provides data by using a predetermined application programming interface(s) to transmit data; a conversion instruction part which transmits a conversion rule(s) for data transmitted from the data provision apparatus(es) to the data request source(s) and instructs the data request source(s) to convert the data transmitted from the data provision apparatus(es); and a data forwarding part which forwards data transmitted from the data provision apparatus(es) to the data request source(s).
US10924574B2	Systems and methods for managing loading priority or sequencing of fragments of a web object This disclosure is directed to methods and systems for managing rendering of a web page in a browser. A client operated by a user may execute code within a first fragment of a web page as the first fragment is presented to the user. The code may be injected into the first fragment by an intermediary between the client and a server of the web page. The intermediary may have split the web page into the first fragment and a plurality of fragments, and may have modified a default rendering characteristic for each of the plurality of fragments. Each of the modified rendering characteristic may include a trigger and action for rendering of a corresponding fragment. The executing code may dynamically detect a trigger for rendering of a second fragment from the plurality of fragments. The executing code may initiate a corresponding action for rendering of the second fragment.
US10924573B2	Handling long-tail content in a content delivery network (CDN) A content delivery network has at least a first tier of servers. A content delivery method includes, at a first server in the first tier of servers, obtaining a request from a client for a resource. If the resource is available at the first server or at a peer of the first server, then the resource is served to the client from the first server. Otherwise, it is determined whether the resource is popular, and if the resource is determined to be popular, then the first server obtains the resource and the first server serves the resource to the client. If the resource is determined not to be popular, the client is directed to a second server, not in the first tier of servers, and the second server serves the resource to the client. The second server may be in a second tier of servers or it may be an origin server.
US10924571B1	Sending information to users Techniques for decoupling data, sent by a data source, from how the data is sent to a user by a system are described. A system may include an application program interface (API) that enables a data source to simply provide data. The system may determine whether and how to send the data to a user(s) as a notification. The system may determine a modality by which to send the notification to the user. The system may use presence data to determine which device should be used to output the notification to the user. The system may cause the device to output the notification to the user using the modality.
US10924569B2	Method of providing digital content for users of physical items Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for enhancing users' overall experiences with physical items by supplementing their physical experiences with digital experiences. According to an embodiment, a user uses an electronic device to scan a smart tag associated with an item to obtain an item identifier of the item. The electronic device sends the item identifier to a server, which selects digital content related to the item and sends the selected digital content to the user's electronic device for display.
US10924564B2	Apparatus and methods for providing recommendations based on environmental data Embodiments of apparatus and methods for providing recommendations based on environmental data and associated contextual information are described. In embodiments, an apparatus may include a data collector to receive environmental data and an analysis module to identify a behavioral model of the first user based at least in part on the environmental data associated contextual information of the first user. The apparatus may further include a recommendation module to provide a recommendation to the first user based at least in part on the behavioral model of the first user and/or environmental data for a second user. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
US10924563B2	Method, system and recording medium for providing real-time change in search result A search result providing method and a system provide a real-time change in a search result. The search result method may include receiving a keyword; extracting social network service (SNS) contents corresponding to the keyword by conducting a search on contents registered to an SNS platform; determining a ranking of each of the SNS contents based on user feedback information and newness information of each of the SNS contents; and providing a search result associated with the keyword by selecting and sorting SNS contents to be displayed on a user terminal based on the rankings. The extracting and the determining may be repeatedly performed, and the providing may include dynamically moving the locations of SNS contents within the search result by selecting and sorting the SNS contents to be displayed on the user terminal based on a real-time change in the rankings by the repeatedly performing.
US10924561B2	System and method for predictive delivery of prioritized content Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a server performing operations including receiving a list of media content items; the media content items have a priority order according to a number of communication devices of network subscribers in a region predicted to request the respective media content items and a predicted location of the communication devices. The operations also include monitoring network traffic to predict a period of decreased network load, and scheduling copying of the media content items from a content server to a caching proxy located in the region; the copying is scheduled to be performed during the predicted period of decreased network load and in accordance with the priority order. The operations further include receiving from the caching proxy a report including the media content items stored at the caching proxy and an amount of storage remaining at the caching proxy. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10924558B2	Network function information interaction method and device, and computer storage medium An NF information interaction method and device. The method comprises: a network function library NRF receiving a service discovery request sent by an NF requesting party, wherein the service discovery request at least comprises a service identifier requested to be provided by the NF requesting party; performing querying according to the service identifier, and determining an NF providing party of a service requested to be provided by the NF requesting party and service-related information about the NF providing party; and sending the service-related information about the NF providing party and the service-related information to the NF requesting party by means of a service discovery response.
