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| US10353793B2 |
Identifying improvements to memory usage of software programs
The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the execution of a software program. During operation, the system determines a structure of a software program and an execution context for the software program from a set of possible execution contexts for the software program, wherein the software program includes one or more object instances. Next, the system uses the structure and the execution context to identify a portion of an object instance from the one or more object instances that is determined to inefficiently use memory space in the software program. The system then provides a refactoring of the object instance that reduces use of the memory space in the object instance. |
| US10353791B2 |
Dynamically changing copy policy
An approach for dynamically changing a copy policy associated with a cluster grid for tape storage virtualization which involves monitoring one or more statuses of a plurality of clusters associated with the cluster grid, wherein the one or more of the plurality of clusters are assigned one of a plurality of copy modes, detecting that at least one of the plurality of clusters, having a highest priority copy mode associated with the cluster grid, is unavailable, selecting an available second cluster of the plurality of clusters and changing the copy policy wherein the available second cluster is assigned the highest priority copy mode. |
| US10353784B2 |
Dynamically adjusting the number of replicas of a file according to the probability that the file will be accessed within a distributed file system
In a data storage system with a number of replicas of a file set to one or more replicas, a timer is set to track a time since a last access to the file. Responsive to the timer matching a first timer window threshold, a number of replicas of the file are automatically reduced within the data storage system, wherein the probability that the file will be accessed prior to the first timer window threshold is greater than the probability that the file will be accessed after the first timer window threshold. |
| US10353780B1 |
Incremental backup in a distributed block storage environment
In one aspect, a method includes storing data in a distributed storage environment that includes data servers and configuring each data server to mark a respective bit map for each block of data changed. In another aspect, an apparatus includes electronic hardware circuitry configured to store data in a distributed storage environment that includes data servers and to configure each data server to mark a respective bit map for each block of data changed. In a further aspect, an article includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores computer-executable instructions. The instructions cause a machine to store data in a distributed storage environment that includes data servers and configure each data server to mark a respective bit map for each block of data changed. In each of the aspects above each data server is configured to handle a respective portion of a logical unit. |
| US10353778B2 |
Method for planning recovery resource for resisting N-time faults and optical transmission device
The present application provides a method for planning a recovery resource for resisting N-time faults and an optical transmission device, and the method includes: planning, on an optical transmission device according to preset network planning information, a recovery resource for resisting (N−1)-time faults for preset (N−1)-time faults, and the recovery resource for resisting (N−1)-time faults is an optimal recovery resource corresponding to each interrupted service during the preset (N−1)-time faults; and planning, by the optical transmission device according to the network planning information and the recovery resource for resisting (N−1)-time faults, a recovery resource for resisting N-time faults for preset N-time faults, where the recovery resource for resisting N-time faults is a network-wide optimal recovery resource corresponding to interrupted services during the N-time faults. According to the present application, recovery resource costs can be reduced, and recovery resource planning reliability can be improved. |
| US10353777B2 |
Ensuring crash-safe forward progress of a system configuration update
Ensuring crash-safe forward progress of a system configuration update in a storage system that includes a storage array controller and a plurality of storage devices, including: determining a number of storage devices in the storage system; determining a number of unavailable storage devices in the storage system; and determining, for the one or more system configurations, whether the system configuration can be reconstructed in dependence upon the number of storage devices in the storage system and the number of unavailable storage devices in the storage system. |
| US10353776B2 |
Memory system for performing read retry operation and operating method thereof
A memory system includes a semiconductor memory device including memory cells and an internal Random Access Memory (RAM); and a controller suitable for transmitting read retry table information to the semiconductor memory device when a read operation for the memory cells fails, wherein the internal RAM stores a read retry table during operation of the memory system, and wherein the semiconductor memory device performs a read retry operation with a read retry voltage determined based on the read retry table and the read retry table information. |
| US10353769B2 |
Recovering from addressing fault in a non-volatile memory
A storage system includes an interface and storage circuitry. The interface is configured to communicate with a plurality of memory cells coupled to multiple Bit Lines (BLs). The memory cells are programmed and read in sub-groups of multiple BLs, and the sub-groups correspond to respective addresses. The storage circuitry is configured to generate a sequence of addresses for reading memory cells that together store a data part and a pattern part containing a predefined pattern, via multiple respective sub-groups, to detect that the data part read from the memory cells is erroneous due to a fault that occurred in the sequence of addresses by identifying a mismatch between the pattern part read from the memory cells and the predefined pattern, and, in response to detecting the fault, to take a corrective measure to recover an error-free version of the data part. |
| US10353766B2 |
Managing execution of computer tasks under time constraints
