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| US08526029B2 |
Image forming apparatus providing configurable options for paper information initialization, image forming system and computer readable medium
An image forming apparatus includes a receiving unit, a paper information storing unit, an initializing unit, a paper information comparing unit, a temporary stopping unit, and a printing unit. The receiving unit receives print jobs. The paper information storing unit stores paper information preset in the printed page. The initializing unit initializes the paper information stored in the paper information storing unit during a certain period. The paper information comparing unit compares the paper information of the page to be printed in the print job with the stored paper information. The temporary stopping unit temporarily stops printing according to the result of the comparison. The printing unit prints the print data of the page to be printed in the case that the paper information of the page to be printed is the same as the stored paper information or the stored paper information has been initialized. |
| US08526028B2 |
Avoiding redundant printing
A method, system, and computer usable program product for avoiding redundant printing are provided in the illustrative embodiments. An application executing in a data processing system receives a request to print a document. A determination is made whether a valid shared print of the document is available, the valid shared print being a hard-copy of the document that is currently within a validity period and is available for sharing among multiple entities. The shared valid print is requested from a current owner of the shared valid print. If the request is successful, possession of the shared valid print is changed in a prints repository from the current owner to a new owner and a new printing of the document according to the request to print the document is suspended. |
| US08526024B2 |
Document data management system and image forming apparatus, server, method, and storage medium configuring document data management system
A server for managing the operation history of document data is characterized by comprising a first saving processing unit configured to save information included in the first information for identifying the original document and information included in the second information for identifying the duplicated document upon receipt of the first information and the second information, and a second saving processing unit configured to save information for identifying the duplicated document in each predetermined group after the saving is performed in the first saving processing unit, wherein the second saving processing unit, when the number of pieces of information for identifying the original document saved by the first saving processing unit is two or more, integrates each group including the same information as the saved information for identifying the original document into one group. |
| US08526020B2 |
Paper size support for a print system
Techniques are provided for allowing a print driver to recognize a paper size that is not supported by the print driver. A printing device informs the print driver (executing on a client device) that an input tray of the printing device supports a particular paper size. Alternatively, the printing device informs the print driver that a feature and/or option supported by the printing device has changed. The print driver requests the new paper size (or the set of features and options) from the printing device. The print driver receives the new paper size data from the printing device and updates its user interface to allow a user to select the new paper size as a supportable option. |
| US08526018B2 |
Method and system to automatically convert a file format and image forming apparatus used in the same
A method to automatically convert a format of a file through an image forming apparatus, the method including displaying list of tasks executable by the image forming apparatus and a list of files stored in the image forming apparatus, selecting a task to be executed from the list of tasks and a file from one or more files stored in the image forming apparatus that is an object of the selected task, converting a format of data of the selected file into a bitmap format and converting the bitmap format of the data into a format that is compatible with the selected task, and executing the selected task using the converted file. |
| US08526016B2 |
System and method for user-selectable soft font and print stream data template control in a printer driver
Printing systems and methods for user-selectable dynamic soft font and print stream data template control processing in a printer driver are provided. The system utilizes a print job driver screen that provides the user with a selectable option to convert soft fonts into graphics that are transferred to the printer. When using multi-byte fonts, and in particular when using multi-byte fonts in a character mangling operating system, printer memory may be rapidly allocated and consumed. However, soft fonts persist in printer memory for the length of the print job. The printer system provided herein allows the user to dynamically select an option to forgo soft font loading for the entire print job and instead transmit appropriate font graphics that are discarded from memory after use after a character threshold has been reached. |
| US08526013B2 |
Batterless absolute encoder
A batteryless absolute encoder determines the accuracy of absolute position information to be output when electric power is turned on and outputs an alarm signal in the case of abnormality. The batteryless absolute encoder includes an absolute position computing section, an absolute position storing section, and a determining section. The absolute position computing section computes the absolute position of a spindle to be detected, including the number of revolutions of the spindle, based upon detection signals output from four reluctance resolvers. The absolute position storing section stores the absolute position output from the absolute position computing section when electric power is turned off. The determining section compares an absolute position output from the absolute position computing section when electric power is turned on and the stored absolute position and outputs an alarm signal if a difference between the two absolute positions is larger than a predetermined value. |
| US08526011B2 |
Mobile projection system for scaling and orientation of surfaces surveyed by an optical measuring system
The present invention describes a device for surveying a surface (104) in a real world coordinate system (111). The device comprises a pattern projecting unit (101) adapted for projecting a predefined pattern (105) onto the surface (104), an optical measurement system (102) adapted for determining positional and image data of a projected pattern (106) on the surface (104), wherein the positional and image data are indicative of the predefined pattern (105) in a measuring coordinate system (112), and a processing unit (103) adapted for determining transformation data based on the predefined pattern (105) and the determined positional and image data of the projected pattern (106). The transformation data allow a transformation between the real world coordinate system (111) and the measuring coordinate system (112) to thereby survey the surface (104). |
| US08526008B2 |
Interferometer with paraboloidal illumination and imaging optic and tilted imaging plane
A Fizeau interferometer incorporates an off-axis paraboloidal reflector that forms virtual images of reference and test surfaces and a camera lens that converts the virtual images into real images on a camera detector surface. The camera detector surface is arranged together with the camera lens to accommodate tilting of the virtual images by the off-axis paraboloidal reflector. |
| US08526000B1 |
Atomic sensor physics package with integrated transmissive and reflective portions along light paths
In one embodiment, a block for a physics package of an atomic sensor is provided. The block comprises one or more sections of optically transparent material defining a vacuum sealed chamber, and including a plurality of transmissive and reflective surfaces to define a plurality of light paths intersecting the vacuum sealed chamber. The one or more sections of optically transparent material include a first monolithic section defining at least a portion of the vacuum sealed chamber. The first monolithic section includes a first portion disposed across a first light path of the plurality of light paths such that light in the first light path is incident on the first portion of the first monolithic section. |
| US08525998B2 |
Optical phase processing in a scattering medium
An optical phase processing system for a scattering medium. A first beam has a direction and a wavefront and the first beam is configured to enter a holographic recording medium. A scattering medium is illuminated by a signal beam generating at least one scattered beam. An interference pattern is recorded from the at least one scattered beam and the first beam. A second beam is generated in a direction opposite to the direction of the first beam, the second beam having a wavefront and a phase substantially opposite to a phase of the wavefront of the first beam, and the second beam is configured to enter the holographic recording medium. The second beam and the interference pattern interact to generate at least one reconstructed beam having a phase substantially opposite to a phase of the at least one scattered beam, and the at least one reconstructed beam is configured to be viewable through the scattering medium. |
| US08525996B2 |
Light emitting component measuring system and the method thereof
The invention discloses a light emitting component measuring system and the method thereof which is capable of measuring the optical proprieties of a plurality of the devices under test (DUT). Each DUT is capable of receiving electricity so as to output an initial ray, wherein each initial ray has a first wavelength range. The light emitting component measuring system comprises a filtering device and a sensing device. The filtering device comprises a first filtering portion which can filter a corresponding third wavelength of the said initial rays and output a plurality of first filtered rays simultaneously. Each first filtered ray has a second wavelength range respectively. The said sensing device receives the ray outputted from the filtering device and generates an optical data accordingly. |
| US08525993B2 |
Scatterometry measurement of asymmetric structures
Asymmetry metrology is performed using at least a portion of Mueller matrix elements, including, e.g., the off-diagonal elements of the Mueller matrix. The Mueller matrix may be generated using, e.g., a spectroscopic or angle resolved ellipsometer that may include a rotating compensator. The Mueller matrix is analyzed by fitting at least a portion of the elements to Mueller matrix elements calculated using a rigorous electromagnetic model of the sample or by fitting the off-diagonal elements to a calibrated linear response. The use of the Mueller matrix elements in the asymmetry measurement permits, e.g., overlay analysis using in-chip devices thereby avoiding the need for special off-chip targets. |
| US08525990B2 |
Fiber optic probe scatterometers for spectroscopy measurements
Fiber optic probe scatterometers for spectroscopy measurements are disclosed. An example device includes an optically transparent illumination tube, an opaque tube, an inner surface of the opaque tube being adjacent an outer surface of the illumination tube and the illumination tube being disposed within the opaque tube, and an optical fiber disposed within and spaced a first distance from the illumination tube, wherein the opaque tube is to be coupled to a spectrometer and an illumination source to provide a light signal along the illumination tube and to collect a scattered light signal via the optical fiber for the spectrometer. |
| US08525981B2 |
Return loss measurement system
A method may include injecting a test signal having a first optical launch power into a device under test via an optical splitter. The optical splitter includes at least two upstream ports and a downstream port and the test signal is injected in a first upstream port of the optical splitter. The device under test is coupled to the downstream port. Return loss associated with the device under test is measured at a second upstream input of the optical splitter. The RL measurement in stored a database. The injecting, measuring, and storing are repeated for a number of different optical launch powers. |
| US08525977B2 |
Phase measurement calibrating method and calibrating device based on liquid crystal light valve principle
Phase measurement calibrating method, calibrating device and ranging device based on the liquid crystal shutter principle are disclosed. A light wave is emitted by a light wave emitter (1) to a tested target through a first liquid crystal shutter (3). The light wave is reflected and returned from the tested target to be focused by an optical device, and is received by a receiver (7). The received light wave is used as the external light path beam of the measurement system. While the light wave is passing through the first liquid crystal shutter (3), a part of the light wave is reflected by the first liquid, crystal shutter (3) to pass through a second liquid crystal shutter (4). The light wave passing through the second liquid crystal shutter (4) is received directly by the receiver (7) and used as the internal light path beam for fundamental reference of the system phase measurement. The first liquid crystal shutter (3) and the second liquid crystal shutter (4) are switched respectively while the system operates so that the receiver (7) is utilized for comparing phases of the internal light path beam and the external light path beam received respectively to output phase shift for eliminating a fundamental reference. The calibrating method achieves phase compensation and calibration, increases measurement accuracy of a laser ranging operation, and enhances ranging stability of the system. |
| US08525976B2 |
Method for positioning a surface in relation to a light source using sensors
The invention relates to a method for positioning a surface in relation to a light source using sensors. The method can be used to control the position of a reflective surface (2) such that the reflected light (7) originating from a light source (1) falls on an objective point (8), through the use of a first sensor (4) which determines the position of the light source (1) in relation to a reference direction (9) and a second sensor (4) which is solidly connected to the reflective surface (2) and which determines the relative position of the reflective surface (2) in relation to the light source (1). Having ascertained these positions and the relative position of the reflective surface (2) in relation to the objective point (8), the method is used to determine the necessary movement to be applied to the reflective surface (2) so that the reflected light (7) falls on the objective point (8). The invention is intended to be used to reflect sunlight on a remote collector in order to illuminate buildings and, in general, for any use requiring reflected light to be directed to an objective point (8). |
| US08525972B2 |
Optimization of focused spots for maskless lithography
The focused spots of an active spot array projection system, such as a maskless lithographic projection system, are optimized within a relay of the projection system. A frequency modulator is positioned proximate to the pupil of the relay for reforming the focused spots while imaging the focused spots onto a photosensitive substrate. |
| US08525969B2 |
Repair structure for liquid crystal display panel and repairing method thereof
A repair structure for a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and a repairing method thereof are disclosed. The LCD panel includes a plurality of common lines being parallel to a plurality of scan lines, and the common lines and the scan lines are alternately disposed on a substrate. Each of the common lines has a plurality of branches and gaps. The branches are parallel to a plurality of signal lines, and the gaps are defined between a trunk of the common lines and the branches. The branches overlap without contacting the signal lines. Each branch, the corresponding signal line and the pixel electrode are arranged so as to expose the corresponding gap. The gap is utilized for providing an external tool to cut off the common line to be disconnected from the branch. |
| US08525968B2 |
Liquid crystal panel substrate, liquid crystal panel, and electronic device and projection display device using the same
In a liquid crystal substrate in which a matrix of reflecting electrodes is formed on a substrate, a transistor is formed corresponding to each reflective electrode and a voltage is applied to the reflective electrode through the transistor. A silicon oxide film having a thickness of 500 to 2,000 angstroms is used as the passivation film and the thickness is set to a value in response to the wavelength of the incident light to maintain a substantially constant reflectance. |
| US08525966B2 |
Non-rectangular pixel array and display device having same
There is provided a display area made up of a pixel array with a non-rectangular shaped outer circumference and the pixel array is made up of a plurality of non-rectangular pixels wherein a first conductor line group including a plurality of first conductor lines and a second conductor line group including a plurality of second conductor lines, and a third conductor line group including a plurality of third conductor lines are arranged so as to intersect with one another. Thus, without sacrificing brightness, viewability, and fidelity of an image, pixel array (display device) with the non-rectangular outer circumferential shape being excellent in design characteristics is realized. |
| US08525963B2 |
Liquid crystal display and method of manufacturing the same
A liquid crystal display capable of reducing the stray capacitance of a non-display region and a method of manufacturing the same. The liquid crystal display includes a first substrate, gate lines and data lines intersecting each other on the first substrate to define pixels, a second substrate arranged opposite to the first substrate, a common electrode formed in a display area of the second substrate in which an image is displayed, and a floating electrode formed in a non-display region of the second substrate in which no image is displayed. |
| US08525960B2 |
Electro-optical device
An electro-optical device includes a substrate on which a TFT, a data line, a scanning line, a capacitance line, a first intermediate conductive layer, a second intermediate conductive layer, and a pixel electrode are formed. A first contact hole, via which the drain of the TFT and the first intermediate conductive layer are connected to each other, is formed in an area which overlaps, in plan view, with the data line. The above-described structure of this electro-optical device, which includes the intermediate conductive layer disposed between the pixel electrode and the pixel switching TFT, allows an increase in the pixel aperture ratio and also an increase in the storage capacitance. Besides, degradation in the quality of a displayed image due to steps formed, in the vicinity of the pixel electrode, on the surface of an alignment film is minimized. |
| US08525957B2 |
Display apparatus, electronic equipment, mobile electronic equipment, mobile telephone, and image pickup apparatus
In a display apparatus which includes a liquid crystal layer, two electrode layers which sandwich the liquid crystal layer, and a black matrix, and the black matrix has a plurality of light exit points which transmit light, and a light exit point group includes at least one light exit point, and the display apparatus has a plurality of lenses which project the light exit point group, and the plurality of lenses project images of the light exit point groups to be overlapped, and projected images of the plurality of lenses are formed on a retina of an eye of an observer by inducing overlapping of light exit points in the light exit point group which have been overlapped upon being projected by the lenses, on a pupil of the eye of the observer. |
| US08525952B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
An illumination device includes a light source module, the module comprising: a substrate; a plurality of wiring lines provided on the substrate; and a plurality of LED devices implemented in the wiring lines: wherein the plurality of LED devices include a plurality of red LED devices, a plurality of green LED devices, and a plurality of blue LED devices: wherein the plurality of wiring lines include a wiring line having the plurality of red LED devices implemented in series, a wiring line having the plurality of green LED devices implemented in series, and a wiring line having the plurality of blue LED devices implemented in series; and wherein the plurality of wiring lines are connected in parallel and driven by a single power voltage. |
| US08525950B2 |
Light guide panel, backlight unit and display apparatus
A light guide panel, a backlight unit and a display apparatus are provided. A display apparatus includes a light guide panel including a first surface having a first pattern that increases luminance of backlight emitted from a light emitting unit, and a second surface having a second pattern that increases uniformity of luminance of the backlight emitted from the light emitting unit. |
| US08525949B2 |
Back light module and liquid crystal display device
The present invention discloses a back light module and a liquid crystal display (LCD) device. A back light module comprises a light guide plate; both sides of the light guide plate are respectively provided with multiple notches; the back light module is provided with riveted nut studs in the notches; and buffer parts are arranged between the riveted nut studs and the notches. In the present invention, because buffer material such as silicone, rubber and the like is arranged between each notch and each riveted nut stud of light guide plate, the buffer material can provide effective buffer function when the light guide plat is affected by impact force to avoid damage caused by direct impact between the light guide plate and the riveted nut studs. Thus, low cost is achieved because of simple process and economic material. In addition, the tight contact of the light guide plate and the riveted nut stud is kept by the buffer part, and the shake of the light guide plate is avoided. |
| US08525936B2 |
Communication apparatus, television receiver, video signal processing apparatus, communication method, program, and integrated circuit
A communication apparatus (100) includes: a communication unit (10) connectable to one end of a cable (50); a first detection unit (111) which detects a maximum transmission capability of an external device based on a communication standard with which the external device complies, the external device being connected to an other end of the cable (50) connected to the communication unit (10); a second detection unit (112) which detects a maximum transmission capability of the cable (50) connected to the communication unit (10); and an alert output unit (114) which outputs an alert when the maximum transmission capability of the cable (50) is smaller than the maximum transmission capability of the external device, the maximum transmission capability of the cable having been detected by the second detection unit (112), and the maximum transmission capability of the external device having been detected by the first detection unit (111). |
| US08525934B2 |
Video display apparatus for adjusting the degree of amplification of the input image according to image characteristics
Brightness expression without solid white pattern is enabled, and video expression with an improved black level is achieved. A distortion module (5) reduces the luminance of a backlight source according to the histogram of the video signal so that the contrast may be a predetermined target one. A configuration design unit (13) sets the gain according to the luminance level (BLreduced) of the backlight source selected by the distortion module (5). When setting the gain, the luminance level (BLref) for reference of the backlight source preset according to the video feature value is referenced. If the video feature value meets a predetermined condition, the input video signal is always amplified with the gain. If not, depending on the relation between the BLreduced and the BLref, the input video signal is amplified or not. |
| US08525933B2 |
System and method of creating or approving multiple video streams
In an embodiment, a system generates multiple video streams. The system includes a color grading device and an appearance mapping device. The appearance mapping device operates on the data generated by the color grading device, and both the output of the color grading device and the output of the appearance mapping device may be displayed (and edited) simultaneously. In this manner, the efficiency of the editing process is improved. |
| US08525930B2 |
Electronic billboard
An electronic billboard includes a display unit, a storage unit, a distance detection unit, and a processing unit. The storage unit stores a relationship table recording a relation between viewer distances and zoom proportions of displayed content by the display unit. The distance detection unit detects viewer distances of viewers. The processing unit controls a display mode of the display unit according to a comparison result of a viewer distance with a predetermined distance. |
| US08525924B2 |
Modular motion camera
Modular digital motion camera systems are disclosed. Individual modules may be removed from the system and replaced, such as to benefit from upgraded technology, while preserving the remaining modules in the system. The modules may be disassembled and reconstructed to convert the physical form of the camera, such as between ENG configurations, DSLR configurations and studio configurations. Universal lens mount modules are provided, to enable use of lens systems from a variety of commercial manufacturers. |
| US08525923B2 |
Focusing method and apparatus, and recording medium for recording the method
A focusing method and apparatus for providing focus evaluation value information regarding a focus region of an image of a subject, which is obtained by performing auto focusing, without having to enlarge the focus region, and a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon the focusing method. Accordingly, a user may precisely and finely perform manual focusing on the focus region. |
| US08525922B2 |
Imaging device capable of reducing power consumption
An electronic camera is provided with a power-saving S-AF mode and a C-AF mode as focus adjustment modes. In the S-AF mode, focus adjustment is performed upon half depression of a release button. In the C-AF mode, the focus adjustment is repeated during a shooting mode regardless of the half depression of the release button to simplify the focus adjustment of a shooting time so that shooting is smoothly performed. When the electronic camera is set to the shooting mode, an AF controller obtains an Ev value representing subject brightness. The Ev value is compared with a threshold value stored in a memory. When the Ev value exceeds the threshold value, the focus adjustment mode is changed to the S-AF mode. When the Ev value falls below the threshold value, the focus adjustment mode is changed to the C-AF mode. |
| US08525916B2 |
Imaging apparatus using different driving methods according to estimation results
An imaging apparatus includes an optical system including a focus lens, an imaging unit operable to capture a subject image formed by the optical system to generate image data, a driver operable to drive the focus lens along an optical axis of the optical system, and an autofocus adjusting unit operable to adjust a subject image formed on the imaging unit to be in focus by evaluating the image data generated by the imaging unit and by controlling the driver to drive the focus lens. When adjusting the subject image to be in focus anew after previously adjusting the subject image to be in focus, the autofocus adjusting unit estimates a focus position and controls the driver to drive the focus lens according to a driving method used for evaluating the image data generated by the imaging unit, and different driving methods are used for different results of the estimation. |
| US08525901B2 |
Solid-state image sensing device
There is provided a solid-state image sensing device including a pixel section in which cells are arrayed, each cell including a photoelectric conversion unit, a reading circuit reading out, to a detection unit, signal charges obtained by the photoelectric conversion unit, an amplifying circuit amplifying and outputting a voltage corresponding to the signal charges, and a reset circuit resetting the signal charges, an exposure time control circuit controlling an exposure time and controlling the exposure time to be equal for all cells, an A/D conversion circuit A/D-converting a signal output from the pixel section by changing a resolution of a signal level, line memories storing an A/D-converted signal, and a signal processing circuit processing output signals from the line memories to have a linear gradient with respect to an optical input signal amount by controlling an amplification factor in accordance with a resolution of a pixel output signal after A/D-conversion. |
| US08525899B2 |
Image-capturing device, user interface and method for selective color balance adjustment
There is provided a user interface on a display unit of an image-capturing device for selective color balance adjustment of an image. The user interface allows for an image to be divided into a plurality of regions. A user may select one or more regions on the user interface. The user interface also includes a control unit for adjusting a color balance value for each of the selected regions on the user interface based on user input. The user interface allows for adjustment of the color balance value for different regions of an image prior to the image being written onto a recording medium by the image-capturing device. |
| US08525894B2 |
Camera and camera control method
A camera according to the present invention, which is capable of continuous shooting before and after a still image shot according to photographer's operation, comprises: an imaging section converting an object image into image data; a still image shooting section obtaining image data of the still image according to release operation; a continuous shooting section obtaining the image data by continuous shooting before and after the obtaining of the still image in the still image shooting section; an image processing section performing image processing which is different from that of the image data obtained by the still image shooting section and changed sequentially, on the image data obtained by the continuous shooting section; and a recording section recording the image data image-processed by the image processing section. |
| US08525893B2 |
Image capturing apparatus with different shooting modes and image capturing apparatus control method thereof
The system control unit executes the following control when switching the mode from the first mode to the second one. When the first accumulation period is shorter than the first readout period, the system control unit controls the image sensor driving circuit and readout circuit so that the sum of the first and second readout periods fits into a 2-frame period. When the first accumulation period is longer than the first readout period, the system control unit controls the image sensor driving circuit and readout circuit so that the sum of the first accumulation period and second readout period fits into a 2-frame period. |
| US08525892B2 |
Imaging apparatus and control method therefor
In an imaging apparatus that enables still image shooting during movie recording in a movie recording mode, a first AF area to be focused is set in a imaging field, in still image shooting in a still image shooting mode, and focus control is implemented by utilizing the first AF area. In movie recording in the movie recording mode, focus control is implemented, by utilizing a second AF area that is set independently from the first AF area. In the case where, during the movie recording, still image shooting is instructed, focus control for the still image shooting is implemented, based on the second AF area instead of the first AF area. |
| US08525889B2 |
Apparatus and method for remote control of an image forming device using wireless data communication
A remote control apparatus and method are provided for controlling an image forming device using wireless data communication by establishing a wireless connection with the image forming device. A wireless interface receives image data stored in a storage medium of an image forming device and transmits a signal requesting an activity for an image corresponding to the received image data, using wireless data communication. A display unit displays an image using the received image data, and a user input unit receives an activity to be performed. By displaying images stored in the image forming device, or an external storage medium, using the wireless remote control apparatus and allowing a user to select an image among the displayed images and request the image forming device to perform an activity, such as a printing or editing activity, a specific activity can be requested from the image forming device without spatial limitation. |
| US08525886B2 |
Image processing apparatus and image processing method
An image processing apparatus for achieving the exchange of pieces of image data between a plurality of image processing apparatuses includes: a feature value extraction unit for extracting a feature value included in image data; a feature value transfer unit for transferring to another image processing apparatus a feature value extracted from image data to be exchanged; a feature value reception unit for receiving a feature value transferred from the other image processing apparatus; a first determination unit for determining whether the received feature value matches a feature value included in image data of a captured image; an image data transfer unit for transferring the image data of the captured image to the other image processing apparatus when there is a match between the feature values; and an image data reception unit for receiving image data of a captured image transferred from the other image processing apparatus. |
| US08525880B2 |
Security system including modular ring housing
A modular building system arrangement includes a plurality of electrical building systems. Each electrical building system has a housing with a mechanical connector that is connectable with a like connector of each other building system housing. Members of any subset of the building system housings are connectable with each other to form a building system assembly. The building systems of the building system assembly conjointly define an electrically conductive pathway interconnecting each of the building systems of the building system assembly. The pathway carries power and/or data. |
| US08525879B2 |
Depth detection method and system using thereof
A depth detection method includes the following steps. First, first and second video data are shot. Next, the first and second video data are compared to obtain initial similarity data including r×c×d initial similarity elements, wherein r, c and d are natural numbers greater than 1. Then, an accumulation operation is performed, with each similarity element serving as a center, according to a reference mask to obtain an iteration parameter. Next, n times of iteration update operations are performed on the initial similarity data according to the iteration parameter to generate updated similarity data. Then, it is judged whether the updated similarity data satisfy a character verification condition. If yes, the updated similarity data is converted into depth distribution data. |
| US08525878B2 |
Method for processing film images deviated from a film recording optical path of a moving picture camera
The invention relates to a method for processing film images which are deviated from the film-recording optical path of a moving picture camera and which are converted into digital assist signals (AS) with the aid of an image sensor which is arranged in the assist optical path (S4) of the moving picture camera which is periodically interrupted according to the image-recording frequency of the moving picture camera. Said assist signals are fed to a data processing device at an image frequency corresponding to the image-recording frequency of the moving picture camera. Said data processing device processes the assist images derived from the digital assist signal (AS) at the image-recording frequency of the moving picture camera. In order to display the assist images at an assist frequency or the image-recording frequency of the moving picture camera, the data processing device transmits the digital assist signals (AS) to a digital storage device or transmits them to a monitor in order to display the assist images at a standardized image frequency, e.g. 24 images/sec. The camera assist device is adapted to the peculiarities of the moving picture camera and enables, in particular, representation of special effects such as slow motion and quick motion which are generated with the aid of a moving picture film. |
| US08525877B2 |
Apparatus and method for conducting remote video inspection from above
An apparatus for conducting remote subsurface inspections from above is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support structure, a telescoping mast held by a coupling and born by the support structure, an imaging system held by an extendable portion of the telescoping mast and an offsetting mechanism. The apparatus may further comprise an articulating radial arm with pivots for locating the telescoping mast. The support structure of the apparatus may also include an adaptor section for fitting to a receiver of a hitch of a vehicle. A method for conducting remote subsurface inspections from above is also disclosed. The method of inspection comprises the steps of locating an access point on a working surface, positioning an apparatus for conducting remote subsurface inspections from above, manipulating the telescoping mast above the access point, lowering it and reviewing images from the imaging system. |
| US08525874B2 |
Assistance system for visually handicapped persons
An assistance system for visually handicapped persons with visual impair in a part of their visual field aims at providing a technical solution for these persons, informing them actively about objects or movements in the visually impaired side, by way of body-worn sensors. |
| US08525872B2 |
Method for displaying a three-dimensional image and display apparatus for performing the same
A method for displaying a three-dimensional (“3D”) image includes; dividing the 3D image input from an external device into a first image frame corresponding to a first eye of a viewer and a second image frame corresponding to a second eye of the viewer, and generating a first compensation frame and a second compensation frame subsequent to the first image frame and the second image frame, respectively, and displaying the first compensation frame and the second compensation frame on a display panel. |
| US08525871B2 |
Content-aware wide-angle images
This specification describes technologies relating to digital images. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include the actions of receiving a source wide-angle image; identifying one or more locally salient features of the source wide-angle image; calculating a mapping from the source wide-angle image to a two-dimensional mapped wide-angle image according to constraints using the identified one or more spatially variable salient features; and rendering the mapped wide-angle image using the calculated mapping such that the mapped wide-angle image reduces distortion of the locally salient features relative to the distortion of the source wide angle image. |
| US08525870B2 |
Remote communication apparatus and method of estimating a distance between an imaging device and a user image-captured
A remote communication apparatus for receiving the image of a remote user captured by an imaging device to show the image to another user includes a zoom controller for controlling a zoom ratio defining the angle of view of the imaging device, and an estimator for estimating a distance between the imaging device and the remote user on the basis of the zoom ratio of the imaging device. |
| US08525867B2 |
Chatting service method interworking video phone service
The present invention implements a chatting the chatting service interworking with a video phone service which can transmit and receive a text during a video phone conversation without terminating the video phone conversation, and furthermore, it improves service quality of a video phone by transmitting and receiving a text during a video phone conversation if a video phone conversation is made in poor an unsuitable environment. |
| US08525864B2 |
Semiconductor laser driver and image forming apparatus incorporating same
A semiconductor laser driver to drive a semiconductor laser, the semiconductor laser includes a drive circuit to generate a drive current to cause the semiconductor laser to emit, and a current control circuit to cause the driving current to repeatedly increase and decrease in a predetermined cycle. |
| US08525862B2 |
Light emitting diode array integrated with lens, line printer head, and method of manufacturing the light emitting diode array
A lens integrated light emitting diode array, a line printer head using the light emitting diode array, and a method of manufacturing the light emitting diode array. The light emitting diode array includes a plurality of light emitting diodes formed on a surface of a transparent substrate and a plurality of lenses formed on another surface opposite to the surface of the transparent substrate, wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes are divided into a plurality of groups to be arranged to respectively correspond to the plurality of lenses. |
| US08525860B2 |
Printer
A printer comprises a conveying unit configured to convey a medium. The printer includes an image forming unit provided in a conveyance path of the medium, the image forming unit being configured to form an image with a temperature-sensitive ink, whose color is changed depending on a temperature, on the medium. A cutter for cutting the medium is provided in the conveyance path downstream of a medium conveyance direction of the image forming unit. Further, a coloring conversion unit is provided in the conveyance path downstream of a medium conveyance direction of the cutter. The coloring conversion unit is configured to change a coloring state of the image of the temperature-sensitive ink by heating or cooling the image of the temperature-sensitive ink formed on the cut medium. |
| US08525849B2 |
Designing support method, designing support equipment, program and computer-readable storage medium
A designing support equipment for displaying design information on a display unit and designing a product so as to easily design the outline of a whole product and details of the constituent elements of the product. The equipment comprises a display unit having a first display displaying design information logically expressing the electrical operation of objects to be designed, a second display displaying design information expressing a physical two-dimensional shape of the objects, and a third display displaying design information expressing a physical three-dimensional shape of the objects, selecting means for selecting at least two displays from the first to third displays, and control means for allowing the display unit to display the selected display from the first to third displays about the same object and varying the displayed contents of the first to third displays displayed on the display unit so as to keep the matching. |
