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| US09999995B2 |
Method for producing molded article of fiber-reinforced plastic
A method for producing a molded article of a fiber-reinforced plastic include molding a fiber-resin mixture containing an inorganic reinforcing fiber and a thermosetting resin under heat and pressure. The elapsed time since the thermosetting resin reached a molding temperature at which a hardening reaction proceeds is measured, the loss angle δ of the thermosetting resin is measured in a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement, and the relationship between the elapsed time and the loss angle δ is evaluated to calculate the range of the elapsed time, within which the loss angle δ is 0.55 to 1.57 rad after the loss angle δ reached the maximum value, as the pressurization start range. The fiber-resin mixture is heated to the molding temperature and pressure application to the fiber-resin mixture is started within the pressurization start range, to obtain the molded article of the fiber-reinforced plastic. |
| US09999994B2 |
Method for producing product having uneven microstructure on surface thereof, mold release treatment method, and active energy ray curable resin composition for mold surface release treatment
The producing method includes: (I) providing an active energy ray curable resin composition for mold surface release treatment between a mold having uneven microstructure on its surface and a substrate, and after curing the resin composition by irradiation with an active energy ray, peeling off the substrate together with a cured article of the active energy ray curable resin composition from the surface of the mold, thereby performing a release treatment to the surface of the mold; and (II), after step (I), providing an active energy ray curable resin composition for shaping between the substrate and the mold, the surface of which has been treated by the release treatment, and after curing the resin composition by an active energy ray, peeling off the substrate together with a cured article of the active energy ray curable resin composition for shaping from the surface of the mold. |
| US09999990B2 |
Molding material using saponified ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymers
Provided is a melt-molding material using saponified ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer (EVOH resin), and has excellent feed property during melt extrusion molding. The molding material consists of EVOH resin pellets comprising a first EVOH resin pellet having approximately circular or elliptical cross section and a second EVOH resin pellet having a cylindrical shape. The ratio in weight of the first EVOH resin pellet (A1) to the second EVOH resin pellet (A2), A1/A2, is from 99/1 to 20/80. |
| US09999989B2 |
Slurry distributor with a profiling mechanism, system, and method for using same
A slurry distributor can include a distribution conduit and a profiling mechanism. The distribution conduit extends generally along a longitudinal axis and includes an entry portion and a distribution outlet in fluid communication with the entry portion. The distribution outlet extends a predetermined distance along a transverse axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distribution outlet includes an outlet opening having a width, along the transverse axis, and a height, along a vertical axis mutually perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis. The profiling mechanism includes a profiling member in contacting relationship with the distribution conduit and movable over a range of travel such that the profiling member is in a range of positions over which it is in increasing compressive engagement with a portion of the distribution conduit adjacent the distribution outlet to vary the shape and/or size of the outlet opening. |
| US09999988B2 |
Formed fiber composite sheet with improved edge detail and anti-bonding coatings for manufacturing fiber composite sheets
Methods and systems for forming a thin-layer moisture-resistant fiber composite material involve pressing a mixture of fibers and resin between a pair of heated dies at least one of which includes a working surface coated with a hard ormosil coating including a cross-linked organically-modified silica network. The use of such coatings may yield composite sheet materials having improved surface quality, sharper edges, and greater draw angles than previously possible. Some systems for making thin-layer fiber composite materials may utilize ormosil coatings on various working surfaces of equipment coming into contact with the fiber and resin mixture, such as surfaces of machinery for mixing or conveying the mixture to the dies. |
| US09999986B2 |
Power operated rotary knife with vacuum attachment assembly
A power operated rotary knife including: a handle assembly, a head assembly and a vacuum attachment assembly. The handle assembly includes an elongated cylindrical handle housing defining a handle assembly longitudinal axis extending through a throughbore of the handle housing. The head assembly including a rotary knife blade having an intermediate driven gear, a blade housing supporting the knife blade for rotation and a frame having a lower section and an upper section. A lower section of the blade housing extending laterally from the lower section of the frame and an upper section of the blade housing extending laterally from the upper section of the frame and encircling an axially extending portion of the rotary knife blade adjacent the driven gear. The blade housing including a bearing assembly including a first bearing member disposed in the lower section and a second bearing member disposed in the upper section. |
| US09999982B2 |
Razor having a brush or bristle head
The invention relates to a razor and a method for producing a razor. In order to provide an improved razor, a razor (1) has a handle (10) having a gripping part (11) and a head part (12) for receiving a blade head (20), and the blade head (20), said blade head being in the form of a bristle head and/or brush head with bristles (29), at least one of the bristles having a razor blade (21). |
| US09999981B2 |
Universal razor cartridge handle
A razor cartridge handle configured to be connected to first and second type razor cartridges, which first and second type razor cartridges are different from one another, is provided. The handle includes a cartridge end, a first assembly, a second assembly, an ejector, and a plunger. The first assembly is configured to connect the first type razor cartridge to a cartridge end of the handle. The second assembly is configured to connect the second type razor cartridge to the cartridge end of the handle. The razor cartridge ejector is operable to selectively eject both first type razor cartridges and second type razor cartridges. The plunger is normally biased to a position where a distal end of the plunger is in contact with the attached razor cartridge. |
| US09999980B2 |
Shaving aid adaptor for a shaving cartridge
An adaptor for a shaving cartridge, where the adaptor is provided with at least one shaving aid, and wherein the adaptor is slidably mountable on a shaving cartridge having one or more shaving blades, each of shaving blades being provided with a cutting edge. |
| US09999977B2 |
Systems and methods for providing vacuum valve assemblies for end effectors
An end effector is disclosed for an articulated arm. The end effector includes a valve assembly including a plurality of supply channels, each supply channel including a supply conduit, a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the supply conduit, and a supply conduit plug. The supply conduit is in fluid communication with a vacuum source. During use, each supply conduit is either at vacuum such that the pressure within the supply conduit is substantially at a vacuum pressure, or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum pressure because the supply conduit plug has moved to block a portion of the supply conduit. The pressure sensor of each supply conduit provides a pressure sensor signal responsive to whether the pressure in the conduit is either substantially at vacuum or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum. |
| US09999972B2 |
Robot arm mechanism and stepping motor control device
An object of the present invention is to prevent unnecessary driving stop of a stepping motor. A robot arm section includes a robot arm, a stepping motor 31a, a motor driver 31b, an encoder 31c and a step-out detection section 31e. The robot arm has a joint J1. The stepping motor generates power for operating the joint. The motor driver drives the stepping motor according to a target angle. The encoder outputs an encoder pulse every time a drive shaft of the stepping motor rotates by a predetermined angle. The step-out detection section detects a step-out of the stepping motor based on the target angle and a current angle of the stepping motor that is identified based on the encoder pulse. When the stepping motor does not recover from the step-out before a predetermined grace time elapses from a time at which the step-out is detected, the motor driver stops driving the stepping motor at the time point at which the grace time elapses. |
| US09999971B2 |
Ergonomic automated workstation
A method, automated workstation, and computer system for automatically adjusting a workpiece to suit a particular operator is provided. An operator can be identified by scanning an identification badge, using facial recognition, or voice recognition. A physiological profile for the identified operator is then retrieved. A work station holding a workpiece is then automatically adjusted to set the workpiece at a height and/or orientation that is ergonomically beneficial for the operator. |
| US09999970B2 |
Telescoping handle device
A telescoping handle device may include an outer housing which may be slidably coupled to a shaft. The outer housing may have an elongated side wall, and the side wall may terminate in a first end and a second end. A cavity may be formed within the side wall, and the cavity may include a key channel and a lock groove. The shaft may be movable within the cavity, and the shaft may have an upper end and a lower end. A shaft key may be coupled to the shaft, and the shaft key may be slidably engaged within the key channel so that the shaft key is slidable between the first end and the second end. The shaft key may be rotatable out of the key channel and into the lock groove to prevent the shaft key from being slidable between the first end and the second end. |
| US09999969B1 |
Drill attachment with drive assembly
Disclosed are drill assembly attachments having a handle, a drill mount, and a throttle. The throttle is positioned with respect to the drill mount and the handle such that a first portion may be actuated by a user with a hand that is grasping the handle. The drill assembly attachment receives a power drill assembly such that the throttle adjustably engages a trigger of the drill assembly. The drill assembly attachment receives a rotatable device, such as an auger or other tool. Also disclosed is a method of using a power drill assembly and the drill assembly attachment. |
| US09999967B2 |
Striking tool
A technique for making a handle vibration-proof while avoiding size increase is provided in an impact tool. The impact tool has a striking mechanism part for driving a tool bit in its axial direction, a motor for driving the striking mechanism part, a tool body housing the motor and striking mechanism part, an outer shell housing covering part of the tool body, a handle that is integrally formed with the outer shell housing and extends transversely to the axial direction, a first handle end portion formed on one extending end of the handle, a second handle end portion formed on the other extending end of the handle, a first elastic element that connects the first handle end portion and tool body for relative movement in the axial direction, and a second elastic element that connects the second handle end portion and tool body for relative movement in the axial direction. |
| US09999965B2 |
Detachable and torque adjustable cross wrench
A detachable and torque-adjustable cross wrench includes a primary bar and a torque-setting secondary bar, and an end of the primary bar is a socket insertion end and the other end of the primary bar is installed with an assistant turning handle provided for pivoting. A penetrating hole formed at a thickening middle section is provided for connecting the torque-setting secondary bar to form a cross wrench. The torque-setting secondary bar includes a plugging inner rod with a spacer ring slot, a force applying outer rod containing a torque-setting module, a handheld turning handle, an elastic pushing member, a torque-adjusting screw cap and a retaining ring. The torque-adjusting screw cap is provided for rotating and adjusting the torque-setting module to a predetermined torque value, so as to achieve an expected torque-setting. |
| US09999964B2 |
Ratchet wrench with tooth breakage resistance
A ratchet wrench with tooth breakage resistance includes a body having a driving hole and a transmission hole intersecting with the driving hole. An inner periphery of the driving hole includes two adjoining portions on opposite sides of the transmission hole. An arcuate portion extends between the two adjoining portions. A separate tooth breakage preventing device is mounted in the arcuate portion and includes a contact face in contact with one of first and second outer toothed sections of either of two first pawls to prevent tooth breakage between a toothed portion of the driving hole and the one of the first and second outer toothed sections of either of the first pawls when the body is rotated to provide a ratcheting function for driving the fastener. |
| US09999963B2 |
Clamp apparatus
A clamp apparatus includes a support body that projects in a sideways direction of a body, together with a clamp arm, which is disposed rotatably in facing relation to the support body. On the support body, a support member, which extends in a horizontal direction, is disposed detachably with respect to a coupling hole of the body, whereas a connecting body, which interconnects a pair of arm members, is disposed detachably on an end of the clamp arm. A clamp release mechanism, which releases a clamped state when the clamp arm is locked, is disposed in the body, and is configured to press a joint of a driving force transmission mechanism that is accommodated in the body toward the side of a drive unit. |
| US09999959B2 |
Support pad for a drill head and method for designing and manufacturing a support pad
A deep hole drill head support pad whose edge chamfers are formed in a continuous grinding operation so that there are no discontinuities in the angled side surface leading up to the outer surface thereof. A method of manufacturing the support pad includes generating a virtual guide metric including a curved travel path for a grinding surface around a support pad blank, and a plurality of control surfaces intersecting with the curved path at separate locations along its length, each control surface defining an angle of orientation of the grinding surface. A CNC grinding machine can interpret the virtual guide metric to change the angle of orientation of a grinding surface relative to a support pad blank as it moves between adjacent control surfaces in a continuous manner. |
| US09999950B1 |
Fuselage stuffing building and feeder lines
Methods and means for reconfiguring an aircraft assembly plant that receives fuselages or fuselage sections via a public railroad system. In cases where the aircraft assembly plant comprises a first assembly line for installing (i.e., stuffing) equipment inside fuselages or fuselage sections and a second assembly line for installing equipment on exteriors of internally equipped fuselages or fuselage sections, both assembly lines being housed in the same building, the facility can be reconfigured by moving at least one fuselage stuffing operation of the first assembly line to an auxiliary building which overlies a railroad track connected to the public railroad system. The moved fuselage stuffing operations will be performed inside the auxiliary building while each fuselage or fuselage section is supported in an upright position on a respective railroad flat car. |
| US09999946B2 |
High corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy brazing sheet, method of manufacturing such sheet, and corrosive-resistant heat exchanger using such sheet
An aluminum alloy brazing sheet having a good brazing property that prevents diffusion of molten filler material in a core material of the aluminum alloy brazing sheet during a brazing process and which has a superior corrosion resistance to an exhaust gas condensate water after the brazing process is disclosed. A method of manufacturing of the aluminum alloy brazing sheet also is disclosed. A high corrosion-resistant heat exchanger that employs the aluminum alloy brazing sheet also is disclosed. |
| US09999944B2 |
Systems and methods for welding electrodes
The invention relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to welding wires for arc welding, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). In one embodiment, a tubular welding wire includes a sheath and a core, and the core includes an organic stabilizer component. Further, the organic stabilizer component includes an organic sub-component configured to release hydrogen near a surface of a workpiece during welding, and includes a Group I metal, Group II metal, or a combination thereof. |
| US09999941B2 |
Method of manufacturing liquid-cooled jacket
A method of manufacturing a liquid-cooled jacket, includes a preparation step which includes placing a sealing body on a stepped portion to allow a step side surface and a sealing-body side surface of the sealing body to butt each other, and a primary joining step which includes allowing a primary joining rotary tool to move once around the sealing body, while moving the rotary tool along a butted portion formed in the preparation step, to carry out friction stir welding. The primary joining step includes employing the primary joining rotary tool provided with a stirring pin having a length dimension greater than a thickness dimension of the sealing body, and carrying out friction stirring with only the stirring pin being brought into contact with a jacket body and the sealing body. |
| US09999940B2 |
Process and system for friction stir welding of a stiffener on an aircraft panel
Process for linear transparency friction stir welding of a flange of a stiffener onto at least one panel for an aircraft, wherein a weld bead is made along the flange of the stiffener and wherein the weld bead extends in cross-section from a first lateral edge to an opposite second lateral edge of the stiffener flange. System for the implementation of the above welding process, which includes three welding heads arranged as a triangle, each of which includes a rotating pin as well as a shoulder extending at the base of said rotating pin. |
| US09999939B2 |
Resistance spot welding steel and aluminum workpieces with electrode insert
A method of resistance spot welding a steel workpiece and an aluminum or aluminum alloy workpiece together includes several steps. In one step a workpiece stack-up is provided. The workpiece stack-up includes a steel workpiece and an aluminum or aluminum alloy workpiece. Another step involves providing a first welding electrode that confronts the aluminum workpiece, and providing a second welding electrode that confronts the steel workpiece. The first welding electrode has an electrode body and an insert that functions to limit or eliminate heat flux into the electrode body. Other steps of the method involve bringing the first and second welding electrodes into contact with opposite sides of the workpiece stack-up and resistance spot welding the stack-up. |
| US09999938B2 |
Multi-step direct welding of an aluminum-based workpiece to a steel workpiece
A workpiece stack-up that includes at least a steel workpiece and an aluminum-based workpiece can be resistance spot welded by employing a multi-stage spot welding method in which the passage of electrical current is controlled to perform multiple stages of weld joint development. The multiple stages include: (1) a molten weld pool growth stage in which a molten weld pool is initiated and grown within the aluminum-based workpiece; (2) a molten weld pool solidification stage in which the molten weld pool is allowed to cool and solidify into a weld nugget that forms all or part of a weld joint; (3) a weld nugget re-melting stage in which at least a portion of the weld nugget is re-melted; and (4) a re-melted weld nugget solidification stage in which the re-melted portion of the weld nugget is allowed to cool and solidify. |
| US09999936B2 |
Solder wire bobbinless coil
A solder wire bobbinless coil includes a solder wire coil formed by winding a solder wire into a hollow columnar, the solder wire coil having a first coil opening at one end of the hollow columnar, and a second coil opening at the other end of the hollow columnar; and a covering film covering an outer surface of the solder wire coil. The covering film has a first film opening smaller than the first coil opening on a portion covering the first coil opening and a second film opening equal to or smaller than the second coil opening on a portion covering the second coil opening, and the first film opening includes, at a peripheral area thereof, a first protruding portion extending so as to protrude to an inner side of the first coil opening. |
| US09999934B2 |
Gear cutter with radial adjustability of square or rectangular stick blades
A bevel gear manufacturing face cutter head (2) for face hobbing and face milling. The cutter head has blade positioning slots (20) having a four-sided shaped cross-section and positive blade seating surfaces (22, 24). The cutter head also has the capability to clamp cutting blades (8) tight to the positive blade seating surfaces and to adjust the cutting blades radially after they are pre-clamped and axially located. |
| US09999932B2 |
Tool for machining a workpiece
A tool for machining a workpiece. The tool comprises a first tool component which comprises a first internal coolant bore and, on a first face side end, a first connection interface, wherein the first connection interface comprises a first end face for attaching a joining material as well as an elevation which protrudes from the first end face, wherein a first coolant outlet of the first internal coolant bore is arranged on the elevation. In addition, the tool comprises a second tool component which comprises a second internal coolant bore and, on a second face side end, a second connection interface, wherein the second connection interface comprises a second end face for attaching the joining material as well as a recess provided in the second end face, wherein a second coolant outlet of the second internal coolant bore is arranged in the recess. The first tool component and the second tool component are joined together by means of the joining material attached to the first and second end face in such a manner that the first coolant outlet is aligned with the second coolant outlet. |
| US09999927B2 |
Parting-off tool assembly with single-cutting-edged solid cutting insert and rigid-insert-seat tool
A tool assembly for heavy duty machining includes an insert, tool and clamp for securing the insert to a rigid insert seat of the tool. The insert is a solid cutting insert including a single cutting edge located at a corner region thereof. At a diagonally opposed corner region the insert is not subjected to clamping forces. |
| US09999925B2 |
Three dimensional printer
Provided is a lamination molding apparatus which can prevent the recoater head from being damaged when the recoater head clashes with an obstacle. Provided is a lamination molding apparatus including: a recoater head to form a material powder layer by moving in a chamber while supplying a material powder on a molding region and planarizing the material powder; wherein the recoater head is configured so as to be capable of being moved by a recoater head driving mechanism; the recoater head driving mechanism includes: a servo motor to move the recoater head; an encoder to detect a movement amount of the recoater head; and a controlling apparatus to control the servo motor in accordance with a value detected by the encoder; and the controlling apparatus is configured to place the servo motor in a non-control state when clashing of the recoater head with an obstacle is detected. |
| US09999922B1 |
Moldable composition for use in hand or machine forming an article
A moldable composition for use in hand or machine forming an article. In one embodiment, the composition including at least 78 wt. % of one fine metal-based powder; a water dispersible binder; and between about 2 wt. % and about 20 wt. % water, wherein the extrusion rate of the composition through about a 1½ mm nozzle is between about 0.05 gm/min and about 5 gm/min at a pressure of 120 PSI. The composition may further include up to about 2 wt. % of molding additives to improve the stability of the composition during molding and to improve the physical properties of the composition after drying. |
| US09999921B2 |
Method of making aluminum or magnesium based composite engine blocks or other parts with in-situ formed reinforced phases through squeeze casting or semi-solid metal forming and post heat treatment
A method of making a reinforced metal alloy component, the method including introducing a reinforcing phase precursor into a bulk alloy that is selected from the group consisting of high-entropy alloys, aluminum-based alloys, magnesium-based alloys and combinations thereof. The precursor is converted to a reinforcing phase by exposing the bulk alloy and precursor to an elevated temperature during one or more of a subsequent heat treating step, squeeze casting shaping or semi-solid metal shaping. |
| US09999919B2 |
Method for operating continuous casting machine
A primary object of this invention is to provide a method for operating a continuous casting machine with which a mold can oscillate with a predetermined oscillation waveform since the start of operation of an oscillator. This invention is a method for operating a continuous casting machine, the method comprising: withdrawing a slab from a mold while vertically oscillating the mold with an oscillation waveform represented by the following formula (1) by selecting a value of φ according to a value of b so that the following formula (1) satisfies r(0)=0: r(t)=(S/2){sin(ωt+φ)+b cos 2(ωt+φ)+b} (1) where r(t): displacement of the mold (mm), S: vibration stroke of the mold S (mm), ω: angular velocity (=2πf) (rad/s), f: oscillation frequency of the mold (Hz), t: time(s), φ: initial phase (°), and b: non-sine coefficient (0 |
| US09999918B2 |
Thin cast strip product with microalloy additions, and method for making the same
A steel product having, by weight, less than 0.25% carbon, between 0.20 and 2.0% manganese, between 0.05 and 0.50% silicon, aluminum 0.008% or less by weight, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of titanium between about 0.01% and about 0.20%, niobium between about 0.01% and about 0.20%, molybdenum between about 0.05% and about 0.50%, and vanadium between about 0.01% and about 0.20%, and having a microstructure comprised of a majority bainite, and fine oxide particles of silicon and iron distributed through the steel microstructure of average precipitate size less than 50 nanometers. The yield strength of the steel product may be at least 55 ksi (380 MPa) or the tensile strength of at least 500 MPa, or both. The steel product may have total elongation of at least 6% or 10%, and thickness less than 3.0 mm. |
| US09999917B2 |
Method for cold-forging thin-walled portion and explosion-proof valve
A method for cold-forging a thin-walled portion by which a thin-walled portion having a set thickness is formed directly from a metal base plate having a sufficiently large thickness and an explosion-proof valve are provided. Blade side surfaces of upper and lower dies for shearing the metal base plate are set in an overlapping manner with a predetermined clearance δ therebetween. Sheared surfaces are formed with the blade side surfaces of the upper and lower dies in the metal base plate along a processing direction while leaving the set thickness t2 therebetween and the metal base plate is compressed by the overlapped portions until work-hardened to form the thin-walled portion with the horizontal width δ and the set thickness t2 between the sheared surfaces. The formation of the sheared surfaces eliminates a need to press portions of the metal base plate positioned at both the sides of the thin-walled portion into both the sides during the processing of the thin-walled portion and the thin-walled portion can thus be formed at a high compression processing rate with a smaller processing load. |
| US09999915B2 |
Enhanced multipurpose twist tie and method of fabrication and operation
An enhanced multipurpose twist tie is formed with two helically disposed wires encased in a sheath having a polygon shaped cross section, a longitudinal ridges, and detachable end caps. The wires are defined by a longitudinal length and a pair of wire termini. The wires intertwine in a helical configuration along the length of the sheath. The helical configuration compresses the wires together and also allows for a greater concentration of wire to be fit into the sheath. The sheath is defined by an outer face having a plurality of longitudinal ridges that extend along the length of the sheath to provide a grip for facilitated twisting and tying of the twist tie. An inner face has a polygon shaped cross section that restricts longitudinal and rotational slippage by the wires. The end caps detachably attach at sheath termini to form a smooth surface over wire termini. |
| US09999914B2 |
Punch for crimping tool and crimping tool provided with such a punch
The present invention proposes a crimping punch making it possible to obtain a crimping that is resistant to pulling out. To this end, the punch (20) for a crimping tool comprises a fixing part (21) for fixing to the tool and a punching part (22) consisting of a spike (23) connected to the fixing part by two crimping faces (24) that each exhibit a rectilinear primary profile (241), each crimping face also comprising a secondary profile (242), provided with four notches (243) having a radius of between 1 mm and 2.5 mm, preferably between 1.2 mm and 2 mm, advantageously 1.5 mm. |
| US09999906B2 |
Sorter
A method and system for sorting workpieces, such as chicken nuggets. The sorting system includes a conveyor system that advances in a forward direction and one or more blow off bars positioned over the conveyor system. The blow off bars extend along the forward advancing direction. The blow off bars include one or more valved nozzles connected to a pressurized source of a fluid, and the nozzles are positioned to discharge the fluid across the conveyor system. |
| US09999899B2 |
Controlled exposure of in-vivo sensors
A method of protecting an in-vivo sensor includes forming a sensing surface on a surface of the in-vivo sensor, the sensing surface including a functionalized monolayer that will bind to an analyte of interest; and coating the sensing surface of the sensor with a bioabsorbable polymeric coating including a bioabsorbable polymer; wherein the bioabsorbable polymeric coating is configured to protect the in-vivo sensor until needed for implantation. |
| US09999891B2 |
Air cooled rotating disc and mill assembly for reducing machines
A reducing machine having an air cooled cutting discs is disclosed. The air cooled discs have cutting surfaces on both sides. The cutting surfaces have edges which are sharpened for cutting input material when the cutting surface is facing the cutting surface of the opposed disc. When the cutting surface of the stationary disc is facing the housing, the cutting surface acts as a heat sink to air cool the stationary disc and the mill assembly in general. Air inlets in the housing lid permit air to flow over the cooling surface of the stationary plate. Air inlets in the carrying plate permit the carrying plate to channel air flow over the rotating cooling surface. A damper restricts air flow over the air cooling surfaces to control the temperature of the reducing machine, such as during start up. |
| US09999887B2 |
Apparatus for analyzing a test liquid
An apparatus for a test liquid includes an inlet device defining a chamber configured to receive the liquid, a preparation device defining a preparation chamber and including a preparation reagent to be reacted with the liquid, an analysis device defining an exposure chamber associated with the preparation chamber and including an analysis unit to be exposed to the prepared test liquid for indicating information on the test liquid, a housing defining a longitudinal axis, and a guiding device configured to guide the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device so as to limit the motion of the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device to a sequence of alternating rotational and axial movements, each axial movement of the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device requiring activation through a preceding rotational movement of the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device. |
| US09999884B2 |
Disposable cartridge
A disposable cartridge for rapidly metering a sample for measuring a property of the sample is described. The cartridge can receive a sample when it is in an unsealed configuration, and a cap is used to facilitate metering of the sample and sealing the cartridge. When the cartridge is in a sealed configuration, pressurized air is used to push the metered sample into a chamber containing at least one reagent, and subsequently into a detection chamber for measuring a property of the sample. |
| US09999882B2 |
Pipetting device, pipette tip coupler, and pipette tip: devices and methods
Pipette tip coupler and a disposable pipette tip for a pipette device comprises a stepped coupler shoulder complementary to an axially stepped pipette tip shoulder; a plurality of circumferentially disposed elements or segments carried by the coupler at a location superior to the coupler shoulder; and a distal elastomeric element carried by the coupler at a location distal to the coupler shoulder wherein the plurality of elements or segments have a circumferential, radially translated state that provides an abutment with a first working surface formed in the interior surface of the tip while compressing the distal elastomeric element into sealing abutment with a second working surface formed in the interior surface of the tip and while abutting the proximally facing axial stop surface of the tip with the distally facing axial stop surface of the coupler to define an axial coupling position of the pipette tip on the pipette device. |
| US09999880B2 |
Purification method for purifying water in a spent fuel pool in a nuclear power plant
A method for purifying water in a spent fuel pool in a nuclear power plant, the method including passing the water at a linear flow velocity of 50 m/h or less through a purification apparatus. The apparatus includes an ion exchange resin layer and a metal-doped resin layer laid at a bed height of 2 cm or more on a surface layer of the ion exchange resin layer. The method includes contacting the water with the metal-doped resin layer to decompose a pro-oxidant contained in the water and subsequently contacting the water with the ion exchange resin to produce purified water. |
| US09999876B2 |
Catalyst blends
Provided is a catalyst for the selective reduction of NOx comprising a two molecular sieve materials having a CHA structure, wherein the first molecular sieve has a mean crystal size of about 0.01 to 1 μm and the second molecular sieve has a mean crystal size of about 1-5 μm, and wherein the first molecular sieve contains a first extra-framework metal, the second molecular sieve contains a second extra-framework metal, and wherein said first and second extra-framework metals are independently selected from the group consisting of cesium, copper, nickel, zinc, iron, tin, tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, bismuth, titanium, zirconium, antimony, manganese, chromium, vanadium, niobium, and combinations thereof. |
| US09999872B2 |
Exhaust gas purifying catalyst, exhaust gas purification device and filter, and method for producing said catalyst
Provided are an exhaust gas purifying catalyst having high catalytic activity enabling combustion of PM at low temperatures and free from any risk of dispersal of metal elements arousing concern about environmental load, an exhaust gas purification device and filter having a high combustion efficiency of PM, and a method for producing the catalyst. An exhaust gas purifying catalyst contains: an oxide containing at least one element (A) selected from alkali metals and alkaline earth metals and at least one element (B) selected from Zr, Si, Al, and Ti; and a cesium salt. |
| US09999871B2 |
Catalytic converter
A catalytic converter includes a substrate (1) and a catalyst layer (3). The catalyst layer includes a bottom catalyst layer (4), a first top catalyst layer (6) and a second top catalyst layer (7). The second top catalyst layer is provided on a downstream side relative to the first top catalyst layer. The first top catalyst layer is made of a ceria-free zirconia composite oxide support and rhodium. The second top catalyst layer is made of a ceria-containing zirconia composite oxide support and rhodium. The first top catalyst layer has a length that is X % of the entire length of the substrate. The second top catalyst layer has a length that is 100−X % of the entire length of the substrate. A ratio of a density of rhodium in the first top catalyst layer to a density of rhodium in the second top catalyst layer is at least 1 and at most 3. |
| US09999867B2 |
Composite adsorbent material
Disclosed is a composite adsorbent material comprising three components, including a porous media, a hygroscopic material, and graphite flakes. Among the many different possibility considered, it may be advantageous for the porous media to be mesoporous silica or the hygroscopic materials to be calcium chloride, lithium bromide, or lithium chloride. It is considered that the graphite flakes may comprise 50 percent or less of the graphite flake-hygroscopic material composition, and certain embodiments may utilize between 15 and 30 percent graphite in the graphite flake-hygroscopic material composition. It is still further considered that the graphite flakes may advantageously be less than 300 microns in size, or may have an average number of carbon planes that is 100 or less. Additional materials may also be incorporated, including biologics, polymers, and catalysts. |
| US09999857B2 |
Membrane distillation arrangement
A membrane distillation arrangement (100) comprising: at least two dividers (120), each divider (120) having a top (122) and a base (124) and at least one side (126) which extends between the top (122) and the base (124); at least one transfer element (132) selected from a membrane, heat transfer component or combination thereof, each transfer element (132) having a top (134) and a base (136), each transfer element (132) being supported between two dividers (120); a plurality of perimeter seals (130), at least one perimeter seal (130) extending around the perimeter of the top (134) or the base (136) of each transfer element (132), each perimeter seal (130) forming a substantially fluid tight seal and a fluid flow space (140, 141) between the respective top (134) or base (136) of each transfer element (132) and a respective adjacent face of a divider (120). Each divider (120) includes at least one side inlet (114) and at least one side outlet (116), each side inlet (114) and side outlet (116) extending into the at least one side of each divider (120), and being in fluid communication with the respective fluid flow space (140, 141) formed between the adjacent transfer element (32) and the respective adjacent face of a divider (120). |
| US09999853B2 |
Processes for filtering chemicals from air streams
The present invention provides processes for filtering undesired chemicals in streams of contaminated air for supply to confined areas. The processes provide (1) contacting air with a filter comprising by volume from about 5% to about 95% impregnated zirconium hydroxide, from about 5% to about 95% activated impregnated carbon, and optionally, up to about 50% ammonia removal material; and (2) supplying the contacted air to a confined area. |
| US09999849B2 |
Dual bag filter with spacer
A dual bag filter is provided where a replaceable filter element resides in and is sealed to a filter housing. The filter element has a mounting ring, an inner bag, and an outer bag. The inner bag is sized such that it has more surface area than the outer bag and is constrained by the outer bag. The inner bag is formed from a filter medium of different densities such that when the inner bag is crumpled, fluid flow is not restricted. A perforated central core keeps opposing sides of the inner bag from making contact. |
| US09999846B2 |
Defoaming compositions comprising amphiphilic particles and methods of making and using the same
Disclosed herein are methods of defoaming industrial process streams, the methods comprising adding to the industrial process stream an emulsion stabilized by Janus particles, wherein the Janus particles comprise at least one hydrophobic surface and at least one hydrophilic surface, and wherein the emulsion comprises silicone emulsion droplets in a continuous aqueous phase. Also disclosed herein are defoamer compositions comprising Janus particles and methods of making such compositions. |
| US09999838B1 |
Step operated water flow control valve
A portable childrens' water slide apparatus having a water slide with an elongate plastic sheet extending horizontally along the ground between entry and exit ends and, a water chamber extending along one edge of the sheet with an inlet and outlet jets for spraying water over the sheet. A delayed return, flow control valve coupled between the chamber and a water hose has a valve actuating member with a horizontal, step-on panel movable between an upper, throttling position and a depressed, unthrottling position when stepped on before entering the slide. A spring biases the panel upwards. A valve body has a flow control member linked to the panel for movement to an unthrottling position by depression by a child stepping thereon, permitting a maximum water flow to the slide during sliding; and a device delays return of the flow control member to the throttling position after stepping off the panel. |
| US09999837B2 |
Information processing apparatus
An acquisition processing section acquires information data addressed to a user and a notification processing section gives notification of the acquired information addressed to the user. When a plurality of users have logged in concurrently, the notification processing section gives notification of user identification information identifying the addressee of the information, along with the information. On the other hand, when only one user has logged in, the notification processing section gives notification of the information but does not give notification of the user identification information. A login managing unit manages login users. The notification processing section determines whether or not to give notification of the user identification information depending on whether one user or a plurality of users are managed by the login managing unit. |
| US09999836B2 |
User-defined channel
Example apparatus and methods facilitate providing a user-defined channel that presents content from, for example, a virtual video playlist. The playlist may include raw or edited clips of user-generated video content (e.g., video game highlights, smart phone recordings). The clips may be edited with sound, text, graphics, special effects or in other ways and then organized into the playlist. The playlist may be organized to facilitate presenting a collection of clips as a continuous show. For example, a user may produce a playlist of goals scored in their favorite video game. The highlights may be of goals scored by the user, in which case the video may come from the user's device, or of goals scored by other players, in which case the video may come from another users device or playlist. Playback of the playlist may be manipulated with respect to order, frequency, or other parameters. |
| US09999830B2 |
Syllabic roulette game with solmization, and method
A roulette game enables single-spin formation of meaningful character strings, which character strings may be coupled to tones for enhancing the gaming experience. The meaningful character strings may be defined by solfege-enabling letter groups, which letter groups may prompt underlying tones in solmization. The syllabic roulette game comprises a roulette wheel, a wager-enabling layout, and a plurality of balls. The wheel comprises alphabetic characters against a rainbow colored backdrop for enabling various payout schemes. A color-coordinated wager support surface is preferably disposed adjacent the roulette wheel for facilitating wager placement. |
| US09999825B2 |
Smart-court system and method for providing real-time debriefing and training services of sport games
A Smart-court system, adaptive to constrained sport environment, for enabling real time analysis and debriefing of sport activities is provided herein. The Smart-court system is comprised of: (i) an automatic recording system comprising a plurality of video cameras located in a court, arranged to real-time (RT) recording of a sport session and utilizing automatic calibration and stabilization module; and (ii) a data processing system comprising: (a) a capture module for grabbing a video stream; (b) an objects' detector module arranged to extract during the RT sport session, the objects from the foreground of each frame; (c) an event module for automatically analyzing, the motion and the activities of the tracked objects for automatically identifying and classifying events, creating a synchronized event log and calculating statistics that occurred during the RT sport session; and (d) a presentation module enabling to perform instant debriefing, combined biomechanical and tactical analysis of the video. |
| US09999824B2 |
Portable golf mat
A mat for practicing golf shots, including an upper mat and a lower mat. The lower mat is larger than the upper mat. The upper mat is secured on top of the lower mat such that the additional area of the lower mat extends in the direction of the anticipated trajectory of a golf club head. A golf ball is placed on the edge of the upper mat such that the club head will travel through the empty space above the lower mat and in front of the lower mat. As a result, the golfer experiences less force due to the club head striking the mat. |
| US09999821B2 |
Method for monitoring performance characteristics associated with user activities involving swinging instruments
Exemplary embodiments are directed to methods for attachment of devices to a swinging instrument, the devices generally including a cover, a base, a chassis, and positive and negative electrical contacts. The base includes a fastening portion and a support portion. The chassis supports a printed circuit board. The devices include a cap configured and dimensioned to mate relative to the support portion of the base. The support portion can support the chassis, the printed circuit board, the positive and negative electrical contacts, and the cap. The cover can be configured and dimensioned to detachably interlock relative to the base. In the mated configuration, the cap and the base can form a battery opening configured and dimensioned to receive therethrough a battery. |
| US09999820B2 |
Swinging device
