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| US10201872B2 |
Contact tip for use in gas metal-arc welding
A contact tip (1) for gas metal-arc welding comprising: A body (3) of a metal material with a tubular base portion (4) and two or more fingers (5a, 5b) extending in the axial direction from a front end of the base portion; At least one wire-feed conduit (7) extending axially through the body, in which a welding wire is to be received and fed; slots (10a, 10b) arranged between the fingers in order to space these apart, and A spring means (11) surrounding the fingers and exerting a radially acting spring force on the fingers of such strength that the fingers, when cool, are kept spaced apart, such that no pressure will be exerted on the casing surface of a welding wire introduced in the wire-feed conduit, and when heated to a temperature above the softening temperature of the metal material, are compressed by the spring force radially inward in order to exert pressure on the casing surface of a welding wire received in the wire-feed conduit. |
| US10201868B2 |
Systems and methods for gesture control of a welding system
A motion detection system having detection circuitry, motion recognition circuitry, and communication circuitry is provided. The detection circuitry is configured to detect gestures or motions of a welding system operator. In some embodiments, the detection circuitry is configured to detect gestures or motions of a welding operator via an accessory device, where the accessory device is in wireless communication with the motion detection system. The motion recognition circuitry receives the detected gestures or motions, and translates the detected gestures or motions into a welding command. The welding command is communicated to a welding system via the communications circuitry, and is configured to adjust an operating parameter of the welding system. |
| US10201867B2 |
Through-hole forming method, through-hole forming apparatus, and method of manufacturing glass substrate provided with through-hole
Disclosed is a through-hole forming method including a process of forming, by condensing and irradiating a laser beam onto an insulation substrate through a lens, a through-hole that passes through the insulation substrate in a thickness direction of the insulation substrate. A medium between the lens and the insulation substrate is air. A converging half angle θ that is calculated from a focal length f of the lens and a beam diameter d of the laser beam that enters the lens by using expression (1) satisfies expression (2): (d/2)/f=tan θ (1), and 0.16≤sin θ≤0.22 (2). |
| US10201859B2 |
Chuck structure
Provided is a chuck structure, which is configured to chuck an annular workpiece from a radially outer side of the workpiece. The chuck structure includes: leaf spring members arranged at a predetermined pitch along a circumferential direction of the chuck structure so as to be symmetrical with respect to a mechanism center axis; chuck claw members mounted to distal ends of the leaf spring members, respectively; and a pressing force applying mechanism configured to apply a force of pressing the leaf spring members radially inward, to thereby elastically press the chuck claw members onto a radially outer surface of the workpiece. |
| US10201858B2 |
Drill bit with an exchangeable cutting portion
A drill bit, which is rotatable in a direction of rotation about an axis of rotation, is disclosed. The drill bit has a cutting portion with an annular portion where the annular portion has a first end on which is a cutting element and has at a second end a first insertion element. The drill bit has a drill shaft portion with a cylindrical drill shaft which has at an end, towards the cutting portion, a second insertion element. In a direction of insertion parallel to the axis of rotation, the insertion elements form a plug-in connection and can be additionally connected by way of at least one pin element which is movable in at least one slit-shaped clearance. |
| US10201855B2 |
Cutting insert, tool body and cutting tool
A cutting insert having a first end surface, a second end surface, and a peripheral side surface. The peripheral side surface includes a rake surface, a front flank and a first cutting edge located in an intersecting edge between the rake surface and the front flank. The first end surface includes a central surface and a side flank located closer to the front flank as compared to the central surface. An intersecting edge between the central surface and the peripheral side surface serves as a first edge, and an intersecting edge between the side flank and the peripheral side surface serves as a second edge, and an angle formed by the first cutting edge and the first edge serves as a first angle α, and an angle formed by the first cutting edge and the second edge serves as a second angle β, wherein α is smaller than β. |
| US10201853B2 |
Multiple coil arrangement for a device for generative production of components and corresponding production method
A device for additive manufacturing of components by selective irradiation of a powder bed, having a processing chamber—in which at least one powder bed chamber and at least one radiation source are arranged such that the radiation source can irradiate a powder in the powder bed chamber, and wherein the device includes at least one induction coil, so that a component which is produced by irradiation of the powder bed can be at least partially inductively heated, and wherein the induction coil is movable relative to one or more powder bed chambers. A method for additive manufacturing of components by selective irradiation of a powder bed, in which method the component being manufactured is inductively heated at the same time, wherein the position of one or more induction coils for inductive heating is determined and adjusted based on the geometry of the component to be produced. |
| US10201851B2 |
Casting device and mold replacement method for casting device
A casting apparatus includes an upper frame to which an upper mold is attached, a lower frame to which a lower mold is attached, an opening/closing mechanism, a first main link member whose central portion is provided with a rotating shaft, a first auxiliary link member whose central portion is provided with a rotating shaft, and a drive unit. The upper frame, the lower frame, the first main link member, and the first auxiliary link member constitute a first parallel link mechanism. |
| US10201847B2 |
Clamping feet for an end effector
An attachment for an end effector. The attachment may include a clamp and a foot adhesively bonded to an edge of the clamp and having a set of interlocking features that form a mechanical interlock with the clamp. |
| US10201844B2 |
Apparatus and method for manufacturing laminated iron core
In manufacturing a laminated iron core by laminating and bonding iron core laminates blanked from a sheet steel strip into a prescribed profile, the adhesive agent can be applied to the iron core laminates in a stable manner without regard to the arrangement and the number of the application spots on each iron core laminate. The metallic die machine (1) is provided with an adhesive agent application unit (12) configured to apply an adhesive agent to a prescribed area of the sheet steel strip (W) corresponding to the iron core laminates (2), and the adhesive agent application unit is provided with a casing (44) defining a plurality of adhesive agent storage chambers (55-57) for storing the adhesive agent before the adhesive agent is applied to the prescribed area. The casing is provided with a plurality of ejection orifices (H1 to H3) each communicating with a corresponding one of the adhesive agent storage chambers and configured to eject the adhesive agent. |
| US10201843B2 |
Method, tool and press for the electrohydraulic forming of a workpiece
A method for forming a workpiece by stamping that allows spring back to be eliminated, wherein tooling (20) is used, at least one of the forming parts (21, 23) of which includes a cavity (26) filled with a liquid (27) and provided with electrodes (28) capable of generating at least one shock wave in the cavity and through the wall (25) of the forming part, a blank material (18) is deformed between the two forming parts under the action of a deformation pressure and, without releasing the deformation pressure, at least one shock wave is generated in the cavity so that the shock wave passes through the blank material orthogonal to its surface. The tooling (20) and a press (10) adapted to implement the method are also described. |
| US10201841B2 |
Sheet transitioning in spiral formed structures
Spiral forming devices, systems, and methods can be used to join edges of a of a stock material, in a curved configuration, along one or more joints to form tubular structures, such as conical and/or cylindrical structures (e.g., frusto-conical structures). A planar form of the stock material can be formed from a plurality planar sheets coupled to one another in an abutting relationship. By controlling relative orientation and shapes of the plurality of planar sheets forming the stock material and/or by controlling a position of a roll bender used to curve the planar form of the stock material into the curved configuration, the curved configuration of the stock material can be controlled through transitions between sheets to facilitate rolling the sheets to a desired diameter with a reduced likelihood of dimples or other errors and to facilitate fit up between adjacent sheets in the curved configuration. |
| US10201840B2 |
Process for cleaning a transport belt for manufacturing a paper web
The disclosure relates to a continuous cleaning method for cleaning a moving fabric in a paper machine. The method uses one or more cleaning stages. In one embodiment, one cleaning stage applies steam to heat and soften contaminants on the fabric followed by the application of water, preferably superheated water, to remove the contaminants. Another cleaning stage may apply hot water, steam and/or superheated water via an encapsulated shower and evacuation chamber making it possible to clean the width of the fabric without substantial rewet. |
| US10201829B2 |
Assembly for a carrier for carrying a caulk cartridge and caulking gun
A caulking gun includes a carrier for carrying a caulk cartridge, an assembly for the carrier, a gun body and a push rod. The assembly is for disposing between the gun body and the carrier and includes a seat portion and a spacing portion. The seat portion includes a seat wall for being connected between the gun body and the carrier. The spacing portion includes an annular projection portion configured to be abutted between the gun body and the carrier in a manner that the gun body and the carrier are rotatable relative to each other. The carrier is rotatably connected with the gun body through the assembly, and the carrier is rotatable relative to the annular projection portion. The push rod is movably connected to the gun body and disposed through the assembly, and extends into the carrier. |
| US10201825B2 |
Nozzle guard top for pop-up sprinklers
A protective nozzle top assembly includes a center recess to protect the attached retractable nozzle assembly when the sprinkler is in its non-operating condition. In an embodiment, the protective nozzle top assembly includes a secondary top surface positioned over a conventional primary top surface with water and dirt drainage between the two in order to provide dirt protection as well as protection from contact with lawn equipment, personnel and auto tires. |
| US10201824B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method
One processing block is arranged between an indexer block and another processing block. One substrate is transported to a main transport mechanism in the one processing block by a main transport mechanism in the indexer block, transported to a first processing section and a thermal processing section by the main transport mechanism in the one processing block and processing is performed on the substrate. The substrate after the processing is transported to the main transport mechanism in the indexer block by the main transport mechanism in the one processing block. Another substrate is transported to a sub-transport mechanism in a sub-transport chamber by the main transport mechanism in the indexer block, and is transported to a main transport mechanism in another processing block by the sub-transport mechanism in the sub-transport chamber. The substrate is transported to the sub-transport mechanism in the sub-transport chamber by the main transport mechanism in another processing block, and is transported to the main transport mechanism in the indexer block by the sub-transport mechanism in the sub-transport chamber. |
| US10201822B2 |
Controllable variable spray gun for a central-pivot sprinkler and a central-pivot sprinkler
The central-pivot sprinkler contains a central-pivot sprinkler and a controllable variable spray gun. The controllable variable spray gun has a spray gun main body (2), a booster pump (7), and a spray gun connecting pipe (16). A water inlet of the booster pump (7) is communicated with a sprinkler pipe (15) of the central-pivot sprinkler. A water outlet of the booster pump (7) is connected to a water inlet of the spray gun main body (2) by means of the spray gun connecting pipe (16). The forepart of the spray gun main body (2) is provided with a spray nozzle (12). The tail portion of the spray gun main body (2) can be mounted at the end of a crossing-body (1) of the central-pivot sprinkler by means of a spray gun horizontal-rotation mechanism. |
| US10201819B2 |
Adjustable coating and cleaning gun
The utility model discloses an adjustable coating cleaning gun, comprising a gun body, a trigger switch and a cleaning solution storage kettle, wherein a cleaning spray head is fixed to a gun head of the gun body; a spray pipe joint is fixed to a gun head air passage of the gun body; a swinging spray pipe is arranged in the cleaning spray head; the swinging spray pipe is a hollow elliptical pipe; a long axis of a section of the hollow elliptical pipe is longitudinally arranged, and a short axis is horizontally arranged. |
| US10201818B2 |
Rudder directed tube delivery sprinkler head
A rudder-directed tube delivery sprinkler head. A rudder configured to direct water into a tube, triggering distribution of water around an axis. Adjustable stoppers contact a rudder assembly, causing the rudder to pivot, directing water into a different tube and changing the direction of rotation. |
| US10201816B2 |
Methods, devices, systems and processes for upgrading iron oxide concentrates using reverse flotation of silica at a natural pH
Cationic reverse flotation methods, systems, and processes for producing a marketable iron oxide concentrate from an iron oxide mineral slurry (“treatment slurry”), wherein the iron oxide content of the concentrate is greater than the iron oxide content of the treatment slurry, include introducing the treatment slurry into a flotation cell, together with a collector, a frother and optionally an iron oxide depressant, and recovering two flow streams from the flotation cell, namely a froth fraction (also referred to as a flotation tail fraction) and a sink material fraction (also referred to as the flotation concentrate), wherein the treatment slurry in the flotation cell is maintained at a Natural pH. |
| US10201813B2 |
Device and method of microbiology waste containment
A microbiology waste containment apparatus and method are provided to prevent toxic slide staining chemicals from being dumped down a drain during slide staining and thus entering publicly owned water treatment works. A primary containment vessel is provided having side walls and an open top area, and a funnel is provided in communication with the open top area. A secondary containment vessel is in fluid communication with the funnel. When microbiology waste is generated above the open top area, the microbiology waste is collected by the funnel and conducted to the secondary containment vessel. The secondary vessel may be disposed internally to the primary vessel, or it may be external to the primary vessel. In the case of the internal secondary vessel, the entire apparatus may be portable and thus appropriate for field or military work. |
| US10201811B2 |
Method for manufacturing modular microfluidic paper chips using inkjet printing
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a module type microfluidic chip comprising: (a) printing electrode patterns on a substrate using a conductive ink and inkjet printing; (b) cutting the printed electrode patterns; and (c) assembling the cut electrode patterns to manufacture the module type microfluidic paper chip. Unlike the traditional method for manufacturing printed circuit substrate using a patterning agent or device, the method of the present invention only incorporates a simple printing process using an inkjet printer, and thus patterning can be simplified and various types of chips can be manufactured depending on the assembly type of electrode patterns. Accordingly, inexpensive, economical, and highly utilizable microfluidic chips can be provided using the method of the present invention. |
| US10201807B2 |
Ammonia slip catalyst designed to be first in an SCR system
Catalyst articles having an ammonia slip catalyst (ASC) comprising a blend of platinum on a support with low ammonia storage and a first SCR catalyst, and a second catalyst, such as a diesel oxidation catalyst, a diesel exotherm catalyst (DEC), a NOx absorber, a selective catalytic reduction/passive NOx adsorber (SCR/PNA), a cold-start catalyst (CSC) or a three-way catalyst (TWC) are disclosed. The catalyst articles can also contain one or two additional SCR catalysts. The catalysts can be present in one of various configurations. The catalytic articles are useful for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx in exhaust gases and in reducing the amount of ammonia slip. Methods of using the catalytic articles in an SCR process, where the amount of ammonia slip is reduced, are also described. |
| US10201801B2 |
Hybrid water treatment agent of β-manganese dioxide nanoparticles and carbon nanotube, preparation method therefor, water treatment apparatus using same, and underground water in situ treatment apparatus
The present invention relates to a water treatment agent, a preparation method therefor, a water treatment apparatus using the same, and an in-situ groundwater treatment apparatus and, more specifically, to: a water treatment agent comprising a carbon nanotube support, and β-manganese dioxide nanoparticles adsorbed on the carbon nanotube support and having a particle size of 1,000 nm or less; a preparation method therefor; a water treatment apparatus using the same; and an in-situ groundwater treatment apparatus. |
| US10201789B2 |
Dispersing device, a dispersing system, and a process for dispersing
To provide a dispersing device that carries out an appropriate dispersion having a good yield, processing within an appropriate temperature range, and having a high power to disperse. The dispersing device disperses a mixture that is slurry or a liquid by causing the mixture to flow between a rotor and a stator toward the outer circumference by centrifugal force. It comprises a container, a cover assembly that closes an upper opening of the container, a stator that is fixed under the cover assembly, a rotor that is disposed to face the lower surface of the stator, a rotary shaft that rotates the rotor, a bearing that is located above the stator, and a spacer that is detachably disposed between the rotary shaft and the rotor to adjust a gap between the rotor and the stator. |
| US10201788B2 |
Polymer flocculant mixing and dissolving system configured to control pressure on discharge side of regenerative mixer and method thereof
A mixing and dissolving system includes a tank where a polymer flocculant in a solid state is mixed with water, a liquid feed unit for feeding an aqueous solution containing the mixed polymer flocculant from the tank, one regenerative mixer comprising a casing arranged at an intermediate position of a channel for the aqueous solution discharged from the liquid feed unit, and a bladed wheel where grooves are formed in a radial pattern on an outer circumference, and is used to mix and dissolve the polymer flocculant through pressure application by rotating the bladed wheel in the casing and forming a vortex flow of the aqueous solution along an inner circumferential wall of the casing, and an adjusting unit arranged at an intermediate position of a channel for the aqueous solution that has passed through the regenerative mixer, and controls pressure on a discharge side of the regenerative mixer. |
| US10201783B2 |
Desulfurization absorption tower
A desulfurization absorption tower, a method for setting up the same and a method for operating the same. The tower may include an internal anti-corrosion layer that may be used for contacting the flue gas and the desulfurization absorption liquid, may define the tower chamber, and may include stainless steel plate whose thickness is 1.0 mm to 6.0 mm. The tower body may include an external supporting layer that may be used for supporting the anti-corrosion layer and may include carbon steel. The supporting layer and the anti-corrosion layer may be designed to jointly bear a load, wherein the supporting layer may be designed to bear a large part of the load, and the anti-corrosion layer may be designed to bear a small part of the load. |
| US10201779B2 |
Dehumidifying and humidifying device
A dehumidifying and humidifying apparatus is provided. The dehumidifying and humidifying apparatus includes a first exchange part in which steam is exchanged between a first fluid and external air due to a difference between partial pressures of the first fluid and the external air, and a heat exchange unit configured to supply the first fluid having a first partial pressure to the first exchange part and receive the first fluid having a second partial pressure that is different from the first partial pressure from the first exchange part. |
| US10201778B2 |
Process for separating CO2 from CO2 containing gas stream
The invention relates to gas separation, particularly to a process for separating CO2 from a CO2 containing gas stream with varying CO2 concentration using a membrane-based separation system. The process for separating CO2 comprises: (i) feeding the CO2 containing gas stream into a membrane-based separation system comprising one or more membrane stages in-line, each membrane stage producing a CO2-depleted retentate stream and a rich CO2 permeate stream, and (ii) recycling a part of the CO2-rich permeate stream from at least one membrane stage as a recycled stream, into a preceding feed stream of one or more membrane stages in the membrane-based separation system to adjust the CO2 concentration of the feed stream. The process could stabilize the CO2 concentration in the feed steam by recirculation of a fraction of the high purity CO2 permeate to the feed of the membrane system, which would result in a lower incremental auxiliary load than other options such as compression of the entire gas stream. |
| US10201776B2 |
Absorption type removal / concentration apparatus
An absorption type carbon dioxide removal/concentration apparatus has a honeycomb rotor which holds an amine support solid absorbent. The honeycomb rotor is divided into at least a processing zone and a reproduction zone. An enthalpy (temperature and humidity) adjustment device is provided for the air for reproduction and/or the air to be processed. The apparatus can control the carbon dioxide absorbing performance and the concentration performance by passing processing and reproduction air through the corresponding zones. The absorption type carbon dioxide removal/concentration apparatus can remove or condense carbon dioxide, can secure high recovery efficiency and can prevent a thermal deterioration of the amine absorbent to extend the life-span of the apparatus. |
| US10201773B2 |
Filter retainer arrangement
A retainer arrangement exerts forces on a filter installed in a holder to increase the sealing pressure exerted by the filter against a holder flange on which the filter is seated when installed the arrangement, including a pair of substantially non stretchable but flexible retainer cables, each attached at either end to respective opposite holder sides at points located within the thickness of the air filter and of a length to enable drawing each cable around an outer edge of an air filter case and onto the surface thereof. An elastic stretch cord is connected at either end thereof to respective retainer cable extending over the surface of the filter at an intermediate point along the length thereof. The retainer cables are thereby tensioned and generate a reaction force acting on each filter perimeter edge contacted by a retainer cable, increasing the sealing pressure exerted by the filter on the holder flange on which it is seated. |
| US10201772B2 |
Filter element and filter system
A filter element may include a tubular element defining an internal space, and a retainer element associated with a first end of the tubular element, wherein the retainer element is configured to be coupled to a first housing. The filter element may also include a valve seat member in the internal space. The valve seat member may include a valve seat aperture configured to provide a fluid seal with a valve poppet. The filter element may further include first and second end caps associated with ends of the tubular element. The filter element may also include filter media around the tubular element, and the second end cap may be configured to provide a fluid seal between the filter element and a drain passage in a second housing, such that as the filter element is separated from the second housing, fluid flows from the filter element into the drain passage. |
| US10201771B2 |
Gasket having an integral drain
A filtration system is described. The filtration system includes a filter housing having a central tube and a replaceable filter element. The central tube includes a gasket that plugs a passage from the dirty side of the filter element to the clean side of the filter element when the filter element is installed in an operational position. The gasket includes an integrated drain extending through the gasket. The gasket is integrated into the central tube and stays in place when the filter element is removed (e.g., during replacement of the filter element). The removal of the filter element opens the drain to allow for the draining of the fluid from the housing to the tank. The gasket is reusable and does not need to be replaced with each filter element replacement. |
| US10201768B2 |
Adaptor for a chromatography column
An adaptor for a chromatography column, the adaptor comprising a substantially circular bottom plate provided with an end surface; a ring shaped wall element arranged at the periphery of the bottom plate. The bottom plate and the wall element having a common axis and the adaptor is provided with a filter connection arrangement for removably connecting a filter on the end surface of the bottom plate of the adaptor. |
| US10201767B2 |
Chromatography system and method
A chromatography system comprising at least two chromatography columns, where a feed recirculation of outflow from a primary load column to the inlet of a secondary load column is combined such that the feed recirculation outflow from all columns that will be used as primary load columns in the system will pass through one and the same feed recirculation flow path. |
| US10201765B2 |
Column with angular profiles
The invention relates to a column having: a shell, which is extended along a longitudinal axis and encloses an interior of the column, at least one mass transfer tray, which is extended along a column cross section, extending transversely to the longitudinal axis, of the column, and at least one liquid distributor, which is designed to feed the at least one mass transfer tray with a liquid phase. In accordance with the invention, the mass transfer tray has a plurality of runoff elements extending parallel to and at a distance from one another, more particularly in the form of angular profiles, which are each extended along the column cross section, where the runoff elements each have first and second runoff surfaces extended along the column cross section, and where the two runoff surfaces converge along the longitudinal axis in the direction of the liquid distributor and meet, and in so doing form an edge extended along the column cross section, and where the liquid distributor is designed to apply the liquid phase to the edges of the runoff elements, so that the liquid phase applied to the respective runoff element flows off from the respective runoff element via the runoff surfaces at both sides of the respective edge. |
| US10201764B2 |
Giant children's foam blocks molded around a rigid inner core
A giant foam building block for children includes an inner core, an outer layer and a barrier skin. The inner core is made of foam or expanded polystyrene having a lower density than the outer layer. The inner core is softer than the outer layer, but both have a hardness less than 20 Shore A. A resin is sprayed onto the inside surface of a mold before the inner core is placed in the mold and the outer layer is molded around the inner core. The outer layer is molded such that an integral skin forms on the inner surface of the mold. The resin attaches to the integral skin and together forms a barrier skin that becomes the outer surface of the block. The block has no covering over the barrier skin. Children are not exposed to the TDI-based foam core which is sealed off by the outer layer. |
| US10201763B2 |
Slot car track cleaning device
A slot car track cleaner is provided. The slot car track cleaner includes a housing having at least an upper plate and a lower plate. A ledge may be disposed within the housing. The present invention further includes a plurality of floating weights. The floating weights hang from the ledge. A bottom portion of each of the floating weights protrudes beyond the lower plate. Each of the floating weights slide upwards when a pressure is applied to the bottom portion. A vertical plate is secured to the housing. The vertical plate includes a bottom edge protruding from the housing beyond the lower plate. A cleaning pad is secured to a bottom surface of the lower plate and covers the bottom portions of the plurality floating weights and at least a portion of the bottom edge of the vertical plate. |
| US10201759B2 |
Video game processing program and video game processing system
A video game processing program product for causing a server to realize functions to control progress of a video game is provided. The functions include: a function to generate content in which at least one of the user or a character operated by the user is allowed to participate, in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied; a function to store the number of participants who participate in first content and a clear time indicating a time required to clear the first content in a predetermined storage medium; a function to set up the degree of difficulty for second content indicating content to be generated newly; and a function to detect whether a generation condition contained in the predetermined condition to generate the second content is satisfied or not. The generating function includes a function to generate the second content with the degree of difficulty thus set up. |
| US10201757B2 |
Asset transfers between interactive social games
A method and system to transfer assets between interactive social games is described. In some embodiments, the method generates a visual expression of a transfer mechanism in a first computer-implemented game. The method further generates the visual expression of the transfer mechanism in a second computer-implemented game. The transfer mechanism is capable of transferring an in-game asset from the first computer-implemented game to the second computer-implemented game. The method transfers the in-game asset from the first computer-implemented game to the second computer-implemented game using the transfer mechanism. |
| US10201753B2 |
Gaming machine and program thereof
A gaming machine of the present invention operates such that when a plurality of positions are inputted, positional information is generated based on the plurality of positions and sign information, indicative of a sign passing across the plurality of positions, is generated based on the positional information upon which comparison is made between sign information, indicative of the signs passing across the plurality of positions, and preliminarily stored sign data to discriminate a correlation between the sign information and the sign data. |
| US10201749B2 |
Virtual environment for computer game
A multi-user virtual reality universe (VRU) process receives input from multiple remote clients to manipulate avatars through a modeled 3-D environment. A VRU host models movement of avatars in the VRU environment in response to client input, which each user providing input for control of a corresponding avatar. The modeled VRU data is provided by the host to client workstations for display of a simulated environment visible to all participants. The host maintains personalized data for selected modeled objects or areas that is personalized for specific users in response to client input. The host includes personalized data in modeling the VRU environment. The host may segregate VRU data provided to different clients participating in the same VRU environment according to limit personalized data to authorized users, while all users receive common data. |
| US10201748B2 |
Gaming controller
A controller for interfacing with a computing device is provided, including the following: a main body; a first extension extending from a first end of the main body; a second extension extending from a second end of the main body; wherein the first extension and the second extension are configured as handles; a button positioned along the top surface of the main body, the button being configured to activate a sharing interface for sharing gameplay to a social graph. |
| US10201746B1 |
Near-realistic sports motion analysis and activity monitoring
A method and apparatus for the detection, analysis, and identification of realistic human body and limb movements during sports actions for multiple uses comprises collecting the health information of the move, using the moves as a training and monitoring techniques in live usage settings, and as inputs to simulators and video game environments. At least one body-worn sensor transmits values wirelessly to a computing device that records the moves and calculates the health statistics then uses a machine-learning algorithm to analyze and identify the moves. These algorithms then output information and can simulate realistic moves, identify how far from these realistic moves the actual move is, and apply these moves to an electronic game. These algorithms, through various techniques, can distinguish movements, identify many different fine-grain movements, and enforce the full completion of these moves before registering them, thus preventing cheating in a realistic gaming scenario. |
| US10201744B2 |
Stitchless dorsal padding for protective sports gloves and other protective gear
A protective glove having a unitary dorsal panel formed from an inner scrim material and a plurality of protective elements molded directly to an exterior surface of the inner scrim. The plurality of protective elements are formed in an array of discrete islands each separated by zero-elevation interstitial spaces. The unitary dorsal panel is sewn or otherwise attached circumferentially to the palmer sections of the glove. This array provides increased protection to the user's fingers, hands, wrists, and lower forearms while maintaining flexibility and tactile feel on both palmar and dorsal sides of the glove, increasing flexibility where needed without compromising protection. |
| US10201741B1 |
Golf putting trainer
A golf training device. A circular body has a rim designed to allow the training device to be inserted and held securely in a golf hole. A top surface is designed to cause a loss of momentum and/or energy and/or speed of a golf ball rolling across the top surface, the loss corresponding to a desired loss of roll distance of a golf ball. The rim and top surface are disposed in the training device to provide a putting training device designed to provide training feedback to a golfer to putt a ball at a desired speed. |
| US10201740B2 |
Golf club weight pattern determination apparatus and recommendation apparatus
Provided is a weight pattern determination apparatus for determining, in a golf club having a head capable of mounting one or more weights in a plurality of mounting patterns, the mounting pattern suited to a golfer. The apparatus has an impact point specification unit and a pattern determination unit. The impact point specification unit specifies an impact point distribution of the golfer. The pattern determination unit determines a recommended pattern which is the mounting pattern that approximates a sweet area of the golf club to the impact point distribution. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the impact point distribution of the golfer is specified, and a mounting pattern is determined based on this impact point distribution. |
| US10201739B2 |
Systems and methods for measuring and/or analyzing swing information
In a first aspect, a system for monitoring a swing is provided that includes (1) a swing measurement device adapted to couple to a swinging object and to output a signal indicative of a characteristic of the swinging object; (2) a wireless transmitter coupled to the swing measurement device and adapted to wirelessly transmit the signal output by the swing measurement device; and (3) a wireless device adapted to receive the wirelessly transmitted signal and to provide information regarding the swinging object based on the received signal. The wireless device is a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA). Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US10201736B2 |
Easy fold locking mechanisms
The present disclosure relates to a gaming-table support locking apparatus including a first hinge bar, a second hinge bar, and a tab connector. The first hinge bar is connected to a first bar of a gaming-table and includes a tab notch. The second hinge bar is connected to a second bar of a gaming-table, is rotatably connected to the first hinge bar, and includes a window. The tab connector includes a base, a locking section, and a release section. The base is configured to connect to the second hinge bar at the window. The locking section extends through the window for engaging the tab notch to form a secure connection. The release section, connected to the locking section, extends through the window for receiving a force from a user. The release section may be depressed toward the base, causing the locking section to disengage from the tab notch. |
| US10201726B2 |
Lift rod system in a weight lifting device
A weight system having at least one weight stack moveable in a vertical direction on a lift rod, and a bearing block for housing a linear bearing. The invention further includes a method and apparatus for aligning the linear bearing. |
| US10201725B2 |
Sports swinging exercise resistance device
A sport swinging resistance exercise device is described that is designed for providing air resistance when swinging elongated sports equipment. An athlete can change the amount of air resistance by either using a different air resistance vane, or a resistance vane with variable opening features. An alignment marker for a right-handed athlete and second alignment marker one for a left-handed athlete is used to orient the sports swinging exercise device to operate optimally. The sports swinging exercise device is made mainly from durable, light-weight materials such as rip-stop nylon, for lightness and air blocking capabilities. When not in use the sports swinging exercise device and other optional air resistance devices can be stored in a small storage bag to keep them together and for easy transportation and accessibility in an equipment bag such as a batting bag. |
| US10201723B2 |
Dry pipe/deluge valve for automatic sprinkler systems
A dry pipe valve includes a main chamber having an input port and an output port, a clapper assembly installed in the main chamber, a pushrod, a pushrod chamber, and a dry valve actuator. The clapper assembly includes a clapper that seals the input port of the main chamber, and a hinged lever that holds the clapper in a closed position or allows the clapper to open. Based on a pressure of a control fluid in the pushrod chamber, the pushrod moves to urge the hinged lever against the clapper to hold the clapper in the closed position, or to release the hinged lever and thereby allow the clapper to open. The dry valve actuator is attached to a housing of the pushrod chamber and controls the pressure of the control fluid in the pushrod chamber. |
| US10201722B2 |
Fire extinguishing container
An enclosure, vehicle, and method for containing an overheating device are provided. An enclosure includes a body and a door that form a volume. The body includes is connected to a Venturi tube that is in communication with a fluid flow path flowing across an opening at an opposite end. In the event an overheating device is placed in the enclosure, a pressure sensor measures a pressure in the volume and a controller opens a first valve in a flow path through the Venturi tube so that air is pumped from the volume via the Venturi effect. The first valve is closed when the measured pressure drops below a threshold pressure. The enclosure can also include an extinguishing agent that can be expelled into the volume if a temperature sensor measures a temperature above a threshold temperature. |
| US10201717B2 |
Online patient reconstruction and tracking for patient setup in radiation therapy using an iterative closest point algorithm
A medical data processing method for tracking the position of a body surface of a patient's body, the method comprising determining, based on initial surface reflection data and reflection pattern registration data, body surface movement data describing whether the body surface has undergone a movement. |
| US10201714B2 |
Advanced warning indicator for emergency medical devices
An emergency medical device (20) (e.g., an external defibrillator/monitor) employing an emergency medical subsystem (21) for executing an emergency medical procedure (e.g., a monitoring subsystem (21) and a therapy subsystem (21)), and an emergency medical controller (23) for controlling an activation of the emergency medical subsystem (21). The subsystem (21) includes one or more operational components (22). In operation, the controller (23) conditionally actuates a device readiness indicator (24) (e.g., auditory or visual) indicative of an operational readiness of the operational component(s) (22), and conditionally actuates a failure warning indicator (25) (e.g., auditory or visual) indicative of a pending failure of the operational readiness of the operational component(s) (22). The failure warning indicator (25) may be actuated based on a predictive failure analysis of a premature degradation of the operational component(s) (22), a repeated occurrence of error conditions of the operational component(s) (22) (particularly recoverable error conditions), and a shortened reliable life of the operational component(s) (22). |
| US10201710B2 |
Latency-based adaptation of anti-tachyarrhythmia pacing therapy
An implantable medical device comprises therapy delivery circuitry and processing circuitry. The therapy delivery circuitry is configured to deliver anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) therapy to a heart of a patient. The ATP therapy includes one or more pulse trains and each of the one or more pulse trains includes a plurality of pacing pulses. The processing circuitry is configured to, for at least one of the plurality of pacing pulses of at least one of the one or more pulse trains, determine at least one latency metric of an evoked response of the heart to the pacing pulse. The processing circuitry is further configured to modify the ATP therapy based on the at least one latency metric. |
| US10201707B2 |
Treatment of autoimmune diseases with deep brain stimulation
Techniques using electrical stimulation for treating an Autoimmune Disease by means of an implantable pulse generator and at least one electrode. An electrode lead is surgically implanted in a region of the insular cortex to deliver electrical stimulation. The at least one electrode lead and implantable pulse generator contain features that allow the electrical stimulation to be directed to specific volumes of the insular cortex, and ensure that non-therapeutic volumes do not receive electrical stimulation. |
| US10201702B2 |
Pelvic floor muscle training
Electrical stimulation is delivered to a patient based on input from a patient indicative of an intent of the patient to contract a pelvic floor muscle or an attempt by the patient to contract the pelvic floor muscle. The electrical stimulation is configured to induce a contraction of the pelvic floor muscle of the patient to strengthen the pelvic floor muscle. |
| US10201701B2 |
Oral electrical cleaning device
An oral cleaning device includes a head portion that supports cleaning elements, a handle portion extending from the head portion, an RF generator disposed in the handle portion, connected to electrodes located on the head portion, and additionally or alternatively, a microcurrent source disposed in the handle portion, connected to a conductive surface located on the handle and to one of the electrodes located on the head portion, and a non-conductive barrier located on the head portion that separates the electrodes from each other. |
| US10201699B2 |
Implantable therapy lead including bi-directional rotary blood ring seal
A therapy lead has a distal header, a helix-shaft assembly, and a ring seal. The distal header has a cylindrical passage, and the helix-shaft assembly has a shaft and a helical anchor distally extending from the shaft. The shaft extends through the cylindrical passage. The ring seal circumferentially extends about the shaft and inside the cylindrical passage. The ring seal has a proximal face, a distal face, an outer circumferential surface, an inner circumferential surface, and a side wall. The distal face is opposite the proximal face. The outer circumferential surface extends between the proximal face and distal face. The inner circumferential surface is opposite the outer circumferential surface and extends between the proximal face and distal face. The inner circumferential surface defines a center hole of the ring seal that extends between the proximal face and distal face. A side wall extends in a continuous ring about the center hole and is defined by the proximal face, the distal face, the outer circumferential surface, and the inner circumferential surface. The side wall includes a radial cross section that is at least generally chevron-shaped. |