| US08525846B1 |
Shader and material layers for rendering three-dimensional (3D) object data models
Methods and systems for material refinement for portions of a three-dimensional (3D) object data model are provided. An example method may include rendering a portion of a 3D object data model, and determining a first appearance metric between an appearance of the portion in the rendered view and a two-dimensional (2D) image. For one or more iterations, a modification to material properties associated with the portion may be determined based on the first appearance metric, and another view of the portion of the 3D object data model may be rendered. Also for the one or more iterations, another appearance metric between and an appearance of the portion in the rendered another view and the 2D image may be determined. Additionally, modified material properties for the portion that are associated with a minimum appearance metric of the one or more iterations may be stored for the 3D object data model. |
| US08525845B2 |
Display control apparatus, method, and program
A display control apparatus which controls display of information about a group of data having a predetermined relevance, the apparatus may include a means for generating a three dimensional model for display in accordance with a first item of information of the information about the group; and a means for controlling display of a second item of information that is the information about the group and different from the first item of information so as to be overlaid on a three dimensional image displayed based on the model. |
| US08525844B2 |
Display update for a wireless display device
Embodiments of partial update for a wireless display device include providing an update information message identifying a location of the partial update and the changed image data. A display source identifies changes in image data stored in a frame buffer, generates an update information message to identify the location of the changed image data and to provide the changed image data. A display sink receives the update information message and merges the changed image data with image data stored in a local frame buffer. |
| US08525842B1 |
System and method for utilizing semaphores in a graphics pipeline
A semaphore system, method, and computer program product are provided for use in a graphics environment. In operation, a semaphore is operated upon utilizing a plurality of graphics processing modules for a variety of graphics processing-related purposes (e.g. for example, controlling access to graphics data by the graphics processing modules, etc.). |
| US08525830B2 |
Point cloud generation system
A method, apparatus, and point cloud generation system for managing a point cloud. Vertices for a model of an object are identified. The object comprises a plurality of parts. Identifiers for the plurality of parts are associated with points in the point cloud using the vertices for the model of the object. |
| US08525826B2 |
System for iterative interactive ray tracing in a multiprocessor environment
A method comprises receiving scene model data including a scene geometry model and a plurality of pixel data describing objects arranged in a scene. The method generates a primary ray based on a selected first pixel data. In the event the primary ray intersects an object in the scene, the method determines primary hit color data and generates a plurality of secondary rays. The method groups the secondary packets and arranges the packets in a queue based on the octant of each direction vector in the secondary ray packet. The method generates secondary color data based on the secondary ray packets in the queue and generates a pixel color based on the primary hit color data, and the secondary color data. The method generates an image based on the pixel color for the pixel data. |
| US08525824B2 |
Liquid crystal display driver device and liquid crystal display system
There is provided a display driver device (liquid crystal driver) causing no degradation in display image quality even when a plurality of signal lines (source lines) of a display panel are divided into a plurality of groups as a countermeasure against EMI. With a liquid crystal display driver device (the liquid crystal driver) for generating image signals to be impressed to respective signal lines of a display panel upon receiving display image data, and outputting the image signals in a lump, corresponding to every one line, according to an output timing signal inputted from outside, output amplifiers, in the last stage of the liquid crystal driver, for outputting the image signals, respectively, are divided into a plurality of groups, and the output amplifiers of respective groups are caused to undergo a periodical change in output sequence while the respective image signals are slightly staggered in output timing by the group. |
| US08525818B2 |
Display system
A display system includes a display device, a driving circuit, a flexible printed circuit (FPC), a charge pump circuit and a control circuit. The driving circuit is disposed on the display device, and utilized for driving the display device. The FPC is externally coupled to the display device. The charge pump circuit is disposed on the FPC, and utilized for generating at least an output voltage to the driving circuit. The control circuit is disposed on the display device and coupled to the driving circuit, and utilized for generating a control signal to control the charge pump circuit. The charge pump circuit has a control pin coupled to the control circuit for receiving the control signal generated from the control circuit. |
| US08525817B2 |
Pixel array module and flat display apparatus
A pixel array module includes a substrate, a pixel electrode array, a patterned conductive layer and a semiconductor circuit unit. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The pixel electrode array is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The patterned conductive layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate, and the patterned conductive layer is electrically connected to the pixel electrode array. The semiconductor circuit unit has at least one input terminal and at least one output terminal, which is electrically connected to the patterned conductive layer. A flat display apparatus is also disclosed. |
| US08525816B2 |
Position pointer, variable capacitor and inputting apparatus
A position pointer is provided, which includes a housing having an opening, a bar-like rod disposed in the housing such that one end thereof projects from the opening, and a variable capacitor having a capacitance value which varies in response to pressure applied thereto through the rod. The capacitor includes a dielectric member having a first face portion opposite a second face portion, a first electrode section disposed on the first face portion of the dielectric member, a conductive member facing the second face portion of the dielectric member and forming a second electrode section when brought into contact with the second face portion of the dielectric member, and an elastic member coupled with the conductive member and adapted for biasing the conductive member away from the second face portion. A contact area between the conductive member and the second face portion varies depending on the pressure applied thereto through the rod. |
| US08525815B2 |
Optical touch system with display screen
An optical touch system includes a display screen having a contact surface, an infrared light source emitting infrared light to cover the contact surface, a linear infrared sensor having a sensing surface with a lengthwise direction thereof parallel to the contact surface, a processor, and a controller. The linear infrared sensor captures an image of the contact surface with an infrared portion representing a touch area of a contact object, the image having an aspect ratio greater than that of the contact surface. The processor determines the touch location of the contact object based on the aspect ratios of the image and the contact surface, the location of the infrared portion on the image, the area of the infrared portion and the area of the touch portion of the contact object on the contact surface. The controller executes an instruction according to the determined location of the contact object. |
| US08525812B2 |
Input device using touch panel
Provided is a touch panel including an analog switch area and a fixed switch area. An input device of the present invention includes: a touch panel; a case including an opening capable of housing the touch panel; a transparent resin film bonded to the top surface of the case; and an adhesive applied to the back surface of the transparent resin film in the opening. It is possible to make the case and the touch panel flush with each other, and accordingly to offer a seamless supporting structure by covering the top surfaces of the case and the touch panel with the transparent resin film. In addition, since the touch panel includes the analog switch area and the fixed switch area, it is possible to offer the input device which includes all the operation switches in the touch panel. |
| US08525811B2 |
Capacitive touch panel
A capacitive touch panel consists of a touch panel having a plural conductive wires, a multiplex selector electrically connected to the plural conductive wires of the touch panel, a first switch electrically connected to the multiplex selector, a first resistor having a first resistor value, a second switch electrically connected to the resistor and the first switch, a capacitor having a capacitance value, the capacitor electrically connected to the first switch and the second switch, a third switch electrically connected to the capacitor, an Analogue to Digital converter, a fourth switch electrically connected to the Analogue to Digital converter and the third switch, and an integrating circuit electrically connected to the second switch and the fourth switch. |
| US08525809B2 |
Digital capacitive touch panel structure
The present invention discloses a touch panel structure formed by an anti-scratch surface layer and a capacitive sensor layer, and a transparent lamination layer is used for pasting the two into a panel. The capacitive sensor layer includes an X-axis first transparent conductive layer and a Y-axis second transparent conductive layer formed on both sides of a transparent plastic carrier to provide a touch panel structure having the advantages of a relatively low material cost, a light weight, an easy manufacturing and molding, a better lamination yield and a flexible and break-free feature. |
| US08525801B2 |
Equalized capacitive touchpad and touch positioning method
An equalized capacitive touchpad and a touch positioning method for a capacitive touchpad use an equalizer to correct a sensed value detected from a sensing line of the capacitive touchpad, to thereby offset the attenuation of the sensed value due to the impedance of the sensing line. Thus, the sensed values generated from different positions along a sensing line are equalized, and the touch positioning accuracy of the capacitive touchpad is improved. |
| US08525794B2 |
Device and technique for assigning different inputs to keys on a keypad
Embodiments of the invention provide an effective keypad assembly and keypad layout for mobile computing devices. In particular, embodiments of the invention provide keyboard layouts and designs. Additionally, embodiments described herein provide for stack components to make keyboards operable on small-form factor devices. |
| US08525786B1 |
Multi-directional remote control system and method with IR control and tracking
A multi-directional remote control system and method is adapted for use with an entertainment system of a type including a display such as a monitor or TV and having display functions employing a mouse type control. The remote controller includes an IR LED which is operated as a modulated transmitter to control conventional remote functions and in a substantially continuous mode for tracking operation. The remote control system and method images the controller to detect the LED in tracking mode for control of a cursor or other GUI interface with mouse type functionality. |
| US08525781B2 |
Handheld portable pointing apparatus
A portable pointing apparatus utilized with a computing device such as a personal computer, laptop computer, and/or an Internet connected television. The pointing apparatus generally comprises a spin ball, a right click button, a left click button, and a hold button for performing various cursor movements and cursor operations on a display of the computing device. The hold button can be utilized to highlight data displayed on the computing device. The apparatus also includes a laser pointer for pointing out important data on the display. A tracking device generates a movement signal based on a movement of the pointing apparatus. The computing device receives a movement signal from a tracking system and controls the movement of a cursor displayed via the computing device. The pointing apparatus can be operated from any convenient location and can be of any shape or form for user comfort. |
| US08525770B2 |
Liquid crystal display device having a timing controller and driving method thereof
A liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel including a liquid crystal display panel provided a plurality of data lines; a data distributor distributing input data; a first and second memories equally storing data to be supplied to an odd-numbered data line among data distributed by the data distributor; a third and fourth memories equally storing data to be supplied to an even-numbered data line among data distributed by the data distributor; and a clock generator generating a divided clock reading and outputting a data stored at the first and second memories or the third and fourth memories. |
| US08525769B2 |
Liquid crystal display apparatus including color filters of RGBW mosaic arrangement and method of driving the same
A liquid crystal display apparatus includes color filters, a display signal voltage application circuit, a common voltage application circuit, and a polarity inversion circuit. Each color filter corresponds to one of sub-pixels arranged two-dimensionally in a display section. The display signal voltage application circuit applies a display signal voltage to a pixel electrode of each of the sub-pixels. The common voltage application circuit applies a common voltage to a common electrode of each of the sub-pixels. The polarity inversion circuit inverts a polarity indicating a magnitude relationship between a pixel electrode voltage and the common voltage that is applied to the common electrode. The polarity inversion circuit makes the polarity of at least one of the sub-pixels arranged in a row of the display section different from the polarity of another sub-pixel of the same color arranged in the same row of the display section. |
| US08525766B2 |
Method of driving liquid crystal display device using alternating current voltages as storage capacitor voltage
A method of driving a liquid crystal display device, which includes first and second substrates, gate lines on the first substrate, data lines crossing the gate lines to define pixel regions, a thin film transistor connected to each gate line and each data line, a common line between adjacent gate lines, a pixel electrode in each pixel region and overlapping the common line, and a common electrode on the second substrate, includes steps of sequentially applying scanning signals to the gate lines, applying data signals to the data lines to supply the pixel electrode with pixel voltage, applying a common voltage to the common electrode, and applying a storage capacitor voltage to the common line, wherein the pixel voltage and the storage capacitor voltage are alternating current (AC) voltages having positive and negative polarities alternately with respect to the common voltage. |
| US08525760B2 |
Active matrix substrate, electro-optical device, and electronic device
An active matrix substrate is provided which does not cause reductions in the brightness of electroluminescence elements, and which comprises appropriate peripheral circuitry occupying a small area. The active matrix substrate comprises peripheral circuits to supply current to EL elements provided for each pixel, and corresponding to EL elements, and further comprises a holding element (C) which holds a control voltage, a first active element (T1) connected to the holding element (C) and which supplies current to a light-emitting portion (OLED) based on a control voltage, and a second active element (T2) connected to the holding element (C) and which controls the charging and discharging of the holding element. In particular, the second active element (T2) is configured as a multiple-control-terminal type active element. As a result, there are no fluctuations in the programmed current. |
| US08525755B2 |
Method and device for controlling a matrix plasma display screen
A control device for a matrix plasma display screen has a row driver circuit capable of sequentially selecting the rows of the matrix and a column driver circuit, for each column of the matrix, with an individual column driver unit that has at least a first transistor of the MOS type capable of emitting, towards each column of a desired set of columns, a state change signal in order to allow the transition of the set from a first state towards a second state, and a controller. The first transistor is capable of emitting state change signals that have a state that is transitional from a low state towards a high state; the controller has a control transistor with one electrode directly connected to the power supply terminal and another electrode capable of delivering a control voltage to the control electrode of the first transistor, so as to limit the value of the current flowing through the first transistor in the course of the transitional state, in such a manner as to regulate the rise time of the state change signal. |
| US08525752B2 |
System and method for automatically adjusting electronic display settings
Described are systems and methods for automatically adjusting a set of display settings. At least one image sample is displayed at a first display according to display settings of the first display. Electromagnetic radiation generated from the first display is collected. The electromagnetic radiation includes first image data related to the at least one image sample at the first display. An image sample is displayed at a second display according to display settings of the second display. Electromagnetic radiation generated from the second display is collected. The electromagnetic radiation includes second image data related to the image sample at the second display. A margin of error is determined between the first image data and the second image data. The display settings of the second display are adjusted to reduce the margin of error. |
| US08525750B2 |
Varying angle antenna for electromagnetic radiation dissipation device
A varying angle antenna design can be used with an electromagnetic radiation dissipation device to reduce exposure to electromagnetic radiation. The antenna captures radiation from an active emission source, such as a cellular telephone as it transmits. The device converts the captured radiation into an electric current and dissipates the collected current by spending it to operate a thermal, mechanical, or electrical device. The varying angle antenna is a printed circuit board trace antenna comprising a microstrip having several serially connected meandering segments. One or more meandering segments include 90-degree bends in the microstrip, and one or more meandering segments include bends of more and less than 90 degrees. Portions of the microstrip that are horizontally oriented are all parallel, while portions of the microstrip that are vertically oriented can be parallel or angled, depending on the bend angle. Near the center of the antenna, the microstrip segments are narrower. |
| US08525747B2 |
Scanning antenna
An antenna has an antenna body having a plurality of first antenna elements situated along a first straight line. The antenna body includes a first conductive grounded surface and a second conductive grounded surface, the first and second grounded surfaces being situated essentially parallel to one another. A dielectric is situated between the first and second grounded surfaces. A signal conductor is also situated between the first and second grounded surfaces. The first antenna elements are designed as apertures situated above the signal conductor in the first grounded surface. Furthermore, the antenna is designed to emit a signal in a direction in space, depending on a frequency of the signal. At least two of the first antenna elements differ from one another in such a way that their power emissions are different. |
| US08525744B2 |
Radiated power measurement method, radiated power measurement coupler and radiated power measurement apparatus
In a method of measuring a radiation power generated from a DUT from an output of a measurement antenna, wherein the DUT is arranged in an ellipsoid enclosed space such that a radiation center of the radio wave is substantially coincided with the neighborhood of a first focal point. The radio wave radiated from the DUT and reflected from the wall surface is received by a receiving antenna arranged in the neighborhood a second focal point thereby to measure the total radiated power of the DUT from the output signal of the receiving antenna. One of the DUT and the receiving antenna is moved along the axis passing through the first and second focal points, and based on the measurement value maximizing the output signal power of the receiving antenna, calculating the total radiated power of the DUT. |
| US08525741B2 |
Multi-loop antenna system and electronic apparatus having the same
A multi-loop antenna system includes: a plurality of loop antennas disposed on a substrate and arranged such that each of extending lines extending respectively from geometric centers of the loop antennas to a center point that is bounded by the loop antennas has a predetermined length, and that each of the loop antennas is spaced apart from an adjacent one of the same by a predetermined distance; and a system module facing toward and being spaced apart from and parallel to the substrate such that the grounding plane is able to reflect radiation from the loop antennas. Each of the loop antennas includes first and second radiator portions operable in respective frequency bands; the former having opposite ends that respectively serve as signal-feed and grounding sections; the latter having opposite ends that are connected respectively to the signal-feed and grounding sections. |
| US08525735B2 |
Foldable/slideable apparatus for radio communication with backspace for an antenna
An apparatus for radio communication comprising an antenna element and first and second parts, wherein the apparatus is arranged such that the first and second parts are movable with respect to one another between first and second configurations, and wherein movement of the apparatus from the first configuration into the second configuration provides a backspace which can be used as a backspace for the antenna element. |
| US08525733B2 |
Low-profile wide-bandwidth radio frequency antenna
The present invention relates to an RE antenna structure that includes a planar structure and a loading plate, such that the planar structure is mounted between a ground plane and the loading plate to form an RF antenna. The loading plate may be about parallel to the ground plane and the planar structure may be about perpendicular to the loading plate and the ground plane. The loading plate may allow the height of the RF antenna structure above the ground plane to be relatively small. For example, the height may be significantly less than one-quarter of a wavelength of RF signals of interest. The planar structure may include two conductive matching elements to help increase the bandwidth of the RF antenna structure. |
| US08525727B2 |
Position and velocity uncertainty metrics in GNSS receivers
A GNSS navigation system and navigation method for determining user position, user velocity, and improved uncertainty metrics for position and velocity. A measurement engine in an applications processor of the system determines pseudorange and delta range values over each time period for each received satellite signal, and also determines measurement noise variances for both pseudorange and delta range for the individual signals. The satellite-specific pseudorange and delta range measurement variances are used to determine the position and velocity uncertainties by a position engine, either by way of a least-squares linearization or by way of an enhanced Kalman filter. The uncertainties may be communicated to the system user, or used in generating an integrated position and velocity result from both the GNSS navigation function and an inertial navigation system result. |
| US08525720B2 |
Non-binary successive approximation analog to digital converter
A successive approximation analog to digital converter (SA-ADC) employs a binary-weighted digital to analog converter (DAC) to perform a non-binary search in determining a digital representation of a sample of an analog signal. In an embodiment, a subset of iterations needed to convert an analog sample to a digital value is performed using non-binary search with a radix of conversion less than two. As a result, search windows in iterations corresponding to the non-binary search overlap, and correction of errors due to a comparator used in the SA-ADC is rendered possible. Error correction being possible due to the non-binary search, the comparator is operated in a low-bandwidth, and hence low-power, mode during the non-binary search. The non-binary search in combination with the binary-weighted architecture of the DAC offer several benefits such as for example, less-complex implementation, shorter conversion time, easier and compact layout and lower power consumption. |
| US08525717B2 |
Half-bandwidth based quadrature analog-to-digital converter
A half-bandwidth based quadrature analog-to-digital converter (ADC) includes in-phase circuitry, quadrature-phase circuitry, and digital complex processing circuitry. The in-phase circuitry includes an in-phase pair of ADCs, which provide an in-phase pair of sub-quadrature output signals, based on an analog in-phase input signal. Similarly, the quadrature-phase circuitry includes a quadrature-phase pair of ADCs, which provide a quadrature-phase pair of sub-quadrature output signals based on an analog quadrature-phase input signal. The digital complex processing circuitry combines, filters, and restructures the in-phase pair of sub-quadrature output signals and the quadrature-phase pair of sub-quadrature output signals to provide a digital in-phase output signal and a digital quadrature-phase output signal. Each of the in-phase pair of ADCs has about an ADC bandwidth. The in-phase circuitry has an input bandwidth, which is about equal to two times the ADC bandwidth in one embodiment of the in-phase circuitry. |
| US08525715B2 |
A/D conversion apparatus and DC-DC conversion apparatus
There is provided with an A/D conversion apparatus which the first terminal receives a reference voltage signal, the single-ended to differential converter conducts single-ended to differential conversion on the reference voltage signal to obtain a first differential signal, the A/D converter conducts A/D conversion on the first differential signal based on the reference voltage signal to obtain a first digital signal, the digital circuit detects a DC offset which is a difference between the first digital signal and a digital signal, the second terminal receives an input signal, the single-ended to differential converter conducts single-ended to differential conversion on the input signal to acquire a second differential signal, the A/D converter conducts A/D conversion on the second differential signal based on the reference voltage signal to acquire a second digital signal, and the digital circuit subtracts the DC offset from the second digital signal to obtain a third digital signal. |
| US08525711B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing nonlinearity calibration
A method for performing nonlinearity calibration includes the steps of: obtaining temporarily values of a plurality of compensation parameters by performing a perturbation-based calibration process on a nonlinear system with at least one predetermined input being applied to the nonlinear system; and updating the compensation parameters by performing the perturbation-based calibration process in an online manner, wherein the temporarily values are utilized as initial values of the compensation parameters for the step of updating the compensation parameters. In addition, the compensation parameters are utilized for controlling a compensation response of the perturbation-based calibration process. An associated apparatus is also provided. |
| US08525710B1 |
Audio amplifier offset reduction using digital input/output comparisons
An offset correction circuit removes DC offset from an analog audio output signal by comparing transitions of digital audio values to which the analog output signal is related to the output of a monitor that monitors the analog output signal. The monitor may be a zero-crossing detector and the transitions of the digital signal that are compared may be transitions of the most-significant bit (MSB) of the digital audio values. A filtering algorithm or filter circuit may be used to average a result of the comparison of the transitions, so that the offset is slowly and accurately removed. A chopped or autozero comparator may be used to further reduce error in the offset determination. |
| US08525709B2 |
Systems and methods for designing ADC based on probabilistic switching of memories
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a probabilistic analog to digital converter (ADC). The probabilistic ADC may be configured to convert an analog input to a variable-length or variable-amplitude pulse, apply the pulse to a plurality of memory elements as a switching pulse, and determine a digital value based on a number of memory elements that store a value after the switching pulse is applied. |
| US08525706B2 |
Method and apparatus for encoding and decoding data
The method for encoding data includes: receiving data; determining one quantizer from among a plurality of quantizers having a same quantization step size and different offset values; and transmitting an indicator and a quantized coefficient related to the determined quantizer. The method for decoding data includes: receiving an indicator and a quantized coefficient related to a quantizer; determining one de-quantizer from among a plurality of de-quantizers by using the indicator; and acquiring reconstructed data by de-quantizing the quantized coefficient by using the determined de-quantizer. |
| US08525704B2 |
Displaying route information on a digital map image
A method and apparatus are disclosed for generating a display image including a map view and route information, the map view being a three dimensional perspective elevation view. In at least one embodiment, the method includes: determining, from height information associated with a map object to be displayed in the display image, whether the object obscures a line of sight to the route information in the three dimensional perspective elevation; and displaying the map object in a format that is dependent on whether the map object is determined to obscure the line of sight. |
| US08525703B2 |
Interior rearview mirror system
A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly, a global positioning system operable to determine a geographical location of the vehicle, and a display device. Data relevant to the geographical location of the vehicle is carried from an external provider to the vehicle via a wireless communication link. The data may be wirelessly communicated from the external provider to the vehicle responsive to at least one of (a) location of the vehicle, (b) identity of the vehicle and (c) directional heading of the vehicle, and the data may be at least in part customized to the geographic location of the vehicle. The interior rearview mirror system may include a link with a mobile accessory that may be a personal accessory of an occupant of the vehicle, and the mobile accessory may include at least one of a keypad, a touch pad and a stylus-actuated screen. |
| US08525701B2 |
Method and device for centralized management of warnings in an aircraft comprising several warning presentation interfaces
A method and a device for centralized management of warnings in an aircraft including a centralized system for management of warnings and a plurality of warning presentation interfaces. The method includes determining at least one warning in the centralized system according to at least one alarm activation signal received, presenting the at least one warning by a first interface of the plurality of warning presentation interfaces, filtering the at least one determined warning to determine whether to also present the at least one determined warning by a second interface of the plurality of warning presentation interfaces, the second interface being separate from the first interface, and presenting, by the second interface, the at least one determined warning, in response to a determination by the filtering that the at least one determined warning is to also be presented by the second interface. |
| US08525700B2 |
Control system and a method for information display systems for vehicles on cross roads
The various embodiments herein provide a system and method for managing information display for vehicles on cross roads. The system includes at least one panel to display a traffic regulatory information and advertisements, a central server, a programmable logic controller (PLC) connected to the central server, a plurality of sensors to detect the at least one panel position and any moving foreign objects. A display unit is managed online from a traffic control center to receive and display a real-time traffic information and a plurality of timers are provided for calculating a time schedule information of the traffic lights based on the traffic. The sensors control and transmit the time schedule information to the PLC. The time schedule information and traffic algorithms are transmitted by the PLC to a central control system for processing and estimating an optimum time schedule of traffic lights. |
| US08525699B2 |
Device for aiding flight for an aircraft
A device for aiding flight for an aircraft includes means for locating the localities situated in the operational area for rescue missions. The device is able to present to the crew a landmark of the positions of the localities in relation to the position of the aircraft, this landmark also indicating information connected with navigation and to flight regulations for each of the localities. The device relates to operations aircraft and more particularly rescue helicopters. |
| US08525696B2 |
Vehicle-mounted device and audio reproduction method
Upon reception of content information (step S1), a control unit decides a different notification sound in accordance with an identifier attached to the received content information (step S4). The control unit causes a reproduction unit (5) to reproduce the decided notification sound. Thus, the user can guess the content of the received content information. |
| US08525695B2 |
Automobile beacon, system, and associated method
Devices, systems, and methods are provided for alerting a pedestrian, such as a visually impaired pedestrian, of a vehicle in the vicinity. In general, signals are transmitted from a vehicle to a device carried by a pedestrian, such as a mobile terminal. In response, the pedestrian's device may generate an alarm, such as a vibration or an audible alarm, informing the pedestrian that a vehicle is nearby. In some cases, the pedestrian's device may transmit activation signals to the vehicle after receiving the signals from the vehicle. The activation signals may cause speakers on the vehicle to emit an audible alarm, alerting the pedestrian of the presence of the vehicle. |
| US08525694B2 |
Radio frequency identification object tracking
A computer-implemented method includes detecting, through an RF transceiver in communication with a vehicle computing system, the proximate presence of one or more RFID tags. The method also includes determining, via the vehicle computing system, a type of potential hazard to which the detected tag corresponds. The method further includes notifying, via the vehicle computing system, a driver of the presence of the determined type of potential hazard. |
| US08525692B2 |
Techniques for limiting demand from an electricity meter with an installed relay
An electricity meter capable of performing a method for limiting an electricity load in communication with the electricity meter is disclosed. The electricity meter includes at least one load control and the electricity meter has one or more predetermined time-of-use tiers. Each of the one or more predetermined time-of-use tiers has a corresponding time-of-use demand threshold. The method comprises determining a present time-of-use tier; determining a present time-of-use demand for the electricity load in the present time-of-use tier; comparing the present time-of-use demand to the time-of-use demand threshold corresponding to the present time-of-use tier; and setting the at least one load control to a de-energize mode when a de-energize condition is satisfied. The de-energize condition may include sub-conditions such as the present time-of-use demand exceeding the time-of-use demand threshold corresponding to the present time-of-use tier. |
| US08525691B2 |
Electric equipment with digital interface and method for controlling the same
In electric equipment that has a digital interface, an operation that is normally performed by an output terminal during authentication processing is executed on equipment connected to an input terminal of the digital interface by the input terminal as an erroneous connection detection operation. When there is a proper response from the equipment connected to the input terminal of the digital interface in response to the erroneous connection detection operation, the electric equipment detects that the connected equipment has been erroneously connected. When an erroneous connection is detected, the electric equipment gives notice of the detection of the erroneous connection. |
| US08525689B2 |
Speaker enclosure design for efficiently generating an audible alert signal
Various inventive features are disclosed for efficiently generating regulation-compliant audible alerts, including but not limited to 520 Hz square wave alert/alarm signals, using an audio speaker. One such feature involves the use of a non-linear amplifier in combination with a voltage boost regulator to efficiently drive the audio speaker. Another feature involves speaker enclosure designs that effectively boost the output of the audio speaker, particularly at relatively low frequencies. These and other features may be used individually or combination in a given alarm-generation device or system to enable regulation-compliant audible alerts to be generated using conventional batteries, such as AA alkaline batteries. Various examples of efficiently generated regulation-compliant audible alerts and further enhancing such audible alerts by utilizing speaker enclosure designs are provided. |
| US08525688B2 |
Proximity detection alarm for an inductively charged mobile computing device
Illustrated is a system and method to activate an alarm where a mobile computing device is no longer proximate to a docking station that provides inductive charging and data transfer capabilities for the mobile computing device. The computer system includes at least one coil to provide inductive charging for a mobile computing device. Further, the computer system includes a processor to control the inductive charging of the mobile computing device. Additionally, the computer system includes a proximity sensor operatively connected to the processor, the proximity sensor to determine that the mobile computing device is proximate to the computer system. Moreover, the computer system includes an alarm logic module to activate an alarm when the mobile computing device is no longer proximate to the computer system. |
| US08525684B2 |
Method and system for locating and communicating with a user of a wireless communication device
A system and method switches a mobile device from a first wireless communication signal, to a second, different wireless communication signal to maintain or reestablish communication between the mobile device and a communication network. Switching occurs when the signal strength of the first wireless communication signal falls below a predefined threshold and a second communication signal is present. |
| US08525679B2 |
Sensor control for apparatuses for supporting and monitoring a person
A person support apparatus includes a frame and a support surface cooperating with the frame to support a person. The person support apparatus also has a sensor coupled to one of the frame and the support surface. The sensor detects at least one characteristic associated with the person. A controller is coupled to the sensor. In response to at least one of a condition of the frame, a condition of the support surface, a position of the person, or a condition of the person, the controller operates to control the sensor by at least one of changing a gain of the sensor and changing a manner in which a signal from the sensor is filtered. In some instances, the controller turns the sensor off. |
| US08525675B2 |
Security device
An anti-theft security device is particularly useful with bottles and is typically secured to a bottle neck. The device may carry an onboard alarm. The device typically includes a catch member which engages the bottle neck to secure the device to the bottle and a blocking structure to help block access to the catch member. |
| US08525674B2 |
Collective objects management system with object identification using addressable decoder units
A collective objects management system for objects such as documents contained in file folders in drawers of file cabinets. Each file folder has an electrical circuit with a visible indicator mounted on the file folder. Each folder circuit has an address decoder with a unique system address which enables generation of a VALID signal whenever an incoming address from a source is a match, and a circuit for deriving operating power for the address decoder from an incoming address signal. A local microcomputer and optional encoder receive incoming object identification signals from the source and supplies the desired object address to all the file folders in the cabinet. To aid the user, each file drawer has a visible indicator mounted on the front panel, the panel indicator being illuminated when the sought folder is contained in that drawer. The invention can be applied to a wide variety of collective objects management systems, such as supermarkets, automobile parts distributors, and various manufacturing operations. |
| US08525672B2 |
Passive entry and/or passive go system and associated operating method