US10924557B2	Management service migration using managed devices Disclosed are various examples for client device migration. In one example, a client device is enrolled with a first management service. A user interface is generated that identifies a user request to enroll the client device with a second management service. An un-enrollment from the first management service is initiated. The un-enrollment from the first management service is initiated using identifier of the client device. An enrollment with the second management service is initiated. The enrollment with the second management service is initiated using a the identifier of the client device.
US10924556B2	Real time dynamic timeout prediction Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to real time dynamic timeout prediction. In one embodiment, a method includes context data for numerous transactions are stored and used to generate predictive weights and an offset. Context for new transactions are used to predict load times, and the offset is used to produce a timeout.
US10924553B2	Medical device management A management server is configured to receive device-readiness information, device performance information, and/or clinical event information from a medical device. The management server facilitates providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that enables a user to view the received information. The management server may also enable configuration updates and software updates to be provided to the medical device from a remote location.
US10924551B2	IRC-Infoid data standardization for use in a plurality of mobile applications An object-oriented data management method and system comprising nested structural-elements that form inter-related containers of IRC-Infoids that include information, processing-rules, and an atomic-action layer, enabling functions to operate across disparate-systems using self-normalizing data-definitions is disclosed. The creation and management of the IRC-Infoid objects, rules and actions are handled by an IRC-Infoid Engine. The IRC-Infoid is an object with its own definitions, properties, and rules, related to a single parent element. Six properties define the IRC-Infoid: event, user, file, message, data and relationship. These properties follow inter-relationship rules, which force internal consistency, data optimization, and maintain data integrity. The IRC-Infoid data structure includes documentation, thought leadership and chatter, which when parsed through the rule sets, gets attached to standard or triggered actions, including periodic updates and called actions for use across disparate systems.
US10924545B2	Computer system providing mirrored SAAS application sessions and related methods A computer system may include a client computing device configured to run a first Software as a Service (SaaS) application session from a SaaS server within a first browser. A server may cooperate with the at least one client computing device to run a second SaaS application session within a second browser mirroring a state of the first SaaS application session, and forward data traffic generated by the first SaaS application session to the SaaS server while blocking traffic generated by the second SaaS application session from passing to the SaaS server.
US10924543B1	Deployment strategy for maintaining integrity of replication groups Data replication groups may be used to store data in a distributed computing environment. The data replication groups may include a set of nodes executing a consensus protocol to maintain data durably. The nodes may be executed by one or more host computer systems. In order to avoid failure of the data replication groups as safe deployment strategy is provided. The one or more host computer systems may be assigned to deployment groups where the number of hosts assigned to the deployment groups host less than a quorum of the nodes of a particular data replication group.
US10924538B2	Systems and methods of monitoring software application processes A system for monitoring processes includes a first compute node and a second compute node. The first compute node includes a process monitor, a status data analyzer, a process monitor checker, and a peer monitor. The process monitor is configured to generate process status data for a first instance of a software application. The status data analyzer is configured to selectively restart the first instance of the software application based on determining that an expected process of the first instance of the software application has stopped running. The process monitor checker is configured to restart the process monitor in response to determining that the process monitor has stopped running. The peer monitor is configured to, in response to determining that a second instance of the software application failed at the second compute node, perform an action based on incomplete tasks associated with the second instance of the software application.
US10924532B2	Presenting suggestion content in reaction to content generation Content is presented to a user in reaction to the user generating content on an online system, such as a social networking system. A user with a role associated with a page provides content to the system to deliver to users of the system. The social networking system generates a content item based on the provided content, and can associate that content with the page or entity associated with the page. After generating the content item, the system presents reaction content items to the user. Reaction content items contain content that is useful and relevant to the user regarding the content that the user has created or regarding future content. The system determines a measure of relevance of the eligible reaction content items and displays reaction content items to the user based on the measure of relevance determined for each reaction content item.
US10924530B2	Inter-provider file transfer system and method A network device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a file transfer request that includes at least a network location corresponding to a file to be transferred; determine whether the network location is internal or external to a network to which the network device belongs; modify the network location when it is determined that the network location included in the file transfer request is external to the network; and retrieve the file to be transferred using the modified network location.
US10924529B2	System and method of transmitting data by using widget window A system and method of transmitting data by using a widget window are provided. A method of transmitting, by a first device, a file by using a widget window includes selecting a file stored in the first device, and moving the file to the widget window, when the file is moved to the widget window, displaying a device selection list, and, when at least one device is selected from the device selection list, providing the file to the selected device, wherein the file is provided to the selected device via a second device that is connected with the first device.
US10924525B2	Inducing higher input latency in multiplayer programs A server computing device for inducing latency on target input streams is provided. The server computing device includes a processor configured to receive a plurality of input streams from a respective plurality of client computing devices. Each input stream includes a plurality of inputs controlling actions of respective characters in a multiplayer online software program. The processor is further configured to determine a latency of each of the input streams, identify a higher latency input stream and a lower latency input stream among the plurality of input streams, and induce a higher latency in the lower latency input stream to narrow a difference in latency between the higher latency input stream and the lower latency input stream.