The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for training. The apparatus includes a grip configured for engaging a user hand, and a grip extension movably coupled to the grip between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus further includes a flexible shaft coupled to at least one of the grip and the grip extension and extending a substantially fixed length, and a fan connected to the flexible shaft. |
| US09999818B2 |
Bicycle trainer
A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer. |
| US09999815B2 |
Lightweight multicolor compression molded grip
A lightweight compression molded multicolor golf grip having at least a first section and a second section of differing colors and composed of elastomer compounds having a density of less than 0.90 g/cc, and joined by cross-linking across a sharply defined cross-color interface having an interface transition zone beyond which there is no mixing of the colors. The grip has a soft feel and unique compression characteristics achieved in some embodiments through the controlled use of an expanding blowing agent in a rubber compound including an EPDM mixture. Achieving the sharply defined cross-color interface is due in part to the use of complementary geometries at opposing interface edges to increase the stability of the interface and reduce the flow during molding associated with the increased viscosity of low density rubber compounds, promote cross-linking of the sections, and better distribute and control the consolidation pressure. |
| US09999809B2 |
Dual core having thermoplastic inner core, thermoset outer core layer, and positive hardness gradient
A golf ball includes a thermoplastic HNP inner core layer having a center hardness less than the surface hardness to define a positive hardness gradient. An outer core layer is formed from a thermoset rubber composition. The core layer has an inner surface hardness less than the outer surface hardness to define a positive hardness gradient of 3 to 30 Shore D. Inner and outer cover layers are disposed about the outer core layer. The HNP composition includes an acid copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid; a non-acid polymer comprising polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, polyethers, polyurethanes, metallocene-catalyzed polymers, single-site catalyst polymerized polymers, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, styrenic block copolymer rubbers, alkyl acrylate rubbers, or functionalized derivatives thereof; an organic acid or salt thereof; and a cation source in an amount sufficient to neutralize at least about 80% of the acid groups. |
| US09999808B2 |
Golf ball covers made from plasticized thermoplastic materials
Multi-layered golf balls containing a two or three-layered cover assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes a relatively hard inner cover and relatively soft outer cover. Alternatively, the cover assembly may include a relatively soft inner cover with a relatively hard outer cover. Three-layered covers comprising an inner cover, intermediate cover, and outer cover layer also may be prepared. Preferably, at least one of the layers is formed from a thermoplastic composition that preferably comprises: a) ethylene acid copolymer, b) plasticizer, and c) cation source. A fatty acid ester such as ethyl oleate is preferably used as the plasticizer. The cover assembly has good impact durability and helps provide the ball with relatively high resiliency at given compressions. |
| US09999801B2 |
Baby leg and foot trainer
A leg and foot strength training device for infants. The device includes a support bed and a partition at one end of the support bed. The partition cooperates with the support bed to form a cavity. An infant lying on the support bed maybe positioned such that their legs and feet maybe located substantially within cavity. When the infant pushes or kicks his or her legs or feet toward and/or against the partition from within cavity, the partition may provide an amount of resilient resistance against the legs or feet kicks or pushes. |
| US09999797B2 |
Assisted chin/dip exercise apparatus with adjustable chin-up/pull-up handles
An assisted chin/dip exercise apparatus has a main frame and an assist or foot bar pivotally mounted on the frame and linked to a weight stack or resistance for assisting a user standing on the foot bar during performance of chin and dip exercises. The main frame has a first, overhead handle assembly and a second, dip handle assembly below the first handle assembly. The first handle assembly includes a pair of adjustably mounted handles freely pivotable between a first, chin-up position in which the handles extend towards one another at a rearward angle with a small spacing between the handles and a second, pull-up position in which the handles extend in a forward direction and are spaced apart by a larger spacing sufficient to provide head clearance for a user stepping onto the foot bar or while performing a dip exercise. |
| US09999795B1 |
Motorized rotatable exercise pole
A motorized rotational dance pole assembly is provided. The dance pole can be rotated by an adjustable and controllable motor assembly to provide controlled rotation of the pole at varying speeds. Further, the pole may have a fixed non-rotating mode, as well as a free rotational mode. Operation of the motorized rotational dance pole may be controlled by a remote wireless controller which may be programmable and reprogrammable to adjust operation of the dance pole. |
| US09999794B2 |
Low environmental impact refrigerant gas mixtures
Use of a gas mixture selected from the group comprising: —trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) in concentrations from 85% to 99% by weight and a gas selected from the group comprising fluoroethane, pentafluoroiodoethane, pentafluoroethane, dimethyl ether, propylene or their mixtures in concentrations from 15% to 1% by weight as refrigerant, propellant, foaming and/or extinguishing gases as replacements or alternatives for other gases or HFC (hydrofluorocarbon), HFO (hydrofluoro-olefin) and HFE (hydrofluoroether) mixtures. |
| US09999792B2 |
Wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system dual air vent with water retention and return
A dual air vent allows air or gas to be vented from a wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system, but inhibits water from spilling out. A conventional first air vent valve is operative to vent air or gas as a pipe is filled with water, but not vent the water. However, it may discharge a small amount of water when the pipe fills and substantially all air or gas has been vented. The output of the first air vent valve is not released into the protected premises, but rather is routed to a reservoir having a second air vent. Air or gas is vented through the second air vent, but any water discharged by the first air vent valve is retained in the reservoir. The reservoir is connected to the pipe by a one-way valve which allows air flow in either direction, and allows water flow from the reservoir to the pipe, but blocks water flow from the pipe to the reservoir. When the pipe is again drained, water retained in the reservoir is allowed to flow into the pipe, where it is also drained. |
| US09999790B2 |
Systems for custom coloration
Novel systems and methods for performing treatment (e.g., coloration) of keratinous fibers are disclosed. The methods and systems utilize one or more of a dispensing device which is configured to provide customized composition for treating keratinous fibers (e.g., a coloring composition), optionally formed from tablets; an optical reader, for obtaining sufficient characteristics of the keratinous fibers to make a realistic prediction of the outcome of a treatment (e.g., coloring treatment); a computational units for predicting an outcome of a treatment, optionally being interfaced with the dispensing device and for selecting a customized treatment; and tablet formulations which are useful in preparing customized composition for treating keratinous fibers. Further disclosed are rapidly disintegrating tablets for use in the preparation of compositions for treating keratinous fibers. |
| US09999783B2 |
Light therapy spot applicator
Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in a holdable spot applicator assembly, the holdable spot applicator assembly including a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of LEDs for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are housed within a holdable elongated structure. |
| US09999782B2 |
Ultraviolet-based sterilization
A system for sterilizing at least one surface of an object is provided. The system includes a set of ultraviolet radiation sources and a set of wave guiding structures configured to direct ultraviolet radiation having a set of target attributes to a desired location on at least one surface of the object. The set of wave guiding structures can include at least one ultraviolet reflective surface having an ultraviolet reflection coefficient of at least thirty percent. Furthermore, the system can include a computer system for operating the ultraviolet radiation sources to deliver a target dose of ultraviolet radiation to the at least one target surface of the object. |
| US09999775B2 |
System and method for controlling cardiac pacing mode switching
An implantable medical device system operates in an atrial synchronized ventricular pacing mode and switches to an atrial-asynchronous pacing mode when pacing mode switching criteria are met. A control circuit of the system detects a cycle length change between two atrial cycle lengths determined from a cardiac signal that includes far-field atrial events. If the cycle length change is greater than a change, threshold the control circuit determines if the pacing mode switching criteria are satisfied subsequent to detecting the cycle length change. |
| US09999770B2 |
Cochlear implant electrode array including receptor and sensor
A device including a cochlear implant electrode array and an apparatus configured to sense a phenomenon of fluid in a cochlea, wherein the apparatus and the electrode array are a single unit. |
| US09999765B2 |
Surrogate implanted medical device for energy dissipation of existing implanted leads during MRI scans
A surrogate implantable medical device includes a thermally conductive and electrically conductive housing. A header connector block includes a header block body, where the header block body is attached to the housing. At least one connector cavity is located within the header block body and configured to be attachable to an implantable lead. At least one conductive leadwire is disposed at least partially within the header block body having a first end and a second end. The at least one conductive leadwire's first end is electrically connected to the at least one connector cavity and the at least one conductive leadwire's second end is electrically connected to the housing. The housing does not contain active electronics. |
| US09999763B2 |
Apparatus and methods for anchoring electrode leads adjacent to nervous tissue
Apparatus for neuromuscular electrical stimulation and methods for anchoring the same are provided. The apparatus may include an elongated member having one or more electrodes disposed at the distal region of the elongated member and at least one fixation element disposed at the distal region of the elongated member. The fixation element may be shaped and sized to be deployed between tissue layers, such as muscle layers, without damaging the tissue layers so as to secure the one or more electrodes in or adjacent to a desired anatomical site within a patient. An additional fixation element may be disposed at the distal region of the elongated member so that tissue, such as a muscle, may be sandwiched between the fixation elements without damaging the tissue. |
| US09999760B2 |
DVDMS sensitizer for cancer sonodynamic therapy
A method for treatment of hyperproliferative tissue by injection of and subsequently exposing the hyperproliferative tissue to a frequency of ultrasound. The invention further includes purified bis [1-[6,7-bis [2-(sodium carbonate ethyl]-1,3,5,8,-tetramethyl-2-vinyl-porphin-4-yl]ethyl]ether (DVDMS) for use in sonodynamic treatment of hyperproliferative tissue including cancer and further includes a kit including a dosage controllable injection device charged with a biologically compatible fluid containing DVDMS. |
| US09999759B2 |
Linear staplers having resorbable microneedles containing active agents
The present invention is directed to linear surgical staplers for joining tissue layers comprising a disposable cartridge installed in a first jaw connected to an opposing second jaw, said cartridge containing a plurality of deployable staples in arrays separated by a tissue resection slot and a plurality of resorbable medicant-releasing microneedles, said microneedles comprising elongated rods having a sharp tissue-penetrating distal end and a proximal end; said microneedles are releasably disposed on or within a tissue-facing surface of the cartridge, wherein the proximal end of the microneedles is supported on the cartridge. The present invention is also directed to methods of use of such stapler assembly devices. |
| US09999756B2 |
System for delivery of gaseous imaging contrast agents and methods for using same
Systems and methods for delivering a gaseous contrast agent to the lungs of a subject. |
| US09999753B2 |
Urological medical devices having a porous membrane for delivery of urologically beneficial agents
In one aspect, the present invention provides implantable or insertable urological medical devices, which are adapted to deliver one or more urologically beneficial agents in pharmaceutically effective amounts. In one aspect, the invention provides medical devices in which urologically beneficial agents are delivered using a porous membrane. |
| US09999749B2 |
Catheter
A catheter includes an inner layer, and a braid provided on an outer periphery of the inner layer. The braid includes a first wire and a second wire that are woven together. The catheter further includes a tip provided on a distal end of the inner layer and a distal end of the braid. A residual portion having a sharp shape formed at a distal end of the first wire when the first wire is cut is not left untreated, but is formed into a bulging portion. |
| US09999748B2 |
Flexible catheter shaft and method of manufacture
The present disclosure provides a strong, flexible catheter shaft for use in a catheter system. The flexible catheter shaft includes a nitinol tube having one or more sets of cuts therein in combination with one or more outer jacket layers. The flexible catheter shaft provides a shaft having sufficient stiffness and kink resistance to allow an operator to advance an electrode basket connected to the flexible catheter shaft through a guide catheter to a target ablation site without causing vessel trauma. The distal tip of the flexible catheter shaft is designed to have sufficient flexibility to reduce any risk of kicking out a guide catheter when tracking the electrode basket around turns in the vasculature of a patient. |
| US09999745B2 |
Catheter devices and methods for making them
Tubular devices are provided that include a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a patient's body, a central lumen, a conductor extending between the proximal and distal ends adjacent the central lumen, reinforcement members including windings extending helically around the central lumen, and an outer jacket. The tubular device includes a first portion in which the conductor extends helically around the central lumen, and a second portion in which the conductor extends longitudinally and either a) all of the windings surround the central lumen and the conductor remains outside the windings, b) at least some of the windings pass between the central lumen and the conductor and at least some of the windings surround both the central lumen and the conductor, and c) all of the windings surround both the central lumen and the conductor. Methods for making such tubular devices are also provided. |
| US09999744B2 |
Monitoring device and cognitive behavior therapy
A user monitoring device system includes a user monitoring device with a microphone and sensors to determine air quality, sound level/quality, light quality and ambient temperature near the user. A movement detection device detects a user's movement information. The movement detection device and the monitoring system assist to determine user sleep information and sleep behavior information. The microphone records user movement sounds detected by the movement detection device. The movement detection device is configured to cause the microphone to stop recording user movement sounds when the movement sounds are not directed to a sleep related parameter. In response to determining user sleep information or sleep behavior information the system is used for treatment of sleep or psychiatric disorders. |
| US09999742B2 |
Combination CPAP and resuscitation systems and methods
A combination positive airway pressure (PAP) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and resuscitation system and related methods. The systems can be well-suited for use in providing CPAP therapy for a neonate or infant patient, with the ability to also provide resuscitation therapy at a peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) as needed or desired without switching to another system or switching the patient interface. The system can include an expiratory pressure device capable of regulating a positive end expiration pressure (PEEP) of the system, which preferably can also induce pressure oscillations relative to a mean PEEP. |
| US09999740B2 |
Connector for a respiratory mask and a respiratory mask
A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and an elbow assembly. The frame has a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. The frame includes a main body providing an aperture therethrough for the introduction of breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity. The elbow assembly is swivelably coupled to the front surface of the frame. The elbow assembly includes a swivel elbow that defines an intake port and an exhaust port separated from the intake port using a baffle. The elbow assembly includes an end portion that interfaces with the aperture of the frame. |
| US09999730B2 |
Component of a drug delivery device and method of assembly
The present invention relates to an assembly line to assemble a medical device and comprising at least one communication member adapted to communicate with a corresponding communication member of an initial component of the device, wherein the assembly line comprises at least one assembly stage adapted to conduct at least one step of assembly being at least influenced by device-related data obtained from the component. |
| US09999728B2 |
Regulating entry into a closed-loop operating mode of an insulin infusion system
An electronic controller for an insulin infusion device includes at least one processor device and at least one memory element that cooperate to provide a processor-implemented closed-loop initiation module. The initiation module is operated to obtain a most recent calibration factor for a continuous glucose sensor, the most recent calibration factor representing a first conversion value applicable to convert a first sensor value to a first blood glucose value. The initiation module also obtains a prior calibration factor for the sensor, and calibration timestamp data for the most recent calibration factor and the prior calibration factor. The initiation module regulates entry into a closed-loop operating mode of the insulin infusion device, based on the most recent calibration factor, the prior calibration factor, and the calibration timestamp data. |
| US09999727B2 |
Drive mechanism for drug delivery pumps with integrated status indication
A drive mechanism having integrated status indication includes a drive housing, a status switch interconnect, a drive biasing member, a piston, and a drug container having a cap, a pierceable seal, a barrel, and a plunger seal, wherein the drive biasing member is configured to bear upon an interface surface of the piston. Drive mechanism may include an incremental status stem having a stem interconnect, wherein the stem resides within the drive housing and the piston, and wherein the stem has an interconnect which engages one or more contacts on the piston to provide incremental feedback. A drug delivery pump with integrated status indication includes a housing and an assembly platform, upon which an activation mechanism, an insertion mechanism, a fluid pathway connection, a power and control system, and the drive mechanism having a drug container may be mounted. |
| US09999725B2 |
Safety needle device, particularly for the puncture of a port implanted subcutaneously in a human or animal body
The invention relates to a safety needle device, particularly for the puncture of a port implanted subcutaneously in a human or animal body, comprising a first housing; a hollow needle, wherein the needle has a first sub-section and a second sub-section, and the first sub-section extends along a puncture axis, which runs at a right angle to the surface of the human or animal body, and the second sub-section of the needle being arranged at a right angle to the first sub-section, substantially parallel to the surface of the human or animal body, wherein the hollow needle is or can be connected to the first housing, particularly in the region of the second sub-section; a cover comprising a through-hole for receiving the first sub-section of the needle, wherein the cover can be moved from a first position into a second position relative to the first housing, wherein the movement occurs substantially along the puncture axis; and an at least partially flexible limiting element for limiting the relative movement between the first housing and the cover in the second position; wherein the device is characterized in that the cover has, on the surface facing away from the human or animal body, a guide sleeve for the first sub-section of the needle. |
| US09999721B2 |
Error handling in infusion devices with distributed motor control and related operating methods
Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary infusion device includes a motor operable to deliver fluid to a body of a user, a first control module to enable input power for the motor and provide a dosage command for operating the motor, and a second control module coupled to the first control module to receive the dosage command and operate the motor using at least a portion of the input power based at least in part on the dosage command. One of the first control module and the second control module detects an anomalous condition, and in response, disables the input power to the motor, stores diagnostic information for the anomalous condition in its internal memory, and automatically resets thereafter. |
| US09999718B2 |
Volume monitoring device utilizing light-based systems
An apparatus includes a syringe housing and a plunger slidably received within the syringe housing between a first position and a second position. The plunger has a substantially opaque portion and a substantially translucent portion. A light sensor module is disposed on the syringe housing. The light sensor module has a light sensor housing and a first sensor element and a second sensor element. The first sensor element and the second sensor element are disposed within the sensor housing. Positioning the plunger at the first position aligns the substantially translucent portion with the first sensor element and positioning the plunger at the second position aligns the substantially translucent portion with the second sensor element. |
| US09999712B2 |
Medical peristaltic pump
A peristaltic pump includes a driver, a pump body, a hose, a rotor and a connecting member. The driver includes a supporting shaft. The pump body includes a chamber housing the rotor. The hose is assembled to an internal side of a wall of the chamber. The connecting member connects the driver with the rotor, and is received in the chamber. The rotor is configured to sequentially squeeze the hose to cause medium in the hose to flow. The connecting member and the rotor rotate about and are supported by the supporting shaft. The medical peristaltic pump has a simple structure and is easy to operate. |
| US09999710B2 |
Tissue removal devices, systems and methods
A tissue removal device includes a rigid aspiration cannula, a valve communicating with the aspiration cannula in a fluid-sealed manner, and a pneumatically-driven actuator configured for moving the valve between an open position and a closed position, wherein at the open position the valve defines an aspiration path through the aspiration cannula and the valve, and at the closed position the valve prevents vacuum from being applied at the distal tip. |
| US09999709B2 |
Reversible peristaltic pump and other structures for reflux in eye surgery
Devices, systems, and methods for treatment of an eye alter aspiration flow from the eye in response to an occlusion of the aspiration conduit pathway. Where aspiration is drawn from the eye using a volumetric pump, the pump can be reversed so as to induce fluid reflux from the aspiration conduit pathway into the eye to help clear the occlusion. The pump may vary the reverse flow in response to sensed aspiration pressure or the like, and the reverse flow may be halted before the pressure within the aspiration conduit pathway adjacent the eye significantly exceeds the irrigation fluid pressure and/or the pressure within the eye. Reflux may alternatively be generated by modulating a vent valve disposed between an irrigation conduit pathway and the aspiration conduit pathway. |
| US09999708B2 |
Process for preparing objects made of biocompatible hydrogel for uses thereof in the medical field, and more particularly in ophthalmology
The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing an object made of biocompatible hydrogel by molding a polymer solution in a mold made of a particular material, said process comprising the following steps: (i) preparation of a polymer solution by dissolving a copolymer of acrylonitrile and of an olefinically unsaturated co-monomer bearing anionic groups in an aprotic solvent, optionally in the presence of a nonsolvent, (ii) shaping and the start of gelation of the polymer solution obtained at the end of step (i) in a mold consisting of a material containing said nonsolvent or of a material permeable to said nonsolvent, (iii) immersion of the object undergoing gelation resulting from step (ii) in a nonsolvent. The present invention also relates to the objects made of biocompatible hydrogel resulting from this process such as, for example, intracorneal lenses (or lenticules) implantable in the cornea or any other implants usable in ophthalmology. |
| US09999707B2 |
Method for decellularization of tissue
Methods of decellularization of tissue, such as mammalian tissue, through use of cyclical pressure changes are provided, along with methods of making an extracellular matrix (ECM) preparation. |
| US09999703B2 |
Dry haemostatic composition
The present invention relates to a dry composition, which upon addition of an aqueous medium forms a substantially homogenous paste suitable for use in haemostasis procedures. The paste forms spontaneously upon addition of the liquid, hence no mechanical mixing is required for said paste to form. The invention further relates to methods of preparing said dry composition, a paste made from said dry composition and use of said paste for medical and surgical purposes. |
| US09999693B2 |
Nanostructures and applications thereof
Disclosed herein are globular nanostructures having a hydrodynamic diameter (Dh) of 8-100 nm comprising a central part and a peripheral part, wherein said central part has a calculated diameter (Dc) of 6-90 nm and said peripheral part has an estimated thickness (Tp) so that Dh=Dc+2Tp, wherein said central part comprises: (i) a crosslinked polymeric framework comprising monomer residues wherein at least 30% by number of the monomer residues have crosslinked thereby forming the crosslinked polymeric framework and/or (ii) a branched polymeric framework comprising monomer residues wherein the number of branch points is at least 30% of the number of monomer residues, wherein said central part comprises chelating groups of which at least 4 allow chelation of at least one multiply charged cation, wherein said chelating groups are independently selected from the group consisting of —COOR1, —P═O(OR1)(OR2), and —S(═O)2OR1, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a negative charge, H, and lower alkyls, and wherein said peripheral part comprises a synthetic polymer material covalently attached to the central part, wherein the synthetic polymer material is hydrophilic and bioinert, and electrically neutral or zwitterionic. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such nanoparticles, and optionally also a radionuclide, use of such compositions, kits containing such compositions and methods for obtaining such compositions. |
| US09999690B2 |
Labeled compounds and methods of imaging, diagnosing cartilage disorders and diseases, and monitoring cartilage health using labeled and unlabeled compounds
Novel labeled compounds and metabolites thereof are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the labeled and unlabeled compounds, and specifically, 2-Amino-5-guanidino-pentanoic acid (3-{4-[3-(2-amino-5-guanidino-pentanoylamino)-propyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-propyl)-amide and metabolites thereof, for imaging, detecting and assessing disorders and diseases, such as arthritis and, more specifically, osteoarthritis by tracking proteoglycan and glycosaminoglycan content of cartilage. Also, pharmaceutical compositions comprising labeled and/or unlabeled 1,4-Bis(3-aminopropyl)piperazine are disclosed and methods of using the same. |
| US09999679B2 |
Aminofucoidan as a vector for fibrinolysis in thrombotic diseases
The invention relates to a vector targeting thrombus, having t-PA binding property consisting of a thrombus targeting fucoidan moiety, which is covalently linked to one or more t-PA binding amino groups by the reducing end of the said fucoidan moiety. |
| US09999677B1 |
Wound healing composition
A wound healing composition and method for wound healing utilizing a nitrofurazone in a water soluble ointment, activated charcoal, caustic and biebrich scarlet. Applying the composition to the wound and observing epithelial healing along the sides and bottom of the wound. Stopping treatment when the epithelial tissue fills the wound. |
| US09999675B2 |
Composition and method for delivery of hydrophobic active agents
Disclosed herein is a delivery composition for administering a hydrophobic active agent. In one embodiment, a delivery composition for local administration of a hydrophobic active agent to a tissue or organ of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the delivery composition includes a cationic delivery agent, a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier. In one embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes polyethyleneimine (PEI). In a more specific embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes branched PEI. Methods of making the delivery composition, as well as kits and methods of use are also disclosed. |
| US09999669B1 |
Pharmaceutical composition for intestinal cancer treatment and/or prevention
A method for treatment and/or prevention of intestinal cancer is provided, and the method includes: administering a composition to a subject in need thereof, the composition comprising a carbonaceous material and an active particle positioned on the carbonaceous material and made of silver, gold, zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium, platinum, arsenic, cobalt, calcium, silicon, and any combination thereof. |
| US09999668B2 |
RS7 antibodies
This invention relates to monovalent and multivalent, monospecific binding proteins and to multivalent, multispecific binding proteins. One embodiment of these binding proteins has one or more binding sites where each binding site binds with a target antigen or an epitope on a target antigen. Another embodiment of these binding proteins has two or more binding sites where each binding site has affinity towards different epitopes on a target antigen or has affinity towards either a target antigen or a hapten. The present invention further relates to recombinant vectors useful for the expression of these functional binding proteins in a host. More specifically, the present invention relates to the tumor-associated antigen binding protein designated RS7, and other EGP-1 binding-proteins. The invention further relates to humanized, human and chimeric RS7 antigen binding proteins, and the use of such binding proteins in diagnosis and therapy. |
| US09999667B2 |
Vaccination response for immunodeficiency disorders or high cortisol
A method of improving a human's response to vaccination with a vaccine enhancement food. This food contains at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria, and in some embodiments includes glucans. The vaccine enhancement food may be consumed before, during, or after the vaccination. The results are an improvement in the vaccine titer, a slower decay of titer, longer periods of immunity, and fewer needed boosters. |
| US09999664B2 |
HIV-1 gp120 mini V3 loop and uses thereof
The invention relates to an immunogenic HIV-1 gp120 mini V3 loop, which is a truncated version of the full-length gp120 V3 loop useful for crystallization with antibodies that recognize carbohydrate moieties. The invention also relates to the structure of a broadly neutralizing antibody as a complex with a glycosylated gp120 outer domain, as determined by crystallographic techniques, and the confirmation that a glycosylated gp120 outer domain has a functional relevant conformation, as well as the determination of key residues on a glycosylated gp120 outer domain, and uses thereof and compounds and compositions therefrom. Furthermore, the invention also relates to other peptides and mimetic peptides, which bind to broadly neutralizing antibodies. |
| US09999657B2 |
Polymer-factor VIII moiety conjugates
Conjugates of a Factor VIII moiety and one or more water-soluble polymers are provided. Typically, the water-soluble polymer is poly(ethylene glycol) or a derivative thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of making the conjugates, and methods of administering compositions comprising the conjugates to a patient. |
| US09999649B2 |
Peptide having ability to synthesize collagen and use thereof
Provided are a cosmetic composition and pharmaceutical composition for wound healing capable of efficiently performing collagen synthesis in skin, wherein the compositions contain, as an active ingredient, YIGSR peptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a peptide derivative having a palmitoyl group added to an N-terminal of the peptide. |
| US09999648B2 |
Combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja, or both and a method for using and making
The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. |
| US09999641B2 |
Treatment of clostridium difficile infection
Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of pathogenic infections. |
| US09999640B2 |
Microencapsulated probiotic bacteria
Microencapsulated probiotic bacteria protected from degradation by acidic aqueous solutions, high bile salt concentrations, elevated temperatures, and prolonged storage and having an increased anti-bacterial activity as compared to their non-microencapsulated counterparts. The microencapsulated probiotic bacteria comprise probiotic bacteria encapsulated in microcapsules. The probiotic bacteria comprise live Lactobacillus plantarum cells. Each of the microcapsules comprises a matrix of a gelled alginate. The matrix wholly envelops the probiotic bacteria within the matrix. An outer surface of the matrix has a coating consisting essentially of one vegetable oil selected from the group consisting of olive oil and canola oil, or an outer surface of the matrix is treated with sodium chloride. The microencapsulated probiotic bacteria have an average particle size of less than 1000 microns (μm) in diameter. |
| US09999639B2 |
Cellular extracts
The invention describes methods and agents for improving cosmetic appearance, for promoting, improving or restoring health of cells and tissues, preferably skin, and more preferably, for restoring aged or damaged skin to a healthy appearance. The agents include compositions of cells, eggs, cell extracts, egg extracts, and extract components such as purified nucleic acids, polypeptides, lipids, carbohydrates or other natural products. |
| US09999636B2 |
Insulin-mimetics as therapeutic adjuncts for bone regeneration
Methods of promoting bone healing or regeneration by locally administering insulin mimetic agents to patients in need thereof and new uses of insulin-mimetic compounds for accelerating bone-healing processes are disclosed. Bone injury treatment and void filler devices, products and kit suitable for local administration of insulin-mimetic, agents or compositions thereof to patients in need of such treatment are also disclosed. |
| US09999633B2 |
Antimicrobial cationic polycarbonates
Antimicrobial cationic polymers having one or two cationic polycarbonate chains were prepared by organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization. One antimicrobial cationic polymer has a polymer chain consisting essentially of cationic carbonate repeat units linked to one or two end groups. The end groups can comprise a covalently bound form of biologically active compound such as cholesterol. Other antimicrobial cationic polymers have a random copolycarbonate chain comprising a minor mole fraction of hydrophobic repeat units bearing a covalently bound form of a vitamin E and/or vitamin D2. The cationic polymers exhibit high activity and selectivity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive microbes and fungi. |
| US09999631B2 |
Composition and method to alleviate joint pain using low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and astaxanthin
A dietary supplement composition is formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain. The composition includes pro-inflammatory low molecular weight microbial fermented sodium hyaluronate fragments having a molecular weight of 0.5 to 300 kilodaltons (kDa) in an oral dosage form. |
| US09999628B2 |
Neridronic acid for treating complex regional pain syndrome
Osteoclast inhibitors, such as neridronic acid, in an acid or a salt form can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions, such as complex regional pain syndrome. |
| US09999624B2 |
Combination Alzheimer therapy using anti-N3pGlu Abeta antibodies + a BACE inhibitor
The present invention provides a method of treating a cognitive or neurodegenerative disease, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of the formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; in combination with an effective amount of an anti-N3pGlu Abeta monoclonal antibody. |
| US09999620B2 |
CaMKK-β as a target for treating cancer
Provided herein are compounds, compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, having anti-cancer activity. Also provided are methods for diagnosing, detecting, and treating cancer in a subject, as well as a method for evaluating cancer stage in a subject, wherein the methods include determining the amount of a Ca2+/calmodulin dependent kinase kinase (CaMKK) in a sample. Further provided are methods of screening and identifying a compound that inhibits CaMKK. |
| US09999619B2 |
Piperidin-4-yl azetidine derivatives as JAK1 inhibitors
The present invention provides piperidin-4-yl azetidine derivatives, as well as their compositions and methods of use, that modulate the activity of Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of JAK1 including, for example, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other diseases. |
| US09999617B2 |
Compositions for treating bacterial infections
The present invention is antibiotic compositions having the ability to disrupt a MazEF complex in S. aureus. The compositions also have the ability to inhibit growth of S. aureus and as such are useful as antibiotic compounds. |
| US09999614B2 |
Combination for the prophylaxis and treatment of behavioural, mental, and cognitive disorders
The invention relates to the field of pharmacology and practical medicine, namely, to the combined use of pharmaceutical compositions exhibiting a neurotropic action, alleviating manifestations of mental, behavioral, cognitive disorders in cases of organic damage of various origin to the central nervous system. The combination comprises Memantine and Melatonin in therapeutically efficient quantities. The combination enables to raise disease treatment effectiveness. 1 independent claim, 2 dependent claims. 2 examples, 7 tables. |
| US09999611B2 |
SIRT 1 activator including syringaresinol
The present invention relates to a compound of Formula 1, and an SIRT 1 activator including, as an active ingredient, derivatives thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition including the SIRT 1 activator for detoxification, for the improvement of metabolic disorders, for the prevention or improvement of eye diseases, or the prevention or improvement of immune diseases. |
| US09999609B2 |
Methods for treating or preventing fatigue
The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the invention for treatment and/or prevention of fatigue, including fatigue associated with diseases or treatments. |
| US09999604B2 |
Compounded solutions of diclofenac and lidocaine and methods
A compounded topical solution may include approximately 85% to approximately 95% (v/v) diclofenac sodium topical solution, 1.5% (w/w), and approximately 5% to approximately 15% (v/v) lidocaine hydrochloride topical solution, 4% USP. |
| US09999603B2 |
Compositions and methods including leelamine and arachidonyl trifluoromethyl ketone relating to treatment of cancer
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treatment of proliferative disease. In specific aspects, the present invention relates to compositions including (1R,4aS,10aR)-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydro-1-,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-1-phenanthrenemethanamine (leelamine) and arachidonyl trifluoromethyl ketone (ATK) in combination; methods for treatment of cancer including administration of leelamine and ATK in a subject in need thereof; and particularly methods for treatment of skin cancer including administration of leelamine and ATK in a subject in need thereof. |
| US09999598B1 |
Pharmaceutical composition for gastric cancer treatment and/or prevention
A method for treatment and/or prevention of gastric cancer is provided, and the method includes: administering a composition to a subject in need thereof, the composition comprising a carbonaceous material and an active particle positioned on the carbonaceous material and made of silver, gold, zinc, copper, aluminum, palladium, platinum, nickel, cobalt, calcium, titanium, chromium, silicon, or any combination thereof. |
| US09999594B2 |
Therapeutic or preventive agent for meibomian gland dysfunction or meibomian gland blockage
The objective of the present invention is to provide a new medicinal use of clarithromycin. The present invention is a therapeutic agent or a preventive agent for meibomian gland dysfunction or meibomian gland blockage and comprises clarithromycin as an active ingredient. The dosage form is preferably an eye drop or eye ointment. |
| US09999589B2 |
Culture medium of adipose-derived stem cell, method for preparing the same, and composition including the same for promoting hair growth
Provided are a culture medium of an adipose-derived stem cell, a method for preparing the same, and a composition for promoting hair growth, in which the composition includes the culture medium. The adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC-T) according to the present invention exhibits long lifespan, improved cell proliferation rate, and extended proliferation period, as compared with a primary adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC), and thus, the adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC-T) can be usefully used for the study about the adipose-derived stem cell and the mass production of the culture medium of the adipose-derived stem cell. In addition, according to the present invention, the culture medium of the adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC-T) that expresses a T antigen of SV40 exhibits excellent hair growth effectiveness and can be usefully used as a raw material for the hair loss prevention and hair growing agents. |
| US09999586B2 |
Silicone modified polyolefins in personal care applications
The present invention provides personal care formulations containing silicone modified polyolefins and having improved sensory feel, as well as being non-tacky and easily spreadable. The present invention also provides a method for treating body surfaces such as skin, hair, nails, etc., by applying the aforesaid personal care formulations externally to such a surface. The present invention also provides a method for improving the sensory feel of personal care formulations by including one or more silicone modified polyolefins in the formulations. |
| US09999576B2 |
Dental composition
An aqueous dental glass ionomer composition comprising (a) a reactive particulate glass, (b) a linear or branched polymer comprising acidic groups, which is reactive with the particulate glass in a cement reaction, whereby the linear or branched polymer comprising acidic groups has a polymer backbone and optionally pendant groups, (c) optionally dispersed nanoparticles comprising grafted linear or branched polymer chains comprising acidic groups, and having a polymer backbone characterized in that a polymer backbone of the linear or branched polymer of component (b) and/or, if present, the grafted linear or branched polymer chains of component (c) are obtainable a process comprising (i) cyclopolymerizing or cyclocopolymerizing one or more compounds of the following formula (I): |
| US09999563B2 |
Massage device
This massage device is configured to apply pressure to a human user's back, shoulders, or any distinct part of the musculoskeletal system. It can also be operated with a single arm and attaches to the user's forearm to apply pin-point or various pressure to target muscles. The massage device includes an arm plate that is configured to cover a forearm and a wrist of a human user. A hand grip is mechanically coupled to the arm plate and configured to accommodate the gripping of human fingers. A wrist bar is attached to the arm plate. A J-bar may be attached to the wrist bar. A tip is attached to the J-bar or directly to the short wrist bar. The tip is configured to provide variant pressure to the human user's back or shoulders or distal body part. Thereby duplicating mechanical pressure applied by a trained bodyworker by the untrained self at a much more reasonable price. |
| US09999561B2 |
Shoulder and/or knee physical therapy and range of motion device
A physical therapy device comprising a bench, having a seating surface and legs and a pair of horizontal supports positioned to either side of the knees of a person seated on the bench, a quick release securing device connected to each of the pair of supports, a rail connected to one of the quick release securing devices, a body pivotally attached to said rail, a foot rest attached to said rail and the foot rest and rail arranged to rotate with respect to said body about a pivot axis, the body having an adjustment mechanism to adjust the amount of force required to rotate the rail with respect to the body, wherein said body is repositionable between first and second positions, to provide physical therapy to the knee. |
| US09999556B2 |
Roll-in push cot