A passive entry and/or passive go system and am associated operating method is provided. According to an embodiment of the invention, the following steps are performed in an electronic key of the passive entry and/or passive go system: generation of a reference input value, supplying the antenna circuit with the reference input value, measurement of the characteristic parameters, while the antenna circuit is supplied with the reference input value, storage of the characteristic parameters, measurement of a first output value of the antenna circuit, and determination of the field strength from the first output value and the characteristic parameters, whereby an effect of the characteristic parameters on the field strength is compensated. Use, for example, in motor vehicles. |
| US08525669B2 |
Interaction analyzer
A method of analyzing participant activity includes providing an identification unit to a participant, receiving signals from the identification unit, determining location of the participant based on the received signals, storing the location information and the associated timestamp and analyzing the stored information. |
| US08525662B2 |
Out of product indicator
An out of product indicator is provided. The out of product indicator includes a power generator, a sensor and an alarm. The power generator is configured to generate power based on an interaction with at least one aspect of the device it is coupled thereto. The sensor is configured to determine when a product is low. The alarm is coupled to receive power generated by the power generator. Moreover the alarm is activated based on an output of the sensor. |
| US08525661B2 |
Water vehicle braking display apparatus
A water vehicle braking display apparatus, the apparatus including at least one sensor adapted to detect changes in input information, a signal generator to generate a signal based upon changes detected in the input information, and a display mounted for at least visual display and operable to produce a display upon receipt that a change has occurred in the input information from the signal generator. |
| US08525659B2 |
LED tail lamp system for vehicle using pattern indication
A tail lamp system for a vehicle includes a dynamic signal unit, a control unit, a set of input lines electrically connecting the dynamic signal unit with the control unit, an LED display board, and a set of output lines electrically connecting the LED display board with the control unit. The dynamic signal unit provides a plurality of dynamic signals relating to various instant driving information of the vehicle. The control unit receives each of the dynamic signals of the dynamic signal unit and outputs a corresponding control signal. The LED display board receives the control signal from the control unit and displays a corresponding pattern according to the received control signal to indicate instant driving information of the vehicle, for example, turning, braking, temporary stop and breakdown of the vehicle. |
| US08525653B1 |
Anti-theft system for wheels and rims
A system for protecting vehicle wheels featuring a lug nut component for threading into a wheel; a keyhole disposed in the first end of the lug nut and a threaded second hole disposed in the second end; a sliding component disposed in the first hole biased in an up position and movable to a down position when a key is inserted; a sensor configured to detect the sliding component moving to the down position; a microprocessor operatively connected to the sensor; a transmitter operatively connected to the microprocessor; a receiver operatively connected to a car alarm system, wherein when the sensor detects the sliding component moving to the down position the transmitter sends an alarm signal to the receiver to activate the alarm system. |
| US08525651B2 |
Apparatus, systems and methods for pairing a controlled device with an RF remote control using an RFID tag
Systems and methods are operable to initiate a pairing process and a de-pairing process between a controlled device and a radio frequency (RF) remote control. An exemplary embodiment detects presence of a radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag in an interrogation zone established by an RFID tag reader, automatically initiates a pairing process in response to detecting the presence of the RFID tag in the interrogation zone, and completes the pairing process between the RF remote control and the controlled device, wherein the pairing process identifies a unique identifier associated with the RF remote control. A subsequently received RF signal emitted by the RF remote control includes at least one command configured to control operation of the controlled device and includes the unique identifier. |
| US08525650B2 |
Remote shut-off gas meter
A retrofit system includes a body, a cup and a valve. The body has a top wall and a plurality of side walls defining a opening and a chamber and is configured to be connected to a gas meter such that the chamber is in fluid communication with a chamber of the gas meter. An inlet channel is configured to be in fluid communication with an inlet of a diaphragm disposed within the gas meter and an outlet channel configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet of the diaphragm. The cup is disposed within an aperture located in the top wall and defines compartment configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) controller and a power supply. The valve is connected to one of the inlet or outlet channels and is electrically coupled to the RF controller and the power supply. The valve is configured to close in response to receiving an electrical signal from the RF controller. |
| US08525649B2 |
Intelligent bail
An identification device is configured to be coupled externally to an optoelectronic device to provide connectivity and/or identification information in an optical network in which the optoelectronic device is implemented. The identification device may include an integrated circuit with unique identification information and a plurality of contacts coupled to the integrated circuit and configured to be coupled to an outside identification system. The outside identification system communicates with the identification device via the plurality of contacts to collect unique identification information, the ability to retrieve the unique identification information additionally implicating connectivity in some embodiments. The identification device may include a plurality of clips configured to engage corresponding posts on a latch of the optoelectronic device. |
| US08525648B1 |
Backscatter passive wireless controller with IMD frequency coding
A backscatter passive wireless control system and method employs frequency coding using frequency components generated from an interrogating field using a passive nonlinear element such as a diode in a passive transponder tag. In particular, InterModulation Distortion (IMD) frequency components may be generated which are shifted in frequency from the interrogating signal to assist in backscatter detection at a receiver but are still in band, e.g., in an ISM band. The shifted frequency components may be swept or stepped over a range and passive elements in the tag encode a tag ID by selecting specific frequencies to be backscattered. A manually operated switch may couple an antenna to the transponder to allow battery free control. |
| US08525647B2 |
Measurement system, measurement method and new use of antenna
The invention relates to a measuring system for detecting radio-frequency tags, a measuring method, and a new use for a leaky waveguide. The measuring system comprises a reading device and an antenna, which is connected to reading device for connecting to the tags. According to the invention, the antenna is a microstrip-type leaky waveguide having a length which is several times the operating wavelength of the tags. The invention permits reliable and precise RFID detection, for example, for a results service for sports events. |
| US08525645B2 |
Method of recognizing RFID tag for the purpose of preventing throughput inversion and RFID reader performing the same
A method of recognizing a tag in an RFID reader includes: obtaining a predetermined frame size in the case where throughput obtained by reflecting a slot length based on the remaining number of tags except for recognized tags within a frame progressing current tag recognition that substantially has a maximum value; and when the current frame size is different from the predetermined frame size, stopping the current progress of frame and changing the current frame size into the expected frame size. The method of recognizing a tag may further include when the current frame size is equal to the expected frame size, changing the current frame size into the frame size that does not cause a throughput inversion phenomenon for the remaining number of tags to be recognized within the frame progressing the current tag recognition. By the throughput inversion phenomenon, the occurrence of throughput loss can be prevented and the tag recognition time is reduced to recognize the tags at high speed. |
| US08525642B2 |
Methods and systems for communication protocol for distributed asset management
A sending device generates a MAC frame to be transmitted over a wireless network. The MAC frame indicates a frame transmission type. A payload portion of the MAC frame is defined in accordance with a payload specification of a distributed asset management protocol corresponding to the indicated frame transmission type. The MAC frame is transmitted over the wireless network and received by a receiving device that is defined to recognize the MAC frame as the indicated frame transmission type. The receiving device is defined to process the payload portion of the MAC frame in accordance with the payload specification of the distributed asset management protocol corresponding to the indicated frame transmission type. Network discovery includes successively transmitting the MAC frame at a defined interval during a first period of time. Then, the MAC frame transmission is ceased for a second period of time. Then, transmission of the MAC frame resumes. |
| US08525635B2 |
Oxygen-barrier packaged surface mount device
A method for producing a surface mount device includes providing a plurality of layers including a B-staged top layer and bottom layer, and a C-staged middle layer with an opening. A core device is inserted into the openings, and then the top and bottom layers are placed over and under, respectively, the middle layer. The layers are cured until the layers become C-staged. The core device is substantially surrounded by an oxygen-barrier material with an oxygen permeability of less than approximately 0.4 cm3·mm/m2·atm·day. |
| US08525633B2 |
Fusible substrate
A fuse element includes a substrate disposed between first and second terminals. The substrate includes an electrically insulative material. A conductive film is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal and second terminals. |
| US08525624B2 |
Short-circuit release having an optimized magnetic circuit
A short-circuit release is disclosed, in particular for a power circuit-breaker. In at least one embodiment, the short circuit release includes an armature and pole that are located inside a coil former and further includes a yoke plate and terminal connection that are positioned around the coil former. Arranged opposite the yoke plate is a magnetic plate resting against the terminal connection. |
| US08525620B2 |
BAW resonator filter bandwidth and out-of-band frequency rejection
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, devices and methods for improving both the bandwidth of a BAW resonator bandpass filter and the suppression of out-of-band frequencies above the passband. In various embodiments of the invention, blocker inductors are located in series between the filter input and the filter output to realize both bandwidth enhancement and improved out-of-band frequency rejection. For example, a first blocker inductor may be located at the input and a second blocker inductor may be located at the output of a BAW resonator bandpass filter. |
| US08525618B2 |
Metamaterial having a negative dielectric constant and a negative magnetic permeability
A unit of a metamaterial includes an uppermost part electrode, a lowermost part electrode, a first internal electrode, a second internal electrode, a third internal electrode, a fourth internal electrode, and a transmission line. The transmission line connects a section of the uppermost part electrode which extends in the −z direction to a section of the lowermost part electrode which extends in the +z direction. The length of the transmission line is set to substantially ½ of a resonant wavelength. The first internal electrode and the fourth internal electrode are respectively placed so as to be opposed to the uppermost part electrode and the lowermost part electrode. The first internal electrode and the fourth internal electrode are not electrically connected directly to each other. |
| US08525611B2 |
Enhanced electromagnetic coupling between a transmission line pair with reduced electromagnetic coupling to ground
According to one exemplary embodiment, a circuit board for reducing dielectric loss, conductor loss, and insertion loss includes a pair of transmission lines. The pair of transmission lines has sufficient thickness to cause substantial broadside electromagnetic coupling between the pair of transmission lines, where the pair of transmission lines is sufficiently separated from a ground plane of the circuit board so as to cause negligible electromagnetic coupling to the ground plane relative to the substantial broadside electromagnetic coupling. The pair of transmission lines thereby reduce dielectric loss, conductor loss, and insertion loss for signals traversing through the transmission line pair. The pair of transmission lines can be separated from the ground plane by, for example, at least 50.0 mils. |
| US08525610B2 |
Composite electronic module and method of manufacturing composite electronic module
An electronic component is mounted on a substrate so as to be in contact with a non-reciprocal circuit element. Therefore, there is no risk of the electronic component, which is arranged so as to be in contact with the non-reciprocal circuit element, being displaced as a result of being shifted by the magnetic force of permanent magnets included in the non-reciprocal circuit element and displacement of the electronic component as a result of being shifted by the magnetic force of the permanent magnets can be prevented. Therefore, since there is no risk of the electronic component being displaced by being shifted by the magnetic force of the permanent magnets, a space in which to mount a member that would function as an electromagnetic shield, such as a yoke, need not be provided on the substrate and the composite electronic module can be reduced in size and profile. |
| US08525604B2 |
Oscillator arrangement
The present invention relates to an oscillator arrangement, arranged for providing an oscillator output and phase noise detection and/or control of said oscillator output, the arrangement comprising a mixer (1) connected to a low-pass filter (2). The oscillator arrangement comprises a first oscillator (7) and a second oscillator (8), where the oscillators (7, 8) are inter-injection locked to each other by means of at least one coupling element (Q) in such a way that the oscillator output is acquired in quadrature automatically. The present invention also relates to a corresponding method. |
| US08525603B2 |
Oscillating signal generating device and related method
An oscillating signal generating device includes an oscillating circuit and a control circuit. The oscillating circuit includes: a resonator having a first terminal and a second terminal for generating an oscillating signal, a resistive element having a first terminal coupled to the first terminal of the resonator, and a second terminal coupled to the second terminal of the resonator, and an oscillating start-up circuit having an input terminal coupled to the first terminal of the resonator and an output terminal coupled to the second terminal of the resonator. The control circuit generates a control signal to change the oscillating start-up circuit into a disable mode from an enable mode when the oscillating circuit generates an oscillating output signal under an operation mode, and outputs the oscillating signal generated by the resonator as the oscillating output signal of the oscillating circuit. |
| US08525600B1 |
Temperature-compensated crystal oscillator assembly
A protective assembly that is adapted to provide temperature isolation for an electronic device is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing having a cavity with a top surface and at least one side surface. The housing is configured to accept an electronic device having a top and a bottom in the cavity with the top of the electronic device proximate to the top surface of the cavity. The housing is further configured to maintain a vacuum within the cavity. The assembly includes at least one support disposed within the cavity. The at least one support is configured to contact the housing only at a first point proximate to the top surface of the cavity and contact the electronic device only at a second point that is proximate to the bottom of the electronic device. |
| US08525591B2 |
Signal level conversion circuit, physical quantity detection device and electronic apparatus
A signal level conversion circuit 1 includes a first differential amplifier circuit 10 and a second differential amplifier circuit 20. The first differential amplifier circuit 10 multiplies a potential difference between a first input signal and a second input signal by G1 thereby providing an output signal. The second differential amplifier circuit 20 multiplies a potential difference between the output signal of the first differential amplifier circuit 10 and the second input signal by G2 thereby providing an output, where the two gains satisfy the relation of G1×G2<0 and 0<−(G1+1)×G2<2. |
| US08525588B1 |
Vacuum electronic device
Various apparatuses and methods for a vacuum electronic device are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vacuum electronic device includes a vacuum housing, an array of slow wave structures inside the vacuum housing sharing a common electron beam tunnel, an electron beam input port at a first end of the common electron beam tunnel, and an electron beam output port at a second end of the common electron beam tunnel. |
| US08525586B2 |
Gain stage with DC offset compensation and method thereof
A gain stage with DC offset compensation includes a gain amplifier and a compensation device. The gain amplifier is arranged to amplify an input signal according to a gain control signal. The compensation device is arranged to perform a DC offset compensation applied to the gain amplifier with an operating configuration based on the gain control signal. |
| US08525579B2 |
Electronic trimming circuit with reduced number of dedicated trimming pins
An electronic trimming circuit carries out a trimming operation on portions of an integrated device. The circuit includes N trimmable interconnected resistances, each connected in parallel to a respective shunt fuse. N trimming transistors are each connected to a respective one of the shunt fuses to force therethrough substantially the whole current flowing in the respective trimming transistor. N bias networks are each functionally connected to a control terminal of a respective one of the trimming transistors to directly bias an active junction thereof. An externally driven heating device is thermally coupled with the active junctions of the trimming transistors adapted to raise the temperature thereof. |
| US08525578B2 |
Semiconductor device having plural optical fuses and manufacturing method thereof
Such a device is disclosed that includes a first ladder fuse for which blowing points are arranged at a first coordinate and a second ladder fuse for which blowing points are arranged at a second coordinate. When adjustment data for adjusting circuit characteristics is within a first range, a trimming operation is performed on both the first and second ladder fuses, and when the adjustment data for adjusting the circuit characteristics is within a second range, the trimming operation is performed on the second ladder fuse without performing the trimming operation on the first ladder fuse. This configuration eliminates a necessity of irradiation on the first ladder fuse with a laser when the adjustment data is within the second range. |
| US08525576B2 |
Solid state drive and controlling method thereof
A controlling method is provided for preventing a solid state drive from being operated at a high temperature. The solid state drive includes a controlling circuit, a temperature detecting circuit and a plurality of dies. The dies are divided into n groups and accessed by the controlling circuit through n IO buses. The controlling circuit is in communication with the temperature detecting circuit for detecting a temperature of the solid state drive. The controlling method includes the following steps. Firstly, a judging step is performed to judge whether the temperature of the solid state drive is higher than a predetermined temperature. If the temperature of the solid state drive is higher than the predetermined temperature, the frequencies of n clock signals in the n IO buses are decreased. |
| US08525569B2 |
Synchronizing global clocks in 3D stacks of integrated circuits by shorting the clock network
There is provided a clock distribution network for synchronizing global clock signals within a 3D chip stack having two or more strata. On each of the two or more strata, the clock distribution network includes a clock grid having a plurality of sectors for providing the global clock signals to various chip locations, a multiple-level buffered clock tree for driving the clock grid and including at least a root and a plurality of clock buffers, and one or more multiplexers for providing the global clock signals to at least a portion of the buffered clock tree. Inputs of at least some of the plurality of clock buffers on each of the two or more strata are shorted together using chip-to-chip interconnects to reduce skewing of the global clock signals with respect to the various chip locations. |
| US08525557B1 |
Merged tristate multiplexer
Various methods and structures related to tristate multiplexer circuits are disclosed. An embodiment provides a selection circuit in which selectively enabled input circuits are coupled to an output circuit through an output enable circuit such that a selected one of the selectively enabled input circuits is operable to provide a pathway for charging and discharging currents used to charge and discharge an output circuit transistor gate. This and other detailed embodiments are described more fully in the disclosure. |
| US08525556B2 |
Time-interleaved sample-and-hold
A time-interleaved sample-and-hold system includes a first sample-and-hold circuit and a second sample-and-hold circuit. The first sample-and-hold circuit and the second sample-and-hold circuit share a common sampling switch. A method of remediating a timing offset between a first sample-and-hold circuit and a second sample-and-hold circuit in a time-interleaved sample-and-hold system includes switching at least one shunt capacitor disposed between two logic gates in a timing circuit to adjust a delay between a timing signal for a common sampling switch electrically coupled to the first and second sample-and-hold circuits and a timing signal for at least one of the sample-and-hold circuits. |
| US08525555B2 |
Power detector
In a power detector, a comparator for detection receives an input signal and a reference voltage, and compares the input signal to the reference voltage around the switching time of active and inactive states of the output of the comparator in accordance with an output of an input switching signal generator. Except for the switching time, an input voltage for non-use of the comparator is inputs to the comparator for detection, and the differential inputs are fixed to the same potential. Therefore, aging reduction in the accuracy of power detection caused by BT degradation is effectively mitigated. |
| US08525548B2 |
Trigger circuits and event counters for an IC
Some embodiments provide an integrated circuit (‘IC’). The IC includes multiple configurable circuits that configurably perform operations of a user design based on configuration data. The IC also includes a configurable trigger circuit that receives a set of configuration data that specifies an operational event. The configurable trigger circuit also determines whether the operational event has occurred during implementation of the user design of the IC. Additionally, the operational trigger event outputs a trigger signal upon determining that the operational trigger event has occurred. |
| US08525547B2 |
USB isolator with advanced control features
A USB-based isolator system conveys USB signals between a pair of galvanically isolated circuit systems and supports controlled enumeration by a downstream device on upstream USB signal lines. The isolator system provides a multi-mode voltage regulator to support multiple voltage supply configurations. The isolator system further provides control systems for each of the isolated circuit systems and provides robust control in a variety of start up conditions. Additionally, the isolator system includes refresh timers and watchdog mechanisms to support persistent operation but manage possible communication errors that can arise between the isolated circuit systems. |
| US08525546B1 |
Majority dominant power scheme for repeated structures and structures thereof
Methods and structures for configuring an integrated circuit including repeated cells that are divided into banks having a respective power assist and a respective operational assist are provided. A method includes configuring the banks without power assist and operational assist. The method further includes selecting the power assist for a bank based on a determination that a weak cell remains in the bank after configuring the bank with the respective operational assist. |
| US08525544B2 |
Quantum computing circuits
A system for performing digital operations, including a first device configured to transform a digital input into one or more signals, at least one AB ring, the at least one AB ring irreducibly-coupled and configured to include at least three terminals, a second device configured to read a portion of a signal expressed upon two or more of the at least three terminals, and a third device configured to transform the portion of the signal expressed upon two or more of the at least three terminals into a digital output, the third device operationally connected to the second device. |
| US08525541B2 |
Test method of liquid crystal display panel
A test method of a liquid crystal display panel is provided. The liquid crystal display panel includes a plurality of pixels and a testing pad. The pixels are disposed at intersections between a first, a second, and a third data lines and a plurality of scan lines. In the test method, each of the scan lines is driven to connect liquid crystal capacitors of the pixels to the first, the second, and the third data lines. A first and a second test voltages are respectively supplied to the first and the second data lines, wherein the first test voltage is not equal to the second test voltage. The first data line is floated. The floated first data line is measured through the testing pad to determine whether the liquid crystal capacitors of the pixels electrically connected to the first and the second data lines are electrically connected with each other. |
| US08525540B2 |
Switch control unit, test apparatus and method for liquid crystal cell
The present invention discloses a switch control unit, a test apparatus and method for a liquid crystal cell. The switch control unit controls a signal input to the liquid crystal display driver and controls the output of the signal from the liquid crystal display driver accordingly, and includes a control signal generator and a switch module. The test apparatus for the liquid crystal cell comprises: a switch control unit connected with a gate driver, for controlling ON and OFF of a signal input to the gate driver and controlling ON and OFF of a gate scan signal accordingly. The test method for the liquid crystal cell comprises: inputting a test signal; controlling ON and OFF of a gate scan signal by controlling ON and OFF of a signal input to a gate driver so as to determine the badness positions on a screen. |
| US08525539B2 |
Electrical connecting apparatus and testing system using the same
An embodiment of an electrical connecting apparatus includes a chip unit having a plurality of electronic components arranged on the upper side of a chip supporting body, a probe unit having a plurality of contacts arranged on the lower side of a probe supporting body, and a connecting unit arranged between the chip unit and the probe unit and having a connecting member supporting body and a plurality of connecting members electrically connecting the chip unit to the probe unit. The chip unit, the probe unit and the connecting unit are vacuum-coupled. |
| US08525537B2 |
Method and apparatus for probe contacting
There is provided a method and a device for accurately detecting the contact of a mechanical probe with a contact object. The contact detecting device comprises a mechanical probe movable for being in contact with a contacted object, a charged particle beam source which generates a charged particle beam applied to the contacted object, a detector for detecting secondary particles or reflected particles from the contacted object, a calculating device which calculates, from a detection signal from the detector, a feature quantity of a shadow of the mechanical probe projected on the contacted object, and a control device which controls the operation of the mechanical probe. The calculating device calculates, as the feature quantity of the shadow of the mechanical probe, a shadow depth S(x, y), and obtains an evaluation value J(z), showing a distance between the contacted object and the mechanical probe, based on the shadow depth S(x, y). |
| US08525535B2 |
Test body, test arrangement, method for manufacturing of a test body, and method for determining a moisture content of the insulation of a power transformer during drying thereof
A test body for use in determining moisture content in a laminated insulation of a power transformer by measuring a dielectric frequency response of the test body. The test body has a laminated structure of the same material as the laminated insulation, and has a shape and a size to obtain moisture content characteristics that resembles the moisture content characteristics of the laminated power transformer insulation. The test body further includes electrodes, which are embedded in the laminated structure. |
| US08525534B2 |
Salinity independent multiphase measurements
Method and device for measuring the content of a fluid flow, the fluid containing a combination of at least two of gas, oil and/or water. The method comprising the steps of:—repeatedly measuring the electrical properties of a cross section of the fluid and detecting time sequences identified by low gas content, especially characterized in that a gas bubble is not present,—in said periods of low gas content measuring the density of the fluid in the flow, wherein the density measurements are performed in at least one period of low gas content and the a fluid density is calculated based on the measured densities over said period or periods. |
| US08525533B2 |
Conductivity detector for fluids
A conductivity detector detects the electrical conductivity of a fluid under analysis for determining chemical or physical properties of the fluid that are related its electrical properties. Such conductivity detectors may find use in, for example, hemodialysis systems for analyzing the effectiveness of the hemodialysis treatment. In an aspect, to improve accuracy of the conductivity measurements, the detector utilizes four-wire resistance measurement methods. In another aspect, to avoid fouling or contamination of the electrodes, the detector utilizes capacitively-coupled contactless conductivity detection (C4D) methods so that the electrodes are physically unconnected to the fluid contained in a fluid chamber. In a possible further aspect, the fluid chamber may be a disposable component removable from the electrodes. The conductivity detector can include other features such as calibration circuits and features for electrically isolating the fluid under detection from the fluid in the rest of the system. |
| US08525528B2 |
Method and device for evaluating electric performances of an FDSOI transistor
A method for evaluating the electric performances of an FDSOI transistor, including the steps of: measuring capacitance and/or conductance of the FDSOI transistor, by applying a voltage VBG>0 on a substrate composed of semiconductor of the FDSOI transistor when the FDSOI transistor is NMOS or a voltage VBG<0 on the substrate composed of semiconductor of the FDSOI transistor when the FDSOI transistor is PMOS, depending on a voltage VFG applied between a gate and source and drain regions of the FDSOI transistor. |
| US08525523B2 |
Partial discharge analysis coupling device that generates a pulse signal and a reference signal
A partial discharge analysis (PDA) coupling device is provided. In one embodiment, a device includes: a connector electrically connecting a first coupling capacitor and a second coupling capacitor; a first conductive rod for electrically connecting the first coupling capacitor to a high voltage input; a second conductive rod for electrically connecting the second coupling capacitor to ground; a current transformer substantially surrounding a portion of the second conductive rod, the current transformer configured to generate a pulse signal; and a reference signal generator adjacent to the current transformer configured to generate a reference signal in phase with the pulse signal. |
| US08525522B2 |
Fault location in electric power delivery systems
Accurately calculating location of a fault even on a branched, non-homogenous, radial electric power distribution system. The calculation includes determining a calculated reactance or impedance to the fault, and uses the line parameters to determine locations on the system that match the calculated reactance to the fault. The calculation may further include a determination of faulted phase and eliminate fault location possibilities based on absence of the faulted phase at those locations. The calculation may further use data reported from line monitors such as faulted circuit indicators (FCIs). |
| US08525509B2 |
Low cost simplified spectrum analyzer for magnetic head/media tester
An electronic component tester characterizes electronic components such as magnetic head/media components measure performance parameters such as signal-to-noise ratio and overwrite evaluation. The electronic component tester has a tester process controller and a spectrum analyzer. The tester process controller generates calibration and control signals for the electronic component tester. The spectrum analyzer is in communication with electronic components such as magnetic head or media components to receive a response characterization signal resulting from a stimulus signal applied to the electronic components. The spectrum analyzer then determines a frequency spectrum of the response characterization signal. The spectrum analyzer is also in communication with the tester process controller for transferring the frequency spectrum to the tester process controller. The spectrum analyzer receives the calibration and control signals from the tester process controller for removing effects of an image frequency of the frequency spectrum and determining noise bandwidth of the frequency spectrum. |
| US08525504B2 |
Switching power supply and related control method
A switching power supply includes a power switch, an adjusting circuit and a limit signal generator. The power switch operates according to a switch control signal. The adjusting circuit adjusts the turn-on time of the switch control signal according to a limit signal and a detecting signal which corresponds to the current passing the power switch. When the detecting signal exceeds or is equal to the limit signal, the limit signal generator samples a reference signal and updates the limit signal according to the sampled reference signal. |
| US08525501B2 |
Power factor correction device simultaneously applying two trigger schemes
A power factor correction device includes a rectifier for converting an AC input voltage into a DC input voltage, an output module for generating and outputting a DC output voltage, an intermediate inductor coupled between the rectifier and the output module, a power switch for controlling an inductor current of the intermediate inductor and generating a source voltage, a reset module for generating a reset instruction according to the DC input voltage, the DC output voltage and the source voltage, an SR flip-flop for outputting a latch result according to a set instruction and the reset instruction, and a set module for generating the set instruction in response to variation of the intermediate inductor or variation of the latch result. |
| US08525500B1 |
Control signal generation and power supply circuitry
According to one configuration, a controller repeatedly loads a time delay circuit with a predetermined (count) value. The predetermined count value specifies an approximate time delay between activating and/or deactivating high side switch circuitry of one or more phases in the power supply. Based on passing of time as indicated by the time delay circuit, the controller generates control signals to control high side switch circuitry (of a same or different phase) in the power supply. The high side switch circuitry in one or more phases can be successively activated or spaced in time by an approximate amount of time as specified by the predetermined (count) value. |
| US08525498B2 |
Average input current limit method and apparatus thereof
The embodiment of invention discloses an average input current limit method and apparatus thereof. The apparatus comprises a switching circuit, a current average circuit and a current limit circuit. The current average circuit samples the input current of the switching circuit and generates a signal representative of the average value of the input current. The current limit circuit limits the signal so as to limit the average value of the input current. |
| US08525497B2 |
Using offset cancellation circuit to mitigate beat-frequency oscillation of phase currents in a multiphase interleaved voltage regulator
For a multiphase interleaved voltage regulator, an offset cancellation circuit is applied for each phase separately. The current loop gain of each phase is thus increased to mitigate the beat-frequency oscillation in phase currents when the beat frequency is below the bandwidth of the low-pass filter in the offset cancellation circuit, without introducing additional instability issue that is the drawback of increasing current-sensing gain. |
| US08525483B2 |
Control of battery charging power
In a first embodiment multiple power sources are selected and then combined. Selecting power rather than controlling power may be a cheaper way of controlling the amount of power delivered. In a second embodiment the logic to control power is removed from the battery charger so that the logic may be changed when a different battery is being charged. This permits all types of batteries to be charged if the power source is compatible with the battery. Other embodiments expand the types of power sources that may be used. |
| US08525482B2 |
Overcurrent protection circuit for connecting a current detection terminal to overcurrent detection resistors having different resistances
An overcurrent protection circuit of a rechargeable battery includes a current detection terminal and an overcurrent return resistor connecting part. A voltage converted from a discharge current of the rechargeable battery is detected at the current detection terminal. The overcurrent return resistor connecting part connects the current detection terminal to overcurrent detection resistors having different resistances in accordance with a level of the voltage detected at the current detection terminal when the voltage detected at the current detection terminal is equal to or greater than a discharge overcurrent detection voltage and a discharge overcurrent state in which an overcurrent flows from the rechargeable battery is detected. |
| US08525478B2 |
Power management circuit of rechargeable battery stack
A system includes a sensing module and a switching module. The sensing module is configured to sense output voltages of first and second cells connected in series in a rechargeable battery stack. The switching module is configured to alternately connect a capacitance across the first cell and the second cell at a switching frequency when a difference in the output voltages is greater than or equal to a first threshold. The switching module is further configured to stop alternately connecting the capacitance when the difference is less than or equal to a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than the second threshold. |
| US08525477B2 |
Assigning addresses to multiple cascade battery modules in electric or electric hybrid vehicles
According to one aspect there is disclosed an apparatus. The apparatus may include a first battery module. The first battery module may include a switch configured to open or close a first current path from a first terminal of a battery to a second terminal of the battery when a second battery module is coupled to the first battery module; a current sensor configured to sense a current in a second current path, the second current path different from the first current path; and a local controller configured to control a state of the switch to open or close the switch, wherein closing the switch is configured to close the first current path, the local controller is further configured to detect the sensed current in the second current path, and the local controller is further configured to receive and store an identifier based at least in part on the current detected in the second current path. |
| US08525469B1 |
System and method using capacitors to power a camera having a motion sensor
A method and apparatus relates to systems powered by energy stored in capacitors. The capacitors may be charged using any desired power source. In one example, a camera system uses a combination of solar panels and a capacitive network to power the camera system with minimal required maintenance. |
| US08525468B2 |
Motor drive system with bus voltage control
A method for controlling a motor drive system, the system comprising an AC-DC converter coupled to a DC-AC inverter by a DC bus, a motor coupled to and driven by the inverter, and a load coupled to and driven by the motor is provided. The method includes accessing a motion profile for the motor and load and determining power losses of the converter, the inverter, the motor and the load. The method also includes controlling the voltage of the DC bus based upon the motion profile and the power losses to enhance the motor drive system efficiency, reliability and motor shaft performance. |
| US08525464B2 |
Rotation detecting apparatus and rotation detecting system
A rotation detecting apparatus for detecting a rotational state of a direct-current motor includes a driving device, a control device, an energization detecting device, an alternating-current component detecting device, and a rotational state detecting device. An impedance between brushes of the motor changes periodically in accordance with rotation of the motor. The alternating-current component detecting device detects change of an alternating-current component of electric current that is supplied to the motor based on an electrical quantity. The change of the alternating-current component is caused by change of the impedance caused in accordance with the rotation. The rotational state detecting device detects at least one of a rotation angle, a rotational direction, and a rotational speed of the motor based on a detection result of the alternating-current component detecting device. |