A computer-implemented method comprises identifying a computer task; determining a hardware exception source associated with the computer task; determining an exception unit associated with the hardware exception source; determining a parallelization factor associated with the hardware exception source; and determining a parallel execution scenario associated with the computer task based on the exception unit and the parallelization factor. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed. |
| US10353757B2 |
Method for processing vehicle-to-X messages
A method for processing vehicle-to-X messages in a processing module and a method for processing vehicle-to-X messages in a control module. In the course of this messages are checked in a specified checking sequence. |
| US10353754B2 |
Application program interface analyzer for a universal interaction platform
An application program interface (API) analyzer that determines protocols and formats to interact with a service provider or smart device. The API analyzer identifies an API endpoint or web sites for the service provider or smart device, determines a service category or device category, selects a category-specific corpus, forms a service-specific or device-specific corpus by appending information regarding the service provider or smart device to the category-specific corpus, and parses API documentation or the websites. |
| US10353753B1 |
Optimizing startup time for event-driven functions
An event-driven compute service generates a checkpoint package based on an initialized state of a function. The checkpoint package may be generated through proactive or reactive checkpointing. The checkpoint package includes function code and checkpoint data for an initialized state of the registered function. The event-driven compute service registers the checkpoint package. In response to a determination that an event matches a defined event to trigger the registered checkpoint package, the registered checkpoint package launches in a container. A checkpoint framework causes the container to launch the registered function from the initialized state according to the checkpoint data of the registered checkpoint package. The container terminates the registered function upon completion of one or more tasks. |
| US10353752B2 |
Methods and apparatus for event-based extensibility of system logic
Methods and apparatus to customize deployment are disclosed. An example deployment customization manager can generate a first notification payload including an uncustomized application component property of an application component that provides a logical template of an application. A deployment event broker can reply back to the deployment customization manager with another payload that includes a customized or modified application component property. |
| US10353750B2 |
Discovery and exposure of transactional middleware server-based applications as consumable service endpoints
The present disclosure relates to techniques for discovering and exposing middleware applications as service endpoints through a universal connector in a middleware-agnostic fashion that does not require additional coding. In one embodiment, a back-end middleware system identifies a set of middleware applications that operate on an input/output (I/O) data area. Next, the back-end middleware system generates a set of discovery artifacts describing the middleware applications and the I/O data area. A discovery client sends a discovery request to a the back-end middleware system, which sends structured information from the discovery artifacts in response. Based on the structured information, the discovery client creates a REST model for the set of middleware applications, mapper artifacts that map REST operations to the middleware applications, and transformer artifacts that indicate how to convert data between Javascript-object-notation (JSON) format and format that is compatible with the I/O data area. |
| US10353748B2 |
Short-circuiting normal grace-period computations in the presence of expedited grace periods
A technique for short-circuiting normal read-copy update (RCU) grace period computations in the presence of expedited RCU grace periods. The technique may include determining during normal RCU grace period processing whether at least one expedited RCU grace period elapsed during a normal RCU grace period. If so, the normal RCU grace period is ended. If not, the normal RCU grace period processing is continued. Expedited RCU grace periods may be implemented by expedited RCU grace period processing that periodically awakens a kernel thread that implements the normal RCU grace period processing. The expedited RCU grace period processing may conditionally throttle wakeups to the kernel thread based on CPU utilization. |
| US10353745B1 |
Assessing performance of disparate computing environments
Systems and methods are described for accurately determining the performance of a networked computing environment relative to the predicted performance of a target computing environment. The computing environment performance for a particular workload are related to each other by determining a coefficient of equivalency. The coefficient of equivalency may be determined based on the time, cost, or other criteria associated with executing the workload, and may be determined by assessing the relative performance of various computing resources (such as central processing units and computer-readable media) in the respective environments and assessing the demand placed upon these resources by the particular workload. The coefficient of equivalency may further be determined based in part on capacity limitations and substitutions of one computing resource for another in the respective computing environments. |
| US10353743B1 |
System resource utilization balancing in a storage system
Ensuring the fair utilization of system resources using workload based, time-independent scheduling, including: receiving an I/O request associated with an entity; determining whether an amount of system resources required to service the I/O request is greater than an amount of available system resources in a storage system; responsive to determining that the amount of system resources required to service the I/O request is greater than the amount of available system resources in the storage system: queueing the I/O request in an entity-specific queue for the entity; detecting that additional system resources in the storage system have become available; and responsive to detecting that additional system resources in the storage system have become available, issuing an I/O request from an entity-specific queue for an entity that has a highest priority among entities with non-empty entity-specific queues. |