Embodiments of a method of operation of a roll-in push cot for transport onto a first surface comprising initially loading the roll-in cot onto a first surface thereby releasing automatically at least one leading leg, continuing of loading the roll-in cot onto the first surface to move a front carriage member toward a front actuator, such that movement of the front carriage member triggers the front actuator that releases a middle release lever, thereby initiating the release of at least one trailing leg, supporting the weight of the cot at least partially in order to disengage a locking mechanism for the at least one trailing leg, and loading the cot in order to move a rear carriage member in conjunction with folding of the at least one trailing leg and thereby trigger a reset actuator and release a latch pin to engage the rear carriage member when the trailing and leading legs of the roll-in push cot are in a fully folded position on the first surface. |
| US09999554B2 |
Absorbent article demonstrating controlled deformation and longitudinal fluid distribution
The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to a absorbent articles demonstrating controlled deformation and enhanced fluid wicking in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent articles. |
| US09999553B2 |
Materials and methods for oil removal
Provided herein is an oleophilic matrix comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a polydimethylsiloxane having micropillars; a microporous polydimethylsiloxane; and an ophthalmic-grade cellulose having an alumina-deposited surface. The matrixes can be used, for example, to remove an oil, such as a silicone oil, e.g., from a hydrophobic surface such as an intraocular lens, or from an aqueous environment. |
| US09999551B2 |
Methods for transferring discrete articles
The present disclosure is directed to a method of transferring discrete articles from or to a moving carrier member using a transfer assembly. The transfer assembly comprises a frame defining a rotation axis and a transfer member comprising a transfer surface configured to receive one of the discrete articles. The method comprises rotating the transfer member about the rotation axis and maintaining the transfer surface at a substantially constant minimum distance away from the moving carrier member at the point of discrete article transfer. |
| US09999547B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for negative pressure wound therapy
Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. |
| US09999544B2 |
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal. |
| US09999543B2 |
C-shaped cross section tubular ophthalmic implant for reduction of intraocular pressure in glaucomatous eyes and method of use
An implant may be used for implantation into tissue of a body. The implant includes an elongated conduit and a loop. The elongated conduit has an interior passageway for conducting fluid. The loop has an interior circumference with a fluid conducting channel formed therein. The channel is interconnected with the interior passageway for delivery of fluid between the channel and the interior passageway. |
| US09999533B2 |
Gastric sizing systems including instruments for use in bariatric surgery
Systems and methods for effecting bariatric procedures are disclosed. Each system includes an instrument, a control valve and, optionally, a suction controller. The instrument is in the form of an elongated, flexible sizing tube having a distal end portion including a plurality of apertures. The control valve enables suction to be applied to the patient's stomach via the apertures to drain gastric fluids and to bring adjacent portions of the patient's stomach into engagement with the sizing tube to provide a visually perceptible delineation line along which a portion of the stomach may be resected, sealed and tested. |
| US09999529B2 |
Hollow drug-filled stent and method of forming hollow drug-filled stent
A stent is formed from a wire that in cross-section includes an outer member having a lumen and a radiopaque core member partially filling the lumen. A substance for elution through openings formed through the outer member fills the portion of the lumen not filled by the radiopaque core member. In a method of forming the stent, a composite wire including an outer member and a dual core member is shaped into a stent pattern. The dual core member includes a first core member and a second, radiopaque core member. The shaped composite wire is processed to remove the first core member from the outer member without adversely affecting the outer member and the second core member. The portion of the lumen that was occupied by the first core member may be filled with a substance for elution through openings from through the outer member to the lumen. |
| US09999526B2 |
Prosthetic ankle joint mechanism
A self-aligning prosthetic foot and ankle assembly has an ankle unit pivotally mounting a foot component. The ankle unit contains a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly having a piston which is linearly movable within a cylinder. The axis of the cylinder is coincident with a shin axis defined by a shin connection interface on the ankle unit. Bypass passages containing damping resistance control valves provide continuous hydraulic damping of dorsi and plantar ankle flexion, the unit being such that, over the major part of the range of damped movement, there is no resilient biasing in either the dorsi or the plantar direction. This confers a number of advantages, including stabilization of standing, balance control, and improved stair-walking and ramp-walking. |
| US09999518B2 |
Pneumatic surgical instrument and corresponding methods for implanting, extracting and reorienting orthopedic implants
Various embodiments of components, devices, systems and methods are provided for a pneumatic surgical instrument having a probe or an impactor disposed at a distal end thereof and configured to make contact with a selected portion of an orthopedic implant or device. The instrument is configured to generate a shock wave, which is then transferred to the distal end of the probe or impactor, and thence into the orthopedic implant or probe. |
| US09999517B2 |
Intervertebral scaffolding with stabilized laterovertical expansion
An intervertebral scaffolding system is provided having a laterovertically-expanding frame operable for a reversible collapse from an expanded state into a collapsed state, the laterovertically-expanding frame having a stabilizer that slidably engages with the distal region of the laterovertically-expanding frame and is configured for retaining the laterovertically-expanding frame from a lateral movement that exceeds the expanded state. The expanded state, for example, can be configured to have an open graft distribution window that at least substantially closes upon the reversible collapse. |
| US09999515B1 |
Universally expanding cage
An expandable medical implant is provided with an implantable cage body. Methods for stabilizing and correcting the alignment of a spine with an expandable medical implant are provided. The proximal and distal ends of the cage body may each be provided with a tapered or cam portion. The implant may further include a proximal flexure, a distal flexure, a proximal plug member having a tapered portion configured to mate with the tapered portion of the proximal end of the cage body, and a distal plug member having a tapered portion configured to mate with the tapered portion of the distal end of the cage body. The proximal plug member may be configured to move longitudinally such that the distal flexure moves and the circumference of the proximal end of the cage body resiliently expands. The distal plug member may be configured to move longitudinally such that the proximal flexure moves and the circumference of the distal end of the cage body resiliently expands. |
| US09999514B2 |
Wrist prosthesis, and a set of components for forming the same
The invention relates to a wrist prosthesis (1), comprising a proximal prosthesis body (21) and a distal prosthesis body (11), wherein, at least in a deployed state of the wrist prosthesis, a portion of the proximal prosthesis body that faces away from the distal prosthesis body is provided with a convexly curved surface (22). Additionally, a portion of the distal prosthesis body that faces away from the proximal prosthesis body is furthermore provided with a convexly curved surface (12). Furthermore, the surfaces of the proximal prosthesis body and the distal prosthesis body that are facing each other are provided with complementary convex-concave curved surfaces (13, 23). The invention further relates to a set of components for such a wrist prosthesis, which allows the wrist prosthesis to be placed in a wrist, without anchoring means, and with a high degree of adaptation to the specific situation. |
| US09999510B2 |
Method for manufacturing a template to adapt the shape of a bone defect in a jaw to a bone superstructure
A method is provided for manufacturing a template, whereby a digital or physical model of the shape of at least a part of the jaw is generated. A desired shape for the jaw bone for positioning a bone superstructure is compared to the model and a bone part of the jaw bone is identified, which bone part is to be removed in order to approach the desired shape. A guide surface is provided on the template to guide a milling element in order to remove the identified bone part. A bone superstructure is also described. |
| US09999504B2 |
Inversion delivery device and method for a prosthesis
A delivery device usable to deliver an inverting implant is provided that includes a positioning mechanism that automatically initiates the inversion process once a predetermined length of the implant has exited a delivery catheter. The positioning mechanism allows the implant to be safely and accurately deployed with reduced operator experience and in a greater variety of target locations. |
| US09999499B2 |
Preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) system and method
A preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) system/method utilizing haptic compression is disclosed. The disclosed system/method utilizes an IOL packaged in a compressed state that is inserted into a patient using a cartridge and lumen through which the IOL is advanced. Within this context the haptics to the IOL are wrapped around the IOL in a coplanar fashion during the loading of the IOL to permit the IOL to be shipped and stored in a compressed state. This compressed state is achieve by wrapping the haptics of the IOL during the manufacturing process to ensure that the IOL is properly aligned and thus delivered in a predetermined orientation within the patient's eye. This compressed packaging of the IOL permits a more uniform and consistent placement of the IOL in the patient and eliminates the potential for physician error during the critical IOL placement procedure. |
| US09999497B2 |
Corneal implants and methods and systems for placement
A system comprising a hollow member is used to deliver a constrained corneal implant into a corneal pocket. The hollow member may be tapered and the system may further include an implant deformation chamber and an axial pusher to advance the implant through the hollow member. |
| US09999491B2 |
Puncture device and puncture apparatus
A puncture device, a puncture apparatus, and a method are disclosed, the puncture apparatus including a puncture device for puncturing a biological tissue, a urethral-insertion member, a vaginal insertion member, and a supporting member which supports the urethral-insertion member, vaginal insertion member and a puncture member of the puncture device. The puncture device includes a puncture needle for puncturing a biological tissue, a shaft portion and a connection portion for connecting the puncture needle and the shaft portion to each other, and an implant assembly positioned at a distal end of the puncture needle and having a needle tip portion for puncturing a biological tissue and a biological tissue supporting implant. The puncture needle has a form of a pipe and has a tubular portion. The biological tissue supporting implant is accommodated in the hollow portion. |
| US09999490B2 |
Intra-vaginal devices and methods for treating fecal incontinence
Disclosed herein are devices and methods for intra-vaginal bowel control. |
| US09999489B1 |
Animal lifting table with offloading ramp
A lifting and supporting table according to the present invention includes an upper platform having a receiving surface and a lower frame supporting the upper platform. The lifting and supporting table includes a linkage interacting with the lower frame such that adjustment of the linkage forces a height of the upper platform to change. A ramp assembly includes a ramp having a top surface that operatively extends the receiving surface of the upper platform, the ramp being selectively moveable between a horizontal position and an inclined position. |
| US09999485B2 |
Method for digital archiving and manufacturing of dental prosthetics and prosthesis, and teaching and training for same
A method for digital archiving and manufacturing of dental prosthetics and a prosthesis, and teaching and training for same are provided. The method mainly includes the following steps: preoperative scanning: creating a first digital model file; optical positioning and turning treatment: creating a second digital model file from a turning process; physical model calculation: creating reversely an autologous crown model file of a patient; and fixed denture manufacturing: manufacturing, according to the second digital model file and the autologous crown model file, a fixed denture that meets needs of the patient, so that an inner layer structure of a crown of the fixed denture can be tightly bound to an abutment, and it may be decided to retain an original crown contour according to needs. A tooth model based on a teaching digital model file can be used for teaching and training of a trainee with the foregoing method. |
| US09999484B2 |
Device and a method for delivery of a dental composition
A device for use in retracting a gingiva from a human tooth by widening a gingival sulcus with a dental composition. The device comprises a cannula with a free end having an opening for dispensing the dental composition. The free end is shaped to be inserted with its front in the entry of the gingival sulcus, and to laterally displace the gingiva from the tooth as the cannula is moved in the gingival sulcus. The invention may help to achieve a reliable and cost effective gingival retraction treatment. |
| US09999481B2 |
Adjustable-prescription orthodontic bracket assemblies
Adjustable-prescription orthodontic bracket assemblies. The orthodontic bracket assemblies include a bracket body, an arcuate core, and a retention structure. The bracket body defines an arcuate receptacle that extends toward a base of the bracket body from a top of the bracket body. The arcuate core is received within the arcuate receptacle and defines an archwire slot. The arcuate receptacle is shaped to retain the arcuate core therein and to permit rotation of the arcuate core therein. The retention structure is configured to selectively retain the arcuate core at a selected rotational orientation with the bracket body. The retention structure is configured to selectively transition between a disengaged configuration, in which the retention structure permits rotation of the arcuate core relative to the bracket body, and an engaged configuration, in which the retention structure retains the arcuate core at the selected rotational orientation. |
| US09999479B2 |
Low-complexity optical force sensor for a medical device
An apparatus for detecting deformation of an elongate body may comprise a light source configured to sequentially provide light of multiple frequencies, an optical receiver configured to receive light from the light source, and a filter disposed between the light source and the optical detector. The filter may comprise multiple segments, each of the segments configured to filter light at one of the frequencies so as to alter the amount of light incident on said optical receiver. A total amount of light detected by the optical receiver may change during the sequence so as to be indicative of deformation of the elongate body. |
| US09999476B2 |
Movable surgical mounting platform controlled by manual motion of robotic arms
Robotic and/or surgical devices, systems, and methods include kinematic linkage structures and associated control systems configured to facilitate preparation of the system for use. One or more kinematic linkage sub-systems may include joints that are actively driven, passive, or a mix of both, and may employ a set-up mode in which one or more of the joints are actively driven in response to manual articulation of one or more other joints of the kinematic chain. In an exemplary embodiment, the actively driven joints will move a platform structure that supports multiple manipulators in response to movement of one of the manipulators, facilitating and expediting the arrangement of the overall system by moving those multiple manipulators as a unit into alignment with the workspace. Manual independent positioning of the manipulator can be provided through passive set-up joint systems supporting the manipulators relative to the platform. |
| US09999474B2 |
Single access surgical robotic devices and systems, and methods of configuring single access surgical robotic devices and systems
Example embodiments relate to a device comprising a port assembly, instrument arm assembly, and camera arm assembly. The port assembly includes an outer and inner body. The outer body includes a first access port, first end, second end, and anchoring portions. The inner body is positionable in the first access port to form a second access port. The instrument arm assembly is configurable in a serial arrangement of arm segments, joint portions, and end instrument. The instrument arm assembly is configurable to attach to an anchoring portion. The camera arm assembly includes a camera, and configurable to attach to an anchoring portion. The port assembly is configurable to provide at least one degree of freedom, and configurable to allow insertion of the instrument arm assembly and camera arm assembly into an abdominal cavity. The port assembly is configurable to allow insertion of instruments into the abdominal cavity. |
| US09999463B2 |
Monitoring nerve activity
Systems and methods provide interface to a patient's autonomic nerves via an interior lumen wall of a blood vessel. Systems can include a probe having at least one electrode for receiving electrical signals from the interior of the lumen wall. The system can include processing components for extracting the signals from noise within the patient's body. Systems can include stimulation electrodes for providing stimulation and eliciting action potentials within the patient and destructive processes for destroying nervous function. The effect of nerve destruction on the propagation of action potentials can be effectively used as a feedback mechanism for determining the amount of nervous function destruction in the patient. |
| US09999461B2 |
Therapeutic denervation of nerves surrounding a hepatic vessel
According to some embodiments, a method of treating a subject having diabetes or symptoms associated with diabetes is provided. The method includes delivering a neuromodulation catheter within a vessel (e.g., hepatic artery) having surrounding nerves that innervate the liver (e.g., sympathetic nerves of the hepatic plexus). The method may also include modulating (e.g., disrupting, ablating, stimulating) the nerves by mechanical compression, energy delivery, or fluid delivery. |
| US09999460B2 |
Surgical rod bending
A system for bending a surgical rod including a linear actuator and a rotational actuator is provided. The linear actuator is configured for moving the surgical rod along a linear direction of the system, and the rotational actuator is configured for rotating the surgical rod about the linear direction. A bending mechanism is also provided positioned downstream of the linear and rotational actuators configured for bending the surgical rod. A controller is operably connected to the linear and rotational actuators and the bending mechanism, the controller configured to activate the various components and bend the surgical rod into a desired three-dimensional shape. |
| US09999454B2 |
Bone plate system and method
A bone plate system is provided that permits rapid, secure stabilization of a plurality of bones, such as portions of a cut rib. The bone plate system includes a bone plate having anchor devices for securing the bone plate to, for example, cortical bone of the cut rib portions. The anchor devices have an open configuration that permits the anchor devices to be connected to the cortical bone of the cut rib portions and a clamping configuration that fixes the bone plate to the cortical bone of the cut portions. The bone plate connects the cut rib portions and stabilizes the cut rib portions against relative movement therebetween. |
| US09999452B2 |
Bone anchor receiver with upper tool engaging grooves and planar faces
A spinal implant tool set includes end guide tools having flexible back wall flaps that receive opposite ends of the rod and intermediate guide tools that hold the rod in intermediate locations between the end guide tools. Both the end and intermediate guide tools include an attachment structure for operably connecting the guide tool to a bone screw. A multi-function installation tool and a bone screw driver each mate and cooperate with the guide tools. A method utilizing the tool set allows a surgeon to percutaneously implant the bone screws and the rod in the patient. |
| US09999451B2 |
Extension device for a bone anchor
An extension device for a bone anchor includes at least one tab, which includes an elongate shaft portion that forms part of a channel for providing a stabilization rod to a rod receiving recess of a receiving part of the bone anchor, and a coupling portion, which is provided at a distal end of the elongate shaft portion and which is configured to be coupled to the receiving part. The coupling portion includes a first engagement portion for engaging a first engagement face of the receiving part and a second engagement portion for engaging a second engagement face of the receiving part. A spring element is provided at the coupling portion, the spring element exerting a compression force to urge the first and second engagement portions in mutually opposite directions towards each other and towards the corresponding first and second engagement faces along a longitudinal axis defined by the extension device and the receiving part when being coupled together. |
| US09999442B2 |
Methods for accessing a left ventricle
Two minimally invasive therapeutic procedures, particularly for patients with congestive heart failure, may be performed separately or together. One procedure involves providing a valved passageway through the patient's left ventricular wall at the apex of the patient's heart and advancing instruments through the valved passageway to connect the valve leaflets of the patient's heart valve, e.g. the mitral valve. The second procedure involves advancing a pacing lead and a pacing lead implanting device through a trocar in the patient's chest and implanting the pacing lead on an exposed epicardial region of the patient's heart wall. The pacing lead has a penetrating electrode which is secured within the heart wall. Improved devices for these procedures include a minimally invasive grasping device for heart leaflets, a leaflet connector with artificial cordae tendenae and a pacing lead implant instrument. |
| US09999440B2 |
Robotic insertion systems and methods
An apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel includes a handle providing a controller for operating the apparatus, an image capturing instrument secured to the handle, a display secured to the handle, wherein images captured by the image capturing instrument are displayed on the display, and a robotic platform coupled to the handle. The robotic platform includes a body, a first motor coupled to the body, wherein the first motor adjust the robotic platform to achieve a target insertion depth, and a cartridge carrier pivotally coupled to the body, wherein the robotic platform is adjustable to achieve the target insertion depth. The apparatus also includes a disposable cartridge attached to the cartridge carrier. The disposable cartridge includes a needle slideably coupled to the disposable cartridge, wherein the needle slides to extend to the target insertion depth, and a sheath slidably coupled to the disposable cartridge, wherein the sheath slides to extend to the target insertion depth. |
| US09999439B2 |
Laparoscopic scalpel and method for use
A laparoscopic scalpel includes a shaft and a recess disposed in a surface of the shaft proximal to a distal end of the shaft. A blade is attached to the shaft. The blade includes a cutting edge having a portion exposed by the recess and oriented outwardly from the recess. A proximal end of the portion of the cutting edge exposed by the recess is disposed further from the surface than is a distal end of the portion of the cutting edge exposed by the recess. |
| US09999430B2 |
Guide sleeve for suprapatellar surgery
A tissue protection sleeve for use in suprapatellar surgery is provided. The sleeve has a first end, a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface. The sleeve further comprises at least two open grooves that extend along the inner surface from the first end to the second end. The grooves are adapted to accommodate elongated fixation elements inserted into a tibia. A drill guide sleeve and a trocar for inserting a guide wire are also provided and can be accommodated by the tissue protection sleeve. |
| US09999429B2 |
Patient-specific total hip arthroplasty
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for performing total hip arthroplasty with patient-specific guides. Pre-operative images of a pelvic region of a patient are taken in order to predefine the structure of the guides and corresponding implants. From the obtained image data an insertional vector for implanting an acetabular implant or component into an acetabulum of the patient is determined, wherein the insertional vector is coaxial with a polar axis of the acetabular component. Also from the obtained image data, a superior surface of the guides and implants can be shaped to match the acetabulum of the patient. A nub portion extending outwardly from the superior surface of the guides and implants is shaped to substantially match the shape of a fovea of the acetabulum. A guide portion of the guides forming a slot has a longitudinal axis coaxial with the determined insertional vector of a corresponding acetabular component. |
| US09999427B2 |
Methods, devices and systems for filling body cavities
In various aspects, present disclosure is directed to methods, devices and systems whereby one or more low viscosity fluids may be introduced into a catheter and whereby the one or more low viscosity fluids may be converted into a high viscosity fluid in the catheter, which high viscosity fluid may be delivered from an exit port of the catheter. |
| US09999425B2 |
Mitral valve leaflet clip
A clip used to repair the tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include a shaft having a barb and a plurality of legs connected to the shaft. The plurality of legs may extend away from the barb in a first condition, and may extend towards the barb in a use condition. The clips may be delivered to the heart valve leaflet and applied to the same in a minimally invasive procedure using a transcatheter device. The device may be used to apply a single clip to the leaflet tissue or multiple clips. |
| US09999421B2 |
Suture for soft tissue repair
A method for repairing a soft tissue includes passing an asymmetric suture having a first region proximal to a first end of the suture, an asymmetric second region, and a third region proximal to a second end of the suture through a first suture anchor located at a first location on a bone beneath the soft tissue, passing the suture from the first suture anchor to a top surface of the soft tissue such that the first region of the suture forms a medial row, extending the suture along the top surface of the soft tissue such that the asymmetric second region of the suture forms a lateral row that lays across the top surface of the soft tissue, passing the suture through a second suture anchor located at a second location on the bone beneath the soft tissue, and tensioning the suture. |
| US09999417B2 |
Suture anchor cartridge
A suture anchor cartridge having a rectangular case portion that includes a top portion and a rectangular bottom portion, the bottom portion including an opening, and the top portion being slidably connected with the bottom portion. A suture anchor is suspended in the opening in the bottom portion. The suture anchor being held at a distal end and at a proximal end by the suture anchor cartridge, and a suture-threading loop is disposed within the bottom portion. |
| US09999413B2 |
Micrograft for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms and method for use
A device for occluding a vasculature of a patient including a micrograft having an absorbent polymeric structure with a lumen of transporting blood. The micrograft has a series of peaks and valleys formed by crimping. The occluding device is sufficiently small and flexible to be tracked on a guidewire and/or pushed through a microcatheter to a site within the vasculature of the patient. Delivery systems for delivering the micrografts are also disclosed. |
| US09999412B2 |
Fistula management device and method
A fistula management device for preventing enteric contents from leaking out of a bowel via a fistula opening in the bowel. The device comprises a tubular body that defines a main fluidic passageway extending from a first axial end to a second axial end of the tubular body. Inflatable cuffs are located at each of the first and second axial ends of the tubular body for creating a fluid seal between the first and second axial ends of the tubular body and inner walls of a bowel. |
| US09999409B2 |
Vascular sealing device with locking hub
An internal tissue puncture closure method and apparatus. The method and apparatus provide a locking device for compressing and holding an external component such as a collagen sponge at a puncture situs. The locking device facilitates compression of the external component in a first direction, but prevents or locks against retraction. |
| US09999406B2 |
Biopsy device tissue sample holder with removable tray
A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder comprises an outer cup and a cap. A tray retains severed tissue samples from a biopsy procedure. In some versions, the tray is selectively detachable from the cap in a one-handed operation by the user. The tray may be ejected into a sample container, such as a formalin cup. The cap may include a threaded portion that is configured to engage a complementary threaded portion of a sample container to seal the sample container once the tissue samples have been transferred to the sample container from the tissue sample holder of the biopsy device. One or more ports may be provided in the cap to manage excess fluid within the outer cup of the tissue sample holder, and/or to provide integrated access for a marker delivery device. |
| US09999405B2 |
Method and system for enhanced visualization of a curved structure by automatically displaying a rendered view of a curved image slice
A processor identifies a curved structure in three-dimensional medical image data. The processor selects a plane in the three-dimensional medical image data based at least in part on the identified curved structure. The processor defines a curved image slice in the selected plane based at least in part on the identified curved structure. The curved image slice may be defined by drawing a pair of curved lines on opposite sides of the identified curved structure in the selected plane. The distance between the pair of curved lines may define a thickness of the curved image slice. The processor generates a rendered image of the defined curved image slice. The rendered image may be generally perpendicular to the selected plane. The rendered image and/or the selected plane having the pair of curved lines superimposed on opposite sides of the identified curved structure may be presented at a display system. |
| US09999402B2 |
Automatic image segmentation
A computer implemented method, a computerized system and a computer program product for automatic image segmentation. The computer implemented method comprises obtaining an image of a tissue, wherein the image is produced using an imaging modality. The method further comprises automatically identifying, by a processor, a tissue segment within the image, wherein said identifying comprises identifying an artifact within the image, wherein the artifact is a misrepresentation of a tissue structure, wherein the misrepresentation is associated with the imaging modality; and searching for the tissue segment in a location adjacent to the artifact. |
| US09999400B2 |
Systems and methods for automated segmentation of individual skeletal bones in 3D anatomical images
Presented herein, in certain embodiments, are approaches for robust bone splitting and segmentation in the context of small animal imaging, for example, microCT imaging. In certain embodiments, a method for calculating and applying single and hybrid second-derivative splitting filters to gray-scale images and binary bone masks is described. These filters can accurately identify the split lines/planes of the bones even for low-resolution data, and hence accurately morphologically disconnect the individual bones. The split bones can then be used as seeds in region growing techniques such as marker-controlled watershed segmentation. With this approach, the bones can be segmented with much higher robustness and accuracy compared to prior art methods. |
| US09999397B2 |
Biosignal processing method and apparatus
A biosignal processing apparatus and method thereof include a signal receiver and a signal processor. The signal receiver is configured to receive a biosignal having a corresponding electrical physical quantity from a sensor. The signal processor includes a voltage inputter and a current inputter, and configured to process the biosignal using one of the voltage inputter and the current inputter and based on the corresponding electrical physical quantity of the biosignal. |
| US09999392B1 |
Equine performance tracking and monitoring system
An equine performance tracking and monitoring system having real-time feedback may include a heart rate monitoring strap having a wireless transmitter, a wearable device, and a portable electronic device. Different components of the system may be connected by and/or information may be stored in a network. To measure the horse's heart rate, the disclosed systems may utilize a discrete-length heart rate monitoring strap having electrodes, one of which is positioned behind the left elbow of the horse. The horse's heart rate may be transmitted to the wearable device by the transmitter. The wearable device may include a sensor configured to measure the heart rate of the rider. The heart rate of the horse and the heart rate of the rider may each be presented to the rider, for example, via a display of the wearable device. |
| US09999391B2 |
Wearable electromyogram sensor system
A wearable electromyogram sensor system is provided. The wearable electromyogram sensor system includes: an elastic band having a plurality of electrodes; an electromyogram sensor including an electrode connected to an electrode of the band so as to receive a bio-signal related to contraction of a muscle, and configured to sense a change of motion information through the bio-signal or previously sense the change of the motion information before the motion information is changed; and a fixing unit fixing the electromyogram sensor to the band. The electrode of the electromyogram sensor is connected to an electrode at an arbitrary position of the band. |
| US09999381B2 |
Device for performing at least one medical function
A device for performing at least one medical function on a user is proposed. The device has at least one medical functional element that is designed to perform the medical function. The medical function is selected from a diagnostic, a therapeutic and a surgical function. The device has at least one evaluation and control part that comprises at least one actuation component for controlling the medical function. The evaluation and control part has at least one casing and at least one battery receptacle. The battery receptacle comprises at least one electrical energy reservoir, more particularly at least one battery. The battery receptacle is designed to be opened irreversibly by the user for removing the energy reservoir. |
| US09999379B2 |
Systems and methods for a continuous monitoring of analyte values
Systems and methods for a continuous monitoring of analyte values received from an analyte sensor system are provided. One method for a wireless data communication between an analyte sensor system and a mobile device involves storing identification information associated with a transceiver of the analyte sensor system, the identification information entered by a user of the mobile device via a custom application running on the mobile device; causing the custom application to enter a background mode; searching for advertisement signals; receiving an advertisement signal from the transceiver; authenticating the transceiver based on the identification information; prompting the user to bring the custom application to a foreground mode; causing the custom application to request a confirmation from the user that a data connection with the transceiver is desired; receiving the confirmation from the user; and completing the data connection with the transceiver. |
| US09999378B2 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring deviation of a limb
Apparatus is disclosed for monitoring, measuring and/or estimating deviation of a body part of a vertebral mammal. The apparatus includes at least one sensor for measuring rotation of the body part relative to a first frame of reference and for providing data indicative of the rotation. The apparatus also includes a memory device adapted for storing the data and a processor adapted for processing the data to evaluate a deviation of the body part that correlates to the data. The processor may be configured to execute an algorithm for evaluating deviation of the body part. A method of monitoring, measuring and/or estimating deviation of a body part of a vertebral mammal is also disclosed. |
| US09999374B2 |
Antibacterial filter and turbine flowmeter for tests on respiratory functionality
A flowmeter and filter assembly for spirometry have a flowmeter with a turbine rotor and sensor means for detecting the speed of rotation of the rotor, and a filter upstream of the flowmeter. An air-conveying device modifies the direction of the flow of air at an outlet from the filter to set the rotor in rotation within the flowmeter. The air-conveying device is integrated in the filter instead of in the flowmeter. |
| US09999370B2 |
Positionable patient-interface apparatus for an MRI system and method
Apparatus and method for imaging a patient in an MRI system. This includes a frame, and at least one assembly that includes a patient-interface positioner connected to a reference position on the frame, a first lockable joint on the positioner; and a patient interface connected to a patient-proximal end of the positioner by a second joint, wherein the first patient-interface is moveably positioned to a selected pitch angle, a selected yaw angle, and a selected one of a plurality of distances relative to the reference position on the frame. The first lockable joint is configured to be tightened to yieldably hold the first patient-interface at the selected pitch and yaw angles, and at the selected one of the plurality of distances, relative to the reference position. Optionally a second substantially similar patient-interface and assembly are provided. The earpiece(s) optionally include audio transducer(s) and/or RF coil(s). |
| US09999366B2 |
Catheter with multi-functional control handle having rotational mechanism
A catheter for use in a patient's heart, especially for mapping a tubular region of the heart, has a catheter body, a deflectable intermediate section and a distal mapping assembly that has a generally circular portion adapted to sit on or in a tubular region of the heart. A control handle of the catheter allows for single-handed manipulation of various control mechanisms that can deflect the intermediate section and contract the mapping assembly by means of a deflection control assembly and a rotational control assembly. The deflection control assembly has a deflection arm and a rocker member. The rotational control assembly has an outer rotational member, an inner rotational member and a cam. A pair of puller members are responsive to the deflection control assembly to bi-directionally deflect the intermediate section. A third puller member is responsive to the rotational control assembly to contract the generally circular portion of the mapping assembly. |
| US09999365B2 |
Mapping ablation catheter
A mapping ablation catheter is provided comprising: a catheter conduit having a hollow inner space in which a guide member is disposed; a monitoring electrode unit arranged to surround the outer circumferential surface of the distal portion of the catheter conduit and perform a mapping on the lesion region by being in side-contact with a cardiac organ; an ablation electrode unit arranged to be spaced apart from the monitoring electrode unit and surround the outer circumferential surface of the distal portion of the catheter conduit and which removes the lesion region; a plurality of liquid discharge holes arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the ablation electrode; a current application unit which applies current to the monitoring electrode unit and the ablation electrode unit; and a liquid supply unit having a liquid supply tube, one end of the liquid-supply tube connected to the liquid discharge holes in the catheter conduit. |
| US09999364B2 |
Systems and methods for providing cardiac electrophysiological markers
Systems and methods are provided to detect a multi-domain ECG waveform and display one or more cardiac electrophysiological markers. Electrical impulses are detected between at least one pair of electrodes adapted to be located near a beating heart and are converted to an ECG waveform. The ECG waveform for at least one heartbeat is received from the detector, the ECG waveform is converted to a frequency domain waveform, the frequency domain waveform is separated into two or more different frequency domain waveforms using two or more different bandpass filters, and the two or more different frequency domain waveforms are converted into two or more different time domain waveforms. The two or more different time domain waveforms are displayed in the same time domain plot as the ECG waveform and one or more cardiac electrophysiological markers are displayed along the x-axis of the two or more different time domain waveforms. |
| US09999361B2 |
Method and system for non-invasive assessment of coronary artery disease
In order to assess coronary artery disease from medical image data, an anatomical model of a coronary artery is generated from the medical image data. A velocity of blood in the coronary artery is estimated based on a spatio-temporal representation of contrast agent propagation in the medical image data. Blood flow is simulated in the anatomical model of the coronary artery using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation using the estimated velocity of the blood in the coronary artery as a boundary condition. |
| US09999360B2 |
Coupling and method for detecting heart rate
The invention relates to a coupling and method in a heart-rate measuring apparatus. The coupling in the heart-rate measuring apparatus (10) comprises means (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) for measuring heart rate and means for wireless data transmission (7). According to the invention, the heart-rate measuring device (10) comprises means (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) implemented by analog electronics for defining the maximum value of the heart-rate signal, or a parameter proportional to it. |
| US09999359B2 |
System and methods for detecting atrial tachyarrhythmia using hemodynamic sensors
Systems and methods for detecting atrial tachyarrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation (AF) are disclosed. A medical system can sense a heart rate (HR) output and a hemodynamic status output. An AF detector circuit automatically determines a first detection criterion and a different second detection criterion. The first detection criterion can be more sensitive to the presence of the AF episode than the second detection criterion, and the second detection criterion can be more specific to the AF episode than the first detection criterion. The AF detector circuit detects an AF onset event using the first detection criterion and at least one of the heart rate output or the hemodynamic status output, and detects an AF termination event using the second detection criterion and at least one of the heart rate output or the hemodynamic status output. |
| US09999358B2 |
Blood pressure measurement device
A blood pressure measurement device includes a cuff and a control unit. The cuff includes a first securing portion, provided on one surface of the cuff, for securing the cuff to the measurement area in a wrapped state, and a second securing portion, provided on another surface of the cuff, for securing the cuff to the measurement area in a wrapped state. At least one of the first securing portion and the second securing portion includes an electromagnet portion. The control unit secures the cuff to the measurement area by controlling a magnetic force emitted from the electromagnet portion and causing the second securing portion to be attracted to the first securing portion. |
| US09999354B2 |
Biological tissue inspection method and system
A method and system for inspecting biological tissue that has no applied coatings or treatments to improve reflectivity comprises an optical detection system with an exposed surface for inspection by an optical detection system; and a laser for exciting an ultrasonic wave within the tissue, which wave propagates within the tissue at least near the surface. The optical detection system includes: a laser to emit a pulsed detection laser beam onto the surface at a detection spot, the pulsed laser beam having a wavelength at which there is large scattering and little absorption by the tissue, and a pulse duration is chosen to correspond with ultrasonic propagation times associated with a range of depths of the scan, whereby the fluence of the detection laser is not applied unless ultrasonic information regarding a given depth is being obtained; and large étendue collection optics for collecting reflected and backscattered light from the detection spot; and a demodulator to extract information from the ultrasonic wave from the collected light. |
| US09999353B2 |
Medical device and method for use in tissue characterization and treatment
A medical device is presented for use in tissue characterization and treatment. The device comprises a tissue characterization probe comprising an elongated carrier carrying an array of tissue characterization sensors which are arranged in a spaced-apart relationship on at least a part of the carrier with known distances between them along a longitudinal axis of the carrier and along at least part of a circumference of the carrier, such that during progression of the probe through a tissue mass each of the sensors generates tissue characterization signals from successive locations thereof within the tissue mass enabling to locate an abnormal tissue inside said tissue mass, thereby enabling consequent treatment of the abnormal tissue. Several movement mechanisms are described for enabling relative movement between the carrier and a treatment tool passing therethrough. |