| US08525459B2 |
Code disk, optical encoder, and motor system
An optical encoder includes a light source, a light sensor array, and a code disk having a data track and a commutation pattern. The commutation pattern includes first, second, and third commutation tracks, each including a series of apertures configured to allow light to continuously pass from the light source to a respective light sensor of the light sensor array as the series of apertures passes over the first light sensor. The relative positions of the first, second, and third commutation tracks correspond to a commutation sequence of a brushless motor. |
| US08525458B2 |
Brushless motor position detection device
A brushless motor position detection device has a set of first Hall elements (main Hall ICs 18 for detecting magnetic pole positions) and a set of second Hall elements (sub-Hall ICs 19 for detecting magnetic pole positions) mounted on a plane facing a magnetic pole position detecting magnet 16 for detecting the position of a rotor 12. They are subjected to offset adjustment and are mounted in such a manner that the difference between the maximum value of the magnetic flux density at the mounting positions of the first Hall elements and the maximum value of the magnetic flux density at the mounting positions of the second Hall elements is held within a prescribed limit (mounted in such a manner as to have the offset of a prescribed machine angle in the circumferential direction) to bring the detection accuracy of the plurality of sets of the Hall elements into agreement. |
| US08525452B2 |
Counter electro-motoric force based functional status detection of an electro-motor
The present invention relates to a circuit for detecting a functional status of an electro-motor. Typical electro-motors need additional components to identify the functional status of the motor. This means additional weight for such motors determining the functional status. According to the present invention, a circuit is provided using a part of a motor as a sensor for detecting the functional status of the electro-motor. |
| US08525451B2 |
Motor control device, electric power steering system, and vehicle steering system
In a motor control device that is used for, for example, an electric power steering system or another vehicle steering system equipped with a motor, a relay circuit (40) that serves as a power supply breaker is provided in a power feed line (Lp2) of a pre-driver (22) of a circuit that is a component of the motor control device. The operation of the relay circuit (40) is controlled by a relay signal (S_rly) output from a microcomputer (21). |
| US08525450B2 |
Power factor correction drive circuit topologies and control for switched reluctance machines
Drive circuits that provide power factor correction and input current waveform shaping for controlling the speed and torque in a switched reluctance machine (SRM). The machine's phase windings are split into two segments, one of which is used for active power factor correction, input ac current waveform shaping and partial torque generation and the other of which is used for torque generation. |
| US08525442B2 |
Operating circuit for LEDs
An operating circuit is provided for an LED, which receives a voltage, and which supplies a voltage for the LED via a coil, having a first switch clocked by a control/regulating unit. Power is stored temporarily in the coil when the first switch is activated so that the power is discharged via a diode and via the LED when the first switch is turned off. A capacitor is arranged in parallel to the LED and maintains current through the LED during the demagnetization of the coil. A first switch generates a first sensor signal dependent on the current flowing through the first switch, and/or a second sensor unit, which detects whether demagnetization of the coil unit has occurred and generates a sensor signal. The signals are fed to the control/regulating unit and processed. The control/regulating unit reactivates the first switch when the coil is demagnetized and/or the diode is blocking. |
| US08525441B2 |
Lamp powering technology
A device is designed for channeling electricity to a lamp, and adjusts downwards the amount of power channeled to the lamp as a function of available electrical energy in the source. In so doing, a reduction in the available energy in the source causes a less proportionate reduction in luminosity of the lamp. This might be accomplished by passing the electricity through a passive network of resistors and diodes on its way down to the lamp. In one example, the electrical energy source may be a battery that is powered by one or more solar panels. In that case, the device may also perform the function of protecting the battery from being overly charged. It channels downwards a greater daily lamp's energy consumption than that of daily electrical charging from the solar panels, when the available battery energy is near its full capacity. |
| US08525437B2 |
Device for controlling current of LED
Disclosed herein is a device for controlling current of an LED including a constant current generator, a current mirror, and a current amplifier, the device controlling current of an LED, comprising: a selector outputting an L signal or an H signal according to an input control signal; and a current changing unit formed by connecting at least one switching unit in parallel, the switching unit including a transistor and a switch connected to the transistor in series. The device for controlling current of an LED adjusts current supplied to the current amplifier using a SEL input without an effect of a noise, thereby making it possible to change the current of the LED without separately changing a resistor. |
| US08525434B2 |
Method and apparatus for power driving
Aspects of the disclosure provide a power circuit to provide electric energy with control and protection for driving a load, such as a light emitting diode (LED) array, and the like. The power circuit includes a converter, a voltage feedback module, a current feedback module and a controller. The converter is configured to receive electric energy from an energy source and to deliver the electric energy for driving the load. The voltage feedback module is configured to generate a first feedback signal based on a voltage of the delivered electric energy. The current feedback module is configured to generate a second feedback signal based on a current of the delivered electric energy. The controller is configured to receive the first feedback signal and the second feedback signal, and to control the converter to receive and deliver the electric energy based on the first feedback signal and the second feedback signal. |
| US08525431B2 |
Modulated power lighting mode for lighting apparatus of high-pressure discharge lamp and projector
A lighting apparatus for a high-pressure discharge lamp that has an electric discharge container made of quartz glass, and containing a pair of counter electrodes and a power supply unit that supplies AC current to the high-pressure discharge lamp. The power supply unit has a stationary power lighting mode and a modulated power lighting mode that supplies current having power less than power in the stationary power lighting mode. The modulated power lighting mode supplies a rectangular AC current having a first term and a second term. A mean high-frequency current value supplied to a first electrode is greater than a mean current value supplied to a second electrode in the first term. A current is supplied to the second electrode for a term longer than the half-cycle period in the second term, the current being lower than the mean high-frequency current value supplied to the first electrode. |
| US08525430B2 |
Helical structure and method for plasma lamp
A plasma lamp apparatus includes a post structure with a material overlying a surface region of the post structure, which has a first end and a second end. The apparatus also has a helical coil structure configured along the post structure. The apparatus includes a bulb with a fill material capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation. A resonator coupling element configured to feed radio frequency energy to at least the helical coil causes the bulb device to emit electromagnetic radiation. |
| US08525428B2 |
Power supply apparatus and method for a backlight system
A power supply system includes a transformer having a primary winding on its primary side for coupling to a power source and one or more secondary windings on its secondary side. A first control circuit is disposed on the primary side of the transformer for controlling a current flow in the primary winding. A second control circuit disposed on the secondary side of the transformer, and the second control circuit is configured to provide a regulated output voltage. In the power supply system, the first control circuit is configured to generate a control signal for controlling the current flow in the primary winding without using a feedback control signal from the secondary side of the transformer. |
| US08525424B2 |
Circuitry and method for driving LED display
This disclosure provides a circuit and a method for driving an LED display. The driving circuit comprises a selection circuit for selecting a first light emitter from the plurality of light emitters, a pre-charging circuit for charging an equivalent capacitor of the display panel with respect to the selected first light emitter, and a power circuit for supplying power to the first light emitter after the first light emitter is selected, wherein the power circuit is configured to supply a driving current to the first light emitter in one or more stages. The driving circuit and method of this disclosure can be used to significantly increase the refresh rate and resolution of the LED display. |
| US08525422B2 |
Backlight apparatus
A backlight apparatus includes light emitting diode (LED) modules. Each LED module includes a first connection pin set, a second connection pin set, a driving circuit, a first LED string, and a second LED string. Each of the connection pin sets has a first and second power connection pins and a first and second ground connection pins. The first and second power connection pins are coupled to each other, and the first and second ground connection pins are coupled to each other. The first ground connection pin of the first connection pin set is coupled to the first power connection pin of the second connection pin set. The driving circuit is used to provide a driving signal. Each of the LED strings is serially connected between the second power connection pin and the second ground connection pin of each of the connection pin sets and receives the driving signal. |
| US08525420B2 |
Luminaire having a HID light source and a LED light source
A luminaire includes a primary HID light source housing having at least one selectively powerable HID lamp and an LED arm assembly having a secondary LED light source. In some embodiments the LED arm assembly may extend between a support structure and the HID light source housing and in other embodiments the LED arm assembly may be a stand alone assembly and extend from a support structure remote from the HID light source housing. The HID lamp may be powered during user selected peak hours and the LED light source may be powered during user selected non-peak hours. |
| US08525417B2 |
Discharge electrode array for thin-film solar cell deposition
A discharge electrode array for a silicon-based thin film solar cell deposition chamber is provided, relating to solar cell technologies. The discharge electrode array includes a signal feed component having a rectangular-shaped end, a flat waist corresponding to a feed-in port located in a hallowed rectangular area on a center region of a cathode plate having a shielding cover, connecting a feed-in power supply signal by surface contact. The electrode array includes at least a set of cathode plates and an anode plate, with two cathode plates sharing or surrounding one anode plate. Uniform large area and stable discharge driven by the RF/VHF power supply signal can be achieved, and the standing wave and the skin effect can be effectively removed. The production efficiency can be improved and the cost can be reduced. |
| US08525416B2 |
Process and device for controlling a plurality of LED assemblies of an automotive vehicle
A process and a device for controlling a plurality of LED assemblies of an automotive vehicle, each LED assembly (Gi) executing a specific lighting/signalling function. The electrical power level (Pi) delivered by the electrical source is modulated according to distinct power levels (Pi) with relation to the function associated with each LED assembly (Gi) and temporary multiplexing is executed in order to successively transmit the distinct power levels (Pi) to the assemblies (Gi) over a multiplexing period (Tmux). Demultiplexing is effected and each distinct electrical power level (Pi) is selectively delivered to the LED assembly (Gi) concerned. |
| US08525415B2 |
Vehicular LED lamp monitoring/controlling system
A vehicular LED lamp monitoring/controlling system includes a vehicular LED lamp having first and second LEDs. A selection/control unit is connected to and controls separate activation of the first and second LEDs and is connected to a malfunction detecting unit that detects operation of the first and second LEDs. The second LED is activated when the first LED operates abnormally. A power control unit can send a control signal to the selection/control unit to control luminance of each of the first and second LEDs. A vehicle speed monitoring unit connected to the power control unit reads a speed of a vehicle on which the vehicular LED lamp is mounted. When the vehicle is moving, the first or second LED provides normal luminance. When the vehicle is not moving, the first or second LED provides reduced luminance. |
| US08525407B2 |
Light source and device having the same
Deterioration of the whole electroluminescence layer which is caused by moisture penetration through the electroluminescence layer because of a pinhole in an electrode is prevented. A plurality of island-shaped electroluminescence layers are provided. That is, an electroluminescence layer is divided into plural layers. In addition, the plurality of island-shaped electroluminescence layers are interposed between a pair of common electrodes. Accordingly, even when moisture penetrates into one of the island-shaped electroluminescence layers, moisture does not penetrate into another of the island-shaped electroluminescence layers. |
| US08525403B2 |
Organic LED element, glass frit for diffusion layer for use in organic LED element, and method for production of diffusion layer for use in organic LED element
The present invention relates to an organic LED element sequentially including: a transparent substrate; a scattering layer; a first electrode; an organic layer; and a second electrode, in which the scattering layer includes a first glass material and a second glass material dispersed in the first glass material and having a different refractive index from the first glass material. |
| US08525391B2 |
Piezoelectric power apparatus
A piezoelectric power apparatus comprises a first case, at least one piezoelectric module and a rotating member, wherein the first case has a bottom surface and at least one hollow chamber recessed into the bottom surface, and the piezoelectric module is disposed into the hollow chamber. The piezoelectric module comprises at least one frame body, a moving member and a plurality of piezoelectric portions. The moving member is penetrated into the frame body. Each of the piezoelectric portions comprises a first end and a second end, each of the first ends is fixed at the frame body, each of the second ends is fixed at the moving member, and the moving member is moved back and forth in the frame body. The moving member is pivotally disposed at the rotating member. |
| US08525389B2 |
MEMS device with protection rings
A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device and a method for fabricating the same are described. The MEMS device includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is disposed on a substrate, and includes at least two metal layers, a first protection ring and a dielectric layer. The first protection ring connects two adjacent metal layers, so as to define an enclosed space between two adjacent metal layers. The dielectric layer is disposed in the enclosed space and connects two adjacent metal layers. The second electrode is disposed on the first electrode, wherein a cavity is formed between the first electrode and the second electrode. |
| US08525388B2 |
Vibration wave driving apparatus and manufacturing method of vibration body
A vibration wave driving apparatus according to the present invention includes a vibrator having at least a vibration body formed with a projecting portion having spring characteristics and an electro-mechanical energy conversion element, the vibration wave driving apparatus using motion of the projecting portion to drive a driven body in contact with the projecting portion, wherein the vibration body includes a base portion and the projecting portion, the projecting portion includes two wall portions formed in parallel to a direction orthogonal to a drive direction of the driven body extending in an out-of-plane direction with respect to the base portion and two wall portions formed in parallel to the drive direction of the driven body extending in an out-of-plane direction with respect to the base portion and a contact portion including a contact surface with the driven body formed by connecting the wall portions. |
| US08525387B2 |
Piezoelectric actuator, motor, robot hand, and robot
A motor includes a vibrating plate having a projection part to be pressed against a driven member and a piezoelectric material provided on the vibrating plate, wherein a Young's modulus EL in the pressing direction of the vibrating plate and a Young's modulus ES in a direction crossing the pressing direction are different. |
| US08525386B2 |
Dynamically adjustable orthotic device
An orthotic device comprises a flexible support structure comprising at least one surface for contacting a body part of a user, a plurality of pressure sensors configured for coupling to a microcontroller, and a plurality of displacement regions. Each region defines a portion of said flexible support structure, wherein each portion includes at least one sensor disposed on or below the at least one surface and at least one electrically deformable unit. Each unit comprises at least one electroactive material and is configured for coupling to the microcontroller and to a power source. The device is dynamically adjustable to change its shape and support properties, when an electrical voltage is applied to the electroactive material under the control of a microcontroller. |
| US08525382B2 |
Electric motor having primary and auxiliary poles and brush gear
A motor has a stator having a stator core and field windings. The brush gear includes a plurality of brushes, a rotor including a shaft, a rotor core fixed to the shaft, a commutator fixed to the shaft adjacent the rotor core and rotor windings wound about teeth of the rotor core and connected to the commutator. The stator core has a yoke, 2P primary poles about which the field windings are wound, and 2P auxiliary poles. A control device controls the electrical connection of the field windings and the brushes so that 2P or 4P magnetic poles are selectively formed on the stator core when the field windings are electrified. P is an integer equal to or greater than 1. |
| US08525379B2 |
Motor
A motor including a motor case, a rotary shaft, and a connector module. The rotary shaft is accommodated and rotated in the motor case. The connector module includes a connector unit, which is electrically connected to an external device and supplies power, and a flat control circuit substrate, which controls rotation of the rotary shaft. The motor case includes an insertion opening into which the connector module is inserted along an insertion direction. The connector module includes a connector housing, which accommodates at least part of the control circuit substrate, and a flat relay, which electrically connects the control circuit substrate and the connector unit and is arranged at a right angle relative to the control circuit substrate. |
| US08525378B2 |
Axial gap electrical machine
An axial gap electrical machine employs unique architecture to (1) overcome critical limits in the air gap at high speeds, while maintaining high torque performance at low speeds, while synergistically providing a geometry that withstands meets critical force concentration within these machines, (2) provides arrangements for cooling said machines using either a Pelletier effect or air fins, (3) “windings” that are produced as ribbon or stampings or laminates, that may be in some cases be arranged to optimize conductor and magnetic core density within the machine. Arrangements are also proposed for mounting the machines as wheels of a vehicle, to provide ease of removing and installing said motor. |
| US08525377B2 |
Actuator with load cell
The actuator is of the roto-linear type and comprises a sleeve, a clevis and an operating rod which transmits the load. An electromagnetic sensor that measures and controls the load is placed inside the actuator, at the shoulder of the clevis. This sensor is associated with measurement means for processing the signals from the said winding, which winding are torus-shaped and arranged inside a field frame which is magnetically closed by an armature. |
| US08525374B2 |
Electric motor, and electric device having the motor
Provided is an electric motor that has a stator including a stator iron core having a stator winding, a rotor including a rotary member and a shaft, a bearing for supporting the shaft, and a bracket for fixing the bearing. Further included is an impedance adjusting member for adjusting at least one impedance of the impedance between the stator winding and the inner ring of the bearing, and the impedance between the stator winding and the outer ring of the bearing. The impedance adjusting member is a matching member for matching the individual impedances. The matching member is a capacitor interposed between the stator iron core and the bracket. |
| US08525372B2 |
Feather-touch dimming switch
A dimming switch comprises an enclosure with a mounting surface, a flat plate button mounted on the mounting surface, a dimming button, a tripping button, a dimmer mounted inside the enclosure, a resetting/tripping device, a dimming control circuit, a power input end configured to connect to a live wire of a power supply, and a power output end configured to connect to an electrical load. Pressing the flat plate button resets the resetting/tripping device, thereby electrically connecting the power input end with the power output end through the dimming control circuit. The dimming button is configured so that rotating the dimming button and pressing the dimming button up and down regulates the output voltage of the dimming control circuit. The tripping button and resetting/tripping device trip so that the electrical connection between the power input end and the power output end will be cut off. |
| US08525370B2 |
Wireless power circuit board and assembly
A circuit board assembly includes a multiple layer substrate, a wireless power transmitter control module, a wireless power coil assembly, and a plurality of ICs. The wireless power transmitter control module is supported by a layer of the multiple layer substrate and the wireless power coil assembly is fabricated on an inner layer of the multiple layer substrate. The ICs are mounted on an outer layer of the multiple layer substrate, wherein an IC of the plurality of IC is aligned to substantially overlap a coil of the wireless power coil assembly and is wirelessly powered by the wireless power transmitter control module via the coil. |
| US08525363B2 |
Horizontal-axis hydrokinetic water turbine system
A hydrokinetic water turbine system includes a frame structure, first and second shafts rotatably supported by the frame structure, and first and second rotors secured to the first and second shafts respectively and each having a plurality of spaced-apart blades so that the flowing stream of water revolves the first and second rotors about a central axis of the first and second shafts respectively. The first and second shafts are horizontally-disposed and coaxial and the first and second rotors are adapted to rotate in opposite directions. The blades are hollow and filled with a foam material to reduce weight and increase buoyancy. The frame structure is a substantially rectangular and open frame structure and includes frame members adapted to reduce a coefficient of drag of the frame structure. The frame members can be hollow and filled with a foam material to reduce weight and increase buoyancy. |
| US08525361B1 |
Pneumatic energy harvesting devices, methods and systems
An energy harvesting device may include a pneumatic system inlet configured to receive a pressurized gas; a pneumatic-to-electrical (PN/E) transducer that converts a flow of the pressurized gas into generated electrical energy; and an electrical device coupled to receive the electrical energy of the PN/E transducer. |
| US08525358B2 |
Power module and electronic device using the same
A power module is configured to provide power to an electronic device. The module includes a rechargeable battery, an electrical generator, and a driving member. The electrical generator includes a rotor. The driving member is used to drive the rotor to rotate, and includes a mainspring, a receiver to receive the mainspring, and a shaft including one end connected to the mainspring and an opposite end connected to the rotor, enabling the rotor to rotate in union with the shaft. A cable includes one end attached to the shaft with a portion of the cable wound around the shaft. When an opposite end of the cable is pulled, the shaft rotates in a first direction, compressing the mainspring, when the mainspring rebounds, the shaft rotates back in a second direction, and the unwound part of the cable is wound back onto the shaft. |
| US08525353B2 |
Microspring structures adapted for target device cooling
In a system for providing temporary or permanent connection of an integrated circuit die to a base substrate using electrical microsprings, a thermal element is provided that assists with cooling of the pad structure during use. The thermal element may be formed of the same material and my similar processes as the microsprings. The thermal element may be one or more block structures or one or more thermal microsprings. The thermal element may be provided with channels to contain and/or direct the flow of a thermal transfer fluid. Cooling of components associated with the pad structure (e.g., ICs) may be provided. |
| US08525350B2 |
Fusible I/O interconnection systems and methods for flip-chip packaging involving substrate-mounted stud bumps
A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with bond pads formed on a surface of the semiconductor die. A UBM is formed over the bond pads of the semiconductor die. A fusible layer is formed over the UBM. The fusible layer can be tin or tin alloy. A substrate has bond pads formed on a surface of the substrate. A plurality of stud bumps containing non-fusible material is formed over the bond pads on the substrate. Each stud bump includes a wire having a first end attached to the bond pad of the substrate and second end of uniform height electrically connected to the bond pad of the semiconductor die by reflowing the fusible layer or applying thermal compression bonding. An underfill material is deposited between the semiconductor die and substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and substrate. |
| US08525348B2 |
Chip scale package and fabrication method thereof
A fabrication method of a chip scale package includes providing electronic components, each having an active surface with electrode pads and an opposite inactive surface, and a hard board with a soft layer disposed thereon; adhering the electronic components to the soft layer via the inactive surfaces thereof; pressing the electronic components such that the soft layer encapsulates the electronic components while exposing the active surfaces thereof; forming a dielectric layer on the active surfaces of the electronic components and the soft layer; and forming a first wiring layer on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the electrode pads, thereby solving the conventional problems caused by directly attaching a chip on an adhesive film, such as film-softening, encapsulant overflow, warpage, chip deviation and contamination that lead to poor electrical connection between the electrode pads and the wiring layer formed in a subsequent RDL process and even waste product. |
| US08525344B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of forming bond wires between semiconductor die contact pads and conductive TOV in peripheral area around semiconductor die
A semiconductor wafer has a plurality of semiconductor die with contact pads. An organic material is deposited in a peripheral region around the semiconductor die. A portion of the organic material is removed to form a plurality of vias. A conductive material is deposited in the vias to form conductive TOV. The conductive TOV can be recessed with respect to a surface of the semiconductor die. Bond wires are formed between the contact pads and conductive TOV. The bond wires can be bridged in multiple sections across the semiconductor die between the conductive TOV and contact pads. An insulating layer is formed over the bond wires and semiconductor die. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through the conductive TOV or organic material between the conductive TOV to separate the semiconductor die. A plurality of semiconductor die can be stacked and electrically connected through the bond wires and conductive TOV. |
| US08525339B2 |
Hybrid copper interconnect structure and method of fabricating same
A hybrid interconnect structure containing copper regions that have different impurities levels within a same opening is provided. In one embodiment, the interconnect structure includes a patterned dielectric material having at least one opening located therein. A dual material liner is located at least on sidewalls of the patterned dielectric material within the at least one opening. The structure further includes a first copper region having a first impurity level located within a bottom region of the at least one opening and a second copper region having a second impurity level located within a top region of the at least one opening and atop the first copper region. In accordance with the present disclosure, the first impurity level of the first copper region is different from the second impurity level of the second copper region. |
| US08525331B2 |
Chip design having integrated fuse and method for the production thereof
A chip design (1) comprising an external supply connection (VBAT), an internal supply connection (VDD), an integrated circuit (2) that is coupled to the internal supply connection (VDD) for voltage supply, and a fuse (3) that electrically connects the internal supply connection (VBAT) and is arranged within the chip design (1). |
| US08525330B2 |
Connecting member for connecting a semiconductor element and a frame, formed of an Al-based layer and first and second Zn-based layers provided on surfaces of the Al-based layer
Provided is a connecting part for a semiconductor device including a semiconductor element, a frame, and a connecting part which connects the semiconductor element and the frame to each other, in which an interface between the connecting part and the semiconductor element and an interface between the connecting part and the frame respectively have the area of Al oxide film which is more than 0% and less than 5% of entire area of the respective interfaces. The connecting part has an Al-based layer and first and second Zn-based layers on main surfaces of the Al-based layer, a thickness ratio of the Al-based layer relative to the Zn-based layers being less than 0.59. |
| US08525325B2 |
Integrated circuit packaging system with leads and method of manufacture thereof
A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: forming a lead; forming an interior conductive layer having an interior top side and an interior bottom side, the interior bottom side directly on the lead; mounting an integrated circuit over the lead, the integrated circuit having an inactive side and an active side; forming an encapsulation directly on the inactive side and the interior top side; and forming an insulation layer directly on the active side and a portion of the interior bottom side. |
| US08525323B2 |
Encapsulating package, printed circuit board, electronic device and method for manufacturing encapsulating package
The present invention is: a package main body section having a hollow section; and an electronic device provided in the hollow section in the package main body section, in the package main body section, there being formed a through hole, through which the hollow section communicates with outside of the package main body section, and in the through hole, there being provided a sealing section in which a vicinity of the through hole is partly heated and a constituent material of the package main body section is melted to thereby block the through hole. |
| US08525322B1 |
Semiconductor package having a plurality of input/output members
A semiconductor package has a first substrate having a plurality of electrically conductive patterns formed thereon. A first semiconductor die is coupled to the plurality of conductive patterns. A second semiconductor die is coupled to the first semiconductor die by a die attach material. A third semiconductor die is coupled to the second semiconductor die by a die attach material. A second substrate having a plurality of electrically conductive patterns formed thereon is coupled to the third semiconductor die. A plurality of contacts is coupled to a bottom surface of the first substrate. A connector jack is coupled to the second substrate. A plurality of leads is coupled to the second semiconductor die by conductive wires. |
| US08525319B2 |
Selecting chips within a stacked semiconductor package using through-electrodes
A stacked semiconductor package includes first and second semiconductor chips including semiconductor chip bodies which have circuit units, first through-electrodes which pass through the semiconductor chip bodies at first positions, and second through-electrodes which pass through the semiconductor chip bodies at second positions and provide a chip enable signal to the circuit units. A spacer including a spacer body may be interposed between the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip, with an inverter chip embedded in the spacer body. Wiring patterns formed on the spacer body may connect the first through-electrodes of the first semiconductor chip with the second through-electrodes of the second semiconductor chip, the first through-electrodes of the first semiconductor chip with input terminals of the inverter chip, and output terminals of the inverter chip with the second through-electrodes of the first semiconductor chip. |
| US08525317B1 |
Integrated chip package having intermediate substrate with capacitor
An integrated chip package includes at least one semiconductor chip. The at least one semiconductor chip includes a first surface and a second surface. The integrated chip package includes an intermediate substrate. The intermediate substrate is electrically coupled via conductive bumps to the first surface of the at least one semiconductor chip. The intermediate substrate includes at least one capacitor electrically coupled to the at least one semiconductor chip. The at least one capacitor includes a trench capacitor. The integrated chip package includes a package substrate. The package substrate includes a first surface electrically coupled to the intermediate substrate via a plurality of bonding wires. |
| US08525315B2 |
Semiconductor power module and method of manufacturing the same
A semiconductor power module according to the present invention includes a base member, a semiconductor power device having a surface and a rear surface with the rear surface bonded to the base member, a metal block, having a surface and a rear surface with the rear surface bonded to the surface of the semiconductor power device, uprighted from the surface of the semiconductor power device in a direction separating from the base member and employed as a wiring member for the semiconductor power device, and an external terminal bonded to the surface of the metal block for supplying power to the semiconductor power device through the metal block. |
| US08525314B2 |
Stacked packaging improvements
A plurality of microelectronic assemblies (60) are made by severing an in-process unit including an upper substrate (40) and lower substrate (20) with microelectronic elements (36) disposed between the substrates. In a further embodiment, a lead frame (452) is joined to a substrate (440) so that the leads project from this substrate. Lead frame (452) is joined to a further substrate (470) with one or more microelectronic elements (436, 404, 406) disposed between the substrates. |
| US08525311B2 |
Lead frame for semiconductor device
A lead frame for a semiconductor device has a die pad with a first major surface for receiving an semiconductor die and a connection bar that encircles the die pad. First lead fingers that project from the connection bar towards the die pad have proximal ends close to the die pad and distal ends connected to the connection bar. The proximal ends of the first lead fingers lie in a first plane. Second lead fingers that project from the connection bar towards the die pad have proximal ends close to the die pad and distal ends connected to the connection bar. The proximal ends of the second lead fingers lie in a second plane that is parallel and spaced from the first plane. An isolation frame is disposed between the proximal ends of the first and second lead fingers. The isolation frame separates but supports the proximal ends of the first and second lead fingers. |
| US08525306B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
To suppress a short circuit between neighboring wires which is caused when the loop of a wire is formed into multiple stages in a semiconductor device in which a wiring board and one semiconductor chip mounted over a main surface thereof are electrically coupled with the wire. In a semiconductor device in which a chip is mounted on an upper surface of a wiring board and a bonding lead of the wiring board and a bonding pad of the chip are electrically coupled with wires, a short circuit between the neighboring wires is suppressed by making larger the diameter of the longest wire arranged in a position closest to a corner part of the chip than the diameter of the other wires. |
| US08525304B2 |
Semiconductor device
An insulating layer containing a silicon peroxide radical is used as an insulating layer in contact with an oxide semiconductor layer for forming a channel. Oxygen is released from the insulating layer, whereby oxygen deficiency in the oxide semiconductor layer and an interface state between the insulating layer and the oxide semiconductor layer can be reduced. Accordingly, a semiconductor device where reliability is high and variation in electric characteristics is small can be manufactured. |
| US08525300B2 |
Tunable ESD protection device
The present disclosure provides an ESD protection device. The device contains a bipolar junction transistor device that includes a collector, a base, and an emitter. The collector includes a first doped element and a more heavily doped second doped element disposed over the first doped element. The first and second doped elements each have a first doping polarity. The base is located adjacent to the collector and includes a third doped element having a second doping polarity different from the first doping polarity. A p-n junction is formed between the third doped element and one of the first and second doped elements. The emitter is formed over the base. The emitter includes a fourth doped element having the first doping polarity and forming a p-n junction with the third doped element. The fourth doped element is more heavily doped than the third doped element. |
| US08525298B2 |
Phase change memory device having 3 dimensional stack structure and fabrication method thereof
A phase change memory device having a 3-D stack structure and a fabrication method for making the same are presented. The phase change memory device includes a semiconductor substrate, a word line structure and one or more phase change structures. The word line structure extends in one first direction on the semiconductor substrate. The one or more phase change structures extend mutually in parallel from one sidewall of the word line structure. The, the memory cell including a switching device, one side of the switching device contacted with the one sidewall of the word line structure, a heating electrode formed on the other side portion of the switching device, and a phase change pattern, one sidewall of the phase change pattern contacted with the heating electrode. |
| US08525291B2 |
Semiconductor device
The cell size is reduced and device reliability is improved for a semiconductor device including plural transistors making up a multi-channel output circuit. In a multi-channel circuit configuration, a group of transistors having a common function of plural channels are surrounded by a common trench for insulated isolation from another group of transistors having another function. The collectors of mutually adjacent transistors on the high side are commonly connected to a VH power supply, whereas the emitters of mutually adjacent transistors on the low side are commonly connected to a GND power supply. |
| US08525289B2 |
Adjusting threshold voltage for sophisticated transistors by diffusing a gate dielectric cap layer material prior to gate dielectric stabilization
Sophisticated gate electrode structures may be formed by providing a cap layer including a desired species that may diffuse into the gate dielectric material prior to performing a treatment for stabilizing the sensitive gate dielectric material. In this manner, complex high-k metal gate electrode structures may be formed on the basis of reduced temperatures and doses for a threshold adjusting species compared to conventional strategies. Moreover, a single metal-containing electrode material may be deposited for both types of transistors. |
| US08525285B2 |
Semiconductor device with groove structure to prevent molding resin overflow over a light receiving region of a photodiode during manufacture
A semiconductor device having a substrate including a photodiode; a resin layer formed on an upper surface of the substrate, the resin layer not covering a light receiving region of the photodiode, the resin layer including at least one groove surrounding the light receiving region; and a molding resin portion formed by mold-sealing the photodiode with the resin layer thereon so as not to cover the light receiving region. |
| US08525284B2 |
System for reducing sensor area in a back side illuminated CMOS active pixel sensor
The present invention relates to a backside illuminated (BSI) imager having a plurality of layers. A plurality of pixel sensors are positioned on a first layer of a substrate. Pixel select conductors are positioned on the substrate in front of the first layer. Pixel readout conductors including a plurality of output lines, pixel power conductors, and a ground conductor are positioned on the substrate in front of the pixel select conductors. A plurality of sample and hold capacitors coupled to the pixel output lines are positioned vertically and/or horizontally on the substrate in front of the ground conductor. |