| US10201697B2 |
Flexible circuit electrode array with wire or film support
The disclosure relates to a flexible circuit electrode array comprising: a polymer base layer; metal traces deposited on said polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; a polymer top layer deposited on said polymer base layer and said metal traces; and at least one support embedded in said array. The disclosure further relates to a flexible circuit electrode array comprising: a polymer base layer; metal traces deposited on said polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; a polymer top layer deposited on said polymer base layer and said metal traces; and a folded flexible circuit cable connecting the electrode array with an interconnection pad. The disclosure further relates to a method of making a flexible circuit electrode array comprising: depositing a polymer base layer; depositing metal on said polymer base layer; patterning said metal to form metal traces; depositing a polymer top layer on said polymer base layer and said metal traces; heating said flexible circuit electrode array in a mold to form a three dimensional shape in said flexible circuit electrode array, embedding a support at least in the base layer, top layer or between the base and top layer, and/or folding a flexible circuit cable at least once connecting the electrode array with an interconnection pad on the array. |
| US10201695B2 |
Methods and devices for activating brown adipose tissue using electrical energy
Methods and devices are provided for activating brown adipose tissue (BAT). Generally, the methods and devices can activate BAT to increase thermogenesis, e.g., increase heat production in the patient, which over time can lead to weight loss. In one embodiment, a medical device is provided that activates BAT by electrically stimulating nerves that activate the BAT and/or electrically stimulating brown adipocytes directly, thereby increasing thermogenesis in the BAT and inducing weight loss through energy expenditure. |
| US10201689B1 |
Urethral balloon dilator catheter
A medical device for dilating urethral strictures comprises a urethral catheter disposed inside a slidable sheath. The device includes a localizing balloon and one or more dilating balloons capable of expanding radially outward to mechanically expand the urethral stricture. In certain embodiments, the device is adjustable in order to position the location of the one or more dilating balloons of the device relative to the urethral stricture of a patient. |
| US10201688B2 |
Biopsy spacer device and method of operation
A breast cavity spacer device, a kit for performing a biopsy and a method of performing a biopsy, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The breast cavity spacer device includes a catheter. A self-sealing balloon member is removably and fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter. An umbrella valve is coupled to the catheter adjacent the balloon member, the umbrella valve being configured to fluid flow into the balloon in response to fluid flow from an end of the catheter opposite the balloon and prevent fluid flow from the balloon when fluid flow from the end of the catheter is stopped. |
| US10201685B2 |
High-pressure balloons
Flexible high-pressure angioplasty balloons are disclosed herein which utilize an inflatable balloon positioned upon the catheter and a supporting structure secured over or along the catheter at a first location proximal to the balloon and at a second location distal to the balloon. Inflation of the balloon reconfigures the supporting structure to urge the first location and the second location towards one another thereby inhibiting longitudinal elongation of the balloon relative to the catheter. The supporting structure may surround, support, or otherwise extend over the entire length of the balloon and allows for the balloon to retain increased flexibility which enables the balloon to bend or curve even at relatively high inflation pressures. |
| US10201684B2 |
Balloon catheter inflation apparatus and methods
An inflation device includes a syringe body containing a bore. The bore holds a fluid that is used to inflate a separate device such as a dilation balloon. A plunger assembly slides within the syringe bore and contains a sealing member that forms a fluid tight seal with the syringe body. A shut-off valve is disposed within the distal end of the syringe body. The distal end of the syringe body has a fluid bypass channel fluidically coupled to the aperture of a connector. The shut-off valve has a spring-biased moveable piston with a bypass lumen contained therein, wherein the bypass lumen forms a fluid path between the bore and the fluid bypass channel when the pressure of the fluid is below a threshold value. The fluid path between the bore and the fluid bypass channel is interrupted when the pressure of the fluid is above the threshold value. |
| US10201683B2 |
Medical balloon including pleats
A balloon for a balloon catheter includes a body section and cone sections. At least one of the cone sections defines a plurality of grooves spaced around the circumference of the cone section. |
| US10201680B2 |
Catheter
A catheter is configured to be introduced into and indwelled in a body lumen. The catheter includes a lumen and a deformable region that extends parallel to the lumen of the catheter in an axial direction. The catheter is bendable. The deformable region is configured to be located on an inner side of a curved section when the catheter is bent. At least a portion of an outer surface of the catheter is covered with a surface lubricating layer. A less lubricious portion is on the outer surface of the catheter at the deformable region. The less lubricious portion is less lubricious than the surface lubricating layer, and the surface lubricating layer and the less lubricious portion are disposed at the same position in the axial direction of the catheter. |
| US10201679B2 |
Forehead supports for facial masks
A mask assembly that includes a mask frame; a frame connector; a forehead support comprising a tube and a forehead cushion support plate, the forehead cushion support plate extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the tube; and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector, wherein the tube is movably mounted to the frame connector for linear movement with respect to said frame connector, and further wherein the tube includes at least one split that allows deflection of the tube when inserting the tube into the frame connector. |
| US10201671B2 |
Portable medical gas delivery system
An apparatus for producing gas for use in medical applications. The apparatus includes a compressed gas unit having at least one container of compressed gas and a solenoid valve. An adjustable pressure regulator communicably connected to the gas container, separate and distinct from the solenoid valve, is adjusted to control the pressure of the gas provided from the container to the solenoid valve. An electrical power source is connected to the solenoid valve. A pressure activated electronic switch connected to the power source is responsive to a selected amount of voluntary fingertip, pressure for opening the solenoid valve to transmit the gas therethrough to a conduit, which further transmits the gas to a destination for use or storage. |
| US10201670B2 |
Pressure relief arrangement for open surgery insufflation system
A surgical humidification system includes a source of gas flow and a humidifier that receives the gas flow and outputs a humidified gas to a delivery conduit. The delivery conduit has an outlet and a suitable interface, such as a diffuser, is connected to the outlet. The interface can be positioned near or within an open surgical cavity of a patient to supply the humidified gas to the cavity. The system also includes a pressure relief arrangement that operates to relieve pressure from the system above a normal operating pressure. The pressure relief arrangement can be located in a non-sterile portion of the system, such as upstream from the humidifier, for example. |
| US10201669B2 |
Pen needle hub having increased contact area
A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween. |
| US10201668B2 |
Automatic needle insertion apparatus
The present disclosure provides an automatic needle insertion apparatus, including a frame, a bearing device on the frame and configured to bear thereon a body part into which a needle is to be inserted, an acquisition device on the frame and configured to acquire vascular information of the body part, a needle insertion device on the frame and configured to execute a needle insertion operation and a needle withdrawal operation on the body part, and a first control device connected to the needle insertion device and the acquisition device and configured to control an operating state of the needle insertion device in accordance with the vascular information acquired by the acquisition device. |
| US10201667B2 |
IV membrane attachment systems and methods
An intravenous delivery system may have a liquid source containing a liquid, tubing, and an anti-run-dry membrane positioned such that the liquid, flowing form the liquid source to the tubing, passes through the anti-run-dry membrane. The anti-run-dry membrane may be positioned within an exterior wall of a drip unit, and may be secured to a seat of the exterior wall by an attachment component. The attachment component may have various forms, such as a secondary exterior wall that cooperates with the exterior wall to define a drip chamber, a washer positioned such that the anti-run-dry membrane is between the washer and the seat, and an adhesive ring formed of a pressure sensitive adhesive and secured to the anti-run-dry membrane and the seat via compression. Interference features may protrude inward from the exterior wall or outward from the anti-run-dry membrane to help keep the anti-run-dry membrane in place. |
| US10201665B2 |
Medical puncture needle and method of manufacturing puncture needle
A medical puncture needle includes an end portion including a needle tip; and a main body portion contiguous with the end portion, having a substantially circular cross-sectional outer shape. The end portion includes a first bevel formed by a curved surface, the bevel having an angle that gradually decreases toward the needle tip in an axial direction, in a cross-section orthogonal to the axial direction, relative to an imaginary plane that extends along an axis of the main body portion. |
| US10201664B2 |
Dose capturing cartridge module for drug delivery device
An electronic logging unit adapted to be housed in a drug-filled cartridge having an axially displaceable piston and an outer cavity formed between the piston and the cartridge proximal opening, the logging unit comprising a general axis, a first distal portion adapted to engage the cartridge piston, and a second proximal portion adapted to engage a rotating element having a rotational axis corresponding to the general axis. The unit is provided with sensor means adapted to detect the amount of relative rotation between the first and second portions, and storage means adapted to store data representing detected amounts of relative rotation. |
| US10201654B2 |
Programming and bolus monitoring device for an implantable drug pump
A programming device for an implantable drug pump includes a display device, a communication device, and a controller. The communication device is adapted to facilitate a communication link between the programming device and an implantable drug pump. The controller adapted to receive bolus data stored on the implantable drug pump when the communications link has been established, to process the bolus data, and to control the display device to generate a visual representation of numbers of bolus attempts for multiple periodic time intervals. |
| US10201652B2 |
Acoustophoretic separation of lipid particles from red blood cells
A system for removing lipids from blood during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery is disclosed. The system uses an acoustophoretic separator having improved trapping force. The transducer of the acoustophoretic seperator includes a ceramic crystal. Blood flows through the separator, and lipids are trapped and removed. |
| US10201646B2 |
Device for regulating at least one filtration value, haemodialysis machine and corresponding method and use
The present invention relates to an apparatus for the regulation of at least one filtration value in a machine for the treatment of a medical fluid, in particular in a blood treatment machine, having at least one centrifugal pumping means, to a hemodialysis machine and to a method and to a use therefor. |
| US10201644B2 |
Self contained wound dressing with micropump
A composite wound dressing apparatus promotes healing of a wound via the use of a micropump system housed within or above a wound dressing member. The micropump system includes a miniature pump that applies a subatmospheric pressure to the wound to effectively draw wound fluid or exudate away from the wound bed without the need for a cumbersome external vacuum source. Hence, the wound dressing and micropump system is portable which allows the patient mobility that is unavailable when an external vacuum source is used. The patient does not need to be constrained for any period of time while exudate is being removed from the wound. |
| US10201642B2 |
Collapsible dressing for negative pressure wound treatment
Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to negative pressure treatment systems and wound dressing systems, apparatuses, and methods that may be used for the treatment of wounds. In particular, some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressings comprising an obscuring layer that may hide fluid contained therein and a stabilizing structure that may aid in wound closure. |
| US10201641B2 |
Sustained release intraocular implants and methods for treating ocular vasculopathies
Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others. |
| US10201639B2 |
Drug-eluting medical implants
Disclosed are medical implants for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implants comprise a polymer and drug-coated metal structure having a tubular configuration and designed to deliver the drug to target tissue at tailored linear drug elution rate. |
| US10201637B2 |
Article coatings including oligomerized polyphenol layer and biological methods of use
Embodiments of the disclosure include coatings comprising an oligomerized polyphenol layer. The oligomerized polyphenol layer can be used as an intermediate coated layer on a medical device that hydrogen bonds to a synthetic or natural polymer, which in turn can be used as a top coat or further associated with another coated layer. The multilayered coatings can provide properties such as hemocompatibility or lubricity. In other embodiments, the oligomerized polyphenol layer is used on a medical device as a hemostatic layer configured to contact blood and promote coagulation. The oligomerized polyphenol layer can also be used on the inner surface (e.g., inner diameter) of a medical device to prevent bacterial adherence. The oligomerized polyphenol layer can also be used on the surface of a in vitro diagnostic article, or a cell culture device to, promote adsorption of a biological molecule. |
| US10201636B2 |
Cardiovascular prostheses
Cardiovascular prostheses for treating, reconstructing and replacing damaged or diseased cardiovascular tissue that are formed from acellular extracellular matrix (ECM). The cardiovascular prostheses comprise various compositions, such as ECM based compositions, and structures, such as particulate structures, mesh constructs, encasement structures, coated structures and multi-sheet laminate structures. |
| US10201635B2 |
Implants having a drug load of an oxysterol and methods of use
Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth. The compression resistant implant comprises a biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of the implant and a freeze-dried oxysterol in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 90 wt % of the implant. Methods of making and use are further provided. |
| US10201634B2 |
Nanotubes and compositions thereof
The present invention is directed to implants and the modification of the surface of implants using amino acid or polypeptide functionalized rosette nanotubes. |
| US10201633B2 |
Glass composites for tissue augmentation, biomedical and cosmetic applications
Compositions and methods for glass composites suitable for tissue augmentation, biomedical, and cosmetic applications are provided. The glass microsphere component of the composites are biologically inert, non-reactive and act as a nearly permanent tissue filler. One embodiment provides a tissue augmentation composite containing an effective amount of solid glass microspheres, hollow glass microspheres, porous wall hollow glass microspheres, or combinations thereof with a suitable biocompatible matrix to serve as a bulking agent when injected into a patient. The compositions can be used for soft or hard tissue augmentation as well as delivery of cargos on demand. |
| US10201632B2 |
Polymer particles
Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents. |
| US10201631B2 |
Wound management system and methods of using
A wound management system can comprise a surgically acceptable adhesive disposed over a wound and a surgically acceptable film repositionably disposed over the surgically acceptable adhesive, and methods of managing a wound involving the same. |
| US10201629B2 |
Container system
A container system having a container assembly including a lid having a fastener and an attacher, and a container having a first-cavity, and a second-cavity. A multi-purpose container system having internal cavities for varying purposes. The second-cavity having an inner volume suitable for removably containing at least one item including a scented-item for providing air freshening via ventilated perforations for odor eliminating. |
| US10201628B1 |
Air freshener
An improved air freshener for mounting to an air vent grille, such as the vent of an automobile. The air freshener includes at least an upper leg and a lower leg. At least one of those legs preferably includes a flexible comb structure extending from the leg toward the louver of the air conditioner vent. |
| US10201626B1 |
Portable ultra violet C sanitizer
The Portable Ultra Violet C Sanitizer is a self-contained, portable, self-shut-off, preprogrammed/programmable UVC light irradiation microorganism inactivation device that more effectively, efficiently and safely sanitizes surfaces than comparable products presently on the market. Advantageously, the device provides a faster alternative for UVC sterilization of a surface, while protecting the operator from potentially dangerous exposure to the UVC radiation. |
| US10201620B2 |
Making and using in vitro-synthesized ssRNA for introducing into mammalian cells to induce a biological or biochemical effect
The present invention relates to compositions, kits and methods for making and using RNA compositions comprising in vitro-synthesized ssRNA inducing a biological or biochemical effect in a mammalian cell or organism into which the RNA composition is repeatedly or continuously introduced. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for changing the state of differentiation or phenotype of a human or other vertebrate cell. For example, the present invention provides mRNA and methods for reprogramming cells that exhibit a first differentiated state or phenotype to cells that exhibit a second differentiated state or phenotype, such as to reprogram human somatic cells to pluripotent stem cells. |
| US10201619B2 |
Regenerating functional neurons for treatment of disease and injury in the nervous system
Methods for producing new neurons in the brain in vivo are provided according to aspects of the present invention which include introducing NeuroD1 into a glial cell, particularly into a reactive astrocyte or NG2 cell, thereby “converting” the reactive glial cell to a neuron. Methods of producing a neuronal phenotype in a glial cell are provided according to aspects of the present invention which include expressing exogenous NeuroD1 in the glial cell, wherein expressing exogenous NeuroD1 includes delivering an expression vector, such as a viral expression vector, including a nucleic acid encoding the exogenous NeuroD1 to the glial cell. |
| US10201617B2 |
3-substituted piperidine-2, 6-diones and non-covalent complexes with albumin
The present disclosure provides derivatives of 3-substituted piperidine-2, 6-diones, non-covalently bound complexes with serum albumin, pharmaceutical compositions of the same, and methods of use thereof. The non-covalently bound complexes are significantly more water-soluble than the parent compounds, and are useful for the treatment of a cancer, such as multiple myeloma. |
| US10201609B2 |
Method for the production of a formulation of a hypericin salt
Photodynamic therapy of tumors such as bladder tumors includes photosensitizing with a photosensitizer that is a complex or a compound of hypericin and a polymeric complexing agent. The photosensitizer is formed from an alkali salt of hypericin and the polymeric complexing agent. The alkali salt of hypericin is a sodium salt or a potassium salt. The complexing agent is a polyethylene glycol or a poly-N-vinyl amide. |
| US10201606B2 |
Combination immunotherapy of antigen-recognizing receptors and hematopoietic cells for the treatment of diseases
The invention provides a system that comprises pharmaceutical agents for use in immunotherapy for reducing the side-effects of an antigen-recognizing receptor against antigen-expressing non-target cells in an individual. The system includes an antigen-recognizing receptor that specifically recognizes an antigen on target cells and at least on one hematopoietic cell type in the individual. The antigen-recognizing receptor is exemplified by chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) be expressed on the surface of an immune effector cells. The system also includes hematopoietic cells resistant to recognition of the same antigen by the antigen-recognizing receptor. |
| US10201604B2 |
Live attenuated infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) vaccines and preparation thereof
This disclosure describes a modified live infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) developed from a strain of ILTV grown at a reduced incubation temperature, vaccines that include the modified live ILTV, methods for producing the live modified ILTV, and methods that include administering the modified ILTV to a subject. |
| US10201602B2 |
Recombinant vaccine against PRRS in a viral vector
A live or inactivated recombinant vaccine is described, comprising a viral vector and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, adjuvant and/or excipient, wherein the viral vector is capable of generating a cell immune response due to an increased alpha and/or gamma interferon production, and is capable of a quick replication, and it has inserted a nucleotide sequence of the ORF 5 and ORF 6 from PRSS. |
| US10201594B2 |
Compositions and methods for safe treatment of rhinitis
Methods for treating rhinitis in a subject are provided herein. The methods of the present invention comprise intranasal administration of a topical composition comprising a purified botulinum neurotoxin, a carrier and a viscosity modifier to one or more inner surfaces of the nose. The methods disclosed herein provide alternative methods for delivery of botulinum neurotoxin to the nasal anatomy for the treatment of rhinitis. |
| US10201585B2 |
Methods for treatment of atherosclerosis
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for preventing or treating atherosclerosis in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide and, in some applications, a second active agent, to subjects in need thereof. The present technology relates to the treatment or prevention of atherosclerosis in mammals through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of aromatic cationic peptides and, in some embodiments, a second active agent. |
| US10201582B2 |
Compositions and methods for alleviating hyposalivation and for providing oral comfort
Various compositions and methods are provided to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with hyposalivation and/or xerostomia. Preferred compositions and methods employ one or more plant pulp products and/or a proanthocyanidin at a concentration effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms. Especially preferred product components are isolated from a fruit and/or seed (e.g., grape, cranberry, blue berry, black berry, etc.), and where a second component is is preferably a freeze-dried pulp from a citrus fruit (e.g., lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, mandarin orange, ugli fruit, etc.) not containing peel or juice therein. |
| US10201572B2 |
Combination therapy with double negative T-cells
There is provided herein methods of treating leukemia or lymphoma in a subject in need thereof, with double negative T cells (DNTs) in combination with Interferon-γ. |
| US10201570B2 |
Halogen treatment of heart attack and ischemic injury
The present invention relates to the use of halogen compounds, including iodide, and chalcogenide compounds, including iodide, sulfide and selenide, to treat and prevent diseases and injuries. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising a halogen compound and/or a chalcogenide compound, including pharmaceutical compositions, as well as methods of manufacturing such compounds and administering such compositions to subjects in need thereof. |
| US10201569B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment and prevention of trauma-induced neuropathology and neurodegeneration
Novel multi-component formulations, procedures and methods for use in treating neuropathology and neurodegeneration incident to trauma are provided. Multi-component formulations of the invention comprise biologically active forms of any two, any three, or all four of at least one neurosteroid or neuroactive steroid, such as progesterone or synthetic progestin, at least one anti-epileptic or anticonvulsant, such as gabapentin, pregabalin or valproic acid, at least one NK-1 receptor antagonist, such as aprepitant, casopitant or vestipitant, at least one lithium-containing or lithium-related drug. The provided formulations are configured or adapted to prevent or reduce the incidence and severity of neurological damage caused by trauma, or the risk of such damage. Formulations, procedures and methods of the invention advantageously effect both neuroprotective actions to prevent or reduce secondary injuries, and neurotrophic actions to repair and restore cells and tissues affected by the trauma, and are especially useful in treating injury or trauma to nerve cells, to neural support cells and to neural support tissues. |
| US10201563B2 |
Method of treating sinusitis, including chronic sinusitis
The present application discloses a method for treating acute and chronic sinusitis, and in particular, severe chronic sinusitis by exposing affected tissue of the sinus and contiguous tissue in the, nasal cavity and greater oral cavity to effective amounts of chlorine dioxide as a bioactive agent. Compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed herein. |
| US10201560B2 |
Compositions and methods for nutrition supplementation
The present invention relates to compositions that may be swallowable, chewable or dissolvable, comprising various vitamins and minerals, and in a specific embodiment comprising vitamin A, beta carotene, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E, iron, magnesium and zinc, and methods for using these compositions for nutritional supplementation in subjects undergoing physiologically stressful events, such as, for example and without limitation, pregnancy, lactation or any disease state. |
| US10201557B2 |
Compositions, kits and methods for treatment of cardiovascular,immunological and inflammatory diseases
Compositions, kits, cells and methods for treating cardiovascular (e.g., myocardial ischemia and heart failure), immunological, and inflammatory diseases or disorders involve the use of the mature and precursor sequences of microRNAs 142-5p, 142-3p, 17-5p, 17-3p, 374, and 20a, and of antisense molecules complementary to these sequences, to manipulate processes relevant to, for example, the cardiac response to stress, including survival signaling, angiogenesis, stem cell differentiation along muscle or vascular lineages, and repression or promotion of cardiac myocyte growth. Also described are methods to treat cardiovascular, immunological and inflammatory diseases by engineering cells containing specific micro-RNAs or antagomirs against specific mRNAs. The engineered cells can then be used to treat patients with such diseases by autologous stem cell therapy. |
| US10201556B2 |
Combination for use in treating diseases or conditions associated with melanoma, or treating diseases or conditions associated with activated B-raf pathway
The invention relates to the therapeutic use of a combination in a disease and condition associated with melanoma or a disease or a condition associated with activated BRAF pathway. |
| US10201552B2 |
Method of increasing the bioavailability of an HIV drug
Methods and compositions are provided for reducing transmission and/or infection of HIV in a subject by increasing the bioavailability of a drug in the subject. The methods and compositions provided herein include an efflux transporter inhibitor and a drug effective for reducing the transmission and/or infection of HIV in a subject. The efflux transporter inhibitor is effective to reduce the efflux of the drug through at least one of P-glycoprotein (Pgp), breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP), and multidrug resistant associated protein 1-9 (MRP1-9). |
| US10201550B2 |
Oxysterols and methods of use thereof
Compounds are provided according to Formula (I): Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, and n are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions. |
| US10201549B2 |
Testosterone combined with anastrozole injection solutions
Compositions and methods for testosterone booster injection solutions (TBIS) that includes testosterone cypionate in synergistic combination with anastrozole are disclosed. Disclosed TBIS may be administered for treating testosterone deficiency. Disclosed TBIS is an intramuscular injection. The therapeutic dosage and protocol varies, according to the individual person. Different formulations may be designed to provide higher or lower testosterone doses. |
| US10201547B2 |
Method of treatment of aggression
The invention comprises a method of treatment of aggression and similar behavioral syndromes, such as impulsivity and irritability, by a pharmaceutical agent exhibiting combined D2 and D5 antagonistic activity. |
| US10201543B2 |
Therapeutically active compounds and their methods of use
Provided are crystalline forms of 2-Methyl-1-[(4-[6-(trifluoromethyl) pyridin-2-yl]-6-{[2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]amino}-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]propan-2-ol mesylate useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof said compound. |
| US10201539B2 |
Composition for reducing nervous system injury and method of making and use thereof
This application discloses a composition comprising an amiloride and/or an amiloride analog which can be used for reducing nerve injury or nervous system injury in a subject. The formulation of such composition is also disclosed. The application further directs to methods for treating nerve injury or nervous system injury by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising amiloride, an amiloride analog or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10201538B2 |
Lanthionine synthetase C-like 2-based therapeutics
Provided are compounds that target the lanthionine synthetase C-like protein 2 pathway. The compounds can be used to treat a number of conditions, including infectious disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, and a chronic inflammatory disease. |
| US10201537B2 |
Use of levocetirizine and montelukast in the treatment of autoimmune disorders
The embodiments described herein include methods and formulations for treating autoimmune disorders. The methods and formulations include, but are not limited to, methods and formulations for delivering effective concentrations of levocetirizine and montelukast to a patient in need. The methods and formulations can comprise conventional and/or modified-release elements, providing for drug delivery to the patient. |
| US10201533B2 |
Substituted quinolizine derivatives useful as HIV integrase inhibitors
The present invention relates to Substituted Quinolizine Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9 and R10 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Substituted Quinolizine Derivative, and methods of using the Substituted Quinolizine Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject. |
| US10201532B2 |
Compounds and their use
Described herein are compounds and their use in the treatment of infections. The compound of formula (I), their derivatives, analogs, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutical compositions described herein are also useful as β-lactamase inhibitors, which restore or enhance the antibiotic spectrum of a suitable antibiotic agent. The compounds of formula (I) act as inhibitors of β-lactamases. These compounds restore/potentiate the activities of β-lactam antibiotics against carbapenemases. These compounds find use in diagnostic method for detecting β-lactamases.Formula (I) |
| US10201531B2 |
Indazolyl-oxo-isothiazole compounds
The present invention provides a compound represented by Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of these. A compound having Nrf2 activation ability is provided by the present invention. |
| US10201527B2 |
Benzimidazole derivatives: preparation and pharmaceutical applications
The present invention relates to hydroxamate compounds which are inhibitors of histone deacetylase. More particularly, the present invention relates to benzimidazole containing compounds and methods for their preparation. These compounds may be useful as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders as well as other diseases involving, relating to or associated with dysregulation of histone deacetylase (HDAC). |
| US10201523B2 |
Use of wilforlide A for overcoming chemotherapy resistance
The invention provides compositions comprising wilforlide A for overcoming drug resistance in cancer therapy, particularly in the treatment of cancers which have exhibited resistance to treatment by chemotherapeutic drugs. Methods and compositions for treating a cancer are disclosed. The method administers to a patient in need thereof a combination of wilforlide A and a chemotherapeutic drug. Wilforlide A and chemotherapeutic drug are administered in a combined amount effective to treat the cancer. The cancer being treated is at least in part resistant to treatment by the chemotherapeutic drug alone. |
| US10201517B2 |
Brimonidine gel compositions and methods of use
Improved topical gel compositions, such as those containing brimonidine, for the treatment of skin disorders are described. The gel compositions contain carbomer and methylparaben, and are substantially free of methylparaben crystalline particles after an extended period of storage. |
| US10201514B2 |
Microorganisms that extracellularly secrete lipids and methods of producing lipid and lipid particles encapsulating lipids using said microorganisms
There are provided microorganisms having a property of producing a lipid containing unsaturated fatty acids as constituent fatty acids and extracellularly secreting the produced lipid encapsulated in lipid particles, methods of screening said microorganisms, as well as methods of efficiently producing a fatty acid-containing lipid using said microorganisms. Furthermore, there are provided lipid particles encapsulating a lipid containing unsaturated fatty acids, and foods, cosmetics, and animal feeds comprising said lipid particles added thereto. Artificially treated microorganisms or microorganisms collected from nature are grown on a solid medium, and microbial strains that form lipid particles at the periphery of the colonies and/or microbial strains that, when cultured in a transparent liquid medium, make the culture liquid cloudy are selected. The microorganisms obtained are cultured, lipid-containing lipid particles secreted in the culture liquid, are separated from the culture liquid, and the lipid is separated and purified. |
| US10201513B2 |
Amino acid compositions and methods for the treatment of liver diseases
This disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising amino acid entities and uses thereof. Methods for improving liver function and for treating liver diseases comprising administering an effective amount of the compositions to a subject in need thereof are also disclosed. |
| US10201511B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating metabolic disorders
Methods for improving the gastrointestinal tolerability of biguanide compounds and for treating metabolic disorders and/or inducing weight loss in patients in need thereof, particularly in individuals having a contraindication for treatment with biguanide compounds, are provided comprising administering delayed release formulations of such biguanide compounds, including metformin, targeted to the small intestine. |
| US10201509B2 |
Anti-acne formulation
A composition for the treatment of acne includes hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia, containing a component bakuchiol, is solubilized in a water-based solution. The composition is for topical application to the skin. In a specific implementation, the composition is a water-based acne gel. In a specific implementation, a composition includes Bakutrol™, which includes bakuchiol, and bisabolol. The composition can include a polysorbate surfactant. In implementations, these ingredients are combined with other active ingredients, including for example, salicylic acid. A process of preparation of the composition allows for the stabilization of Bakutrol in solution. |
| US10201506B2 |
Nanoparticulate and macroparticulate formulations
The present invention is directed to particles prepared via the polymerization of at least one surfactant and an isocyanate-containing compound. Pharmaceutical compositions prepared using these particles are also described. |
| US10201505B2 |
Immediate release abuse-deterrent granulated dosage forms
Described are immediate release oral dosage forms that contain abuse-deterrent features. In particular, the disclosed dosage forms provide deterrence of abuse by ingestion of multiple individual doses. In addition, the disclosed dosage forms provide protection from overdose in the event of accidental or intentional ingestion of multiple individual doses. |
| US10201504B2 |
Solid drug storage apparatus, formulations and methods of use
Embodiments of the invention provide drug packaging and methods for producing drug packaging which can be sealed at room temperature and/or without the need for elevated temperatures above room temperature. Many embodiments provide drug packaging comprising pierceable tubing having a capsule shape (also referred to herein as a pierceable capsule and/or pierceable drug capsule) containing a solid drug such as a drug pellet and methods for producing pierceable drug capsules which can be sealed at room temperature. Embodiments are particularly useful for the packaging and delivery of drugs used in implantable drug delivery devices as well as packaging of drugs that are easily thermally degraded. |
| US10201500B2 |
Prodrug compositions, prodrug nanoparticles, and methods of use thereof
The present invention encompasses prodrug compositions, nanoparticles comprising one or more prodrugs, and methods of use thereof. |
| US10201498B2 |
Shelf-stable foam-like confectionaries comprising erythritol and active ingredients
In one embodiment, a confectionary comprises 50 to 75 wt. % erythritol, 0 to 75 wt. % of at least one additional sweetener, at least one stabilizer, water, and a first active ingredient. The water may comprise 0.5 to 3 wt. % of the confectionary. The water may have a water activity of from 0.3 to 0.5. The confectionary may be aerated such that the density of the confectionary is 0.05 to 0.3 grams per cubic centimeter. |
| US10201495B2 |
Topical skin formulations
A method of treating dry skin or moisturizing skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin a composition comprising 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a hydrolyzed algae extract comprising exopolysaccharides from Halymenia durvillei, and 0.0001% to 5% w/w of a saccharide isomerate comprising an exopolysaccharide synthesized by Vibrio alginolyticus, wherein at least one of skin permeability is decreased, filaggrin production is increased, skin moisture is increased, occludin production is increased, or TNFα production is inhibited in the skin. |
| US10201494B2 |
Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
Disclosed is a topical skin composition and corresponding methods for its use that includes an extract from Phaseolus vulgaris, Citris sinensis, Wedelia trilobata, Burretiodendron hsienmu, Bauhinia brachycarpa var. cavaleriei, Cystacanthus paniculatus, Caesalpinia minax, Pueraria wallichii, Tetracentron sinense, Bridelia insulana, Hedyotis verticillata, Syzygium fruticosum, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Bauhinia glauca, Rhododendron siderophyllum, Cudrania pubescens, Cajanus cajan, Wendlandia uvariifolia, Siegesbeckia glabrescens, Azolla imbricate, Juncus bufonius, Poikilospermum suaveolens, Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii, Porandra ramosa, Annona glabra, Sterculia pexa, Phoebe puwenensis, Myriopteron extensum, Croton lachnocarpa, Dillenia turbinata, Alpinia blepharocalyx, Crotalaria spectabilis, Ficus lacor, Ravenala madagascariensis, Cocculus orbiculatus, Drynaria fortunei, Acrachne racemosa, Pseuderanthemum polyanthum, Eriobotrys serrata, Vernonia arborea, Adianthum caudatum, Phaseolus lunatus, Ipomoea cairica, Alopecurus aequalis, Arenga pinnata, Rhynchosia yunnanensis, Syzygium cumini, Clausena dunniana, Cyclosurus parasiticus, or Solanum carolinense. |
| US10201491B2 |
Polyelectrolyte dental adhesives for whitening teeth and teeth components
This document relates to methods and materials involved in providing a tooth, tooth component, or inorganic dental material (e.g., a human tooth, a human tooth component, or an inorganic dental material within a human's mouth) with a white appearance. For example, a whitening adhesive containing a conjugate of at least a polyamine, a polyphosphate, and one or more whitening agents (e.g., titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and/or hydroxyapetite) can be used to provide a tooth, tooth component, or inorganic dental material with a whiter appearance. |
| US10201489B2 |
Method for preventing spontaneous oxidation of antioxidant using aptamer, aptamer-based control of the release rate of active ingredient in the hydrogel, material and use thereof
The present disclosure relates to a method for preventing spontaneous oxidation of an antioxidant, material thereof and uses thereof. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method for preventing oxidation of an antioxidant using aptamer specifically binding to its target antioxidant and aptamer-based control of the release rate of active ingredient in the hydrogel. Aptamer having such activity can have versatile applications such as cosmeceuticals and health beverages. As an example, we provide in the present disclosure the establishing method of aptamer targeting for Vitamin C and verification of its prevention of spontaneous oxidation of Vitamin C. We also provide the detailed method for trapping such aptamer-active ingredient complex in the hydrogel. It is expected that an aptamer-trapped hydrogel of the present disclosure has functions of controlling a release rate of the active ingredient through the aptamer-based sensing of specific substance released from the skin according to the skin conditions. |
| US10201488B2 |
Internal olefin sulfonate composition and cleansing composition containing same
Provided is an internal olefin sulfonate composition which is capable of exerting good foamability together with good volume of foam, foaming speed, foam dissipation property, foam quality, foam durability in the presence of sebum, and volume of foam in the presence of sebum at high levels, and a cleansing composition containing the same.The internal olefin sulfonate composition of the present invention comprises (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 16 carbon atoms and (B) an internal olefin sulfonate having 18 carbon atoms, wherein a mass content ratio (A/B) of component (A) to component (B) is from 75/25 to 90/10, and wherein a mass ratio (hydroxy form/olefin form) of a content of a hydroxy form in the internal olefin sulfonate of the component (A) and the component (B) to a content of an olefin form in the internal olefin sulfonate of the component (A) and the component (B) is from 75/25 to 100/0. |
| US10201485B2 |
Washing composition
The present invention relates to a washing composition comprising a powder of which surface is hydrophobic, and more specifically, relates to a washing composition comprising a powder in which an alkyl group of a surfactant attached to the surface thereof is oriented towards an outermost shell, thereby the surface of the powder being hydrophobically modified. |
| US10201482B2 |
Dual component oral composition for enhancing remineralization of teeth
An dual oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component having exceptional anti-plaque and antibacterial action with re-mineralization properties. |
| US10201479B2 |
Adjustable indicators for container assemblies
Adjustable indicators for containers and methods for using and making the same are provided. In one embodiment, a cap includes a closure body defining a closure space, a dial, an external force interface, a path portion defining a path, and an interaction feature including an extender that is operative to move along the path, wherein application of external force on the external force interface is operative to move the extender in a first direction along a first segment of the path, at least partial termination of the external force on the external force interface is operative to move the extender in a second direction along a second segment of the path, and movement of the extender along the second segment of the path in the second direction is operative to rotate the dial body about an axis within the closure space. |
| US10201478B2 |
Rotary pill dispenser and method of use