| US09999349B2 |
Ophthalmologic apparatus for measuring position of measuring portion inside eye
An ophthalmologic apparatus comprises a light source 12, an optical measurement system 13 that radiates first light from the light source to inside an eye to be examined and guides first reflected light from the eye, an optical reference system (24, 22) that radiates second light from the light source to a reference surface and guides second reflected light from the reference surface, a photo detector 26 that detects interfering light between the first reflected light from the optical measurement system and the second reflected light from the optical reference system, and a processor that determines a position of a measuring portion of the inside of the eye based on the detected interfering light. The optical measurement system comprises an incident angle changing member 46 that changes an incident angle of the first light radiated to the eye within a predetermined angular range relative to an axis of vision of the eye. |
| US09999342B2 |
Single power switch for modular medical imaging system
A modular video imaging system, and more particularly, a modular video imaging system having a control module connectable to multiple input modules. The control module and each input module having its own power supply and the input modules each capable of receiving differing types of image data from different types of cameras and processing the image data into a format recognizable by the control module. The control module controlling the ON/OFF condition of the input modules, such that each input module can be connected and disconnected during use. |
| US09999337B2 |
System for establishing communication between a user interface and a controller of a dishwasher
A dishwasher may include a closure element, such as a door, a user interface on the closure element, and a controller. A data communication link having a first data connector may be coupled to the controller, and a second data connector may be coupled to the user interface. The first and second data connectors may communicatively couple when the closure element is in the closed condition to establish data communication between the controller and the user interface. The communication link may also form a power link to provide power to the user interface across an electrical link. |
| US09999336B2 |
Self-wrung flat mop
A self-wrung flat mop includes a mop handle and a flat panel mop head with a backside attached to a cleaning cloth. The mop handle is coupled with an operation handgrip which is slidable up and down. The operation handgrip includes a head at a lower end. The head includes a slot and a squeezing portion at a bottom plane corresponding to the slot. The flat panel mop head has a use state and a wringing state. At the wringing state the operation handgrip is moved upward to squeeze water from the cleaning cloth via the squeezing portion. The head also includes a support plane extended transversely. When in use the entire mop (including the flat panel mop head) can be positioned upright to facilitate drying of the cleaning cloth on the flat panel mop head without touching the floor surface that might otherwise make the cleaning cloth dirty. |
| US09999327B2 |
Toilet apparatus
According to one embodiment, a seating detection sensor includes a strain generating body and a strain gauge. The strain generating body is held on a casing or a toilet seat. The strain generating body receives a load from the toilet seat via a shaft portion to generate a strain. The strain gauge is provided on the strain generating body and detects a strain amount of the strain generating body. A force release portion releases a force applied to an opening in a horizontal direction from the shaft portion in a state of the shaft portion abutting the opening so that the force is not converted downwardly in a vertical direction. |
| US09999326B2 |
Sheet product dispenser
Some example product dispensers that accommodate two full paper towel rolls are provided herein. The product dispenser may employ separate dispensing mechanisms for each product roll and may include roll holders that articulate out from the housing to facilitate easy loading and access to replacement and loading of the other product roll. A roll partition may be utilized to separate the web paths of the two product rolls and enable rotation of front roll holders. Example funnel covers and nip covers can aid with intuitive installation. Example roll holders with retention mechanisms help prevent unintentional dropping of the installed product roll. Other beneficial features include utilizing motor operation sensing to dispense a desired sheet length, automatic/assisted loading into the dispensing mechanism, automatic switching between dispensing of product rolls, and always dispensing from the smaller product roll first. Many other features/structures of example product dispensers are also described herein. |
| US09999322B2 |
Modular suspendable organizational apparatus
Modular suspendable organizational apparatus comprising at least one receptacle element are disclosed. In an aspect, organizational apparatus are provided that include at least one modular component that facilitates adjustment of the size of an apparatus's frame and/or adjustment, addition, and/or removal of the at least one receptacle element associated with the apparatus. |
| US09999317B2 |
Descaling device for a beverage machine and method of descaling a beverage machine
A device for descaling flow passages of a pod-type beverage machine, comprising: a container having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall, the sidewall defining an opening at a top of the container, wherein the container is configured to be received by the beverage machine; a dry, liquid-absorbing material disposed within the container adjacent to the bottom wall, and configured to retard a flow of liquid therethrough; a dry powder descaler disposed within the container, wherein at least a portion of the dry powder descaler is disposed on a surface of the absorbing material opposite the bottom wall; and a cover over the opening at the top of the container and configured to seal the liquid-absorbing material and the dry powder descaler in the container. |
| US09999307B2 |
Fitted sheet
A fitted sheet which will fit both a standard-size twin mattress and an XL-size twin mattress without undue wrinkling or bunching of fabric is disclosed. This fitted sheet has a top panel, a first side panel attached to the top panel, a second side panel attached to the top panel, a front panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel, and a rear panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel. An elastic strip is proved near each corner or near two corners at one end of the fitted sheet. The elastic strips are oriented lengthwise on the fitted sheet and allow the fitted sheet to stretch and contract only in a lengthwise direction. |
| US09999306B1 |
Convertible stand for concealing a mattress
A convertible stand for concealing an inflatable mattress that converts into a headboard when the inflatable mattress is inflated. The convertible stand has a compartment. A pliable material is connected to the inflatable mattress. A portion of the pliable material extends beyond an end of the inflatable mattress and is connected to an inner wall surface of the compartment. A barrier is connected to the convertible stand. When the barrier is oriented in an upper position the compartment is open and the inflatable mattress can be inflated. When the barrier is oriented in a lower position the compartment is closed and both the deflated inflatable mattress and pliable material are retained within the compartment of the convertible stand. |
| US09999300B2 |
Storage system and article retrieving method
An apparatus is disclosed that provides a storage system designed to allow pickers to easily and efficiently pull products from all portions of the storage system from a single side of the storage system. The storage system includes a first storage rack that has a first plurality of columns and a first platform extending from one of the first plurality of columns. An outer edge of the first platform forms an end of the first storage rack. Positioned adjacent to the first storage rack is a second storage rack with a second plurality of columns and a second platform that extends from one of the second plurality of columns, where an outer edge of the second platform forms an end of the second storage rack. An aisle is formed by a predetermined distance between the outer edges of the first and second platforms. |
| US09999299B2 |
Storage system with retractable cells
A storage system has retractable cells used for with storing and transporting articles in totes. A plurality of spaced apart shelves extends transversely between left and right flexible vertical panels. Left and right hangers extend upward from a distal end attached to a shelf to a proximal end at a structural support. A plurality of guide members are attached to the vertical panels, juxtaposed with the shelves. Each guide member slidingly engages a hanger. Means is provided for pulling the left and right hangers upward to raise the shelves upward. The hangers can be secured either to the support or to a shelf above. The left and right panels will fold inwardly between the shelves. The space beneath the shelves will increase to receive an article larger than a tote. |
| US09999293B2 |
Mop prop, stick stay, and broom base
A temporary or permanent attachment device to a broom, mop, or other such cleaning device, or other stick/rod, which needs to be propped upright temporarily when not in use or permanently during storage. The attachment provides the ability for the stick to stand freely, independent of leaning against a wall, furniture, door or other to prevent the stick from falling to the ground or against other objects, or people or pets or anything else on its way down. The attachment collapses against the stick. It is basically a case, springs, tines and release levers which are releasably attached to the extended handle of the tool. |
| US09999292B1 |
Dual charging cable lanyard
A dual charging cable lanyard for use with a mobile phone includes a first cable and a second cable each having a data or charging connector at first ends, respectively. The lanyard includes a connector bride having receiving ports at opposite ends for receiving the data or charging connectors of the pair of cables so as to form a neck strap. The lanyard includes a cell phone holding member. Opposing ends of the first and second cables are received into a single signal port and is selectively received into the cell phone holding member for connection to a cell phone. The lanyard includes a dual action safety assembly intermediate the signal port and holding member for preventing inadvertent release of the cell phone holder from the cables. |
| US09999286B2 |
Sealable powder box
A sealable powder box of the present application comprises an upper casing, a lower casing, an inner casing mounted in the upper casing, a storage box mounted in the lower casing, and a tray arranged in the storage box. The sealable powder box further comprises a gasket, the gasket is arranged in the tray by means of injection molding, or is sandwiched between the tray and the storage box and engaged with the tray. The inner casing is mounted in the upper casing, and the top part of the inner casing penetrates the top part of the upper casing. The upper casing and the inner casing are axially slidable and radially rotatable relative to each other, the storage box is engaged in the lower casing and threadingly connected with the upper casing, and the inner casing and the tray are rotatably connected with the lower casing by a pin. |
| US09999285B2 |
Aluminum tube-coated novel hair curler
Disclosed is fabric taped aluminum tubes novel hair curler, relating to hairdressing apparatus field. Two ends of upper aluminum tube and lower aluminum tube are clamped onto connector and front stopper support; upper elastic sheet, upper iron sheet and first MCH are arranged inside upper aluminum tube with upper fabric outside; clamping sheet, with one end fixedly connected with lower other side of handle key via screws, is arranged on outer surface of upper fabric; FUSE, silicon gel stopper, lower elastic sheet, lower iron sheet and second MCH are arranged inside lower aluminum tube with lower fabric outside; front stopper is fixedly connected with one end of front stopper support via screws. Special fabrics coated on two semicircular aluminum tubes can generate negative ions, lock moisture and prevent moisture loss, thereby well protecting hair softer; the antistatic, silk-like curler is simple and convenient in operation and more comfortable. |
| US09999284B1 |
Folding collapsible luggage
A folding collapsible luggage includes a folding collapsible luggage body selectively set between a collapsed position and an extended position, two base blocks fixedly mounted at the bottom side of the folding collapsible luggage body, a retractable handle assembly including two outer tubes fastened to the folding collapsible luggage body and respectively pivotally connected to the base blocks, and two spring-loaded pushers respectively mounted in the base blocks and abutted against the respective bottom ends of the outer tubes for facilitating biasing of the folding collapsible luggage body between the collapsed position and the extended position and stopping the folding collapsible luggage body in the collapsed or extended position positively. |
| US09999278B2 |
Self-fitting, self-adjusting, automatically adjusting and/or automatically fitting shoe/sneaker/footwear
Provided is a self-fitting and automatically adjustable footwear wherein the shoe upper and/or shoe tongue have or are attached to a shape memory material (“SMM”). Upon stimulation, the SMM deforms and brings the footwear to self-assemble about a foot, which further brings two clasp members close to each other and facilitates the clasp thereof to form a self-assembled and closed footwear. The clasp members may be integrated with straps or shoelaces, and optionally SMM. The footwear may include a motor, a control unit, and sensors which enable a motor-actuated fine tensioning of the footwear. A push button to enable manual opening of the footwear may be affixed on the footwear or removably attached to multiple surfaces/locations. The entire assembly generates data transmittable to health care providers and other data trackers. The footwear may include a battery, which may be charged by placing the footwear on a charge dock station. |
| US09999276B2 |
Sole structures and articles of footwear having a lightweight midsole with segmented protective elements
Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) a lightweight foam midsole component for supporting the foot; and (b) a plurality of heavier and/or denser cage components covering selected areas of the midsole component. Spaces are provided between the cage components. These spaces may be sized, shaped, and oriented to define and/or correspond to flexion lines of the foot and/or to produce a more natural flex motion to the sole. The soles additionally may include one or more outsole components, e.g., on bottom surface(s) of the cage component(s) and/or the foam midsole. These sole structures may be engaged with an upper to form a shoe. The uppers may include one or more lace receiving openings supported by elongated wire or textile components. Methods of making footwear including such uppers and/or sole structures also are described. |
| US09999275B2 |
Golf shoe with an outsole having wave-like flex channels
A golf shoe has an upper, a midsole, and an outsole. The outsole includes a plurality of wave-like flex channels, surrounded by a hard base material. The hard base material provides stiffness for support and stability while the flex channels allow the outsole to bend when a user walks or swings a golf club. The outsole also has a plurality of receptacles for attaching and removing cleats, providing traction between the golf shoe and a ground surface. |
| US09999274B2 |
Shoe having multiple sole members
A shoe comprises a sole and an upper. The sole comprises a lower sole member and an upper sole member. The lower sole member includes a plurality of sipes and a longitudinal cavity. The longitudinal cavity is at least in a sole midfoot region and extends downwardly from a top surface of the lower sole member. The plurality of sipes extend upwardly from the bottom surface of the lower sole member and intersect the longitudinal cavity such that the plurality of sipes and the longitudinal cavity combine to define a plurality of through openings. The upper sole member is within the cavity and covers the plurality of through openings. |
| US09999268B2 |
Shirt stay
A device is disclosed which is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, can quickly and easily attach and detach from the shirt in any order, is effective at preventing a shirt from becoming untucked, does not pull on leg hair, provides knee support, and will not project the pants behind the knee outward when kneeling or sitting. As such, the device serves to keep formal attire tucked and taught, promoting an all-day impeccable professional appearance without undue burden or discomfort. |
| US09999267B2 |
Articles of apparel including encapsulated insulation panels and methods of making the same
Articles of apparel including an encapsulated insulation panel with a plurality of spaced apart insulation sections, methods of making the encapsulated insulation panels, and methods of making the articles of appeal are provided. Methods of making articles of apparel may include bonding an encapsulated insulation panel to a first fabric layer with an adhesive film. Methods of making articles of apparel may also include coupling the encapsulated insulation panel to a second fabric layer with an adhesive tape to form a multilayer fabric. The bonding and coupling of an encapsulated insulation panel to the fabric layers may be performed with using one or more presses. |
| US09999261B2 |
Bra with a reversible effect of bringing the breasts closer together
A bra with a reversible effect of bringing the breasts closer together includes two cups linked together by a bridge portion and an adjustment device for adjusting the distance between the cups located at the bridge portion. The adjustment device includes a first fastening element and a second fastening element arranged on either side of the bridge portion and movable relative to each other between a coupled position in which the two cups are brought closer together and an uncoupled position in which the two cups are moved apart. |
| US09999260B2 |
E-cigarette personal vaporizer
A portable, personal storage and carrying case for an e-liquid e-cigarette PV in which the case includes: a refillable PV that is removable from the case; an electrical power source for re-charging a rechargeable battery in the PV; a user-replaceable reservoir for holding e-liquid; and an electrical or electronic pump adapted to transfer e-liquid from the reservoir to a chamber in the PV, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the case has closed and open positions, and lifts up the removable PV when in the open position to enable a user to readily withdraw the PV from the case. |
| US09999259B2 |
E-cigarette personal vaporizer
A portable, personal storage and carrying case for an e-liquid e-cigarette PV in which the case includes: an electrical power source for re-charging a rechargeable battery in the PV; a user-replaceable reservoir for holding e-liquid; and an electrical or electronic pump adapted to transfer e-liquid from the reservoir to a chamber in the PV, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the PV includes indicators that show when e-liquid equivalent to a single cigarette is present in the PV and when that e-liquid equivalent to a single cigarette has been consumed. |
| US09999256B2 |
Heating smokable material
An apparatus comprising a smokable material heater, configured to heat a first region of smokable material to a volatizing temperature sufficient to volatize a component of smokable material and to concurrently heat a second region of smokable material to a temperature lower than said volatizing temperature but which is sufficient to prevent condensation of volatized components of the smokable material. A method of heating smokable material is also described. |
| US09999255B2 |
Electronic cigarette with a blocking module
An electronic cigarette is disclosed. The electronic cigarette comprises a sleeve, a battery module, an atomizing unit and a blocking module arranged in the sleeve and a reservoir formed in the sleeve. The atomizing unit is electrically connected to the battery module, the blocking module is configured to isolate the battery module and the reservoir, a ventilation hole is disposed on the blocking module for achieving air communication between the atomizing unit and the battery module; wherein the ventilation hole is in the closed state before a first use of the electronic cigarette; when the electronic cigarette is used, the blocking module is switched to make the ventilation hole in the open state, so as to allow air to enter the ventilation hole and pass through the atomizing unit to carry the aerosol generated by the atomizing unit. |
| US09999253B2 |
Atomizer and electronic cigarette having same
The present disclosure relates to an atomizer for an electronic cigarette. The atomizer includes a housing, a liquid chamber, an atomizing unit, and a deformable valve. The liquid chamber is in the housing and configured for storing tobacco liquid. The liquid chamber has a liquid injecting opening. The atomizing unit is configured for absorbing and atomizing the tobacco liquid. The deformable valve is arranged in the liquid injecting opening. The valve is capable of being pushed open by an external injector, so that the tobacco liquid can be injected into the liquid chamber. The valve is capable of restoring to its original shape to seal the liquid injecting opening when the injector is removed. |
| US09999252B2 |
Atomization assembly and electronic cigarette
The present invention discloses an atomization assembly and an electronic cigarette. An atomization assembly comprises a transparent atomization sleeve. One end of the atomization sleeve is connected to a connection column, and the other end of the atomization sleeve is detachably connected to an atomization core configured to atomize smoke tar. A vent-pipe with two ends being inserted into the connection column and the atomization core respectively is sheathed in the atomization sleeve, and a first oil storage container for storing the smoke tar is formed between the atomization sleeve and the vent-pipe. The following advantageous effects can be achieved: the user can disassemble the suction nozzle cover at regular time to clean the liquid smoke stored in the oil storage container; besides, it is convenient to change the atomization core, to view the residual smoke tar and to add the smoke tar. |
| US09999251B2 |
Atomization assembly and electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette, comprising an atomization assembly for atomizing e-liquid and a battery assembly for supplying power to the atomization assembly; the battery assembly comprises a battery sleeve, a battery provided in the battery sleeve, an end cover provided on one end of the battery sleeve and a control module, the battery is connected electrically to the control module; a fastening sleeve and a battery electrode assembly for connecting electrically with the atomization electrode are provided on the other end of the battery sleeve; the battery electrode assembly comprises a battery electrode connected electrically with the atomization electrode, an insulating cover for isolating the battery electrode from outside electrically, an elastic member for elastically connecting the battery electrode and the insulating cover; an accommodation space is provided in the insulating cover, the battery electrode is provided compressibly in the accommodation space via the elastic member. |
| US09999249B2 |
Aerosol inhaling device
An exemplary aerosol inhaling device includes a liquid supply, an atomizing device, and a power supply. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The atomizing device configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The power supply is electrically connected with the atomizing device. The power supply is configured for supplying the atomizing device power. |
| US09999247B2 |
Aerosol generating device with heater assembly
An aerosol generating device is provided, including a housing configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate having an internal cavity; a heating element configured to be received within the internal cavity of the substrate, and a positioning mechanism coupled to the heating element and to the housing being configured to move the heating element between a plurality of heating positions within the cavity. There is also provided an aerosol generating device including a housing configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate, a heating element configured to heat a portion of the substrate, and a positioning mechanism configured to move the heating element from a first position next to a first portion of the substrate, to a second position remote from the substrate, and then to a third position next to a second portion of the substrate. |
| US09999246B2 |
Non-burning type flavor inhaler
A non-combustion-type flavor inhaler containing a heat source and a holding member for detachably holding the heat source. The heat source includes a latent heat storage material containing a sugar alcohol of four or more carbons atoms. |
| US09999245B1 |
Electronic cigarettes having concealable mouthpieces and methods of using the same
Present disclosure relates to electronic cigarettes having concealable mouthpiece and methods of using the same. In certain embodiments, the electronic cigarette includes: an E-liquid storage tank for storing E-liquid, a concealable mouthpiece assembly having a concealable mouthpiece to be concealed in a mouthpiece cover, a vaporizer assembly, and an E-liquid separation mechanism. The E-liquid storage tank is positioned on the E-liquid separation mechanism and the E-liquid separation base is rotatably positioned on a vaporizer base. The E-liquid separation mechanism has the E-liquid separation base and an E-liquid separation silicone gel ring to separate the E-liquid from the E-liquid storage tank from the vaporizer assembly. When a user rotates the E-liquid storage tank against the vaporizer base in a first direction, the concealable mouthpiece is raised upward for user to use. When user rotates E-liquid storage tank against vaporizer base in an opposite direction, concealable mouthpiece is concealed in mouthpiece cover. |
| US09999239B2 |
Methods and compositions for animal feed
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions that are useful in producing, feeding and growing animals. Compositions of the present invention comprise an extracted mineral element composition as disclosed herein. Animal lifespan and production is improved when provided with compositions comprising an extracted mineral element composition. |
| US09999238B2 |
Buttiauxella sp. phytase variants
Provided herein are variants of Buttiauxella sp. phytases that may be used in industrial applications including methods for starch liquefaction, alcohol fermentations and for enhancing phosphate digestion in foods and animal feeds. |
| US09999236B2 |
Confectionery composition comprising a fat system
A confectionery composition comprising an edible shell having a filling therein. The filling comprises a fat system and has a solid fat content (SFC) of 35 to 65% at 0° C. and 1 to 8% at 30° C. In particular embodiments the fat system is prepared from palm oil midfraction. The filling is soft at low temperature so that it is palatable. However, it does not melt at ambient temperatures and therefore does not require refrigeration/freezing for storage or transport. |
| US09999235B2 |
Ready-to-drink tea beverage comprising cellulose microfibrils derived from plant parenchymal tissue
The invention relates to a ready-to-drink tea beverage comprising water, tea solids, protein and primary cell wall material. The primary cell wall material is derived from plant parenchymal tissue and has been treated to contain at least partially disentangled cellulose microfibrils. The invention further relates to a method for preparing said ready-to-drink tea beverage comprising the steps of •—mixing at least part of the water and primary cell wall material; and •—subjecting this mixture to mechanical energy and/or cavitation. |
| US09999234B1 |
Apparatus for skinning poultry products
A poultry skinner includes conveyors to engage the upper and lower surfaces of a poultry product. A rotatably mounted gripper engages the lower surface of the poultry. A pinch block with an arcuate surface is mounted in closely spaced relationship to the gripper fins for trapping the poultry product skin. The upper conveyor belt extends around laterally-oriented guides that mount in frame members at the sides of the food product path, and springs bias the belt outwardly to press the food product against the gripper and to take up slack in the belt by vertical movement of the ends of the guides. The gripper and the pinch block mount, with an adjusting mechanism, to end supports so the components may be removed as a unit and the position of the pinch block relative to the gripper may be adjusted. |
| US09999230B2 |
Method for producing a baked article which is assembled in the manner of a sandwich, and also baked article comprising two baked product parts of substantially plate-like design and a filling layer arranged between the two baked product parts
The invention relates to a method for producing a baked article which is assembled in the manner of a sandwich and has two baked product parts which are of substantially plate-like design and have in each case an inner face and an outer face, and a filling layer arranged between the two baked product parts. Furthermore, the invention relates to a baked article, comprising two baked product parts which are of substantially plate-like design and have in each case an inner face and an outer face, and a filling layer arranged between the two baked product parts. |
| US09999226B2 |
Water-borne antimicrobial formulations with hydrogen peroxide
This invention relates to regenerable antimicrobial coatings with long-lasting efficacy for use in medical applications including implants, medical instruments or devices, and hospital equipment. The same coatings would also have broad utility in the consumer, industrial, and institutional markets. The coating technology would be based on sequestration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) by zinc oxide binders incorporated into the coatings. |
| US09999225B2 |
Silver nanoparticle-enhanced photosensitizers
The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of killing bacteria using a surface plasmon coupled to a photosensitizer. A nanostructure (10) may include a silver nanoparticle core (12), a mesoporous silica shell (14), and a photosensitizer (16). A method of killing bacteria may include contacting bacteria with a nanostructure (10) including a silver nanoparticle core (12), a mesoporous silica shell (14), and a photosensitizer (16) to form a blend and exposing the blend to light. |
| US09999222B2 |
Herbicidal combination comprising azines
The present invention relates to herbicidal combinations comprising at least one compound of formula (I) (component a) and at least one further compound selected from herbicidally active compounds (component b) and/or safeners (component c) wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd are inter alia H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, OH, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkylthio, etc.; R1 is inter alia H, OH, S(O)2NH2, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc.; R2 is inter alia H, halogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C3-C6-alkynyl, etc.; R3 is inter alia H, halogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc; R4 is inter alia H, halogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc; or R3 and R4 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a moiety selected from the group consisting of carbonyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkenyl and three- to six-membered heterocyclyl, and R5 is inter alia H, OH, S(O)2NH2, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc; including their agriculturally acceptable salts or N-oxides; and at least one further compound selected from herbicide compounds b) and safeners c) and mixtures thereof. |
| US09999219B2 |
Spray oil and method of use therof for controlling turfgrass pests
A paraffinic spray oil and a method of using the spray oil for controlling turfgrass pests is disclosed. The spray oil comprises paraffinic oil and a quick break emulsifier, which is formulated as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion for use. The paraffinic oil and emulsifier are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 95:5 to about 99.95:0.05, and preferably from about 98.5:1.5 to about 99.9:0.1. When applied to turfgrass, the O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass to contact pests thereon. When provided at sufficient paraffinic oil dosages, generally at least about 0.5 gal oil/acre and preferably in the range of about 0.5 gal/acre to about 60 gal/acre, the spray oil is effective in controlling a variety of turfgrass pests, particularly insect and fungal pests, with little or no phytotoxic effects. Further, use of the spray oil as indicated for controlling turfgrass pests also enhances the growth of turfgrass. |
| US09999213B2 |
Multi function photo electro acoustic ions drone
An autonomous drone integrated with wide bandwidth, high energy acoustic wave generators sent to evict and eradicate agricultural pests within a patrolling area. The drone hovering close to a plant bombards its leaves and fruits with high energy acoustic waves via frequency and tone determined by an onboard synthesizer through acoustic power amplified to drive the sideways and bottom mounted acoustic wave generators. Agricultural pests such as caterpillar, beetle and the like are bombarded with powerful acoustic waves causing their bodies to vigorously vibrate and resonate with synthesizer frequency to dislodge or kill the pests. Other insects such as moths are forced airborne by a propeller's strong downdraft and are electrocuted by integrated high voltage screens. Inside a hotel room, the drone hovers close to a surface of a bedding mattress, bombarding the surfaces with powerful acoustic waves tuned to frequencies that cause bed bugs to resonate and die. |
| US09999212B2 |
Insect traps and monitoring system
A discrete and safe automated insect monitoring system includes a housing, an interior chamber within the housing, and a light source arranged within the housing to illuminate at least a portion of a floor surface of the interior chamber. A multi-pixel optical sensor is arranged within the housing so that a field of view of the sensor comprehends a substantial portion of the floor surface. A processing circuit arranged within the housing receives optical data from the multi-pixel optical sensor, analyzes the optical data to detect the intrusion of an insect or other object into the interior chamber by comparing most recently received optical data to previously received optical data, and generates an indication in response to detecting the intrusion of an insect or other object. Detection and/or classification results can be wirelessly forwarded to another device, to alert appropriate personnel. |
| US09999209B2 |
Tip rod and fishing rod having the same
A tip rod made of a fiber reinforced resin has a solid structure at least at its distal end portion. The tip rod is formed by dispersing reinforcement fibers in a matrix resin, molding the matrix resin that contains the reinforcement fibers into a prescribed shape, and heating the molded matrix resin that contains the reinforcement fibers to be cured. An average diameter of the reinforcement fibers is 3 to 15 μm, an average length of the reinforcement fibers is 0.5 to 10 mm, a content of the fibers dispersed in the matrix resin is 3 to 50 wt %. The solid structure of the tip rod includes an outer layer, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer in which the reinforcement fibers are directed in a different direction for each layer. Alternatively the structure may include the outer layer and the inner layer. |
| US09999206B2 |
Model and method for a transgenic bovidae expressing cardiac fibrosis and associated pathology
Herein provided are a model and method for a transgenic a bovidae having an TGF-β1 gene inserted into the bovidae genome and capable of expressing higher than normal levels of TGF-β1 in cardiac muscle. |
| US09999203B2 |
Animal training using cognitive enhancement
Methods are disclosed to enhance the training potential of a domestic animal during training, thereby shortening the training period and/or increasing the effectiveness of the training. The method involves first administering to the domestic animal a pharmaceutical composition comprising a cognitive enhancing agent in an amount effective to improve cognitive function. The enhanced cognition allows the domestic animal to learn to perform a task and/or to change its existing behavior more effectively and on an accelerated basis. Therefore, while the animal's cognitive function is enhanced, the method then involves conditioning the domestic animal to perform a task or change an existing behavior. |
| US09999200B1 |
Dog waste collection device
A dog waste collection device. The device allows a dog owner to place a disposable bag behind a dog to capture dog waste before the waste touches the ground. A collection assembly on the device holds a top edge of a disposable bag in a spaced apart position. Tangs mounted on the collection assembly are used to engage the disposable bag. A shaft slide is used to release the disposable bag without touching the waste or the bag. When the bag is used, movement of a shaft slide on the device will allow the disposable bag to release, bag and all, into a waste receptacle. |
| US09999195B1 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH288180
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH288180. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH288180, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH288180 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 CH288180. |
| US09999193B1 |
Soybean cultivar 65090203
A soybean cultivar designated 65090203 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 65090203, to the plants of soybean cultivar 65090203, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 65090203, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 65090203. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 65090203. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 65090203, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 65090203 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US09999190B1 |
Soybean cultivar 54172927
A soybean cultivar designated 54172927 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 54172927, to the plants of soybean cultivar 54172927, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 54172927, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 54172927. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54172927. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54172927, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 54172927 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US09999188B1 |
Soybean cultivar S160149
A soybean cultivar designated S160149 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S160149, to the plants of soybean cultivar S160149, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S160149, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S160149. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S160149. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S160149, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S160149 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US09999187B2 |
Inbred corn line WCC153
Inbred corn line, designated WCC153, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line WCC153, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line WCC153, and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line WCC153 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line WCC153 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. 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 WCC153. |
| US09999184B1 |
Inbred corn line D054062
An inbred corn line, designated D054062, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line D054062, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line D054062 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line D054062 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line D054062, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line D054062 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods. |
| US09999182B2 |
Machine harvestable pepper
The present invention provides pepper ideotypes and pepper plants with machine harvestable traits combined with desirable agronomic traits. The present invention also provides methods of making such plants and methods of using such plants to produce additional machine harvestable pepper plants. |
| US09999180B2 |
Timber-working head and method of operation
A timber-working head and method of operation are provided. The head has a frame to which first and second arms are pivotally connected. Respective linear drive actuators pivot the respective arms relative to the frame to open and close them. At least one processor controls application of pressure by the linear drive actuators such that the arms grasp timber to be processed by the head. The position of the linear actuators is used to determine whether the timber is offset from a feed axis of the frame beyond a predetermined distance, and the application of pressure by one of the linear actuators to reduce the offset to be within the predetermined distance. |
| US09999178B2 |
Cam for a windrow merger and pickup head having a variable radius
A windrow merger includes heads having cams that control the speed of the tines. The cam is configured with a section that slows the speed of the tines while passing a lower front portion of the path of rotation to lift material from the ground at lower speeds and therefore handles the material more gently at the point of pickup. The cam is configured to accelerate the tines at the point where the lifted material is propelled rearward from the pickup assembly. The merger heads also include a widened conveyor that is configured with an upper surface extending rearward and slightly downward to further evenly distribute material across the width of the conveyor. The heads are supported on skids that have a linkage connecting the skids at each end of the head with one of the skids having a mechanism that acts as a master to control the slave of the linked opposite skid. |
| US09999177B2 |
Method of engaging and utilizing an attachment on a power unit
A system and method for detachably securing an attachment to a zero-turn utility vehicle such as a zero-turn, stand-on mower. The system includes a mounting assembly provided on a hydraulically operated support member on the utility vehicle's frame; and a connector assembly provided on the attachment. The mounting assembly includes a pivotable plate member that is inserted into the complementary shaped connector assembly. The plate member includes a locking rod at an upper end. The connector assembly has side walls and a top wall that surround the plate member when the mounting assembly is engaged with the connector assembly. The top wall overhangs and captures the locking rod between the top wall and a back wall of the attachment. A locking mechanism secures the mounting assembly and connector assembly together. Moving the attachment is accomplished by actuating the hydraulic system on the utility vehicle to move the support member. |
| US09999174B2 |
Method for metering granular material and apparatus for metering granular material
A method for metering granular material, such as seeds, fertilizer, or the like. By way of the method, the granular material being carried and conveyed by an airflow is directed through a feed tube into a metering unit, and guided therein along an approximately circular arc path and tangentially directed into an outlet tube, which is adjacent to the metering unit. The airflow being guided through the outlet tube and carrying and conveying the granular material, which is being conveyed in approximately equal spacing, is conveyed and/or accelerated within the metering unit by means of at least one conveyor disk or fan disk, which is electromotively driven at a regulatable rotational speed and which rotates approximately concentrically within the metering unit. The drive speed is increased or reduced based on a detected torque of the electromotive drive of the at least one rotating conveyor disk or fan disk. |
| US09999173B2 |
Method and device for avoiding seed-metering errors in planters
A solution for avoiding errors during the seed-metering process in planters comprises the following: autonomous electricity generation to power a monitoring system; monitoring the seed loading in a seed meter (pre-sensor); monitoring clogging of the seed meter by seeds (post-sensor); monitoring obstructions in the seed duct (post-sensor); processing the monitoring data; transmitting the processed data wirelessly to a central monitoring unit for follow-up and decision-making by an operator. A solution is provided for avoiding errors during the seed-metering process in planters, allowing the operator of the machine to be automatically alerted immediately after the error occurs, and also for permanently monitoring the quality of the planting process by means of a wireless data transmission system powered by an autonomous electric unit, dispensing with external batteries and power cables. |
| US10004170B2 |
Electronic component mounter
There is provided an electronic component mounter configured to include a supplier holder in which a radial lead type electronic component supplier can be mounted, and to cause a mounting head to hold a radial lead type electronic component so as to mount the component on a board positioned by a board holder. The electronic component mounter includes a tape guide passage that guides a tape body after the radial lead type electronic components are picked up from the tape body. The electronic component supplier is configured to further include a posture converter that converts a posture of the tape body from a posture perpendicular to a horizontal plane to a posture parallel to the horizontal plane, after the radial lead type electronic components are picked up from the tape body, and that introduces the tape body to the tape guide passage. |
| US10004164B2 |
Plenums for removable modules
A rack frame includes a first plenum to serve as a first structural member and to supply air based on a blind-mate supply interface. A second plenum is to serve as a second structural member and to exhaust air based on a blind-mate exhaust interface. The first plenum is to structurally support and supply air for a removable module, and the second plenum is to structurally support and exhaust air from the removable module. |
| US10004163B2 |
Integrated environmental control for electronic equipment enclosures