| US08525283B2 |
Wafer lens array and method for manufacturing the same
A wafer lens array comprising a plurality of lens sections arranged one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally, a substrate section connecting the lens sections, and gap sections, wherein the lens surfaces in the lens section each have one or more curved surfaces; the gap section is a part projecting from outside than the inner edge of the lens section; and the inner surfaces of the gap sections are spread from a side near the lens section to the other side. |
| US08525281B2 |
Z-axis semiconductor fluxgate magnetometer
A z-axis fluxgate magnetometer is formed in a semiconductor wafer fabrication sequence, which significantly reduces the size and cost of the fluxgate magnetometer. The semiconductor wafer fabrication sequence forms a vertical magnetic core structure, a first wire structure wound around the magnetic core structure, and a second wire structure wound around the magnetic core structure. |
| US08525280B2 |
Array of magnetic tunneling junction film structures with process determined in-plane magnetic anisotropy
An MRAM array of MTJ memory cells is provided wherein each such cell is a layered MTJ structure located at an intersection of a word and bit line and has a small circular horizontal cross-section of 1.0 microns or less in diameter and wherein the ferromagnetic free layer of each such cell has a magnetic anisotropy produced by a magnetic coupling with a thin antiferromagnetic layer that is formed on the free layer. The array of MTJ memory cells so provided is far less sensitive to shape irregularities and edge defects of individual cells than arrays of the prior art. |
| US08525279B2 |
Single element three terminal piezoresistive pressure sensor
Embodiments of the invention provide for three-terminal pressure sensors (“3-TPS”), a method of measuring a pressure with a 3-TPS, and a method of manufacturing a 3-TPS. In some embodiments, the 3-TPS includes a semiconducting layer with cavity and a 3-TPS element having at least one piezoresistive layer overlapping at least a portion of the cavity and oriented at an angle selected to provide a desired sensitivity for the 3-TPS. The method of measuring a pressure with a 3-TPS is performed with a 3-TPS that includes an input terminal, first and second output terminals, and a 3-TPS element, the 3-TPS element overlapping at least a portion of a cavity at a predetermined angle. The method comprises providing an input signal to the input terminal of the 3-TPS, determining a difference between two output signals from the respective output terminals of the 3-TPS, and correlating the determined difference to a pressure. |
| US08525278B2 |
MEMS device having chip scale packaging
A method and device having chip scale MEMS packaging is described. A first substrate includes a MEMS device and a second substrate includes an integrated circuit. The frontside of the first substrate is bonded to the backside of the second substrate. Thus, the second substrate provides a cavity to encase, protect or operate the MEMS device within. The bond may provide an electrical connection between the first and second substrate. In an embodiment, a through silicon via is used to carry the signals from the first substrate to an I/O connection on the frontside of the second substrate. |
| US08525275B2 |
Methods of forming non-volatile memory devices
A non-volatile memory device includes a dielectric layer between a charge storage layer and a substrate. Free bonds of the dielectric layer can be reduced to reduce/prevent charges from leaking through the free bonds and/or from being trapped by the free bonds. As a result, data retention properties and/or durability of a non-volatile memory device may be enhanced. |
| US08525274B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a semiconductor, a first surface passivation film including nitride, a second passivation film, a gate electrode, and a source electrode and a drain electrode. The semiconductor layer is provided on the substrate. The first surface passivation film including nitride is provided on the semiconductor layer and has at least two openings. The second surface passivation film covers an upper surface and a side surface of the first surface passivation film. The gate electrode is provided on a part of the second surface passivation film. The source electrode and the drain electrode are respectively provided on the two openings. In addition, the second surface passivation film includes a material of which melting point is higher than the melting points of the gate electrode, the source electrode, and the drain electrode. |
| US08525272B2 |
High-frequency switching transistor and high-frequency circuit
A switching transistor includes a substrate having a substrate dopant concentration and a barrier region bordering on the substrate, having a first conductivity type and having a barrier region dopant concentration that is higher than the substrate dopant concentration. A source region is embedded in the barrier region, and has a second conductivity type and has a dopant concentration that is higher than the barrier region dopant concentration. A drain region is embedded in the barrier region and is offset from the source region. The draining region has the second conductivity type and a dopant concentration that is higher than the barrier region dopant concentration. A channel region extends between the source region and the drain region, wherein the channel region comprises a subregion of the barrier region. An insulation region covers the channel region and is disposed between the channel region and a gate electrode. The barrier region dopant concentration and the substrate dopant concentration are chosen for generating a space-charge region around the source region and the drain region and for depleting the barrier region. |
| US08525271B2 |
Semiconductor structure with improved channel stack and method for fabrication thereof
A method for fabricating a semiconductor structure with a channel stack includes forming a screening layer under a gate of a PMOS transistor element and a NMOS transistor element, forming a threshold voltage control layer on the screening layer, and forming an epitaxial channel layer on the threshold control layer. At least a portion of the epitaxial channel layers for the PMOS transistor element and the NMOS transistor element are formed as a common blanket layer. The screening layer for the PMOS transistor element may include antimony as a dopant material that may be inserted into the structure prior to or after formation of the epitaxial channel layer. |
| US08525270B2 |
Structures and methods to stop contact metal from extruding into replacement gates
The methods and structures described are used to prevent protrusion of contact metal (such as W) horizontally into gate stacks of neighboring devices to affect the work functions of these neighboring devices. The metal gate under contact plugs that are adjacent to devices and share the (or are connected to) metal gate is defined and lined with a work function layer that has good step coverage to prevent contact metal from extruding into gate stacks of neighboring devices. Only modification to the mask layout for the photomask(s) used for removing dummy polysilicon is involved. No additional lithographical operation or mask is needed. Therefore, no modification to the manufacturing processes or additional substrate processing steps (or operations) is involved or required. The benefits of using the methods and structures described above may include increased device yield and performance. |
| US08525269B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device has a plurality of divided elements which are formed over a substrate, each of which containing a film having a predetermined pattern with the long-axis direction and the short-axis direction definable therein, and are arranged in a distributed manner in the same layer in the in-plane direction of the substrate, wherein the plurality of divided elements are arranged so that every adjacent divided element in a first direction has the long-axis direction thereof aligned differently from those of the neighbors, or, so that every adjacent divided element in the first direction is shifted in a second direction, which is orthogonal to the first direction, by an amount smaller than the length of the divided element in the second direction. |
| US08525267B2 |
Device and method for forming Fins in integrated circuitry
A semiconductor FinFET device includes a plurality of gate lines formed in a first direction, and two types of fin structures. A first type of fin structures is formed in a second direction, and a second type of fin structures formed perpendicular to the first type of fin structures. A contact hole couples to one or more of the second type of fin structures. |
| US08525264B1 |
Photonic modulator with a semiconductor contact
A semiconductor structure includes a photonic modulator and a field effect transistor on a same substrate. The photonic modulator includes a modulator semiconductor structure and a semiconductor contact structure employing a same semiconductor material as a gate electrode of a field effect transistor. The modulator semiconductor structure includes a lateral p-n junction, and the semiconductor contact structure includes another lateral p-n junction. To form this semiconductor structure, the modulator semiconductor structure in the shape of a waveguide and an active region of a field effect transistor region can be patterned in a semiconductor substrate. A gate dielectric layer is formed on the modulator semiconductor structure and the active region, and is subsequently removed from the modulator semiconductor structure. A semiconductor material layer is deposited, patterned, and doped with patterns to form a gate electrode for the field effect transistor and the semiconductor contact structure for the waveguide. |
| US08525237B1 |
Electrically conductive polymer nanowires with incorporated viruses
Grafting M13 bacteriophage into an array of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanowires generated hybrids of conducting polymers and replicable genetic packages (rgps) such as viruses. The incorporation of rgps into the polymeric backbone of PEDOT occurs during electropolymerization via lithographically patterned nanowire electrodeposition (LPNE). The resultant arrays of rgps-PEDOT nanowires enable real-time, reagent-free electrochemical biosensing of analytes in physiologically relevant buffers. |
| US08525235B2 |
Multiplying pattern density by single sidewall imaging transfer
A method for fabricating an integrated circuit includes patterning a mandrel over a layer to be patterned. Dopants are implanted into exposed sidewalls of the mandrel to form at least two doped layers having at least one undoped region adjacent to the doped layers. The doped layers are selectively etched away to form pillars from the undoped regions. The layer to be patterned is etched using the pillars as an etch mask to form features for an integrated circuit device. A semiconductor device is also disclosed. |
| US08525234B2 |
Formation of FinFET gate spacer
Gate spacers are formed in FinFETS having a bottom portion of a first material extending to the height of the fins, and a top portion of a second material extending above the fins. An embodiment includes forming a fin structure on a substrate, the fin structure having a height and having a top surface and side surfaces, forming a gate substantially perpendicular to the fin structure over a portion of the top and side surfaces, for example over a center portion, forming a planarizing layer over the gate, the fin structure, and the substrate, removing the planarizing layer from the substrate, gate, and fin structure down to the height of the fin structure, and forming spacers on the fin structure and on the planarizing layer, adjacent the gate. |
| US08525231B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
There is provided a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same. The semiconductor device includes a base substrate; a semiconductor layer having a receiving groove, a protrusion part, a first carrier injection layer, at least two insulating patterns, and a second carrier injection layer provided on the base substrate, the insulating patterns being disposed to traverse the first carrier injection layer and the second carrier injection layer being spaced apart from the first carrier injection layer and disposed on a lower portion of the protrusion part; a source electrode and a drain electrode disposed to be spaced apart from each other on the semiconductor layer; and a gate electrode insulated from the source electrode and the drain electrode and having a recess part recessed into the receiving groove, wherein a lowest portion of the receiving groove contacts an uppermost layer of the first carrier injection layer or is disposed above the uppermost layer thereof, and an insulating pattern, disposed at an innermost portion of the semiconductor layer among the insulating patterns, traverses the first carrier injection layer and is disposed at the outside of both sides of the receiving groove in a thickness direction thereof. |
| US08525230B2 |
Field-effect transistor with compositionally graded nitride layer on a silicaon substrate
A field effect transistor including a compositionally graded group-III nitride layer on a silicon substrate. |
| US08525228B2 |
Semiconductor on insulator (XOI) for high performance field effect transistors
Semiconductor-on-insulator (XOI) structures and methods of fabricating XOI structures are provided. Single-crystalline semiconductor is grown on a source substrate, patterned, and transferred onto a target substrate, such as a Si/SiO2 substrate, thereby assembling an XOI substrate. The transfer process can be conducted through a stamping method or a bonding method. Multiple transfers can be carried out to form heterogenous compound semiconductor devices. The single-crystalline semiconductor can be II-IV or III-V compound semiconductor, such as InAs. A thermal oxide layer can be grown on the patterned single crystalline semiconductor, providing improved electrical characteristics and interface properties. In addition, strain tuning is accomplished via a capping layer formed on the single-crystalline semiconductor before transferring the single-crystalline semiconductor to the target substrate. |
| US08525224B2 |
III-nitride power semiconductor device
A III-nitride power semiconductor device that includes a first III-nitride power semiconductor device and a second III-nitride power semiconductor device formed in a common semiconductor die and operatively integrated to form a half-bridge. |
| US08525217B2 |
Method and device for resin coating
A device for resin coating is used for producing an LED package including an LED element covered with resin containing phosphor. In a state in which a trial coating material 43 is located by a clamp unit 63, a trial coating of resin applied to the trial coating material 43 is irradiated with excitation light and light emitted from the phosphor contained in the resin is measured by an emission characteristic measuring unit 39. A deviation of the measurement result of the emission characteristic measuring unit from a prescribed emission characteristic is determined, and then a proper amount of resin to be applied to the LED element is derived for actual production based on the deviation. |
| US08525215B2 |
Light emitting device, method of manufacturing the same, light emitting device package, and lighting system
Provided are a light emitting device, a method of manufacturing the same, a light emitting device package, and a lighting system. The light emitting device includes: a light emitting structure layer including a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductive semiconductor layer; an oxide protrusion disposed on at least a portion of the second conducive semiconductor layer; and a current spreading layer on the second conductive semiconductor layer and the oxide protrusion. |
| US08525214B2 |
Semiconductor chip assembly with post/base heat spreader with thermal via
A semiconductor chip assembly includes a semiconductor device, a heat spreader, a conductive trace, an adhesive and a support layer. The heat spreader includes a post, a base, an underlayer and a thermal via. The conductive trace includes a pad and a terminal. The semiconductor device is electrically connected to the conductive trace and thermally connected to the heat spreader. The post extends upwardly from the base into an opening in the adhesive, the base extends laterally from the post, the support layer is sandwiched between the base and the underlayer and the thermal via extends from the base through the support layer to the underlayer. The conductive trace provides signal routing between the pad and the terminal. |
| US08525212B2 |
Light emitting diode having electrode extensions
An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a light emitting diode including a lower contact layer having a first edge, a second edge opposite to the first edge, a third edge connecting the first edge to the second edge, and a fourth edge opposite to the third edge, a mesa structure arranged on the lower contact layer, the mesa structure including an active layer and an upper contact layer, a first electrode pad arranged on the lower contact layer, a second electrode pad arranged on the mesa structure, a first lower extension and a second lower extension extending from the first electrode pad towards the second edge, distal ends of the first lower extension and the second lower extension being farther away from each other than front ends thereof contacting the first electrode pad, and a first upper extension, a second upper extension, and a third upper extension extending from the second electrode pad. In addition, the first upper extension and the second upper extension extend from the second electrode pad to enclose the first lower extension and the second lower extension, and the third upper extension extends to a region between the first lower extension and the second lower extension. |
| US08525207B2 |
LED package using phosphor containing elements and light source containing same
A light-emitting diode package is described comprising a body including a hollow having a rim that extends outwardly from an open end of the hollow. A light emitting diode is positioned in the hollow and opposite the open end. A nongaseous transparent optical medium fills the hollow and a phosphor-containing element (PCE) is disposed over the hollow sealing the open end. The PCE has a solid body and a lateral portion including a periphery and dividing a top and a bottom. The bottom of the PCE is convex and in contact with the nongaseous transparent optical medium and the periphery of the PCE is in contact with the rim. |
| US08525204B2 |
Semiconductor light emitting element and illuminating apparatus using the same
A semiconductor light emitting element, including: an n-type semiconductor layer having optical transparency with an emission wavelength of a light emitting layer, the light emitting layer and a p-type semiconductor layer, which are laminated; and a reflection film which is disposed on a side opposite to a surface from which light emitted from the light emitting layer is extracted, wherein the reflection film comprises: a transparent layer having optical transparency with the emission wavelength of the light emitting layer, and a metal layer, which is laminated on the transparent layer on a side opposite to the light emitting layer and is constituted by a metal material having a high reflectance, the transparent layer has a refractive index lower than a refractive index of a layer disposed on a side of the light emitting layer when viewed from the transparent layer, with the emission wavelength, and a thickness of the transparent layer is equal to or more than a value obtained by dividing a value of ¾ of the emission wavelength by the refractive index of the transparent layer. |
| US08525203B2 |
Semiconductor light emitting device
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor light emitting device includes an n-type semiconductor layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, a light emitting portion, a first layer, a second layer, and an intermediate layer. The semiconductor layers include nitride semiconductor. The light emitting portion is provided between the n-type semiconductor layer and the p-type semiconductor layer and includes a quantum well layer. The first layer is provided between the light emitting portion and the p-type semiconductor layer and includes AlX1Ga1-x1N having first Al composition ratio x1. The second layer is provided between the first layer and the p-type semiconductor layer and includes Alx2Ga1-x2N having second Al composition ratio x2 higher than the first Al composition ratio x1. The intermediate layer is provided between the first layer and the light emitting portion and has a thickness not smaller than 3 nanometers and not larger than 8 nanometers and includes Inz1Ga1-z1N (0≦z1<1). |
| US08525200B2 |
Light-emitting diode with non-metallic reflector
A light-emitting diode (LED) device is provided. The LED device has a substrate, a reflective structure over the substrate, and an LED structure over the reflective structure. The reflective structure is formed of non-metallic materials. In one embodiment, the reflective structure is formed of alternating layers of different non-metallic materials having different refractive indices. In another embodiment, the reflective structure is formed of alternating layers of high-porosity silicon and low-porosity silicon. In yet another embodiment, the reflective structure is formed of silicon dioxide, which may allow the use of fewer layers. The reflective structure may be formed directly on the same substrate as the LED structure or formed on a separate substrate and then bonded to the LED structure. |
| US08525199B2 |
Solid-state image capturing device, method for manufacturing the same and electronic information device
In a solid-state image capturing device having the locations of photodiodes in each pixel unit to be different according to a sequence, the light receiving sensitivity and the luminance shading characteristic are improved. A circumferential portion of a microlens 12 which is arranged above a corresponding photodiode 11 is formed so as to overlap an adjacent microlens 12 thereto, and the locations of microlenses 12 in each pixel unit are different according to a sequence. Light of an image that is incident upon each of the microlenses 12 is incident upon approximately the same portion (e.g., central portion) of each of the respective photodiodes 11. |
| US08525194B2 |
Nitride semiconductor device, nitride semiconductor wafer and method for manufacturing nitride semiconductor layer
According to one embodiment, a nitride semiconductor device includes a foundation layer and a functional layer. The foundation layer is formed on an Al-containing nitride semiconductor layer formed on a silicon substrate. The foundation layer has a thickness not less than 1 micrometer and including GaN. The functional layer is provided on the foundation layer. The functional layer includes a first semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer has an impurity concentration higher than an impurity concentration in the foundation layer and includes GaN of a first conductivity type. |
| US08525192B2 |
Die package including substrate with molded device
A package is disclosed. The package includes a premolded substrate having a leadframe structure, a first device attached to the leadframe structure, and a molding material covering at least part of the leadframe structure and the first device. It also includes a second device attached to the premolded substrate. |
| US08525181B2 |
Thin-film transistor array substrate, organic light-emitting display device comprising the thin-film transistor array substrate, and method of manufacturing the thin-film transistor array substrate
A thin-film transistor (TFT) array substrate includes an active layer on a substrate and a lower electrode of a capacitor on the same level as the active layer, a first insulation layer on the active layer and the lower electrode and having a first gap exposing an area of the lower electrode; a gate electrode of the TFT on the first insulation layer, and an upper electrode of the capacitor on the lower electrode and the first insulation layer, the upper electrode having a second gap that exposes the first gap and a portion of the first insulation layer; a second insulation layer disposed between the gate electrode and source electrode and drain electrodes, and not disposed on the upper electrode, in the first gap of the first insulation layer, or in the second gap of the lower electrode. |
| US08525179B2 |
Thin film transistor and fabricating method thereof
A thin film transistor including a substrate, a semiconductor layer, a patterned doped semiconductor layer, a source and a drain, a gate insulation layer, and a gate is provided. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the substrate. The patterned doped semiconductor layer is disposed on opposite sides of the semiconductor layer. The source and the drain are disposed on the patterned doped semiconductor layer and the opposite sides of the semiconductor layer, wherein a part of the semiconductor layer covered by the source and the drain has a first thickness, a part of the semiconductor layer disposed between the source and the drain and not covered by the source and the drain has a second thickness ranging from 200 Å to 800 Å. The gate insulation layer is disposed on the source, the drain and the semiconductor layer. The gate is disposed on the gate insulation layer. |
| US08525176B2 |
Thin film transistor, display device using the same, and thin film transistor manufacturing method
A TFT includes a supporting substrate, a gate electrode formed on the supporting substrate, a gate insulation film formed on the substrate so as to cover the gate electrode, a first semiconductor layer formed across from the gate electrode with respect to the gate insulation film, a second semiconductor layer formed on the first semiconductor layer, and having a first thickness and a second thickness which is greater than the first thickness, an ohmic contact layer formed on the second semiconductor layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode formed on the ohmic contact layer, spacing apart with each other. |
| US08525175B2 |
Electronic device having an isolating element and display apparatus including the electronic device
An electronic device includes: multiple electronic elements each including a semiconductor film; and an element isolation region provided between adjacent ones of the multiple electronic elements, the element isolation region including a semiconductor film having a bandgap of 1.95 eV or more, an insulating film, and an element isolation electrode, the element isolation electrode being an electrode which is separated from the semiconductor film of the element isolation region by the insulating film and is applied with a voltage so as to increase a resistance of the semiconductor film of the element isolation region, to thereby electrically isolate the multiple electronic elements from one another. |
| US08525171B2 |
Semiconductor apparatus and fabrication method of the same
It is an object of the present invention to provide a semiconductor device capable of preventing deterioration due to penetration of moisture or oxygen, for example, a light-emitting apparatus having an organic light-emitting device that is formed over a plastic substrate, and a liquid crystal display apparatus using a plastic substrate. According to the present invention, devices formed on a glass substrate or a quartz substrate (a TFT, a light-emitting device having an organic compound, a liquid crystal device, a memory device, a thin-film diode, a pin-junction silicon photoelectric converter, a silicon resistance element, or the like) are separated from the substrate, and transferred to a plastic substrate having high thermal conductivity. |
| US08525169B1 |
Reliable physical unclonable function for device authentication
The present disclosure relates to a secure device having a physical unclonable function. The device includes an integrated circuit having a semiconducting material in at least one via in a backend of the integrated circuit. The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing a secure device having a physical unclonable function. The method includes providing an integrated circuit and adding a semiconducting material to at least one via in a backend of the integrated circuit. In some instances a property of the semiconducting material in the at least one via is measured to derive a signature. |
| US08525168B2 |
Integrated circuit (IC) test probe
A test probe head for probing integrated circuit (IC) chips and method of making test heads. The test head includes an array of vias (e.g., annular vias or grouped rectangular vias) through, and exiting one surface of, a semiconductor layer, e.g., a silicon layer. The vias, individual test probe tips, may be on a pitch at or less than fifty microns (50 μm). The probe tips may be stiffened with SiO2 (and optionally silicon) extending along the sidewalls. A redistribution layer connects individual test probe tips externally. The probe tips may be capped with a hardening cap that also caps stiffening SiO2 and silicon along the tip sidewall. |
| US08525166B2 |
Zinc-tin oxide thin-film transistors
Methods of forming transparent zinc-tin oxide structures are described. Devices that include transparent zinc-tin oxide structures as at least one of a channel layer in a transistor or a transparent film disposed over an electrical device that is at a substrate. |
| US08525164B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same
A semiconductor device includes a conductive layer formed in the junction region and a boundary layer arranged to wrap a side and a bottom of the conductive layer. |
| US08525159B2 |
Organic light emitting element
An organic light emitting element includes a pair of electrodes at least one of which has visible light transmittance; and an organic EL layer provided between the pair of electrodes. The organic EL layer includes at least an organic light emitting layer that emits light when a voltage is applied between the pair of electrodes. The organic light emitting layer includes an electron transport host material; and at least first and second guest materials. Each of the first and second guest materials has an emission peak in a blue to blue-green color region. The electron transport host material has an ionization potential (IPH) and an electron affinity (AFH), and the first guest material has an ionization potential (IPG1) and an electron affinity (AFG1) that satisfy Expression (1): IPH≦IPG1 and AFH |
| US08525157B2 |
Organic light emitting diode display and method for manufacturing the same
An OLED display and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The OLED display includes: a first substrate, an organic light emitting diode formed over the first substrate, the organic light emitting diode including a reflective surface configured to reflect light incident to the organic light emitting diode, a phase delay capping layer formed over the organic light emitting diode, configured to input linearly polarized light and output circularly polarized light, a second substrate disposed over the phase delay capping layer, and a polarizing plate formed over the second substrate, configured to pass through only linearly polarized light. |
| US08525153B2 |
Structure including voltage controlled negative resistance
Aspects of the invention provide a semiconductor tunneling device including voltage controlled negative resistance. In one embodiment, the semiconductor tunneling device includes: at least one pair of spaced apart terminals; an inter-level dielectric (ILD) layer between the at least one pair of spaced apart terminals; and a dielectric capping layer extending continuously over the at least one pair of spaced apart terminals and the ILD layer. |
| US08525149B2 |
Photon source for producing entangled photons
A photon source comprising: a quantum dot; electrical contacts configured to apply an electric field across said quantum dot: and an electrical source coupled to said contacts, said electrical source being configured to apply a potential such that carriers are supplied to said quantum dot to form a bi-exciton or higher order exciton, wherein said photon source further comprises a barrier configured to increase the time which a carrier takes to tunnel to and from said quantum dot to be greater than the radiative lifetime of an exciton in the quantum dot, the quantum dot being suitable for emission of entangled photons during decay of a bi-exciton or higher order exciton. |
| US08525146B2 |
Electrical circuit component
An electrical circuit component includes a first electrode, a plurality of second electrodes and a negative differential resistance (NDR) material. The first electrode and the plurality of second electrodes are connected to the NDR material and the NDR material is to electrically connect the first electrode to one of the plurality of second electrodes when a sufficient voltage is applied between the first electrode and the one of the plurality of second electrodes through the NDR material. |
| US08525145B2 |
Self-aligned, planar phase change memory elements and devices, systems employing the same and methods of forming the same
Phase change memory elements, devices and systems using the same and methods of forming the same are disclosed. A memory element includes first and second electrodes, and a phase change material layer between the first and second electrodes. The phase change material layer has a first portion with a width less than a width of a second portion of the phase change material layer. The first electrode, second electrode and phase change material layer may be oriented at least partially along a same horizontal plane. |
| US08525144B2 |
Programmable via devices
A device comprises a heater, a dielectric layer, a phase-change element, and a capping layer. The dielectric layer is disposed at least partially on the heater and defines an opening having a lower portion and an upper portion. The phase-change element occupies the lower portion of the opening and is in thermal contact with the heater. The capping layer overlies the phase-change element and occupies the upper portion of the opening. At least a fraction of the phase-change element is operative to change between lower and higher electrical resistance states in response to an application of an electrical signal to the heater. |
| US08525139B2 |
Method and apparatus of halogen removal
A wafer is provided into an entrance load lock chamber. A vacuum is created in the entrance load lock chamber. The wafer is transported to a processing tool. The wafer is processed in a process chamber to provide a processed wafer, wherein the processing forms halogen residue. A degas step is provided in the process chamber after processing the wafer. The processed wafer is transferred into a degas chamber. The processed wafer is treated in the degas chamber with UV light and a flow of gas comprising at least one of ozone, oxygen, or H2O. The flow of gas is stopped. The UV light is stopped. The processed wafer is removed from the degas chamber. |
| US08525137B2 |
Method for creating S/TEM sample and sample structure
An improved method and apparatus for S/TEM sample preparation and analysis. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide improved methods for TEM sample creation, especially for small geometry (<100 nm thick) TEM lamellae. A novel sample structure and a novel use of a milling pattern allow the creation of S/TEM samples as thin as 50 nm without significant bowing or warping. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide methods to partially or fully automate TEM sample creation, to make the process of creating and analyzing TEM samples less labor intensive, and to increase throughput and reproducibility of TEM analysis. |
| US08525136B2 |
Work piece with concealed surface defects
Methods for concealing random or uncontrolled surface defects from a work piece surface are provided, by applying a plurality of induced controlled defects over the random defects to alter the surface texture. |
| US08525134B2 |
Lithography system
A maskless lithography system for transferring a pattern onto the surface of a target. At least one beam generator for generating a plurality of beamlets. A plurality of modulators modulate the magnitude of a beamlet, and a control unit controls of the modulators. The control unit generates and delivers pattern data to the modulators for controlling the magnitude of each individual beamlet. The control unit includes at least one data storage for storing the pattern data, at least one readout unit for reading out the data from the data storage, at least one data converter for converting the data that is read out from the data storage into at least one modulated light beam, and at least one optical transmitter for transmitting the at least one modulated light beam to the modulation modulators. |
| US08525132B2 |
Flat panel detector
Provided is a flat panel detector which prevents aging deterioration of characteristics of a phosphor layer, protects the phosphor layer from chemical alteration or physical impact, and maintains a stable contact state between a scintillator panel and a flat light receiving element. Disclosed is a flat panel detector comprising a scintillator panel comprising a scintillator provided with a phosphor layer on a substrate and a protective layer covering the phosphor surface of the scintillator, and the scintillator panel being placed on the surface of a flat light receiving element comprising plural picture elements which are two-dimensionally arranged, wherein a releasable adhesive layer is provided on the protective layer surface. |
| US08525125B1 |
Liquid metal ion source and secondary ion mass spectrometric method and use thereof
A liquid metal ion source for use in an ion mass spectrometric analysis method contains, on the one hand, a first metal with an atomic weight ≧190 U and, on the other hand, another metal with an atomic weight ≦90 U. One of the two types of ions are filtered out alternately from the primary ion beam and directed onto the target as a mass-pure primary ion beam. |
| US08525122B2 |
Data acquisition
An imaging detector includes processing electronics (208) with a thermal coefficient about equal to a negative of a summation of thermal coefficients of a photosensor array (204) and a scintillator array (202) of the detector. In another instance, the imaging detector includes an A/D converter (302) that alternately converts first charge corresponding to impinging radiation into a first signal and second charge corresponding to decaying charge into a second signal and a logic unit (308) that corrects the first signal based on the second signal. In another instance, the imaging detector includes an A/D converter (302), an integrator offset voltage signal determiner (318), and a logic unit (308), wherein the determiner (318) induces an electrical current via an offset voltage, the A/D converter (302) measures the current, and the logic unit (308) calculates a resistance of the photosensor array (204) based on the reference voltage and the measured current. |
| US08525117B2 |
Optical delay combining for multiplexing in radiation imaging systems
Multiplexing for radiation imaging is provided by using optical delay combiners to provide distinct optical encoding for each detector channel. Each detector head provides an optical output which is encoded. The encoded optical signals can be optically combined to provide a single optical output for all of the detectors in the system. This single optical output can be coupled to a fast photodetector (e.g., a streak camera). The pulse readout from the photodetector can decode the arrival time of the event, the energy of the event, and which channels registered the detection event. Preferably, the detector heads provide coherent optical outputs, and the optical delay combiners are preferably implemented using photonic crystal technology to provide photonic integrated circuits including many delay combiners. |
| US08525110B2 |
Wind ion neutral composition apparatus
Embodiments of the present invention pertain to an apparatus that provides four simultaneous ion and neutral measurements as a function of altitude with variable sensitivity for neutral atmospheric species. The variable sensitivity makes it possible to extend the measurements over the altitude range of 100 to more than 700 kilometers. The four instruments included in the apparatus are a neutral wind-temperature spectrometer, an ion-drift ion-temperature spectrometer, a neutral mass spectrometer, and an ion mass spectrometer. The neutral wind-temperature spectrometer and ion-drift ion-temperature spectrometer are configured to separate O and N2 and O+ from H+ while the neutral mass spectrometer and the ion mass spectrometer are configured to separate mass with a resolution of one in sixty-four to enable metallic ion identification in the lower thermosphere. The energy analyzer features of the wind-temperature spectrometer and ion-drift ion-temperature spectrometer also enable the measurement of the thermosphere-to-exosphere transition in the Earth's upper atmosphere. |
| US08525109B2 |
Sampling system for use with surface ionization spectroscopy
In various embodiments of the invention, a device permits more efficient collection and transmission of ions produced by the action of a carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species into a mass spectrometer. In one embodiment of the invention, the device incorporates the source for ionization in combination with a jet separator to efficiently remove excess carrier gas while permitting ions to be more efficiently transferred into the vacuum chamber of the mass spectrometer. In an embodiment of the invention, improved collection of ions produced by the carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species at greater distances from between the position of the analyte and the position of the mass spectrometer are enabled. |
| US08525107B2 |
Magnetic sector mass spectrometry based multi-parametric particle analyzer
An analytical instrument has a sample introduction system for generating a stream of particles from a sample and an ionization system for receiving the particles. The ionization system is operable to atomize the particles received from the sample introduction system and ionize atoms from the atomized particles. The instrument has an ion pretreatment system and a magnetic sector mass analyzer comprising an array detector. The ion pretreatment system is adapted to transport ions generated by the ionization system to the mass analyzer. The mass analyzer is adapted to detect a transient signal of at least one element from individual particles from said stream by performing mass analysis on the ions from the atomized particles. The magnetic sector mass analyzer is adapted determine an amount of said at least one element from an individual particle using the transient signal detected during mass analysis of the ions from said individual particle. |
| US08525106B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting ions in a mass spectrometer maintained in a sub-atmospheric pressure regime
A method and apparatus for transmitting ions in a mass spectrometer from an ion source to a mass analyzer extracts analyte ions from the ion source in such a manner that the number of extracted analyte ions is maximized. The ions are then transmitted through an ion guide to the mass analyzer. The ion guide is filled with an interaction gas and its operating parameters are adjusted so that, as the ions pass through the ion guide, the analyte ion energy distribution width is narrowed and the analyte ions are collimated within the ion guide to improve the resolution and sensitivity of the mass analyzer. |