An automated medication dispenser system is disclosed. The system includes a dispenser device comprising a medication dispensing and storage module, a dispensing drive and control mechanism, and a communications interface. A third party communications host is in communication with the dispenser device, and has administration software with executable instructions for control of the dispensing drive and control mechanism to dispense medication from the medication dispensing and storage module. The communications interface is in communication with the third party communications host. |
| US10201477B2 |
Dose calculating dispenser using a body weight scale on a medicine dropper
A dose dispensing device such as a medicine dropper is improved by putting a dosing scale such as a body weight scale directly on the dose dispensing device. This improved device is used to simultaneously calculate and measure an exact dose of liquid medication, based on the body weight of the patient. |
| US10201470B2 |
Device for delivery of resonant frequencies to treated muscles
A drumming device for delivering a repetitive percussive strike to muscles below a skin surface comprises a main housing enclosing an electric motor with a shaft having a fixed rotational speed, a drive pulley, a toothed belt encircling the drive pulley and a driven pulley with an integral cam mounted on the pulley such that the rotating shaft causes the driven pulley to rotate at a predetermined number of cycles per second, the assembly causing a repetitive, reciprocal movement of a plunger body a fixed distance and at 16.6 cycles/sec, the plunger movable in a downward direction following contact with the cam, such that the plunger reciprocates within the housing when the cam member contacts the plunger causing the plunger shaft to move laterally outward. When the massaging device is properly position in contact with the skin the moving plunger causes muscle spindles to vibrate at their resonant frequency. |
| US10201469B2 |
Unisex masturbation device
Unisex masturbation device, having an external body, which is elongated and hollow and open at a first longitudinal extremity, and a longitudinal internal channel with an entry hole is provided. The external body is closed at a second longitudinal extremity opposite the first extremity and it has external shape and dimensions and is manufactured using a material with a level of rigidity and hardness suitable for its introduction into an adult's vagina, anus or mouth. In a particular embodiment, the unisex masturbation device comprises an internal body, which is elongated and hollow, housed inside the external body and wherein the internal channel is located. The device may be used simultaneously by various persons of different sexes. |
| US10201467B2 |
Surgical accessory interface device
An interface device (60) for mounting an accessory to a host (30), comprises a base (62) mountable on the host, a carrier (120) rotatably secured to the base, and a latch (130) having an engaged state in which the latch engages the base and resists rotation of the carrier relative to the base, and a disengaged state in which the latch permits rotation of the carrier relative to the base. |
| US10201463B2 |
Four-dimensional analysis system, apparatus, and method
A system for measuring fluid absorption and retention properties of various samples having one or more materials, layers and/or articles. The system includes an optically or radiographically transparent fixture. The system enables measuring voxels having a grayscale value that demonstrate a difference in fluid densities and thereby enable the study of fluid flow and movement within and/or amongst various materials and articles in real time. |
| US10201459B2 |
Method for manufacturing absorbent article
A method for manufacturing an absorbent article, the method including: while a lower bandlike member is transported in a transport direction, a process in which a cutting position is determined and an adhesion area is formed on each side of the cutting position of the lower bandlike member in the transport direction; a process in which leg elastic members are placed so that a part of each of the leg elastic members overlaps the adhesion area, the leg elastic members being stretched in a direction having a component parallel to the transport direction; a process in which an upper bandlike member is stacked on and adheres to the lower bandlike member and the leg elastic member on the adhesion area; a process in which the lower bandlike member and the upper bandlike member are folded on the center in the intersecting direction; a process in which a welded section on which the lower bandlike member and the upper bandlike member are to be welded to each other is formed on each side of the cutting position in the transport direction; a process in which and the lower bandlike member, the upper bandlike member and the leg elastic members are cut together on the cutting position, a lower exterior member and an upper exterior member which are shaped in the form of underpants are cut and separated, the leg elastic members which are stretched contract towards the adhesion area from positions at which the leg elastic members are cut, the contraction being performed while the leg elastic members shifting relative to the lower exterior member and the upper exterior member. |
| US10201456B2 |
Absorbent cicatrization dressing and uses thereof for chronic wounds
One subject of the present invention is a dressing essentially consisting of: an absorbent nonwoven compress formed from a mixture: of bicomponent thermal bonding non-absorbent fibers, of core-shell type, said core being made of polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, PET) and the shell being made of polyethylene; of bicomponent superabsorbent fibers of core-shell type with a core made of polyacrylonitrile and a shell made of polyacrylate; and a net fabric made from a hydrocolloid elastomer mass partially covering the face of the compress intended to come into contact with the wound. This product is especially intended to promote the healing of chronic wounds by optimizing the debridement. |
| US10201451B2 |
Device and method for reducing intraocular pressure
An apparatus is provided for draining aqueous humor from an eye for reducing intraocular pressure. The draining apparatus comprises a tube defining a passage for fluid flow between an inlet end and an outlet end. An outlet assembly contacts the conjunctival layer externally of the eyeball. The outlet assembly comprises a housing in fluid communication with the outlet end of the tube and having an aperture for allowing egress of aqueous humor onto the external ocular surface. A resistive component is disposed in the housing for providing resistance to a flow of aqueous humor. A pair of tabs project outwardly and are adapted to be disposed subconjunctivally for securing the draining apparatus relative to the eyeball. |
| US10201449B2 |
Sex toy holder
A sex toy holder is provided to be capable of holding a sex toy, and is used for action using the sex toy to obtain sexual pleasure, and includes a gripping portion that is gripped by a user during the action, and extends along a predetermined direction, two leg portions arranged side by side at a distance along the predetermined direction and provided so that a center of the gripping portion and a center between the two leg portions match each other in the predetermined direction, and a support portion that supports the two leg portions and the gripping portion. |
| US10201448B2 |
Palmar thumb and thumb saddle joint splint
A palmar thumb and thumb saddle joint splint comprises a first splint part for receiving the thumb and means for fastening the first splint part to the hand. The first splint part formed as a shell part that is open at the top and is intrinsically stiff but deformable, in which shell part the thumb is laid; the first splint plant being connected firmly to a side-of-the-hand part that is intrinsically stiff but deformable and, when the splint is put in place, embraces the side of the splinted hand; and the fastening means comprising first and second fixing strips which are intrinsically stiff but deformable, wherein the first fixing strip runs from the side-of-the-hand part over the back of the hand to the first splint part, and the second fixing strip, starting from the side of the hand part, is led through between thumb and index finger to the first splint part. |
| US10201443B2 |
Stent delivery system with pusher assembly
A pusher assembly for a stent delivery device includes a distal end of an elongate member and a stent-engaging member having proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of the stent-engaging member is mechanically coupled to the distal end of the inner member by a connector, or the proximal end of the stent-engaging member is at least partially inside the distal end of the elongate inner member. The stent-engaging member includes a portion that radially outwardly extends towards the distal end of the stent-engaging member, or the stent-engaging member includes a portion that radially outwardly extends towards the distal end of the stent-engaging member. The stent-engaging member is configured to move a stent when distally advanced and configured to not move a stent when proximally retracted. A stent delivery device includes an elongate outer member, an elongate inner member coaxially positioned within the outer member, and the pusher assembly. |
| US10201441B2 |
Linearly expandable ureteral stent
A ureteral stent includes an elongated member, which has a tubular shape, and a distal retention structure. The elongated member includes a sidewall that defines a lumen and has a spiral-shaped opening with at least two rotations. The sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The sidewall between the inner surface and the outer surface is devoid of another lumen. The elongated member is configured to move between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration along a longitudinal axis of the lumen. The distal retention structure is disposed at a distal end of the elongated member for retention in a kidney. The distal retention structure defines a lumen in fluid communication with the lumen defined by the sidewall of the elongated member. |
| US10201440B2 |
Stent
A bioabsorable stent is disclosed. The stent is made of a polymer and/or non-polymer material and has an elongated body having a proximate end, a distal end, and at least one open channel formed on the exterior surface of the elongated body to provide fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. Also disclosed is a bioabsorable stent having an elongated center rod having a proximate end and a distal end and a plurality of leaflets extending outward from the center rod and forming channels between two neighboring leaflets to provide fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. |
| US10201437B2 |
Wearable robot and control method thereof
Disclosed herein is a control method of a wearable robot, including: generating reference gait data based on the results of sensing by a sensor unit included in a structure; estimating, when a wearer walks, the wearer's gait phase based on the results of sensing by the sensor unit; detecting a gait phase having a minimum difference from the estimated gait phase from the reference gait data; and driving a driver of the structure, according to a control signal generated based on the estimated gait phase and the detected gait phase. |
| US10201435B2 |
System and apparatus for robotic device and methods of using thereof
A robotic assembly control system is disclosed. The robotic assembly control system includes an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user, at least one robotic assembly, the at least one robotic assembly controlled by the user by way of the exoskeleton, and at least one mobile platform, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform. |
| US10201434B2 |
Garment having integrated prosthetic breasts
A garment having integrated prosthetic breasts is disclosed. The garment includes an inner front layer, a middle component which includes at least one, and ideally two prosthetic breast members. The prosthetics are lightweight so that no elastic across the torso is needed. An outer front layer covers the middle component. The middle component is formed of a mesh layer which is sewn to the inner front layer only at the neckline and arms, and has an open bottom edge. The prosthetic breast members are attached to the mesh layer and provide shaping for mastectomy patients or other individuals having a need or desire for natural looking shaping. |
| US10201431B2 |
Expandable intervertebral implants and instruments
Systems for interbody fusion of adjacent bone portions may include an expanding implant and related instruments. An expanding implant may be formed as a linkage which is movable between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. A shaft of the implant may increase and decrease in length to move between the compact and expanded configurations, and an implant width perpendicular to the length may be increased in the expanded configuration. The implant width may increase more in a first direction than a second direction opposite the first direction. An inserter instrument may releasably grasp the spacer and transform the implant between the compact and expanded configurations. |
| US10201412B2 |
Systems and methods for treating a pelvic disorder
Surgical instruments for pevlic repair are disclosed. The surgical instruments have straight portions and helical portions. Surgical methods for treating prolapse and other pelvic disorders are also disclosed, including passing a distal end region of the surgical instruments through pelvic tissue, associating an implant with the surgical instruments, and securing the implant in place to stabilize the vagina. |
| US10201411B2 |
Pessary with applicator
An intravaginal pessary device in an applicator is provided. The device has a top and a bottom, and a sidewall that extends between the top and the bottom. The sidewall, top and bottom form an outer periphery defining a total area of the device. The pessary device has a maximum diameter that is less than about 25 mm. The pessary device and applicator exhibit a maximum expulsion force that is below 1500 grams. |
| US10201402B2 |
Orthodontic appliance and orthodontic treatment using the same
An orthodontic appliance, includes a crimpable tubular shaped portion having at least three walls selected from the group consisting of a lingual wall, a buccal or labial wall, an occlusal wall and a gingival wall, the at least three walls defining and opening configured to receive an archwire therethrough in a mesial-distal direction. The appliance includes at least one wing joined to the tubular shaped portion, the at least one wing extending longitudinally in the mesial-distal direction. A slot is provided in the at least one wing open to an end of the wing in the mesial or distal direction and having a depth in the mesial distal direction and a height in a gingival-occlusal direction configured to receive a ligature wire or elastic. |
| US10201401B2 |
System and method for fabricating a dental restoration
A system for fabricating a dental restoration to restore a tooth at a restoration site in a dentition of a patient is disclosed. The dentition includes a restoration dental arch and an opposing dental arch. The restoration dental arch include the restoration site and the opposing dental arch is opposite the restoration dental arch. The system includes an impression apparatus, a motion capture apparatus, an interface apparatus, and a restoration design system. The impression apparatus is configured to capture an impression of the dentition of the patient. The motion capture apparatus is configured to capture a plurality of location data points that represent the locations of the opposing dental arch relative to the restoration dental arch. The interference model generation system is configured to generate an interference model for the restoration site. The restoration design system is for designing a restoration using the interference model. |
| US10201399B2 |
Mouth guard
Mouth guards of varying designs. The mouth guard is generally moldable and has non-planar biting surfaces. In other embodiments, the mouth guard has base members or flanges that have means for retaining medicaments and the like. Other versions have thermochromic elements selected to allow color changes at desired temperatures. |
| US10201398B2 |
Dispensing material from a dental handpiece
Devices and methods for dispensing material from a dental handpiece. In one example, the method includes receiving an input that indicates that an amount of the material is to be dispensed from the container of the dental handpiece. The method also includes rotating an electric motor to rotate an imbalanced mass to vibrate a vibration transmission element that vibrates the material in the container. The method also includes dispensing the amount of the material from the container with a piston based on the input. |
| US10201397B1 |
Dental control unit
A foot control unit enables a dentist to operate a dental hand piece using the dentist's knowledge of selected positions of the control unit, along with the ability of the dentist to feel when the control unit is in a selected position. |
| US10201393B2 |
Constant force spring with active bias
A compensated constant force spring device includes a bracket, a drum rotatably supported by the bracket, and a constant force spring wound on the drum. A motor is fixed to the bracket and provides a compensating force to the drum. The motor may be located in an interior volume of the drum. A control module may coupled to the motor to control the compensating force. A position sensor may be coupled to the control module. The compensating force may be responsive to a signal from the position sensor. The constant force spring may support a load and counterbalance gravitational forces on the load. The compensating force may be adjusted when the load approaches an end of a range of travel. |
| US10201387B2 |
Laser-induced fluid filled balloon catheter
The present disclosure relates generally to the use of medical devices for the treatment of vascular conditions. In particular, the present disclosure provides devices and methods for using laser-induced pressure waves to disrupt vascular blockages. The present disclosure not only provides devices and methods for using laser-induced pressure waves to disrupt vascular blockages, but the present disclosure also provides devices and method for assisting the guidewire in penetrating an occlusion, devices and method for using a sealable valve in the tip of the balloon catheter to reduce the overall size and diameter of the balloon catheter, thereby allowing the balloon catheter to penetrate smaller size blood vessels and devices and method that use stationary light absorbing material in lieu of and/or in combination of using liquid medium that flows into a balloon for a balloon catheter. Given the persistence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), there remains a need for improved therapeutic methods designed not only to reduce vascular blockages in the short term, but also to prevent future complications such as restenosis. |
| US10201384B2 |
Vessel sealing instrument
A bipolar electrosurgical instrument includes first and second shafts each having a jaw member extending from its distal end. Each jaw member is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of selectively conducting energy through tissue held therebetween. A knife channel is configured to reciprocate a cutting mechanism therealong. An actuator selectively advances the cutting mechanism. A switch is disposed on the first shaft and is configured to be depressed between a first position and at least one subsequent position upon biasing engagement with a mechanical interface disposed on the second shaft. The first position of the switch relays information to the user corresponding to a desired pressure on tissue and the at least one subsequent position is configured to activate the source of electrosurgical energy to supply electrosurgical energy to the jaw members. |
| US10201382B2 |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices
A surgical generator is disclosed including an ultrasonic generator module to provide at an ultrasonic drive signal for driving an ultrasonic surgical device and an electrosurgical generator module to provice an electrosurgical drive signal for driving an electrosurgical device. At least one of providing the ultrasonic drive signal or providing the electrosurgical drive signal includes recalling a waveform sample from a look-up table (LUT), modifying the waveform sample to generate a modified waveform based on voltage and current feedback information to pre-distort the waveform sample on a dynamic ongoing basis, indexing each stored voltage and current feedback data pair based on a corresponding LUT sample that was output when the voltage and current feedback data pair was acquired, synchronizing the LUT sample and the voltage and current feedback data pair to correct timing and stability of the pre-distorted waveform sample, and providing the modified waveform to an output stage. |
| US10201381B2 |
Hand instruments with shaped shafts for use in laparoscopic surgery
A surgical instrument for use in laparoscopic surgical procedures is disclosed that includes an elongated shaped outer shaft having opposed proximal and distal end portions, and having a non-circular cross-sectional profile, an end effector operatively associated with a distal end portion of the shaped outer shaft and including a pair of cooperating jaw members configured for movement between open and closed positions, a proximal handle assembly operatively associated with a proximal end portion of the shaped outer shaft and including a pivoting actuation handle, and an elongated actuation member extending through the shaped outer shaft from the proximal handle assembly to the end effector, whereby movement of the actuation handle causes corresponding movement of the cooperating jaw members. |
| US10201379B2 |
Retaining screw driver assembly
An apparatus can include a shaft having a mating end and a driving end and having an axial slot; a sliding member located within the axial slot; and an activator to advance the sliding member towards the mating end of the shaft; wherein the axial slot includes a surface proximate the mating end to move a distal end of the sliding member into a retaining position. |
| US10201378B2 |
Injection device for biological tissue repair
An injection device is provided for repairing biological tissues and comprises a body, a chamber, an exterior tube, and a screw rod. The chamber is connected with the body and used for accommodating a repairing material. The exterior tube is connected with the chamber. The screw rod is disposed inside the chamber and the exterior tube. The threads of the screw rod disperse the repairing material. By using the threads of the screw rod and a driving force originating from the end of the screw rod, the repairing material is delivered into an organism. |
| US10201375B2 |
Lateral mass fixation system
A device for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine may include a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion. The proximal portion may be detachable from the distal portion and may be hollow or solid. A system for accessing and guiding at least one fixation device to a spine may include a distal portion configured to fit in a facet of the spine, a proximal portion extending from the distal portion, and a slidable guide device for sliding over the facet guide device to guide at least one instrument to the spine. |
| US10201369B2 |
Scalpel handle sheath with blade remover
A scalpel handle sheath includes a body defining a first end and an arm adjacent the first end, the flexible arm having a first boss extending inwardly therefrom and a second boss extending outwardly from the arm. The scalpel handle sheath also includes a shield coupled with the body and slideable between a retracted position and a removal position. The shield defines an edge applying an inward force on the second boss during movement of the shield from the extended position to the removal position and a removal flange extending within the shield and passing the first end of the body during movement of the shield into the removal position. |
| US10201368B2 |
Contained tissue extraction device and method
A contained tissue extraction device for morcellating a tissue inside an intracorporeal cavity is disclosed. Particularly, the contained tissue extraction device includes serrated-blade wire segments that are sandwiched between an inner bag and an outer bag. The contained tissue extraction device may capture a target tissue such that a surgeon may pull the contained tissue extraction device taught through an incision that is smaller than the target tissue. The contained tissue extraction device allows a surgeon to morcellate the contained tissue by oscillating wire ends of the wire segments back and forth. |
| US10201365B2 |
Surgeon feedback sensing and display methods
Various embodiments described herein are directed to surgical instruments with visual feedback. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument with visual feedback comprises an end effector. The end effector has a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one sensor is coupled to the end effector. The at least one sensor is configured convert at least one state of the end effector to a feedback signal. The feedback signal is corresponding to the at least one state of the end effector. The feedback signal may be transmitted to a display to render a visual representation of the at least one state of the end effector. The surgical instrument may further comprise an instrument mounting portion to mount to a robotic surgical system. The instrument mounting portion comprises an interface to mechanically and electrically interface to the surgical instrument. |
| US10201360B2 |
Devices and methods for removal of acute blockages from blood vessels
A clot retrieval device may include an elongate shaft and an expandable section. The expandable section may include a framework of interconnected strut elements. The connection region between adjacent strut elements may include crown elements. Additionally, the framework may be formed from a substrate material and at least a portion of a plurality of said strut elements may be coated with a coating material. Further, at least a portion of a plurality of said crown elements may not be coated with said coating material. |
| US10201359B2 |
Method and apparatus for increasing blood flow through an obstructed blood vessel
A method of increasing blood flow through an obstructed blood vessel includes providing an expandable member substantially made of a mesh having a plurality of interstices. The expandable member is inserted into the blood vessel, positioned within the blood vessel with the proximal member end upstream of the distal member end and the member body located radially adjacent at least a portion of an obstruction, and expanded to bring at least a portion of the member body into contact with the obstruction. An outward radial force is exerted on the obstruction to dislodge at least one fragment from the obstruction and to enhance blood flow through the blood vessel past the obstruction. The at least one fragment is passed through at least one interstice of the member body in the radial direction, and is selectively retained within the expandable member. |
| US10201358B2 |
Articulating syndesmosis targeting guide device and method
Aligning the syndesmosis joint by a novel device and method includes establishing a first plane by attaching a bone plate to the posterolateral aspect of the distal fibula. A second transverse plane arranges perpendicular to the first nominal plane. A syndesmosis targeting guide device includes a post having a post axis extending perpendicular to the first plane and in the second plane. The device includes a curvilinear slider guide extending along an arc in the second plane. The slider is positioned to a first position and fixing that first position to establish a fixed entry point in the fibula wherein the fixed entry point lies in the second plane and further thereby establishing a desired trajectory in the second plane wherein the trajectory includes the fixed entry point based on the slider first position. |
| US10201355B2 |
Angled surgical tool for removing tissue from within an intervertebral space
Tools adapted for spinal distraction are provided. More specifically, tools having an elongate shaft connected to a head portion are provided for imparting a force for displacing vertebral bodies. The tools may comprise features, such as textured surfaces or the ability to transmit pressure, for cleaning and preparing a spinal disc space for subsequent tools and procedures. A plurality or set of distraction tools is contemplated where the plurality of tools is made up of tools having various distinctions from one another. Such distinctions may be in the way of length, width, angle, and other geometric features or may comprise differences in materials or additional features. |
| US10201353B2 |
Ligation clip
The ligation clip includes opposing legs connected at a connection point at which the clip pivots to the clamped position on a vessel. The entire clip has a completely semi-circular outside surface. The inside vessel engaging surfaces of the legs of the clip have a unique vessel retaining system that includes a plurality of rounded protrusions alternating with rounded depressions. The retaining system is positioned “within” the inside vessel engaging surfaces of the legs such that a flat surface remains adjacent to our around the retaining system. In addition, there are no sharp edges associated with the ligation clip. All transition points between the outer and inner surfaces of the clip are rounded to prevent any sharp edges. |
| US10201352B2 |
Robotic Assisted clip applier
A medical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a first jaw configured to be repositionable with respect to a second jaw, the first and second jaws removably mounted to an open-ended occlusion clip, the end effector configured to configured to be removably coupled to an open-ended occlusion clip with a pair of terminal ends and first and second robotic arms, and wherein the end effector includes at least one of a cavity and a projection configured to be engaged by at least one of the first and second robotic arms. |
| US10201348B2 |
Surgical stapler cartridge with compression features at staple driver edges
An apparatus includes a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a staple cartridge. The end effector includes an anvil and a lower jaw. The anvil is pivotable toward the lower jaw to clamp tissue. The staple cartridge is coupled with the lower jaw. The staple cartridge includes a deck, a plurality of staples, and a plurality of staple drivers. The deck faces the anvil. The staples are positioned in a plurality of staple openings formed through the deck. The staple drivers are configured to drive the staples out of the staple openings. Each staple driver of the plurality of staple drivers includes a staple driver body. At least a portion of the staple drivers further include a compressible feature extending from the staple driver body toward the anvil. |
| US10201346B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for providing surgical access and facilitating closure of surgical access openings
A guide member configured for guiding a suture passer through a cannula and tissue surrounding the cannula to facilitate closure of an opening in tissue. The guide member includes a guide housing and an elongated guide shaft. The guide housing is configured for releasably engaging the guide member with the cannula and defines an entry aperture. The elongated guide shaft extends distally from the guide housing and defines an annular exterior surface. An exit aperture is defined through the annular exterior surface. The guide member defines a lumen extending from the entry aperture, through the guide housing and the elongated guide shaft, to the exit aperture. The entry aperture, lumen, and exit aperture cooperating to define a passageway extending through the guide member. |
| US10201345B2 |
Systems and methods for suture delivery
Systems and methods are provided for suturing tissue. An elongated deployment shaft carries a needle deployment assembly with needles carrying suture material. A needle catcher is disposed over the shaft and configured to engage and retain at least a portion of each of the needles carrying the suture material when the needles are passed through the tissue to be sutured to a proximal position. |
| US10201340B2 |
Sheath apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device
An apparatus for delivering a clip includes an introducer sheath including an outer surface extending between its proximal and distal ends. A clip is carried on the outer surface, e.g., on a carrier assembly that is slidable along the outer surface from the proximal end towards the distal end. A skin overlies the outer surface of the sheath and the carrier assembly that is separable from the outer surface as the carrier assembly is advanced from the proximal end towards the distal end of the sheath. During use, the distal end of the sheath is inserted into an opening through tissue, e.g., into a puncture communicating with a blood vessel. The carrier assembly is advanced towards the distal end of the sheath, causing the skin to separate from the outer surface of the elongate member, and the clip is deployed from the carrier to seal the opening. |
| US10201338B1 |
Device for the application of surgical materials to tissue
The invention relates to a device comprising a surgical material and a support material and related methods for the application of the surgical material to a wound or surgical site using the device. |
| US10201335B2 |
Minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system
An implantable medical device (IMD) has a housing enclosing an electronic circuit. The housing includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion and a joint coupling the first housing portion to the second housing portion. A polymer seal is positioned in the joint in various embodiments. Other embodiments of an IMD housing are disclosed. |
| US10201334B2 |
Coupling device between the drive shaft of a surgical instrument and a tool
Coupling device between a drive shaft of a surgical instrument and a tool, characterized in that the coupling device includes a fluid feed element fed from outside the coupling device and communicating with a channel arranged in the tool and which emerges at a location along the length of the tool. |
| US10201332B1 |
Device and method of orienting a biopsy device on epithelial tissue
In various embodiments of the invention, a tissue biopsy sampling device is located or oriented on a site within a body cavity or canal with a retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, a tissue biopsy sampling device is retained or held in place on a desired specific location on the epithelial tissue with the retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, the epithelial tissue within the cavity or canal is presented to the tissue biopsy sampling device using the retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, the retention device is used to assist withdrawal of the tissue biopsy sampling from within the body cavity or canal. |
| US10201319B2 |
X-ray imaging device and X-ray image forming method
An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to generate X-rays and radiate the X-rays to an object; an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-rays that have passed through the object and convert the detected X-rays into a signal; and a controller configured to generate a single energy X-ray image and a plurality of multiple energy X-ray images using the signal and control a display to display the generated single energy X-ray image and the plurality of multiple energy X-ray images together. |
| US10201317B2 |
Patient support pads for use in detecting lymphedema through X-ray scans
A system for detecting lymphedema comprising a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry system and one or more spacer pads disposed within a field of view of the dual energy x-ray absorptiometry system. The dual energy x-ray absorptiometry system comprises an x-ray source and a patient support platform, wherein the patient support platform is configured to receive a patient in a supine position with the x-ray source disposed above the patient support platform. The one or more spacer pads are configured to be positioned between body parts of the patient. |
| US10201309B2 |
Detection of physiological data using radar/lidar of wireless earpieces
A system, method, and wireless earpieces for determining the status of the user. Sensor measurements of the user are performed utilizing a radar sensor of the wireless earpieces. The sensor measurements are analyzed. The status of the user is determined utilizing at least the sensor measurements of the radar sensor of the wireless earpieces. An alert is communicated to the user in response to there being a change in the status of the user. |
| US10201308B2 |
Portable device for monitoring and reporting of medical information for the evidence-based management of patients with chronic respiratory disease
An integrated tele-health system/device for monitoring and reporting medical information for the evidence-based management of patients with chronic respiratory disease. The device includes a central unit which measures and collects information related to the state of health of the patient, and is provided with elements for wireless or cable transmission of the collected data using a microprocessor based system with a touch screen display, USB communication port and Bluetooth. The device further includes: a removable sensor for the measurement of respiratory air flow and volume, a removable pulse oximetry sensor and a motion sensor. Stored data can be then delivered through landline, broadband, wireless and cell-phone technology to be received by a web server and can then be accessed by medical staff. Being completely portable, the device is provided with a battery of known type, which can be substituted by the user or can be rechargeable. |
| US10201307B2 |
System and method to measure, analyze, and model pulmonary function and disease utilizing temporal, spatial, and contextual data
An information processing system, computer readable storage medium, and methods for analyzing the airflow related health of a person. A method includes obtaining an audio sample of a person's verbal communication, obtaining geographic information of the person, querying a remote server based on the geographic information, and obtaining additional information from the remote server, the additional information being related to the geographic information, and extracting contours of amplitude change from the at least one audio sample over a period of time, the contours of amplitude change corresponding to changes in an airflow profile of the person. The method further includes correlating the contours of amplitude change with periodic episodes typical of airflow related health problems, and determining, based at least on the additional information, whether the contours of amplitude change result from at least one local environmental factor related to the geographic information. |
| US10201305B2 |
Apparatus for data retention in an implantable medical device
An apparatus for storing data records associated with a medical monitoring event in a data structure. An implanted device obtains data and stores the data in the data record in a first data structure that is age-based. Before an oldest data record is lost, the oldest data record may be stored in a second data structure that is priority index-based. The priority index may be determined by a severity level and may be further determined by associated factors. The implanted device may organize, off-load, report, and/or display a plurality of data records based on an associated priority index. Additionally, the implanted device may select a subset or composite of physiologic channels from the available physiologic channels based on a selection criterion. |
| US10201303B2 |
Fluid analysis system
Systems and method are disclosed for determining a concentration of an analyte in a fluid (e.g., blood). The system can draw blood from a patient and deliver the blood to a sample cell. A particular component of the fluid (e.g., plasma) may be separated and/or positioned such that the concentration of the analyte is measured in the particular component of the fluid (e.g., plasma). The sample cell can include a sample container that has two window pieces. The system can have a fluid passage having a tip configured to mate with a multi-lumen catheter without leaking. The multi-lumen catheter can have proximal and distal ports. A fluid pressure system can be configured to periodically draw fluid from vasculature through a proximal intravascular opening and the proximal port while maintaining a low pressure and/or flow rate to thereby reduce risk of reversing the fluid flow in a vessel and drawing infusates upstream into another intravascular opening. |
| US10201301B2 |
Analyte monitoring device and methods of use
In aspects of the present disclosure, a no coding blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that do not require a calibration code is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. |
| US10201297B1 |
Capacitive sensing using a contact lens sensor
Systems and methods are described that relate to a device, such as an eye-mountable device. The eye-mountable device may include a capacitance sensor and associated circuitry configured to measure a capacitance and/or a change in capacitance based on a material being in proximity with the capacitance sensor. For example, the capacitance sensor and associated circuitry may be operable to detect an eye-related movement of a wearer of the eye-mountable device. The eye-related movement may be a blink, a wink, an eye moving with respect to an eyelid, an eyelid moving with respect to the capacitance sensor, or an eyelid closing. At least one sensor electrode of the capacitance sensor may operable to carry out an additional function, e.g. to measure a level of glucose in tear-fluid or to provide wireless communication. |
| US10201295B2 |
User interactions for a bandage type monitoring device
A body-mountable device includes a flexible substrate configured for mounting to a skin surface. The device includes an input component configured to receive inputs from a user, e.g., finger presses, swipes, motions of the sensing platform, or gestures. Received inputs could include calibration data, for example, known values of a sensed property to compare with corresponding values obtained by a sensor of the device. The device can additionally include an output component configured to provide outputs to a user. Outputs could include indications of sensor readings, medical alerts, or operational states of the device. The flexible substrate of the device is configured to be adhered or otherwise mounted to the skin in a manner that minimally impacts activities of the body. |
| US10201289B2 |
Measuring atrial fibrillation burden using implantable device based sensors
An apparatus may include a sensing circuit and an arrhythmia detection circuit. The sensing circuit is configured to generate a sensed physiological signal representative of cardiac activity of a subject. The arrhythmia detection circuit is configured to monitor ventricular depolarization (V-V) intervals using the sensed physiological signal, detect when at least a portion of the V-V intervals satisfies an arrhythmia detection threshold interval, calculate a value of variability of the V-V intervals and calculate a value of variability of a systolic portion of the V-V intervals in response to the detection, and generate an indication of atrial fibrillation (AF) according to a comparison including the value of variability of the V-V intervals and the value of variability of the systolic portion of the V-V intervals and provide the indication to at least one of a user or process. |
| US10201287B2 |
Biological information detecting device and electronic apparatus
A biological information detecting device includes: a first light receiving portion which receives light from a subject; a second light receiving portion which receives light from the subject; and a light-transmissive member which is provided at a position further on the subject side than the first light receiving portion and the second light receiving portion, through which light from the subject is transmitted. In a direction from the biological information detecting device to the subject, when a height of the light-transmissive member at a position or in a region corresponding to the first light receiving portion is set to h1 and a height of the light-transmissive member at a position or in a region corresponding to the second light receiving portion is set to h2, h1>h2 is satisfied. |
| US10201285B2 |
Blood pressure measurement device including wrapping strength evaluation capabilities
A cuff of a blood pressure measurement device compresses a measurement site by being wrapped therearound. A control unit evaluates the wrapping strength of the cuff, by comparing a detection amount detected based on the output of a sensor with a history of the detection amount stored in the storage unit. |
| US10201284B2 |
Pressure measuring catheter having reduced error from bending stresses
Bending stresses experienced by a pressure sensor mounted to a fractional flow reserve catheter when tracking the catheter through the vasculature creates a distortion of the sensor resulting in an incorrect pressure reading or bend error. In order to isolate the sensor from bending stresses, the sensor is mounted with one end coupled to the distal end of the shaft while the other end of the sensor is not coupled to the catheter so that a portion of the sensor is spaced apart from the distal end of the shaft. |
| US10201282B2 |
Genetically encoded infrared fluorescent protease reporters
The invention described herein features infrared fluorescent protease reporters (iProteases) and methods of use thereof. The iProteases can be used in in vivo and in vitro assays to detect protease activity and disease states associated with protease activity. In a still further embodiment, the present invention provides a kit comprising any of the above described polynucleotides. In a further aspect, the present invention provides a method of in vivo optical imaging. In a still further embodiment, the in vivo imaging is performed in a living animal. In a further aspect, the present invention provides a method of detecting protease activity, the method comprising expressing a polypeptide according to any of those described above in a cell. |
| US10201280B2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and image processing apparatus
A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to specify a search start position of a matrix representing inter-regional connectivity between a plurality of regions in a brain based on a result of an analysis on an image of a subject and an attention degree set to each of the regions. The processing circuitry is configured to search the matrix using the search start position. |