Embodiments include systems and methods for integrated control of environmental conditions in an equipment enclosure. For example, a novel airflow inlet structure can be installed into a primary airflow path of the equipment enclosure. The airflow inlet structure can include an integrated electrostatic filter sub-structure and an integrated electromagnetic radiation (EMR) control sub-structure. During operation of equipment within the enclosure, air drawn through the equipment enclosure can flow through the primary airflow path in such a way as to flow through the electrostatic filter sub-structure; and the EMR control sub-structure can control EMR emitted by the equipment, such that EMR leaving the enclosure is attenuated to below a threshold level. |
| US10004160B1 |
Adaptive heat dissipation
An adaptive heat dissipation apparatus is provided, including two or more chamber walls forming a chamber volume having a first open side and a second open side, a heat source positioned at the first open side of the chamber volume, a heat conducting surface positioned at the second open side of the chamber volume, and a thermally-expansive material occupying a predetermined portion of the chamber volume. The thermally-expansive material expands to substantially fill the chamber volume at an ambient temperature above a predetermined temperature threshold and conducts heat from the heat source to the heat conducting surface. The thermally-expansive material contracts to leave an air gap when the ambient temperature is below the predetermined temperature threshold. |
| US10004152B2 |
Heat insulation sheet and method of manufacturing same
A heat insulation sheet includes: a heat insulation layer formed as a nanofiber web form having a plurality of pores by electrospinning a polymeric material; and an adhesion layer laminated on one or both sides of the heat insulation layer and formed as a nanofiber web form by electrospinning an adhesion material, to thereby be made thin and have a plurality of fine pores, and to thus improve heat insulation performance. |
| US10004151B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus having a display module which may be selectively set to a flat surface state or a curved surface state. The display apparatus having a display module includes a bendable display panel configured to display images, a first frame provided at a front of the display panel, and a second frame provided at a back of the display panel. The second frame includes a first bracket positioned at a back of the display panel, and a second bracket provided to be slidable with respect to the first bracket. |
| US10004140B2 |
Three-dimensional circuit substrate and sensor module using three-dimensional circuit substrate
A three-dimensional circuit substrate according to the present disclosure includes a base body and a wiring pattern formed on an outer surface of the base body. Also, the outer surface of the base body includes a mounting surface which faces the substrate when the three-dimensional circuit substrate is mounted onto the substrate, and an installation surface which is different from the mounting surface and is a surface where an electronic component is installable. Further, a recess is formed on a side where the mounting surface is provided in the base body. |
| US10004137B2 |
Printed circuit board assembly
The present invention provides a printed circuit board assembly including a substrate having a plurality of conductive layers vertically sandwiched between a first cap-insulation layer and a second cap-insulation layer. The substrate has a first part, a second part and a third part. For protecting the conductive layers from moisture, each of the areas of the conductive layers corresponding to the second part is smaller than the area of the first cap-insulation layer corresponding to the second part for at least a first predetermined percentage, and each of the areas of the conductive layers corresponding to the second part is smaller than the area of the second cap-insulation layer corresponding to the second part for at least the first predetermined percentage. |
| US10004133B2 |
Apparatus and techniques to treat substrates using directional plasma and reactive gas
An apparatus to treat a substrate. The apparatus may include a reactive gas source having a reactive gas outlet disposed in a process chamber, the reactive gas outlet to direct a first reactive gas to the substrate; a plasma chamber coupled to the process chamber and including an extraction plate having an extraction aperture extending along a first direction, disposed within the process chamber and movable along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction between a first position facing the reactive gas source and a second position facing the extraction aperture; and a gas flow restrictor disposed between the reactive gas outlet and the extraction aperture, the gas flow restrictor defining a differential pumping channel between at least the plasma chamber and substrate stage. |
| US10004132B2 |
Dose rate monitoring device
A dose rate monitoring device includes: a first energy compensation coefficient operation part obtaining a first energy compensation coefficient to incident radiation using the first compensation coefficient table, a first dose rate operation part obtaining a first compensation dose rate of incident radiation using the first energy compensation coefficient and G (E) function, a second energy compensation coefficient operation part obtaining a second energy compensation coefficient to incident radiation using a second compensation coefficient table, a second dose rate operation part obtaining a second compensation dose rate of incident radiation using a second energy compensation coefficient, a dose rate switching section which select an output according to the magnitude of a ratio of the first compensation dose rate to the second compensation dose rate, and a display operating section which displays the first compensation dose rate or the second compensation dose rate which the dose rate switching section outputs. |
| US10004127B2 |
Digital load control system providing power and communication via existing power wiring
A two-way load control system comprises a power device, such as a load control device for controlling an electrical load receiving power from an AC power source, and a controller adapted to be coupled in series between the source and the power device. The load control system may be installed without requiring any additional wires to be run, and is easily configured without the need for a computer or an advanced commissioning procedure. The power device receives both power and communication over two wires. The controller generates a phase-control voltage and transmits a forward digital message to the power device by encoding digital information in timing edges of the phase-control voltage. The power device transmits a reverse digital message to the controller via the power wiring. |
| US10004126B2 |
Lighting-system color-shift detection and correction
In a lighting system that emits light of a color within a color specification, the color is controlled by adding light from a single color-correcting light emitting device (light-emitting device) to a primary light-emitting device. In an illustrative embodiment, a color-detecting module can sense the color of the combined light emitted from both the primary and the color-correcting light-emitting devices. The color-control system can generate an amplitude control signal based on a signal indicative of the color sensed by the color-detecting module. A color range of the combined light of the primary and the color-correcting light-emitting devices can intersect a domain of the predetermined color specification, as the generated amplitude control signal spans the domain. Using a single color-correcting light-emitting device to maintain a lighting system's emitted color within a predetermined color specification can advantageously reduce system complexity. |
| US10004125B2 |
Automatically adjust sensor sample rates and modes based on sensor feedback and system state
A path light control device that can include a processor and light source, and any combination of ambient light sensors (ALS), passive infrared (PIR) sensors, accelerometers and compass sensors, where the sensor sampling mode and sampling period may be dynamically determined to permit the ALS to accurately measure an ambient light without excessive operation. The accelerometer and compass sensor may be provided to determine device movement and orientation to avoid sensor operation when movement or orientation of the device indicates that the data of the sensor is not applicable for proper device control. |
| US10004122B1 |
Solid-state circadian rhythm lamp and related control techniques
A solid-state circadian rhythm lamp and related control techniques are disclosed. The lamp may have a night/pre-sleep emissions mode in which it emits light having a correlated color temperature (CCT) of about 1,800-2,300 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light (400-495 nm) being such that it constitutes about 10% or less of the total light emitted. The lamp may have a day/wakeup emissions mode in which it emits light having a CCT of about 5,000-8,000 K, the spectral power ratio of blue light being such that it constitutes about 30% or more of the total light emitted. The lamp may have a general lighting mode in which it produces a combined light output having a CCT of about 2,500-5,000 K. The lamp driver may support emissions mode changing based on hysteresis relating to a lighting switch associated with a power socket hosting the lamp. |
| US10004121B2 |
LED driving device
A LED driving device is provided, which includes a LED string including at least one LED element, at least one channel connected to the at least one LED element, a current regulator configured to regulate a current flowing through the at least one channel according to at least one corresponding control voltage, and a control signal generating circuit configured to generate a control signal based on a difference between a reference voltage and a comparative voltage. The comparative voltage is determined based on a sensing voltage, and the sensing voltage corresponds to an LED current flowing through the LED string. The control signal generating circuit is further configured to generate the at least one corresponding control voltage based on the control signal. |
| US10004120B1 |
Techniques for providing environmental lighting using network infrastructure
A network switch and luminaire provide environmental lighting via network infrastructure. The network switch operates in a communication mode that communicates, via a network interface, data with the luminaire over a network. Some portion of the data may be lighting control information for the luminaire that is produced by a control device. The network uses a network protocol that provides power to the luminaire using a network cable, where the luminaire uses the power to illuminate a lighting element. In response to a signal received by an emergency control input on the network switch, the emergency circuitry switches the network switch from the communication mode to an emergency lighting mode. The emergency lighting mode bypasses the processor used for communicating data via the network interface, and provides, via the network cable attached to the network interface, only power to the luminaire. |
| US10004119B1 |
Low-cost LED driving circuit using high voltage
An LED driving circuit comprises an LED unit having a plurality of LEDs connected in series, coupled with a voltage charging and discharging unit and powered by a rectified AC voltage of an AC input voltage. A controllable current limiting unit or a current limiting unit in association with a switch connects the LED unit to ground. The voltage charging and discharging unit has first and second diodes connected to the LED unit, and a storage capacitor to form a charging path through the first diode and a discharging path through the second diode in order to provide a steady state capacitor voltage for reducing the number of LEDs connected in series in the LED unit. |
| US10004114B2 |
Induction heating cooker
An induction heating cooker includes a plurality of heating coils to heat a container, an inverter having a plurality of switching elements to be operated such that a high-frequency voltage is selectively supplied to the plurality of heating coils, and a control unit to control the operations of the plurality of switching elements such that the high-frequency voltage is time-divisionally supplied to a heating coil, on which the container is positioned, among the plurality of heating coils. By this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of inverters and manufacturing costs. In addition, since the thickness of the cooker is reduced, it is possible to reduce the overall size of the cooker. |
| US10004105B2 |
Method for network self-healing in cluster-tree structured wireless communication networks
Provided is a network self-healing method in which, when a link between a parent device and a child device breaks down in a wireless communication network of a cluster-tree structure in which a main communication device (referred to an access point (AP)) manages network operation, routers that are devices capable of having their child devices, and end devices that are devices incapable of having their child devices are associated with each other in a parent-child device relationship, the link is restored. When a router becomes an orphan device, the router makes network re-association in a cluster unit while maintaining synchronized operation with its child devices, and thus time, energy and signaling burden for network self-healing is largely reduced. |
| US10004104B2 |
Mobile communication system, base station, user terminal, and processor
A radio base station, user terminal, and apparatus in a mobile communication system including a plurality of cells corresponding to a plurality of frequency bands are configured to either transmit or receive a system information block indicating radio resources. The radio resources are used by a user terminal to transmit and/or receive a direct discovery signal for discovering another user terminal in proximity of the user terminal. The system information block includes information indicating a cycle of time resources reserved as the radio resources, information indicating one or more frequency bands selected from the plurality of frequency bands, and information indicating one or more resource blocks reserved as the radio resources in the one or more frequency bands. The radio base station, user terminal, and apparatus further configured to either transmit or receive change notification information, relating to a change of the radio resources, separately from the system information block. |
| US10004100B2 |
Mobile communication system, user terminal, and processor
A UE 100-1 and a UE 200-2 perform D2D communication that is direct device to device communication. The UE 100-1 transmits a D2D termination preliminary notification indicating that termination of the D2D communication is wished to the UE 100-2 during the D2D communication. The UE 100-1 terminates the D2D communication after transmitting the D2D termination preliminary notification. |
| US10004097B1 |
Reestablishment of a network connection with an end device node methods and apparatuses
In embodiments, a device may include a persistent storage medium, a wireless transceiver to send and receive data, and a control module coupled with the persistent storage medium and the wireless transceiver. In embodiments, the control module may establish a network connection, via the wireless transceiver, with an end device node in response to an association request received from the end node. The control module may then store an identifier associated with the end device node in the persistent storage medium to enable the network connection to be reestablished with the end device node in the event that the network connection with the end device node is lost. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10004096B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method of wirelessly transmitting and receiving data
A wireless media player and a related system and methodology are disclosed. One aspect of the wireless media player system pertains to a virtual connector system, apparatus, and method for the automatic establishment of wireless connectivity with other electronic devices. In one embodiment, the media player device employs the use of integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to exchange communication settings, media capability, and other parameters with an external device that also has integrated RFID technology. The automatic exchange of settings and other information via a proximity-based RFID data exchange allows a media player to quickly establish a secure communication link with another device via a commonly supported wireless protocol such as Ultra Wideband (UWB) or Bluetooth. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of using the captured media capability of the connecting device to customize certain menu options and software parameters in the media player. |
| US10004093B2 |
PTP interaction association system supporting connection between audio electronic product and internet
The present invention relates to a kind of Internet of Things technology, and in particular to a PTP interactive interconnected system supporting a connection of an electronic audio product with the Internet. The system comprises a communication terminal product supporting the PTP interactive interconnected system, a URL electronic data device, an electronic audio product and a numeric mark, wherein the electronic audio product supports sound playing; the communication terminal product supports the input of the numeric mark corresponding to the sound playing; and an operating system of the communication terminal product receives an instruction from the numeric mark, calls out paired URL electronic data stored in the URL electronic data device, and sends a relevant request to a back-end server after processing the paired URL electronic data, and the back-end server returns an electronic file associated with the URL electronic data according to the relevant request. |
| US10004091B2 |
Communication apparatus, control method, and storage medium
A communication apparatus according to the present invention includes a storage unit that stores, when the communication apparatus is connected to a first wireless network at a predetermined position, information about the predetermined position, a detection unit that detects whether the communication apparatus exists within a predetermined range including the predetermined position, and a transmission unit that transmits predetermined information, for connecting another communication apparatus to the first wireless network, to the another communication apparatus using a second communication system with a lower power consumption than a first communication system used in the first wireless network in response to the detection unit detecting that the communication apparatus exists within the predetermined range. |
| US10004090B2 |
Queue-based MAC protocol with subcarrier allocation optimization
A MAC protocol, useful for WLANs, is provided for random access over a channel. The protocol includes three concurrent processes. The channel includes a contention subchannel and a transmission subchannel. In the contention process, all nodes use the standard RTS/CTS mechanism operated on the contention subchannel to contend for a transmission right. When one node gains the right, all the nodes store the contention result into their respective contention queue (CQ) buffers. In the transmission process, the nodes sequentially transmit their data over the transmission subchannel according to the order of the nodes stored in the CQ buffers. When one node finishes transmission, the CQ buffers are updated. The contention and transmission processes are connected by the queuing process for dynamically updating each node's CQ buffer. When OFDM is used in a random-access system, numbers of data subcarriers in both subchannels for maximizing the system throughput are given. |
| US10004088B2 |
Method for signalling random access channels
In UMTS WCDMA a new RACH-based uplink is being discussed. The resources defined for this new “E-RACH” need to be signalled to the UE. This should avoid disturbing the signalling to existing terminals, i.e. that are not aware of E-RACH. This could be done for E-RACH by repeating the kind of signalling defined for R99 RACH and transmitted on the BCH (Broadcast Control Channel). However, this would imply a significant extra load on the BCH, which is undesirable.The invention is based on the recognition that E-DCH resources can be defined efficiently at least partly with reference to the R99 RACH resources. This can be done in such a way that no additional signalling is required on the BCH. |
| US10004087B2 |
System and method for decoding data carried on colliding channels
An apparatus may communicate with at least two networks. The apparatus may be configured to opportunistically decode a channel from a first network and a channel from a second network in order to receive data from both networks. The apparatus may determine whether first data carried on a paging channel (PCH) is decodable from a subset of slots that carry the PCH. The subset of slots may be included in a set of slots that carry the PCH. When the PCH collides with a physical multicast channel (PMCH), the apparatus may decode second data carried on the PMCH instead of the first data when the first data is determined to be decodable from the subset of slots that carry the PCH, and decode the first data instead of the second data when the first data is not determined to be decodable from the subset of slots that carry the PCH. |
| US10004086B2 |
Method and apparatus for reporting buffer status for device to device communication in a wireless communication system
Methods and apparatuses for improving device to device (D2D) communication are disclosed herein. One method includes a user equipment (UE) triggering a buffer status report (BSR) upon configuration or setup of radio resource allocation mode 1 for D2D communication while the UE has data available for transmission for D2D communication. The method further includes the UE transmitting a Medium Access Control (MAC) Control Element corresponding to the BSR. |
| US10004082B2 |
System and method for dynamic channel allocation
An exemplary system and method for dynamic channel allocation in an LMR system includes using one or more preference indicators to dynamically determine a channel allocation priority to be used for channel allocation when channel allocation requests are received. The preference indicators may include a channel failure indicator (e.g. a channel health indicator based on repeater failures), a channel priority indicator, a radio frequency interference indicator, a high reflected power indicator, an excessive current drain indicator, a loss of backbone communications indicator, and a channel usage indicator. If more than one preference indicator is used, the channel priority ranking may be determined using any of a variety of weightings and prioritizations of the various preference indicators to dynamically generate the channel allocation priority. The dynamic channel allocation system may include one or more site controllers, servers, and/or one or more processors configured to implement the method of dynamic channel allocation. |
| US10004079B2 |
Method, apparatus, and computer program product for wireless short-range communication channel selection
An example embodiment enables wireless devices to adapt their channel maps when initiating connection to avoid interference, comprising receiving, by an apparatus, wireless device discovery messages from one or more other wireless devices in wireless networks not connected to the apparatus, one or more of the received wireless discovery messages including channel information indicating status of one or more channels; creating, by the apparatus, a channel map that is at least partly based on the status of the one more channels indicated in the received one or more wireless device discovery messages; and selecting, by the apparatus, channels for setting up wireless communication with another wireless device, the channels being selected at least partly based on the channel map created by the apparatus. |
| US10004076B1 |
Selecting wireless communication channels based on signal quality metrics
In a general aspect, a wireless communication channel is selected based on signal quality metrics. In some aspects, a first wireless communication device receives a first set of signals based on wireless signals transmitted through a space on a first wireless communication channel from a second wireless communication device. A signal quality metric value is computed based on the first set of signals, and a second wireless communication channel is selected based on a determination that the value of the signal quality metric does not meet a quality criterion for a motion detection process. The first wireless communication device receives a second set of signals based on wireless signals transmitted through the space on the second wireless communication channel from the second wireless communication device, and the motion detection process is executed to detect motion of an object in the space based on the second set of signals. |
| US10004075B2 |
Communication control apparatus, communication control method, and communication system
There is provided a communication control apparatus including a parameter acquisition unit that acquires parameters to calculate coverage of secondary systems from a secondary usage node operating the secondary systems on a frequency channel allocated to a primary system, a calculation unit that calculates the coverage of the secondary systems using the parameters acquired by the parameter acquisition unit, and an interference control unit that notifies a detection node that detects neighboring secondary systems of the secondary systems, of coverage information representing the coverage of the secondary systems calculated by the calculation unit. |
| US10004074B2 |
Transmission coordination within multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications
Transmission coordination within multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. Within wireless communication systems, there can be various wireless communication devices therein that are not all compliant with a common capability set, communication protocol, communication standard, recommended practice, etc. For example, some communication systems may have some wireless communication devices characterized as ‘legacy’ wireless communication devices, and other wireless communication devices therein may be newer and compliant with newer capability sets, communication protocols, communication standards, recommended practices, etc. In such instances, coordination of transmissions among the various wireless communication devices may be made, when performing simultaneous transmissions, by ensuring that transmissions of devices on different channels is made when aligned on a common boundary of an OFDM symbol. Alternatively, such simultaneous transmissions may be made when offset by some multiple of OFDM symbol duration. When performing non-simultaneous transmissions, transmissions may be made based on channel availability. |
| US10004073B1 |
Hierarchichal beam management
Information associated with a communication service need of the user is received from a user of a client computer system. A set of communication service requirements that indicate satellite resources required to satisfy the communication service need of the user are computed based on the received information, and transmitted to a server computer system. A first beam plan that satisfies the set of communication service requirements is received from the server computer system. The first beam plan includes information on satellite beams and spectra for allocation to the user when the first beam plan is deployed to provide a communication service to the user that satisfies the communication service need of the user. Instructions are transmitted to the server computer system to deploy the first beam plan. Information is received from the server computer system indicating that the first beam plan is deployed. |
| US10004070B2 |
Method and system for sharing frequency spectrum between GSM system and LTE system
The disclosure discloses a method for sharing a frequency spectrum between a GSM system and a LTE system. The method includes: avoiding fixed channels of the LTE system of a current cell when allocating frequency points of the GSM system to the current cell and a neighbor cell interfering with the current cell; frequency domain resources allocated to users and indicated by Physical Downlink Share Channels (PDSCHs) and Physical Uplink Share Channels (PUSCHs) of the LTE system are not located on same frequency resources with frequency points of the GSM system of the current cell and the neighbor cell interfering with the current cell. |
| US10004069B2 |
Wireless Terminal
There is provided a wireless terminal including: a frame allocating unit performing an allocation process on a frame to be transmitted to another wireless terminal; a first communication unit assigning a sequence number to the allocated frame and transmitting the frame to the another wireless terminal through a first channel or a first mode; a second communication unit assigning a sequence number to the allocated frame and transmitting the frame to the another wireless terminal through a second channel or a second mode, wherein the allocating unit allocates the frame to one of the first and second communication units; when changing the transmission source of the frame from the one to the other communication unit, a change notification frame including a transmission starting sequence number is transmitted to the another wireless terminal; and the frame allocating unit switches the allocation destination of the frame from the one to the other. |
| US10004064B2 |
Method for direct device-to-device communication of terminal in idle mode using similar random access procedures, and device therefor
The present document discloses a method for transmitting/receiving signals using direct device-to-device (D2D) communication by using similar random access procedures in a wireless communication system, and a device therefor. To this end, one aspect of the present invention provides a method whereby a base station supports the device-to-device (D2D) communication of a terminal in idle mode in a wireless communication system, the base station according to the method: receiving a first message, which corresponds to one among a predetermined number of signatures for D2D communication, from a D2D transmission terminal; and transmitting a second message, which comprises control information for D2D signal reception, to one or more D2D reception terminals including a terminal in idle mode, wherein the second message allows the terminal in idle mode to receive a third message comprising a D2D broadcast or groupcast signal transmitted by the D2D transmission terminal. |
| US10004062B2 |
Method and device for transmitting response information, and resource allocation for response information transmission according to transmission conditions in a wireless communication system
A method for allocating a resource for response information transmission and transmitting according to transmission conditions in a wireless communication system according to the present invention comprises the steps of: setting a specific field value of a control channel depending on the allocation method by determining a transmission method or transmission quantity of data to be transmitted to a user's terminal from a data channel, a method of generating response information of the data according to the transmission quantity or transmission method, and an allocation method for indicating the response information resource; transmitting the data channel including the transmitting data and the control channel to the user's terminal; confirming the response information, which is transmitted from a resource allocated by the allocation method, for the data transmitted from the user's terminal; and determining whether the transmitted data area retransmitted according to the confirmed response information. |
| US10004055B2 |
Method for a secure detach procedure in a radio telecommunication network
A method for performing a detach of a terminal registered to a telecommunication network is disclosed. The detach is performed by associating an identification for the terminal, deriving a signature for the identification, and allocating a pair consisting of the identification and the signature to the terminal. The method further includes sending the detach request including the identification and the identification signature from the registered terminal to the network. The detach request is received at the network and compared to a record of registration data of the terminal kept at the network. The terminal is detached from the network if the received detach request coincides with the record of registration data. |
| US10004053B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for physical broadcast channel (PBCH) assisted synchronization during a discontinuous reception (DRX) operation
A mobile communication device with a Radio Frequency (RF) unit and a processing unit is provided. The RF unit transmits and receives wireless signals to and from a service network. The processing unit configures the RF unit to communicate with the service network in a DRX operation, and uses a Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH) for synchronizing with the service network during the DRX operation. |
| US10004049B2 |
Controller for managing base station in heterogeneous network environment and managing method of the controller, and base station managing system
Disclosed is a controller managing a base station in a heterogeneous network environment constituted by a macro base station and a small cell base station group, including: a traffic managing unit managing traffic of the small cell base station group; and an operation controlling unit controlling an operation of at least one peripheral base station included in the small cell base station group based on the traffic of the small cell base station group, wherein the small cell base station group includes a center base station and the at least one peripheral base station and the small cell base station group is disposed in a macro cell configured by the macro base station. |
| US10004047B2 |
Method for performing power control for uplink transmission and user equipment
One embodiment of the present specification discloses a method for performing power control for an uplink transmission in user equipment. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a signal including information about a maximum modulation order among modulation schemes of a low order that can be used for an uplink transmission; comparing the modulation order set to be used for an uplink transmission with the modulation order included in the signal; and setting a transmission radio frequency (RF) unit into a first power mode if the modulation order set to be used for an uplink transmission is lower than or equal to the modulation order included in the signal. |
| US10004046B2 |
Power control method and user equipment in device to device communication in serving cell
The present disclosure provides a power control method in device to device (D2D) communication and a user equipment for performing the power control method. The method includes computing a power value of device to device (D2D) transmission of a user equipment performing D2D communication in a subframe in a serving cell, based on a power control adjustment state of a Long Term Evolution (LTE) wide area network (WAN) uplink channel of the user equipment and an offset or a ratio indicated by a transmit power control (TPC) command indicated in D2D grant or downlink control information (DCI) format 3/3A. |
| US10004045B2 |
Transmission power managing method of heterogeneous network system
Disclosed is a transmission power managing method of a heterogeneous network system, including: determining, when a first terminal communicates with a second terminal by using a first D2D transmission power value through a first communication network, whether a first cellular transmission power value of a third terminal satisfying a quality condition of the third terminal which communicates with a base station through a second communication network exists; determining, when the first cellular transmission power value exists and the third terminal communicates with the base station by using the first cellular transmission power value, whether a second D2D transmission power value of the first terminal satisfying a quality condition of the second terminal exists; and updating, by the first terminal, the first D2D transmission power value to the second D2D transmission power value when the second D2D transmission power value exists. |
| US10004042B2 |
Location information transmission apparatus
A location information transmission apparatus includes a location information measuring unit configured to receive a radio wave from outside to acquire location data, a storage unit configured to store the location data, a location information transmitting unit configured to transmit the location data stored in the storage unit to the outside, a movement detecting unit configured to detect an amount of movement, and a transmission control unit configured to, in a case where the movement detecting unit detects an amount of movement equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, cause the location data to be transmitted from the location information transmitting unit to the outside. |
| US10004038B2 |
Method of bypassing data and mobile device using the same
The present invention provides a method of bypassing data and a mobile device to establish a shared data path via a shared memory of the mobile device between network modules. The network modules may exchange data packets via the shared memory, and a processing unit of the mobile device enters into a sleep mode when the network modules exchange the data packets via the shared memory SM. The power consumption of the mobile device is therefore reduced. |
| US10004034B2 |
Network selection mechanisms
When a user of a mobile communication device is roaming in a visited network, an active network selection policy is formed of one or more partial policies. The partial policies typically include the network selection rules of the visited network, but may also include user home network rules, global network selection rules of the home network and/or further network selection rules of the home network. At least some of the partial policies, such as the network selection policy of the visited network, may be in accordance with Automatic Network Discovery and Selection Function (ANDSF) mechanisms. |
| US10004033B2 |
Method, apparatus, and computer program product for hop count usage in cluster selection
Embodiments enable access to a wireless communications medium. In example embodiments, a method comprises receiving first synchronization messages from a wireless device transmitting synchronization messages in a first neighbor awareness network cluster, the first synchronization messages including a first hop count value to a first anchor master in the first cluster and information describing a first master rank value of the first anchor master; receiving second synchronization messages from a wireless device transmitting synchronization messages in a second neighbor awareness network cluster, the second synchronization messages including a second hop count value to a second anchor master in the second cluster and information describing a second master rank value of the second anchor master; and selecting the first neighbor awareness network cluster or the second neighbor awareness network cluster, based on at least one of the first and second hop count values and the first and second master rank values. |
| US10004031B2 |
Method for sensing channel dynamically in wireless LAN system and apparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communications system, and more particularly to a method for sensing a channel dynamically in a wireless LAN system and an apparatus therefor. A method for performing CCA (Clear Channel Assessment) by a station (STA) in a wireless LAN system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: receiving by a physical layer (PHY) of the STA a request primitive including a parameter indicating a CCA level type from an upper layer, and determining whether a signal equal to or greater than a prescribed CCA threshold is sensed based on the value of the parameter. Here, the parameter may be set so as to indicate one of a plurality of different CCA level types. |
| US10004028B2 |
Paired smart device theft deterrent
A request to pair a first device with a second device is received. An indication is sent from the second device to the first device. The indication confirms that the second device is paired with the first device. One or more actions are received from the first device. The one or more actions may be taken on the second device. |
| US10004020B2 |
Communication apparatus, method of controlling the same, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
A communication apparatus having a plurality of antennas uses a predetermined frequency channel to perform communication, adjusts beamforming for transmission/reception by setting a weighting coefficient for each of the plurality of antennas, monitors to detect a radar signal outputted from another communication apparatus by using the predetermined frequency channel in a beamforming state formed in accordance with the weighting coefficients, and determines whether or not a reception level of the radar signal is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. When it is determined that the reception level of the radar signal is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold, the communication apparatus changes the weighting coefficients, and uses the predetermined frequency channel in a beamforming state formed in accordance with the changed weighting coefficients to perform communication. |
| US10004018B2 |
Method and communications apparatus for performing a cell reselection process
A method for performing a cell reselection process in a wireless communications system is provided. The method is used in a communications apparatus camping on a serving cell. The method includes: receiving priority information about a priority order of frequencies of candidate cells from a network operator; performing a cell reselection evaluation process to select a target cell from the serving cell and the candidate cells; and performing a cell reselection process from the serving cell to the target cell directly without passing through any intervening cell. |
| US10004017B2 |
Switching method and switching system between heterogeneous networks
A switching method and system between heterogeneous networks are provided. In the switching method: a terminal sends identity information and a network access identifier to a home subscriber server (HSS) through a mobile management entity; the HSS sends the network access identifier to an access gateway, receives a seed key, sends the seed key to the terminal, calculates and sends a local key and a local identifier to an authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) server; the terminal calculates a second handoff key and a second handoff identifier; and the AAA server sends a calculated first handoff key to an access point of the target network, for the access point and the terminal to execute a network switching operation. Communication traffic of a re-authentication process can be effectively decreased when a cellular network is switched to a WLAN, thereby decreasing time delay of re-authentication and increasing probability of success in switching. |
| US10004003B2 |
Internetworking for circuit switched fallback-network initiated USSD request/notification procedure mobile-terminated location request procedure provide subscriber information procedure
A method for switch user equipment from a Long Term Evolution system to a Circuit Switched system when receiving a voice call is disclosed. The method may comprise: receiving, at an IWF (Internet Working Function) network node, a Mobility Application Part Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (MAP USSD) message identifying a User Equipment (UE) originated from a USSD application, the UE associated with a first Mobile Switching Center (MSC); initiating Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) by sending a paging request to the UE; receiving a Cancel Location message associated with the UE from a Home Location Register (HLR) indicative of the UE being associated with a second MSC; forwarding the MAP USSD message to the UE via the HLR and the second MSC; receiving a MAP USSD response message from the UE via the HLR; and forwarding the MAP USSD response message to the USSD application. |
| US10004001B2 |
User equipment, base station, and streaming media adaptive transmission system and method
A streaming media adaptive transmission method is presented, which may include determining in real time, by user equipment, a transmission rate of to-be-transmitted data, or determining a transmission rate according to a negotiation request that includes an option of a transmission rate and is provided by a base station; sending, by the user equipment, a rate guarantee request to the base station, where the rate guarantee request includes the transmission rate; and after receiving a message that is for confirming that the transmission rate is available and that is returned by the base station, requesting, by the user equipment from a data sending end, to-be-transmitted data of which an encoding rate is corresponding to the transmission rate. User equipment, a base station, and a streaming media adaptive transmission system are further disclosed. |
| US10004000B2 |
Broadcast control bandwidth allocation and data transceiving method and apparatus
Embodiments of the present invention provide a broadcast control bandwidth allocation and data transceiving method. The method includes: acquiring location information and channel distribution information that are of current user equipment; preprocessing a time-frequency resource of a channel according to the location information and the channel distribution information that are of the current user equipment; updating bandwidth allocation information according to the preset bandwidth and quantities of each data channel and each control channel and the preset quantities of repetitions corresponding to each data channel and each control channel; and broadcasting broadcast information to the user equipment by using a broadcast channel. |
| US10003999B2 |
HTTP-based buffer status updating method and device, and buffer status processor
A Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)-based buffer status updating method, device and a buffer status processor are provided, where the method includes, receiving an HTTP request from a terminal, triggering a buffer event according to the HTTP request, where the buffer event includes seek, pause, resume, and stream switch, and the method further includes updating a buffer status according to the buffer event, where the buffer status includes a normal play state, a play paused state, a re-buffering state, and a stream switch state. Hence, the buffer status is updated based on the buffer event in a manner of analyzing only an HTTP Protocol field such that a buffer model is closer to a real client buffer situation. |
| US10003996B2 |
Granular network access control and methods thereof
A method and system that enhances the existing access barring mechanism as specified in the current 3GPP specification is disclosed. The method disclosed provides enhancing the access barring mechanism to accommodate application level barring between the User equipment (UE) and the network. The method disclosed individually restricts or permits access of network to every requesting application on the UE, based on granular category of the application and priority levels of the application within the granular category. The method disclosed also specifies handling of back-off timers; reject cause values and Access Point Name (APN) configuration by Access Stratum (AS) and Non Access Stratum (NAS) layer to support application level barring of UEs using the enhanced access barring mechanism. The enhanced access barring mechanism enables providing service to applications independent of other barred applications or priorities. The method disclosed provides a mechanism for access control for connected mode UEs. |