US10924520B2	Online charging mechanisms during OCS non-responsiveness A method of and system for accommodating non-responsiveness of an online charging node in a networked system. A request is received from a subscriber. An online charging node is identified to be non-responsive. A default quota is assigned to the subscriber, defining a service usage threshold for the subscriber. Service is provided to the subscriber based on the default quota.
US10924512B2	Secure email gateway with device compliance checking for push notifications Examples described herein include systems and methods for providing secure access to an email server. A gateway server can receive a request for email notification information from a notification server and parse the request to identify at least one user device associated with the request. The gateway server can then determine whether the identified devices comply with any applicable compliance rules, for example by requesting a compliance status from a management server at which the identified devices are enrolled. If at least one of the identified devices is in compliance, the gateway can pass the request through to the email server. The gateway can then receive a response from the email server and provide it to the notification server.
US10924511B2	Systems and methods of chunking data for secure data storage across multiple cloud providers Techniques for chunking data in data storage systems that provide increased data storage security across multiple cloud storage providers. The techniques employ a chunking engine and a policy engine, which evaluates one or more storage policies relating to, for example, cost, security, and/or network conditions in view of services and/or requirements of the multiple cloud storage providers. Having evaluated such storage policies, the policy engine generates and provides operating parameters to the chunking engine, which uses the operating parameters when chunking and/or distributing the data across the multiple cloud storage providers, thereby satisfying the respective storage policies. In this way, users of data storage systems obtain the benefits of cloud storage resources and/or services while reducing their data security concern and optimizing the total cost of data storage.
US10924510B2	Method and system for a distributed early attack warning platform (DEAWP) A system, method and computer program product for a distributed early attack warning platform (DEA WP), including a plurality of protected computer devices coupled to a first communications network; a plurality of monitoring node devices respectively coupled between the plurality of protected computer devices and the first communications network and configured to monitor data communications transmitted over the first communications network between the plurality of protected computer devices; and a second communications network separate from the first communications network coupled to the plurality of monitoring node devices. Based on the monitored data communications transmitted over the first communications network, the plurality of monitoring node devices act as a swarm configured to communicate information over the second communications network regarding potential cyber threats on the plurality of protected computer devices or the first communications network and possible countermeasures to the potential cyber threats.
US10924504B2	Dual-port mirroring system for analyzing non-stationary data in a network Distinct sets of non-stationary data seen on a switch in data communication with one or more of computerized units in a network, are mirrored via two switch ports, which include a first port and a second port. A dual analysis is performed while mirroring said distinct sets of data. First data obtained from data mirrored at the first port are analyzed (e.g., using a trained machine learning model) and, based on the first data analyzed, the switch is reconfigured for the second port to mirror second data, which are selected from non-stationary data as seen on the switch (e.g., data received and/or transmitted by the switch). The second data mirrored at the second port is analyzed (e.g., using a different analysis scheme, suited for the selected data).
US10924503B1	Identifying false positives in malicious domain data using network traffic data logs Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for identifying false positives in malicious domain data using network traffic data logs. Example methods may include determining a first domain name identifier in a set of domain name identifiers classified as malicious, determining a first IP address associated with the first domain name identifier, and determining first virtual private cloud (VPC) flow log data that corresponds to historical network traffic associated with the first IP address. Certain methods may include determining second VPC flow log data that corresponds to historical network traffic associated with a second IP address that is classified as non-malicious, determining, using the first VPC flow log data and the second VPC flow log data, that the first VPC flow log data is non-malicious, and determining that the first domain name identifier is to be classified as non-malicious.
US10924498B2	System and method for registering subscribable states in blockchain Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for registering subscribable states in blockchain are provided. One of the methods includes: obtaining a request for registering a workflow comprising one or more states; generating a blockchain contract comprising the workflow; and deploying the blockchain contract in a blockchain, wherein the deployed blockchain contract is executable to update a current state of the workflow among the one or more states.
US10924496B1	Systems and methods for managing location-based access control lists The disclosed computer-implemented method for managing location-based access control lists may include (i) identifying a collection of devices that are located within a physical space, (ii) determining, based on user activity data received from the collection of devices, that an authorized user is attempting to modify, on a location-based access control list for a wireless network, the access rights of a target computing device near a location indicated by the authorized user in the physical space, (iii) detecting, based on the user activity data, the target computing device near the location indicated by the authorized user, and (iv) in response to detecting the target computing device indicated by the authorized user, modifying, on the location-based access control list, the access rights of the target computing device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US10924495B2	Verification method, apparatus, and system used for network application access This application provides a verification method, apparatus, and system that are used for network application access, and the method includes: performing, by a verification server, user identity verification on a terminal, where the user verification request includes first location information; generating, by the verification server, an encrypted token according to the first location information in the user verification request after determining that the terminal succeeds in the user identity verification; and sending, by the verification server, the encrypted token to a control device. It may be determined whether a terminal that performs content access is a terminal used by a user on which user verification is performed. Therefore, this can effectively avoid an application-layer-based network attack such as an MITM attack, and further effectively improve security of the network application access.