| US10353741B2 |
Load distribution of workflow execution request among distributed servers
A load-distribution-process-server includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and the processor configured to: receive a first execution request of a work flow including a plurality of process components each serving as a process execution unit and representing an execution sequence of the process components; execute the process components designated by the first execution request; select one load-distribution-process-server to execute a subsequent process component from a plurality of load-distribution-process-servers, based on a load condition of a first load-distribution-process-server and load conditions of second load-distribution-process-servers capable of processing the subsequent process component; and when the selected one load-distribution-process-server is one of the second load-distribution-process-servers, transmit a second execution request including an identifier of the work flow, transfer information of the work flow according to processes executed prior to the subsequent process component, and an identifier of the subsequent process component. |
| US10353738B2 |
Resource allocation based on social networking trends in a networked computing environment
Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for allocating computing resources based on social networking/media trends in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment). In a typical embodiment, a baseline computing resource allocation will be determined for the networked computing environment based upon historical computing resource data (e.g., stored in at least one computer storage device). Social networking trend data corresponding to usage of a set of social networking websites may be received and analyzed to determine a forecasted computing resource allocation (e.g., based on social networking trends). The baseline computing resource allocation may be compared to the forecasted computing resource allocation to identify any difference therebetween. A computing resource allocation protocol/plan may then be determined based on the comparison (e.g., to address the difference). |
| US10353737B2 |
Fast and secure request forwarding
Examples of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for fast and secure request forwarding. A server application may receive an indication that there is a request in a queue available for processing. The server application may peek at the request, thereby accessing at least a portion of the request without removing the request from the queue. Based on the portion of the request, a determination may be made about whether the server application should process the request directly or transfer the request to a different module. If it is determined that the request should be processed directly, the entire request may be received from the queue and processed accordingly. However, if it is determined that the request should be forwarded, the request may be transferred to a secondary queue. A different module may then receive the request from the secondary queue and process the request accordingly. |
| US10353733B1 |
Systems and methods for performing virtual machine updates without rebuild of distributed databases thereon
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for updating virtual machines without rebuilding distributed databases thereon. In one example, a system for updating a virtual machine on a cloud service may include at least one processor configured to: generate and transmit, to the cloud service, a first command to disconnect a virtual storage from a first virtual machine; after the virtual storage is disconnected, generate and transmit, to the cloud service, a second command to offline the first virtual machine; generate and transmit, to the cloud service, a third command to build a second virtual machine; after the second virtual machine is built, generate and transmit, to the cloud service, a fourth command to connect the virtual storage to the second virtual machine; and generate and transmit, to the cloud service, a fifth command to online the second virtual machine with the address of the virtual machine. |
| US10353732B2 |
Software-defined computing system remote support
Methods, computing systems and computer program products implement embodiments of the present invention that include initializing, by a hypervisor executing on a processor, first and second virtual machines. A first software application configured to provide a service is executed on the first virtual machine, and a logical data connection is established between the first and the second virtual machines. Examples of the logical connection include physical and virtual serial connections, and physical and virtual data networking connections. A second software application configured to enable remote monitoring of the first software application via the logical data connection is executed on the second virtual machine. In some embodiments, the second software application can remotely monitor the first software application via an interface such as a command line interface, a graphical user interface and an application programming interface. |
| US10353730B2 |
Running a virtual machine on a destination host node in a computer cluster
The present invention relates to a method for running a virtual machine on a destination host node in a computer cluster, comprising the steps of requesting (S101) a set of target configuration parameters assigned to the virtual machine, wherein the target configuration parameters have prioritizations; requesting (S102) a set of actual configuration parameters of the destination host node for checking against the requested set of target configuration parameters; and running (S103) the virtual machine on the destination host node, if the set of actual configuration parameters of the destination host node falls within the set of target configuration parameters, wherein when selecting destination host node, the prioritization of the target configuration parameters is considered. |
| US10353726B2 |
Transparent network security for application containers