| US10003994B2 |
Techniques for identifying physical hybrid automatic request indicator channel resources
Examples may include techniques for a identifying physical hybrid automatic request (HARQ) indicator channel (PHICH) resources. A PHICH resource along with one or more additional PHICH may be identified for use to enhance coverage for user equipment to receive positive acknowledgements (ACKs) or negative acknowledgement (NAKs) from an evolved Node B (eNB). An ACK/NAK may be sent to the UE by the eNB responsive to receiving data over a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) established with the UE. Both the UE and the eNB may operate in compliance with one or more 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) standards. |
| US10003992B2 |
Macro cell assisted small cell discovery and resource activation
A method is described for controlling a small cell base station and a user equipment to be served by the small base station in a wireless communication system having a plurality of small cell base stations controlled by a macro base station. The method has, in response to a request from the macro base station to the small cell base station, performing, by the small cell base station, a beacon transmission on one or more resources, in response to a request from the macro base station to the user equipment, performing, by the user equipment, a channel quality measurement on the one or more resources, and reporting the measured channel quality from the user equipment to the macro base station. |
| US10003991B2 |
Method, device, system and storage medium for reducing measurement signalling in LTE network
A method, eNB, UE and system for reducing measurement signalling in a LTE network at an eNB side are provided, including: a reported measurement result containing a physical cell identifier of a neighboring cell is received; the physical cell identifier of the neighboring cell is mapped; and the physical cell identifier of the neighboring cell is sent when determined to be unsuccessfully mapped. Another method for reducing measurement signalling in an LTE network at a UE side is also provided, including: signal strengths of a serving cell and a neighboring cell are measured, and a measurement result is reported; and when the measurement is performed again after an unsuccessfully-mapped physical cell identifier of the neighboring cell is received, a physical cell of the neighboring cell corresponding to the unsuccessfully-mapped physical cell identifier of the neighboring cell is not measured. |
| US10003989B1 |
Measuring device, measuring system and measuring method for over the air power measurement and indication
A measuring device for over the air power measurements is provided. It comprises a power sensor unit, which is configured for measuring a power of a signal emitted by a device under test over the air and an indication unit which is configured for indicating the measured power optically. Moreover, the measuring device comprises a common housing, which encompasses the power sensor unit and the indication unit. |
| US10003985B1 |
System and method for determining reliability of nodes in mobile wireless network
Described is a system for determining reliability of nodes in a mobile wireless network. The system is operable for receiving an Exploitation Network (Xnet) database. The Xnet database has an Xnet structure formed of a physical node layer (NetTopo), a network dependent (NetDep) layer, and an application dependent (AppDep) layer. The NetTopo layer includes NetTopo graphs reflecting connectivity between the nodes. The NetDep layer includes NetDep graphs reflecting connectivity dependencies amongst the nodes, and the AppDep layer includes Appdep graphs reflecting software application dependencies amongst the nodes. An Xnet Analytics Engine is run that monitors and evaluates reliability of each node in the mobile wireless network to provide a reliability estimate of each node. |
| US10003980B2 |
Neighbour relations management
A radio base station and a method therein for management of neighbor relations with respect to neighboring radio base stations are provided. The radio base station is connected to an Operation and Maintenance, O&M system requesting performance measurement data relating to the neighbor relations from the radio base station. The radio base station 200, 300, 400 is configured to associate each neighbor relation with a predefined first or a predefined second neighbor relation type, wherein the first neighbor relation type indicates that the neighbor relation is to be monitored and the second neighbor relation type indicates that the neighbor relation is to be unmonitored. The base station is further configured to collect performance measurement data relating to mobility for neighbor relations associated with the first neighbor relation type, and to send the collected performance measurement data only for neighbor relations associated with the first neighbor relation type to the O&M system. |
| US10003977B2 |
Implementing a live distributed antenna system (DAS) configuration from a virtual DAS design using an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specific software system in a DAS
Implementing a live wireless communication system configuration from a virtual wireless communication system design using an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specific software system in a real wireless communication system is disclosed herein. In exemplary aspects disclosed herein, the OEM specific software system enables a designer to create, save, import, modify and/or preconfigure a virtual wireless communication system in a virtual wireless communication system configuration file(s) using OEM specific software tools resident in the real wireless communication system. The OEM specific software tools could include functionality such as the ability to incorporate and enforce OEM design constraints of the real wireless communication system. The configuration file(s) can then be subsequently implemented to modify and/or configure live equipment of a real wireless communication system. |
| US10003975B2 |
Authorized areas of authentication
An electronic device including a memory storing at least one of biometric or passcode data of a user, and a processor (i) requesting access of data over the secure network, wherein access to the data is controlled by a server, (ii) scanning biometric or passcode data of the user and validating the scanned biometric or passcode data with the biometric or passcode data of the user stored in said memory, (iii) validating the biometric or passcode data of the user, and (iv) contingent upon the validation being affirmative, submitting a request to the server to generate an authorized area of authentication (AAA) that includes the current location of the electronic device, wherein the server enables access to the secure data only when the location of the electronic device remains within the AAA. |
| US10003974B2 |
Electronic subscriber identity module management under multiple certificate authorities
Representative embodiments set forth techniques for enabling a mobile device to be a member of various trust circles. According to some embodiments, an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) included in the mobile device can be configured to store, for each trust circle of which the eUICC is a member, at least one digital certificate associated with a Certificate Authority (CA) that serves as a root of the trust circle. In this manner, the at least one digital certificate for each trust circle enables the eUICC to participate as a member of the trust circle. According to some embodiments, the eUICC can be pre-configured to include digital certificates that establish membership to trust circles that the mobile device may encounter during operation. Moreover, the eUICC can also be updated to modify the different trust circles, which can further enable the functionality of the mobile device to evolve throughout its operation. |
| US10003970B2 |
Coordinator and device in a radio communication network
A method in a coordinator in a radio communication network. The method comprises obtaining a token identifying a radio device. The method also comprises obtaining information confirming that the radio device is authorized to connect to the coordinator. The method also comprises calculating a device filter comprising a plurality of tokens, wherein the plurality of tokens include the obtained token of the radio device and identifies a plurality of devices authorized to connect to the coordinator. The method also comprises sending a broadcast radio signal comprising the device filter. The method also comprises allowing the radio device to connect to the coordinator. The present disclosure also relates to a coordinator, as well as to a radio device and a method of a radio device. |
| US10003966B2 |
Key configuration method and apparatus
A key configuration method includes acquiring, by a first device, a public key of a second device through a secure medium; sending, by the first device, information used for obtaining a shared key to the second device; and obtaining, by the second device, a shared key using a private key of the second device and the information that is used for obtaining a shared key. The first device obtains the shared key using the information used for obtaining a shared key or using a private key of the first device. The present disclosure ensures that the public key of the second device reaches the first device, avoids that an attacker masquerades as the second device to establish a secure connection with the first device, so that the attacker cannot listen to a message between the first device and the second device. |
| US10003965B2 |
Subscriber profile transfer method, subscriber profile transfer system, and user equipment
An eUICC 100 embedded in an UE 200 authenticates an AUTN transmitted from an HSS 300, and calculates a transfer key TK by using a secret key K. The eUICC 100 acquires a transfer Token by decoding an enc Token by using the transfer key TK, and acquires a new Customer ID by decoding an enc New ID by using the transfer key TK. The eUICC 100 transmits a user auth resp in response to a User auth+transfer Setup Req including the AUTN, the enc Token, and the enc New ID to the HSS 300. The eUICC 100 generates a shared-Secret Key shared between the eUICC 100 and an HSS 400 by using the transfer Token, and executes an attach procedure for the HSS 400 by using the generated shared-Secret Key and the new Customer ID. |
| US10003962B2 |
Method and terminal for keeping subscriber identity module card in standby state
A method and a terminal device for keeping a subscriber identity module card in a standby state, where the method for keeping a subscriber identity module card in a standby state includes receiving, by a terminal device, an enabling request, where the enabling request is used for requesting simultaneous standby of a first subscriber identity module card and a second subscriber identity module card; invoking a third-party invocation interface provided by an operating system of the terminal device; performing interaction with a subscriber identity module card control module, so as to complete a network access process of the first subscriber identity module card on the basis of a data file of the first subscriber identity module card; and keeping the first subscriber identity module card and the second subscriber identity module card in a standby state at the same time according to the enabling request. |
| US10003955B2 |
Wireless device determination that conditions are fullfilled prior to utilizing mobility history list
A core network node (e.g., Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)), a radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem (BSS)), a wireless device (e.g., mobile station, Internet of Things (IoT) device), and various methods are described herein which are related to the wireless device needing to determine that certain conditions are fulfilled prior to utilizing a mobility history list. |
| US10003949B2 |
Communication apparatus capable of communicating with external apparatus, control method for communication apparatus, and recording medium
A communication apparatus includes a first communication unit that communicates with an external apparatus using a first wireless communication, a second communication unit that communicates with the external apparatus using a second wireless communication, and a control unit, wherein in a case where the communication with the external apparatus is performed using the first wireless communication in response to an acceptance of an instruction, the control unit controls the first communication unit to communicate with the external apparatus with an identifier that is different for each connection, and wherein in a case where the communication with the external apparatus is performed using the first wireless communication in response to the communication with the external apparatus by the second communication unit, the control unit controls the first communication unit to communicate with the external apparatus with a predetermined identifier for each connection. |
| US10003948B2 |
System and method for provisioning user computing devices based on sensor and state information
A system and method is provided for using information broadcast by devices and resources in the immediate vicinity of a mobile device, or by sensors located within the mobile device itself, to ascertain and make a determination of the immediate environment and state of the mobile device. This determination may be used to control and manage the actions that the device is asked to carry out by or on behalf of the user. |
| US10003947B2 |
Hybrid network based metering server and tracking client for wireless services
A process of tracking usage of a wireless device in a third party wireless network with a metering system includes implementing the metering system in a network separate from the third party wireless network and activating the wireless device in response to identification of the wireless device and confirmation of use of a tracking system to the metering system. The process further includes obtaining, by the metering system, an amount of wireless services used by the wireless device. The obtaining includes at least one of obtaining an amount of wireless services used from the third party wireless network and obtaining an amount of wireless services used from the tracking system. |
| US10003946B2 |
Enhanced spatial index for point in polygon operations
An improved method is provided for determining whether a sample point is within a defined geographic area. Indexes for the geographic area of interest are generated in advance. Such indexes complement the traditional spatial indexing techniques such as quad tree and r-tree. The geographic area, as defined by an outer boundary, is subdivided into some regular geometric shape, preferably a rectangle, encoded into a suitable form, and indexed. Then, a simplified comparison of the sample point to the indexed regular shapes is made. |
| US10003936B1 |
Graphical messaging software application and features thereof
A graphical messaging software application, and numerous aspects and features thereof, are described in detail. |
| US10003934B1 |
Graphical mobile E-mail
A method for providing messaging-related information to a mobile device is discussed. The method includes receiving from the mobile device a request for messaging-related information, using the request to identify a device-type indication for the mobile device, identifying one or more presentation parameters for presenting the messaging-related content properly on the mobile device, and transmitting the messaging-related content to the mobile device in a format corresponding to the one or more parameters. |
| US10003930B2 |
Method, apparatus and system for processing trunked service attribute
The present invention provides a method for processing a trunked service attribute, which includes: after a User Equipment (UE) enters a Radio Resource Control Connected (RRC_Connected) state and when a trunked called service is operated on the UE, informing, by the UE, a base station of a trunked service attribute. |
| US10003928B2 |
Crowd-sourced passive positioning and calibration
A method and system for deploying a calibrated positioning map of an area. The method, executed in a processor of a server computing device, comprises receiving, at a memory of the server computing device, a first set of fingerprint data acquired within the area by a plurality of mobile devices, generating, using the processor, a distribution of calibrated data points based at least in part on the first set of fingerprint data, the calibrated data points representing respective positions within the area, receiving, at the memory, a second set of fingerprint data acquired by at least one additional mobile device, processing, using the processor, the second set of fingerprint data and the calibrated data points to generate an updated distribution of calibrated data points, and when the updated distribution exceeds a predetermined threshold density of calibration data points, deploying the updated distribution as the calibrated positioning map of the area. |
| US10003927B2 |
Activity recognition systems and methods
Systems and methods for recognizing and/or predicting activities of a user of a mobile device are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods may predict a future activity and/or location of a mobile device user based on current and/or historical device data and/or other personal information relating to the user. In some embodiments, probabilistic determinations and/or other statistical models may be used to predict future activities and locations of a mobile device user. The disclosed systems and methods may further utilize location and/or activity recognition and/or prediction methods to deliver personalized services to a user of a mobile device at a particular time and/or location. |
| US10003924B2 |
Method of and server for processing wireless device sensor data to generate an entity vector associated with a physical location
A method for generating an entity-vector associated with a geographical location is disclosed. The entity-vector is generated based on data from sensors of user-wireless-devices and user profile associated with user-wireless-devices. The method comprises, for a given location: receiving from user-wireless-devices being temporally-associated with the location, first and second sensed parameters from first and second sensors, the sensed parameters having been captured during the user-wireless-device being temporally-associated with the location; for each user-wireless-devices, retrieving an associated user profile and analyzing sensed parameters and user profile to generate, respectively, a given-user first and second parameter vectors and a given-user profile vector; aggregating, each user-wireless devices' (i) given-user first parameter vector, (ii) given-user second parameter vector, and (iii) the given-user profile vector into a pool; applying at least two analysis models to the pool, each analysis model generating its respective pooled-data vector; based on pooled-data vectors, generating an entity-vector associated with the location. |
| US10003923B2 |
Location context inference based on user mobile data with uncertainty
Methods and a system are provided that is performed by a computer server for inferring location context categories for a set of mobile users having at least two members. A method includes, for each mobile user in the set, obtaining at least one location context category therefor from publically available information responsive to uncertain mobile device location data. The method further includes applying multi-user collaborative machine learning to the at least one location context category for each mobile user in the set to infer a single refined location context category for each mobile user in the set. |
| US10003919B2 |
Intelligent geo-fencing
A method and system of establishing a fence network is provided. The fence network comprises a plurality of fence nodes in communication with each other and a plurality of fence vertices defining a geographic fence. The method comprises configuring the plurality of fence nodes, setting up a coordinate system to determine a position of each fence node of the plurality of fence nodes, and, for each fence vertex, setting a location marker at a position of the fence vertex and using the location marker to register the position of the fence vertex. At least one fence vertex may be located at a position other than a position of a fence node. The plurality of fence vertices may be registered in sequential order and connected in order of registration. |
| US10003918B1 |
Location based local emergency contact
A method for determining a geographic location of a mobile electronic device and providing a local emergency services number to the mobile electronic device based on the determined geographic location, including receiving a request to place an emergency services call; determining, in response to receiving the request to place the emergency services call, a current cellular geolocation of the mobile electronic device; accessing a cellular geolocation/local emergency services number table; determining a local emergency number for the current cellular geolocation, using the current cellular geolocation and at least some information stored in the cellular geolocation/local emergency number table; and placing the requested emergency services call, using the determined local emergency number for the current cellular geolocation. |
| US10003917B2 |
Terminal positioning method and system, target terminal and positioning server
The present disclosure provides a terminal positioning method for a positioning server. The method includes: receiving image data transmitted by a target terminal, obtaining target feature information based on the image data, wherein the target feature information represents an environment feature of the target terminal, looking up a table of predetermined correspondences between pieces of feature information and pieces of location information, so as to determine target location information corresponding to the target feature information, and transmitting the target location information to the target terminal. According to the present disclosure for terminal positioning, more accurate target location information may be obtained to improve the positioning accuracy and reliability. |
| US10003908B2 |
Method and system for allocating device object identifier (OID) in open machine-to-machine (M2M) system and application system applying the same
A method and system for allocating device object identifier (OID) in open machine-to-machine (m2m) system and application system applying the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes generating, at a hardware server device, an OID of a first computing device, wherein the OID includes a first arc identifying a manufacturer of the first computing device, a second arc identifying a model number of the first computing device and a third arc identifying a serial number of the first computing device. The method also includes allocating, at the hardware server device, the generated OID to the first computing device. |
| US10003905B1 |
Personalized end user head-related transfer function (HRTV) finite impulse response (FIR) filter
Left and right ear HRTF coefficients are determined for an end user, one each for each of a plurality of head orientations, and provided to the end user on a portable recording medium, or via the Internet, etc. The user can then implement the files on audio played on the user's headphones, with the file corresponding to the user's head orientation being selected as the user moves his head to ensure the sound as perceived by the user remains emanating from a fixed external location. The user's personal HRTF may be cascaded with the HRTF of a user-designated location, such as a famous theater, to model the sound as though it were being played in the theater. |
| US10003902B2 |
Signal mixing architecture with extended single-axis spatialization control for more than two outputs, summing nodes, or destinations
A signal mixing architecture dealing with signal spatialization and distributing signals to more than two destinations that provides a single axis of pan control where a user can move a signal across N-number of channels. Inverse panning and complex pan choreography can be achieved from a simple set of controls in addition to standard mixer functions. |
| US10003899B2 |
Calibration with particular locations
Example techniques may involve multiple calibrations for one or more playback devices. An example implementation may involve detecting, via a microphone, calibration sounds as emitted by one or more playback devices during a calibration sequence, perhaps by recording first samples while the microphone is in motion through a given environment and recording second samples while the microphone is stationary at one or more particular locations. The implementation may also include determining a first calibration for the one or more playback devices based on at least the first samples of the calibrations sounds and determining a second calibration for the one or more playback devices based on at least the second samples of the calibrations sounds. The implementation may further include applying at least one of (a) the first calibration or (b) the second calibration to playback by the one or more playback devices. |
| US10003894B2 |
Hearing prosthesis with accessory detection
The present application discloses hearing prostheses with two modes of operation and methods for operating the prostheses. In the first mode of operation, a hearing prosthesis receives a microphone input and produces an output based on the microphone input. In the second mode of operation, the hearing prosthesis may detect an accessory input signal and switch to an accessory input mode. The second mode of operation may produce an output that is based at least in part on the accessory input signal. Some embodiments may include detecting an accessory input signal with a detector. In response to detecting an accessory input signal, the hearing prosthesis may switch to an accessory operation mode. When the accessory input signal is not detected, the hearing prosthesis may operate in microphone operation mode. |
| US10003893B2 |
Method for operating a binaural hearing system and binaural hearing system
In a method for operating a binaural hearing system having a first hearing aid and a second hearing, the first hearing aid generates a first reference signal from a sound signal by a first reference microphone and the second hearing aid generates a second reference signal from the sound signal by a second reference microphone. The first reference signal and the second reference signal are both used to derive a first binaural beamformer signal. For at least a number of frequency bands, the first reference signal is used to derive a first phase. For the number of frequency bands, a first output signal is derived from the first binaural beamformer signal and the first phase. |
| US10003890B2 |
MEMS microphone
A MEMS microphone includes a substrate (100), a supporting part (200), an upper polar plate (300) and a lower polar plate (400). The substrate (100) is provided with an opening (120) penetrating the middle thereof; the lower polar plate (400) straddles the opening (120); the supporting part (200) is fixed on the lower polar plate (400); the upper polar plate (300) is affixed to the supporting part (200); an accommodating cavity (500) is formed among the supporting part (200), the upper polar plate (300) and the lower polar plate (400); a recess (600) opposite to the accommodating cavity (500) is arranged in an intermediate region of at least one of the upper polar plate (300) and the lower polar plate (400), and insulation is achieved between the upper polar plate (300) and a lower polar plate (400). |
| US10003889B2 |
System and method for a multi-electrode MEMS device
According to an embodiment, a MEMS transducer includes a stator, a rotor spaced apart from the stator, and a multi-electrode structure including electrodes with different polarities. The multi-electrode structure is formed on one of the rotor and the stator and is configured to generate a repulsive electrostatic force between the stator and the rotor. Other embodiments include corresponding systems and apparatus, each configured to perform corresponding embodiment methods. |
| US10003888B2 |
Transducer with piezoelectric, conductive and dielectric membrane
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for microspeaker devices. In one aspect, a microspeaker element may include a deformable dielectric membrane that spans a speaker cavity. The deformable dielectric membrane can include a piezoactuator and a dielectric layer. Upon application of a driving signal to the piezoactuator, the dielectric layer can deflect, producing sound. In some implementations, an array of microspeaker elements can be encapsulated between a glass substrate and a cover glass. Sound generated by the microspeaker elements can be emitted through a speaker grill formed in the cover glass. |
| US10003887B2 |
Miniature sound generator
A miniature sound generator is disclosed. The miniature sound generator includes a vibration system including a diaphragm and a voice coil arranged below the diaphragm for driving the diaphragm to generate sound, the voice coil having a pair of long axis edges and a pair of short axis edges; a fixing system; and a flexible circuit board elastically supporting the voice coil. The flexible circuit board includes a first fixing part connected with the fixing system, a second fixing part connected to the voice coil, and a plurality of elastic connecting pieces connecting the first fixing part to the second fixing part. The elastic connecting pieces are connected with the long axis edges of the voice coil, and the voice coil is electrically connected with the elastic connecting pieces. |
| US10003884B2 |
Microphone apparatus
A microphone apparatus includes a microphone including first and second bi-directional microphone units having respective directional axes arranged on two straight lines passing through one point and radially extending with an interval of 120 degrees in a circumferential direction, and an omnidirectional microphone unit arranged in sound collection regions of the first and second bi-directional microphone units, and a signal synthesis unit that synthesizes at least one of respective non-inverted signals and inverted signals of the first and second bi-directional microphone units and an output signal of the omnidirectional microphone unit to generate a plurality of output signals having directional axes in mutually different directions. |
| US10003883B2 |
Sealed speaker system having a pressure vent
A sealed speaker system includes an enclosure and a transducer diaphragm mounted within the enclosure, where an increase in air pressure within the enclosure results in an outward movement of the diaphragm toward an exterior of the enclosure, and a decrease in air pressure within the enclosure results in an inward movement of the diaphragm toward an interior of the enclosure. A pressure vent is provided in the enclosure and allows a gradual transfer of air between the enclosure interior and the enclosure exterior to substantially maintain a pressure equilibrium between the enclosure interior and the enclosure exterior. |
| US10003880B2 |
Wireless earbuds with electronic contacts
A wireless earbud includes a housing having a stem portion coupled to an ear portion. The stem portion has an electrical connector disposed on a distal end that includes first and second electrical contacts coupled to receive power for recharging a battery within the wireless earbuds. |
| US10003871B1 |
Audio transmitting table
An audio transmitting table is disclosed which, in general, includes a table top, frame, a controller, and multiple microphones. The table top has one or more non-perpendicular contour edges. The frame is attached to the table top. The controller is attached to the audio transmitting table. The multiple microphones are embedded in the non-perpendicular contour edges. Each microphone transmits audio data to the controller. |
| US10003870B2 |
Loudspeaker module emitting sound at lateral side
A loudspeaker module emitting sound at a lateral side comprises a loudspeaker unit and a module housing comprising a lower module housing, a middle module housing and an upper module housing. A space formed by the loudspeaker unit, the middle module housing and the lower module housing is a rear sound cavity. A space formed by the loudspeaker unit, the middle module housing and the upper module housing is a front sound cavity. The loudspeaker module further comprises a cover plate which forms a cavity together with the upper module housing. The cavity is communicated with the rear sound cavity through a conducting hole. By utilizing the loudspeaker module of the present invention, superfluous space of the upper module housing can be converted into the rear sound cavity, and therefore the size of the rear sound cavity is increased, and the acoustic performance of the loudspeaker module is improved. |
| US10003866B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving client signal
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and an apparatus for transmitting and receiving a client signal, and relate to the field of communications technologies. The method includes mapping the client signal into channels of a parallel transmission frame, where the parallel transmission frame includes at least two channels; adding an overhead for the channels of the parallel transmission frame after the mapping, to form transmission channels of the parallel transmission frame, where bit rates of the transmission channels of the parallel transmission frame are fixed; and modulating the transmission channels of the parallel transmission frame onto one or more optical carriers in a same optical fiber, and transmitting the optical carrier after the modulation. |
| US10003865B2 |
Spectral-temporal connector for full-mesh networking
A spectral-temporal connector interconnects a large number of nodes in a full-mesh structure. Each node connects to the spectral-temporal connector through a dual link. Signals occupying multiple spectral bands carried by a link from a node are de-multiplexed into separate spectral bands individually directed to different connector modules. Each connector module has a set temporal rotators and a set of spectral multiplexers. A temporal rotator cyclically distributes segments of each signal at each inlet of the rotator to each outlet of the rotator. Each spectral multiplexer combines signals occupying different spectral bands at outlets of the set of temporal rotators onto a respective output link. Several arrangements for time-aligning all the nodes to the connector modules are disclosed. |
| US10003863B2 |
Electrical activity sensor device for detecting electrical activity and electrical activity monitoring apparatus
An electrical activity monitoring device based on an RFID sensor device attachable to a power cable of an electrical device for monitoring the electrical status of the electrical device. The device comprises an antenna element which performs the dual functions of magnetically coupling with an electrical pulse generated in the power cable in response to a change of electrical power state of the electrical device and to wirelessly transmit data to an RFID reader. An electrical activity monitoring apparatus is also provided for monitoring the electrical status of at least one electrical device connected to a power supply network by a respective power cable provided with an RFID sensor device. The electrical activity monitoring apparatus comprises an RFID reader for communicating with the RFID sensor device. |
| US10003857B2 |
Method and system for inserting a local television content and a regional advertisement under centralized control
A system and method for inserting a regional advertisement and a local television content under centralized control. The system includes a user interface for receiving a media plan from an advertiser. The system also includes a media server including a memory and a processor to insert at least one of a local television content and a regional advertisement from a centralized studio. Further, the system includes one or more edge devices for fetching and inserting at least one of the local television content and the regional advertisement into a central network feed for a pre-determined time period. The method includes fetching a local television content from a local storage device, specifying a pre-determined time period within the central network feed and inserting the local television content for the pre-determined time period into the central network feed. The system implementing the method is implemented for radio content and advertising. |
| US10003856B2 |
Method and system of carrying content from a content server to a plurality of eNodeB'S over an LTE network
The present invention relates to a method and system of carrying multicast/broadcast content from a content server to a plurality of enodeB's over an LTE network. In one embodiment this is accomplished by dividing the network into multiple MB SFN (Single Frequency Network), broadcasting a content distribution message to all the enodeBs within MBSFN by the content server, wherein the content distribution message having a content identification tag in order to inform all the enodeBs the appropriate time period or the non-busy period to download the content segments and downloading the content segments by all the enodeB's from the content server. |
| US10003855B2 |
Set-top box user interface for internet of things devices
Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate the monitoring and control of one or more network devices via a user interface. One or more network devices capable of communicating with a client device, such as a set-top box (STB) may output a message to the STB upon the occurrence of a predetermined alarm event. The STB may generate a notification including information associated with the alarm event and may output the notification to one or more display devices. The notification may further include one or more options for responding to the alarm event, and the STB may take action according to an option selected by a user. |
| US10003851B2 |
Managed multiplexing of video in an adaptive bit rate environment
Methods and apparatus for delivering video programs are provided. A plurality of video programs are provided in a fragmented, adaptive bit rate format. A request for a respective video program from the plurality of video programs is received from each of a plurality of clients. The requested video programs are multiplexed for delivery to the clients in a multiplex over a shared, fixed-bit-rate transmission channel. The requests may be for the same or different video programs. The requests for the video programs may occur at the same or at different times. In the fragmented, adaptive bit rate format, the fragment delivered to the client may not be the same as the requested fragment and is dependent on multiple criteria, including the bitrate and quality of the requested and delivered fragments, the total available delivery bandwidth, and other fragment requests made on the channel. The resulting multiplex may be either a constant bit rate multiplex or a variable bit rate multiplex. |
| US10003848B2 |
Interactive program guide system providing an application program interface for non-program guide applications
A system is provided in which an interactive television program guide application and non-program-guide applications are at least partially implemented on user television equipment. A program guide program application interface is provided that is used to maintain a consistent user interface between the program guide application and the non-program-guide applications. Non-program-guide applications may be launched by the program guide application. The user may select certain non-program-guide applications as favorites and may set parental controls for certain non-program-guide applications. The program guide application may run in the background while a non-program-guide application operates. The applications may be located at a remote location such as on a server at a cable system headend or on a server on the Internet. The program application interface may perform authentication and access rights determination functions. Reminders may be set for the content of non-program-guide applications. |
| US10003846B2 |
Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to provide secondary content in association with primary broadcast media content
Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to provide media content are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving an audio signal output by a first media presentation device, the audio signal being associated with first media content, decoding the audio signal to extract a code from the audio signal, the code identifying at least one of the first media content or a broadcaster of the first media content, setting a clock using a timestamp associated with the code, obtaining second media content based on the code and the timestamp, the second media content comprising a plurality of pieces of secondary content for respective ones of a plurality of timestamps, and presenting, at a second media presentation device, a first of the plurality of pieces of secondary media when its respective timestamp substantially corresponds to a time value obtained from the clock. |
| US10003839B1 |
Dynamic application loader for set top box
Set top boxes (STBs) in a cable system are configured on a box-by-box basis to facilitate beta and trial testing of new or updated services. STBs are assigned to deployment groups identified by a deployment group identifier. Features configurations including hierarchies of features can be defined individually for different deployment groups. Configuration files for provisioning the STBs are provided by a cable system head end according to the deployment group the STB is assigned to. STBs can be configured at the time they boot and register with the system or in a “hot” manner to avoid rebooting. |
| US10003835B2 |
Device control in backup media-broadcast system
In one aspect, an example method may be used in connection with a system including a first media-broadcast system (MBS) and a second MBS, wherein the first MBS includes a first automation-system and a first device, wherein the first automation-system transmits, to the first device, a first instruction configured to control operation of the first device, and wherein the second MBS includes a second automation-system and a second device. The method includes: receiving, by a computing device, from the first automation-system, the first instruction; and responsive to receiving the first instruction, transmitting, by the computing device, to the second automation-system, a second instruction configured to cause the second automation-system to transmit to the second device, the first instruction, thereby controlling operation of the second device. |
| US10003833B2 |
System and method for recognition of items in media data and delivery of information related thereto
The system and method disclosed herein relate to the establishment of both the location and identity of individual items in pictures or videos and delivering of related information thereto. Initially, images in video source content are scanned and individual elements in the images are dynamically compared with digital images stored in a database to identify individual items in the image that match the digital images stored in the database. Upon detecting a match, information is accessed in the database that is related to the digital image that matches the identified individual item. The accessed information is then transmitted to a secondary system that is in communication with a display device, such that the accessed information is displayed on the secondary system in coordination with the video source content being displayed on the display device. |
| US10003827B2 |
Image processing device and image processing method
An image processing device including a decoding section configured to decode an image from an encoded stream, a horizontal filtering section configured to apply a deblocking filter to a vertical block boundary within an image to be decoded by the decoding section, a vertical filtering section configured to apply a deblocking filter to a horizontal block boundary within an image to be decoded by the decoding section, and a control section configured to cause the horizontal filtering section to filter in parallel a plurality of vertical block boundaries included in a processing unit containing a plurality of coding units and cause the vertical filtering section to filter in parallel a plurality of horizontal block boundaries included in the processing unit. |
| US10003824B2 |
Reducing latency in video encoding and decoding
Techniques and tools for reducing latency in video encoding and decoding by constraining latency due to reordering of video frames, and by indicating the constraint on frame reordering latency with one or more syntax elements that accompany encoded data for the video frames. For example, a real-time communication tool with a video encoder sets a syntax element that indicates a constraint on frame reordering latency, which is consistent with inter-frame dependencies between multiple frames of a video sequence, then outputs the syntax element. A corresponding real-time communication tool with a video decoder receives the syntax element that indicates the constraint on frame reordering latency, determines the constraint on frame reordering latency based on the syntax element, and uses the constraint on frame reordering latency to determine when a reconstructed frame is ready for output (in terms of output order). |
| US10003820B2 |
Image encoding/decoding method and apparatus for same
According to the present invention, an image encoding/decoding method comprises the steps of: performing an intra prediction on a current block so as to generate a prediction block; performing filtering on a filtering target pixel in the prediction block on the basis of the intra prediction mode of the current block so as to generate a final prediction block; and generating a reconstructed block on the basis of a reconstructed differential block corresponding to the current block and on the final prediction block. According to the present invention, image encoding/decoding efficiency can be improved. |
| US10003816B2 |
Image coding method, image decoding method, image coding apparatus, image decoding apparatus, and image coding and decoding apparatus
An image coding method includes: writing, into a sequence parameter set, buffer description defining information for defining a plurality of buffer descriptions; selecting one of the buffer descriptions for each processing unit that is a picture or a slice, and writing buffer description selecting information for specifying the selected buffer description, into a first header of the processing unit which is included in the coded bitstream; and coding the processing unit using the selected buffer description, and the buffer description defining information includes long-term information for identifying, among a plurality of reference pictures indicated in the buffer descriptions, a reference picture to be assigned as a long-term reference picture. |
| US10003814B2 |