| US10201263B2 |
Adaptive dosing system
An adaptive dosing system having a control module, a flow sensor unidirectionally connected to the control module for reporting a volume of a fluid passed through the system, a pump for dosing a required volume of the fluid and being uni-directionally connected to and controlled by the control module and a communication module bi-directionally connected with the control module, the communication module being configured to connect via Internet with an application server and a database server. |
| US10201258B1 |
Layered toilet seat
A toilet seat includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer includes a first wood board. The first layer has a first surface and a second surface. The second layer includes a flexible material. The second layer is coupled to the second surface of the first layer. The third layer includes a second wood board. The third layer is coupled to the second layer opposite the first layer. |
| US10201257B2 |
Outdoor toilet suspension system and method of use
A lightweight portable outdoor toilet system configured to support a user while facing toward a tree or another fixed anchor point during a personal moment. The system can be used to hover directly over the ground or with a detachable pouch configured to support a single use liner. |
| US10201251B2 |
Portable collapsible free-standing shower
A portable shower includes an enclosure that converts between a two-dimensional collapsed configuration and a three-dimensional upright configuration defining a space therein for a person. The enclosure is self-extending and free-standing in the upright configuration, and desirably has a height of at least 4 feet. The enclosure includes a liner, preferably tubular in shape when extended, and an integrally attached collapsible skeleton such as an elastic coil, preferably helical. The elastic coil has a sufficient relaxed size and spring constant to self-expand the liner when constraints are released. A water reservoir connects to a shower sprayer through a hose, and may be integrated in the wall of the enclosure. For instance, a helical sleeve around the liner may constrain both the elastic coil and the hose. A foot pump may be provided along the hose and within the enclosure for easy propulsion of water from the reservoir to the sprayer. |
| US10201245B2 |
Automatic broiler with air flow restriction plate
In an aspect, the disclosure provides an automatic broiler. The automatic broiler may include a conveyorized cooking surface, a lower heat source below the cooking surface, and an upper heat source above the cooking surface. A cooking chamber may be defined by the cooking surface, the upper heat source, and a broiler housing. A venting through passage, or flue, may extend from the cooking chamber to an opening located above the upper heat source. An air flow restriction plate may be positioned above the venting through passage. The air flow restriction plate may have a perforated flat surface extending across the opening. |
| US10201241B2 |
Drink cup lid
A package includes a cup for storing liquids and a lid for mounting on a brim of the cup. The lid is formed to include a sipping feature so that a consumer can drink liquid from the cup while the lid is mounted on the brim. |
| US10201240B1 |
Headrest
The headrest is a table top pillow. The headrest is self-supporting structure that supports the head of a user in such a manner that a user may lie face down in the headrest. The headrest provides support for the face of the user. The headrest incorporates passages that allow for breathing while lying face down. The headrest is suitable for domestic and medical uses. The headrest comprises a base, a first pad, and a second pad. The first pad and the second pad are mounted on the base. |
| US10201236B1 |
Infant soothing system
The infant soothing system is adapted for use with infants. The infant soothing system is a cushion or pillow that that simulates the breathing and heartbeat patterns of a mother. The infant is placed upon the infant soothing system during rest periods during which a bladder contained within the infant soothing system inflates and deflates to simulate the breathing pattern. One or more speakers located within the infant soothing system generate an audible sound that simulates the heartbeat pattern. The infant soothing system comprises a bladder, a base, a pressure system, a sound system, and a control system. |
| US10201235B2 |
Easy-access over-the-bed safety bassinet
An easy-access over-the-bed bassinet especially useful in hospitals for new mothers that has a barrier to prevent the infant from rolling off a sleeping platform, wherein one wall may be lowered to permit a mother to reach in and cradle the infant. The convertible wall has a restoring mechanism to move it back to its original barrier position upon removal of the weight of the mother's arms. The convertible wall may translate vertically into a frame, or pivot about a bottom edge, or pivot or roll underneath the sleeping platform. The bassinet may include a strap that maintains contact of the mother against the bassinet while breast feeding the baby in the bassinet. The entire sleeping platform may tilt about a horizontal axis, and may rotate about a vertical axis for ease of positioning relative to the mother. The bassinets are mounted on sturdy frames that permit over-the-bed positioning. |
| US10201228B2 |
Support bracket
A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member. |
| US10201223B2 |
Foldable desk with foldable chair
The present invention relates to a foldable desk, in which a desk board is movable in front and back directions so as to fit a body shape of a user and a chair and a desk are completely foldable and overlap for space utilization, and a frame 50 of a desk board 10 is rotatably connected to a desk board support frame 60 through a connection rod 13, the desk board support frame 60 is bent at a right angle in a state where the desk board 10 is accurately positioned at a position, at which the desk board 10 exerts a function of a desk, and a first upper edge 62 of a desk board support frame having a larger length than a thickness of the desk board and a first upper edge 32 of the connection frame simultaneously support a bottom surface of the desk board 10, a connection rod 13 is shorter than a second upper edge 64 of the desk board support frame 60 coupled to the connection rod 13 to allow the desk board 10 to slide next to the first upper edge 62 of the desk board support frame, and the desk board 10 is bent downwardly at a right angle in the state where the desk board 10 has slide next to the first upper edge 62 of the desk board support frame, when a chair seat 40 is in an accurately positioned state, in which the chair seat 40 serves as a chair, a bottom surface of the chair sheet is supported to a support part 35 protruding to an inner side of a second upper edge 34 lower than the first upper edge 32 of the connection frame 30, and the chair sheet 40 is completely folded upwardly and overlap a backrest 20, and a backrest support frame 70 is foldable at a right angle so as to overlap the connection frame 30 in the state where the chair seat 40 is folded upwardly, and the protruding part 35 is positioned in a space between a first leg and a second leg 72 and 74 of the backrest support frame in the folded state of the backrest support frame 70. |
| US10201221B1 |
Hand strap
A hand strap for a portable electronic device is disclosed, wherein the hand strap comprises a fastened portion, a supporting portion and a holding portion. The fastened portion is fixed on a rear surface of the portable electronic device. The supporting portion has a first support body and a second support body. The second support body is rotatable to pivot on the fastened portion in accordance with an axis which is perpendicular to the rear surface of the portable electronic device. In a folded state, the first support body and the second support body are attached to each other. In an extended state, the first support body is inclined an angle corresponding to the second support body so as to support the portable electronic device. |
| US10201217B2 |
Multi-material structure and forming of a luggage case
A luggage case shell may be formed in a molding step. The luggage case shell may including an outer layer formed from a softer material, and a skeletal frame formed from a harder material. The skeletal frame may support the outer layer. A base frame may be joined to the outer layer and the skeletal frame. The base frame may support a telescoping handle and wheels. A foam layer may be positioned between the skeletal frame and the outer layer. Inner surfaces of the skeletal frame and the foam layer may be substantially co-planar. The outer layer and the skeletal frame may be joined in a pressing or molding operation. During the pressing or molding operation, the shell may also be shaped. The base frame or the foam layer may also be joined to the outer layer and the skeletal in the pressing or molding operation. |
| US10201213B1 |
Seatbelt buckle cover
A cover device adapted to removably cover a portion of a seatbelt buckle is presented herein. The cover device being constructed of a flexible material, the cover device includes a first closed end, slot, and second open end. The slot is formed along a portion of the first closed end and is adapted to allow the passage of a seatbelt tongue as well as resist the passage of other objects or fluids. The second open end is adapted to receive a seatbelt buckle housing. |
| US10201212B2 |
Article of footwear with a tensioning system including a guide assembly
An article with an automatic tensioning system includes a lace guide assembly. The lace guide assembly includes a lower guide member and two upper guide members that include channels for routing a tensioning member. Straps of the upper are attached to the two upper guide members. As the tensioning member is pulled into a tensioning device, the two upper guide members are pulled toward the lower guide member. This pulls on the straps and acts to tighten the upper around a foot. |
| US10201207B2 |
Medical/surgical personal protection system including a helmet, the helmet having a fan and a fan housing that are curved to curve around the head of the individual wearing the helmet
A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. A microphone, an amplifier and a speaker are mounted to the helmet. Speech of the individual wearing the personal protection system is picked up by the microphone and amplified speech is broadcast by the speaker. The speaker is outwardly directed so as to broadcast the speech out through the hood or toga covering the helmet. |
| US10201203B2 |
Method for virtually selecting clothing
The claimed method for virtually selecting clothing is carried out on the basis of at least two photographs of the body of a subject dressed in an elastic template having reference markings. A computer may processes the markings, produce a three-dimensional mathematical model of the body of the subject, which is input into a database using an identification number pertaining to same. The database is accessible by a buyer, a seller and a clothing manufacturer. Standard-shape graphical elements are applied, in a regular pattern, to an elastic covering which is worn on the body, and the relationship between the elements is used as a basis for forming a three-dimensional model of the body. |
| US10201194B2 |
Process of applying a conductive composite, transfer assembly having a conductive composite, and a garment with a conductive composite
Processes of applying conductive composites on flexible materials, transfer assemblies, and garments including conductive composites are disclosed. The processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the flexible material, the conductive composite having a resin matrix and conductive filler, and heating the conductive composite with an iron thereby applying the conductive composite directly onto the flexible material. Additionally or alternatively, the processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the clothing, and heating the conductive composite thereby applying the conductive composite on the clothing. The garments include the flexible material and the conductive composite positioned directly on the flexible material. The transfer assembly has the conductive composite on a transfer substrate. The transfer substrate is capable of permitting heating of the conductive composite through the transfer substrate, the heating being at a temperature that permits applying the conductive composite to the flexible material. |
| US10201191B2 |
Adjustable apparatus for stiffening a shirt collar
An adjustable apparatus designed to operate with a shirt collar so as to provide stiffness to the shirt collar. A circular, semi-rigid element coextensive with the shirt collar, the semi-rigid element having a gap located at a placket of a shirt. The semi-rigid element comprises a left side having an adjustable first length, and a right side having an adjustable second length. A rearward coupling element adjustably couples the rearward ends of left and right sides, the rearward coupling element configured for adjusting a width of the semi-rigid element. The apparatus further includes a first elongated element that projects downwards from a left side of the semi-rigid element such that a tip of the first elongated element contacts a left shoulder of the shirt. The apparatus further includes a second elongated element that projects downwards such that a tip of the second elongated element contacts a right shoulder of the shirt. |
| US10201189B1 |
Atomization core device and electronic cigarette
An atomization core device has an electrode column, a liquid guiding element and a heating wire. The electrode column has a hollow liquid storage chamber. A peripheral wall of the electrode column is provided with a through-hole in communication with the liquid storage chamber. The liquid guiding element and the heating wire wrap around the outer periphery of the electrode column, and the liquid guiding element covers the through-hole. The atomization core can reduce the carbon deposition, increase the life of the heating wire, keep the original taste of the tobacco liquid, and reduce the occurrence of dry heating and leakage. |
| US10201186B2 |
Method, system and device for controlling a heating element
A system, a method, and a device for controlling a heating element in electronic articles, and more particularly for controlling a heating element in electronic cigarettes. In one embodiment A system for controlling a heater can comprise a power source, a memory configured to store programming, an MCU, a solution, a heater configured to heat the solution, and a sensor. The power source, the memory, the MCU, the heater, and the sensor can be electrically coupled. The MCU can receive signals from the sensor and control the heater, and the MCU can be configured to use programming stored in the memory to control the heater. |
| US10201182B2 |
Methods and compositions for suppressing NBB1 expression
Two genes, A622 and NBB1, can be influenced to achieve a decrease of nicotinic alkaloid levels in plants. In particular, suppression of one or both of A622 and NBB1 may be used to decrease nicotine in tobacco plants. |
| US10201181B2 |
Electronic vaporiser system
An electronic cigarette vaporiser includes a heating element and a microcontroller; the microcontroller monitors or measures the airflow speed or pressure drop over an air-pressure sensor or other sensor and uses that as an input to control the power delivered to the heating element. The microcontroller can compensate for a very strong inhalation by applying more power during that inhalation as compared to a very light inhalation to ensure that the heating element is kept at its optimal heating temperature. |
| US10201178B2 |
Stable liquid lactase compositions
A stable aqueous liquid lactase formulation is provided, comprising lactase and further comprising sodium, calcium or potassium-L-lactate or a combination thereof and optionally a sugar, and/or optionally comprising sodium or potassium chloride or a combination thereof, preferably wherein the concentration of each of the components is such that the water activity Aw is at most 0.82. The formulation is particularly suitable when using invertase-free lactase, allowing the use of sucrose as stabilizer. Also provided is a process to produce the liquid lactase formulation, an infant formula (e.g. as powder of granulate) comprising the liquid lactase formulation, a method to produce said infant formula, and the use of the formulation in the production of infant formula. |
| US10201177B2 |
Composition consisting of brewer's spent grains and polylactic acid and a method for making the same
A method for manufacturing a composition consisting of brewer's spent grains and polylactic acid includes the steps of: providing a raw material containing brewer's spent grains; providing a raw material containing polylactic acid; mixing the brewer's spent grains with the polylactic acid at a specific proportion; and providing a binder to enable the brewer's spent grains and the polylactic acid to be well mixed, and to maintain a desired tensile strength. A pretreatment unit includes a dehydration process, a desiccation process, a drying process, a grinding process and a sieving process. A granulator includes a double screw extruder connected with a cutting machine. The double screw extruder mixes the PLA material and the brewer's spent grains and extrudes them into plastic bars which are then cut into plastic granules by the cutting machine. |
| US10201175B2 |
N-acylated 1-aminocycloalkyl carboxylic acids as food flavouring compounds
Compounds represented by the formula and their edible salts, and edible compositions containing same wherein R1 is an alkyl residue containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkene residue containing from 9 to 25 carbon atoms with 1 to 6 double bonds, such that R1 together with the carbonyl group to which it is attached is a residue of a carboxylic acid, and the amino acid residue connected to the carbonyl carbon atom is a residue of a 1-amino cycloalkane carboxylic acid (ACCA), and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4. |
| US10201172B2 |
Method and device for disinfection and/or purification of a product
The present invention relates to a method and device for illuminating and at the same time purifying or disinfecting products such as air, flowers, food, vegetables, meat, poultry or fish. The method comprises the use of IR emitting LED elements. |
| US10201170B1 |
Frozen desert holder
A frozen desert holder holds flat for carrying in a purse or bag, and includes two opposing flaps which fold out above a handle portion. The handle portion includes a vertical passage for an ice cream stick, and the flaps catch drips which otherwise would fall onto a consumer's hand. The holder may be made from an absorbent biodegradable material having a water impermeable material backing. |
| US10201169B1 |
Formula for a food decorating paint for application on the surface of food objects
The embodied invention is a ready to mix instant formula that is used for application on a food surface for the purpose of decoration. The mixture is a complete ‘ready to mix’ and pleasant tasting paint mixture which saves the consumer time and effort from having to mix their own decorative art medium to their individual specifications. It also allows the consumer to apply colors on top of each other without color bleed. The formulation includes FDA approved food colors, emulsifiers, and a pH additive. It also allows the decorator ease in combining colors to custom specifications. The ease of application is designed for all settings of food decoration, both for professional and household use. The formulation is also unique by using a white pigment suspension to provide a full spectrum of ready to use, vibrant colors. |
| US10201167B2 |
Systems and methods for producing irregular meat chunks
Embodiments herein include systems and methods for forming meat products into chunks. In an embodiment, a system for producing irregular shredded meat pieces from a meat log is included. The system can include a conveying mechanism, a first rotational shredding shaft positioned adjacent to the conveying mechanism, a first plurality of shredding fingers connected to the first rotational shredding shaft, a second rotational shredding shaft positioned adjacent to the conveying mechanism, and a second plurality of shredding fingers connected to the second rotational shredding shaft. The first and second rotation shredding shafts configured to rotate in directions opposite from one another. In some embodiments, the system can also include a cutting blade disposed downstream from the first and second rotational shredding shafts. Other embodiments are also included herein. |
| US10201164B2 |
Method for increasing the production of flowers, seeds and/or fruit of a plant
The invention relates to a method for increasing the production of flowers, seeds and/or fruit of a plant, comprising the step of bringing said plant into contact with a composition comprising the micro-organism Colletotrichum tofieldiae and/or extracts of said micro-organism and/or filtrates of said micro-organism. Said micro-organism can be a strain of Colletotrichum tofieldiae deposited with the deposit number CECT 20833, CECT 20834, CECT 20835 or CECT 20836. |
| US10201163B1 |
Honey based biocide composition
A biocide composition that provides an organic and food grade biocide to serve as an insecticide, moldicide and fungicide. The biocide composition consists of honey; acetylsalicylic acid; polysaccharide; guar gum; bee propolis; decylglucoside; and water. The crystallization of the honey is central to the effectiveness of the biocide composition. The biocide composition is safe, 100% organic, environmentally friendly, and pesticide free. Thus, the biocide composition enables a process of keeping infestations under control without the use of dangerous chemicals. The composition is formulated through generally known analytical chemistry that includes a series of mixing, heating, crystallization, dilutions, and finally liquefying into a usable form for dispersion. The biocide composition kills rapidly and leaves a protective barrier behind when applied in a mist to the walls and surfaces of the plant. |
| US10201160B2 |
Antimicrobial composition for protecting wood
A multifunctional broad spectrum antimicrobial composition is described. The composition can be incorporated into a wood preservative, or used as an additive to provide antimicrobial properties to water-based wood coatings. The composition is a concentrated water-miscible emulsion containing 3-iodo-2-propynyl N-butylcarbamate (IPBC), carbendazim (BCM) and propiconazole (PPCZ), and has antimicrobial activity against a wide variety of fungal organisms, including surface molds, blue stain fungi and wood rotting fungi. The composition can act as an in-can preservative and is useful for antimicrobial protection of wood and wood-based substrates. |
| US10201158B2 |
Plant disease control composition and method for controlling plant disease by application of same
Provided is a plant disease control composition that has a plurality of disease spectra against various plant pathogens and demonstrates superior control effects (synergistic control effects) that cannot be predicted from each component alone. The plant disease control composition comprises as active ingredients thereof at least one quinoline compounds represented by the following general formula: wherein, R1 and R2 represent, for example, optionally substituted alkyl groups or optionally substituted aryl groups, R3 and R4 represent, for example, hydrogen atoms, fluorine atom or methyl group, X represents, for example, a halogen atom or optionally substituted alkyl group, and Y represents a fluorine atom or methyl group, n is 0 to 2 and m is 0 or 1, or a salt thereof (group a), and one or more fungicidal compounds selected from group b. |
| US10201157B2 |
Use of pesticidal active carboxamide derivative in soil and seed application and treatment methods
The present invention relates to agricultural methods and the use of an insecticidal active carboxamide derivative in seed treatment and soil application methods.The insecticidal carboxamide derivative is highly suitable alone or in combination with other active agricultural ingredients for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection. |
| US10201156B2 |
Continuous on-line adjustable disinfectant/sanitizer/bleach generator
Methods and systems for on-site, continuous generation of peracid chemistry, namely peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions, are disclosed. In particular, an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system is designed for on-site generation of peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions from sugar esters. Methods of using the in situ generated peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are also disclosed. |
| US10201155B2 |
Mechanized trolling device
A mechanized trolling device includes a flotation chamber, a power source and motor in a water-tight enclosed chamber, and a sheltered impeller. The device travels many times the distance that an angler can cast, and automatically shuts off after a set period of time. A fishing line attached to the device can be deployed so the angler can fish at the depth of the water where the device has travelled. |
| US10201154B2 |
System and method for storing live seafood
A system for storing live seafood, includes: compartments into which the seafood is introduced, a hydraulic circuit to cause water to circulate, an installation for treating the water, characterized in that: the compartments form part of at least one module taking the form of a unit which unit is made of a lightweight material, the water flow generated by the hydraulic circuit enters the compartments via the upstream end and reemerges via the downstream end thereof, the water circulating through the compartments is kept at a temperature of below 25° C. |
| US10201151B2 |
Double-layer hollow ball and toy with the double-layer hollow ball
A double-layer hollow ball, including: an outer hollow ball, inner hollow body, and illuminant. A surface of the outer hollow ball is provided with outer through holes, and a surface of the inner hollow body is provided with inner through holes; the outer hollow ball includes an upper part of the outer hollow ball, a main body of the outer hollow ball, and a lower part of the outer hollow ball; upper and lower end surfaces of the main body of the outer hollow ball are connected to the upper part of the outer hollow ball and the lower part of the outer hollow ball, respectively; and the illuminant is provided within the inner hollow body and the inner hollow body is connected to the outer hollow ball via a support column. The double-layer hollow ball is lightweight, robust, strong and elastic, with a prolonged life for outdoor use. |
| US10201150B1 |
Automated wildlife feeder and camera
A wildlife feeder apparatus includes a housing assembly, a plurality of bins independently deployable from the housing assembly, each one (1) of the plurality of bins being configured to hold one (1) of food and water and is accessible from an exterior of the housing assembly when deployed, and a plurality of cameras disposed within the housing assembly and configured to acquire images of an environment around the housing assembly. |
| US10201145B2 |
Cucumber variety NUN 52007 CUP
The invention relates to the field of Cucumis sativus, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis sativus designated NUN 52007 CUP plants, seeds and cucumber fruits thereof. |
| US10201141B1 |
Soybean cultivar S170014
A soybean cultivar designated S170014 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170014, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170014, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170014, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170014. 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 S170014. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170014, 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 S170014 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10201136B2 |
Hybrid tomato variety 72-760 RZ
The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-760 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-760 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-760 RZ. |
| US10201132B2 |
LED light timing in a high growth, high density, closed environment system
Disclosed herein is a high growth, high density, closed environment growing system and methods thereof. A method of accelerating plant cell growth in a growing system may include adjusting the lighting in accordance with an identified plant growth stage. |
| US10201129B2 |
Baler with improved cross member for mounting the gearbox
A baler having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. The baler includes a frame, a gearbox, and a cross member extending in the transverse direction for coupling a top part of the gearbox to the frame. The cross member has a first end coupled to the frame and a second end coupled to the frame. The top part is coupled to the cross member between the first end and the second end. The frame is provided with a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket adapted for receiving the first end and the second end, respectively, in a weld-free way. |
| US10201127B2 |
Air assisted thresher
A thresher for a combine harvester has a concave cage and a rotor disposed within the concave cage. The rotor carries material manipulators that extend outward from the rotor toward the cage to manipulate material in the concave cage as the rotor rotates. One or more air nozzles are provided that direct air outward from the rotor and toward the concave cage. A source of forced air circulates air through the one or more air nozzles. |
| US10201121B1 |
Prediction of amount of crop or product remaining for field
A method for managing agricultural operations by predicting amount of crop or product remaining for a field includes performing agricultural operations on at least a portion of a field using an agricultural machine, sensing data associated with the agricultural operations using sensors associated with the agricultural machine, communicating the data associated with the agricultural operations to a computing device, analyzing the data associated with the agricultural operations performed using the computing device to determine an area prediction for a remaining portion of the field upon which the agricultural operations are to be performed, and using the area prediction for the remaining portion of the field by the computing device to determine a time associated with completing the agricultural operations for the field or an amount of material or other resources associated with completing the agricultural operations for the field. |
| US10206318B2 |
Mounting work machine
A component supply device including a component storage device that stores a plurality of components, a component support member on which the components from the component storage device are dispersed, and a component return device that returns the components on the component support member to the component storage device, is provided. In a case where the necessary number of components exceeds the number of holdable components, return work of the components to the component container and dispersal work of the components to the component support section are carried out prior to holding the components from the component support section by the component holding tool. |
| US10206316B1 |
Die cast enclosure with EMC shielding teeth
An enclosure for holding a printed circuit board includes a housing portion of metal containing at least about 90% magnesium and formed by a semi-solid metal casting process of thixomolding, and including first and second housing portions each including a closed end and an open end with a plurality of teeth where the first and second portions join together in a clamshell arrangement to define an enclosed space for holding the printed circuit board. The teeth of the first housing portion may be aligned to overlap and to engage corresponding ones of the teeth of the second housing portion in physical and electrical contact for blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI) with the housing portions closed together. A method of forming a housing portion of an enclosure for holding a printed circuit board is also provided, and which includes steps of thixomolding magnesium to form the housing portion with integrally-formed teeth. |
| US10206315B2 |
Magnetic shielding apparatus
An apparatus comprising: at least one magnetic shielding plate located between a transducer and an exterior of the apparatus with at least one conduit configured to permit sound to pass through the cover, wherein the at least one magnetic shielding plate is configured to form a trap for particles. |
| US10206313B1 |
Systems and methods for configuring information technology racks
A system may include an information technology rack for holding information technology device modules such that heat generated by the information technology device modules primarily vents in one direction. The information technology rack may be adjacent to both (1) a data center hot aisle into which the information technology rack ventilates air heated by one or more of the information technology device modules and (2) a data center cold aisle that is separated from the data center hot aisle by the information technology rack. The system may also include at least one information technology device module positioned on the information technology rack such that (1) the information technology device module is accessible for removal via the data center hot aisle and (2) at least one cable connected to the information technology device module is positioned in the data center cold aisle. Various other systems and methods are also disclosed. |
| US10206311B2 |
Cooling circuit system, in particular to be used in a data center, and controlling method thereof
The invention relates to a cooling circuit system, comprising a plurality of juxtaposed racks; a double bottom consisting of double bottom elements mounted on a base bottom on which double bottom the racks are mounted; electric or electronic components to be cooled, which components are accommodated in the racks; and a cooling system, the components of which are accommodated in the double bottom, wherein the cooling system comprises fans that are connected in parallel and that blow cooled air from the double bottom towards the juxtaposed racks. The invention relates also to a method of controlling a cooling circuit system of that type. |
| US10206310B2 |
Electronics assemblies incorporating three-dimensional heat flow structures
Electronics assemblies incorporating three-dimensional heat flow structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an electronics assembly includes a substrate having a surface defining a plane, a heat generating component coupled to the surface of the substrate, a cooling device positioned outside of the plane defined by the surface of the substrate, and a three-dimensional heat flow structure. The three-dimensional heat flow structure includes a first portion thermally coupled to the heat generating component and a second portion extending from the first portion. At least a portion of the first portion is parallel to the plane defined by the substrate. The second portion is transverse to the plane defined by the surface of the substrate. The second portion is thermally coupled to the cooling device such that the three-dimensional heat flow structure thermally couples the heat generating component to the cooling device. |
| US10206307B2 |
Immersion cooling
A method of apparatus for immersion cooling electronic equipment including immersing the electronic equipment in a pressure-sealed tank containing a heat transfer fluid and including a vapor space fluidicly coupled to a condenser; operating the electronic equipment to generate heat and evaporate some of the heat transfer fluid, causing heat transfer fluid vapor to enter the condenser; condensing the heat transfer fluid vapor in the condenser to produce a condensate; returning the condensate to the tank; and increasing power consumption to increase heat generated by the electronic equipment and develop an increased pressure of the heat transfer fluid vapor to bring the apparatus into an equilibrium condition. |
| US10206305B2 |
Support device and support method
Provided is a support device configured to achieve space saving of an occupied area of a wall surface required for carrying out maintenance work. The support device includes a pair of support legs to be mounted to a housing of an electronic device to support the housing; a pair of fixing legs to be mounted to a mounting surface, at which the electronic device is to be installed, to fix the electronic device at a position at which the electronic device is to be installed; and a pair of slide hinge mechanisms configured to couple end portions of the pair of support legs to end portions of the pair of fixing legs in a manner in which the pair of support legs is pivotable with respect to the pair of fixing legs in an upright direction, and in a manner in which the pair of support legs is horizontally slidable with respect to the pair of fixing legs. |
| US10206302B2 |
Ejector latch assembly and system for securing a board within a frame
Ejector latch assemblies for securing a board within a frame and a computer assembly using the ejector latch assembly are disclosed. An ejector latch assembly includes a base and a handle pivotably coupled to the base. The handle includes a first handle segment, a second handle segment and a release structure. The first handle segment is coupled to the base. The base is coupled to a board. The first handle segment is pivotable relative to the base between a closed and an open position. The first handle segment is coupled to the second handle segment. The second handle portion is pivotable relative to the first handle segment between an extended and a retracted position. The release structure is movable between an engaged and a released position. When in the engaged position, the release structure prevents pivoting of the second handle segment relative to the first handle segment. |
| US10206300B2 |
Printed circuit board assembly and display apparatus having the same
A printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board including a plurality of first conductive lines insulated from each other and an insulating layer disposed on the first conductive lines. The insulating layer having a recess disposed at a side surface of the insulating layer. The recess exposes the first conductive lines. The printed circuit board assembly further includes a flexible cable including a plurality of second conductive lines corresponding to the first conductive lines. The flexible cable is disposed in the recess. |
| US10206297B2 |
Meshed architecture rackmount storage assembly
Systems, methods, apparatuses, and software for data systems are provided herein. In one example, a meshed computing architecture is presented that includes a midplane comprising PCIe interconnect, storage modules configured to couple to a first portion of the PCIe interconnect, controller modules configured to couple to a second portion of the PCIe interconnect, and fabric modules configured to couple to a third portion of the PCIe interconnect. The first portion of the PCIe interconnect communicatively couples each of the storage modules to each of the controller modules and each of the fabric modules, the second portion of the PCIe interconnect communicatively couples each of the controller modules to each of the fabric modules, and third portion of the PCIe interconnect communicatively couples the controller modules to each other. |
| US10206295B2 |
Securing a PCB in a plastic and metal housing
Described herein is a system and method for securing a printed circuit board without the use of screws in a housing assembly comprising a bottom housing made of plastic and a top housing made of metal. The top housing comprises a plurality of ribs. The bottom housing comprises a plurality of flexible snap arms each having a head portion, which includes an angled lower face, a horizontal crush rib, and a vertical crush rib. Upon coupling of the assembly, the ribs exert a horizontal force on the flexible snap arms resulting in climbing of the angled lower face further onto the printed circuit board. The horizontal force may also crush the horizontal crush ribs allowing for increased flexibility between the components to adjust for interference, preventing potential damage to the printed circuit board. Vertical forces may also crush the vertical crush ribs allowing for increased flexibility between the components. |
| US10206293B2 |
Bucket assemblies with electrically grounded front panels for motor control centers and related motor control centers
Motor control centers have units or bucket assemblies with a spring-loaded front panel attached to a housing of the unit by a laterally extending metallic shaft that allows the front panel to pivot open about a long axis of the shaft. When closed, the bottom of the front panel slidably receives and is in abutting contact with the shaft which provides an electrical ground. |
| US10206291B2 |
Manufacturing method for substrate of flat panel display device
A method for manufacturing an array substrate includes a step of forming a first metal layer on a glass substrate such that the first metal layer includes multiple first metal lines distributed as a fan shape, each of the first metal lines including a predetermined number of first metal strip portions that are spaced from each other and have an equal length; forming an insulation layer on the multiple first metal lines in such a way that portions of the insulation layer respectively covering the first metal strip portions are each provided with a first through hole and a second through hole formed therein; and forming a second metal layer on the insulation layer such that the second metal layer includes multiple second metal strip portions respectively in contact with the first metal strip portions of the first metal lines via the first through holes and the second through holes. |
| US10206290B2 |
Method for manufacturing structure for flexible printed circuit boards
A method for manufacturing a structure of a flexible printed circuit board that is installed on a substrate in a display device is provided. |
| US10206288B2 |
Bare die integration with printed components on flexible substrate
A hybrid electronic assembly includes a substrate having conductive circuit tracings, and includes at least one opening defined within length and width dimensions of the substrate. An electronic circuit component which has conductive circuit tracings, and is located within the at least one opening of the substrate. An alignment area where a first surface of the substrate and a first surface of the electronic circuit component are aligned in a substantially planar flat relationship with the electronic circuit component. A non-alignment area where a second surface of the substrate and a second surface of the electronic circuit component are in a non-aligned relationship. A bonding material formed on at least a portion of the second surface of the substrate and on at least a portion of the electronic circuit component and where conductive traces are formed between the first surface of the substrate and the first surface of the electronic circuit component, providing electrical connections between the substrate and the electronic circuit component. |
| US10206287B2 |
Method for manufacturing circuit board and circuit board
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a circuit board including the steps of preparing a substrate containing silicon at least at a surface, applying a paste containing aluminum particles onto the substrate, forming a conductor layer on the substrate by firing the substrate to which the paste has been applied, forming a resist film having a specific pattern on the conductor layer, and removing with an etchant, the conductor layer in a portion where the resist film has not been formed, the etchant containing fluoride ions and metal ions of a metal M of which standard electrode potential is higher in value than a standard electrode potential of aluminum, and to a circuit board which can be manufactured with such a method. |
| US10206278B2 |
Interface for limiting substrate damage due to discrete failure
An apparatus is provided with a component configured with an interface comprising a resilient material. In a first state, the component is mechanically and/or electrically attached to a substrate. Exposure of the interface to the temperature that meets or exceeds the transition temperature of interface causes the resilient material to undergo a state change. The state change of the interface alters the position of the component, including separation of the component from the substrate. The separation disrupts the attachment thereby mitigating damage to the substrate and/or component. |
| US10206276B2 |
Flexible display and method of manufacturing the same
A flexible display and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the flexible display includes a flexible display panel including an active area displaying configured to display an image and an inactive area extending towards the outside of the active area, and a plurality of wires disposed over the flexible display panel in the inactive area and transmitting configured to transmit an electric signal to the active area. A bending hole is disposed at a corner where two adjacent edges of the flexible display panel meet in the inactive area. The bending hole is interposed between the plurality of the wires and the active area. The corner is folded so as to define a folding region. |
| US10206274B2 |
Printed circuit board
A ground conductor film is formed at an insulating substrate. A floating conductor film capacitively couples to the ground conductor film. A radiating element is connected to the floating conductor film. A shielding film shields an electromagnetic wave radiated from the radiating element. By applying such a configuration to a printed circuit board, noise reduction can be achieved. |
| US10206273B2 |
High power ion beam generator systems and methods
Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes. |
| US10206272B2 |
Method for manufacturing tracer-encapsulated solid pellet for magnetic-confinement fusion
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tracer-encapsulated solid pellet for magnetic-confinement fusion, the method comprising a liquid droplet formation step of discharging an organic liquid containing an organic solvent into a stabilizing liquid to thereby form liquid droplets 12, and an organic solvent removal step of removing the organic solvent from the liquid droplets 12A. The organic liquid to be used is a liquid having a first organic polymer containing tracer atoms and a second organic polymer being an organic polymer different from the first organic polymer dissolved in the organic solvent, wherein the first organic polymer and the second organic polymer can be mutually phase-separated. |