A security container of a container environment receives an indication of a new application container connected to a virtual switch of a server, the connection established by a container service providing operating system-level virtualization for each application container. The security container disconnects a first connection from the virtual switch to the application container at the application container. The security container connects the first connection from the virtual switch to the security container. The security container establishes a second connection from the security container to the application container. The security container receives data from the application container. The security container inspects the received data for network security. The security container forwards the received data to an intended destination via the virtual switch. |
| US10353724B2 |
Automatic optimization for virtual systems
Techniques are disclosed for controlling and managing virtual machines and other such virtual systems. VM execution approval is based on compliance with policies controlling various aspects of VM. The techniques can be employed to benefit all virtual environments, such as virtual machines, virtual appliances, and virtual applications. For ease of discussion herein, assume that a virtual machine (VM) represents each of these environments. In one particular embodiment, a systems management partition (SMP) is created inside the VM to provide a persistent and resilient storage for management information (e.g., logical and physical VM metadata). The SMP can also be used as a staging area for installing additional content or agentry on the VM when the VM is executed. Remote storage of management information can also be used. The VM management information can then be made available for pre-execution processing, including policy-based compliance testing. |
| US10353723B2 |
PL/SQL language parsing at a virtual machine
In some database systems, a user device may query for data records using a procedural language extension to structured query language (PL/SQL) call. However, some databases may not be configured to process PL/SQL code. In these cases, a virtual machine may intercept the PL/SQL call, and may transform the call to a format usable by the database. For example, the virtual machine may deconstruct the PL/SQL call to determine the procedural and query functions that comprise the PL/SQL call. The virtual machine may then search a database for non-PL/SQL code snippets that correspond to these determined functions, and may generate non-PL/SQL code (e.g., Java code) that may perform the same functions as the PL/SQL call. The virtual machine, the database, or a combination of the two may execute the non-PL/SQL code to retrieve the data records from the database, and may return the records to the user device. |
| US10353722B2 |
System and method of offloading cryptography processing from a virtual machine to a management module
A computer system has: a virtual machine operating on a physical machine; and a management block operating on the physical machine and managing the virtual machine. The virtual machine has a specific function processing module that performs specific function processing with respect to a packet for transmission and a received packet. The management block has a virtual switch that relays a packet transmitted and received by the virtual machine. The virtual switch has an offload processing block that performs the specific function processing if the specific function processing is offloaded to the management block. If the specific function processing is offloaded from the virtual machine to the management block, the specific function processing module notifies the management block of processing information required for the specific function processing, and the offload processing block executes the specific function processing based on the processing information received from the virtual machine. |
| US10353717B2 |
Build-time memory management for multi-core embedded system
Methods for generating executable files for two or more independent programs to be run on separate processor cores of an embedded system wherein the programs share data/code via shared memory by symbolically referring to data/code generated by another program. The methods implement a two-stage link process. In the first link stage addresses in shared memory are allocated to the shared code and data of the independent programs, and the allocated memory addresses are stored in a library. In a second link stage executable code and initialized data is generated for the non-shared code and initialized data of each independent program which is linked to the shared data/code by the addresses in the library. |
| US10353711B2 |
Clause chaining for clause-based instruction execution
Techniques are disclosed relating to clause-based execution of program instructions, which may be single-instruction multiple data (SIMD) computer instructions. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes execution circuitry configured to receive clauses of instructions and SIMD groups of input data to be operated on by the clauses. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes one or more storage elements configured to store state information for clauses processed by the execution circuitry. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes scheduling circuitry configured to send instructions of a first clause and corresponding input data for execution by the execution circuitry and indicate, prior to sending instruction and input data of a second clause to the execution circuitry for execution, whether the second clause and a first clause are assigned to operate on groups of input data corresponding to the same instruction stream. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to determine, based on the indication, whether to maintain as valid, for use by the second clause, stored state information for the first clause. |
| US10353704B2 |
Prevention of classloader memory leaks in multitier enterprise applications
A classloader object cache is instantiated from programmed code of a classloader cache class definition. The classloader object cache is referenced by a strong internal reference that is assigned programmatically within a classloader object at instantiation of the classloader object cache and prevents garbage collection of the classloader object cache while the classloader object is loaded and executing. A public interface to the instantiated classloader object cache is provided using programmed code public interface store and retrieve methods of the instantiated classloader object cache that operate when used externally as weak external references to the classloader object cache. Any uses of the public interface store and retrieve methods within external code allow the garbage collection of the instantiated classloader object cache in response to the classloader object with the strong internal reference to the instantiated classloader object cache being unloaded. |