Image processor, display image processing method and associated electronic device
An image processor includes a receiving unit, an information analyzer and an adjusting circuit. The receiving unit is arranged for receiving image/video data and corresponding metadata, the information analyzer is arranged for analyzing the metadata of the image/video data to generate at least one analyzing result for indicating a strength of an image/video quality enhancement, and the adjusting circuit is arranged for adjusting an image/video quality according to the analyzing result. |
| US10003813B2 |
Method and system for decoding by enabling optimal picture buffer management
A method and system for video decoding by enabling optimal picture buffer management are provided. The method includes checking, by an application module, one or more picture buffers in a Decoder Reference Buffer (DRB) register and a Decoder Display Buffer (DDB) register received from a video decoder module, initiating at least one action based on a status of the one or more picture buffers, providing, by the application module to a video decoder module, information on at least one of the one or more picture buffers that is free, selecting, by the video decoder module, a picture buffer based on the information of the at least one of the one more picture buffers received from the application module, decoding a bit stream by using the selected picture buffer, and storing output video data from the decoding into the selected picture buffer. |
| US10003809B2 |
Method and device for tone-mapping a high dynamic range image
The present invention generally relates to a method and device for tone-mapping an image. The method is characterized in that it comprises: obtaining (12) a residual image by dividing the image by a backlight image determined (11) from the image, and obtaining (13) a tone-mapped image by tone-mapping to the residual image. |
| US10003807B2 |
Block-based video coding using a mixture of square and rectangular blocks
A video decoding method is provided. The method includes receiving an encoded bit stream representative of a video signal, the encoded bit stream including information indicating partitioning of a frame of the video signal into blocks such that at least one rectangular block of any size occurs at any position of the frame. Information is obtained from the encoded bit stream, the information signaling at least one video coding parameter for the at least one rectangular block. The encoded bit stream of the video signal is decoded in accordance with the information for the at least one rectangular block. An analogous video encoding method is also provided. |
| US10003802B1 |
Motion-based adaptive quantization
A method and apparatus for compressing a data stream comprising a plurality of pictures are described. A first quantization parameter (QP) from a plurality of QPs is determined, for a static region in a current picture. The plurality of QPs change in accordance with a multi-step change from a start QP to a target QP and each one of the plurality of QPs is to be applied to a respective one from successive static regions in successive pictures. In response to determining, based upon statistics on static region(s) in the current picture which are associated with the first QP, that the first QP is selected, compression of the static region is caused based upon the first QP, and in response to determining that the first QP is not selected, compression of the static region is caused based upon a second QP that is greater than the first QP. |
| US10003797B2 |
Systems and methods for applying multiple encodings to video portions
Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can identify a beginning portion and a remaining portion of a video to be encoded. A first constant quality variable bit rate encoding process can be applied to the beginning portion, based on a first set of encoding parameters, to produce an encoded beginning portion. A second constant quality variable bit rate encoding process can be applied to the remaining portion, based on a second set of encoding parameters, to produce an encoded remaining portion. The encoded beginning portion can be provided for video playback. The encoded remaining portion can be provided, when requested, for video playback subsequent to the encoded beginning portion. |
| US10003793B2 |
Processing of pulse code modulation (PCM) parameters
In one embodiment, a method determines a pulse code modulation (PCM) flag that indicates whether a PCM mode can be used to encode or decode a portion of video. A single conditional statement is evaluated once to determine if the PCM flag indicates the PCM mode is enabled. Based on the evaluating of the single conditional statement, when the PCM flag indicates the PCM mode is enabled, the method encodes or decodes a first PCM parameter, a second PCM parameter, a third PCM parameter, a fourth PCM parameter, and a fifth PCM parameter. The first PCM parameter, the second PCM parameter, the third PCM parameter, the fourth PCM parameter, and the fifth PCM parameter are encoded or decoded consecutively without any bits or syntax between them in or from an encoded bitstream associated with the portion of video. |
| US10003791B2 |
Illumination apparatus and field-of-view calibration method thereof
An illumination apparatus is applied for providing illumination to a photographic device having a photographic field-of-view. The illumination apparatus includes an illumination device and a calibration photographic device. The illumination device is pivoted to a side of the photographic device and has an illumination field-of-view. The calibration photographic device has a calibration photographic field-of-view and is connected to the illumination device to make the calibration photographic field-of-view substantially overlap with the illumination field-of-view and make the calibration photographic device move together with the illumination device. The calibration photographic field-of-view at least partially overlaps with the photographic field-of-view. Accordingly, the present invention could improve convenience of the photographic device in mounting the illumination device. |
| US10003790B2 |
Method of adapting 3D content to an observer wearing prescription glasses
The invention consists in a method of and a device for adapting 3D content to an observer wearing prescription glasses. The method comprises the step of—providing information about prescription glasses of the observer;—calculating a value representative of the optical deviation created by the glasses from the provided information, for a given direction;—estimating a depth adjustment value as a function of the calculated value and—modifying the depth of the 3D content according to the estimated depth adjustment value. |
| US10003787B1 |
Method, system and apparatus for refining a depth map
A method of refining a depth map determines a depth map by estimating a depth of pixels of an associated image. The depth map is divided into connected components based on similarity of each of the pixels of the depth map. A band of pixels along a boundary of each of the connected components is selected. A confidence score is assigned to pixels within each band of pixels. The confidence score increases with the estimated depth of the pixels. The depth map is updated based on the assigned confidence scores to determine a refined depth map. |
| US10003783B2 |
Apparatus for generating a three-dimensional color image and a method for producing a three-dimensional color image
An apparatus comprises an input interface for receiving a color image of at least an object and a low resolution depth image of at least the object. The apparatus further comprises an image processing module configured to produce data for generating a three-dimensional color image based on a first color pixel image data of a first color pixel and a first derived depth pixel image data of a first derived depth pixel. The image processing module is configured to calculate the first derived depth pixel image data based on a measured depth pixel image data of a measured depth pixel and a weighting factor. The weighting factor is based on a color edge magnitude summation value of a path between the first color pixel and the reference color pixel. The apparatus further comprises an output interface for providing the generated three-dimensional color image. |
| US10003781B2 |
Displaying tags associated with items in a video playback
Tags provide information about items that are visible during video playback. The tags can identify the brand name, item name, location where the item can be purchased, additional information about the item, etc. The tags can be turned on or off by a viewer or user during playback. |
| US10003780B1 |
Method and system for recording recommended content within a user device and indicating recording capacity
A user device and method for operating the same includes a memory and a controller storing a recommended recording list in the memory. The controller stores recommended content from the recommended recording list in the memory and suppresses an indicator in response to storing recommended content from the recommended recording list. When the user selects a live content that corresponds to a recommended content stored in the memory, the user device may display the content from a previous position. |
| US10003776B2 |
Efficient, dynamic, high contrast lensing with applications to imaging, illumination and projection
A new projector design combines one spatial light modulator that affects only the phase of the illumination, and one spatial light modulator that only affects its amplitude (intensity). The phase-only modulator curves the wavefront of light and acts as a pre-modulator for a conventional amplitude modulator. This approach works with both white light and laser illumination, generating a coarse image representation efficiently, thus enabling, within a single image frame, significantly elevated highlights as well as darker black levels while reducing the overall light source power requirements. |
| US10003773B2 |
Shock sensing device for vehicle and method for controlling thereof
The present invention relates to a shock sensing device for vehicle and method for controlling thereof. The present invention can minimize battery consumption with faster handling of occurred accident more than prior art when camera was installed at a side of a vehicle to film a blind spot since the present invention can film information of a vehicle blind spot with camera of only 1 channel or 2 channel. |
| US10003772B2 |
Vehicular image control apparatus
An audio/visual control apparatus includes a plurality of displays. A reverse driving camera application may be launched to display a camera image dedicated to reverse driving in a situation where another camera application is already running and causing a particular image to be displayed on a subject display of the displays. Such case causes an on-screen image displayed on the subject display to be switched from the particular image to a reverse driving image generated by the reverse driving camera application, regardless of normal display switching priorities. |
| US10003771B2 |
Biological imaging device and biological imaging method
A biological imaging device comprising: an irradiation unit which emits parallel light onto a first part in a living body; and an imaging unit which takes images of the first part and a second part that is connected to the first site. |
| US10003767B2 |
Image processing apparatus and image processing method
An image processing apparatus that handles RAW images efficiently performs editing for reproducing RAW images.The apparatus compresses each of RAW images and reduced RAW images which are reduced from the RAW images, and records each in a recording medium. When editing, the image processing apparatus communicates with an external apparatus and transmits the reduced RAW images stored in the recording medium to the external apparatus, and causes the external apparatus to perform editing processing of the reduced images. Further, the image processing apparatus uses editing information representing the content of editing processing from the external apparatus to execute editing of the RAW image corresponding to the reduced RAW image on which the editing processing has been performed, by referencing the editing information. |
| US10003759B2 |
Vertically stacked image sensor
A vertically stacked image sensor having a photodiode chip and a transistor array chip. The photodiode chip includes at least one photodiode and a transfer gate extends vertically from a top surface of the photodiode chip. The image sensor further includes a transistor array chip stacked on top of the photodiode chip. The transistor array chip includes the control circuitry and storage nodes. The image sensor further includes a logic chip vertically stacked on the transistor array chip. The transfer gate communicates data from the at least one photodiode to the transistor array chip and the logic chip selectively activates the vertical transfer gate, the reset gate, the source follower gate, and the row select gate. |
| US10003757B2 |
Method and apparatus for de-noising data from a distance sensing camera
It is inter alia disclosed to determine a phase difference between a light signal transmitted by a time of flight camera system and a reflected light signal received by at least one pixel sensor of an array of pixel sensors in an image sensor of the time of flight camera system, wherein the reflected light signal received by the at least one pixel sensor is reflected from an object illuminated by the transmitted light signal (301); determine an amplitude of the reflected light signal received by the at least one pixel sensor (301); combine the amplitude and phase difference for the at least one pixel sensor into a combined signal parameter for the at least one pixel sensor (307); and de-noise the combined signal parameter for the at least one pixel sensor by filtering with a filter the combined parameter for the at least one pixel sensor (309). |
| US10003752B2 |
Imaging system and imaging method for imaging a sample in a medium carried in a container as an imaging object
An imaging system for imaging a sample in a medium carried in a container as an imaging object, in which the imaging system includes an imager which obtains an original image by imaging the imaging object; and a data processor which generates multi-gradation image data by performing a gradation correction on the original image, wherein the data processor associates a luminance value corresponding to a luminance of the medium in the original image with a maximum gradation value in the gradation correction. |
| US10003751B2 |
Multiple field of view dual band optics with integrated calibration source
A multiple field of view dual band optical device with integrated calibration source is disclosed. Such an optical device is modular, and has a rotating electro-mechanical “tumbler” which houses two orthogonal Galilean afocal optical assemblies as well as at least one uniform temperature source. This modular device is intended to be inserted in front of a camera system which already has an imager optical assembly mated to a detector focal plane array. The disclosed modular device thus serves the purpose of providing to an existing dual-band camera imager up to four new optical fields of view as well as an integral calibration source, all of which can be electro-mechanically selected for viewing by a host camera imager. |
| US10003747B2 |
Imaging apparatus
An imaging apparatus includes a movable member supporting an imaging device; a stationary member supporting the movable member to allow the movable member to spherically swing about a point on an optical axis of the imaging device; first and second actuators which apply two driving forces to the movable member in different tilting directions to vary an inclination of the optical axis; and a third actuator which applies a driving force to the movable member in a rotational direction about the optical axis. The first, second and third actuators are provided as three separate actuators installed at intervals in a circumferential direction about the optical axis, in an initial state of the movable member in the spherical-swinging operation relative to the stationary member. Part of each of the first, second and third actuators lies on a cylindrical surface centered on the optical axis in the initial state. |
| US10003746B2 |
Optical unit with shake correction function
An optical unit with a shake correction function may include a movable module holding an optical element; a fixed body; a support mechanism swingably supporting the movable module at a midway position in an optical axis direction; and a shake correction drive mechanism to swing the movable module. The movable module may include an optical module which holds the optical element; and a weight provided on one side of a front side and a rear side in the optical axis direction of the optical module, the weight being configured to shift a gravity center position of the movable module to a support position side of the support mechanism relative to a gravity center position of the optical module in the optical axis direction. An end face of one side of the weight may be formed in a flat face which is perpendicular to the optical axis direction. |
| US10003737B2 |
Video processing device, video processing method, and video processing program
Provided is a video processing apparatus including: shooting template storage unit that stores shooting templates for individual themes available for a video work, the shooting templates indicating compositions and shoot times of individual scenes available for the video work; scene selecting unit that displays, upon selection of any one of the shooting templates for the individual themes stored in the shooting template storage unit, a list of scenes for the selected shooting template and receives a selection of scenes for commencement of shooting; scene shooting unit that displays, upon selection of the scenes through the scene selecting unit, a shooting screen with guide information on the screen, and shoots the selected scenes lasting for the shoot times defined by the shooting template, the guide information serving as a guide for the compositions defined by the shooting template; and video work completing unit that completes the video work by compiling videos for the respective selected scenes shot by the scene shooting unit. This facilitates making of story movies. |
| US10003733B2 |
Peaking headroom for flat panel displays
A focus assist circuit for a viewfinder, including a video amplifier configured to amplify a video signal, a video gain controller configured to adjust gain of the video amplifier to provide peaking headroom, and a peaking processor configured to adjust the amplified video signal. The focus assist circuitry may facilitate focusing a camera lens by proving peaking headroom for a peaking signal that is combined with an amplified signal. The peaking headroom limits the gain applied to a video signal in order to reduce distortions in the peaks. A user interface may include input controls configured to limit the gain of the of a video amplifier. |
| US10003729B2 |
Transmitting settings in a digital imaging system
An approach is provided to control digital imaging system. In the approach, isolated camera settings pertaining to a first camera body are configured. The first camera body is included in a camera group that includes two or more camera bodies. Each of the cameras in the camera group is controlled by a human operator. Shared camera settings that pertain to each of the cameras in the camera group are also configured. When an adjustment is received at the camera body from the human operator, the approach checks whether the adjustment is a shared group setting. If the adjustment is a shared setting, the system wirelessly transmits the adjustment over the wireless transmitter/receiver to the other camera bodies included in the camera group. |
| US10003727B1 |
Camera module capable of emitting a uniform light
A camera module includes a camera, a light emitting unit, a circuit board. The camera is mounted on the circuit board and having an optical axis. The light emitting unit is disposed on the circuit board which emits a light beam forming a batwing-shaped luminous intensity distribution. The batwing-shaped luminous intensity distribution has at least two peaks of maximum luminous intensity. The optical axis of the camera is arranged at a position between the at least two peaks of the batwing-shaped luminous intensity distribution. The camera module emits a uniform light for enhancing authenticity of the image and increasing the reliability of the recognition system. |
| US10003724B2 |
Smart case for mobile photography
A mobile device case is configured to facilitate coupling of an auxiliary lens assembly along an optical path of a miniature camera module of a mobile device. A case processor and electrical circuitry embedded within the case are configured to detect the presence of the auxiliary lens assembly that is coupled to the lens attachment interface. A lens recognition sensor is coupled to the case processor and electrical circuitry and is configured to identify the auxiliary lens with a specific lens type. |
| US10003714B2 |
Image forming apparatus, control method, and non-transitory recording medium which adjusts timing of print enable signal according to atmospheric pressure
An image forming apparatus includes an acquiring unit configured to acquire atmosphere pressure in the installation place of the image forming apparatus, photoconductors, light sources configured to radiate laser light, and a polygon mirror configured to be rotatable. The polygon mirror exposes the photoconductors by reflecting the laser light toward the photoconductors while rotating. The image forming apparatus further includes a control device configured to control rotation of the polygon mirror. The control device outputs an enable signal for allowing the image forming apparatus to perform printing, if rotation of the polygon mirror is stabilized after start of the rotation, and advances the timing of outputting the enable signal as the atmosphere pressure increases. |
| US10003713B2 |
Image forming method and image forming apparatus comprising a scanner section and a light reflection area determination section
An image processing apparatus comprises a scanner section and an area determination section. The scanner section reads the light reflected from an original document after the light penetrates a light diffusion sheet to output first image data, wherein the light diffusion sheet has a surface for diffusing the light reflected from the original document including a mirror reflection area; and the area determination section determines the mirror reflection area with respect to the first image data output from the scanner section. |
| US10003712B2 |
Illuminating device, image reading apparatus including the illuminating device, and image forming apparatus including the image reading apparatus
An illuminating device capable of stably illuminating an irradiated object such as a document while suppressing light loss with a simply structure is provided. An LED array and a reflective plate are disposed sandwiching a slit (St) through which light reflected by a document MS passes and a light-guiding member is disposed on the side of the LED array. The light-guiding member includes a direct emission unit disposed between an illumination range y centered on a document reading position and the LED array and an indirect emission unit disposed between the reflective plate and the LED array, a light incidence face of the direct emission unit and a light incidence face of the indirect emission unit are disposed at mutually different position around the LED array, and the LED array is disposed on a side of an interior angle formed by the light incidence faces. |
| US10003711B2 |
Light irradiation device, image reading device, and image forming apparatus
A light irradiation device includes a light source, a light guide member, and a holding member. The light guide member includes an incident surface, an exit surface, and a held surface. The incident surface has an elongated shape in a main scanning direction and faces a light emitting surface of the light source. The light guide member includes a securing structure in each of both end portions in the main scanning direction, which are out of a light guide area of the light guide member. The securing structure in one end portion is an engagement lug structure protruding to penetrate into a through-hole of the holding member, including a lug on a leading end, and engaging the holding member. The securing structure on another end portion is a fastening structure having a fastening hole penetrated with a fastening member and being secured to the holding member with the fastening member. |
| US10003708B2 |
Image processing device and image forming apparatus that generates a line synchronization signal based on a modulation clock and with a variable line cycle
An image processing device includes a modulation clock generator, a line synchronization signal generator, a line image sensor, and an image processor. The modulation clock generator is configured to generate the modulation clock by modulating a frequency of a reference clock at a predetermined modulation cycle. The line synchronization signal generator is configured to generate, on the basis of the modulation clock, a line synchronization signal whose line cycle varies from line to line. The line image sensor is configured to sequentially read an image of one line of a document at a timing corresponding to the line synchronization signal and to output image data. The image processor is configured to process the image data on the basis of the modulation clock. |
| US10003703B2 |
Data processing apparatus and print system
A data processing apparatus includes a processing unit configured to perform a process on print data or setting data of the print data by a processing method targeting print data of a specific description format; a receiving unit configured to receive print data and setting data of the print data of a description format selected by a user; a determination data obtaining unit configured to obtain determination data that indicates whether a printer driver used for inputting the received print data and the setting data is a target printer driver for the process performed by the processing unit; and a process control unit configured to determine whether to perform the process by the processing unit on the received print data or the setting data based on the obtained determination data, and control the processing by the processing unit. |
| US10003699B1 |
Optimizing a ringtone for audibility
Approaches presented herein enable optimizing a ringtone on a mobile communication device so that it may be audible to a user among ambient music. Specifically, an incoming communication (e.g., phone call) or other event (e.g., incoming notification, alarm, etc.) that is associated with a ringtone is detected. Any ambient music is detected and identified. A waveform associated with the ringtone and a waveform associated with the ambient music are analyzed. Based on the analysis, the ringtone is initiated. For example, a peak of the ringtone waveform may be aligned with a trough of the ambient music waveform to determine a point to initiate the ringtone among the ambient music. |
| US10003697B2 |
Selective targeting for sponsored data services
Methods and devices provide access to a sponsored data service (SDS) via a mobile device. A method may include receiving information identifying attributes to ascertain whether a user qualifies to access sponsored data, where an attribute from the identified attributes may include a position of the mobile device or a time of access to the SDS. The method may include determining parameters associated with the attributes. The method may further include sending the parameters to a validation device, where the validation device determines, based on the parameters, whether the user qualifies to receive sponsored data. The method also includes receiving a network address from the validation device, in response to the validation device determining that the user qualifies to receive sponsored data, and accessing sponsored data from a device associated with the network address. |
| US10003695B2 |
Data communication
A method of controlling a digital subscriber line (DSL) transceiver for use in transferring data over a DSL connection, the method comprising: monitoring operation of the DSL connection; detecting that the DSL connection is operating in a low power mode in which the signal power applied to the DSL connection by the DSL transceiver is at a first level below a power threshold value; increasing the signal power applied to the DSL connection to a second level above the power threshold value; recording data indicative of performance of the DSL connection with signal power applied to the DSL connection at the second level; and modifying DSL transceiver attributes based on the recorded data indicative of performance, to change operation of the DSL transceiver in transferring data over the DSL connection. |
| US10003694B2 |
Threshold activated teleconferencing
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for threshold activation of an audio teleconference. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for threshold activation of an audio teleconference is provided. The method includes receiving calls into a conference bridge for an audio conference and determining whether or not a threshold number of calls from corresponding callers have been received for the audio conference. The method also includes initiating the audio conference responsive to a threshold number of callers having called into the audio conference, but prohibiting initiation of the audio conference until the threshold number of callers have called into the audio conference. |
| US10003691B1 |
On-demand generation of a contact center
Technologies are disclosed for providing an onboarding service within a service provider network for on-demand creation of a contact center. Information associated with an account of a user at the service provider network is utilized to begin creating the contact center. Based upon input from the user, a directory of authorized users and storage for the contact center are created using services available within the service provider network. Encryption keys are created for encrypting customer call recordings and customer phone numbers in the storage. An initial user for handling calls is specified and a call queue is created. A routing profile is created to route calls from the call queue to the initial user. Available phone numbers are provided to the user for the selection of a phone number for accessing the contact center. One this data has been specified, the contact center can be activated for use. |
| US10003688B1 |
Systems and methods for cluster-based voice verification
Systems for caller identification and authentication may include an authentication server. The authentication server may be configured to receive audio data including speech of a plurality of telephone calls, use audio data for at least a subset of the plurality of telephone calls to populate a plurality of word clusters each associated with a specific demographic, and/or use audio data for at least one of the plurality of telephone calls to identify the telephone caller making the telephone call based on determining a most similar word cluster of the plurality of word clusters to the audio data of the caller. |
| US10003687B2 |
Presence-based device mode modification
In some examples, a first device may detect the presence of a second device or a particular person and, when a triggering event related to the second device or the particular person applies, the first device may change from a first mode to a second mode. |
| US10003685B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting and controlling transmission devices
A method of detecting, controlling and managing transmission of a transmitting device within a facility is disclosed. The method involves transmitting information to the transmission device at a power greater than a power of an available base station covering the facility, detecting a response transmission from the transmission device by a least one transmission detection facility, extracting identification information associated with the transmission device in response to the transmitted information; and determining a location of the transmission device based on the response transmission received by the at least one received transmission detection facility, wherein the response transmissions are sorted by the identification information, determining an allowability of the located transmission device with the set area and interacting and manipulating transmission of the detected transmitting device. |
| US10003683B2 |
Method for communication between users and smart appliances
The present invention provides a method (200) that allows users (211) of smart appliances to interact in a similar way with objects (202, 207) such as devices, smart appliances, Web services, software applications (THINGS/objects) and people (212) and also the communication of an object (202) with another object (207). The provided method comprises mapping the entire object (207) connected as a contact. These contacts (objects) will act as real instant messaging contacts, receive user commands and entries in a natural language fashion and provide response using the IM interface. Such objects (202, 207) must register as an instant messaging user on a common instant messaging server (210). Furthermore, an application wrapper (208) is also used to map an instant messaging contact and an object allowing an object not supporting this solution to be used by a device implementing the proposed method. |
| US10003675B2 |
Packet processor receiving packets containing instructions, data, and starting location and generating packets containing instructions and data
A method, an apparatus, and a system have been disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes an autonomous memory device receiving a set of instructions, the memory device executing the set of instructions, combining the set of instructions with any data recovered from the memory device in response to the set of instructions into a packet, and transmitting the packet from the memory device. |
| US10003672B2 |
Apparatus, systems and methods for deployment of interactive desktop applications on distributed infrastructures
Embodiments disclosed facilitate adaptation of interactive desktop applications (IDAs) for deployment and execution on distributed systems including clouds. In some embodiments, the method comprises: executing a cloud-based IDA on a dedicated elastic Virtual Machine (VM) running on at least one of a plurality of cloud infrastructures using a remote client device; and invoking an application on the remote client device comprising a remote desktop protocol (RDP) to connect to the VM on the at least one cloud infrastructure to facilitate remote user interaction with the at least one cloud-based IDA using functionality provided by the RDP. In some embodiments, the remote client application may be a web browser and RDP may be implemented using browser plugins. Further, the remote client application may sync data with cloud infrastructure before and after IDA execution, and the VM running the IDA may be terminated when user exits the IDA. |
| US10003669B2 |
Methods and apparatus to create and transmit a condensed logging data file
A method for producing log data for a programming receiver is provided. The method executes a set of instructions comprising at least a log statement, the log statement causing the programming receiver to access condensed source code; compresses one or more string arguments in the log statement, during execution of the set of instructions; and generates a log file, based on the executed set of instructions and the compressed one or more string arguments. |
| US10003665B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing selection and prioritization of sensor data
An approach is provided for processing and transmitting sensor data in a bandwidth efficient manner. The approach involves causing, at least in part, a specification of one or more prioritization attributes for one or more sensors associated with at least one transmitting entity. The approach further involves processing and/or facilitating a processing of the one or more prioritization attributes to determine whether to cause, at least in part, (a) a transmission of sensor data associated with the one or more sensors to at least one receiving entity, (b) a caching of the sensor data prior to a batch transmission of the sensor data to the at least one receiving entity, or (c) a combination thereof. |
| US10003659B2 |
Efficient group communications leveraging LTE-D discovery for application layer contextual communication
The disclosure relates to leveraging peer-to-peer (P2P) discovery messages for application layer contextual communication. A P2P middleware layer of a user device receives a P2P discovery message, the P2P discovery message comprising metadata including an identifier of a first application and content to be rendered by the first application, determines whether or not there is an application installed on the user device that can render the content, and sends the content to be rendered by the first application to the installed application based on there being an application installed on the user device that can render the content. |
| US10003657B2 |
Data transmission processing method and apparatus
A data transmission processing method and apparatus, where the method includes receiving, by a common services entity (CSE), a first request message that is sent by an application function (AF) and used to instruct the CSE to update a first underlying network information resource, where the first request message includes data for calling an underlying network service, and the first underlying network information resource is a resource specially used to store the data for calling an underlying network service, updating, by the CSE, original data in the first underlying network information resource to the data for calling an underlying network service, and sending, by the CSE, the data for calling an underlying network service in the first underlying network information resource to an underlying network using a control plane. |
| US10003653B2 |
Wireless interface module for chemical dispensing system
Methods, systems, and computer program products for wirelessly communicating with various system controllers of a facility through a wireless interface module. A mobile computing device may wirelessly connect with the wireless interface module to transmit information to and receive information from the wireless interface module. Specifically, a washing machine may be coupled to the system controller and may require various chemicals to perform the underlying washing tasks. As the chemicals are utilized, system controllers provide usage data and any other relevant data to the wireless machine interface, which may in turn provide the data to the mobile computing device upon request. Similarly, the mobile computing device may transmit system setting information, updated formulas, or other information to the wireless interface module for incorporation into one or more system controllers. |
| US10003650B2 |
System and method of implementing an object storage infrastructure for cloud-based services
A method for storing objects in an object storage system includes the steps of establishing a network connection with a client over an inter-network, receiving an upload request indicating an object to be uploaded by the client, selecting at least two storage nodes on which the object will be stored, receiving the object from the client via the network connection, and streaming the object to each of the selected storage nodes such that the object is stored on each of the selected storage nodes. The method can also include writing an object record associating the object and the selected storage nodes to a shard of an object database and generating a Universally Unique Identifier (UUID). The UUID indicates the shard and the object ID of the object record, such that the object record can be quickly retrieved. Object storage infrastructures are also disclosed. |
| US10003639B2 |
Delivery of instructions in host application
Embodiments of the systems described herein can implement one or more processes remotely delivering customized code to a host application and/or computing device. The host application may be configured as an Application Programming Interface with a customized code processing library that may configure the host application to receive further instructions remotely. The host application may be further configured to execute host code and/or third-party code. The host application may be configured to receive remote application logic, after the host application has been installed on a computing device, and to execute the received application logic to alter the behavior of the host application, such as selectively tracking end user interactions. |
| US10003637B2 |
Method, mobile terminal and system for displaying picture based on wireless network, and storage medium
Disclosed are a method, a mobile terminal and a system for displaying a picture based on a wireless network, and a storage medium, where the picture includes a picture identifier, picture content data and update time, and the method includes: obtaining update time of a target picture to be displayed from a server according to a picture identifier of the target picture; if a buffered picture with the same picture identifier as that of the target picture is present in a local buffer of a mobile terminal, obtaining the buffered picture; and if the update time of the buffered picture is the same as that of the target picture, displaying the buffered picture according to the picture content data of the buffered picture. |
| US10003632B2 |
User terminal apparatus, server apparatus and methods of providing, by the user terminal apparatus and the server apparatus, continuous play service
Provided is a method of providing, by a server apparatus, a continuous play service, the method including receiving user information from a first user terminal apparatus, obtaining at least one piece of web page information corresponding to the user information, and transmitting the at least one piece of web page information to the first user terminal apparatus such that the at least one piece of web page information is displayed on a screen of the first user terminal apparatus, wherein the at least one piece of web page information includes information about at least one web page previously accessed by a plurality of second user terminal apparatuses including the first user terminal apparatus. |
| US10003630B2 |
Method, apparatus and computer program product for managing static uniform resource locator access
A method for managing static Uniform Resource Locator (URL) access, an associated apparatus, and an associated computer program product are provided, wherein the method includes the steps of: receiving a URL request from a browser running on another electronic device, wherein the URL request includes a static URL, and the static URL is utilized for accessing a specific web page on a specific web server; sending request information representing the URL request to a control server, wherein the control server stores registered information of each web server of at least one web server, and the at least one web server includes the specific web server; receiving response information corresponding to the request information from the control server; and controlling the browser to perform a test operation according to the registered information of the specific web server, in order to selectively control web page access of the browser. |
| US10003628B2 |
Managing task object state utilizing a reliable messaging model
Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to task object state management for workflow management systems and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for managing task object state utilizing a reliable messaging model. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for managing task object state utilizing a reliable messaging model is provided. The method includes transmitting according to a reliable messaging protocol a launch request for a task object in a workflow over a computer communications network to a remote server. The method also includes determining from the reliable messaging protocol whether or not the launch request has failed. Finally, the method includes responding to a determination that the launch request has failed, by transmitting a test request to the remote server using a protocol other than the reliable messaging protocol and setting a state of the task object as failed only if the remote server responds to the test request. |
| US10003627B2 |
Method, device and system for managing audio, video and data communications
Described herein are methods, systems and programs for managing the sharing of video, audio and data communications between users over the internet in the most efficient manner. The video, audio and data communications secured by means of advanced encryption standard (AES) like in the form of 128-bit or other encryption standard and efficiently communicated across a Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) protocol. |
| US10003626B2 |
Adaptive real-time transcoding method and streaming server therefor
The present invention relates to an adaptive real-time transcoding method and a streaming server therefor to improve service quality by minimizing the disconnection of images in an environment, such as a mobile device, through adaptively changing a set value of a transcoding operation on a media streaming service to match a network environment. The adaptive real-time transcoding method of the present invention is a real-time transcoding method for sequentially transmitting a media data segment, divided and transcoded, in a streaming server to the client side over a network, the method comprising the steps of: determining the fill level of a client-side playback buffer; determining, on the basis of the fill level of the playback buffer, the image quality of media data segments that are not transmitted to the client side; and transcoding the non-transmitted media data segments according to the determined image quality. |
| US10003623B2 |
Method for transferring control of a conference call
A method for transferring control of an existing multi-participant conversation in which at least two communication terminals are connected to each other through a data connection to a conference control application can include the following steps: establishment of a virtual conference room that serves as an anchor point for the application and can be a virtual participant in the conference, switching of the conference room into the existing data connection and assignment of the master role to the conference room. A signal generated by the application can cause the switching of the conference room into the existing data connection and the assignment of the master role to the conference room. |
| US10003621B2 |
Multimedia routing system for securing third party participation in call consultation or call transfer of a call in progress
A multimedia router has code executable on the router from storage on a machine readable medium coupled to the router, the code providing routing functions, and a routing point identified in the router code for establishing at least one non-voice communications session between two or more communications appliances enabled for non-voice communications. During a voice call established between a calling party and one of the two or more communications appliances, the routing point is invoked from the called communications appliance by issuance of a non-voice routing request to establish at least one non-voice communications session between the called communications appliance and another of the two or more communications appliances. |