| US08525098B2 |
Solid-state image pickup device, method for manufacturing solid-state image pickup device, and camera
A solid-state image pickup device including a plurality of pixels on a light-receiving surface, photodiodes disposed on the light-receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate while being partitioned on the pixel basis, signal transferring portions which are disposed on the semiconductor substrate and which read signal charges generated and stored in the photodiodes or voltages corresponding to the signal charges, insulating films disposed on the semiconductor substrate while covering the photodiodes, concave portions disposed in the insulating films, pad electrodes disposed on the insulating films, a passivation film which covers inner walls of the concave portions, which is disposed on the pad electrodes, and which has a refractive index higher than that of silicon oxide, and a core layer which is disposed on the passivation film while being filled in the concave portions and which has a refractive index higher than that of silicon oxide. |
| US08525094B2 |
Photoelectric conversion circuit
There are provided a photodiode 11, an inverting amplifier 12 which includes an operational amplifier 12a and a first resistor 12b, a second resistor 21 which has a smaller resistance value than the first resistor 12b and which is inserted between the positive side of a power supply and the photodiode 11, a differential amplifier 22 which outputs a voltage across both ends of the second resistor 21, and a diode 23 which is connected between a ground and a connection point between the photodiode 11 and an inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier 12a and which changes to a non-conductive state when the inverting amplifier 12 is not saturated and changes to a conductive state when the inverting amplifier 12 is saturated so that the output current of the photodiode 11 is bypassed. |
| US08525091B2 |
Wavefront imaging devices comprising a film with one or more structured two dimensional apertures and their applications in microscopy and photography
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a wavefront sensor comprising a film and a photodetector. The film has one or more structured two dimensional apertures configured to convert a phase gradient of a wavefront into a measurable form. The photodetector is configured to receive the wavefront through the one or more 2D apertures and measure the phase gradient of the wavefront. |
| US08525090B1 |
Pneumatically actuated control surface for airframe body
A projectile may include a body having an external surface, a stagnation port on the external surface, and a cavity. A spoiler may be translatable in the cavity between a retracted position, wherein the spoiler is substantially completely disposed in the cavity, and an extended position, wherein the spoiler projects from the external surface of the body. A pair of ports may be formed in the walls of the cavity. The pair of ports may be selectively fluidly communicable with the stagnation port. The spoiler may be translatable by pressurizing one of the pair of ports with compressed air and venting the other of the pair of ports. In the extended position, the spoiler may disturb an airstream around the projectile to induce a guidance maneuver for the projectile. |
| US08525086B2 |
Microwave heating appliance
A microwave heating appliance, capable of achieving a locally concentrated heating in answer to the purpose while achieving a uniform heating in the overall heating chamber in a normal mode, is provided. The microwave heating appliance includes a microwave generating unit, a waveguide for transmitting a microwave from the microwave generating unit, a heating chamber for housing a heated subject heated by the microwave, a rotating antenna for radiating the microwave to the heating chamber, a driving unit for rotating and driving the rotating antenna, a temperature distribution detecting unit for detecting a temperature distribution in the heating chamber, and a controlling unit for controlling a direction of the rotating antenna based on a detected result of the temperature distribution detecting unit so that a sharp part of radiation directivity of the rotating antenna in a direction decided based on the detected result. |
| US08525078B2 |
Welding gun
A welding gun precludes moisture from penetrating inside of a motor housing due by preventing development of negative pressure inside the motor housing. The welding gun includes a feed screw mechanism that is coupled to a servo motor and has a hollow rod that reciprocally moves in a predetermined direction by way of torque applied by the servo motor, and a moveable electrode tip that is connected to a leading end portion of the hollow rod and opens and closes relative to a fixed electrode tip according to the reciprocal movement of the hollow rod. The servo motor has a motor housing in which a motor housing hollow part accommodating a portion of the hollow rod to be reciprocally moveable is formed. A vent that ventilates the motor housing hollow part with ambient air is formed in the motor housing. |
| US08525077B2 |
Touch screen waveform design apparatus for welders
Welding systems and programming tools are described, in which a touch screen-based welding system configuration tool is provided having a touch screen display for designing welding power source waveforms or for configuring a system sequence controller, where the touch screen may be integrated into a welding system component. The touch screen displays information related to a switching type welding power source and/or a welding system sequence controller, as well as one or more touch activation indicia to allow a user to numerically or graphically configure the power source or the sequence controller by touching the touch activation indicia. |
| US08525076B2 |
Method and device for machining a workpiece
The invention relates to a method for machining a workpiece by means of a laser beam, wherein a laser beam is guided by a beam guiding device over the surface of the workpiece within a working window. The beam guiding device and the workpiece are arranged in such a way that they are movable relative to one another in a direction of displacement along a displacement section and that they can occupy a first and a second relative working position to one another. According to the invention, a point on the workpiece can be machined from the second relative working position, said point being located behind the point which is machined from the first relative working position when viewed in the direction of displacement. |
| US08525074B2 |
Machining method and machining system for micromachining a part in a machine component
When forming a micromachined part by water jet guided laser machining at a machine component 20, a point for forming a micromachined part is machined while moving a laser head 7 side and machine component 20 side so as to obtain a desired shape of a micromachined part. |
| US08525073B2 |
Depth and breakthrough detection for laser machining
A system comprises a working laser beam, a sensing laser beam, first and second optical elements, an optical sensor, an aperture and a controller. The first optical element generates a coaxial beam from the working laser beam and the sensing laser beam. The second optical element focuses the coaxial beam onto a workpiece, such that the working laser beam machines the workpiece and the sensing laser beam reflects from the workpiece. The optical sensor senses an intensity of the reflected sensing beam. The aperture determines a focus position by translating along the reflected sensing beam, such that the reflected intensity is maximized. The controller determining a machining parameter of the working laser beam, based on the focus position. |
| US08525071B2 |
Apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional object layer by layer
An apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional object (3) by applying and solidifying a powdery constituent material (3a) layer by layer at positions corresponding to the respective cross sectional area of the object (3) in the respective layer by exposure to a laser (7) or another energy source comprises a heating or cooling element (22) supplying heat to or removing heat away from the constituent material (3a) applied layer by layer. For smoothing the temperature distribution, an intermediate layer (23) having a highly anisotropic heat conductivity is provided. |
| US08525069B1 |
Method and apparatus for improved cutting life of a plasma arc torch
An improved electrode for use in a plasma arc torch. The electrode includes an electrode body, a cavity in a front face at a first end of the electrode body, and an insert disposed in the cavity. The first end of the electrode body is formed of high purity copper containing at least 99.81% copper. The insert has a first end and a second end and is formed of a high emissivity material. A diameter of the first end of the insert is less than a diameter of a second end of the insert. An electrode is compressed to retain the insert using radial compression. The invention also includes a method for forming the electrode, and a method of operation of an electrode in a plasma torch. |
| US08525067B2 |
Process of jet cutting arcuate openings
A process for the jet cutting of arcuate openings in a metal workpiece such as steel, by means of creating a jet along a predetermined axis, applying the jet to the workpiece, with the axis of the jet offset from the perpendicular, and rotating the jet around to describe the arc desired while maintaining the non perpendicular axis and terminating the cutting path just prior to completion of the opening. |
| US08525064B2 |
Electric discharge machine and method of producing nozzle body using the same
An electric discharge machine to process a work piece includes a plurality of electrodes, and a plurality of discharge power supply units. The plurality of electrodes generate a plurality of discharges with the work piece, respectively. The plurality of discharge power supply units apply voltages for the plurality of electrodes, respectively and independently. |
| US08525058B2 |
Snorkel for venting a dome switch
To prevent debris from entering the volume between a dome and contacts of a dome switch, a dome can include a channel providing a remote path through which air can be vented. In particular, the channel can extend from the dome to a location within an electronic device that is known to be or expected to be contaminant free (e.g., a region of the device that does not include any interfaces communicating with the device environment). The channel can be defined from components of the dome switch including, for example, as a channel bound by spacer walls between a flex circuit and a film layer. The channel can include an opening for venting the dome switch. In some embodiments, the dome switch can include a protective film applied over the opening in the channel. The protective film can be selected to allow air to flow through, but to prevent contaminants or particles from reaching the channel opening. |
| US08525055B2 |
Pressure response membrane
Pressure response devices, systems, and associated methods. The pressure response device includes a flange portion, a central portion, and an angled frustum portion provided between the flange portion and the central portion, with the angled frustum portion configured to activate upon experiencing a predetermined pressure differential. Pressure response systems may include a projection, a conductive arch, or a photo emitter configured to indicate a response to the predetermined pressure differential. Pressure response device may be a battery device, with the pressure response member configured to form part of an electrical conducting path until a predetermined pressure condition is reached. |
| US08525054B2 |
Discharge mechanism for circuit breaker
A circuit breaker and mechanism are provided for opening circuit breaker contact arms when the circuit breaker is moved between an installed and a withdrawn position in a drawout installation. The circuit breaker has a cross shaft coupled to a first linkage that rotates in response to the circuit breaker being moved. A second linkage translates in response to said first linkage rotating. A cam surface is operably coupled between the cross shaft and the first linkage. An opening latch shaft is coupled between the second linkage and a contact arm assembly such that the opening latch shaft moves the contact arm assembly from a closed position to an open position in response to the translation of the second linkage. |
| US08525053B2 |
Electrical switchgear
An electrical switchgear comprises a front, a back and a switch arrangement. The switch arrangement comprises a terminal arrangement comprising an electrical contact for a bus and an electrical contact for a load connection which are spaced apart along an axial direction; and a device that is driveable into said terminal arrangement to a service position to make an electrical connection between said electrical contact for said load connection and said electrical connection for said bus. The electrical contact for said load connection is located closer to said back of said switchgear than is said electrical contact for said bus. |
| US08525051B2 |
Sealing mechanism
The invention relates to a sealing mechanism for a scale, in which a connection element connected to a moving lifting element seals or opens an annular gap, wherein, for an opened annular gap, the connection element and lifting element form a biasing load for the weighing sensor of the scale. |
| US08525050B2 |
Method for testing multilayer tablets in a multiple rotary press, the tested tablets produced under normal operation, with m layers pressed and the m+1 layer suctioned off and the tablet fed to the testing station
The invention is related to a method for testing multilayer tablets in a multiple rotary press, in which die holes of a circulating die plate are successively filled with tablet material of different layers in consecutive filling devices, and the tablet material is compressed layer after layer to pressed articles having n layers by means of synchronously circulating compression punches in compression stations respectively associated to the filling devices, and the pressed articles are subsequently ejected and unloaded in a unloading station. |
| US08525046B2 |
Electronic apparatus
According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing having electric insulation properties, and a circuit element installed in the housing and including a plurality of connection terminals, wherein the housing includes an inner surface including a mounting region on which the circuit element is mounted, a plurality of adhesive filled portions in the mounting region, which are separated by a division wall in order to correspond to the connection terminals of the circuit element, and through which the connection terminals are inserted, and a plurality of traces provided on the inner surface of the housing, one ends of the traces running through the adhesive filled portions, wherein the adhesive filled portions of the housing are filled with conductive adhesive which fix the circuit element to the mounting region, and wherein the connection terminals are electrically connected to the traces by the conductive adhesive. |
| US08525044B2 |
System and method for protection against skimming of information from contactless cards
Contactless payment cards with on-card microchips are transported in mailers with RF shielding. The RF shielding is designed to prevent communication with and skimming of information from the contactless cards enclosed in the mailers while in transit. |
| US08525043B2 |
Printed substrate through which very strong currents can pass and corresponding production method
On a printed circuit or substrate board (10) designed to receive electronic components and having conductive tracks (12) printed on said board, one or more conductive bars (18) are provided that are mounted one after another between conductive link surfaces (140, 142, 144), the conductive bars (18) being electrically interconnected during a subsequent soldering process that is either a wave soldering process or a soldering process in a reflow oven. |
| US08525041B2 |
Multilayer wiring board and method for manufacturing the same
A wiring board has a substrate, a conductive pattern formed over the substrate, and an electronic component mounted to the substrate and having an electrode. The electrode of the electronic component is connected to the conductive pattern through a via hole. The thickness of the electrode of the electronic component is made less than the thickness of the conductive pattern. |
| US08525034B2 |
Cable guide and method of cable termination
A cable guide is used to constrain and locate wires or cables for preparation for and for connection to a circuit board or connector, for termination. The cable guide has openings that receive and secure wires during the termination process. A shaft of the cable guide may be used to secure, in a repeatable manner, a predetermined length of the wires with ends offset from a cable jacket, or other reference on or near the end of the cable. The cable guide and the cable/wires may be secured in a fixture that allows the wire ends to be repeatably scored to remove insulation. |
| US08525033B2 |
Stranded composite cable and method of making and using
Stranded composite cables include a single wire defining a center longitudinal axis, a first multiplicity of composite wires helically stranded around the single wire in a first lay direction at a first lay angle defined relative to the center longitudinal axis and having a first lay length, and a second multiplicity of composite wires helically stranded around the first multiplicity of composite wires in the first lay direction at a second lay angle defined relative to the center longitudinal axis and having a second lay length, the relative difference between the first lay angle and the second lay angle being no greater than about 4°. The stranded composite cables may be used as intermediate articles that are later incorporated into final articles, such as overhead electrical power transmission cables including a multiplicity of ductile wires stranded around the composite wires. Methods of making and using the stranded composite cables are also described. |
| US08525030B2 |
Communication wire
The present invention relates to an improved isolated core or insulated conductor with a low dielectric constant and reduced materials costs. Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing the improved isolated core or insulated conductor are also disclosed. |
| US08525028B2 |
Thermoplastic halogen-free flame retardant formulations
Highly-mineral-filled, halogen-free, flame-retardant compositions made from or containing a polypropylene thermoplastic elastomer, a polypropylene, a metal hydroxide filler, and a polar-monomer-grafted polyolefin elastomer compatibilizer. Such compositions can be employed in preparing various articles of manufacture, including extruded articles and coated conductors, such as cables. |
| US08525026B1 |
Epidermal friendly twist-on wire connectors
An epidermal friendly twist-on wire connector and a method of applying an epidermal twist-on wire connector having a resilient gripping region including a set of low profile, resilient ribs that are circumferentially spaced so that a users thumb and fingers can compressively and sequentially engage and compress at least a portion of a plurality of ribs as well as the valley between the ribs during application of a wire securement torque to the twist-on wire connector while at the same time inhibiting or preventing epidermal trauma in a users thumb and fingers. |
| US08525023B2 |
Cooled current leads for cooled equipment
A cooled current lead for conducting electrical current into a cooled vessel. The current lead comprises an electrical conductor (22) comprising a region (29) which, in use, is heated by electrical current flowing through it; a cooled component (31) situated above a the region (29) and which is provided with a path for removal of heat; and a thermo-siphon comprising a cavity (35) in thermal contact with both the region of the electrical conductor and the cooled component, said cavity containing a fluid (35). |
| US08525020B2 |
Photovoltaic cell with non-miscible electrolytes
A photovoltaic cell including at least: a closed chamber including two end walls arranged opposite one another, with at least one being intended to receive incident light radiation, and including at least one side wall formed by at least one stack of a first electrode and a second electrode electrically insulated from one another, the first electrode and second electrode each having an annular shape each being disposed at a periphery of a respective one of the two end walls; at least two non-miscible electrolytes placed in the closed chamber, forming two superimposed layers of which one is in contact with the first electrode and the other is in contact with the second electrode; and a photoactive layer, placed in the closed chamber, that achieves a photovoltaic conversion of energy of the incident light radiation. |
| US08525016B2 |
Thermoelectric devices including thermoelectric elements having off-set metal pads and related structures, methods, and systems
A thermoelectric device may include a thermoelectric element including a layer of a thermoelectric material and having opposing first and second surfaces. A first metal pad may be provided on the first surface of the thermoelectric element, and a second metal pad may be provided on the second surface of the thermoelectric element. In addition, the first and second metal pads may be off-set in a direction parallel with respect to the first and second surfaces of the thermoelectric element. Related methods are also discussed. |
| US08525012B1 |
System and method for selecting measure groupings for mixing song data
A system and method are provided for mixing song data based on measure groupings. A player or program may recognize measure groupings in a song through identifying cuepoints. The player or program may use the cuepoints and/or other identifiers of measure groupings to generate a transition between the song and other songs. Parts of one or both songs may be time-stretched, or frames may be added or deleted, such that the beats in both songs are substantially aligned during the transition. The system and method may also involve altering the sequence of frames in one or both of the songs, so that the transition may have various sonic qualities as desired by a user. A choice of transition modes may be provided via a user interface that allow the user some control over when and how transitions between songs are executed. |
| US08525009B2 |
Multi-function musical instrument pedal controller
A multi-function pedal controller may be used with a musical instrument, such as a keyboard percussion instrument, to allow control of both vibrato and damper functions. The multi-function pedal controller may control damper functions with a first range of motion and vibrato functions with a second range of motion, thereby facilitating intuitive control of both functions by the instrumentalist. |
| US08525006B2 |
Input device and recording medium with program recorded therein
An input device including: a first operation detecting section which is provided on one stick and detects acceleration based on movement of the one stick; a second operation detecting section which is provided on an other stick and detects acceleration based on movement of the other stick; a first strike judging section which judges whether or not the one stick and the other stick have struck against one another, based on the acceleration detected by the first operation detecting section and the acceleration detected by the second operation detecting section; and an instructing section which instructs to produce a sound corresponding to striking of the one stick and the other stick against one another, when the first strike judging section judges that the one stick and the other stick have struck against one another. |
| US08525005B1 |
Inbred sunflower (Helianthus annuus) line, designated ON7321R
The present invention relates to an inbred sunflower line, designated ON7321R. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sunflower line ON7321R, to the plants of inbred sunflower line ON7321R and to the methods for producing a sunflower plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line ON7321R with itself or another sunflower line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sunflower plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred sunflower lines derived from the inbred ON7321R. |
| US08525003B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV126318
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV126318. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV126318, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV126318 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV126318 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV126318. |
| US08525002B2 |
Inbred corn line ML9
An inbred corn line, designated ML9, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line ML9, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line ML9 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line ML9 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line ML9. |
| US08524998B1 |
Maize variety inbred PH18NM
A novel maize variety designated PH18NM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18NM with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18NM through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18NM or a locus conversion of PH18NM with another maize variety. |
| US08524996B1 |
Inbred maize variety PH18N5
A novel maize variety designated PH18N5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18N5 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18N5 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18N5 or a locus conversion of PH18N5 with another maize variety. |
| US08524994B1 |
Inbred corn line NPAF4543
Basically, this invention provides for an inbred corn line designated NPAF4543, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line NPAF4543 with plants of another corn plant. The invention relates to the various parts of inbred NPAF4543 including culturable cells. This invention also relates to methods for introducing transgenic transgenes into inbred corn line NPAF4543 and plants produced by said methods. |
| US08524987B1 |
Soybean variety XB34AV11
A novel soybean variety, designated XB34AV11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB34AV11, cells from soybean variety XB34AV11, plants of soybean XB34AV11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB34AV11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB34AV11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB34AV11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB34AV11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB34AV11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB34AV11 are further provided. |
| US08524985B1 |
Soybean variety XB47P11
A novel soybean variety, designated XB47P11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB47P11, cells from soybean variety XB47P11, plants of soybean XB47P11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB47P11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB47P11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB47P11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB47P11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB47P11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB47P11 are further provided. |
| US08524984B1 |
Soybean variety XB42R11
A novel soybean variety, designated XB42R11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB42R11, cells from soybean variety XB42R11, plants of soybean XB42R11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB42R11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB42R11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB42R11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB42R11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB42R11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB42R11 are further provided. |
| US08524977B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH310852
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH310852. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH310852, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH310852 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH310852. |
| US08524971B2 |
Catalyst for higher production rates in hydrocarbon dehydrogenation
A process is presented for the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons in a radial flow reactor. The process includes the continuous feeding of catalyst into the reactor and the continuous withdrawal of catalyst from the reactor, where the catalyst is modified to increase the increased density. The catalyst is a layered structure with a dense core and an active catalytic outer layer. |
| US08524968B2 |
Process to make base oil by oligomerizing low boiling olefins
A process for making base oil, comprising: oligomerizing one or more olefins having a boiling point less than 82° C. in the presence of an ionic liquid catalyst to produce the base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 1100 mm2/s or higher. Also, a process, comprising: oligomerizing the olefins in the presence of an ionic liquid catalyst to produce the base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 300 mm2/s or higher and a low cloud point, wherein a wt % yield of products boiling at 482° C.+ (900° F.+) is at least 65 wt % of a total yield of products from the oligomerizing. Additionally, a process, comprising: oligomerizing the olefins in the presence of an ionic liquid catalyst to produce the base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. greater than 1100 mm2/s and a low cloud point. |
| US08524967B2 |
Monoalkylated aromatic compound production
A process for producing a monoalkylated aromatic compound in an alkylation reaction zone, said process comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first catalytic particulate material which comprises MCM-56 and having a ratio of surface area over volume ratio greater than about 79 cm−1, (b) providing said alkylation reaction zone with an alkylatable aromatic compound, an alkylating agent, and said first catalytic particulate material; and (c) contacting said alkylatable aromatic compound and said alkylating agent with said catalytic particulate material in said alkylation reaction zone maintained under alkylation conditions, to form a product comprised of said monoalkylated aromatic compound and polyalkylated aromatic compound(s). |
| US08524965B2 |
Method of making an alkylated aromatic using acidic ionic liquid catalyst
A process for alkylating an aromatic compound comprising reacting at least one aromatic compound with a mixture of olefins selected from olefins having from about 8 to about 100 carbon atoms, in the presence of an acidic ionic liquid catalyst, wherein the resulting product comprises at least about 50 weight percent of a 1, 2, 4 tri-substituted aromatic compound or a 1, 2, 3 tri-substituted aromatic compound or mixtures thereof. |
| US08524963B2 |
Supported organoiridium catalysts for alkane dehydrogenation
Solid supported organoiridium catalysts, a process for preparing such solid supported organoiridium catalysts, and the use of such solid supported organoiridium catalysts in dehydrogenation reactions of alkanes is provided. The catalysts can be easily recovered and recycled. |
| US08524961B2 |
Integrated catalytic cracking and reforming processes to improve p-xylene production
A process for maximizing p-xylene production includes producing a naphtha fraction and a light cycle oil fraction from a fluid catalytic cracking zone. These fractions are combined and hydrotreated. Fractionation of the hydrotreated product makes a hydrocracker feed that is sent to a hydrocracking zone to make a naphtha cut and a hydrocracker product. The hydrocracker product is recycled back to the fractionation zone, and the naphtha cut is dehydrogenated in a dehydrogenation zone to make aromatics. Reforming catalyst from a catalyst regenerator moves downward through the dehydrogenation zone. Straight run naphtha and raffinate from the aromatics unit are introduced to an additional series of reforming zones. The reforming catalyst moves in parallel through the first reforming zone and the dehydrogenation zones, then is combined for entry to the second and subsequent reforming zones prior to regeneration. |
| US08524950B2 |
Preparation of chiral amides and amines
This invention provides a convenient method for converting oximes into enamides. The process does not require the use of metallic reagents. Accordingly, it produces the desired compounds without the concomitant production of a large volume of metallic waste. The enamides are useful precursors to amides and amines. The invention provides a process to convert a prochiral enamide into the corresponding chiral amide. In an exemplary process, a chiral amino center is introduced during hydrogenation through the use of a chiral hydrogenation catalyst. In selected embodiments, the invention provides methods of preparing amides and amines that include the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-alkyl-1-naphthalenamine or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine substructure. |
| US08524947B2 |
Acylsulfonamides and processes for producing the same
The present disclosure relates to acylsulfonamides and processes for their preparation. The processes involve a target-guided synthesis approach, whereby a thioacid and a sulfonyl azide are reacted in the presence of a biological target protein, a Bcl-2 family protein, to form the acylsulfonamide. |
| US08524946B2 |
Fluoroboron compound, aminomethylating agent for aromatic ring made of the same, and production method of compound containing aminomethyl aromatic ring using aminomethylating agent
A production method of a compound containing a primary, secondary, or tertiary aminomethyl aromatic ring of the present invention includes: using a fluoroboron compound or a dimer thereof, or solvates thereof, which are represented by a formula (I): Ra(Rb)N—CH2—BF3M (I) as an aminomethylating agent for an aromatic ring; and reacting the aminomethylating agent with an aromatic ring-containing compound, which can react with the aminomethylating agent, under the presence of a metal catalyst such as a palladium compound so as to perform the direct aminomethylation of the aromatic ring. |
| US08524945B2 |
Method for producing acrolein comprising the regeneration of a raw glycerin phase
The invention relates to a method for producing acrolein by dehydrating an aqueous glycerin phase in an acrolein reaction region, obtaining an aqueous acrolein reaction phase; at least partially separating the aqueous acrolein reaction phase into an acrolein-rich acrolein phase and an acrolein-poor residual phase comprising glycerin, water and various other residuals; and recirculating at least part of the residual phase into the acrolein reaction region. Additionally, removing at least one of the residuals, other than glycerin or water, from either of the glycerin phase or a mixture phase obtained by mixing the glycerol phase with the low-acrolein residue phase and feeding the resulting purified glycerin or mixture phase into the acrolein reaction region. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing acrylic acid, water-absorbing polymer formations, compounds and hygiene articles, and to devices for carrying out those methods. |
| US08524943B2 |
Production of trans-4-aminocyclopent-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid derivatives
Methods of producing compositions of trans-4-amino-2-cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid derivatives are described. Also described is an amine salt of a compound having formula A, having components present in both cis and trans structures. |
| US08524940B2 |
Nitro group-containing ether compound and method for producing same
It is possible to produce oseltamivir safely and stably in large quantities by using as a starting material tartaric acid, mannitol or arabinose, via dihydroxyhexenoic acid ester of the formula (4c): (wherein R1, R2 and R6 are same or different and are each alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, aralkyl, substituted aralkyl or aromatic heterocyclic group, and R1 and R2 are not methyl simultaneously). |
| US08524939B2 |
Intermediates for the synthesis of benzindene prostaglandins and preparations thereof
Novel processes for preparing optically active cyclopentanones 1 which are useful for the preparation of benzindene Prostaglandins and novel cyclopentanones are provided. The invention also provides novel processes of preparing benzindene Prostaglandins and novel intermediates for benzindene Prostaglandins. |
| US08524937B2 |
Process for preparing polyol esters
The present invention relates to a process for preparing polyol esters by reacting polyols with linear or branched aliphatic monocarboxylic acids having 3 to 20 carbon atoms by partial recycling of the aliphatic monocarboxylic acid removed into the esterification reaction or into subsequent esterification batches. |
| US08524936B2 |
Manufacturing process for sitagliptin from L-aspartic acid
The present invention relates to a novel manufacturing process of pharmaceutically active compound of formula I used as oral anti-diabetic drug. Starting from L-aspartic acid derivate of formula IV the invention describes preparation of the chiral (R)-β-amino acid of formula II known as a precursor in the synthesis of Sitagliptin (formula I). |
| US08524933B2 |
Beta-ketoester group-containing organopolysiloxane compound
A novel organosilicon compound is provided as an organosilicon compound containing a β-ketoester structure that has minimal volatile components and generates a minimal amount of alcohol when used as a component within all manner of treatment agents. The organopolysiloxane is represented by an average composition formula shown below: YaR1bR2cSi(OR3)d(OH)eO(4-a-b-c-d-e)/2 (1) (wherein Y represents an organic group containing a β-ketoester group that may be at least partially enolized, R1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group that may optionally include a functional group such as a mercapto group, an epoxy group or a (meth)acryloyloxy group, R2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group that contains no functional groups, R3 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a, b, c, d and e are numbers that satisfy 0.01≦a≦1, 0≦b<1, 0≦c≦2, 0≦d≦2, and 0≦e≦1 respectively, provided that 2≦a+b+c+d+e≦3). |
| US08524924B2 |
Process for furfural production from biomass
Furfural is produced from a lignocellulosic feedstock comprising glucan and xylan. The feedstock is contacted with water in the presence of an acid catalyst. The resulting mixture is contacted with at least one water-immiscible organic solvent to form a mixture comprising an aqueous phase and an organic phase. Under suitable reaction conditions, furfural is produced and preferentially partitions into the organic phase, from which it may be recovered. |
| US08524923B2 |
Processes for preparing diacids, dialdehydes and polymers
Alcohols are catalytically oxidized to aldehydes, in particular to benzaldehyde and diformylfuran, which are useful as intermediates for a multiplicity of purposes. The invention also relates to the polymerization of the dialdehyde and to the decarbonylation of the dialdehyde to furan. |
| US08524922B2 |
Process and plant for recovering solid reaction products from solutions
A process for recovering solid reaction products during partial oxidation of hydrocarbons in a liquid solvent as a reaction medium by multi-stage evaporative crystallization includes determining a final temperature of the multi-stage evaporative crystallization based on a melting point of the solvent. The pressure and temperature of the solvent is reduced in steps via successive crystallization stages until the final temperature is reached. Each of the crystallization stages includes a compressor configured to perform the reducing of the pressure and to withdraw vapors formed. The vapors from the compressor of a lower expansion pressure crystallization stage are introduced into a vapor discharge conduit of a next successive higher expansion pressure crystallization stage upstream of the compressor of the higher expansion pressure crystallization stage. |
| US08524921B2 |
Liquid tetracarboxylic dianhydrides and process for the preparation thereof
The invention relates to a tetracarboxylic dianhydride represented by the following formula (1). [In formula (1) R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, m represents a number from 1 to 30, all of the silicon atoms bonding to the norbornane rings are in an exo-configuration with respect to the norbornane rings, and all of the dicarboxylic anhydride groups bonding to the norbornane rings are in an exo-configuration with respect to the norbornane rings.] |
| US08524920B2 |
Active polymeric filters
A compound includes a polymer where the polymer includes a pendant dioxirane moiety. Cost-effective, facilitated generation of a polymer including a pendant dioxirane moiety allows for the compound to be disposable or be easily recycled. The compound can be used in air purification and liquid purification to not only remove particulate matter, but also to destroy microorganisms and remove volatile organic compounds. |
| US08524919B2 |
Active polymeric filters
A compound includes a polymer where the polymer includes a pendant dioxirane moiety. Cost-effective, facilitated generation of a polymer including a pendant dioxirane moiety allows for the compound to be disposable or be easily recycled. The compound can be used in air purification and liquid purification to not only remove particulate matter, but also to destroy microorganisms and remove volatile organic compounds. |
| US08524917B2 |
6-substituted indole-3-carboxylic acid amide compounds having sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor antagonist biological activity
The invention provides compounds represented by the formula I, each of which compounds may have sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist and or antagonist biological activity: and wherein the variables Y, R4, n, o, A, A1, A2, X, Z, R1, R3, R2, p, q and r are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful for treating a disease or condition selected from the group consisting of glaucoma, dry eye, angiogenesis, cardiovascular conditions and diseases, and wound healing. |
| US08524912B2 |
Process for the preparation of [1-hydroxy-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)- ethylidene]bisphosphonic acid
A process for the preparation of [1-hydroxy-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-ethylidene]bisphosphonic acid consists of the reaction of aqueous solution of 1H-imidazole-1-acetic acid hydrochloride with phosphorus trichloride followed by removal of the excess of phosphorus trichloride, addition of water and hydrolysis of the reaction products. In order to isolate the product the post-reaction mixture is filtered and the anti-solvent is added to the aqueous filtrate in order to crystallize out [1-hydroxy-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-ethylidene]bisphosphonic acid monohydrate. |
| US08524909B2 |
Tetrahydro-pyran derivatives