| US10206271B2 |
Operating a ballast for a gas discharge lamp
A gas discharge lamp includes at least two electrodes arranged in a manner spaced apart with a spacing in a discharge vessel filled with gas. A method of operating a ballast includes applying electrical energy to the electrodes. The ballast provides an electrical electrode current including a ripple current being dependent on an operating frequency of converter. Operating frequency is dependent on a charging time period and a discharging time period for an electrical energy store of the converter. The operating frequency is chosen such that the ripple current in the region of an arc discharge brings about a resonant excitation of the gas, and providing a pause time period between the discharging time periods and the respectively succeeding charging time period, the time duration of which pause time period is chosen such that a sum formed from the time periods attains the period duration corresponding to the operating frequency. |
| US10206265B2 |
Outdoor lighting fixtures control systems and methods
One embodiment of the invention relates to a system for operating a plurality of streetlights in response to motion from a vehicle. The system includes a sensor associated with at least one of the streetlights and configured to detect the presence of a moving vehicle and to provide a signal representative of the moving vehicle. The system further includes a radio frequency transceiver associated with each of the streetlights. The system yet further includes processing electronics configured to receive the signal representative of the moving vehicle from the sensor and to cause the radio frequency transceiver to transmit a command to one or more of the plurality of the streetlights to change lighting states along a pathway for the vehicle. |
| US10206264B2 |
Smart lighting system
According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to illuminate a room is described. At least one person entering the room may be identified. The room may be illuminated based at least in part on the identifying. An occupancy count for the room may be maintained based at least in part on the illuminating, wherein the occupancy count comprises a number of one or more people present in the room. The room may be darkened based at least in part on the occupancy count for the room reaching a pre-determined count. |
| US10206263B2 |
Electronic protection against circuit reversal
A device having an active reversal protection system is described. The system includes a pair of MOSFETs connected to parallel battery power sources. When the batteries in one of the power sources are improperly installed, the voltage delivered by that power source closes the gate of its associated MOSFET. In normal operation, the MOSFETs are connected to a microprocessor configured to operate the device. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a lighting device incorporating a light emitting diode that is driven by the MOSFETs. |
| US10206261B2 |
LED circuit with color temperature adjustment
An LED circuit with color temperature adjustment comprises a first LED string, a resistor, and a second LED string. The first LED string has a first color temperature. The resistor is connected in series with the first string. The second LED string has a second color temperature. The first LED string is connected in parallel with the second LED string. The second color temperature is higher than the first color temperature. The integrated color temperature of the first LED string and the second LED string increases when the total current of the first LED string and the second LED string increases. The present disclosure not only can provide an LED circuit with color temperature adjustment, but also can provide an LED circuit which can adjust the color temperature by the combinations of the LED strings connected in parallel or series. |
| US10206259B2 |
Luminaire and method for presence detection by means of same
A luminaire according to the invention has at least a number of illuminants and a reflection apparatus deflecting light radiation emitted by the illuminants into an illumination region, wherein a presence detection apparatus is assigned to the luminaire. In order to improve the control of every luminaire in view of the presence of a person and in order to further reduce the energy consumption, the reflection apparatus is, at least at points, embodied as a detection-reflection apparatus and electromagnetic detection radiation in particular is deflectable in the direction of the presence detection apparatus by way of the detection-reflection apparatus. The presence detection apparatus is arranged adjacent to the illuminants in the luminaire. The invention likewise relates to a method for presence detection, wherein electromagnetic detection radiation in particular is deflected in the direction of the present detection apparatus by way of a detection-reflection apparatus. |
| US10206254B2 |
Signage system stabilizer circuit
A stabilizing circuit is disclosed, which may be employed with lighting systems, such as with lighting system power supply operations. The circuit comprises a monitoring circuit configured to detect a characteristic of a power supply, and a switching controller configured to disconnect a primary load from the power supply and connect an auxiliary load to the power supply when the detected characteristic fails to meet a specified parameter. This is done to ensure compatibility and stability of both the power supply and the primary load. For example, when an AC mains voltage providing power to the power supply becomes unstable, the stabilizing circuit may be configured to prevent the power supply from remaining in a self-protection mode that may cause the primary load to become unstable. A method for stabilizing a circuit is also disclosed. |
| US10206250B2 |
Food heater
In one aspect, the present invention provides a consumer appliance that uses RF energy to heat foods stored in a container that is suitable for RF heating. |
| US10206248B2 |
Heated underbody warming systems with electrosurgical grounding
Embodiments include a heated underbody support with electrosurgical grounding, such as a heated mattress, heated mattress overlay, or heated pad for supporting a person. The heated underbody support may include a flexible heating element formed of a sheet of conductive or semi-conductive material, a first bus bar along a first edge of the heating element adapted to receive a supply of electrical power, a second bus bar extending along the second edge of the heating element, and a temperature sensor. The heated underbody support may include a layer of compressible material adapted to conform to the person under pressure from the person resting upon the support located beneath the heating element. A water resistant shell may encase the heating element, the first and second bus bars, and the temperature sensor. A return electrode wire may be electrically connected to the flexible heating element to connect to an electrosurgical generator. |
| US10206247B2 |
Closed loop temperature controlled circuit to improve device stability
An integrated circuit is provided having an active circuit. A heating element is adjacent to the active circuit and configured to heat the active circuit. A temperature sensor is also adjacent to the active circuit and configured to measure a temperature of the active circuit. A temperature controller is coupled to the active circuit and configured to receive a temperature signal from the temperature sensor. The temperature controller operates the heating element to heat the active circuit to maintain the temperature of the active circuit in a selected temperature range. |
| US10206245B2 |
Method and apparatus for discontinuous reception of connected terminal in a mobile communication system
A method and apparatus for controlling an active time period in a mobile communication system. The method includes transitioning to an active state from a sleep state; extending an active time of the active state, if control data indicating a transmission of new user data is received on a control channel; receiving a control signal indicating a termination of the active time; and transitioning to the sleep state from the active state, based on the control signal. |
| US10206243B2 |
Wireless communications system, wireless station, base station, and communications method
A wireless communications system includes: a base station; and a wireless station, wherein the base station transmits to the wireless station, after receiving a first signal of Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol from the wireless station, a second signal of RRC protocol including information related to a timing of transition to a first state of RRC protocol, and the wireless station transitions to the first state according to the information related to the timing and included in the second signal, and upon transition from the first state to a second state other than the first state, stores a parameter related to wireless communication and used in the first state. |
| US10206242B2 |
Radio communication system, radio station, radio terminal, communication control method, and non-transitory computer readable medium
A radio terminal (3) can perform carrier aggregation using a first cell (10) of a first radio station (1) and a second cell (20) of a second radio station (2). The first radio station (1) performs, with the radio terminal (3), radio resource control for the first cell (10) and the second cell (20) in order to perform the carrier aggregation. At least one of the second radio station (2) and the radio terminal (3) is configured to transmit, to the first radio station (10), information about a problem occurring in a radio link in the second cell (20) between the second radio station (20) and the radio terminal (30) while the carrier aggregation of the first cell (10) and the second cell (20) is being performed. |
| US10206238B2 |
Method and wireless device for providing device-to-device communication
The present disclosure relates to methods and to wireless devices for device-to-device communication. One of the methods includes configuring, direct control messages and reference signals, based on capability and state of the wireless device with regards to device to device communication. The method further includes associating, in the wireless device, at least one direct control message to a synchronization reference signal, configuring the at least one direct control message and/or the synchronization reference signal, such that a recipient can identify the association between the at least one direct control message and the synchronization reference signal, using the configuration of the direct control message and/or the synchronization reference signal. The at least one direct control message is then transmitted. |
| US10206237B2 |
Apparatus and method of transmitting content
A wireless media player and a related system and methodology are provided. 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 displays one of the stored display content, communicates configuration information with at least one target device via a proximity wireless link, establishes a communication link with the at least one target device in accordance with the configuration information communicated via the proximity wireless link and transmits a content which corresponds to the display content being displayed on the display unit at a time of establishing the proximity wireless link to the at least one target device over the established communication link. |
| US10206233B2 |
Method and apparatus for automatic switching between devices
The present invention relates to an automatic switching method. A device according to an embodiment of the present invention is an automatic switching device in a second device, which comprises a controller for enabling the second device, together with a first device, to perform a terminal discovery and a service discovery, transmit a connection request message including a continuous connection field and an automatic connection mode from the second device, and receive a particular service from the first device on the basis of the information included in the connection request message, wherein the continuous connection field includes a service identifier. |
| US10206231B1 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) module, system and method of acknowledging data transmissions for TPMS
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and TPMS sensor module are provide. The TPMS sensor module includes a pressure sensor configured to measure an internal air pressure of a tire and generate tire pressure information, a microcontroller unit electrically connected to the pressure sensor, and a transceiver electrically connected to the microcontroller unit, the transceiver configured to transmit a message including the pressure information, further configured to receive an acknowledgement in response to the transmitted message. Where, on a condition that the transceiver receives the acknowledgement, the microcontroller unit is configured to set the transceiver into a standby mode, and, where, on a condition that the transceiver does not receive the acknowledgement, the microcontroller unit is configured to instruct the transceiver to transmit a redundant message that is redundant to the transmitted message, and the transceiver is configured to transmit the redundant message. |
| US10206226B2 |
Coordination techniques for radio resource control state management in dual-connectivity architectures
Coordination techniques for radio resource control state management in dual-connectivity architectures are described. In one embodiment, for example, a master evolved node B (MeNB) may comprise logic, at least a portion of which is in hardware, the logic to send an inactivity notification message to indicate an expiration of an RRC_Inactivity_Timer for a dually-connected user equipment (UE), receive a state decision message in response to the inactivity notification message, and determine whether to transition the dually-connected UE to an RRC_Idle state based on the state decision message. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10206224B2 |
Method and device for maintaining service continuity
The present invention discloses a method and device for maintaining service continuity. The method for maintaining service continuity includes: receiving, by a base station, a first notification, which is sent by an MCE, for stopping scheduling of an MBMS service; and notifying, by the base station, user equipment of MBMS service scheduling stop information, and continuing to schedule the MBMS service. In this way, a service interruption time that is caused when UE receives a service after an MCE stops scheduling of the service can be effectively reduced. |
| US10206223B2 |
Method and apparatus for time division LTE transmission in unlicensed radio frequency bands
Apparatus and methods for time division based communication between a wireless device and a wireless network in a licensed radio frequency (RF) band and an unlicensed RF band are disclosed. The wireless device receives downlink control information (DCI), via a primary component carrier (PCC) of a primary cell (Pcell) in the licensed RF band, indicating downlink (DL) data transmission via a secondary component carrier (SCC) of a secondary cell (Scell) in the unlicensed RF band. The wireless device receives via the SCC part of the DL data transmission and transmits a control message via the PCC in response. The wireless device sends a scheduling request (SR) to the eNodeB and receives uplink (UL) transmission opportunities in a combination of the licensed RF band and the unlicensed RF band. The wireless device performs a clear channel assessment before reserving and transmitting to the eNodeB in the unlicensed RF band. |
| US10206217B2 |
Communication control device, communication control method, base station, and communication control system
Provided is a communication control device including a performance acquisition unit that acquires a parameter indicating communication performance on a signaling path of a base station of a small cell that at least partially overlaps with a macro cell in a wireless communication system, a selection unit that selects an interference control scheme for controlling interference between the macro cell and the small cell, based on the parameter acquired by the performance acquisition unit, and an interference control unit that transmits an interference control signal to the base station of the small cell in accordance with the interference control scheme selected by the selection unit. |
| US10206214B2 |
Method and apparatus for azimuth detection
Aspects of the disclosure provide a radio transmitting device that includes a memory, a controller and a wireless communication processing circuit. The memory is configured to store correction data for correcting an azimuth angle detected by a device in a surrounding range around a location where the radio transmitting device is installed. The controller is configured to read the correction data from the memory. The wireless communication processing circuit is configured to transmit a radio signal to carry the correction data to assist the device in the surrounding range to correct the azimuth angle. |
| US10206213B2 |
Providing a downlink control structure in a first carrier to indicate information in a second different carrier
A mobile station receives a downlink control structure in a first carrier, where the downlink control structure indicates that control information for the mobile station is on a second, different carrier. The mobile station decodes the control information in the second carrier, where the control information specifies resource allocation of a wireless link for the mobile station. More specifically, according to some implementations, the control channel in the first carrier specifies the resource allocation for an extended control channel in the second carrier, where the extended control channel specifies the resource allocation for traffic data of a wireless link for the mobile station. |
| US10206210B2 |
Use of blank subframes for D2D
There is disclosed a method performed by a first D2D enabled node (100), comprising the steps of obtaining a configuration indicative of one or more blank subframes in a first cell and/or on a first carrier frequency, wherein the one or more blank subframes comprise DL and/or UL subframes and the configuration of the one or more blank subframes is indicative of that the first D2D enabled node (100) is not and will not be scheduled in DL and/or UL during the one or more blank subframes. The method also comprises performing a D2D operation in at least one of the one or more blank subframes.There are also disclosed related devices like a D2D enabled node and a network node as well as related methods. |
| US10206206B2 |
Method and first network node for managing a request for connectivity for a service of a wireless device
A method and a first network node (120) of a wireless network (100) for managing a request for a connectivity for a service of a wireless device (110) are disclosed. The first network node (120) is configured to use a first set of resources of the wireless network (100). The first network node (120) receives (403) the request for the connectivity. The request is associated with a required level of a connectivity for the service. The required level of the connectivity relates to likelihood of maintaining the connectivity towards the wireless network (100). The first network node (120) further configures (404) the first set of resources to increase an estimated level of the connectivity for the service towards the wireless network (100). The estimated level of the connectivity is associated with the wireless network (100). A corresponding computer program and a computer program product are also disclosed. |
| US10206205B2 |
Method for allocating backhaul link resources in relay communication system, and method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data using same
A method is provided for transmitting a downlink signal by a base station in a wireless communication system. A configuration of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbols is transmitted for a first partition of a subframe through higher layer signaling, and a Relay-Physical Downlink Control Channel (R-PDCCH) contained in at least the first partition of the subframe is also transmitted. If the R-PDCCH contains a downlink assignment, the first partition of the subframe is configured not to be used for a transmission of a Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) corresponding the R-PDCCH. |
| US10206204B2 |
Aircraft web content communications system with air-to-ground and satellite links and associated methods
A communications system is for an aircraft carrying at least some personnel having PEDs, and the communications system may include a ground-based communications network, and a satellite-based communications network. The system may include at least one access point in the aircraft for providing a wireless local area network (WLAN) within the aircraft to receive a web content request from a given PED and transmit corresponding web content to the given PED. An air-to-ground communications device in the aircraft may cooperate with the at least one access point for sending the web content request to the ground-based communications network defining a return link. Further, a satellite communications device in the aircraft may cooperate with the at least one access point for receiving the corresponding web content from the satellite-based communications network defining a forward link. |
| US10206201B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and/or receiving reference signals
A method comprising: causing a user equipment to transmit a first reference signal to a base station using a frequency band which is used by said base station to transmit to said user equipment, said user equipment having a different frequency band for transmitting to said base station. |
| US10206198B2 |
Communication apparatus and communication method
To improve throughput by reducing the resource used for transmitting a parameter relating to retransmission control and decreasing overhead of retransmission control signaling. Where a retransmission control method is employed with adaptive MCS control in which the encoding rate can be changed, the scheduling section sets the MCS in accordance with CQI notified from the communication counterpart apparatus. When transmission data is encoded, the RV parameter bit-number setting section sets the number of bits used for signaling the RV parameter to decrease as the encoding rate of the first transmission is decreased and sets the RV parameter based on the number of bits. For example, in a case where the encoding rate R is R>2/3, two bits are set. In a case where the encoding rate 1/3 |
| US10206197B2 |
Multi-cast gaming system
The Multi-Cast Gaming System, operable in a Reverse Path Communication System architecture, enables end user devices to share a common wireless forward path of a multicast communication architecture in which the forward path delivered wagering content is used to enable at least one of a plurality of end user devices to place bets on contents. |
| US10206196B2 |
Dynamic wireless multicast orthogonal frequency division multiple access architecture
A dynamic wireless multicast service system is described. A method includes transmitting in a first service area, multicast data using a first orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) resource block associated with first resource allocation control information in response to a first user request for a multicast service. The method includes providing the first resource allocation control information to a second user in the first service area in response to the second user requesting the multicast service. The method may include releasing the first OFDMA resource block in response to termination of the multicast service by all users in the first service area. The method may include transmitting in the first service area, unicast data using the first OFDMA resource block after the releasing. |
| US10206193B2 |
Mobile device location based on detection of radiation sources
The location of a mobile device may be determined based on information that includes the signal strength of nearby radiation sources. The system may disregard information associated with radiation sources that are determined to be mobile. |
| US10206191B2 |
Circuit arrangement and method for determining a mobile radio cell timing
A circuit arrangement for determining a mobile radio cell timing is provided. The circuit arrangement may include a receiver configured to receive a paging signal in accordance with a predetermined cell timing, and one or more synchronization signals, a receiver activating/deactivating circuit configured to activate the receiver for a predetermined time period to receive the paging signal in accordance with a previous paging signal cycle, and further configured to deactivate the receiver after the predetermined time period has lapsed, a cell detection circuit configured to execute during the predetermined time period a cell detection procedure using the one or more synchronization signals, thereby determining an updated cell timing, and a memory configured to store the updated cell timing. |
| US10206190B2 |
Selection of synchronization stations in a peer-to-peer network environment
A system, apparatus and method for selecting one or more synchronization stations, or masters, in a peer-to-peer communication environment. Synchronization (or sync) stations broadcast periodic synchronization frames to advertise future availability windows, during which devices rendezvous for discovery and communication. Devices that can act as sync stations advertise preference values, which indicate their preference or suitability for the role. All devices execute the same algorithm to sort the preference values and identify a root sync station and any number of branch sync stations; leaf devices synchronize with the root or a branch sync station. This passive synchronization scheme allows individual devices to conserve power, because they need not actively discover other devices and services, and can power off their radios for periods of time without sacrificing discoverability. Synchronization and peer-to-peer communication as provided herein coexist with other device demands, such as Bluetooth® operations and infrastructure-based communications. |
| US10206189B2 |
Narrowband LTE cell search
Systems and methods relating to a narrowband Primary Synchronization Signal (NB-PSS) and a narrowband Secondary Synchronization Signal (NB-SSS) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base station in a wireless network comprises a processor and storage that stores instructions executable by the processor whereby the base station is operable to transmit a NB-PSS and a NB-SSS in a narrowband portion of a downlink system bandwidth. The NB-PSS and the NB-SSS are transmitted such that more than two occurrences of the NB-PSS and more than two occurrences of the NB-SSS are transmitted over a defined time interval, each occurrence of the NB-PSS is transmitted over multiple contiguous Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) symbols and each occurrence of the NB-SSS is transmitted over multiple contiguous OFDM symbols, and each occurrence of the NB-SSS provides an indication of a location of the occurrence of the NB-SSS within the defined time interval. |
| US10206186B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling transmission for device to device (D2D) communication based on transmit power to a base station
A method for operating a User Equipment (UE) is provided to minimize performance degradation due to a difference between a transmit power for D2B communication and a transmit power for Device to Device (D2D) communication. The method includes transmitting a signal for D2B communication to a Base Station (BS) and a signal for D2D communication to another UE in a first time period, and configuration for the D2D communication, when it is determined there is a difference between a transmit power for the D2B communication and a transmit power for the D2D communication. |
| US10206184B2 |
Power headroom report in a wireless device with carrier aggregation
A wireless device transmits a power headroom report media access control control element (PHR MAC CE). The PHR MAC CE comprises a presence field comprising a plurality of presence bits. The presence field is of a fixed size of one octet when up to seven of the one or more secondary cells are each configured with a cell index having a value between one and seven. The presence field is of a fixed size of four octets when the one or more secondary cells comprise more than seven secondary cells with configured uplinks. |
| US10206171B2 |
Method for scheduling wake/sleep cycles by a central device in a wireless network
Methods and systems for scheduling wake/sleep cycles by a central device in a wireless network that have at least one mobile device include determining a system reference cycle as a minimum value of a delay constraint on a real-time service for each mobile device of the at least one mobile device that has a real-time service. A wake/sleep cycle length is attributed to each mobile device. The wake/sleep cycle length is an integer multiple of the system reference cycle such that a wake/sleep cycle length of a first mobile device is different from that of a second mobile device. A sleep period and a wake period are assigned within the wake/sleep cycle of each mobile device. The wake/sleep cycle of each mobile device is arranged to avoid collision of the wake period with those of other mobile devices. |
| US10206170B2 |
Dynamic connection path detection and selection for wireless controllers and accessories
Controllers can communicate with accessories using various paths, such as a wireless communication path. A controller can maintain reachability information for each accessory indicating the path(s) via which the accessory is currently reachable. Maintaining the reachability information can include scanning to detect broadcasts from the accessories and updating the reachability information based on the results of scanning. Scanning parameters such as scan interval and scan duration can be selected dynamically based on the current operating context of the controller (e.g., where the controller is located, what processes are active on the controller, what other devices have been detected within communication range of the controller). |
| US10206169B2 |
Energy efficient downlink scheduling in LTE-advanced networks
A method is provided for performing downlink scheduling in Long Term Evolution-Advanced networks. The method includes assigning resource blocks and transmission modes to users such that (i) each of the users that is assigned at least one of the resource blocks is assigned only one transmission mode chosen from a finite set of transmission modes, (ii) a sum of normalized costs across all of the resource blocks that are assigned to the users is less than unity. The method further includes incorporating a resource block and transmission mode assignment for a user into downlink scheduler of a base station to cause the downlink scheduler to perform downlink scheduling in accordance with the resource block and transmission mode assignment. |
| US10206167B2 |
Method, apparatus and system for rendering an information bearing function of time
An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method for partitioning an energy or power source. The energy source may be, for example, a battery or batteries or other power supply or power supplies for an electronic device, such as a cell phone, or mobile device. The energy source (battery for example), or power supply, provides power to a cell phone, or mobile device or any other load or power consuming device. Partitioning this energy source is a technique for controlling its operation so that power is provided to the power consuming device, such as a cell phone more efficiently, thereby extending the length of time the phone can be used between re-charging. |
| US10206164B2 |
Collaborative scheme for selection of optimal accesses and seamless transition between accesses
Devices and methods are disclosed for selecting an optimal access network in a wireless communications environment, such as when offloading mobile data traffic. In various embodiments disclosed herein, a contributing device comprises processing logic configured to generate set of communication environment identification data corresponding to the location of the communication device, to generate a set of observed AN availability and communication performance data corresponding to the location of the communication device and, and to transmit the set of communication environment identification data and the set of observed communication performance data to a server. In some embodiments, the contributing device is location-aware and in some embodiments, the contributing device is location-unaware. |
| US10206163B2 |
Network access method and mobile communications terminal
Disclosed are a network access method and a mobile communications terminal. The method comprises: determining a network standard supported by a mobile communications terminal; adding to an equivalent public land mobile network (EPLMN) the network identifier of a public land mobile network (PLMN) of the determined network standard supported by the mobile communications terminal; if a PLMN matching the network identifier of the EPLMN is discovered by searching, then establishing a communications connection between the mobile communications terminal and the matching PLMN. |
| US10206161B2 |
Wireless communications system and method for managing and optimizing a wireless communications network
A method for managing a wireless communications system may include the steps of: (1) requesting wireless communication links between a plurality of user terminals and an airborne communications relay terminal, (2) designating one of the plurality of user terminals as a primary user terminal to make a direct communication with the relay terminal, (3) designating other ones of the plurality of user terminals as secondary user terminals to make direct communication with the primary user terminal, (4) connecting the primary user terminal directly to the relay terminal, and (5) connecting the secondary user terminals indirectly to the relay terminal through the primary user terminal. |
| US10206160B2 |
Cross-layered resource allocation method based on weighted desync in wireless ad-hoc network
Provided is a Weighted DESYNC based cross-layered resource allocation method. The method includes, with respect to each of a plurality of nodes constituting a routing path, calculating a link quality value with the next node, receiving a link quality value from at least one neighbor node, and based on the link quality values in the calculating of the link quality value and the receiving of the link quality value, calculating a weight factor for synchronizing a transmission yield. |
| US10206155B2 |
Method and user equipment for performing network selection and traffic routing
The present description discloses a method for performing network selection and traffic routing by a mobility management entity (MME). The method comprises the steps of: if a request for a public data network (PDN) connection is received from a user equipment (UE), an MME deciding whether or not the PDN connection is to be offloaded to a wireless local area network (WLAN) on the basis of an indication for WLAN offloadability obtained from a home subscriber server (HSS); the MME transmitting to the UE a message comprising information about a network-based IP flow mobility (NBIFOM) function and the decision result with respect to the PDN connection; and the MME transmitting the decision result with respect to the PDN connection to a PDN gateway (P-GW) and/or a policy and charging rules function (PCRF), wherein the decision result with respect to the PDN connection and the information about the NBIFOM function can be used for triggering any one of the UE, P-GW and PCRF such that the NBIFOM function is suspended or resumed. |
| US10206152B2 |
Attachment, handover, and traffic offloading between 3GPP RANS and Wi-Fi RANS
A source base station supports a 3GPP radio access network (RAN). The source base station determines that a data session between a user equipment (UE) and a Wi-Fi RAN associated with the source base station needs to be handed over. Based on the determining, the base station transmits a request to a target base station that supports a 3GPP RAN to determine a current Wi-Fi service capability of the target base station, and receives a response that indicates the current Wi-Fi service capability. The source base station transmits a handover request to the UE, based on the response, requesting that the UE handover the data session to one of: the 3GPP RAN of the target base station; or a Wi-Fi RAN associated with of the target base station. A UE and/or target base station may have similar and/or corresponding features. |
| US10206150B2 |
Electronic device in radio communications system and radio communications method
The present disclosure relates to an electronic device in a radio communications system and a radio communications method. The radio communications system comprises multiple cells, and the multiple cells comprise a current cell in which an electronic device is located and a neighboring cell. The electronic device comprises: one or more processing circuits. The processing circuits are configured to execute the following operations: obtaining allocation information about reference signals of the current cell and the neighboring cell; determining quality of an available reference signal in the current cell based on the allocation information; and allocating the available reference signal to user equipment based on the quality of the available reference signal. By means of the electronic device and the radio communications method according to the present disclosure, the quality of an available reference signal can be monitored by using interaction information between base stations, thereby implementing optimal configuration of reference signals and improving overall performance of a system. |
| US10206149B2 |
Method for policy converging, UE, and server
A method for policy converging, a UE, and a server are provided. The method includes: sending, by a UE, a policy request message to a first policy server; receiving a policy response message from the first policy server, where the policy response message includes first policy information of the first policy server and information about at least one piece of second policy information; acquiring the at least one piece of second policy information according to the information about the at least one piece of second policy information; and converging, according to the policy response message, the first policy information and the at least one piece of second policy information to generate converged policy information. |
| US10206146B2 |
Techniques for handout of an active session from a first network to a second network
A method includes establishing a first session (e.g., a Wi-Fi call) via a first connection to a first network, where the connection to the first network is provided by a first receiver of the mobile device, and monitoring a characteristic of the first connection to the first network. The method includes determining whether the characteristic satisfies a threshold. When the characteristic does not satisfy the threshold, the method includes activating a second receiver of the mobile device, establishing a second connection to a second network, and initiating a handover procedure to transfer the first session from the first network to the second network. The second connection to the second network is provided by the second receiver of the mobile device. As a result of the handover procedure, the first session may be merged with or transferred to a second session (e.g., a cellular call) provided via the second network. |
| US10206144B2 |
Scheduling based on data traffic patterns
This disclosure relates to radio communication. In particular, this disclosure relates to methods and means (e.g. a Core Network (CN) node) for assisting a RAN node (e.g. eNB) in performing Semi Persistent Scheduling (SPS). According to an example embodiment, the CN node is operative to: monitor (101) data traffic pertaining to a UE; determining (102) a traffic pattern based on the monitored data traffic; classify (103) the determined traffic pattern into different categories based on the determined traffic pattern; establish (104) a traffic shaping policy for each category of the different categories; and initiate (105A/105B) a dedicated bearer establishment for thereby enforcing the established traffic shaping policy. |
| US10206132B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing measurement using discovery reference signal (DRS) in wireless communication system
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method for performing a measurement through a Discovery Reference Signal (DRS) performed by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system includes receiving DRS Measurement Timing Configuration (DMTC) information in relation to a DRS measurement time from a base station (BS) in order to perform a measurement using the DRS; receiving the DRS from one or more cells in a specific carrier frequency based on the received DRS Measurement Timing Configuration information; performing a measurement through the received DRS; and reporting the measurement result to the BS. |
| US10206128B2 |
Communication system, apparatus and related methods of operation
A communication network system and related devices and method of monitoring in a mobile radio communications network environment direct communications between first and second mobile communication devices to provide to the network an indication of link-quality of the direct communication, wherein the network is arranged to configure at least one of the mobile radio communication devices with a link-quality parameter reference value, the said at least one mobile radio communications device can report to the network if it determines, relative to the said reference value, that the link-quality of the direct communication is insufficient, and if required the network can subsequently control communication between the said first and second mobile radio communication devices responsive to the reporting the received from the said at least one mobile radio communications device, or the network can employ the reporting from the said at least one mobile radio communications device for network planning/optimization purposes. |
| US10206126B2 |
Parameterized radio waveform techniques for operating in multiple wireless environments
Techniques for operating a wireless network in a plurality of radio operating environments are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus receives a first parameter value set that is selected from a group of multiple parameter value sets, wherein the first parameter value set is appropriate for a first target radio operating environment that corresponds to one or more of: a first level of mobility of user devices or a first range of wireless transmission. In some embodiments, the apparatus is reconfigured to receive wireless broadcast transmissions from a second broadcast transmitter using a second parameter value set that is appropriate for a second target radio operating environment. The first and second broadcast transmitters may be the same or different. The parameter value sets may include a first parameter based upon which the apparatus is configured to determine subcarrier spacing and a second parameter that indicates a cyclic prefix size. |
| US10206122B2 |
Direction finding positioning in wireless local area networks
A method of direction finding (DF) positioning in a wireless location area network (WLAN) is proposed. A multiple antenna IEEE 802.11 transmitting device can transmit signal preamble containing multiple Long Training Field (LTF) symbols in a radio frame from multiple antennas simultaneously, which allows a receiving device to resolve multiple DF sounding signals transmitted from the multiple antennas. As a result, angle of departure (AoD) of the transmitting device can be estimated by using the multiple resolved DF sounding signals from each antenna for DF positioning purpose. |
| US10206118B2 |
User equipment, cellular network node and method for providing licensed-assisted access
A user equipment is operative to receive prioritization information for a plurality of unlicensed carriers from a cellular network node and to use the prioritization information for channel measurements or carrier selection. |
| US10206116B2 |
Radio base station, user terminal, radio communication system and radio communication method
The present invention is designed to set forth a method that can prevent demodulation errors in user terminals and make maximum use of resources when data transmission is carried out by using only part of the OFDM symbols in subframes. A user terminal according to an example of the present invention has a receiving section that receives information about the number of symbols used in a given subframe of a carrier where LBT (Listen Before Talk) is configured, in the carrier, and a control section that controls a receiving process in the given subframe based on the information about the number of symbols used. |
| US10206110B1 |
Techniques for network security
Techniques are described for network security. One method includes identifying a network-access boundary associated with a network for a location, generating a credential for the network based at least in part on the identified network-access boundary, receiving a request from a user equipment (UE) to access the network associated with the location, and transmitting the credential associated with the network based at least in part on the network-access boundary. |
| US10206108B2 |
Device and method for smart home
A method and device for smart home are described and include a second device obtaining first identification information for identifying a first device with the second device transmitting the first identification information to a server through a second data channel, wherein, the first identification information is used for the server to establish a binding relationship between the first device and the second device, the binding relationship indicating that the first device and the second device belong to the same user. |
| US10206098B2 |
System and methods of transaction originator identifier for on-line commercial transaction