US10924493B2	Secure, non-disruptive firmware updating Firmware updates for, e.g., thin client devices may be achieved in a seamless, non-disruptive manner using a two-stage firmware loader, including a base loader pre-installed on the device and a caching loader downloaded, by the base loader, from a firmware server and thereafter responsible for downloading and updating other firmware application packages.
US10924491B2	Process manager for digital communication Provided is a method and system for managing communication processes across multiple jurisdictions through a single service. In one example, the method may include receiving a communication request from a sending device, the communication request comprising a process identifier and an action identifier, identifying a communication process based on the process identifier and an action of the communication process based on the action identifier, identifying one or more currently available actions of the communication process based on status information associated with the sending device, dynamically determining whether the identified action is allowed based on the one or more currently available actions, and in response to determining the action is allowed, transmitting the received communication request to a receiving device.
US10924489B2	Building trusted public blockchain networks based on participants' digital social behavior A method is disclosed including receiving a request for changing a privilege of a peer of the public blockchain network, in response to receiving the request for changing the privilege, automatically submitting a trust query to a trust verification entity, receiving from the trust verification entity, a trust score associated with the peer, comparing the received trust score to a pre-determined threshold, determining, based on the comparison, that the trust score is greater than the pre-determined threshold, in response to determining that the trust score is greater than the pre-determined threshold, automatically voting that the request be granted, receiving votes of other privileged peers of the public blockchain network, determining that a number of the votes for granting the request is sufficient to grant the request, and in response to determining that the number of votes is sufficient, automatically executing the requested changing of the privilege of the peer.
US10924486B2	Secure access management for tools within a secure environment A method, system and computer program product for secure access management for tools within a secure environment. A virtual file system for a user in memory on a server side in the secure environment is accessed as part of an authenticated user session including a user command instigated by a user. At the virtual file system, an encrypted file stored in the secure environment is obtained, where the file is encrypted using a public key of a user. A read operation at the virtual file system of the encrypted file is intercepted and the encrypted file is sent to a client at a user system external to the secure environment over a secure connection for decryption by a remote cryptography device of the user system using the user's private key. The decrypted file is then received at the virtual file system enabling the user to run the required user command.
US10924483B2	Packet validation in virtual network interface architecture Roughly described, a network interface device receiving data packets from a computing device for transmission onto a network, the data packets having a certain characteristic, transmits the packet only if the sending queue has authority to send packets having that characteristic. The data packet characteristics can include transport protocol number, source and destination port numbers, source and destination IP addresses, for example. Authorizations can be programmed into the NIC by a kernel routine upon establishment of the transmit queue, based on the privilege level of the process for which the queue is being established. In this way, a user process can use an untrusted user-level protocol stack to initiate data transmission onto the network, while the NIC protects the remainder of the system or network from certain kinds of compromise.
US10924480B2	Extended trust for onboarding In one embodiment, an IoT server includes: processing circuitry, an I/O module operative to communicate with at least an IoT device and a vendor network server, and an onboarding application and operative to at least: receive an onboarding request from the IoT device via the I/O module, send a confirmation request to the vendor network server via the I/O module, where the confirmation request indicates a request to confirm an identity of the IoT device according to a connection to a network device authenticated by the vendor network server, receive a confirmation response from the vendor network server via the I/O module, where the confirmation response indicates whether the IoT device is connected to the network device, and if the confirmation response is a positive confirmation response that indicates that the IoT device is connected to the network device, onboard the IoT device for participation in an IoT-based system.
US10924476B2	Security gesture authentication Real-time facial recognition is augmented with an additional second biometric-based security gesture authentication. Facial biometric authentication is performed on a user for access to a resource. When facial authentication is successful, an image or a video of the user is captured performing a security gesture. Pixel values from the image or video are compared against expected pixel values for the security gesture and when the comparison is within a threshold, the user is provided access to the resource.
US10924473B2	Trust stamp The present invention relates generally to identity or trustworthiness verification for online users. More specifically, the present invention is a method of identity verification for online users combined with methodologies for evaluating or demonstrating trustworthiness. The present invention may integrate data values from social media, e-commerce, or other sources, which is obtained online into a single accessible report along with information obtained from the subscriber. An algorithm may then calculate these data values or subscriber information to determine its accuracy by comparing these data values with each other and with the subscriber information to generate a rating for the subscriber's trustworthiness with a numerical score referred to herein as a Trust Score or Trust Stamp.

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