The present invention relates to a compound of formula I wherein R1/R2 are independently from each other hydrogen, (CR2)o-cycloalkyl, optionally substituted by lower alkyl or hydroxy, or are lower alkyl or heterocycloalkyl, and o is 0 or 1; and R may be the same or different and is hydrogen or lower alkyl; or R1 and R2 may form together with the N atom to which they are attached a heterocycloalkyl group, selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, 3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl or 2-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-yl, which are optionally substituted by hydroxy; R3 is S-lower alkyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or cycloalkyl; R3′ is hydrogen, lower alkyl substituted by halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy R4 is lower alkyl substituted by halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; X is —O— or —CH2—; X′ is —O— or —CH2—; with the proviso that one of X or X′ is always —O— and the other is —CH2—; or to a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt, to a racemic mixture, or to its corresponding enantiomer and/or optical isomer thereof. It has been found that the compounds of formula I are good inhibitors of the glycine transporter 1 (GlyT-1) and therefore they may be used for the treatment of schizophrenia. |
| US08524904B2 |
Process for the preparation of 6-alpha-hydroxy-N-alkylated opiates
The present invention is directed to the preparation of 6-hydroxy morphinans having formula (II) or N-alkylated 6-hydroxy morphinans having formula (III). |
| US08524902B2 |
[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-f]pteridines useful as inhibitors of protein kinases
The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase, represented by Structural Formula (I): wherein the variables in Structural Formula (I) are as described herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions. |
| US08524901B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibition of the JAK pathway
Disclosed are compounds of formula I, compositions containing them, and methods of use for the compounds and compositions in the treatment of conditions in which modulation of the JAK pathway or inhibition of JAK kinases, particularly JAK 2 and JAK3, are therapeutically useful. |
| US08524897B2 |
Crystalline oxazine derivative
The invention relates to 5-cyano-3-methyl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid [3-((3R,6R)-5-amino-3,6-dimethyl-6-trifluoromethyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-[1,4]oxazin-3-yl)-4-fluoro-phenyl]-amide in crystalline form, to its preparation, its medical use and to medicaments comprising said compound in crystalline form. |
| US08524895B2 |
Method for preparing amide
The present invention provides a method for preparing amides, in which an amino acid ionic liquid is used as both a reaction medium and a catalyst to catalyze Beckman rearrangement of a ketoxime, so as to produce an amide. In the method, the rearrangement is conducted by catalyzing a ketoxime with an amino acid ionic liquid having the asymmetric property at a moderate reaction temperature during a short reaction time, so as to produce an amide without adding other catalysts such as concentrate sulfuric acid. The method has advantages such as avoiding corrosion in equipments with pipelines, the high conversion rate of ketoximes and the high selectivity of amides. |
| US08524891B2 |
Tetraazaporphyrin-based compounds and their uses
Asymmetrically substituted metal-phthalocyanine compounds are disclosed. These compounds and other phthalocyanine-derivatives are used in bioimaging, bioanalysis, FRET and quenching techniques, photodynamic therapy, DNA analysis for cells, proteins, tissues and other biological entities, and other applications. Near-infrared fluorescence minimizes matrix effects typically seen in other methods of analyzing biochemical entities in cells, proteins, tissues and other biological entities. |
| US08524889B2 |
Highly-branched starch, its production and uses
An object of the present invention is to provide a novel starchy substance having a retrogradation-resistance, a process for producing the starchy substance efficiently from a material starch by enzymatic reaction, and uses thereof. The present invention attains the above object by providing branched starch having 6-α-maltosyl- and/or 6-α-maltotetraosyl-structure(s) with a marked retrogradation-resistance, a process for producing the branched starch without lowering the molecular weight of material starch, and uses thereof. |
| US08524888B2 |
Method of producing D-psicose crystals
The present invention relates to a method of producing D-psicose crystals from a D-psicose solution by using supersaturation. |
| US08524887B2 |
Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters produced in a tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate ionic liquid process and products produced therefrom
This invention relates a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate and processes to produce the cellulose solution. Another aspect of this invention relates to shaped articles prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising derivatives of cellulose prepared from a cellulose solution comprising at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. In another embodiment of the invention, the cellulose esters of the present invention are used as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays. |
| US08524885B2 |
Hydrazido derivatives of hyaluronic acid
Disclosed are chemically modified hyaluronic acid (HA) derivatives containing hydrazido groups directly linked to the glucuronic acid residues of HA. Said hydrazido groups are used to obtain crosslinked and labeled HA derivatives. The invention further relates to methods of preparation of said HA derivatives. |
| US08524879B2 |
RNA interference suppresion of neurodegenerative diseases and methods of use thereof
The present invention is directed to small interfering RNA molecules (siRNA) targeted against nucleic acid sequence that encodes huntingtin or ataxin-1, and methods of using these siRNA molecules. |
| US08524876B2 |
RNAi molecule targeting thymidylate synthase and application thereof
This invention provides a novel RNAi molecule that can significantly potentiate antitumor effects of a 5-FU antitumor agent. The RNAi molecule comprises the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. The invention also provides an antitumor agent comprising such RNAi molecule and a 5-FU antitumor agent. |
| US08524875B2 |
Nucleic acids encoding SOX10 promoter and methods to isolate SOX10 expressing cells
DNA enhancer sequences are provided for use in constructs to identify early stage embryonic cells. The enhancer sequences can be used in parallel with short-hairpin RNA in a vector construct for endogenously regulated gene knockdowns. The disclosed enhancer sequences can be used to isolate a selected population of early stage embryonic cells. |
| US08524873B2 |
Sugar donor
The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein X1 and X2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl-protecting group; Y represents a C7-20 aralkyl group which may optionally have one or more substituents selected from a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and Z represents a halogen atom, a C1-4 alkylthio, or an arylthio group, or its corresponding sulfoxide group. |
| US08524870B2 |
Anti-platelet membrane glycoprotein VI monoclonal antibody
The present invention provides an antibody which has the following features, its active fragment, or a derivative thereof: a) It specifically binds to human platelet membrane glycoprotein VI (GPVI); b) The function to activate a platelet and/or the function to induce a thrombocytopenia in vivo are low; and c) It at least partially depletes GPVI on the platelet membrane by contacting with a platelet. |
| US08524868B2 |
Polypeptide fragments of the hepatitis E virus, the vaccine composition comprising said fragments and the diagnostic kits
The present invention relates to polypeptide(s) comprising the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID No. 1 of hepatitis E virus ORF 2 or its fragment, which is in the form of n-polymeric polypeptide, wherein n is an integer from 1-180; to a chimeric protein consisting of a polypeptide of the present invention and a conserved fragment of hemagglutin antigen from influenza virus; to a polypeptide of the present invention bound to a polypeptide containing epitope from hepatitis E virus ORF3 or an immunogenic fragment thereof; to a recombinant expression vector comprising the DNA molecule encoding the above polypeptides and the host cell transformed with said recombinant expression vector which is able to express polypeptide of the present invention. The present invention further relates to a vaccine composition against hepatitis E virus which comprises the above-mentioned polypeptide, or diagnostic kit for hepatitis E virus infection comprising the above-mentioned polypeptide, which includes IgG, IgM, or total antibody diagnostic kit for hepatitis E virus, and to the use of vaccine composition and diagnostic kit for prophylaxis, diagnosis and/or treatment of hepatitis E virus infection. |
| US08524867B2 |
Optimized antibodies that target CD19
Antibodies that target CD19, wherein the antibodies comprise at least one modification relative to a parent antibody, wherein the modification alters affinity to an FcyR or alters effector function as compared to the parent antibody, and methods of using the antibodies. |
| US08524866B2 |
Antibodies to the alpha-7 nicotinic receptors and methods of treating inflammatory disorders with the same
An antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to mammalian α7 subunit of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor or its functional variant and which is an agonist of said receptor or variant. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising same. A method of treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory condition comprising administering to said subject an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment as described herein. |
| US08524863B2 |
Amyloid-beta peptide crystal structure
The invention relates provides a novel crystal structure of the fibrillogenic part of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ). More specifically the crystal structure is Aβ-IgNAR and, accordingly the present invention also relates to selecting and/or designing compounds that modulate amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) activity using techniques such as in silico screening and crystal soaking experiments. The invention further relates to compounds and methods for inhibiting interaction between amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) monomers, more particularly, inhibiting or disrupting amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) oligomer formation and toxic activity. |
| US08524861B2 |
Treatment of bacterial infections
The invention relates to polypeptides, comprising repeats of peptides derived from apolipoproteins, which exhibit antibacterial activity and to nucleic acids encoding the same. The invention further provides the use of such polypeptides, derivatives, analogues or nucleic acids as medicaments, and also their use in methods of preventing or treating bacterial infection or objects and surfaces. The invention further extends to objects, such as contact lenses, coated with the polypeptides. |
| US08524856B2 |
PHA compositions comprising PBS and PBSA and methods for their production
Compositions of PHAs with PBS and PBSA are described and methods of making the same. |
| US08524854B2 |
Chloro-substituted polyetherimides having improved relative thermal index
A polyetherimide having an OH content that is greater than 0 and equal or less than 100 ppm; a Relative Thermal Index that is greater than or equal to 170° C.; and a chlorine content that is greater than 0 ppm is disclosed herein. A method for preparing the polyetherimide is also disclosed. |
| US08524852B2 |
Thermoset polyurethanes based on moisture-resistance polyols for use in golf balls
Golf balls containing at least one layer made from a thermoset polyurethane or polyurethane-urea that is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with moisture-resistant polyol and a curing agent are provided. The moisture-resistant polyol may be prepared by dimerizing unsaturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid or ester containing 10 to 60 carbon atoms followed by reacting it with a monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric diol. In one preferred version, the moisture-resistant polyol is a branched polyester polyol containing 36 carbon atoms. The composition can be prepared using prepolymer or one-shot manufacturing techniques. The thermoset composition has good cross-link density. The resulting golf ball has desirable playing performance properties including high resiliency, toughness, impact durability, moisture-resistance, and soft feel. |
| US08524851B2 |
Silicon-based hardmask composition and process of producing semiconductor integrated circuit device using the same
A silicon-based hardmask composition, including an organosilane polymer represented by Formula 1: {(SiO1.5—Y—SiO1.5)x(R3SiO1.5)y(XSiO1.5)z}(OH)e(OR6)f (1). |
| US08524847B2 |
Organic insulating material, varnish for resin film using the same, resin film and semiconductor device
An organic insulating material includes a prepolymer of a cage structure compound having a polymerizable unsaturated bond-containing group and a cage structure with an adamantane structure as the minimal unit. The prepolymer has a number-average molecular weight of between 2,000 and 500,000 based on polystyrene and measured by gel permeation chromatography. The prepolymer includes unsaturated bonds produced by reaction between the polymerizable unsaturated bonds and the unreacted polymerizable unsaturated bonds. The prepolymer has a residue rate of unreacted polymerizable unsaturated bonds of between 20% and 80%. |
| US08524846B1 |
Trianionic ligand precursor compounds and uses thereof in constrained geometry catalysts
Trianionic ligand precursor compounds, catalyst systems containing the precursor compounds, and uses of the precursor compounds are described. The present invention also provides constrained geometry catalysts, methods to make the constrained geometry catalysts and methods to use the constrained geometry catalysts in various reaction systems, including polymerization, metathesis reactions, and hydroamination reactions. |
| US08524827B2 |
Method for the stabilization of polyvinylpyrrolidones
Method for stabilizing polyvinylpyrrolidones, which comprises treating the polyvinylpyrrolidones with sulfur dioxide, sulfurous acid or alkali metal sulfites and then with free-radical scavenger, and converting the solutions treated in this way into the powdered polyvinylpyrrolidones by drying. |
| US08524825B2 |
Peel-coat compositions
A composition for forming a peelable coating, the composition comprising an aqueous carrier, a water-dispersible polyvinyl butyral, and an acrylic latex compound. |
| US08524823B2 |
Rubber compositions comprising organosilicon coupling agents and inorganic fillers
Elastomeric isoprene rubber compositions contain an effective amount of a coupling agent (A) comprising an organosilicon compound with coupling agent functions for inorganic/elastomeric fillers and include (B) at least one natural or synthetic rubber elastomer, (C) an inorganic filler as reinforcement filler, (D) other conventional constituents or additives comprising vulcanization agents; the coupling agent (A) being a functionalized organosilicon compound, including the following two compounds (i) and (2i), (i) being at least one functionalized siloxane corresponding to the formula (I): [(G0)3SiO1/2]m [(G0)2SiO2/2]n [G0SiO3/2]o [SiO4/2]p [(G2)a(G1)a′(Z—CO—N═N—CO-A)SiO(3-a-a′)/2]q and (2i) being a mixture of at least one functionalized siloxane (i) with (3i) at least one functionalized organosilane also corresponding to formula (I) where m=n=o=p=0 (zero), q=1, a=0, 1, 2 or 3 and the sum a+a′=3. |
| US08524820B2 |
Golf balls containing ionomers and polyamines or tertiary polyamides
Provided herein are compositions comprising an ionomer and a polyamine or a tertiary polyamide. The polyamine and the tertiary polyamide have a molecular weight of greater than 500 Da and do not contain an ester moiety or a primary amine moiety. The polyamine comprises at least three moieties that are tertiary amines or hindered secondary amines, and the polyamide comprises tertiary amide moieties and no secondary or primary amide moieties. The compositions may optionally include a filler. Further provided are articles such as golf balls and films containing these compositions. |
| US08524815B2 |
Non halogen flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane
Flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed having a flame retardant package comprising an organo-phosphinate component, an organo-phosphate component, and a polyhydric alcohol. The flame retardant components may be present in an amount from about 5 to about 40 weight percent of the phosphinate compound; from about 5 to about 20 weight percent of the phosphate compound, and from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent of the polyhydric alcohol, based on the total weight of the TPU composition. Processes are disclosed to make the TPU compositions and to make wire and cable constructions employing the TPU compositions as the jacket of the wire and cable constructions. The TPU compositions exhibit excellent flame retardant capabilities as measured by Limited Oxygen Index testing and/or UL 94 Vertical Burn tests. |
| US08524814B2 |
Phosphonate bonding compositions
The present invention provides for compounds comprising at least one phosphonate or phosphinate moiety; and at least one moiety selected from an aromatic nitroso or an aromatic nitroso precursor and combinations thereof. Adhesive compositions comprising the compounds may find utility in bonding polymers to metal and or hydroxylated surfaces such as glass. Suitable polymers include natural and synthetic rubbers. The aromatic nitroso precursor may be a nitrosobenzene precursor such as at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime. |
| US08524813B2 |
Flame-retarded compositions of styrene-containing polymers
A flame-retarded styrene-containing polymer composition, which comprises a styrene-containing polymer, tris(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)-s-triazine, 0.5-1.7 wt % antimony trioxide, and an anti-dripping agent. The bromine content of the composition is generally in the range between 8 and 18 wt %. Additional brominated flame retarding agents may also be included in the composition. |
| US08524809B2 |
Low odor compositions and methods to attain low odor compositions
This invention provides stable aqueous compositions including stable coating compositions, and methods of their production. The stable aqueous compositions and stable aqueous coating compositions comprise i) an aqueous dispersion of one or more emulsion-polymerized addition polymer comprising polymerized units of one or more carboxylester monomer, wherein at least one carboxylester monomer is a vinyl ester monomer; ii) one or more carboxylesterase enzyme; iii) one or more mono-alcohol with a formula molecular weight of less than 76; iv) optionally, acetaldehyde; and v) optionally, one or more organic carboxylester with a normal boiling point of less than 150° C.; and wherein the aqueous composition has a headspace volatile organic compound (VOC) content, as measured by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) at 33° C., characterized by a content of less than 10 ppm of acetaldehyde, and less than 10 ppm of the one or more organic carboxylester, and more than 50 ppm of the one or more mono-alcohol. Preferably, the ester hydrolysis activity in the composition is less than 0.010 micromole/minute. |
| US08524805B2 |
Particle comprising a matrix and a radical initiator
The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyamide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers. |
| US08524804B2 |
Surface-treated fiber, resin composition, and molded article of the composition
A resin composition includes a fiber and a polyolefin resin and can provide a molded article having excellent mechanical strength such as flexural strength and impact resistance. The resin composition includes (i) a surface-treated fiber (A) which comprises 100 parts by weight of a fiber (A-I) comprising a polyalkylene terephthalate and/or a polyalkylene naphthalene dicarboxylate and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a sizing agent (A-II) adhered to the surface of the fiber (A-I), and (ii) a polyolefin resin modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or an unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative (a modified polyolefin resin (B)) as a resin component. |
| US08524799B2 |
Biofilm growth prevention
A biostatic coating comprising a coating composition which on drying produces an intrinsically hydrophobic film. The coating composition includes a biocidal complex A-B in which A is a phenolic biocide and B is selected from polyvinylpyrrolidone (“PVP”), PVP polymers, PVP copolymers and mixtures thereof. The coating composition for example is selected from acrylic and methacrylic polymer based compositions, acrylic and methacrylic copolymer based compositions, vinyl polymer based compositions, vinyl copolymer based compositions, epoxy resins, epoxy esters, and mixtures thereof. Suitable biocides for use in the invention include, but are not limited to complexes of PVP or PVP copolymer with triclosan; diclosan; dichlorophen; orthophenylphenol; orthobenzylparachlorophenol, cresols, xylols, and substituted diphenyl ethers. |
| US08524796B2 |
Active polymer compositions
The instant invention generally provides an activated polymer composition containing an active agent (i.e., a chemically- or biologically-active agent), an activated fiber comprising the activated polymer composition, an activated-fiber composite comprising the activated fiber and a fiberweb support, processes of fabricating the activated fiber and activated-fiber composition, and an article comprising the activated polymer composition. The instant invention also generally provides a highly filled polymer filler composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling (MSA) material and a mineral filler or conductive filler dispersed in the MSA material, and a process of making and article comprising the highly filled polymer filler composite. |
| US08524795B2 |
Radiation curable ink composition
A radiation curable ink composition has improved adhesion towards rigid recording media, good jetting behavior and no or minimal health and safety risks. The radiation curable ink has a viscosity of 30 mPa·s, or less, at 50° C., has at least two monofunctional monomers, the two monofunctional monomers including a first monomer selected from an N-vinyl amide and a second monofunctional monomer being isobornyl acrylate, a difunctional acrylate monomer being propoxylated (or ethoxylated) neopentyl glycol di acrylate (SR 9003), at least one multifunctional monomer selected from the group consisting of a trifunctional acrylate monomer, a tetrafunctional acrylate monomer, a pentafunctional acrylate monomer, a trifunctional epoxide monomer, a tetrafunctional epoxide monomer, a pentafunctional epoxide monomer, a trifunctional oxetane monomer, a tetrafunctional oxetane monomer, a pentafunctional oxetane monomer, a trifunctional vinylether monomer, a tetrafunctional vinylether monomer and a pentafunctional vinylether monomer, the ink further includes at least one photoinitiator and a colorant. |
| US08524790B2 |
Starch film and method for manufacturing starch foam
A biodegradable starch film is provided. The biodegradable starch film includes a starch which is cross-linked by means of a cross-linking agent. The cross-linking agent comprises glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA), or dodecyl succinic anhydride (DDSA) or combinations thereof. The cross-linking agent is 1 to 10 weight parts based on the starch of 100 weight parts. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing starch foam is also provided. |
| US08524787B2 |
Process for producing synthetic liquid hydrocarbons and reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
The disclosure relates to petrochemistry, gas chemistry, coal chemistry, particularly to a synthesis of hydrocarbons C5 and higher from CO and H2 under the Fischer-Tropsch reaction; the invention relates to a process and a system for producing synthetic liquid hydrocarbons. A process for producing synthetic liquid hydrocarbons is provided by catalytic converting syngas under the Fischer-Tropsch reaction on a fixed catalyst bed in a vertical shell and tube reactor with coolant supply into shell wherein as soon as the syngas conversion degree achieves 60-80%, a pressure gradient along the tubes is reduced below 0.1 bar/m and this value is maintained during the whole process. A reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is provided comprising tubes with catalyst in a shell, the ratio of the tube diameter at the tube outlet to the diameter at the inlet is from 1.5/1 to 2.5/1. The invention gives a possibility to achieve the optimum temperature range in the catalyst bed; it improves heat and mass-transfer and shut out an accumulation of the liquid products in the bottom of the tubes. |
| US08524786B2 |
Process for producing fine silver particle colloidal dispersion, fine silver particle colloidal dispersion, and conductive silver film
A process for producing a fine silver particle colloidal dispersion which can simply form conductive silver layers and antimicrobial coatings by screen printing or the like. The process is characterized by having a reaction step of allowing an aqueous silver nitrate solution to react with a mixed solution of an aqueous iron(II) sulfate solution and an aqueous sodium citrate solution to form an agglomerate of fine silver particles, a filtration step of filtering the resultant agglomerate of fine silver particles to obtain a cake of the agglomerate of fine silver particles, a dispersion step of adding pure water to the cake to obtain a first fine silver particle colloidal dispersion of a water system in which dispersion the fine silver particles have been dispersed in the pure water, and a concentration and washing step of concentrating and washing the first fine silver particle colloidal dispersion of a water system. |
| US08524785B2 |
Methods for using rebaudioside C as a flavor enhancer
The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin. |
| US08524784B2 |
Polymer micelles containing anthracylines for the treatment of cancer
The present invention provides micelles having an anthracycline encapsulated therein, the micelles comprising a multiblock copolymer. The invention further provides methods of preparing and using said micelles, and compositions thereof. |
| US08524782B2 |
Key intermediate for the preparation of Stilbenes, solid forms of Pterostilbene, and methods for making the same
The present invention provides a scalable process for the preparation of stilbenes by (i) condensing 3,5-dialkylbenzyl phosphonates with 4′-O-tetrahydropyranyl benzaldehyde to get 3,5-alkyl-4′-O-tetrahydropyranyl Stilbene and (ii) deprotecting the obtained 3,5-Dialkyl-4′-O-tetrahydropyranylstilbene to yield stilbenes. The present invention also provides a novel intermediate 3,5-Dialkyl-4′-O-tetrahydropyranyl stilbene, which is a key intermediate for the synthesis of stilbenes such as Pterostilbene and Resveratrol. The present invention also provides characteristics of various solid forms of Pterostilbene, methods for their preparation, as well as dosage forms containing the same for administration to or consumption by humans. |
| US08524778B2 |
Biphenyl-4-yl-sulfonic acid arylamides and their use as therapeutic agents
The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain aryl sulfonamides and related compounds (collectively referred to herein as ‘BPSAAA compounds’), as described herein, and including, for example, biphenyl-4-sulfonic acid (hydroxyalkyl-phenyl)-amides and related compounds. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, in treatment and/or prevention, for example, of inflammation and/or joint destruction and/or bone loss; of disorders mediated by excessive and/or inappropriate and/or prolonged activation of the immune system; of, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and the like; of disorders associated with bone loss, such as bone loss associated with excessive osteoclast activation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer associated bone disease, Paget's disease and the like. |
| US08524775B2 |
Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents (PSOA)
The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents. |
| US08524765B2 |
Compounds that modulate intracellular calcium
Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula (I), which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels: wherein R1, R2 and R4 are defined herein. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity. |
| US08524764B2 |
Inhibitors of Flaviviridae viruses
Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections. |
| US08524761B2 |
Phenoxy-pyrrolidine derivative and its use and compositions
The present invention is directed to the compound 2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy)-1-(3-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethanone, its use as an inhibitor of stearoyl CoA desaturase and to pharmaceutical compositions containing this compound. |
| US08524759B2 |
Phenylbutazone carrier formulation showing increased bioactivity in animals
An improved phenylbutazone carrier composition provides increased palatability to horses. Additionally, the composition improves the bioavailability of the phenylbutazone and thus increases the horse's blood plasma levels of the medicine for the same effective dosage of the medicine. |
| US08524755B2 |
Specific diarylhydantoin and diarylthiohydantoin compounds
Compositions, such as pharmaceutical compositions, comprising specific diarylhydantoin and diarylthiohydantoin compounds, or salts or solvates thereof, are provided. Isolated and purified forms of the compounds are also described, as are unit dosage forms, compositions of substantially pure compound and kits comprising the compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof may find use in the prevention and/or treatment of a variety of conditions, including prostate cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and others. |
| US08524754B2 |
Polymorphic, crystalline and mesophase forms of sodium 2-(5-bromo-4-(4-cyclopropylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio) acetate, and uses thereof
Crystalline polymorphs and solid mesophase forms of sodium 2-(5-bromo-4-(4-cyclopropylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio)acetate are described. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of such compositions for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions are provided. |
| US08524750B2 |
(Pyrazol-3-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine and (pyrazol-3-yl)-1,3,4-thiazol-2-amine compounds
A compound of Formula (I) wherein: either X is N and Y is CR5 or X is C and Y is S; Z is selected from N and CH; R1 is selected from H and Me; R2 is selected from H, OH, OMe and Me; each R3 is independently selected from C1-3alkyl, F, Cl, Br, CF3 and NH2; R4 is selected from Me, CF3, NO2 and CHF2; R5 is selected from H, Me and CHF2; R6 is selected from H and Me; and p is 0-3, compositions containing them, their use in therapy, for example in the treatment of tuberculosis, and methods for the preparation of such compounds, are provided. |
| US08524741B2 |
Compositions and methods relating to solenopsins and their uses in treating neurological disorders and enhancing cognitive and physical performance
Provided herein are piperidine alkaloids and uses thereof in neurological disorders and physical enhancement applications. |
| US08524735B2 |
Aerosolized fluoroquinolones and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described. |
| US08524734B2 |
Aerosolized fluoroquinolones and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described. |
| US08524730B2 |
Spirochromanone carboxylic acids
The invention relates to a compound of a general formula (I): wherein A represents a linking group; Ar1 represents a group formed from an aromatic ring; R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxy group, a halo-C1-C6 alkoxy group, a cyclo-C3-C6 alkyloxy group, a C2-C7 alkanoyl group, a halo-C2-C7 alkanoyl group, a C2-C7 alkoxycarbonyl group, a halo-C2-C7 alkoxycarbonyl group, a cyclo-C3-C6 alkyloxycarbonyl group, an aralkyloxycarbonyl group, a carbamoyl-C1-C6 alkoxy group, a carboxy-C2-C6 alkenyl group, or a group of -Q1-N(Ra)-Q2-Rb; a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having substituent(s); an aryl or heterocyclic group optionally having substituent(s); or a C1-C6 alkyl group or a C2-C6 alkenyl group having the aryl or heterocyclic group; T and U each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a methine group; and V represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or an imino group. The compound of the invention is useful as therapeutical agents for various ACC-related diseases. |
| US08524726B2 |
Amido derivatives and their use as positive allosteric modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors
The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, Am and Bn are defined as in Formula (I); invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors—subtype 4 (“mGluR4”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR4 receptors. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR4 is involved. |
| US08524720B2 |
Substituted N-(pyrazol-5-yl)-pyrrolo[3,2-D]pyrimidin-4-amine useful as protein kinase inhibitors
This invention describes novel pyrazole compounds of formula IV: wherein Ring D is a 5-7 membered monocyclic ring or 8-10 membered bicyclic ring selected from aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl; Rx and Ry are independently selected from T-R3, or taken together with their intervening atoms to form a fused, unsaturated or partially unsaturated, 5-8 membered ring having 1-3 ring heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen; and R2, R2′, T, and R3 are as described in the specification. The compounds are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of aurora-2 and GSK-3, for treating diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. |
| US08524717B2 |
Oxidase inhibitors and their use
The invention relates to phenylcyclopropylamine acetamide derivatives and their use in treating diseases. |
| US08524714B2 |
7-phenylalkyl substituted 2-quinolinones and 2-quinoxalinones as poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), their use as PARP inhibitors as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds of formula (I) wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and X have defined meanings. |
| US08524708B2 |
Oxadiazoanthracene compounds for the treatment of diabetes
The present invention provides methods of use of oxadiazoanthracene derivatives of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as herein described, and wherein said methods of use include uses for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders and diseases, such as diabetes. |
| US08524706B2 |
1,4-diazabicyclo[3.2.2]nonanecarboxamide derivatives, preparation and therapeutic use thereof
The present invention discloses and claims compounds of general formula in which X, R1, P, Q, R and W are as described herein. The compounds of the invention are useful in a variety of therapeutic applications. |
| US08524704B2 |
Azepinoindole derivatives as pharmaceutical agents
Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the activity of receptors are provided. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided for modulating the activity of receptors and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder directly or indirectly related to the activity of the receptors. |
| US08524703B2 |
Bridgehead amine ring-fused indoles and indolines
The present application relates to indole and indoline derivatives of formula (I), formula (II), formula (III), or formula (IV) wherein a, R2, R3, h, k, m, n, L, Q, X, and Z are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions. |
| US08524699B2 |
Substituted dihydropyrazolones and use thereof as HIF-prolyl-4-hydroxylase inhibitors
The present application relates to novel substituted dihydropyrazolone derivatives, processes for their preparation, their use for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and their use for the preparation of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular cardiovascular and hematological diseases and kidney diseases, and for promoting wound healing. |
| US08524691B2 |
Phosphonated rifamycins and uses thereof for the prevention and treatment of bone and joint infections
The present invention relates to phosphonated Rifamycins, and methods of making and using such compounds. These compounds are useful as antibiotics for prophylaxis and/or the treatment of bone and joint infections, especially for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of osteomyelitis. |
| US08524688B2 |
Use of sulfated glycosaminoglycans for establishing effective labor in women
A method of treating protracted labor in a pregnant woman comprises administering to a pregnant woman an effective amount of a depolymerized low molecular weight heparin treated with periodate to eradicate antithrombin III binding affinities, thereby exhibiting an anticoagulant activity of 10 BP units/mg or less and an average molecular weight not higher than 10000 Da to prime or curatively treat the cervix and myometrium and for treatment of slow progress of labor. A method for prophylactic priming or curative treatment of the cervix and the myometrium for establishing effective labor in a pregnant woman comprises administering to a pregnant woman an effective amount of a depolymerized low molecular weight heparin as described to prophylactically prime or curatively treat the cervix and myometrium and for establishing effective labor in the pregnant woman. |
| US08524677B2 |
DNA vaccine as immunoprophylaxis against Kala-azar
A highly conserved membrane protein present in all species of Leishmania can be used as a vaccine antigen for genetic immunization against visceral leishmananiasis. |
| US08524676B2 |
Method for treating enterovirus or rhinovirus infection using antisense antiviral compounds
The invention provides antisense antiviral compounds and methods of their use and production in inhibition of growth of viruses of the Picornaviridae family and in the treatment of a viral infection. The compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of Enterovirus and/or Rhinovirus infection in a mammal. The antisense antiviral compounds are substantially uncharged, morpholino oligonucleotides have a sequence of 12-40 subunits, including at least 12 subunits having a targeting sequence that is complementary to a region associated with viral RNA sequences within a 32 nucleotide region of the viral 5′ untranslated region identified by SEQ ID NO:7. |
| US08524666B2 |
Methods of using vimentin to inhibit angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation
The invention relates to a method of treatment for states related to inhibition of angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation comprising administering an effective amount of vimentin or its derivatives or its fragments, to a subject in need thereof. Further, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a medicament comprising vimentin, as well as the use of vimentin in the manufacture of a medicament. Hereby, angiogenesis and endothelial cell proliferation can be controlled, and therapeutic treatment for related states is provided. |
| US08524665B2 |
Use of secretin in treatments of disorders associated with the amygdala
In general, the present invention provides methods for treating disorders associated with the amygdala. The methods of treatment are based on the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of secretin to an individual suffering from a disorder associated with the amygdala, e.g., bipolar disorder or a substance use disorder. |
| US08524661B2 |
Inhibiting serum response factor (SRF) to improve glycemic control
Described are methods of improving glycemic control/improving insulin sensitivity by administering an inhibitor of serum response factor (SRF) activity, and methods of identifying new compounds for use in the described methods of treatment. |
| US08524656B2 |
GM-CSF and truncated CCL2 conjugates and methods and uses thereof
A conjugate protein comprising a GM-CSF or a fragment thereof and a truncated CCL2 is described. The conjugate protein has unexpected immune suppressive, anti-obesity and tumoricidal properties and is useful in a variety of therapeutic applications. |
| US08524655B2 |
Use of SCF and G-CSF in the treatment of cerebral ischemia and neurological disorders
The present invention relates to the use of stem cell factor (SCF) polypeptide, alone and in combination with granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) polypeptide, in the prevention or treatment of injury to the brain after cerebral ischemia or neurological disorder. More particularly, the invention provides methods of improving neurological function and outcome after stroke by the administration of SCF polypeptide, alone and in combination with G-CSF polypeptide. This treatment can be used alone or in combination with other well-known methods of treatment of cerebral ischemia and neurological disorders in a mammal. |
| US08524653B2 |
Peptidomimetic macrocycles
Biologically active crosslinked polypeptides with improved properties relative to their corresponding precursor polypeptides, having good cell penetration properties and reduced binding to human proteins, and methods of identifying and making such improved polypeptides are described. |
| US08524636B2 |
Synergistic combination of a glyphosate compound and IPBC
A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing a glyphosate compound and 3-iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition. Also provided is a method of making zinc glyphosate. |
| US08524630B2 |
Mesoporous aluminas stabilized with rare earth and phosphorous
A mesoporous oxide composition includes, other than oxygen, a major amount of aluminum and lesser amounts of phosphorus and at least one rare earth element. The compositions have high surface area and excellent thermal and hydrothermal stability, with a relatively narrow pore size distribution in the mesoporous range. These compositions may be prepared by a hydrothermal co-precipitation method using an organic templating agent. These mesoporous oxide compositions may be used as catalysts or as supports for catalysts, for example, in a fluid catalytic cracking process. |
| US08524629B2 |
Catalysts
Presented are one or more aspects and/or one or more embodiments of catalysts, methods of preparation of catalyst, methods of deoxygenation, and methods of fuel production. |
| US08524628B2 |
Phosphorus-containing catalyst composition and hydroformylation process using the same
Provided are a catalyst composition comprising a bidentate ligand, a monodentate ligand, and a transition metal catalyst and a process of hydroformylation of olefin compounds, comprising reacting the olefin compound with a gas mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide while being stirred at elevated pressures and temperatures in the presence of the catalyst composition to produce an aldehyde. The catalytic composition demonstrates the high catalytic activity and option control of selectivity to normal aldehyde or iso aldehyde (N/I selectivity) to a desired value. |
| US08524620B2 |
Environmentally stable hybrid fabric system for exterior protection of an aircraft