A packet gateway in a mobile network generates a unique identifier related to a mobile device owner and inserts the unique identifier into a data request. A merchant website receives and forwards the unique identifier to a customer information mediation server. The customer information mediation server utilizes the unique identifier to retrieve information related to the mobile device owner and provides the retrieved information to the merchant website. The merchant website, in turn, provides portions of the retrieved information to the mobile device as part of the response to the data request. The provided portions of the retrieved information may be included as pre-populated fields, for example in a check-out form of a web page. The mobile device owner may then complete the check-out or other transaction without entering any, or entering only limited, information related to the owner. |
| US10206089B2 |
Method and system for establishing RF Aware and SST Aware communications networks where network aware devices may detect, discover, authenticate and communicate directly with each other, based on such attributes as interests, proximity, or location within or outside of a specified zone
A communications network is provided where devices are assigned either a static or random unique device identifier; where devices may be configured to be in public or private mode; and, where devices are in public mode, they may detect, discover, authenticate and communicate directly with each other, based on such attributes as interests, proximity, or location within or outside a specified zone. |
| US10206086B2 |
Addition of secondary endpoint based on message reply
A method for adding an additional endpoint for a service based on a short messaging service (SMS) message may include receiving a request to add a second user equipment (UE) as an additional endpoint for a service associated with a first UE, and generating a transaction identifier in response to receiving the request. The method may include sending a command to provide a short message service (SMS) message to the first UE requesting permission to add the second UE as the additional endpoint, and receiving a message granting permission to add the second UE as the additional endpoint, where the message may include a network identifier assigned to the first UE. The method may include generating credential(s) for authorizing the second UE to access the service, and may then provide the credential(s) to the second UE. |
| US10206081B1 |
Deployment of intermediate-range devices using a short-range mobile device
Disclosed herein are wireless devices operable at intermediate wireless at ranges of thousands of meters, utilizing packets that include a preamble and a data payload. Devices may be such things as keypads, door latches, occupancy monitors, sprinkler controllers and other devices needing a communications link. Devices include an intermediate-range transceiver and a separate deployment wireless interface accessible from a mobile device such as a cellular telephone or portable tablet. Devices can be registered in a database and deployed for use by means of an application running on the mobile device. A scannable label bearing a code can be affixed to a wireless device providing a means of tracking, identifying and verifying a device through the deployment process. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. |
| US10206080B2 |
Method for transmitting or receiving signal in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
A method for transmitting an uplink signal by a user equipment on a carrier where multiple subbands, each having different subcarrier spacing, are multiplexed may include: generating M modulated symbols by modulating uplink data; repeating the M modulated symbols in both upper and lower frequency blocks, which are adjacent to a predetermined frequency block for the M modulated symbols and have the same size as that of the predetermined frequency block; obtaining a tapered pulse by multiplying a total of 3M modulated symbols, which are a result of the repetition, and a total of 3M windowing weight values in an element-wise manner; and transmitting the tapered pulse after performing an inverse Fourier transform, wherein the user equipment can restrict leakage power to subbands unsynchronized with its operating subband to be equal to or lower than a threshold by adjusting a tapering length of the tapered pulse. |
| US10206079B1 |
System and method for notification transmission and confirmation management
An apparatus, method, and computer program product are provided to translate message objects received in connection with request data objects to be translated into notification objects that are in format that can be received and processed by a system associated with an intended recipient to allow for efficient communication across disparate and incompatible systems. In some example implementations, otherwise a translation system transforms request information based on parameters associated with the message object and intended recipient to ensure that request information is properly received by recipient systems that may use obsolete, legacy, and/or specialized systems. Some example implementations involve the application of error detection protocols and the display of notification object information on a user interface that allows for system monitoring and error mediation. |
| US10206072B1 |
Inline messaging
The disclosed system provides an inline messaging capability for multiple participants in a messaging thread. The disclosed system allows a participant in a thread to insert an inline message, which is a message that appears between any two previously received messages selected by the participant (rather than limiting the participant to inserting a new message at the end of the messaging thread). The disclosed system assigns a hierarchical sequence number to each message that enables the system to display messages in a messaging thread in a desired order. The disclosed system also enables the addition of one or more new participants to an existing messaging thread with delivery of previous messages in the thread to the newly added participant or participants. |
| US10206071B2 |
MMS delivery system
In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes: receiving, at a computer system, a multimedia message service (MMS) message for delivery to a client computing device; storing, by the computer system, the MMS message; generating, by the computer system, a traditional short message service (SMS) message including a notification that the MMS message is available for download from the computer system; transmitting, by the computer system, the SMS message to the client computing device; receiving, after transmitting the SMS message, a request from the client computing device to download the MMS message; and sending, by the computer system, the MMS message to the client computing device. |
| US10206067B1 |
Method and system for server based mobile device monitoring in crowd-sourced pedestrian localization
Methods and Systems of adjusting a radio frequency (RF) broadcast signal power level in a crowd-sourced mobile device localization system in a pedestrian area are described. In an example, a first mobile device and a second mobile device may be localized to establish a first estimated position a second estimated position, respectively. The localizing may be based on fingerprint data of the pedestrian area, wherein a localization data packet including the first estimated position broadcasted by the first mobile device at a first broadcast power level and another localization data packet including the second estimated position broadcasted by the second broadcast device at a second broadcast power level may be received. Based on a degree of accuracy of the first estimated position and/or the second estimated position, an input may be provided to increase and/or lower at least one of the first broadcast power level and the second broadcast power level, wherein broadcast power levels mobile devices are increased and lowered based on a power level budget for the crowd-sourced localization system. |
| US10206065B2 |
Place-specific buddy list services
An information service provides search and notifications to inform when certain people (e.g., friends, family, business contacts, etc.) are nearby so as to facilitate communications with those people. Users may define lists of people whose locations may be tracked by positioning equipment based on personal communications/computing devices carried by the people. The information service processes this people and place data to identify those of the listed people that are in the user's vicinity, and provide notifications and user-initiated search results informing the user such as via the user's personal communications/computing device. |
| US10206064B2 |
System and method for detecting and locating contraband devices in a secure environment
There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves. |
| US10206063B2 |
Proximity detection in a device to device network
A user equipment (UE) operable to communicate in a peer to peer (P2P) network is described. The UE can encode a proximity detection request for transmission to a ProSe server in an Evolved Packet Core (EPC). The proximity detection request can include one or more of: a time period window parameter, identification information of a second UE, or a proximity detection signal indicating when the proximity detection request is for proximity detection of the second UE. The UE can decode a proximity alert message received from the ProSe server in accordance with the time period window parameter. |
| US10206059B1 |
Positioning system and positioning method
A positioning system and a positioning method are provided. The positioning system includes a target apparatus, at least one non-optical positioning apparatus, a plurality of optical positioning apparatuses and a host. The non-optical positioning apparatus and the optical positioning apparatuses are disposed in a field. The host determines a rough position of the target apparatus in the field based on a non-optical positioning signal of the non-optical positioning apparatus. The host selects one or more selected optical positioning apparatuses located within a default range of the rough position from the optical positioning apparatuses. The host dynamically enables the selected optical positioning apparatus, and the host dynamically disables the remaining optical positioning apparatus out of the default range among the optical positioning apparatuses. |
| US10206057B2 |
User-selectable environments for mobile communications devices
At a mobile communications device, a communication is received from a communication source. An indication of an environment type associated with the communication source is obtained, and a check is made as to whether the indication of the environment type associated with the communication source matches a current environment type of the mobile communications device. An initial notification (and optionally a leave-behind notification) of the communication is presented only if the indication of the environment type associated with the communication source matches the current environment type of the mobile communications device. |
| US10206047B2 |
Micro-electro-mechanical system microphone with dual backplates
Improving noise rejection of a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone by utilizing a membrane sandwiched between oppositely biased backplates is presented herein. The MEMS microphone can comprise a diaphragm that converts an acoustic pressure into an electrical signal; a first backplate capacitively coupled to a first side of the diaphragm—the first backplate biased at a first direct current (DC) voltage; a second backplate capacitively coupled to a second side of the diaphragm—the second backplate biased at a second DC voltage; and an electronic amplifier that buffers the electrical signal to generate a buffered output signal representing the acoustic pressure. |
| US10206046B2 |
Circuit board module comprising a continuous cavity, associated sonic transducer assembly, and production method
A circuit board module for a sound transducer assembly for generating and/or detecting sound waves in the audible wavelength spectrum includes a circuit board, which features a recess with a first opening. At least a part of a MEMS sound transducer is arranged in the area of the first opening, such that the recess at least partially forms a cavity of the MEMS sound transducer. The recess features a second opening opposite to the first opening, such that the recess extends completely through the circuit board. A sound transducer assembly includes such a circuit board. |
| US10206039B1 |
Electronic device and method for receiving audio signal by using communication configuration information of external electronic device
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an interface circuitry configured to couple with a first external electronic device through a wired communication link, a wireless communication circuitry, and a processor. The processor is configured to, in response to being coupled with the first external electronic device through the interface circuitry by the wired communication link, receive at least partial audio data that a second external electronic device has transmitted to the first external electronic device through a first wireless communication link, and in response to the wired communication link with the first external electronic device being disconnected, receive at least partial audio data that the second external electronic device has transmitted to the first external electronic device through the first wireless communication link, by using configuration information corresponding to the first wireless communication link, and output an audio signal corresponding to the at least partial audio data. |
| US10206034B2 |
Sound field collecting apparatus and method, sound field reproducing apparatus and method
The present technology relates to a sound field collecting apparatus and method, a sound field reproducing apparatus and method and a program which enable a sound field to be reproduced accurately at lower cost. Each linear microphone array outputs a sound collection signal obtained by collecting a sound field. A spatial frequency analysis unit performs spatial frequency transform on each sound collection signal to calculate spatial frequency spectra. A space shift unit performs space shift on the spatial frequency spectra so that central coordinates of the linear microphone arrays become the same, to obtain spatially shifted spectra. A space domain signal mixing unit mixes a plurality of spatially shifted spectra to obtain a single microphone mixed signal. By mixing the sound collection signals of the plurality of linear microphone arrays in this manner, it is possible to reproduce a sound field accurately at low cost. The present technology can be applied to a sound field reproducer. |
| US10206025B2 |
System with wireless earphones
Apparatus comprises adapter and speaker system. Adapter is configured to plug into port of personal digital audio player. Speaker system is in communication with adapter, and comprises multiple acoustic transducers, programmable processor circuit, and wireless communication circuit. In first operational mode, processor circuit receives, via adapter, and processes digital audio content from personal digital audio player into which adapter is plugged, and the multiple acoustic transducers output the received audio content from the personal digital audio player. In second operational mode, wireless communication circuit receives digital audio content from a remote digital audio source over a wireless network, processor circuit processes the digital audio content received from remote digital audio source, and the multiple acoustic transducers output the audio content received from the remote digital audio source. |
| US10206023B2 |
Transducer package with through-vias
A microphone includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) die configured to sense an acoustic signal, a base, and a lid. The base has a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes a first electrical pad and a second electrical pad. The first electrical pad and the second electrical pad are configured to transmit an electrical signal indicative of the acoustic signal. The lid has a top surface and a bottom surface. The lid includes a cavity that surrounds the MEMS die. The top surface of the lid includes a third electrical pad and a fourth electrical pad. The first electrical pad and the third electrical pad are electrically connected, and the second electrical pad and the fourth electrical pad are electrically connected. |
| US10206022B2 |
Touch screen control device with speakers
A touch screen control device is described herein with integrated speakers. Each of the left and right speakers are mounted on respective side walls such that their long axis is substantially vertical, and the bulk of the speaker, which is contained within the frame of touch screen control device, faces inwardly, in a substantially horizontal direction, so that a minimal amount of depth is needed to mount touch screen control device. |
| US10206021B2 |
Gas detector for mobile device including enclosure having interior chamber with audio loudspeaker, sealed loudspeaker opening, ventilation port, and gas sensor
A gas detection device includes an enclosure having an interior chamber, an audio loudspeaker in acoustic communication with the interior chamber of the enclosure, and a gas sensor configured to detect a gas within the interior chamber of the enclosure. The device may include a ventilation port configured to permit two-way gaseous communication between the interior chamber and an atmosphere external to the enclosure, where the atmosphere comprises the gas. The audio loudspeaker is configured to generate a pressure within the interior chamber. The pressure causes a portion of the external atmosphere to be drawn into the interior chamber via the ventilation port. The gas sensor may include an emitter and a receiver. The gas detection device can be integrated into a mobile electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer. |
| US10206020B2 |
System for suction-cup attachable, portable amplifier for electric guitar
An amplifier device has a high output speaker, which is connected a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within said amplifier housing. A digital signal processor circuit is contained within the PCB board to filter out the low frequency sounds. The amplifier device also has a rechargeable battery connected to the PCB board. The amplifier housing is wrapped in an outer rubber housing mounted on a suction cup for adhering to an electric guitar. The amplifier device has control panel buttons built into the device to customize the sound produced through the speaker such as distortion, chorus and reverb. |
| US10206018B2 |
Transmission method and system for optical burst transport network
A transmission method and system for an optical burst transport network are disclosed in the present document. The method includes: acquiring a topology of a mesh OBTN network, and generating one or more logical sub-networks according to the topology of the mesh OBTN network; a predetermined master node in the mesh OBTN network updating bandwidth maps for all logical sub-networks; the predetermined master node is a node, which all control channels pass through, in all the nodes of the mesh OBTN network. |
| US10206017B2 |
Automated fiber cross-connect service within a multi-tenant interconnection facility
In general, techniques are described for automatically configuring fiber cross-connects between customers of an interconnection facility. In some examples, a programmable network platform for an interconnection facility exposes an interface by which customers of the interconnection system provider may request fiber cross-connects to other customers of the interconnection system provider. The programmable network platform may, in response to a request for a fiber cross-connect, configure an optical switch fabric of the interconnection facility network infrastructure to create a fiber cross-connect between the demarcation points for the customers to be interconnected. |
| US10206016B1 |
Streaming smoothness indicator system
A system for measuring a surface profile during the paving process includes a smoothness processor and a single directly connected elevation sensor to produce streaming, real-time smoothness data and a short term trend line so that the operator can make prospective corrections to paving machine settings. Real-time smoothness data is sent to a remote device. The smoothness processor may also receive additional sensor data from one CAN connected sensor and up to five sonic sensors and display the CAN connected sensor data to the operator. |
| US10206005B2 |
Multimedia control method and server
A multimedia control method, which includes following parts. A first program preview request for a specified program channel is received from a set-top box. Multiple video clips are acquired according to the first program preview request and the multiple video clips are divided into at least a first video clip group and a second video clip group with sequence number. A first multicast channel is set for the first video clip group, and a second multicast channel is set for the second video clip group. The first video clip group is sent to the set-top box using the first multicast channel, and the second video clip group is sent to the set-top box using the second multicast channel. |
| US10206001B2 |
Technological facilitation of virtual in-venue experience for remote spectator(s) of an event
A virtual in-venue experience is provided to a remote spectator receiving one or more sets of audio visual (AV) feeds of an event, a set of the feeds including a primary and one or more secondary AV feeds. The secondary AV feed(s) provides supplemental content to the main content provided by the primary AV feed, and includes peripheral field of view audio visual content for the set. The set of feeds may be captured from a respective location within the venue. The primary audio visual feed is displayed for view by the remote spectator, and in association with display of the primary feed, the secondary audio visual feed(s) is displayed in a peripheral field of view of the remote spectator. The secondary AV feed(s) provides the remote user with peripheral AV content at the respective location within the venue, thereby enhancing the in-venue experience for the remote spectator. |
| US10205999B2 |
Advanced user interface and control paradigm including contextual collaboration for multiple service operator extended functionality offers
Methods and systems for presenting information regarding multiple categories of content are provided. In addition, methods and systems that suggest activities by a user in relation to content and determined affinity for content in relation to user contacts are provided. A user interface application is provided that operates to display status and/or historical information regarding content, suggested activities, and suggested contacts. The user can interact with the interface to access detailed information and to act on suggestions. In addition the user can interact with the interface to share content to other users, including users participating in real time communication sessions. |
| US10205997B2 |
Method and device for identifying and verifying the illegitimate use of residential set-top boxes
In one illustrative example, TV usage data associated with a residential set-top box (STB) are obtained and stored over a plurality of repeated (e.g. weekly) time periods. TV usage pattern data associated with the residential STB are derived based on the stored TV usage data. A suspected illegitimate use of the residential STB is identified based on identifying a match or correlation between the TV usage pattern data and one of a plurality of predetermined commercial TV usage patterns. Further, for each listing data of one or more published listings of business hours, types, and themes associated with one or more commercial establishments, a comparison or correlation is performed between the TV usage pattern data and the listing data. A commercial establishment associated with illegitimate use is identified based on identifying a match or correlation between the TV usage pattern data and the listing data associated with the commercial establishment. |
| US10205989B2 |
Optimized storage of media items
The present technology is for optimizing storage on a computing device. A media application on the computing device can allocate a minimum amount of storage on the computing device. The media application can further be configured to automatically download and store media items added to a media library of an account associated with the computing device. The combination of these features can put strain on computing devices with limited amounts of storage. Accordingly, the present technology can automatically delete media items in cache to allow media items to be automatically downloaded, or allow other uses of storage by other applications on the computing device, while also preserving the minimum amount of storage of media items on the computing device. |
| US10205983B2 |
Content customization at a content platform
Aspects of the disclosure relate to configuration of content and consumption thereof content in a networked environment. In certain aspects, the consumed content can be coordinated or otherwise synchronized between disparate consumption devices, which may be served content via different content platforms. In another aspect, the consumed content can be customized for a specific device and/or an end-user thereof. In yet another aspect, recommendations for content and/or products associated with at least a portion of the content can be provided. |
| US10205978B2 |
Apparatus and method for providing media content
A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving video content at a mobile device, utilizing the mobile device for adjusting dimensions of an area of attention in an image of the video content based on a desired display resolution, utilizing the mobile device for adjusting dimensions of a peripheral portion that surrounds the area of attention, and replacing the image with the adjusted image during presentation of the video content. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10205977B2 |
Systems and methods for causing a user to view secondary content that relates to a media asset from which a user has switched away
Systems and methods are described herein for a media guidance application to determine that a user has switched away from a source transmitting a media asset with which the user was engaged and detect, while the user is switched away from the source, that secondary content transmitted by the source during a break of playback of the media asset relates to the media asset. In response to detecting that the secondary content relates to the media asset, the media guidance application may access a database to determine whether the secondary content specifically corresponds to the media asset, and, in response to determining that the secondary content specifically corresponds to the media asset, the media guidance application may generate for display the secondary content to the user. |
| US10205976B2 |
Stream boundary marking for dynamic content replacement
The implementation provides for controlled dynamic content replacement within media content. The media content is encoded in its original form with markers marking segments for time or condition triggered replacement. Each marker is provided a type. A request link is generated for requesting the media content. The link encodes control data for the different marker types. In response to a media content request, the server scans encoded chunks of the media content for markers. From the request link, the server obtains the control data for an identified marker type and determines whether to replace the content based on triggering of the control data. This allows advertising content to remain as part of the media content until reaching a certain number of impressions or a certain time. Thereafter, the content is dynamically replaced with temporally relevant content or other content from an ongoing campaign during real-time media content playback. |
| US10205974B1 |
Systems and methods for providing shared memory pointers to a persistent video stream for use in a video communications session
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing a video stream to one or more communication sessions. In one implementation, the system may include a video recording device, a memory storing instructions, and a processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions may comprise instructions to activate the video recording device and receive a video stream therefrom, buffer the video stream in an allocated portion of the memory, allow access to the buffered video stream for use in a first communications session, continue buffering the video stream after the buffered video stream has been accessed for use in the first communications session, and allow access to the buffered video stream for use in a second communications session. |
| US10205964B2 |
Image encoding/decoding method using prediction block 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. |
| US10205963B2 |
Enhanced intra-prediction coding using planar representations
The present invention provides low complexity planar mode coding in which a value of a bottom-right pixel in a prediction block is calculated from a value of at least one pixel in at least one of an array of horizontal boundary pixels and an array of vertical boundary pixels. Linear and bi-linear interpolations on the value of the bottom-right pixel and values of at least some of the horizontal and vertical boundary pixels to derive values of remaining pixels in the prediction block. A residual between the prediction block and an original block is signaled to a decoder. |
| US10205960B2 |
Moving picture encoding apparatus, moving picture decoding apparatus, moving picture encoding method, moving picture decoding method, moving picture encoding program, and moving picture decoding program
A moving picture encoding apparatus has a motion vector predicting part for performing, based on a temporal relation among adjacent reference frame images referred to for detecting motion vectors of adjacent blocks adjacent to a coding target block, a target reference frame image referred to for detecting a motion vector of the target block, and a target frame image being the frame image of the coding target, or based on time information thereof, a correction of scaling the motion vectors of the adjacent blocks on the basis of the target reference frame image; and a determination of an optimum predicted motion vector based on the motion vectors of the adjacent blocks; and thereby predicting the optimum predicted motion vector after the correction. |
| US10205953B2 |
Object detection informed encoding
Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques for coding video data efficiently based on detection of objects within video sequences. A video coder may perform object detection on the frame and when an object is detected, develop statistics of an area of the frame in which the object is located. The video coder may compare pixels adjacent to the object location to the object's statistics and may define an object region to include pixel blocks corresponding to the object's location and pixel blocks corresponding to adjacent pixels having similar statistics as the detected object. The coder may code the video frame according to a block-based compression algorithm wherein pixel blocks of the object region are coded according to coding parameters generating relatively high quality coding and pixel blocks outside the object region are coded according to coding parameters generating relatively lower quality coding. |
| US10205952B2 |
Method and apparatus for inter color component prediction
The present invention provides an image encoding apparatus carrying out inter-color prediction, comprising a residual block acquisition module obtaining a residual block with respect to a first color component and a residual block with respect to a second color component from a difference between an input block and a prediction block; an inter-color component prediction module carrying out inter-color component prediction by generating a residual signal reflecting a difference between a residual block with respect to the first color component and a residual block with respect to the second color component; a transform module generating a transformat coefficient by carrying out transformation with respect to the residual signal; a quantization module generating quantized data by carrying out quantization with respect to the transform coefficient; and an entropy encoding module carrying out entropy encoding by removing statistical redundancy of the quantized data. |
| US10205945B2 |
Multi-level significance maps for encoding and decoding
Methods of encoding and decoding for video data are described in which multi-level significance maps are used in the encoding and decoding processes. The significant-coefficient flags that form the significance map are grouped into contiguous groups, and a significant-coefficient-group flag signifies for each group whether that group contains no non-zero significant-coefficient flags. If there are no non-zero significant-coefficient flags in the group, then the significant-coefficient-group flag is set to zero. The set of significant-coefficient-group flags is encoded in the bitstream. Any significant-coefficient flags that fall within a group that has a significant-coefficient-group flag that is non-zero are encoded in the bitstream, whereas significant-coefficient flags that fall within a group that has a significant-coefficient-group flag that is zero are not encoded in the bitstream. |
| US10205944B2 |
Image encoding device, image decoding device, image encoding method, and image decoding method for generating a prediction image
When carrying out an average prediction, an intra predictor carries out a filtering process on target pixels of the intra prediction located at an upper end and a left end of the block, the filtering process using an intermediate prediction value, which is an average value of adjacent pixels of the block, and at least one adjacent pixel of the target pixel. The intra predictor also sets a filter coefficient to ¾, associated with the intermediate prediction value for a target pixel at the left end of the block other than the target pixel at an upper left corner of the block, and sets a filter coefficient to ¼, associated with the adjacent pixel adjacent to the left side of the target pixel at the left end of the block. As a result, prediction errors locally occurring can be reduced, and the image quality can be improved. |
| US10205942B2 |
Method and apparatus for encoding video using variable partitions for predictive encoding, and method and apparatus for decoding video using variable partitions for predictive encoding
A video encoding method and apparatus and a video decoding method and apparatus are provided. The video encoding method includes: prediction encoding in units of a coding unit as a data unit for encoding a picture, by using partitions determined based on a first partition mode and a partition level, so as to select a partition for outputting an encoding result from among the determined partitions; and encoding and outputting partition information representing a first partition mode and a partition level of the selected partition. The first partition mode represents a shape and directionality of a partition as a data unit for performing the prediction encoding on the coding unit, and the partition level represents a degree to which the coding unit is split into partitions for detailed motion prediction. |
| US10205931B2 |
Power efficient laser diode driver circuit and method
A voltage mode laser diode driver selectively turns on and off a laser diode. An output stage has an output node configured to be connected to one of the terminals of the laser diode. Depending upon implementation, an active swing controller drives the output stage in a manner that substantially prevents inductive kickback from causing the output node voltage to swinging above the voltage level at the voltage output of the power supply, or swing below ground. The output stage provides a discharge path around the laser diode to shunt current associated with the inductive kickback, and substantially eliminates ringing on the output node of the output stage while the laser diode is off. A power supply controller adjusts the voltage level of the voltage output of the power supply so that current through the laser diode when on and emitting light is substantially equal to a predetermined desired current. |
| US10205927B2 |
Encoding device and encoding method, and decoding device and decoding method
The present technology relates to an encoding device and an encoding method, and a decoding device and a decoding method configured to reduce an encoding amount of the encoded stream when information regarding a depth image is included in the encoded stream.A DPS encoding unit sets depth image information, which is information regarding a depth image, as a DPS different from a sequence parameter set and a picture parameter set. A slice encoding unit encodes the depth image to generate encoded data. Further, the slice encoding unit transmits an encoded stream including the DPS and the encoded data. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a multi-view image encoding device. |
| US10205926B2 |
Three dimensional display environment and viewing theater
The invention is generally directed to a visual attraction which provides a multi-dimensional audio/video experience in which the three dimensional screens provide for a three dimensional appearing display of two dimensional images in anticipation of and leading up to a reveal event in which the screens rise to expose a view behind the screens. The visual attraction also collects and separates the visitors to the visual attraction by collecting a predetermined grouping of the visitors and processing them through the attraction in a fashion which provides a manageable flow of visitors spaced apart by the length of the show which then passes the group of visitors in the attraction to the remainder of the attraction before collecting and passing through the next group. |
| US10205922B2 |
Display control apparatus, method of controlling the same, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
A display control apparatus which projects and displays at least one image on a screen, converts a frame frequency for a display of the at least one image to N times (N>1), generates an added image by adding a predetermined pattern to the converted frame and a subtracted image by subtracting the predetermined pattern from the converted frame as a first frame and a second frame following the first frame, projects the generated first frame and the second frame for an image on the screen at the N-times frequency, acquires the image projected on the screen, extracts the pattern from the acquired image, and corrects a shape of the image based on the extracted pattern. |
| US10205918B2 |
Lighting structure for integrated rear projecting video display
Disclosed is a display device having a support frame, a front panel having a front surface and a back surface, coupled to the support frame; and a projection array for a rear projection on the back surface of the front panel. The projection array includes a plurality of horizontal video projection bars, wherein the horizontal light projection bars are vertically spaced apart, and wherein each of the horizontal light projection bars comprises a plurality of light projection sources. The display device further includes a power source and a video image controller for controlling the plurality of light projection sources. |
| US10205911B2 |
Method and system for detecting running
Disclosed are a method and a system for detecting running. The system for detecting running detects a moving object in an input image and detects a foreground edge of the object. Further, the system for detecting running uses the foreground edge to extract a foot-print image coordinate and extract a head coordinate of the object and uses the foot-print image coordinate, a titled angle of the camera, and an installation height of the camera to acquire a foot-print real coordinate. Here, the system for detecting running uses the foot-print real coordinate of the object and the height of the object to determine whether the object runs. |
| US10205910B2 |
System and method for 3D telepresence
Systems and methods are described that enable a 3D telepresence. In an exemplary method, a 3D image stream is generated of a first participant in a virtual meeting. A virtual meeting room is generated. The virtual meeting room includes a virtual window, and the 3D image stream is reconstructed in the virtual window. The first participant thus appears as a 3D presence within the virtual window. The virtual meeting room may also include virtual windows providing 3D views of other participants in the virtual meeting and may further include avatars of other meeting participants and/or of the first meeting participant. |
| US10205908B2 |
Multi-media quality of service and quality of user experience optimization through voice prioritization
Techniques to optimize quality of service and quality of user experience for multi-media mobile applications are described. A traffic detection component detects the video and audio data components of a video call. Detection may be via a modified traffic detection component or via a software quality of service component exposing traffic detection component functionality to a multi-media application via an application programming interface. Based on available bandwidth for a session of the multi-media application and heuristics, video and audio data components may be placed in different contexts with different priorities. In the specific case of a video call, the video and audio data components are each associated with a quality of user experience threshold, which when available bandwidth fails to meet those thresholds, an optimizing heuristic to trigger the traffic detection component to change contexts and priorities of the video and audio data components. |
| US10205906B2 |
Method and apparatus to present multiple audio content
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying first and second users and identifying first and second locations of the first and second users in a presentation area, determining first and second media content associated with the first and second users where the first media content includes first audio content and first video content and where the second media content includes second audio content, presenting the first video content at a display device during a particular time period, adjusting the first audio content resulting in adjusted first audio content, presenting the adjusted first audio content directed to the first location during the particular time period, and presenting the second audio content directed to the second location during the particular time period. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10205902B2 |
Semiconductor chip, a method, an apparatus and a computer program product for image capturing
The invention relates to a structure of a semiconductor chip (100) comprising photosensitive elements (104) for image capturing. The semiconductor chip (100) comprises a set of photosensitive elements (104) for forming electric signals on the basis of electromagnetic radiation received by the photosensitive elements (104); and other electronic circuitry. A surface of the semiconductor chip comprises a first region (102) and a second region (110); and the set of photosensitive elements (104) is located in the first region (102) and the other electronic circuitry is located in the second region (110). The invention also relates to methods, apparatuses, and computer program products. |
| US10205900B2 |
Pixel circuit, semiconductor camera detection circuit and display device
A pixel circuit, a semiconductor camera detection circuit and a display device. The pixel circuit includes: a photodiode, a driving circuit, an initialization circuit, a transmission circuit, a voltage write-in circuit (2 and a compensation circuit. One end of the photodiode is electrically connected to a grounding end, and another end is electrically connected to the transmission circuit; the initialization circuit is configured to pull a voltage of a first node to an initialization voltage under control of the initialization signal end; the transmission circuit is configured to pull down the voltage of the first node from the initialization voltage to a data voltage under control of the first scanning signal end; the voltage write-in circuit is configured to write the data voltage into the driving circuit and output a grounding voltage to the compensation circuit; the compensation circuit is configured to perform threshold voltage compensation on the driving circuit. |
| US10205899B2 |
Image sensor and image sensing apparatus
Image sensor has pixel including photoelectric converter, pixel amplifier having input portion to receive signal from the photoelectric converter, and switch to connect reset terminal to the input portion. The sensor includes signal line to receive signal from the pixel amplifier, reset line connected to the reset terminal, and reset portion to reset voltage of the input portion. The reset portion includes capacitor to hold, in first period, second voltage appearing at the signal line in response to application of first voltage to the input portion, and supplier configured to set, in second period after the first period, the input portion to reset voltage via the switch by supplying third voltage corresponding to the second voltage held by the capacitor to the reset terminal via the reset line. |
| US10205897B2 |
Image sensor and method for driving unit pixel of image sensor
A method of driving a unit pixel may include activating a transfer signal prior to an activation of a reset signal to boost a floating diffusion node of the unit pixel, during a first section of a photodiode reset period; and activating a reset signal using a hard reset, during a second section of the photodiode reset period. |
| US10205893B2 |
Solid-state imaging device and driving method of solid-state imaging device