| US10353701B2 |
Code analysis for cloud-based integrated development environments
The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems, including methods for generating visualizations. On a client side, a user request is received for an inter-entity call visualization. Code analysis data is accessed. A visualization model is built. The visualization is shown. User inputs are received for interacting with the visualization. The visualization is updated based on the received user inputs. On a server side, a request is received for code analysis data. The requested data collected, including running analyzers for any available data. The requested data is sent. The code analysis data can be used for other purposes than visualizations. |
| US10353696B2 |
Program release packages including program updates
In some examples, a system receives information of vehicles, the information comprising information of programs executable in the vehicles. The system selects, based on the received information of the vehicles, program updates to include in a program release package, the program updates comprising a patch to update programs in the vehicles, the selecting based on determining how many vehicles are able to apply the program updates of the program release package. |
| US10353683B2 |
Dynamically calculating and applying a timeout value to a manufacturer update service
A system for dynamically generating a timeout value based on a customer runtime environment for use with a manufacturer update package. More specifically, the system for dynamically generating a timeout value decomposes calculation of a timeout value based upon the major steps contained within the update service and dynamically calculates the timeout value based upon processor load. In certain embodiments the system uses a heuristic algorithm to perform the calculation. |
| US10353680B2 |
System converter that implements a run ahead run time guest instruction conversion/decoding process and a prefetching process where guest code is pre-fetched from the target of guest branches in an instruction sequence
A system for an agnostic runtime architecture. The system includes a system emulation/virtualization converter, an application code converter, and a converter wherein a system emulation/virtualization converter and an application code converter implement a system emulation process, and wherein the system converter implements a system and application conversion process for executing code from a guest image, wherein the system converter or the system emulator. The system further includes a run ahead run time guest such an conversion/decoding process, and a prefetching process where guest code is pre-fetched from the target of guest branches in an instruction sequence. |
| US10353679B2 |
Collecting profile data for modified global variables
A PGO compiler can instrument an executable to collect profile data from which global variables that were modified during the execution of a training executable can be identified. PGO optimization using a list of modified global variables identified from the profile data can be used to optimize a program in a second compilation phase. The global variables that were modified during the training run are identified by capturing a current snapshot of global variables and comparing their state to a baseline snapshot to ascertain the addresses of global variables that were modified. The addresses that changed can be mapped to global variable names to create a list of global variables that were modified during execution of the training executable. The list of global variables that have been modified can be to enable the compiler to perform optimizations such as but not limited to co-locate the modified global variables in memory. |
| US10353667B2 |
Information conversion method and information processing apparatus
An information processing apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive an input physical quantity, a value of the input physical quantity, and an output physical quantity. The processor is configured to generate a first array of first conversion operations or a second array of second conversion operations by using conversion rules each for converting a value of a source physical quantity into a value of a target physical quantity. Each conversion operation is a conversion according to a conversion rule or a reverse operation thereof. The first array enables a conversion of the input physical quantity into the output physical quantity. The second array enables the reverse. The processor is configured to convert the received value of the input physical quantity into a value of the output physical quantity by using the first array or the second array. |
| US10353665B2 |
Information providing method using mobile device
Provided is a method of providing information through a mobile device, in which an information providing screen is outputted only during the first activation performed within a predetermined time range designated by a user. Therefore, inconvenience resulting from repetitive outputs of the information providing screen can be resolved. |
| US10353663B2 |
Multimedia conferencing
A multimedia method comprises establishing a peer connection and data channel between a local browser running on a local user device and a remote browser running on a remote user device, performing a series of remote object handling cycles, and performing a series of local object handling cycles. The local user device includes a display screen showing a conference webpage according to the local browser, the conference webpage including an object viewing window and an object tracking window. The remote object handling cycles deal with remote file objects, such as text documents and images, received from the remote user device. The local object handling cycles deal with local file objects, such as other text documents and images, sent to the remote user device. |
| US10353662B2 |
Pain visualization system and method
A computerized pain visualization system and method. A web-based application and interface allows individuals to anonymously share information about where they hurt or specific regions of the body that are most worrisome to them. The web-based application comprises a visual interface that supports selection of parts or regions on an image of a human body. The data becomes viewable and filterable by geographic location, age, sex, or a variety of other data sets collected from the anonymous users. In an example embodiment, Users register and sign in at a web site. A selectable body interface is presented and the user is prompted to select one or more pain locations on the virtual body. The user's selections are recorded in a database. Another page of the application presents a search option that facilitates searching and visualizing the data, filterable by users' registration information. |