A method of forming an exterior surface protective structure (12) for an aircraft (10) includes uniting a loaded surfacer (52) having a carrier (51) to a hybrid prepreg substrate (32). The prepreg substrate (32) includes a carbon fabric (44) with an integral conductive component (48) having conductivity with in a metal conductivity range and is united to a base substrate (30). The loaded surfacer (52) and the prepreg substrate (32) are cured, which includes interfacially adhering matter between the loaded surfacer (52) and the prepreg substrate (32). A protective fabric system (12) for an exterior (14) of an aircraft (10) includes the base substrate (30). The hybrid prepreg substrate (32) is coupled to the base substrate (30). The loaded surfacer (52) with the carrier (51) is interfacially adhered to the prepreg substrate (32). |
| US08524619B2 |
Method for fabricating semiconductor device including performing oxygen plasma treatment
A method for fabricating a semiconductor device including performing oxygen plasma treatment to a surface of a nitride semiconductor layer, a power density of the oxygen plasma treatment being 0.2 to 0.3 W/cm2. |
| US08524618B2 |
Hafnium tantalum oxide dielectrics
A dielectric layer containing a hafnium tantalum oxide film and a method of fabricating such a dielectric layer produce a dielectric layer for use in a variety of electronic devices. Embodiments include structures for capacitors, transistors, memory devices, and electronic systems with dielectric layers containing a hafnium tantalum oxide film structured as one or more monolayers. |
| US08524615B2 |
Method of forming hardened porous dielectric layer and method of fabricating semiconductor device having hardened porous dielectric layer
Example embodiments relate to a method of forming a hardened porous dielectric layer. The method may include forming a dielectric layer containing porogens on a substrate, transforming the dielectric layer into a porous dielectric layer using a first UV curing process to remove the porogens from the dielectric layer, and transforming the porous dielectric layer into a crosslinked porous dielectric layer using a second UV curing process to generate crosslinks in the porous dielectric layer. |
| US08524613B1 |
Densely-packed films of lanthanide oxide nanoparticles via electrophoretic deposition
A method of forming a film of lanthanide oxide nanoparticles. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing a first substrate with a conducting surface and a second substrate that is positioned apart from the first substrate, (b) applying a voltage between the first substrate and the second substrate, (c) immersing the first and the second substrates in a solution that comprises a plurality of lanthanide oxide nanoparticles suspended in a non-polar solvent or apolar solvent for a first duration of time effective to form a film of lanthanide oxide nanoparticles on the conducting surface of the first substrate, and (d) after the immersing step, removing the first substrate from the solution and exposing the first substrate to air while maintaining the applied voltage for a second duration of time to dry the film of lanthanide oxide nanoparticles formed on the conducting surface of the first substrate. |
| US08524612B2 |
Plasma-activated deposition of conformal films
Embodiments related to depositing thin conformal films using plasma-activated conformal film deposition (CFD) processes are described herein. In one example, a method of processing a substrate includes, applying photoresist to the substrate, exposing the photoresist to light via a stepper, patterning the resist with a pattern and transferring the pattern to the substrate, selectively removing photoresist from the substrate, placing the substrate into a process station, and, in the process station, in a first phase, generating radicals off of the substrate and adsorbing the radicals to the substrate to form active species, in a first purge phase, purging the process station, in a second phase, supplying a reactive plasma to the surface, the reactive plasma configured to react with the active species and generate the film, and in a second purge phase, purging the process station. |
| US08524611B2 |
Method and apparatus for inline deposition of materials on a non-planar surface
In manufacturing a semiconductor device, a first chamber is provided. An opening couples the first chamber to a first environment through which at least one substrate can pass. A first seal environmentally isolates the first chamber from the first environment. A process chamber is coupled to the first chamber. Another seal environmental isolates the first and the process chambers. The substrate is placed within the first chamber, and the first chamber and the outside environment are isolated. The second opening is opened, and the substrate moves into the semiconductor process chamber. The first chamber is again environmentally isolated from the second volume. A semiconductor processing step is performed on the substrate within the processing chamber. While the substrate is processed, the substrate is rotated and translated through the processing chamber. |
| US08524605B1 |
Fabrication and mask design methods using spatial frequency sextupling technique
Self-aligned sextuple patterning (SASP) processes and mask design methods for the semiconductor manufacturing are invented. The inventions pertain to methods of forming one and/or two dimensional features on a substrate having the feature density increased to six times of what is possible using the standard optical lithographic technique; and methods to release the overlay requirement when patterning the critical layers of semiconductor devices. Our inventions provide production-worthy methods for the semiconductor industry to continue device scaling beyond 15 nm (half pitch). |
| US08524604B2 |
Method for forming fine pattern of semiconductor device
A method for forming fine pattern includes sequentially forming a first thin film and a second thin film over a target layer for patterning, forming a partition over the second thin film, removing the partition after forming spacers on sidewalls of the partition, forming first pattern of the second thin film by etching the second thin film of a first region and the second thin film of a second region while exposing the spacers, forming second pattern of the second thin film by using the spacers as masks and etching the first pattern of the second thin film in the first region, forming first thin film pattern by using the first and second patterns of the second thin film as masks in the first and second regions and etching the first thin film, and etching the pattern target layer. |
| US08524599B2 |
Methods of forming at least one conductive element and methods of forming a semiconductor structure
Methods of forming conductive elements, such as interconnects and electrodes, for semiconductor structures and memory cells. The methods include forming a first conductive material and a second conductive material comprising silver in a portion of at least one opening and performing a polishing process to fill the at least one opening with at least one of the first and second conductive materials. An annealing process may be performed to form a mixture or an alloy of the silver and the first conductive material. The methods enable formation of silver containing conductive elements having reduced dimensions (e.g., less than about 20 nm). The resulting conductive elements have a desirable resistivity. The methods may be used, for example, to form interconnects for electrically connecting active devices and to form electrodes for memory cells. A semiconductor structure and a memory cell including such a conductive structure are also disclosed. |
| US08524597B2 |
Methods for forming planarized hermetic barrier layers and structures formed thereby
Methods and associated structures of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Those methods may comprise forming a conductive material in an interconnect opening within an interlayer dielectric material that is disposed on a substrate, forming a low density dielectric material on a surface of the dielectric layer and on a surface of the conductive material, and forming a high density dielectric barrier layer on the low density dielectric layer. |
| US08524594B2 |
Solid-state imaging device, method for manufacturing the same, and electronic apparatus
A method for manufacturing a solid-state imaging device includes: forming pixels that receive incident light in a pixel array area of a substrate; forming pad electrodes in a peripheral area located around the pixel array area of the substrate; forming a carbon-based inorganic film on an upper surface of each of the pad electrodes including a connection surface electrically connected to an external component; forming a coated film that covers upper surfaces of the carbon-based inorganic films; and forming an opening above the connection surface of each of the pad electrodes to expose the connection surface. |
| US08524593B2 |
Arrangement for solder bump formation on wafers
An apparatus and a process for the manufacture of a solder-bump adhered wafer substrate for use in the semiconductor industry, comprising one or more of the following steps including: arranging a first compressive member and a second compressive member in an opposed, compressibly displaceable, spaced-apart relationship, with a pattern plate disposed therebetween with the pattern plate having a plurality of aligned through-holes arranged thereon; filling the through-holes with a molten solder; compressing the solder and the pattern plate between the first and second opposed compressive members to compact the solder therein and cleans the pattern plate of excess solder; chilling the pattern plate to solidify the molten solder in the through-holes; and removing the pattern plate from the spaced-apart compressive members to produce a wafer with solder bumps thereon. |
| US08524588B2 |
Method of forming a single metal that performs N work function and P work function in a high-k/metal gate process
The present disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device. The method includes forming a gate dielectric over a semiconductor substrate, forming a capping layer over or under the gate dielectric, forming a metal layer over the capping layer, the metal layer having a first work function, treating a portion of the metal layer such that a work function of the portion of the metal layer changes from the first work function to a second work function, and forming a first metal gate from the untreated portion of the metal layer having the first work function and forming a second metal gate from the treated portion of the metal layer having the second work function. |
| US08524585B2 |
Method of manufacturing semiconductor device
A method of manufacturing a MOSFET includes the steps of preparing a substrate with an epitaxial growth layer made of silicon carbide, performing ion implantation into the substrate with the epitaxial growth layer, forming a protective film made of silicon dioxide on the substrate with the epitaxial growth layer into which the ion implantation was performed, and heating the substrate with the epitaxial growth layer on which the protective film was formed to a temperature range of 1600° C. or more in an atmosphere containing gas including an oxygen atom. |
| US08524582B2 |
Silicon-germanium hydrides and methods for making and using same
The present invention provides novel silicon-germanium hydride compounds, methods for their synthesis, methods for their deposition, and semiconductor structures made using the novel compounds. |
| US08524581B2 |
GaN epitaxy with migration enhancement and surface energy modification
Methods and apparatus for depositing thin films incorporating the use of a surfactant are described. Methods and apparatuses include a deposition process and system comprising multiple isolated processing regions which enables rapid repetition of sub-monolayer deposition of thin films. The use of surfactants allows the deposition of high quality epitaxial films at lower temperatures having low values of surface roughness. The deposition of Group III-V thin films such as GaN is used as an example. |
| US08524573B2 |
Method for separating a semiconductor layer from a substrate by irradiating with laser pulses
A method for producing a semiconductor component, in which a semiconductor layer is separated from a substrate by irradiation with laser pulses, the pulse duration of the laser pulses being less than or equal to 10 ns. The laser pulses have a spatial beam profile with a flank slope is chosen to be gentle enough to prevent cracks in the semiconductor layer that arise as a result of thermally induced lateral stresses during the separation of semiconductor layer and substrate. |
| US08524572B2 |
Methods of processing units comprising crystalline materials, and methods of forming semiconductor-on-insulator constructions
Some embodiments include methods of processing a unit containing crystalline material. A damage region may be formed within the crystalline material, and a portion of the unit may be above the damage region. A chuck may be used to bend the unit and thereby induce cleavage along the damage region to form a structure from the portion of the unit above the damage region. Some embodiments include methods of forming semiconductor-on-insulator constructions. A unit may be formed to have dielectric material over monocrystalline semiconductor material. A damage region may be formed within the monocrystalline semiconductor material, and a portion of the monocrystalline semiconductor material may be between the damage region and the dielectric material. The unit may be incorporated into an assembly with a handle component, and a chuck may be used to contort the assembly and thereby induce cleavage along the damage region. |
| US08524568B2 |
Semiconductor device having capacitor capable of reducing additional processes and its manufacture method
A first capacitor recess and a wiring trench are formed through an interlayer insulating film. A lower electrode fills the first capacitor recess, and a first wiring fills the wiring trench. An etching stopper film and a via layer insulating film are disposed over the interlayer insulating film. A first via hole extends through the via layer insulating film and etching stopper film and reaches the first wiring, and a first plug fills the first via hole. A second capacitor recess is formed through the via layer insulating film, the second capacitor recess at least partially overlapping the lower electrode, as viewed in plan. The upper electrode covers the bottom and side surfaces of the second capacitor recess. A capacitor is constituted of the upper electrode, etching stopper film and lower electrode. A second wring connected to the first plug is formed over the via layer insulating film. |
| US08524567B2 |
Semiconductor fuse with enhanced post-programming resistance
Post programming resistance of a semiconductor fuse is enhanced by using an implantation to form an amorphous silicon layer and to break up an underlying high-κ/metal gate. Embodiments include forming a shallow trench isolation (STI) region in a silicon substrate, forming a high-κ dielectric layer on the STI region, forming a metal gate on the high-κ dielectric layer, forming a polysilicon layer over the metal gate, performing an implantation to convert the polysilicon layer into an amorphous silicon layer, wherein the implantation breaks up the metal gate, and forming a silicide on the amorphous silicon layer. By breaking up the metal gate, electrical connection of the fuse contacts through the metal gate is eliminated. |
| US08524566B2 |
Methods for the fabrication of integrated circuits including back-etching of raised conductive structures
Embodiments of a method for fabricating an integrated circuit are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes producing a partially-completed semiconductor device including a substrate, source/drain (S/D) regions, a channel region between the S/D regions, and a gate stack over the channel region. At least one raised electrically-conductive structure is formed over at least one of the S/D regions and separated from the gate stack by a lateral gap. The raised electrically-conductive structure is then back-etched to increase the width of the lateral gap and reduce the parasitic fringing capacitance between the raised electrically-conductive structure and the gate stack during operation of the completed semiconductor device. |
| US08524565B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for forming the same
A method for forming a semiconductor device is provided, wherein a step of forming an S/D region comprises: determining an interface region comprising an active region of a partial width abutting an isolation region, and forming an auxiliary layer covering the interface region; removing a semiconductor substrate of a partial thickness in the active region using the auxiliary layer, a gate stack structure and the isolation region as a mask, so as to form a groove; and growing a semiconductor material in the groove for filling into the groove. A semiconductor device having a material of the semiconductor substrate sandwiched between an S/D region and an isolation region is further provided. The present invention is beneficial to reduce current leakage. |
| US08524561B2 |
Methods of forming a plurality of transistor gates, and methods of forming a plurality of transistor gates having at least two different work functions
A method of forming a plurality of transistor gates having at least two different work functions includes forming first and second transistor gates over a substrate having different widths, with the first width being narrower than the second width. A material is deposited over the substrate including over the first and second gates. Within an etch chamber, the material is etched from over both the first and second gates to expose conductive material of the first gate and to reduce thickness of the material received over the second gate yet leave the second gate covered by the material. In situ within the etch chamber after the etching, the substrate is subjected to a plasma comprising a metal at a substrate temperature of at least 300° C. to diffuse said metal into the first gate to modify work function of the first gate as compared to work function of the second gate. |
| US08524556B1 |
Resistor and manufacturing method thereof
A method of manufacturing a resistor integrated with a transistor having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a transistor region and a resistor region defined thereon, a transistor is positioned in the transistor region and a resistor is positioned in the resistor region; forming a dielectric layer exposing tops of the transistor and the resistor on the substrate; performing a first etching process to remove portions of the resistor to form two first trenches respectively at two opposite ends of the resistor; forming a patterned protecting layer in the resistor region; performing a second etching process to remove a dummy gate of the transistor to form a second trench in the transistor region; and forming a metal layer filling the first trenches and the second trench. |
| US08524552B2 |
Normally-off power JFET and manufacturing method thereof
In general, in a semiconductor active element such as a normally-off JFET based on SiC in which an impurity diffusion speed is significantly lower than in silicon, gate regions are formed through ion implantation into the side walls of trenches formed in source regions. However, to ensure the performance of the JFET, it is necessary to control the area between the gate regions thereof with high precision. Besides, there is such a problem that, since a heavily doped PN junction is formed by forming the gate regions in the source regions, an increase in junction current cannot be avoided. The present invention provides a normally-off power JFET and a manufacturing method thereof and forms the gate regions according to a multi-epitaxial method which repeats a process including epitaxial growth, ion implantation, and activation annealing a plurality of times. |
| US08524551B2 |
Method of manufacturing heterojunction bipolar transistor and heterojunction bipolar transistor
A method of forming a heterojunction bipolar transistor by depositing a first stack comprising an polysilicon layer and a sacrificial layer on a mono-crystalline silicon substrate surface; patterning that stack to form a trench extending to the substrate; depositing a silicon layer over the resultant structure; depositing a silicon-germanium-carbon layer over the resultant structure; selectively removing the silicon-germanium-carbon layer from the sidewalls of the trench; depositing a boron-doped silicon-germanium-carbon layer over the resultant structure; depositing a further silicon-germanium-carbon layer over the resultant structure; depositing a boron-doped further silicon layer over the resultant structure; forming dielectric spacers on the trench sidewalls; filling the trench with emitter material; exposing polysilicon regions outside the trench side walls by selectively removing the sacrificial layer; implanting boron impurities into the exposed polysilicon regions to define base implants; and exposing the resultant structure to a thermal budget for annealing the boron impurities. |
| US08524550B2 |
Method of manufacturing semiconductor device and semiconductor device
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, in which a second semiconductor layer of AlxGa1-x-yInyN (wherein x, y, and x+y satisfy x>0, y≧0, and x+y≦1, respectively) on a first semiconductor layer of GaN by hetero-epitaxial growth using a MOCVD method, the method including the steps of: (a) supplying N source gas and Ga source gas to form the first semiconductor layer; (b) supplying the N source gas without supplying the Ga source gas and Al source gas, after step (a); (c) supplying the N source gas and the Al source gas without supplying the Ga source gas, after step (b); and (d) supplying the N source gas, the Ga source gas and the Al source gas to form the second semiconductor layer, after step (c). |
| US08524548B2 |
DMOS Transistor with a cavity that lies below the drift region
A lateral DMOS transistor formed on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure has a higher breakdown voltage that results from a cavity that is formed in the bulk region of the SOI structure. The cavity exposes a portion of the bottom surface of the insulator layer of the SOI structure that lies directly vertically below the drift region of the DMOS transistor. |
| US08524547B2 |
Fin-type field effect transistor
Disclosed herein are improved fin-type field effect transistor (FinFET) structures and the associated methods of manufacturing the structures. In one embodiment FinFET drive current is optimized by configuring the FinFET asymmetrically to decrease fin resistance between the gate and the source region and to decrease capacitance between the gate and the drain region. In another embodiment device destruction at high voltages is prevented by ballasting the FinFET. Specifically, resistance is optimized in the fin between the gate and both the source and drain regions (e.g., by increasing fin length, by blocking source/drain implant from the fin, and by blocking silicide formation on the top surface of the fin) so that the FinFET is operable at a predetermined maximum voltage. |
| US08524541B2 |
Processes for manufacturing an LED package with top and bottom electrodes
An LED package with an extended top electrode and an extended bottom electrode is made from a single metal sheet, one manufacturing process embodiment includes: preparing a piece of single metal sheet, forming a first metal and a coplanar second metal, mounting an LED on an inner end of the first metal, wire-bonding top electrode to an inner end of the second metal, encapsulating at least the LED and the bonding wire with a protection glue, bending an outer end of the first metal upward twice 90 degrees to form a top flat as an extended top electrode of the package, and bending an outer end of the second metal downward twice 90 degrees to form a bottom flat as an extended bottom electrode of the package. |
| US08524537B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of forming protective coating material over semiconductor wafer to reduce lamination tape residue
A semiconductor device has a build-up interconnect structure formed over an active surface of a semiconductor wafer containing a plurality of semiconductor die separated by a saw street. An insulating layer is formed over the interconnect structure. Bumps are formed over the interconnect structure. A protective coating material is deposited over the insulating layer and saw street. A lamination tape is applied over the coating material. A portion of a back surface of the semiconductor wafer is removed. A mounting tape is applied over the back surface. The lamination tape is removed while leaving the coating material over the insulating layer and saw street. A first channel is formed through the saw street extending partially through the semiconductor wafer. The coating material is removed after forming the first channel. A second channel is formed through the saw street and the mounting tape is removed to singulate the semiconductor wafer. |
| US08524536B2 |
Optical film cutting method and apparatus using the same
Nip rollers 11 and 12 each including a pair of upper and lower rollers are disposed on an upstream side and a downstream side with a portion to be cut of an optical film F located therebetween. In the nip roller 12, a center axis C of the upper roller 12b is displaced relative to a center axis L of the drive roller 12a in a direction away from the portion to be cut. Upon cutting of the polarizing film F, the upper rollers 11b and 12b are simultaneously moved downward, so that a timing at which the downstream nip roller 12 nips the polarizing film F is delayed. Further, the nip roller 12 pulls the polarizing film F in the direction away from the portion to be cut, so that tension is applied to the polarizing film F. In this state, the polarizing film F is cut by a laser device 10. |
| US08524534B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
Of three chips (2A), (2B), and (2C) mounted on a main surface of a package substrate (1) in a multi-chip module (MCM), a chip (2A) with a DRAM formed thereon and a chip (2B) with a flash memory formed thereon are electrically connected to wiring lines (5) of the package substrate (1) through Au bumps (4), and a gap formed between main surfaces (lower surfaces) of the chips (2A), (2B) and a main surface of the package substrate (1) is filled with an under-fill resin (6). A chip (2C) with a high-speed microprocessor formed thereon is mounted over the two chips (2A) and (2B) and is electrically connected to bonding pads (9) of the package substrate (1) through Au wires (8). |
| US08524532B1 |
Integrated circuit package including an embedded power stage wherein a first field effect transistor (FET) and a second FET are electrically coupled therein
One aspect of the invention pertains to an integrated circuit package with an embedded power stage. The integrated circuit package includes a first field effect transistor (FET) and a second FET that are electrically coupled with one another. The FETs are embedded in a dielectric substrate that is formed from multiple dielectric layers. The dielectric layers are laminated together with one or more foil layers that help form an electrical interconnect for the package. Various embodiments relate to method of forming the above package. |
| US08524525B2 |
Joined nanostructures and methods therefor
Nanostructures are joined using one or more of a variety of materials and approaches. As consistent with various example embodiments, two or more nanostructures are joined at a junction between the nanostructures. The nanostructures may touch or be nearly touching at the junction, and a joining material is deposited and nucleates at the junction to couple the nanostructures together. In various applications, the nucleated joining material facilitates conductivity (thermal and/or electric) between the nanostructures. In some embodiments, the joining material further enhances conductivity of the nanostructures themselves, such as by growing along the nanostructures and/or doping the nanostructures. |
| US08524523B2 |
Square pillar-shaped switching element for memory device and method of manufacturing the same
A switching element for a memory device includes a base layer including a plurality of line-type trenches. First insulation patterns are formed on the base layer excluding the trenches. First diode portions are formed on the bottoms of the trenches in the form of a thin film. Second insulation patterns are formed on the first diode portions and are spaced apart from each other to form holes in the trenches having the first diode portions provided therein. Square pillar-shaped second diode portions are formed in the holes over the first diode portions. |
| US08524522B2 |
Microelectronic device, in particular back side illuminated image sensor, and production process
A process for producing a microelectronic device includes producing a first semiconductor substrate which includes a first layer and a second layer present between a first side and a second side of the substrate. First electronic components and an interconnecting part are produced on and above the second side. The substrate is then thinned by a first selective etch applied from the first side and stopping on the first layer followed by a second selective etch stopping on the second layer. A second substrate is attached over the interconnecting part. The electronic components may comprise optoelectronic devices which are illuminated through the second layer. |
| US08524518B2 |
Epitaxial formation support structures and associated methods
Epitaxial formation support structures and associated methods of manufacturing epitaxial formation support structures and solid state lighting devices are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a method of manufacturing an epitaxial formation support substrate can include forming an uncured support substrate that has a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and coefficient of thermal expansion substantially similar to N-type gallium nitride. The method can further include positioning the first side of the uncured support substrate on a first surface of a first reference plate and positioning a second surface of a second reference plate on the second side to form a stack. The first and second surfaces can include uniformly flat portions. The method can also include firing the stack to sinter the uncured support substrate. At least side of the support substrate can form a planar surface that is substantially uniformly flat. |
| US08524515B2 |
Semiconductor light emitting diodes including multiple bond pads on a single semiconductor die
A light emitting device includes a single semiconductor die light emitting diode and at least five bond pads on the single semiconductor die. The bond pads may be in the four corners and at least one midpoint of the single semiconductor die. A wavelength conversion layer may be provided and bond pad extensions may extend through the wavelength conversion layer. Multiple wire bond connections may also be provided. |
| US08524508B2 |
Methods of treating neuromyelitis optica (NMO)
The present invention provides for methods and materials for diagnosing and treating neuromyelitis optica (NMO). |
| US08524507B2 |
Method for detecting a target molecule in a biological sample
A method is provided for detecting a target molecule in a biological sample. One step of the method includes immobilizing the biological sample on a membrane. Next, the membrane-bound biological sample is contacted with at least one detection moiety. The membrane-bound biological sample is then separately mated with a substrate and the target molecule detected. At least one step of the method is performed under positive pressure or a vacuum. |
| US08524506B2 |
Methods for sampling a liquid flow
Methods for sampling a liquid flow are provided. The method includes supplying a continuous liquid flow from a continuous flow fluid input source to a surface along a first flow path. The method additionally includes sampling the continuous liquid flow by performing an electric field-based technique to split off a sample droplet from a portion of the liquid flow, whereby the sample droplet is distinct from the liquid flow and controllable independently of the liquid flow, wherein the electric field-based technique is performed by providing a set of electrodes on the surface and selectively biasing the set of electrodes, whereby the sample droplet is formed on one of the set of electrodes. |
| US08524503B2 |
Detection using a dye and a dye modifier
The present invention relates to dyes in general. The present invention provides a wide range of dyes and kits containing the same, which are applicable for labeling a variety of biomolecules such as nucleic acids, cells and microorganisms. The present invention also provides various methods of using the dyes for research and development, forensic identification, environmental studies, diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of disease conditions. |
| US08524500B2 |
Methods and compositions for targeted cleavage and recombination
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for targeted cleavage of a genomic sequence, targeted alteration of a genomic sequence, and targeted recombination between a genomic region and an exogenous polynucleotide homologous to the genomic region. The compositions include fusion proteins comprising a cleavage domain (or cleavage half-domain) and an engineered zinc finger domain and polynucleotides encoding same. Methods for targeted cleavage include introduction of such fusion proteins, or polynucleotides encoding same, into a cell. Methods for targeted recombination additionally include introduction of an exogenous polynucleotide homologous to a genomic region into cells comprising the disclosed fusion proteins. |
| US08524495B2 |
Methods for inducing the differentiation of blood monocytes into functional dendritic cells
Methods are provided for treating blood monocytes to produce functional antigen presenting dendritic cells. An extracorporeal quantity of a subject's blood is treated to separate the blood into a plasma component containing proteins, a platelet component and a buffy coat component. A plastic treatment device is provided having plastic channels that allow transmittance of light to the interior of the plastic device and a light source that produces light of a wave length selected to activate the photoactivatable agent. The plasma component containing proteins is first pumped through the plastic treatment device, followed by the platelet component and finally the buffy coat component. The resulting treated cells may be incubated or reinfused directly to the subject. |
| US08524487B2 |
One-transistor pixel array with cascoded column circuit
To reduce the pixel size to the smallest dimensions and simplest form of operation, a pixel may be formed by using only one ion sensitive field-effect transistor (ISFET). This one-transistor, or 1T, pixel can provide gain by converting the drain current to voltage in the column. Configurable pixels can be created to allow both common source read out as well as source follower read out. A plurality of the 1T pixels may form an array, having a number of rows and a number of columns and a column readout circuit in each column. A cascoded device enabled during readout may be used to provide increased programmable gain. |
| US08524484B2 |
Immunogenic minicells and methods of use
The disclosed invention relates to immunogenic minicells cells (anucleated) and their use to induce an immune response from a subject. |
| US08524479B2 |
URA5 gene and methods for stable genetic integration in yeast
A novel gene encoding P. pastoris orotate-phosphoribosyl transferase (URA5) is disclosed. Methods for producing and selecting yeast strains capable of stable genetic integration of heterologous sequences into the host genome are also provided. |
| US08524475B1 |
Polypeptides having colanic acid-degrading activity
The present disclosure generally relates to polypeptides having colanic acid-degrading activity and methods of using the same. Polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides are also described. The polypeptides may be used, for example, in processes for degrading colanic acid, processes for the removal of endotoxins from biological samples, and processes for purifying plasmid DNA. |
| US08524467B2 |
Diagnostic and therapeutic targets for leukemia
The present invention relates to methods of identifying candidate compounds for the treatment of leukemia and diagnostic methods based on histone methylation and HoxA5 promoter activity. |
| US08524465B2 |
Agonists of bitter taste receptors and uses thereof
The present invention relates to agonists of the human bitter-taste receptors hTAS2R14, hTAS2R10 and hTAS2R4 and their role in bitter taste transduction. The invention also relates to methods for identifying molecules that modulate, e.g. suppress, or enhance hTAS2R14, hTAS2R10 and hTAS2R4 bitter taste transduction or bitter taste response. |
| US08524462B2 |
Methods and compositions for diagnosis and prognosis of renal artery stenosis
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects in the context of renal artery stenosis (RAS). In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect NGAL, their use to diagnose RAS in subjects suffering from hypertension, and their use in prognosis, particularly of mortality and worsening renal function. |
| US08524459B2 |
Method for the in vitro diagnosis of stroke
The present invention relates to a method for the in vitro diagnosis of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in an individual, comprising the following steps: (a) measuring the level of proBNP(1-108), or of fragments of proBNP(1-108) comprising a RAPRSP sequence (SEQ ID NO: 1), in a biological sample of the individual; (b) comparing the measured level with a cut-off value; (c) determining therefrom whether a stroke or a TIA has occurred in the individual. |
| US08524458B2 |
Secretory protein biomarkers for high efficiency protein expression
The instant invention relates to the field of protein production, and in particular is relates to compositions and processes for improving the production levels of recombinant proteins expressed in host cells. |
| US08524456B2 |
Recombinant monoclonal antibodies and corresponding antigens for colon and pancreatic cancers
The present invention provides for recombinant monoclonal antibodies that bind to human colorectal and pancreatic carcinoma-associated antigens, along with nucleic acid sequences encoding the antibody chains, and the amino acid sequences corresponding to the nucleic acids, and uses for these antibodies, nucleic acids and amino acids. |
| US08524454B2 |
Transcobalamin receptor polypeptides, nucleic acids, and modulators thereof, and related methods of use in modulating cell growth and treating cancer and cobalamin deficiency
The present invention provides the amino acid and polynucleotide sequences of the transcobalamin receptor, as well as modulators of the transcobalamin receptor. Accordingly, the present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders associated with cobalamin deficiency, including compositions and methods that promote cobalamin uptake. In addition, the present invention provides compositions and methods for the detection, treatment, and prevention of diseases associated with deregulated cell growth, including, e.g., cancer and autoimmune disorders, including compositions and methods that inhibit cobalamin uptake. |
| US08524449B2 |
Method for enumeration of mammalian cell micronuclei
The present invention relates a method for the enumeration of mammalian cell micronuclei, while distinguishing micronuclei from the chromatin of dead and dying cells. The method utilizes differential staining of chromatin from dead and dying cells, to distinguish the chromatin from micronuclei and nuclei that can be detected based upon fluorescent emission and light scatter following exposure to an excitatory light source. Counting of micronuclei events relative to the number of nuclei can be used to assess the DNA-damaging potential of a chemical agent, the DNA-damaging potential of a physical agent, the effects of an agent which can modify endogenously-induced DNA damage, and the effects of an agent which can modify exogenously-induced DNA damage. Kits for practicing the invention are also disclosed. |
| US08524448B2 |
Method and substances for isolating miRNAs
A capture probe suitable for use with a method for isolating miRNAs. A method for isolating an miRNA of interest from a sample comprising the miRNA of interest comprising providing the capture probe. A method for identifying an miRNA of interest. |
| US08524447B2 |
Fluorescently labeled fusion protein for assaying adenosine triphosphate
The object of the present invention is to provide a substance, which is easy to handle and enables the measurement of ATP with a high sensitivity regardless of the concentration of protein, and further a measuring method of ATP using the substance. Such object is solved with a fluorescence labelled fusion protein obtained by attaching two types of fluorescent substances of potential donor and acceptor for fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) respectively to a protein which can cause structural changes depending on ATP binding, namely ε protein, which is the subunit of ATP synthetase, and further solved by contacting the fluorescence labelled fusion protein with a subject substance and then measuring the fluorescence spectra. |
| US08524442B1 |
Integrated membrane lamination and UV exposure system and method of the same
A combined laminating and exposing apparatus for exposing a photosensitive printing blank to actinic radiation in a printing plate manufacturing system and a method of using the same are disclosed. The photosensitive printing blank comprises a backing layer, at least one photocurable layer disposed on the backing layer, and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on the at least one photocurable layer, wherein the laser ablatable mask layer is laser ablated to create an in situ negative in the laser ablatable mask layer. The exposing apparatus comprises: (a) a laminating apparatus for laminating an oxygen barrier layer to a top of the laser ablated mask layer; (b) a conveyor; (c) a first exposing device for imagewise exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation, and (d) a second exposing device for exposing the at least one photocurable layer to actinic radiation through the backing layer. |
| US08524440B2 |
Photoresist composition
The present invention provides a photoresist composition comprisinga resin which comprises a structural unit represented by the formula (I): wherein Q1 and Q2 independently represent a fluorine atom etc., U represents a C1-C20 divalent hydrocarbon group etc., X1 represents —O—CO— etc., and A+ represents an organic counter ion, and a compound represented by the formula (D′): wherein R51, R52, R53 and R54 independently represent a C1-C20 alkyl group etc., and A11 represents a C1-C36 saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group which may have one or more substituents and which may contain one or more heteroatoms. |
| US08524439B2 |
Silsesquioxane resin systems with base additives bearing electron-attracting functionalities
A silsesquioxane-based composition that contains (a) silsesquioxane resins that contain HSiO3/2 units and RSiO3/2 units wherein; R is an acid dissociable group, and (b) 7-diethylamino-4-methylcoumarin. The silsesquioxane-based compositions are useful as positive resist compositions in forming patterned features on substrate, particularly useful for multi-layer layer (i.e. bilayer) 193 nm & 157 nm photolithographic applications. |