An imaging device of a CMOS type having a global shutter function is downsized.In the imaging device, a photoelectric conversion unit generates charge corresponding to an exposure amount in a predetermined exposure period. A generated charge retaining unit is formed to have a predetermined impurity concentration in a semiconductor substrate and retains the charge. A generated charge transferring unit renders the photoelectric conversion unit and the generated charge retaining unit conductive therebetween after the exposure period has elapsed and transfers the charge from the photoelectric conversion unit to the generated charge retaining unit. An output charge retaining unit is formed to have substantially the same impurity concentration as that of the generated charge retaining unit and retains charge. A retained charge distributing unit renders the generated charge retaining unit and the output charge retaining unit conductive therebetween and uniformly distributes the charge retained in the generated charge retaining unit to the generated charge retaining unit and the output charge retaining unit. A signal generating unit generates a signal corresponding to the charge retained in the output charge retaining unit as an image signal after the distribution in the retained charge distributing unit. |
| US10205892B2 |
Compact light sensor
Provided are methods and systems for concurrent imaging at multiple wavelengths. In one aspect, a hyperspectral/multispectral imaging device includes a lens configured to receive light backscattered by an object, a plurality of photo-sensors, a plurality of bandpass filters covering respective photo-sensors, where each bandpass filter is configured to allow a different respective spectral band to pass through the filter, and a plurality of beam splitters in optical communication with the lens and the photo-sensors, where each beam splitter splits the light received by the lens into a plurality of optical paths, each path configured to direct light to a corresponding photo-sensor through the bandpass filter corresponding to the respective photo-sensor. |
| US10205891B2 |
Method and system for detecting occupancy in a space
A method and system for determining occupancy in a space, include determining presence of an occupant in a space based a signal from a PIR sensor monitoring the space and on analysis of an image of the space. Assigning different weights to the PIR signal and image analysis enables controlling a device in the space differently. |
| US10205888B2 |
Endoscope system
An endoscope system includes: a generating means generating a compositing mask that serves as compositing ratios of the corresponding pixels between a pair of images acquired by simultaneously imaging two optical images having different focus positions, into which a subject image is divided on the basis of the ratios of contrasts; a correcting means subjecting compositing masks generated for pairs of images acquired in time series, to weighted averaging for respective pixels, thus generating a corrected mask; and an compositing means compositing the two images according to the corrected mask. The correcting means subjects the compositing masks to weighted averaging by performing weighting such that the percentage of the past compositing masks is higher at pixels constituting a static area and an area having contrast lower than a threshold than at pixels constituting a moving-object area or an area having contrast equal to or higher than the threshold. |
| US10205882B2 |
Method for providing service and electronic device thereof
A method of an electronic device and an electronic device are provided. The method includes acquiring at least one captured image; determining a place corresponding to the at least one captured image by comparing the at least one captured image to at least one designated image; and performing at least one function in response to the determined place. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store a captured image; and at least one processor configured to acquire at least one captured image, determine a place corresponding to the captured image by comparing the captured image to at least one designated image, and perform at least one function in response to the determined place. |
| US10205880B2 |
Selection of microphones in a camera
A camera is configured with multiple microphones to reduce wind noise in audio data collected by the camera. The camera receives motion data, which may comprise data indicating acceleration of the camera, a plurality of video frames received by the camera, or a background level of noise associated with one or more microphones configured on the camera. The camera determines a motion vector from the motion data. The motion vector is parallel to the direction of motion of the camera. The camera selects a subset of one or more microphones in the direction of the motion vector. By recording audio data using the one or more selected microphones, the camera reduces wind noise in the audio data. |
| US10205877B2 |
Super resolution and color motion artifact correction in a pulsed color imaging system
The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments and associated structures, methods and features. The features of the systems and methods described herein may include providing improved resolution and color reproduction. |
| US10205876B2 |
Apparatus for correcting motion blur
A camera apparatus includes a photogrammetric range sensor, small aperture lens and a processor configured to carry out a method for simulating a large aperture lens. The method includes capturing a photographic image data of a scene using the camera with the lens set to a small aperture size. Simultaneously or near-simultaneously with capturing the image, the camera captures photogrammetric range data pertaining to depth of objects in a field of view of the camera, using the range sensor. The processor then processes the photographic image data using the photogrammetric range data to obtain second photographic data simulating an image captured using a lens set to an aperture size larger than the small aperture size. |
| US10205875B2 |
Image enhancement and repair using sample data from other images
Techniques for capturing images are described. In one scenario, one or more processors of an imaging device can obtain geodata information and time information associated with the imaging device. The geodata and time information is obtained prior to capturing a first image. Next, one or more second images can be identified from a database of images based on the geodata information and the time information. The processor(s) can be communicatively coupled to the database via a communications network. Additionally, the one or more processors can determine one or more image capture conditions associated with the one or more second images; and automatically modify one or more settings of the imaging device to be used for capturing the first image. The settings can be modified based on at least one of the one or more image capture conditions associated with the one or more second images. Other embodiments are possible. |
| US10205869B2 |
Video processing apparatus, control method, and recording medium
A video processing apparatus controls an imaging apparatus capable of changing a focus position. A detection unit detects a focus position where a certain object is focused on. A controller controls the imaging apparatus such that a focus position in the imaging apparatus is changed to the focus position where the certain object is focused on which is detected by the detection unit in accordance with a certain operation. |
| US10205867B2 |
Image photographing method performed with terminal device having camera function
In a photographing method in which a terminal device performs photographing, a clock of the terminal device is synchronized with a clock of a server that is a reference, photographing clock time information indicating a photographing clock time based on the clock is acquired through a network, and the photographing is performed at the photographing clock time indicated by the photographing clock time information based on the clock of the terminal device already synchronized with the clock. |
| US10205865B2 |
Camera and method for manufacturing the same
A camera and a method for manufacturing the camera are disclosed, the camera including parts including a lens unit formed with at least one lens for concentrating an image of an outside object, and an image sensor for converting the image of the outside object concentrated in the lens to an electric signal; and a molding unit for exposing the lens of the lens unit and for integrating the parts without any coupling seams. |
| US10205861B2 |
Transmissive optical shutter and method of fabricating the same
A transmissive optical shutter and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The transmissive optical shutter includes a first contact layer, an epitaxial layer disposed over the first contact layer, the epitaxial layer being configured to modulate intensity of incident light having a specific wavelength, a second contact layer disposed on the epitaxial layer, a first electrode disposed on the first contact layer, at least one second electrode disposed on the second contact layer, and a substrate disposed under the first contact layer. |
| US10205858B2 |
Method of assembling vehicular camera using molded interconnect device technology
A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing a front housing and a rear housing and accommodating a lens assembly at the front housing. The rear housing includes first structure and second structure at an interior portion thereof. The rear housing includes electrically connecting elements established at and between the first structure and the second structure via molded interconnect device (MID) technology. A first printed circuit board has first circuitry that electrically connects to electrical contacts at the first structure. A second printed circuit board has second circuitry that includes an imager and that is in electrical connection with the electrical contacts at the second structure. An electrical connector at the rear housing electrically connects to circuitry of at least one of the first and second printed circuit boards. The front housing is mated with the rear housing to house the first and second printed circuit boards. |
| US10205857B2 |
Image pickup device with land layout that enables reliable soldering, and mounting board therefor
An image pickup device which ensures reliability of soldering without reinforcement using any additional special members or fixing with an adhesive agent or the like. The image pickup device outputs an image signal corresponding to an optical image. Signal terminals are placed on one surface of the image pick device and soldered to a mounting board on which the image pickup device is to be mounted. Reinforcing terminals provided on the one surface, on which the signal terminal is placed, reinforce the image pickup device. A holding fixing unit holds the image pickup device on the mounting board. When the image pickup device is mounted on the mounting board, the reinforcing terminals are located between the signal terminals and the holding fixing unit. |
| US10205854B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and appearance reproduction apparatus
Appearance data including at least color information and gloss information of an object to be reproduced is inputted. Color mapping is performed to map the color information into a color reproducible range of an appearance reproduction apparatus, based on information indicating an appearance reproducible range of the appearance reproduction apparatus. A gloss reproducible range, in which the appearance reproduction apparatus can reproduce gloss while keeping the color information after the color mapping, is obtained based on the information indicating the appearance reproducible range. Gloss mapping is performed to map the gloss information into the gloss reproducible range. An output signal to be outputted to the appearance reproduction apparatus is generated based on mapped appearance data including the color information after the color mapping and the gloss information after the gloss mapping. |
| US10205840B2 |
Printing device provided with protruding part for fixing display member to casing
A printing device includes: a casing, a display member, a printed circuit board, and a key sheet. The display member is configured to display information thereon. The display member has an edge face. The key sheet is fixed to the casing and faces the printed circuit board. The key sheet includes: a base sheet, a plurality of key tops, and a protruding part. The base sheet provides elasticity and is positioned beside the display member. The base sheet has a peripheral edge facing the edge face of the display member. The plurality of key tops is provided at the base sheet. The protruding part is provided at the base sheet. The protruding part includes a first protruding part protruding from the peripheral edge of the base sheet toward the display member and contacting the edge face of the display member to urge the display member. |
| US10205837B2 |
Electronic apparatus and display control method
An electronic apparatus connectable to another electronic apparatus includes an information acquisition unit that acquires operation screen information to display a shared operation screen shared between the electronic apparatus and the other electronic apparatus from the other electronic apparatus, a shared screen display unit that displays the shared operation screen based on the operation screen information that the information acquisition unit acquired, a job execution unit that executes a job based on input to the shared operation screen, an event detector that detects a predetermined event that occurs during the job execution, a display determination unit that determines whether or not a specific screen including information specific to the electronic apparatus model is displayed in response to the detected predetermined event, and a specific screen display unit that changes the displayed shared operation screen into the specific screen if the display determination unit determines that the specific screen is displayed. |
| US10205836B2 |
Information processing system, information processing apparatus, and client terminal
An information processing system includes a client terminal and an information processing apparatus configured to cause an image forming apparatus to perform printing in accordance with print data. The client terminal includes processing circuitry configured to acquire address information of the client terminal on a network; transmit identification information for identifying the client terminal and the address information to the information processing apparatus; and receive a notification transmitted from the information processing apparatus based on the identification information included in the print data. The information processing apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to register the identification information and the address information; extract the identification information from the print data; and transmit the notification in accordance with the address information. |
| US10205835B1 |
Photograph cropping using facial detection
Methods and systems for preventing the cropping of faces depicted by digital photographs are provided. To this end, the methods and systems may automatically detect the presence of faces depicted by the digital photographs and generate a facial boundary for the faces. The methods and system may also generate a crop boundary at which the photograph is cropped. In some scenarios, the systems and methods attempt to locate the crop boundary on the digital photograph to prevent omitting a portion of the facial boundary. Additionally or alternatively, users are provided an interface to manually set a location for the crop boundary. The user is warned if the crop boundary omits a portion of the facial boundary. The digital photographs and crop boundaries are sent to a printer to generate a physical print of the digital photographs. |
| US10205831B1 |
Charging interface between SMF and charging server in next generation wireless networks
A system described herein may provide an interface between a Session Management Function (“SMF”) and a charging system in a wireless telecommunications system. The charging system may generate triggers which cause the SMF to monitor traffic associated with user equipment (“UE”) and alert the charging system when certain trigger conditions have been satisfied. The triggers may be modified during a communication session between the UE and the wireless telecommunications system. The triggers may be configured on a per-subscriber or a per-price plan level basis. The SMF may also cache a number of satisfied trigger conditions before notifying the charging system, which may result in an efficient use of networking and/or processing resources. The unification of “offline” and “online” charging events, by virtue of the interface, may also result in an efficient use of networking and/or processing resources. |
| US10205830B2 |
Echo cancellation data synchronization control method, terminal, and storage medium
An echo cancellation data synchronization control method is disclosed. The method includes: estimating a sound card delay value; initializing and accumulating a near-end audio buffer queue and a reference audio buffer queue until a difference obtained by subtracting a length of the near-end audio buffer queue from a length of the reference audio buffer queue is greater than or equal to an audio data length corresponding to the sound card delay value; extracting, in accordance with audio frames, audio data from the head of the reference audio buffer queue and the head of the near-end audio buffer queue for echo cancellation processing; obtaining a relative delay value generated by performing echo cancellation processing; and adjusting the sound card delay value according to the relative delay value. |
| US10205828B1 |
Method and system for a scalable computer-telephony integration system
Methods, systems, apparatus, and non-transitory computer readable media are described for a scalable computer-telephony integration system. Various aspects may include storing sets of call agent login information for several call agents within the computer-telephony integration system and across several independent computing systems in a contact center login database. Additionally, various aspects may include generating several contact center service categories and sets of contact information for each contact center service category, which may be stored in a contact center directory database. When an incoming call is received from a customer, various aspects may include obtaining customer call information from the customer and generating a customer call key, which may be stored as a reference to the customer call information in a contact center customer call information database. The call key may be used to reduce an amount of data electronically transferred between call agents during telephone call transfers. |
| US10205827B1 |
Controlling a secure audio bridge during a payment transaction
An architecture and process flow for a contact center that receives payments prevents the agent from hearing sensitive financial information during the payment transaction. During a call with a remote party, the agent determines an appropriate time to bridge on a bank card payment processing system to receive and process a payment. Audio of the call to the agent is then interrupted so as to avoid the agent hearing any sensitive financial information provided by the remote party. Various status indications may be displayed to the agent so that the agent is able to monitor the progression of the payment transaction without hearing the contents of the call. When the payment transaction has completed the agent audio to be restored and the display indications related to the payment transaction are removed. |
| US10205824B2 |
Methods and systems for eSIM programming of cellular devices during wireless power provision
An apparatus includes a wireless power supply that wirelessly provides power to a cellular device having an embedded subscriber identification module (eSIM) while the cellular device is placed adjacent to the wireless power supply, a radio, and a processor programmed to control the radio to wirelessly provide a subscriber identification module (SIM) profile to a cellular device for loading into the eSIM while the wireless power supply wirelessly provides power to the cellular device. A cellular device includes an eSIM, a radio that wirelessly receives a SIM profile, a battery, and a secondary power supply configured to be wirelessly energized when placed adjacent to a wireless power supply. The secondary power supply supplies power to the radio while it receives the SIM profile and to the eSIM while the cellular device loads a SIM profile into the eSIM. The battery subsequently supplies power to the eSIM. |
| US10205818B2 |
Mobile terminal and event processing method
Provided is a mobile terminal having a sensor detecting movement thereof and an event processing method. The mobile terminal includes: an orientation detector for monitoring, in response to detection of an event, movement of the mobile terminal for a preset time duration to identify an orientation of the mobile terminal; and a controller for processing the event in an operating mode corresponding to the identified orientation. As a result, the user can readily switch operating modes of the mobile terminal by changing orientations thereof. |
| US10205812B2 |
System, method, and apparatus for common contact management
A system for providing management of contact records includes a single record that is primarily indexed by phone number. The contact records are network accessed through any of various cellular and data networks by various devices and cached locally on such devices by way of permission from the owner of each record. In this way, the owner of each record has the ability to later deny access for any other user to some or all of the information stored in the contact record. As changes are made to a contact record, all others users having access to that contact record receive updated information. Duplicates are eliminated as no two individuals or establishments share the same phone number. |
| US10205811B2 |
Mobile devices and methods for controlling speakers thereof
A mobile device and method for controlling a speaker is provided. The method includes detecting when a calling surface of the mobile device changes from one surface to the other surface during a call, wherein the mobile device comprises a body, a first screen and a second screen, sound output holes arranged on both sides, and two speakers, where the first speaker faces the first sound output hole on the front surface, and the second speaker faces the second sound output hole on the back surface. The method further comprises enabling the second speaker facing the back surface, and disabling the first speaker facing the front surface if the calling surface changes from the front surface to the back surface; and enabling the first speaker facing the front surface, and disabling the second speaker facing the back surface if the calling surface doesn't change. |
| US10205810B2 |
Display device
A display device includes: a display panel configured to display an image; a sound element on a rear side of the display panel; and a rear chassis configured to receive the display panel and protect the rear side of the display panel, and including a protruding portion protruding away from the rear side of the display panel and corresponding to the sound element. The sound element includes a pair of electrodes, and a vibration material layer between the electrodes. |
| US10205807B2 |
Electronic device having unibody housing and method of manufacturing the same
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first plate, a second plate having a flat surface and being at least partially formed of a polymer material, a housing, which encloses a space between the first plate and the second plate, is at least partially formed of a metal material, and includes a side member that is integrally formed with the second plate, wherein the side member has a first portion adjacent to a peripheral portion of the second plate, and the first portion has a first surface substantially facing in the second direction, contacts the peripheral portion of the second plate, and has a second surface facing in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction. |
| US10205800B2 |
Application takeover method and system, mobile terminal, and server
The present invention discloses an application takeover method and system, a mobile terminal, and a server. The application takeover method includes: receiving, by a server, an application takeover instruction sent by a first terminal, where the application takeover instruction includes an identifier of a second terminal and information about an application, of the first terminal, to be taken over, the application takeover instruction is used to make the application of the first terminal be taken over by the second terminal, and the application takeover instruction is generated by the first terminal based on sending an application takeover request to the second terminal and receiving a takeover accept response returned by the second terminal; and establishing, by the server, a takeover correspondence between the first terminal and the second terminal according to the application takeover instruction. |
| US10205796B1 |
Systems and method for content provisioning via distributed presentation engines
Systems and methods for content selection with first and second recommendation engines are disclosed herein. The system can include a memory include a content library database and a model database. The system can include a user device having a first network interface and a first I/O subsystem. The system can include one or more servers that can include a packet selection system and a presentation system. These one or more servers can: receive response data from the user device; provide received response data to a first recommendation engine; alert a second recommendation engine when a selected next node is a placeholder node; retrieve at least one statistical model relevant to selection of next node content; and select next node content based on an output of the at least one statistical model. |
| US10205794B2 |
Enhancing digital media with supplemental contextually relevant content
A computer-implemented method includes detecting a name occurring in a component of a media playing on a first user endpoint device. The component is contained within an electronic signal. An entity in the media that is associated with the name is identified, and stored data that is contextually related to the entity is retrieved. The data is then formatted as supplemental content for display to a user of the first user endpoint device. |
| US10205775B2 |
Server selection in a highly available network
Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a highly available network computer system that does not utilize a load balancer are described. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of management application instances configured to manage network devices and a plurality of network devices. Each network device includes computer storage medium storing a registry of management application instances. The registry records, for each management application instance, connection information used to communicate with the management application instance and an associated priority for each management application instance. The network device also includes an agent and selection logic. The agent is configured to identify a network communication intended for a management application instance. The selection logic is configured to access the registry; identify a management application instance in the registry having a highest associated priority; and cause the agent to transmit the network communication to the highest priority management application instance. |
| US10205774B2 |
Clustering request and prioritizing workmanager threads based on resource performance and/or availability
In a system for providing data and/or computational services, various resources are assigned a sort of points (called vouchers or IOUs) for work manager threads that are currently queued at each resource. When a resource (and its associated resource manager) has a relatively small queue, whereby the resource is holding a relatively small number of points, that resource will be assigned work manager threads for incoming services requests at a high preference, or priority. In this way, faster performing resources can more reliably be supplied with new requests, while relatively slow performing resources will tend not to unduly tie up limited work manager threads in long queues at the slow resources. |
| US10205772B2 |
Saving and resuming continuation on a physical processor after virtual processor stalls
Selective resource migration is disclosed. A computer system includes physical memory and a plurality of physical processors. Each of the processors has one or more cores and each core instantiates one or more virtual processors that executes program code. Each core is configured to invoke a hyper-kernel on its hosting physical processor when the core cannot access a portion of the physical memory needed by the core. The hyper-kernel selectively moves the needed memory closer to a location accessible by the physical processor or remaps the virtual processor to another core. |
| US10205768B2 |
Facility for initiating automatic exchange of file(s) between mobile devices
A facility is provided for automatically exchanging, via mobile ad hoc network transfer, a file between mobile devices based on derived user preferences and context. The facility includes monitoring use of one or more files received on a mobile device. Contextual user preferences are derived for one or more future automated file transfers to the mobile device based on the monitoring. A contextual user preference request is sent from the mobile device to an other mobile device based, at least in part, on the other mobile device being within mobile ad hoc network transfer range of the mobile device. The contextual user preference request asks that at least one file on the other mobile device related to at least one of the contextual user preferences be automatically transferred to the mobile device using mobile ad hoc network transfer. |
| US10205766B2 |
Scheduling downloads based on metadata in a client-server topology
A computer system for scheduling downloads based on metadata in a client-server topology. A server receives from a client application a request for scheduling a download of a file, wherein the request for scheduling the download of the file comprises a requirement of a time period for downloading the file. The server fetches information from one or more metadata sources. The server determines an optimal time for downloading the file, based on the requirement of the time period and information from one or more metadata sources. The server sends a response with the optimal time and information for downloading the file. The server receives from the client a request for downloading the file at the optimal time. The server serves, at the optimal time, the file to the client application. |
| US10205765B2 |
Method, multimedia streaming service node, computer program and computer program product for combining content
It is presented a method for combining main streaming content comprising a plurality of main segment files and secondary streaming content comprising at least one secondary segment file. The method is performed in a multimedia streaming service node and comprises the steps of: determining a time slot within the main streaming content where secondary streaming content should be provided; setting a time reference of each one of the at least one secondary segment file to correspond to a time reference of the at least one discardable main segment file; setting a sequence number of each one of the at least one secondary segment file to correspond to a sequence number of the at least one discardable main segment file; providing the main segment files which are distinct from the at least one discardable main segment file; and providing the at least one secondary segment file. |
| US10205763B2 |
Method and apparatus for the single input multiple output (SIMO) media adaptation
A method and apparatus for the single input multiple output based media adaptation is disclosed. In one embodiment, such adaption is performed in two steps. On step 1, content correlation between different compression schemes is used to perform the inter-format adaptation of a stream of a compression format to an intermediate output stream of another compression scheme with the same quality level. On step 2, content correlation between different quality levels is used to perform the intra-format adaptation of the intermediate output stream to multiple output streams at different quality levels with the same compression format. In one embodiment, content correlation is used to limit the search for mode candidates when performing both steps. |
| US10205762B2 |
System, method and devices for bluetooth party-mode
A media system (100), a method, devices and software for managing playback of media content (112, 122) from multiple devices (110, 120) is disclosed. The media system comprises a coordinator device, a first content device (110), a second content device (120), and a playback device (150). The first and second content device being portable media devices that comprise and send a respective first and second playlist (115) and (125), based on a preference of a respective first and second user, to a coordinator device. The coordinator device determines a master playlist (135) based on the first and second playlist, selects a media content according to the master playlist, selects a content device corresponding to the selected media content, and sends a playback command to the selected content device. The selected content device retrieves the selected media content and plays the selected media content via the playback link on the playback device. |
| US10205756B2 |
Dynamic virtual private network
Various embodiments establish a virtual private network (VPN) between a remote network and a private network. In one embodiment, a first system in the remote network establishes a connection with a central system through a public network. The central system is situated between the first system and a second system in the private network. The first system receives, from the central system and based on establishing the connection, a set of VPN information associated with at least the second system. The first system disconnects from the central system and establishes a VPN directly with the second system through the public network based on the set of VPN information. |
| US10205754B2 |
Transmission system, transmission management apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium
A transmission system that manages sessions established among a plurality of transmission terminals. The transmission system includes a terminal information request signal transmission part that transmits, from a first transmission terminal, a terminal information request signal to request information for identifying a third transmission terminal currently establishing a session with a second transmission terminal that is designated by a user as a destination; and a display part that carries out display in such a manner that the user can determine whether to allow the third transmission terminal to establish a session with the first transmission based on information received in response to the terminal information request signal. The information includes first information for identifying a transmission terminal eligible to establish a session with the first transmission terminal and second information that is the information for identifying the third transmission terminal currently establishing the session with the second transmission terminal. |
| US10205753B2 |
Methods, apparatus and systems to increase media resource function availability
Communications methods, apparatus and systems for detecting a status condition indicative of a failure of a media processing entity and providing media redirection to increase media resource function availability. One embodiment of the present invention is a method that includes directing, by a first Session Border Controller (SBC), a first media call flow of a first call through a first media content processing entity to a second SBC, detecting, at one of said first or second SBCs, a status condition indicative of a failure condition for the first media content processing entity, and redirecting, by the SBC that detects the status condition indicative of a failure condition, the first media call flow for the first call so that the first media call flow passes through a second media content processing entity instead of through the first media content processing entity without terminating the first call. |
| US10205752B2 |
Lawful intercept provisioning system and method for a network domain
A network provisioning system includes a computer-based set of instructions that receive, from a third party network provisioning system managed by a third party service provider, provisioning information associated with a wiretap to be setup on a customer communication device. The instructions then transmit the provisioning information to a policy server in a network domain. Thereafter, when the media gateway transmits a policy request message to the policy server to establish a call session for the customer communication device, the policy server issues instructions to establish the wiretap in the media gateway. |
| US10205749B1 |
Detection and prevention of automatic redirects of main html document from within nested sub-document
A method comprising: receiving, from a web browser, a request for content to be inserted into a sub-document that is nested inside a main document; and transmitting to said web browser, in response to the request: said content, and a client-side script that, when inserted by said web browser into said sub-document: (i) listens to software methods that attempt to invoke a user event without an action by a user of said web browser, (ii) analyzes said user event to determine if said user event is configured to cause said web browser to navigate away from said main document. |
| US10205747B2 |
Protection for computing systems from revoked system updates
A computing system may be protected from revoked system updates. A computing system receives an object and scans it for revocation updates to a security structure of the computing system. The security structure is a monotonically nondecreasing collection of segments containing data on whether a system update is revoked, and a system update's status as revoked signifies the revoked system update can no longer be used by the computing system. Based upon scanning the object, the computing system identifies and validates a revocation update. The computing system resolves the revocation update by applying the revocation update to the security structure, by adding or changing one or more segments of the security structure identified by the revocation update, in response to determining that the revocation update is valid, or by denying application of the revocation update to the security structure in response to determining that the revocation update is invalid. |
| US10205745B2 |
Method for addressing, authentication, and secure data storage in computer systems
A method which facilitates the secure addressing and authentication for the establishment of connections as well as the secure storage of data and the avoidance of the issue of data to third parties. Furthermore it enables secure payment via data links. Thus it relates in particular a method for addressing, authentication and data storage for “Private Cloud” networks and secure payment via data links. |
| US10205743B2 |
Agent assisted malicious application blocking in a network environment
Embodiments are configured to receive metadata of a process intercepted on an end host when attempting to access a network. The metadata includes a hash of an application associated with the process and an endpoint reputation score of the application. Embodiments are configured to request a threat intelligence reputation score based on the hash of the application, to determine an action to be taken by the end host based, at least in part, on one or more policies and at least one of the threat intelligence reputation score and the endpoint reputation score, and to send a response indicating the action to be taken by the end host. Further embodiments request another threat intelligence reputation score based on another hash of a dynamic link library module loaded by the process on the end host, and the action is determined based, at least in part, on the other threat intelligence score. |
| US10205742B2 |
Stateless web content anti-automation
A computer-implemented method for coordinating content transformation includes receiving, at a computer server subsystem and from a web server system, computer code to be served in response to a request from a computing client over the internet; modifying the computer code to obscure operation of the web server system that could be determined from the computer code; generating transformation information that is needed in order to reverse the modifications of the computer code to obscure the operation of the web server system; and serving to the computing client the modified code and the reverse transformation information. |
| US10205738B2 |
Advanced persistent threat mitigation
A method is presented in which a system reduces the risk of an advanced persistent threat (“APT”) detected at one or more network devices by implementing one or more mitigation actions depending on the nature of the detected threat. Accordingly, in response to detecting the risk of an APT at one or more network devices, a centralized controller implements one or more mitigation actions to minimize the vulnerability of an enterprise network to unauthorized access to one or more network resources. A centralized controller may therefore instruct one or more network devices to take appropriate mitigation actions depending on the nature of an APT detected on one or more network devices. |
| US10205734B2 |
Network sampling based path decomposition and anomaly detection
According to examples, network sampling based path decomposition and anomaly detection may include evaluating computer-generated log file data to generate a master network graph that specifies known events and transitions between the known events, and decomposing the master network graph to generate a representative network graph that includes a reduced number of paths of the master network graph. A source may be monitored to determine a cyber security threat by receiving incoming log file data related to the source, comparing the incoming log file data related to the source to the representative network graph, and determining, based on the comparison of the incoming log file data related to the source to the representative network graph, an anomaly in the representative network graph. Further, based on the monitoring, a report indicative of the cyber security threat may be generated based on the anomaly in the representative network graph. |
| US10205730B2 |
Access control for database
In an embodiment of the present invention, a command for performing a database operation with respect to a table of a database is received, whereby the table has a visible key column for identification information and one or more invisible token columns for token information. The user's role from the command is obtained. A record is identified in the table based on a combination of the identification information and the token information corresponding to the user's role. The database operation is performed on the identified record. |
| US10205711B2 |
Multi-user strong authentication token
A strong authentication token supporting multiple instances associated with different users and protected by a user identity verification mechanism is disclosed. A multi-instance strong authentication token may be adapted to generate dynamic credentials using cryptographic secrets that are specific to a particular instance stored in the token. A method and a system to secure remotely accessible applications using strong authentication tokens supporting multiple instances are disclosed. A method for loading additional tokens into a multi-instance authentication token is disclosed. |
| US10205710B2 |
Cryptographic systems and methods
Systems and methods are described that use cryptographic techniques to improve the security of applications executing in a potentially untrusted environment associated with a software application. Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods may, among other things, facilitate cryptographic operations within an execution environment associated with browser software of a client system while maintaining security of cryptographic keys imported into the environment. As the security of keys is maintained in an execution environment implementing embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods, users and/or systems may be more willing to consign their keys for use in connection with cryptographic operations performed in such environments. |
| US10205706B2 |
System and method for programmable network based encryption in software defined networks
Sensitive data is sent through insecure network regions across different software defined networks (SDNs) over an encrypted path without requiring encryption applications at the source or destination hosts. One or more special-purpose encryptors are strategically placed within each SDN, which can act as an encryptor or decryptor, of both the data packet content and the header. Using the controller and a special encryption service application, the encrypted IP packets are forwarded from an encryptor, closest to the source, towards a decryptor, closest to the destination, utilizing a tagging method. Each encryptor has a static and globally unique tag. Each controller advertises to other controllers its encryptor information: IP of the encryptor, the IP block of the users the encryptor is responsible for and the unique encryptor tag(s). Each forwarder along the flow path is instructed by its respective controller how to forward packets towards the destination according to the tag. |
| US10205705B2 |
Method and system for managing a VPN connection
A method and computing device configured to send and receive traffic over a virtual private network (VPN) connection, the computing device having a processor; and a communications subsystem, where the method determines that a first trigger had been met, wherein the first trigger is dynamically configured based on at least one factor at the computing device; monitors whether data traffic exists over the VPN connection for a first time period; and if no data traffic exists over the VPN connection for the first time period, disconnects the VPN connection. |
| US10205700B2 |
Systems and methods for resolution of uniform resource locators in a local network
In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for resolving a uniform resource locator may include receiving, at a router, a uniform resource locator from a client information handling system within a local network of the router. The method may also include processing, by the router, the uniform resource locator to determine if the uniform resource locator includes a local domain name of a local information handling system within the local network. The method may further include resolving, by the router, a unique address associated with the uniform resource locator and the local information handling system responsive to determining that the uniform resource locator includes the local domain name of the local information handling system, wherein such resolving is performed without resort to a domain name service external to the local network. |