| US10353661B2 |
Method for sharing screen between devices and device using the same
A method of sharing a screen of a first device with a second device and a device using the same are provided. The method includes transmitting information on a first screen displayed on the first device to the second device, in a first connection state so that a same screen is displayed by the first device and the second device; switching the first connection state between the first device and the second device into a second connection state; and performing a control so that the first screen displayed on the first device is switched into a second screen so that the first screen displayed is continuously displayed on the second device, when a user input is received in a state in which the first connection state is switched into the second connection state in which an independent screen is displayed by the first device and the second device. |
| US10353660B2 |
Image display system
Image display system 10 comprises: a plurality of display devices 111; an image processing unit for receiving input of a plurality of input video signals and generating an output video signal for each display device in accordance with a layout for the display devices from the input video signals; a pattern signal generation unit for generating pattern signals indicating a plurality of different test pattern images; a selector for receiving input of the output video signals and the pattern signals and selecting and outputting either the output video signals or the pattern signals; imaging device 120 for capturing an image of the test pattern images displayed on the respective display devices; and a control device 140 for analyzing the captured image captured by the imaging device and generating control information for controlling the image processing unit, based on analysis results. |
| US10353658B2 |
Human machine interface (HMI) control unit for multiple vehicle display devices
Devices and methods in a configurable human machine interface (HMI) for multiple vehicle display devices are disclosed. An example of the method includes, in the HMI control unit for a plurality of vehicular display devices, receiving action input data from a configurable application input module in a first operational mode. In the first operational mode a first vehicular display device operates as a master vehicular display device relative to a second vehicular display device. The second vehicular display device is mirrored to the first vehicular display device. When action input data indicates a transition from the first operational mode to a second operational mode, the method continues by generating a control message based on the action input data. The control message indicates that the second vehicular display device operates as the master vehicular display device and that the first vehicular display device provides mirrored feedback relating to a subsequent action input data affecting a corresponding graphic user element of the second vehicular display device. |
| US10353656B2 |
User terminal device and method for control thereof and system for providing contents
A user terminal device, a method for controlling the user terminal device, and a system for providing content are disclosed. The user terminal device may include a communicator configured to communicate with a display device, a detector configured to detect a distance between the user terminal device and the display device, a plurality of inputters configured to receive input of a user command, and a controller. The controller is configured to activate at least one of the plurality of inputters in response to a detection that the user terminal is within a predetermined distance with respect to the display device. The user terminal device may control an operation of the display device according to the distance between the user terminal device and the display device. |
| US10353655B2 |
Information processing apparatus, controlling method of information processing apparatus, and storage medium with display control for displaying print setting depending on whether print cache data exist
An information processing apparatus is provided that includes a first determination unit configured to determine whether or not a print setting value specified in a print ticket exists in a database; a second determination unit configured to determine whether or not cache data exists if the first determination unit determines that the print setting value does not exist in the database; a display unit configured to display the print setting value based on the cache data if the second determination unit determines that the cache data exists, and display a print setting item of the print setting value in a particular state if the second determination unit determines that the cache data does not exist. |
| US10353648B1 |
Method and apparatus for production of a vinyl film product
Apparatus and method disclosed herein are used in a production facility including an inventory of base substrates and laminates used in the production of graphics, the production facility further including at least one printer and at least one laminating machine. Base substrates, such as adhesive backed vinyl films, and laminates are received at the facility and labeled to be identified in a production process. Project data stored in a data storage system, and data concerning the substrates and laminates, is used by a production control system to control the process of printing graphic images on the substrate, and laminate the substrate. |
| US10353647B2 |
Printing control apparatus, printing control method, and storage medium
A printing control apparatus performs a layout processing that generates print data on which data of products and data of a work instruction sheet are laid out based on information on first post-processing performed for a plurality of printout sheets that are printed using the generated print data, and instructs a printer to print the generated print data on the plurality of printout sheets. In the layout processing, the data of the products and the data of the work instruction sheet are laid out based on an order that the products and the work instruction sheet are discharged from the first post-processing, so that the work instruction sheet discharged from the first post-processing is output on the products discharged from the first post-processing in a piled state as the results of performing the first post-processing for the plurality of printout sheets on which the generated print data is printed. |