| US10003618B2 |
Device and method for providing mobile Internet call service
Disclosed are a device and method for providing a mobile Internet call service. In order to reduce a call waiting time for an mVoIP call, when a call is an initial call after power of a terminal is turned on or using the main call number, information for a call connection is acquired in advance and a light weight session is maintained. When the mVoIP call is made later, the maintained light weight session is used to make a direct P2P call. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a call connection time. As a result, a call waiting time is significantly reduced and thus it is possible to provide a rapid response and improve user satisfaction. When the light weight session is maintained, access to a separate server system is not performed. As a result, it is possible to connect a P2P call even when call traffic is heavy. |
| US10003614B2 |
Method, device, and storage medium for deep packet inspection control
The present disclosure discloses a Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) control method and device, and a storage medium. The method includes that: a traffic collection request is sent to a network controller according to a pre-set collection policy, wherein the traffic collection request is used for allowing the network controller to send a request for traffic collection to one or more corresponding network devices; traffic data collected by the one or more network devices are received (S11); and the received traffic data of the one or more network devices are analyzed and processed to generate a network control policy corresponding to each network device, and the network control policies are sent to the network controller correspondingly to allow the network controller to send each network control policy to the corresponding network device. |
| US10003606B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting security threats
The disclosed computer-implemented method for detecting security threats may include (1) detecting, by a software security program, a security incident at a client device such that the software security program generates a signature report to identify the security incident, (2) querying an association database with the signature report to deduce another signature report that a different software security program would have predictably generated at the client device, the different software security program having been unavailable at the client device at a time of detecting the security incident, and (3) performing at least one protective action to protect the client device from a security threat associated with the security incident based on the other signature report deduced by querying the association database. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. |
| US10003602B2 |
Determining email authenticity
Monitoring across multiple-channels, used by multiple devices, to determine which email messages being sent to a user are solicited by the user. A broad spectrum of network and telephony access records are analyzed to determine whether an email message is likely being sent as a result of legitimate services access by the user. |
| US10003598B2 |
Model framework and system for cyber security services
Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for a model framework and system for cyber security services. The present invention is configured to determine one or more access paths to the internal computing device from an external computing device; determine one or more controls associated with each access path; determine one or more types of access that may be made via one or more of the access paths by the external computing device to access the internal computing device; determine whether the one or more controls associated with the at least one of the one or more access paths is capable of detecting the access; determine one or more tools configured to regulate the one or more controls; and incorporate the one or more tools within the network to regulate the one or more controls to detect and monitor the access. |
| US10003597B2 |
Managing hardware reboot and reset in shared environments
In an environment such as a cloud computing environment where various guests can be provisioned on a host machine or other hardware device, it can be desirable to prevent those users from rebooting or otherwise restarting the machine or other resources using unauthorized information or images that can be obtained from across the network. A cloud manager can cause one or more network switches or other routing or communication processing components to deny communication access between user-accessible ports on a machine or device and the provisioning systems, or other specific network resources, such that the user cannot cause the host machine to pull information from those resources upon a restart or reboot of the machine. Further, various actions can be taken upon a reboot or attempted reboot, such as to isolate the host machine or even power off the specific machine. |
| US10003596B2 |
Device and method of setting or removing security on content
A device for removing security on content using biometric information includes a memory configured to store content on which security has been set based on first biometric information of a user; and a controller configured to obtain second biometric information of the user, which is of a different type than the first biometric information, and remove the security on the content based on the second biometric information, in response to a user input for executing the content. |
| US10003595B2 |
System and method for one time password authentication
An authentication system for providing an authentication service for a user accessing the same through a communication network includes a seed server for managing a user seed value related to each user identification information, a one time password (OTP) generation device provided in a user's mobile terminal, the OTP generation device generating a user OTP by using at least one portion previously defined in an IP address dynamically assigned to the mobile terminal by a mobile communication operator and a user's user seed value, and an authentication server for, if a user authentication request is received, generating an OTP corresponding to the user OTP by using the at least one portion previously defined in the IP address dynamically assigned to the mobile terminal and the user seed value related to the user identification information, and comparing the user OTP with the corresponding OTP, thereby authenticating the user. |
| US10003593B2 |
Authentication apparatus, authentication method, and authentication system
Provided is an authentication apparatus easily realizing a one-time password system ensuring the security of a password without new equipment. The apparatus includes a user information registration processing circuit and a user authentication processing circuit. The user information registration processing circuit registers user identification information, reference identification information constituting a reference, and a selection sequenced identification indicator string having selection identification indicators selected from identification indicators and a sequence of these indicators for each user. The user authentication processing circuit executes a user authentication using a password determined by calculating the positions of the selection identification indicators of the selection sequenced identification indicator string from the position of an identification indicator of a random identification indicator string where the identification indicators are arranged at random that corresponds to the reference identification information into the sequence of the selection identification indicators and the user identification information. |
| US10003587B2 |
Authority transfer system, method, and authentication server system by determining whether endpoints are in same or in different web domain
An authority transfer system includes a determination unit configured to determine whether a domain of a service and a domain of an endpoint for allowing a client to acquire authority information are a same domain. An issue unit issues the authority information indicating that an authority of a user with respect to the service is transferred to the client without receiving an instruction to permit a transfer of the authority of the user with respect to the service to the client, if the two domains are determined to be the same domain by the determination unit. |
| US10003586B2 |
Method and device for generating a secret key
A method for generating a secret key via a reciprocal communication channel connecting a first communication node and a second communication node, wherein the first communication node obtains a first sample by a measurement of the communication channel, the first communication node performs a quantization of the first sample, the first communication node performs a matching of the quantized sample with the second communication node via the communication channel, during the matching, the first communication node obtains and quantizes a second sample by a second measurement of the communication channel and the communication nodes obtain the key from the samples by a privacy amplification. |
| US10003583B2 |
Method and system for the supply of data, transactions and electronic voting
A method for supply of data, including generating a first digital certificate referred (empowerment certificate) signed with a first signing entity's electronic signature. The empowerment certificate includes attributes of the described entity, information identifying the first signing entity, indication of data relating to the described entity, indication of a source of the data, and identification of a relying entity to which the data can be supplied. The relying entity forwards the empowerment certificate to a source supplying the data indicated in the empowerment certificate. The data may be supplied to the relying entity by a second digital certificate (custom certificate), signed with a second signing entity's electronic signature. Custom certificates may appear in custom certificate revocation lists. A system and method for transfer of ownership of electronic property from a first entity to a second entity, and a method and system for electronic voting are also provided. |
| US10003582B2 |
Technologies for synchronizing and restoring reference templates
Generally, this disclosure describes technologies for restoring and/or synchronizing templates such as biometric templates to/among one or more client devices. In some embodiments one or more client devices may register with a synchronization server and provide encrypted copies of their reference templates to the server. In a restoration operation, the synchronization server may provide an encrypted copy of a client's reference template(s) to the client, which may decrypt them in a protected environment. In a synchronization operation, the synchronization server may provide encrypted copy of a first client's template(s) to a plurality of second clients. The second clients may then decrypt the encrypted template(s) within a protected environment using an appropriate decryption key. |
| US10003581B2 |
Secure connection establishment
A wireless device implementing secure connection establishment may include at least one processor circuit. The at least one processor circuit may be configured to receive an advertising packet from a device over a first channel and generate, in response to receiving the advertising packet, a connection request packet that comprises control information for establishing a connection with the device over a second channel. The at least one processor circuit may be further configured to encrypt and authenticate at least a portion of the connection request packet based at least in part on a connection entry key previously exchanged with the device and transmit the at least partially encrypted connection request packet over the first channel. The at least one processor circuit may be further configured to establish the connection with the device over the second channel based at least in part on the control information of the connection request packet. |
| US10003580B2 |
System and method for controlling features on a device
Trust between entities participating in an upgrade or enablement/disablement process is established and, to facilitate this remotely and securely, a highly tamper resistant point of trust in the system that is being produced is used. This point of trust enables a more efficient distribution system to be used. Through either a provisioning process or at later stages, i.e. subsequent to installation, manufacture, assembly, sale, etc.; the point of trust embodied as a feature controller on the device or system being modified is given a feature set (or updated feature set) that, when validated, is used to enable or disable entire features or to activate portions of the feature. |
| US10003579B2 |
Method for making friends anonymously under instant messaging communications in order to protect a real personal identity
After a friendship pairing process is executed according to a phone directory, send a friendship request message, create at least one first platform identity by the first user, and the first user uses a first platform identity of the at least one first platform identity to make friends with the second user having a platform identity. The first user does not have any platform identity before the first user creates the at least one first platform identity. |
| US10003576B2 |
Rule-based routing to resources through a network
Techniques for determining which resource access requests are handled locally at a remote computer, and which resource access requests are routed or “redirected” through a virtual private network. One or more routing or “redirection” rules are downloaded from a redirection rule server to a remote computer. When the node of the virtual private network running on the remote computer receives a resource access request, it compares the identified resource with the rules. Based upon how the identified resource matches one or more rules, the node will determine whether the resource access request is redirected through the virtual private network or handled locally (e.g., retrieved locally from another network). A single set of redirection rules can be distributed to and employed by a variety of different virtual private network communication techniques. |
| US10003572B2 |
Information processing apparatus and recording medium
An information processing apparatus includes plural network interfaces, a specifying unit, a setting unit, and an assigning unit. The plural network interfaces include a first network interface for connection of the apparatus to a network, and a second network interface for direct wireless connection of another device to the apparatus. The specifying unit specifies a subnet by way of which data transmitted from the first network interface pass. The setting unit sets a network address that belongs to a subnet that is different from the specified subnet to the second network interface. The assigning unit assigns a network address that belongs to a subnet that is the same as the network address set to the second network interface to the other device. |
| US10003570B2 |
Method and device for informing user address
A method and device for informing user address are disclosed. The method comprises: a defined network allocating, according to a user address prefix provided by a mobile network, a user address to a mobile network user accessing the mobile network from the defined network; and the defined network informing the mobile network of the allocated user address. The disclosure address the problems of complex flow for allocating user address and low allocation efficiency, and how to inform a mobile network of an allocated user address existing in the related art, thus achieving the allocation of an user address and improving informing efficiency. |
| US10003567B1 |
Systems and methods for providing DNS services
A system for providing a Domain Name System (DNS) service may include providing an agent for installation on a subscriber device. The subscriber device may be connected to the DNS service via an entry point device. The system includes receiving, from the agent, agent data indicative of a subscriber identifier and a unique identifier associated with the entry point device. The system may then determine, based on the agent data, a current Internet Protocol (IP) address associated with the entry point device and associate the unique identifier with the subscriber identifier. The system may then dynamically map the subscriber identifier to the current IP address and provide DNS service to the subscriber device based on the current IP address. |
| US10003566B2 |
Method and apparatus for assigning a logical address in a communication system
A method and a system for assigning a unique logical address to a mobile station in a cloud cell are provided. The method includes selecting, by the master base station, a unique logical address from an associated set of addresses, wherein the set of addresses is a subset of a common address space, and assigning the unique logical address to the mobile station so that the mobile station and each of the plurality of base stations communicate in the cloud cell using the assigned unique logical address. |
| US10003561B2 |
Conversation modification for enhanced user interaction
Technologies are described for modification of conversation presentation for enhanced user experience. Parts of the conversation may be detected and analyzed for their properties such as who sent a message, who received, when, was anyone left out from or added to the conversation, etc. The extracted properties and analyzed information may then be used to reverse a chronological order of the conversation and present it using interactive features such as collapsing and expanding parts of the presented information, providing a summary, removing unnecessary content, and comparable features. |
| US10003550B1 |
Smart autoscaling of a cluster for processing a work queue in a distributed system
An apparatus comprising a method for allocating shared processing resources, comprising the steps of (A) predicting a first amount of processing resources needed to complete each of a plurality of transcoding jobs in a work queue of a project, (B) determining a second amount of processing resources available prior to processing the project and (C) adding processing resources needed to complete the project. The processing resources are added in a fixed number of predetermined processing units. The fixed number of computer resources are added (a) to minimize an overall use of said processing resources needed to complete the project and (b) to complete the project within a target time. |
| US10003549B2 |
System for allocating sensor network resources
The technology relates to allocating the resource costs of a sensor network. In particular, an auction model is used to control the demand-side of sensor network utilization. Users bid for fractional sensor network utilization over particular variables such as time, geography, and data type. During the bidding process, the available sensor network resources may be unknown. Therefore, users bid on the predicted fractional sensor network utilization, which can be estimated using historical sensor network trends and models. Throughout this process, device performance is preserved while providing for user experience, privacy, and security. |
| US10003548B2 |
Data transmission method using multiple wireless networks
Data transmission method includes a first mobile device linking a first wireless network with a first linking quality and a second wireless network with a second linking quality. The first mobile device acquires a sum of first bandwidth requirements and a sum of second bandwidth requirements of application programs currently running. The first mobile device acquires a bandwidth allocation result according to the first linking quality, the second linking quality, the sum of first bandwidth requirements, and the sum of second bandwidth requirements. The first mobile device performs data link to the first wireless network and/or the second wireless network according to the bandwidth allocation result, and then performs data transmission of the application programs. The sum of second bandwidth requirements is greater than the sum of first bandwidth requirements. The bandwidth allocation result corresponds to a bandwidth usage value for all application programs. |
| US10003542B2 |
Data streaming scheduler for dual chipset architectures that includes a high performance chipset and a low performance chipset
A dual chipset architecture, a method of operating a scheduler for a dual chipset architecture, and a computer program product for operating a scheduler for a dual chipset architecture. In an embodiment, the dual chipset architecture comprises a high performance processor, a low performance processor, and a scheduler for the processors. The scheduler is provided for determining an expected data traffic flow to the chipset, and for selectively enabling the high and low performance processors, based on this expected data flow, ahead of this expected data flow reaching the chipset. In one embodiment, a specified data traffic indicator is associated with the expected data traffic flow, and the scheduler uses this specified data traffic indicator to determine the expected data traffic flow. In an embodiment, this specified data traffic indicator is a value for a defined window size for the expected data flow. |
| US10003540B2 |
Flow forwarding method, device, and system
The present application discloses a flow forwarding method, device, and system. The method includes: receiving, by an edge node, an intelligent routing service request packet, and the packet includes a constraint condition required for establishing the intelligent routing service; if the edge node does not find, in a flow table, a corresponding matching flow table entry of characteristic information, sending, by the edge node, a first message to a controller, where the first message includes identification information of the edge node and the characteristic information and the edge node is an ingress edge-node or an egress edge-node that receives the packet; receiving, a first flow table entry sent by the controller, where the first flow table entry is generated according to the first message and meets the constraint condition; and processing, according to the first flow table entry, a packet sent by the user side device. |
| US10003538B2 |
Proactive load balancing based on fractal analysis
The disclosure relates to technology for load balancing link utilization of a networking device based on fractal analysis. In one embodiment, link utilization of switches, routers, etc. in a data center is balanced based on a fractal model of the link utilization. Techniques disclosed herein are proactive. For example, instead of reacting to link congestion, the technique predicts future link utilization based on fractal analysis. Then, packet flows (or flowlets) may be assigned to links based on the predicted future link utilization. Hence, congestion on links may be reduced or prevented. |
| US10003533B2 |
SDN packet forwarding
A method for forwarding a Software Defined Networking (SDN) packet, applied in a data forwarding device in a SDN network, comprising: dividing a flow table with a plurality of flow table entries according to a class in advance, and obtaining multi-layer flow tables serial in sequence; wherein each layer of flow table corresponds to a class of flow table; and receiving a SDN packet, searching each layer of flow table in sequence according to a precedence order of the multi-layer flow tables, or directly pointing to a specified flow table to search a matched flow table entry, and processing the SDN packet. |
| US10003527B1 |
Devices and methods to assist with network cabling
A device is described for assisting network technicians and other users with network cabling. The device can be provided to a technician, where the technician plugs a loose cable end into the device, and if the other end of the cable is attached to a switch (e.g. Euclid switch), the device indicates to the technician via a display where on the network the cable should be plugged in (which port on which switch). When the device is connected to a switch via a cable, the switch can make available its information to the device. The device can also consult a data store to determine where the other end should be attached. The information that is used to determine where the cable should be attached can include the number of layers in the network; the number of switches in each layer; and the number of ports on the switches. |
| US10003524B2 |
Routing loop determining method and device
A routing loop determining method and a device. The method includes: acquiring, by a forwarding device in a layer 3 network, a first packet, where a time to live (TTL) value of the first packet is reduced to 0 by the forwarding device; acquiring, by the forwarding device, a second packet whose destination Internet Protocol IP address is the same as that of the first packet; recording, by the forwarding device, a feature of the second packet; forwarding, by the forwarding device, the second packet; and acquiring, by the forwarding device, a third packet according to the feature of the second packet, where a feature of the third packet is the same as that of the second packet, and determining that a routing loop exists. The present disclosure resolves a problem that a loop in a layer 3 network cannot be detected, and improves accuracy of sending a packet. |
| US10003517B2 |
Wireless communication test system arrangement
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved data communication test systems for the testing of wireless data communication devices and systems. A flexible arrangement of physical layer interfaces, hardware traffic generator/analyzers and software traffic generator/analyzers is disclosed that partitions the data communication test system into interfacing and processing modules. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as a lower-cost and more efficient test system, a reduction in redundant processing capabilities, and a dynamic balancing of interfaces and processing power. |
| US10003512B2 |
Wireless communication method supporting reverse report and related wireless communication system
A wireless communication method includes: sending a request frame to a responder, wherein the request frame includes a first message arranged to indicate what information the initiator supports; receiving a measurement frame from a responder, wherein the measurement frame includes a second message arranged to indicate what information the responder requires; and sending a report frame to the responder, wherein the report frame includes the information the responder requires. |
| US10003507B2 |
Transport session state protocol
One embodiment provides a system that facilitates an efficient transport protocol. During operation, the system receives a first interest which indicates a query for optimal transport parameters, wherein a name for an interest is a hierarchically structured variable length identifier that includes contiguous name components ordered from a most general level to a most specific level, wherein the query is based on a name prefix that includes one or more contiguous name components. The system computes the optimal parameters based on historical information associated with the name prefix. The system transmits a first response which includes the computed optimal parameters to a requesting entity, thereby facilitating a transport protocol which increases network efficiency. |
| US10003496B1 |
Network change management
Systems and methods for implementing network changes are described herein. In one aspect, a network change procedure may be comprised of a plurality of scripts that may implement a change in the network. In one embodiment, the deployment may be paused after the script has been executed. During the pause, a change management server may determine the impact of the change on the network. If the change had a positive effect, the change management server may execute another script to make another network change. However, if the change had a negative effect, the change management server may initiate one or more remedial actions. |
| US10003495B1 |
Discovery protocol for enabling automatic bootstrap and communication with a service appliance connected to a network switch
An example method is provided and includes configuring a service on a network element; associating a directly connected port with the service to create a port channel between the network element and a directly connected service appliance, the port channel comprising a plurality of member ports; performing an auto-discovery process for each of the member ports; and, upon successful completion of the performing, indicating on the network element that the service appliance is operational. In certain embodiments, the network element includes an intelligent service card manager module (“ISCM”) that forms part of a Remote Integrated Service Engine (“RISE”) element with a corresponding intelligent service card client module (“ISCC”) installed on the service appliance. The method may further include, upon unsuccessful completion of the auto-discovery process, repeating the auto-discovery process. |
| US10003490B2 |
Communication system, transmission apparatus, reception apparatus, and digital transmission method
A communication system using hierarchical modulation and capable of flexibly adjusting line quality includes a transmission apparatus that hierarchically modulates and transmits signal sequences, a reception apparatus that hierarchically demodulates a received signal, and a hierarchization-parameter setting unit that sets hierarchization parameters. The transmission apparatus includes a hierarchical modulation unit that superimposes signals from layers while maintaining gray codes. The reception apparatus includes a hierarchical demodulation unit that demodulates and separates hierarchically modulated signals and detects signals from layers. The hierarchization-parameter setting unit sets a hierarchization ratio which is a signal power ratio used for superimposing a higher layer and a lower layer, a mapping pattern capable of selecting two patterns, and a mapping pattern mixing ratio indicating a ratio with which two mapping patterns are mixed. |
| US10003488B2 |
Method and electronic apparatus for automatically detecting bandwidth and packet type of packet
The present invention provides a method and an electronic apparatus for automatically detecting bandwidth and the packet type of a packet, so as to solve the problem mentioned above. The method comprises: detecting a plurality of symbols in the preamble of the packet; generating a sign pattern according to the symbols; and determining the bandwidth and the packet type of the packet according to the detected sign pattern. The electronic apparatus comprises: a symbol detecting circuit, a sign pattern generating circuit, and a determining circuit. The symbol detecting circuit is utilized for detecting a plurality of symbols in the preamble of the packet. The sign pattern generating circuit is utilized for generating a sign pattern according to the symbols. The determining circuit is utilized for determining the bandwidth and the packet type of the packet according to the detected sign pattern. |
| US10003483B1 |
Biologically inspired methods and systems for automatically determining the modulation types of radio signals using stacked de-noising autoencoders
Class types of input signals having unknown class types are automatically classified using a neural network. The neural network learns features associated with a plurality of different observed signals having respective different known class types. The neural network then recognizes features of the input signals having unknown class types that at least partially match at least some of the features associated with the plurality of different observed signals having respective different known class types. The neural network determines probabilities that each of the input signals has each of the known class types based on strengths of the matches between the recognized features of the input signals and the features associated with plurality of different observed signals. The neural network classifies each of the input signals as having one of the respective different known class types based on a highest determined probability. |
| US10003479B2 |
Apparatus and method for un-delayed decision feedback with sample and hold at selected timing
A multi-phase partial response receiver supports various incoming data rates by sampling PrDFE output values at a selected one of at least two clock phases. The receiver includes a calibration circuit that performs a timing analysis of critical data paths in the circuit, and this analysis is then used to select the particular clock phase used to latch the output values. These techniques permit the multiplexer outputs from for each phase of the partial response receiver to directly drive selection of a multiplexer for the ensuing phase, i.e., by avoiding regions of instability or uncertainty in the respective multiplexer outputs. |
| US10003473B2 |
Probing available bandwidth along a network path
In one embodiment, a time period is identified in which probe packets are to be sent along a path in a network based on predicted user traffic along the path. The probe packets are then sent during the identified time period along the path. Conditions of the network path are monitored during the time period. The rate at which the packets are sent during the time period is dynamically adjusted based on the monitored conditions. Results of the monitored conditions are collected, to determine an available bandwidth limit along the path. |
| US10003470B2 |
Method and terminal for transmitting and receiving data
A method for transmitting and receiving data, which is performed by a terminal, includes: transmitting first data to each of a plurality of reception terminals connected to the terminal, the first data including a source data segment and a parity data segment; determining second data to be transmitted after the first data, based on feedback information that relates to the first data and is received from each of the plurality of reception terminals; and transmitting the determined second data to each of the plurality of reception terminals. |
| US10003468B1 |
Method for communicating over DC power conductor
A method for communicating over a DC power line is disclosed. A digital stream from any source is applied to a transmitter comprising a DC power regulator, which may be a shunt regulator, and in some embodiments, may be an adjustable Zener diode. The digital stream is applied to a reference input of the regulator, which causes digital fluctuations of a power DC voltage applied to a DC power line upon which downstream receivers are operating. Any number of receivers may be connected to the DC power line, each of which including a microprocessor powered by the digitally fluctuating DC voltage. The receivers may operate on any number of applications. In another embodiment, bidirectional communications are enabled by adding a shunt voltage regulator to vary voltage on the power line for each receiver. Digital communication may operate at relative fast rates, and the transmitter and receiver are inexpensive. |
| US10003467B1 |
Controlling digital certificate use
A computing device includes a processor and a persistent memory for storing information about a first public key associated with a first asymmetric key pair for authenticating the source of a digital certificate. The computing device also includes a second memory for storing one or more current certificate version indicators, each associated with a corresponding digital certificate, and the version indicator is used by the processor to determine the trust of the corresponding digital certificate. |
| US10003463B2 |
Systems and methods for revoking and replacing signing keys
In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor, an information handling resource communicatively coupled to the processor, and a management controller communicatively coupled to the processor and the information handling resource and configured to provide out-of-band management of the information handling system. The management controller may further configured to receive a message indicating that an existing private key associated with the information handling resource is compromised, the message including a replacement public key for replacing an existing public key associated with the information handling resource and associated with the existing private key and responsive to the message, cause the existing public key associated with the information handling resource to be replaced with the replacement public key. |
| US10003462B2 |
Key generating method and apparatus
A key generating method and apparatus, where the method includes acquiring complete picture data of a complete picture; displaying a partial picture of the complete picture in a display window; capturing a first picture from the partial picture, and generating first picture data of the first picture; and generating a key according to the first picture data. |
| US10003458B2 |
User key management for the secure shell (SSH)
Management of user keys for public key authentication using the SSH in large SSH deployments is automated by deploying a management system in the environment, discovering SSH identity keys and authorized keys, analyzing authorized connections between user accounts, and automatically managing the authorized connections and the key pairs used for authentication. |
| US10003455B2 |
Carrier generator, radio frequency interconnect including the carrier generator and method of using
A carrier generator includes a phase accumulator configured to generate a phase reference signal based on a frequency command word (FCW) signal, a time to digital converter (TDC) configured to generate a feedback signal based on a divided signal, a loop filter configured to generate a filtered command signal based on the phase reference signal and the feedback signal, and a plurality of tuning arrangements. Each tuning arrangement includes an oscillator configured to receive the filtered command signal and output an adjustment signal, and is configured to output a carrier signal of a corresponding plurality of carrier signals based on the adjustment signal. The divided signal is based on the adjustment signal of a first tuning arrangement. |
| US10003453B1 |
Phase synchronization of measuring instruments using free space transmission
A system for measuring electrical characteristics of a device under test (DUT) includes a measuring instrument adapted to be connected with the DUT for transmitting tests signals to the DUT, a receiver adapted to be connected with the DUT and arranged remote from the measuring instrument, an optical transceiver having a first coupler electrically connectable with the measuring instrument and a second coupler electrically connectable with the receiver, and a first and second free space transceivers connected to respective couplers by fiber optic cable. The measuring instrument includes a clock signal generated from a synchronization signal. The synchronization signal is converted to an optical signal by the optical transceiver and transmitted from the first free space transceiver to the second free space transceiver. The second coupler converts the optical signal to the synchronization signal and a clock signal of the receiver is locked to the synchronization signal. |
| US10003452B2 |
Method and apparatus for operation with carrier aggregation of time division duplex cells
According to the network-side teachings herein, transmission adaptations taken with respect to a secondary serving cell provide improved operation in the context of serving a half-duplex wireless device having a carrier aggregation configuration involving primary and secondary cells with different Time Division Duplex (TDD) uplink/downlink configurations. Transmission adaptations are taken with respect to a normal downlink subframe in a secondary cell that is time-wise overlapped by a special subframe in the primary cell. Similarly, improved operations are obtained on the device-side according to reception adaptations taken with respect to normal downlink subframes in a secondary cell that are overlapped by special subframes in the primary cell. Non-limiting improvements include better channel estimation and link adaptation, improved scheduling, and revised timings for the transmission and reception of user or control data targeting the device. |
| US10003451B2 |
Dual-input, high power handling, power combining LNA for full duplex communications systems
An apparatus includes a first gain stage, a combiner and a second gain stage. The first gain stage may be configured to amplify a receive signal acquired from a circuit to generate an intermediate signal. The combiner may be configured to combine the intermediate signal with a cancellation signal to generate a combined signal. The cancellation signal is generally derived from a transmit signal a portion of which appears in the receive signal through the circuit. The second gain stage may be configured to amplify the combined signal to generate an output signal. |
| US10003434B2 |
Efficient error correction that aggregates different media into encoded container packets
Large source data packets having large packet sizes and small source data packets having small packet sizes that are smaller than the large packet sizes are received. The small source data packets and the large source data packets are sent to a receiving device without forward error correction (FEC). The small source data packets are aggregated into a container packet having a header configured to differentiate the container packet from the large source data packets and the small source data packets. The large source data packets and the container packet are encoded with forward error correction to produce FEC-encoded packets to enable forward error correction of the large source data packets and the container packet at the receiving device. The FEC-encoded packets are sent to the receiving device. |
| US10003432B2 |
Methods and apparatus for WLAN transmission
A modulation coding scheme (MCS) is selected i) from a first set of MCSs when the PHY data unit is to be transmitted using a first channel bandwidth, and ii) from a second set of MCSs when the PHY data unit is to be transmitted using a second channel bandwidth. The first set of MCSs corresponds to i) a number of spatial streams, and ii) the first channel bandwidth, the second set of MCSs corresponds to i) the number of spatial streams, and ii) the second channel bandwidth. The second set of MCSs excludes one or more MCSs in the first set of MCSs that will result in a padding-related constraint not being met when the second channel bandwidth is to be used. Information bits are encoded according to the selected MCS, and modulated according to the selected MCS. |
| US10003429B2 |
Optical transmission device that transmits wavelength division multiplexed optical signal and optical transmission system
An optical transmission device includes: a wavelength allocation detector configured to detect wavelength allocation that indicates allocation of optical signals multiplexed in a WDM optical signal; a power adjusting unit configured to adjust powers of the optical signals multiplexed in the WDM optical signal; an optical amplifier configured to amplify the WDM optical signal output from the power adjusting unit; a power controller configured to generate a power control signal to control the power adjusting unit such that the WDM optical signal has a specified wavelength characteristic; and a correction value generator configured to generate a correction value to correct the power control signal based on the wavelength allocation. The power controller corrects the power control signal with the correction value. The power adjusting unit adjusts powers of the optical signals multiplexed in the WDM optical signal according to the corrected power control signal. |
| US10003427B1 |
Bidirectional optical element
A bidirectional optical element in optical network units (ONUs) of a passive optical network (PON) includes a main filter configured to pass an upstream signal having an upstream-channel wavelength and a downstream signal having a downstream-channel wavelength, a drop filter configured to pass the downstream signal having the downstream-channel wavelength and reject the upstream signal having the upstream-channel wavelength, and an add filter configured to pass the upstream signal having the upstream-channel wavelength and reject the downstream signal having the downstream-channel wavelength, wherein the main filter, the drop filter, and the add filter are configured to share a single optical waveguide, and the optical waveguide is configured to connect input ports of the main filter and the drop filter and an output port of the drop filter and is provided in a straight line shape. |
| US10003422B2 |
Method for processing an FM stereo signal
A method for processing an FM stereo signal. The FM stereo signal is digitized and divided into overlapping blocks, which are transformed into the frequency domain. Individual spectral lines of the difference signal are lowered if these have a higher magnitude than the respective spectral lines of the sum signal. The sum and difference signals are then transformed back. |
| US10003418B1 |
Performing parametric measurement for verification of a wireless communication device
A testing apparatus obtains user equipment (UE) parametric measurements with unknown and/or unavailable authentication and security information. The testing apparatus may obtain uplink and downlink parameters of a wireless device after the wireless device initiates registration while an associated timer is activated, enabling the testing apparatus to obtain additional measurement information without security information about the tested wireless device. The apparatus may also measure the UE's transmitted power level prior to the initiation of the authentication procedure. The testing apparatus may determine if a wireless device is to be tested at another frequency pair. If so, the testing apparatus redirects the wireless device to a radio resource at the other frequency pair. The testing apparatus then obtains uplink and downlink parameters for the wireless device by performing pre-registration and intra-registration measurements at the other frequency pair. The procedure is repeated until measurements for all desired frequency pairs are completed. |
| US10003416B1 |
Method for measuring characteristics of a transmitter unit of a device under test, test system and radio frequency device
A method for measuring characteristics of a transmitter unit of a device under test is described. A signal generator is provided that comprises a baseband processing unit having at least a digital pre-distortion sub-unit. A device under test is provided that has a transmitter unit. A measuring unit is provided. Said signal generator and said device under test are connected with each other via an interface. At least one input signal is generated by using said signal generator, said input signal is forwarded to said device under test. An output signal of said device under test is measured by using said measuring unit. A first pre-distortion parameter for an increasing input amplitude is determined by using said digital pre-distortion sub-unit. A second pre-distortion parameter for a decreasing input amplitude is determined by using said digital pre-distortion sub-unit. Said first and second pre-distortion parameters are determined such that said output signal has a high fidelity. Further, a test system and a radio frequency device are described. |