| US10205696B2 |
Systems methods circuits and associated computer executable code for facilitating selective messaging and multicasting
Disclosed are systems methods circuits and associated computer executable code for facilitating selective messaging and multicasting, wherein system users are associated with one or more identifiers. And, wherein user messages or multicasts are relayed along with one or more identifiers or filtering conditions to a system server, and the system server relays the messages to users associated with the system server received identifiers or to users satisfying the system server received filtering conditions. |
| US10205693B2 |
Message sending method and device and message receiving method and device
Message sending and receiving methods, message sending and receiving devices are provided. The message sending method includes: dividing a short message into at least one attachment according to a division rule, and selecting a sending mode for each attachment according to a selection command; inserting a burn after reading tag to one or more attachments, the sending mode of which is detected as the burn after reading sending mode; sending the short message, one or more attachment in which having the burn after reading tag, to a message receiving device when receiving a sending command, for the one or more attachment being deleted according to the burn after reading tag after the short message is opened. The present disclosure selects a sending mode of each attachment in a short message, thus, one or more attachments are deleted after the short message is opened. Privacy of the short message is improved. |
| US10205692B2 |
Instant message system for service providers
A method of communication between a customer and a service provider, comprising a hardware processor coupled to a memory storing a plurality of service providers in a business directory, wherein the customer searches through the business directory using an electronic device in order to start a communication with one or more service providers from the business directory, and wherein the communication takes place through the hardware processor and is stored on a remote server. |
| US10205691B2 |
Presence information based messaging
Methods and devices for providing presence based messaging are disclosed. For example, a method receives a message including a message content, an identifier of a recipient and a presence parameter. The presence parameter may comprise a speed parameter pertaining to a speed of a device associated with the recipient or a mood parameter pertaining to a mood of the recipient. The method then stores the message and delivers the message to the device associated with the recipient when the presence parameter is satisfied. |
| US10205690B1 |
Automatic real-time indication of user non-chat activity during a chat session
A computer implemented technique can include receiving a level of granularity for displaying non-chat activity indicators and initiating a real-time communication session between first and second computing devices. The technique can also include during the real-time communication session, automatically: (i) detecting non-chat activity by a first user at the first computing device, the non-chat activity being activity by the first user at the first computing device that is outside of a primary function of the real-time communication session, (ii) determining a type of the detected non-chat activity, (iii) determining an indicator of the type of the detected non-chat activity based on a level of granularity, and (iv) outputting the indicator to the second computing device, which is associated with the second user, wherein receipt of the indicator causes the second computing device to display the indicator via the real-time communication session. |
| US10205686B2 |
Communication terminal, communication system, and output method
A communication terminal, a communication system and an output method. The communication terminal and the output method include storing, in a memory, a plurality of communication applications including a first communication application and a second communication application, outputting first status information indicating a first status of the first communication application according to a call control information transmitted by the first communication application, and outputting second status information indicating a second status of the second communication application according to a resource that is used by the first communication application in the first status. The communication system includes a publish-subscribe server and the communication terminal, and the communication terminal further includes sending a pub request to publish the call control information and a sub request to subscribe to the call control information to the publish-subscribe server. |
| US10205684B2 |
Smart messaging for computer-implemented devices
Various computer-implemented systems and methods are provided here for purposes of smart messaging. A machine learning application can obtain message context data from a user device, and process the message context data to determine a predicted conversation pattern of the conversation that is taking place between the particular users. The message context data is indicative of context of a conversation taking place between particular users during a messaging session. Based on the predicted conversation pattern, the machine learning application can then determine options for suggested responses that are predicted to compete at least part of a response message as part of the conversation. Each of the options for suggested responses corresponds to the message context data indicative of the context of the conversation. In response to selection of one of the suggested responses, that suggested response can be displayed within a message field. |
| US10205681B2 |
Method for operating controller and switch for relieving network failure from SDN, and controller and switch therefor
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). A controller and a switch for network failure relieving from a software-defined networking (SDN) is provided. A method for operating the controller includes: transmitting, to the switch, path information for at least one packet and a session establishment message to establish a session for detecting a link failure of the at least one packet based on information regarding a capability of detecting a link failure of the switch. The method also includes receiving, from the switch, a session status message regarding a status of the session. If the status of the session is identified as the link failure, updated path information for the at least one packet based on information of the session is transmitted to the switch. |
| US10205679B2 |
Resource object resolution management
Systems and methods are disclosed for management of resource objects (“resources”) within a computing environment. Resources may be stored in a number of resource spaces, each including service endpoints configured to facilitate access to resources. On creation of a resource, an identifier may be assigned to the resource. Thereafter, the identifier may be used to determine an appropriate service endpoint for accessing the resource. For example, each resource space may submit a set of resolution rules to a resolution server. Each set of resolution rules may be used to identify an appropriate endpoint for accessing a resource. Thereafter, a request for a resource may first retrieve the set of resolution rules, and use such rules to determine an appropriate service endpoint. Illustratively, utilization of resource resolution rules may enable the service endpoint to be modified without requiring modification of client devices. |
| US10205678B2 |
Systems and methods for client-side dynamic information resource activation and deactivation
Systems and methods for dynamically modifying properties of content elements within information resources by client-side computing devices are provided herein. A computing device may receive an information resource. The information resource may include a content element and a content modification script. The content modification script may include a predefined trigger event and a change list for modifying the information resource. The computing device may detect an occurrence of a predefined trigger event on the information resource. The computing device may determine that the information resource satisfies a condition of the change list, responsive to detecting the occurrence of the predefined trigger event. The computing device may set a property of the content element, responsive to determining that the information resource satisfies the condition. The computing device may add a modification indicator to the content element to prevent modification while the information resource satisfies the condition of the change list. |
| US10205674B2 |
Incorporating web applications into web pages at the network level
A proxy server automatically includes web applications in web pages at the network level. The proxy server receives, from a client device, a request for a network resource at a domain and is hosted at an origin server. The proxy server retrieves the requested network resource. The retrieved network resource does not include the web applications. The proxy server determines that the web applications are to be installed within the network resource. The proxy server automatically modifies the retrieved network resource to include the web applications. The proxy server transmits a response to the client device that includes the modified network resource. The network resource may remain unchanged at the origin server. |
| US10205673B2 |
Data caching method and device, and storage medium
Disclosed is a data caching method, comprising: according to an input port number of a cell, storing the cell in a corresponding first-in first-out queue; determining that a cell to be dequeued can be dequeued in the current Kth cycle, scheduling for the cell to be dequeued to be dequeued, acquiring the actual value of the number of splicing units occupied by the cell to be dequeued, and storing the cell to be dequeued in a register the same number of bits wide as a bus in a cell splicing manner, wherein determining that the cell to be dequeued can be dequeued is conducted in accordance with the fact that a first back pressure count value of the (K−1)th cycle is less than or equal to a first preset threshold value, and the first back pressure count value of the (K−1)th cycle is obtained in accordance with an estimated value of the number of the splicing units occupied when the previous cell to be dequeued is dequeued, the number of splicing units capable of being transmitted by the bus in each cycle, and a first back pressure count value of the (K−2)th cycle. Also disclosed at the same time are a data caching device and a storage medium. |
| US10205672B2 |
Multi-device synchronization of devices
A distributed network system may include a shared communication bus that operates in accordance with a communication protocol and a plurality of devices coupled to the shared communication bus. The communication protocol may define periods of time and an order by which each of the plurality of devices actively transmit data on the shared communication bus such that only one of the plurality of devices actively transmits data on the shared communication bus at a time to a remaining number of the plurality of devices through the shared communication bus. When the remaining number of the plurality of devices are not actively transmitting data, the remaining number of the plurality of devices may receive data via the shared communication bus so that bi-directional communication is established among the plurality of devices on the shared communication bus. |
| US10205669B2 |
System and method of site traffic control
Systems and methods of site traffic control are disclosed. In some example embodiments, a first request for an online service to perform an operation is received from a first user on a first client device, and at least one overload condition for the online service is detected, or otherwise determined, with the overload condition(s) corresponding to a first request time of the first request. A first token and a first return time parameter for the first user are determined based on the determination of the overload condition. The first token and the first return time parameter are transmitted to the first client device. |
| US10205668B2 |
Video data transmission method and related device
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a video data transmission method and a related device. The method may include: when a base station receives information about a selection result and measurement configuration information, where the information about the selection result and the measurement configuration information are sent by a selection apparatus, determining, by the base station according to the selection result, that the present base station is a primary base station; acquiring, by the base station, channel quality information by using the measurement configuration information; and generating, by the base station, decision information according to the channel quality information and video service information that is acquired from a transmission conversion apparatus, and sending the decision information to the transmission conversion apparatus, which instructs a unicast service network element to perform unicast transmission for video data and/or instructs a multicast service network element to perform multicast transmission for video data. |
| US10205667B2 |
Credit flow control for ethernet
One embodiment provides a method for enabling class-based credit flow control for a network node in communication with a link partner using an Ethernet communications protocol. The method includes receiving a control frame from the link partner. The control frame includes at least one field for specifying credit for at least one traffic class and the credit is based on available space in a receive buffer associated with the at least one traffic class. The method further includes sending data packets to the link partner based on the credit, the data packets associated with the at least one traffic class. |
| US10205660B2 |
Apparatus and method for packet header compression
The present disclosure describes a networking switch of a network and method for operating the networking switch. The networking switch communicates within the network using datagrams, such as packets and/or frames. The frames include packets of a first communication protocol or layer having headers of the first communication protocol or layer. In some situations, the packets of the first communication protocol or layer are embedded with packets of a second communication protocol or layer. Often times, one or more fields of headers of the first communication protocol or layer convey substantially similar or redundant information, such as routing information to provide an example, as one or more fields of headers of the second communication protocol or layer. In these situations, the networking switch can compress the one or more fields of the headers of the first communication protocol or layer |
| US10205658B1 |
Reducing size of policy databases using bidirectional rules
Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for processing packets in a network device. The method can include populating a policy database with one or more bidirectional rules that are to be selectively applied in a packet processing operation. Ones of the bidirectional rules can include at least: a first address field populated with a first value corresponding to a source address for first packet flow that is traversing a network in a first direction and to a destination address for second packet flow that is traversing the network in a second direction different from the first direction, a second address field populated with a second value, and an action that is applicable to packet flow having a respective source address and destination address corresponding to the first values stored in the first address field and to the second values stored in the second address field. |
| US10205657B2 |
Packet forwarding in data center network
The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for forwarding a packet, wherein the method comprising: for each Virtual Machine (VM) in the server, obtaining relevant information of a virtual Network Interface Controller (vNIC) of the VM, and associating the obtained relevant information with a local virtual port, wherein the relevant information includes a Media Access Control (MAC) address of the vNIC, a Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN) Network Identifier (VNI) of the VXLAN where the vNIC is located, and a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Identifier (ID) of a VLAN associated with the VXLAN where the vNIC is located; after receiving an Ethernet packet sent by the server, searching a VNI according to a source MAC address of the Ethernet packet and a VLAN ID; and according to the searched VNI, encapsulating the Ethernet packet, obtaining a VXLAN packet, and forwarding the VXLAN packet. |
| US10205656B2 |
Method and apparatus for updating manner of processing packet of service flow
This application discloses a method and an apparatus for updating a manner of processing a packet of a service flow. The method includes a first packet of the service flow is forwarded by using a first service function chain (SFC). A control node obtains a flow identifier and indication information from a service function (SF) node of the first SFC, where the indication information is used to indicate a manner of processing a second packet of the service flow, the flow identifier is used to identify the service flow. The control node obtains the manner of processing the second packet according to the indication information, and sends the flow identifier and the manner of processing the second packet to the processing node, where the manner of processing the second packet does not include forwarding the second packet along the first SFC. |
| US10205653B2 |
Fabric discovery for a cluster of nodes
Implementations of discovery functionalities in accordance with the present invention are characterized by being exceptionally minimalistic. A primary reason and benefit for such minimalistic implementations relate to these discovery functionalities being implemented via a management processor and associated resources of a system on a chip (SoC) unit as opposed to them being implemented on data processing components of a cluster of nodes (i.e., central processing core components). By focusing on such a minimalist implementation, embodiments of the present invention allow discovery functionalities to be implemented on a relatively low-cost low-power management processor coupled to processing cores that provide for data serving functionality in the cluster of nodes. |
| US10205652B2 |
Path checking method, sink node device, and communications system
Embodiments of the present invention provide a path checking method, a sink node device, and a communications system. The path checking method includes: a sink node determines whether a check packet sent by an ingress node by using a check multicast tree is received within a predetermined time, where the sink node is a node connected to a receiver, the ingress node is a node connected to a multicast source, and the check multicast tree and a first multicast tree have a same transmission path and different multicast addresses; and if the sink node determines that no check packet sent by the ingress node by using the check multicast tree is received within the predetermined time, the sink node determines a path fault exists in an upstream node of the sink node in the first multicast tree. |
| US10205648B1 |
Network monitoring using traffic mirroring and encapsulated tunnel in virtualized information processing system
A request is obtained at a monitoring controller to provide a monitoring function for at least one subject virtual processing element (e.g., VM) in a virtualized information processing system. The monitoring controller selects and/or provisions at least one traffic capture appliance configured to capture traffic associated with the subject virtual processing element. The monitoring controller requests the virtualized information processing system to forward a copy of traffic associated with the subject virtual processing element, using traffic mirroring and an encapsulated tunnel, to the traffic capture appliance for analysis. |
| US10205647B2 |
Systems and methods for selection between multiple redundant data streams
The disclosure includes systems and methods for the analysis, comparison, and selection between multiple redundant data streams. The data streams may be analyzed, compared, and/or selected based on the individual number of consecutive data frame losses in a data stream, the number of channel noise errors over a time period in a data stream, the clock synchronization values associated with a data stream, the traversal time of a data stream, and/or a MAC address associated with a data stream. |
| US10205646B2 |
System and method for allowing multiple global identifier (GID) subnet prefix values concurrently for incoming packet processing in a high performance computing environment
System and method for using multiple global identification subnet prefix values in a network switch environment in a high performance computing environment. A packet is received from a network fabric by a first Host Channel Adapter (HCA). The packet has a header portion including a destination subnet prefix identifying a destination subnet of the network fabric. The network HCA is allowed to receive the first packet from a port of the network HCA by selectively determining a logical state of a flag and, selectively in accordance with a predetermined logical state of the flag, ignoring the destination subnet prefix identifying the destination subnet of the network fabric. |
| US10205645B2 |
Wireless communication system, terminal device, wireless communication method, integrated circuit, and processing method
Provided is a wireless communication system in which a first base station apparatus and a second base station apparatus perform communication with a terminal device, in which the first base station apparatus transmits radio resource configuration information including radio bearer configuration information of the first base station apparatus or the second base station apparatus, to the terminal device, in which the terminal device receives the radio resource configuration information, in which, in a case where an RLC failure with respect to the first base station apparatus is detected, the terminal device executes a re-establishment procedure, and in which, in a case where an RLC failure with respect to the second base station apparatus is detected, the terminal device transmits to the first base station apparatus a message indicating that an RLC failure with respect to the second base station apparatus is detected, and suspends the radio bearer for the second base station apparatus. |
| US10205642B2 |
System and method for management of network monitoring information
A system and method for management of network monitoring information includes a non-transient memory and one or more processors coupled to the non-transient memory and configured to read instructions from the non-transient memory to cause the information handling system to perform operations, The operations include collecting real-time network monitoring information from one or more network switching units, storing the collected real-time network monitoring information in a data storage system using a first column family, periodically aggregating the collected real-time network monitoring information to generate corresponding history information, storing the aggregated history information in the data storage system using a second column family different from the first column family, retrieving information from the data storage system based on one or more first queries, the stored real-time network monitoring information, and the stored aggregated history information, and providing the retrieved information for use during network monitoring. |
| US10205638B1 |
Method and apparatus for configuring a network topology in a cloud computing environment
A computer-implemented method for configuring a network topology within a cloud computing environment is disclosed. The method includes providing a user interface (UI) to a user to configure a selection of network topology features. The UI enables the user to specify network topology features at the physical device level. Available cloud computing resources that are associated with the cloud computing environment are detected and the configured network topology is mapped to the available cloud computing resources. The user may then access the mapped cloud resources as a virtual network. |
| US10205632B2 |
System, apparatus and method for providing improved performance of aggregated/bonded network connections with cloud provisioning
A network system for improving network communication performance is disclosed. The system includes 1) at least one network bonding/aggregation computer system that includes: (i) at least one client site network component bonding or aggregating one or more diverse network connections; and (ii) at least one network server component configured to interoperate with the client site network component; and 2) a cloud-based network manager that includes: a data collection utility, a network performance analysis utility, and a network configuration utility. |
| US10205629B2 |
Method and device for triggering protection switching by signal degrade of link aggregation port
Disclosed are a method and device for triggering protection switching by signal degrade of a link aggregation port, wherein the method includes: acquiring status information of member ports of a link aggregation port from a status register of the link aggregation port; obtaining a number value X of member ports of the link aggregation port which generate signal degrade light path attenuation according to the acquired status information of the member ports; comparing the obtained number value X with a predetermined threshold value; and when the number value X is greater than the predetermined threshold value, setting statuses of all the member ports of the link aggregation port to be a signal degrade status, and notifying a virtual section layer to report fault and perform a service protection switching to a backup link. |
| US10205628B2 |
Methods and apparatus for determining and/or controlling backup power in a communications system
Methods and apparatus for detecting whether network nodes and CPE devices serviced by the network nodes are in the same region of a utility power grid are described. Methods and apparatus for using the result of the determination to control, e.g., automatically, backup power resource allocation are also described. Transforming the information collected from CPE devices and other devices into images which are displayed, e.g, as maps, is also described. An automatic determination of whether a network node is in the same power grid region as one or more groups of CPE devices to which the network node provides service. If a network node and a group of CPE devices serviced by the network node are in different utility power regions, backup power devices are automatically deployed to support service to CPE devices during an external power outage at the network node. |
| US10205626B2 |
Systems and methods for online purchases of integrated services
There is provided a method for component correlation of an integrated service, comprising: receiving, at a central server, a selection of a certain integrated service including hardware and software components, each respective integrated service associated with an offering inventory representation including a description of the hardware and software components; receiving, from the client, a message including the inventory description of the automated home environment; correlating the inventory description of the home inventory with the certain integrated service offering inventory, to identify a subset of hardware and software components already installed within the automated home environment that correspond to hardware and software components of the certain integrated service, wherein the inventory description and the offering inventory are based on a common data format; and presenting, to the client, a modified version of the certain integrated service based on the identified subset. |
| US10205624B2 |
Bandwidth-efficient archiving of real-time interactive flows, and related methods, systems, and computer-readable media
Bandwidth-efficient archiving of real-time interactive flows is disclosed herein. Related methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. In this regard, in one embodiment, a method for archiving a real-time interactive flow is provided. The method comprises receiving, by a computing device, a real-time interactive flow, and forking the real-time interactive flow at the computing device as an archival stream. The method also comprises streaming the archival stream from the computing device to an archival repository at an adjustable streaming rate. The method additionally comprises measuring a change in a performance characteristic of the real-time interactive flow, and modifying the adjustable streaming rate based on the change in the performance characteristic of the real-time interactive flow. In this manner, a real-time interactive flow may be duplicated in a bandwidth-sensitive fashion while capturing a high-quality archive of the real-time interactive flow. |
| US10205619B2 |
Dynamic configuration of a flexible orthogonal frequency division multiplexing PHY transport data frame
A base station may generate and transmit a transport stream including a sequence of frames. A frame may include a plurality of partitions, where each partition includes a corresponding set of OFDM symbols. For each partition, the OFDM symbols in that partition may have a corresponding cyclic prefix size and a corresponding FFT size, allowing different partitions to be targeted for different collections of user devices, e.g., user devices having different expected values of maximum delay spread and/or different ranges of mobility. The base station may also dynamically re-configure the sample rate of each frame, allowing further resolution in control of subcarrier spacing. By allowing the cyclic prefixes of different OFDM symbols to have different lengths, it is feasible to construct a frame that confirms to a set payload duration and has arbitrary values of cyclic prefix size per partition and FFT size per partition. The partitions may be multiplexed in time and/or frequency. |
| US10205612B2 |
Method and system using ternary sequences for simultaneous transmission to coherent and non-coherent receivers
The present invention describes a method and system for simultaneous transmission of data to coherent and non-coherent receivers. The method at the transmitter includes retrieving a base ternary sequence having a pre-defined length, obtaining one or more ternary sequences corresponding to data to be transmitted and transmitting the obtained one or more ternary sequences by the transmitter. The method steps at the receiver includes receiving one or more ternary sequences corresponding to the data transmitted, demodulating each of the received ternary sequences by correlating with all cyclic shifts of the base ternary sequence by the receiver if the receiver is a coherent receiver, demodulating each of the received ternary sequences by correlating with all cyclic shifts of the absolute of the base ternary sequence by the receiver if the receiver is a non-coherent receiver and detecting the transmitted data based on the cyclic shifts corresponding to maximum correlation values. |
| US10205610B2 |
Uplink packet routing in a system-on-a-chip base station architecture
A first system-on-a-chip (SOC) device is configured to connect to a backplane interface that is connected to a second SOC device. The first SOC device includes one or more processors to encapsulate an uplink radio bearer packet received at the first SOC device in a first header to form a first encapsulated packet. The first header includes a first address of a destination that is connected to the second SOC device by a backhaul network. The processors are also configured to encapsulate the first encapsulated packet in a second header to form a second encapsulated packet. The second header includes a second address of the second SOC device. The first SOC device also includes a hardware acceleration engine configured to transmit the second encapsulated packet from the first device board over the backplane interface. |
| US10205608B2 |
Method for encapsulating service routing packet, service forwarding entity and control plane
Embodiments of the present application disclose a method for encapsulating a service routing packet, including: receiving a first packet, and determining that a next hop is a Legacy SPE; temporarily storing a correspondence between an SFC header and a first original packet that are included in the first packet, and sending the first original packet to the Legacy SPE; receiving a returned second original packet, and determining, according to an acquired mapping rule of an original packet of the Legacy SPE, that the SFC header of the first packet corresponds to the second original packet; and encapsulating the SFC header of the first packet in the second original packet, to form a new service routing packet. By means of the embodiments of the present application, a problem of an abnormal interruption caused by a loss of an SFC header can be avoided. |
| US10205601B2 |
Message broadcasting in a clustered computing environment
Approaches are provided for message broadcasting within a clustered computing environment such as a Cloud computing environment. Specifically, a message received from a message queue (e.g., on a message queue server) is processed at a single node of a plurality of nodes within the clustered computing environment. This single node identifies a set of message listeners to whom the message should be broadcast (e.g., based on a topic of the message and an association of the topic to the set of message listeners). The single node then publishes the message to the set of message listeners. Delivery confirmations, responses, etc., associated with the message are then tracked, processed, and/or routed by the single node. |
| US10205599B2 |
Methods and systems of increasing security quality of computing-device communications
In one embodiment, method of increasing security of computing-device mobile device communications comprising executing on one or more processors in a central repository server the step of obtaining a first user's public key. The first user's public key is one of a pair of certification keys generated by an application in a first user's computing device. The method includes the step of obtaining, from the first user via the first user's computing device, a set of first user's communication identifiers. The set of first user's communication identifier includes a first user's mobile device number, a first user's email address, or a first user's online social network identifier. The method includes the step of receiving a set of first user's communication identifiers from the first user via the first user's computing device. The method includes the step of generating one or more associations of the first user's public key with the set of first user's communication identifiers. With the one or more processors in the central repository server implementing delivery of the first user's public key to a second user's mobile device the method receives from another application operating in the second user's mobile device, a request for the first user's public key. The request includes at least one of the first user's communication identifiers. The method includes the step of retrieving the first user's public key, the set of first user's communication identifiers, and the association of the first user's public key with the set of first user's communication identifiers from the computer data store. The method includes the step of authenticating that the at least one of the first user's communication identifiers received from the other application is associated with the first user's public key using the retrieved associations of the first user's public key with the set of first user's communication identifiers from the computer data store. The method includes the step of communicating the first user's public key to the other application operating in the second user's mobile device. |
| US10205598B2 |
Temporal key generation and PKI gateway
Temporal key generation devices and methods are described. One such device of a first domain receives a “seed” to generate a private key associated with a public key for use in a second domain. The device uses the private key in cryptographic operations with the second domain. When the device loses power or is no longer connected to the second domain, the private key may be erased or no longer stored on the device. |
| US10205595B2 |
Methods and apparatus to authenticate and differentiate virtually identical resources using session chaining
Methods and apparatus to authenticate and differentiate virtually identical resources using session chaining are disclosed. In response to a session request from at least one of a management device or a resource, example methods and apparatus locate a session chain stack associated with an identifier of the at least one of the management device or the resource, and determine whether a first nonce at a top of the session chain stack associated with the identifier of the at least one of the management device or the resource is equal to a second nonce associated with the session request from the at least one of the management device or the resource. Upon determining that the nonce at the top of the session chain stack associated with the identifier of the at least one of the management device or the resource is equal to the second nonce, example methods and apparatus initiate a session between the management device and the resource, and re-negotiate the second nonce between the management device and the resource to generate a third nonce. |
| US10205593B2 |
Assisted improvement of security reliance scores
In representative embodiments, a system and method to recommend improvements to a security reliance score is illustrated. Individual cryptographic key material has an associated security reliance score that is calculated based on attributes of associated with the cryptographic key material. The system identifies an improvement goal and evaluates a selected cross-section of key material and their associated scores. Based on the evaluation, the system creates an exemplary model having attributes to use as the basis of improvement. This model is then used to calculate improvement potential for a selected cross-section of scores by calculating the improvement that would occur if changes were made in the selected cross-section to match the model. Based on the improvement potential, the system can then automatically initiate action(s) to improve scores or present options for action(s) to a user for selection and initiation. |
| US10205591B2 |
Multidimensional coded modulation for wireless communications
Systems and methods for orbital angular momentum (OAM)-based multidimensional signaling with multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO). The wireless communication is achieved using a transmitter including a plurality of orthogonal pulse shapers of a multidimensional modulator, the plurality of orthogonal pulse shapers generating a multidimensional modulated signal by imposing one or more data sequences on corresponding mutually orthogonal filter impulse responses derived from multiple orthogonal basis functions including Slepian sequences. An OAM antenna array including OAM antenna elements is used such that each of the OAM antenna elements includes an azimuthal phase shifter for shifting an azimuthal phase term of a wavefront generated by an antenna element such that the OAM antenna elements impose the multidimensional modulated signal on pre-determined OAM modes of a carrier signal corresponding to the azimuthal phase term. |
| US10205590B2 |
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for reducing the size of a cryptographic key in a test simulation environment
Methods and systems for reducing the size of a cryptographic key in a test simulation environment are disclosed. In one example, a method includes determining a minimum key size value and maximum key size value for a private cryptographic key for each of a plurality of key exchange value pairs and deriving, for each of the plurality of key exchange value pairs, a key sizing constant based on the minimum key size value and the maximum key size value. The method further includes storing each of the plurality of selected key exchange value pairs and associated key sizing constant in a data store, selecting a key exchange value pair to be applied to a test simulation session conducted between a first test simulation endpoint and a second test simulation endpoint, and generating a private cryptographic key based on the key sizing constant associated with the selected key exchange value pair. |
| US10205586B2 |
Method and apparatus for network synchronization
A network device includes a packet processor, a plurality of interface circuits, a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit and a configuration controller. The interface circuits are configured to transmit and receive signals to/from other devices that are coupled to the network device. A master interface circuit among the interface circuits is configured to recover a network clock from a received signal. The PLL circuit is configured to generate an interface clock based on a system clock of the network device and a configuration of the PLL circuit and to provide the interface clock to the plurality of interface circuits to govern communication timings of the interface circuits. The configuration controller is configured to detect a difference of the interface clock relative to the recovered network clock, and to determine the configuration of the PLL circuit based on the difference to govern operation of the PLL circuit. |
| US10205582B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing activation/deactivation of inter-eNodeB carrier aggregation
The present invention relates to the technical field of radio communications, and particularly to a method and apparatus for processing activation/deactivation of inter-eNodeB carrier aggregation. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for processing activation/deactivation of inter-eNodeB carrier aggregation, comprising the steps of: receiving, by UE, an MAC CE for activation/deactivation of an SCell sent by a master eNodeB or a secondary eNodeB; determining, by the UE, the corresponding SCell; and performing, by the UE, activation/deactivation to the corresponding SCell according to the indication information in the MAC CE for activation/deactivation. |
| US10205577B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data
Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for transmitting and receiving data. A method for transmitting an uplink comprises the steps of: a terminal receiving first downlink data from a first cell through a first subframe; the terminal receiving second downlink data from a second cell through the first subframe; the terminal transmitting first uplink data, which is generated based on a first identifier of the first cell, as a reply to the first downlink data through a second subframe, and the terminal transmitting second uplink data, which is generated based on a second identifier of a second cell, as a reply to the second downlink data through the second subframe. |
| US10205576B2 |
Acknowledgement transmission method and apparatus in wireless communication system
Provided are a method and an apparatus for transmitting acknowledgement/non-acknowledgement (ACK/NACK) of a terminal in a carrier wave aggregation system. The method comprises: receiving a UL grant by a subframe n−k1 of a first serving cell, wherein the UL grant comprises uplink allocation and piggyback information, wherein the piggyback information indicates the number of first physical downlink shared channels (PDSCHs) scheduled before the subframe n−k1; attempting a detection of a second PDSCH by a subframe n−k2 of a second serving cell; and transmitting an uplink transmission block and ACK/NACK information through a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) on the basis of the uplink allocation by subframe n, wherein n, k1 and k2 are constants, k1>k2, and the ACK/NACK information may comprise a first ACK/NACK according to the piggyback information, and a second ACK/NACK corresponding to the detected second PDSCH. |
| US10205574B2 |
Mobile station apparatus, base station apparatus, and radio communication method
A terminal device that receives first information indicating a Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI), a plurality of second information signaled on a physical downlink control channels (PDCCH) with a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) code scrambled by the RNTI and a plurality of third information where each of the plurality of the third information being used for determining an index to a second information for a component carrier (CC). |
| US10205572B2 |
Signal processing system and signal processing method
A signal processing system and a signal processing method are provided.The signal processing system includes: a digital unit connected to a core system and configured to process a radio digital signal; and a plurality of radio units physically separated from the digital unit, configured to convert and amplify a digital signal received from the digital unit and transmit the amplified signal to a terminal based on a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) transmission using two antennas, and receive a signal transmitted from a terminal based on MIMO using the two antennas and deliver the received signal to the digital unit, wherein two radio units, among the plurality of radio units, transmit data signals by using a cell-specific reference signal to a terminal located within a cell, rather than being located in a cell boundary area, under the control of the digital unit, and with respect to a terminal located in the cell boundary area and adjacent to a cell, a radio unit of the adjacent cell transmits a data signal by using a user-specific reference signal to the terminal. |