| US10353634B1 |
Storage tier-based volume placement
Data volumes for a customer can be placed on various storage tiers, including different hardware types or storage systems, that are determined to be appropriate for the anticipated usage of those data volumes. The actual usage can be monitored to determine one or more types of workload for the data volume, and a determination made as to whether all, or portions, of the data volume could obtain a significant performance improvement by being migrated to a different storage tier. In some instances the chunks or partitions of a volume can be concurrently distributed across multiple different storage tiers in order to satisfy various performance and/or cost criteria. Once workload information is available for a customer, that information can be used to determine the storage tiers for initial placement of subsequent data volumes. |
| US10353632B2 |
System and method for storing data blocks in a volume of data
A method for storing data blocks within a volume of data is disclosed. The method involves creating a frame header to identify encoding and a size of a data block, storing the frame header and the data block in the volume of data, and creating an identifying sequence to identify if a data block is encoded or unencoded and storing the data block with the identifying sequence and with a frame header if the data block is encoded and storing the data block without the identifying sequence and without a frame header if the data block is unencoded. |
| US10353630B1 |
Simultaneously servicing high latency operations in a storage system
A system and method for effectively scheduling read and write operations among a plurality of solid-state storage devices. A computer system comprises client computers and data storage arrays coupled to one another via a network. A data storage array utilizes solid-state drives and Flash memory cells for data storage. A storage controller within a data storage array comprises an I/O scheduler. The characteristics of corresponding storage devices are used to schedule I/O requests to the storage devices in order to maintain relatively consistent response times at predicted times. In order to reduce a likelihood of unscheduled behaviors of the storage devices, the storage controller is configured to schedule proactive operations on the storage devices that will reduce a number of occurrences of unscheduled behaviors. |
| US10353629B2 |
Handling in-order and out-of-order ring buffer updates
Techniques are provided in which a ring buffer comprises multiple slots for a queued sequence of data items. New data items are sequentially added to the queued sequence and sequentially removed for further processing. A base record comprises a reference indicator, wherein a value of the reference indicator is indicative of a current slot of the multiple slots of the ring buffer. A pending update record is provided comprising a subject slot indicator, an update slot indicator, and a next update pointer for pointing to another pending update record. The base record further comprises a pending update record pointer. When there is an update to be applied to the value of the reference indicator of the base record, but the update is out-of-order, i.e. references a different slot to the current slot, a new pending update record is generated indicative of the update. Techniques for allocating and releasing elements in an array shared by multiple threads are also disclosed. |
| US10353628B2 |
Opportunity window hints for background operations in SSD
A method includes: receiving a plurality of host commands from a host to access storage media of a solid-state drive (SSD); monitoring a raw rate for performing the plurality of host commands; calculating an average rate by taking an average of the raw rate over a time unit; comparing the average rate against a threshold; detecting that the average rate falls below the threshold indicating an opening of an opportunity window; providing hints for the opportunity window; and determining whether to perform pending or imminent background operations during the opportunity window. |
| US10353624B2 |
Apparatus and method for writing data to recording medium
A method for writing data in a buffer to a magnetic recording tape includes identifying a size of an unused area of the magnetic recording tape based on a current writing position on the magnetic recording tape. An upper limit of a capacity for data that can be stored in the buffer is determined based on the size of the unused area. The predetermined data is stored, according to a command for storing predetermined data in the buffer, in the buffer on condition that the capacity for data in the buffer does not exceed the upper limit. |
| US10353621B1 |
File block addressing for backups
Systems and methods for backing up data and for restoring at least sub-sets of the backed up data or for restoring sub-sets of data from a single file. An offset map is generated when backing up data. The offset map identifies at least starting locations of files and data records in the backup. A request for specific data is accommodated by identified the start locations of the specific data and then extracting the requested data from the backup. The requested data can then be restored independently of the entire backup. |
| US10353618B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for data movement
The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods for data movement. An example apparatus includes a memory device that includes a plurality of subarrays of memory cells and sensing circuitry coupled to the plurality of subarrays. The sensing circuitry includes a sense amplifier and a compute component. The memory device also includes a plurality of subarray controllers. Each subarray controller of the plurality of subarray controllers is coupled to a respective subarray of the plurality of subarrays and is configured to direct performance of an operation with respect to data stored in the respective subarray of the plurality of subarrays. The memory device is configured to move a data value corresponding to a result of an operation with respect to data stored in a first subarray of the plurality of subarrays to a memory cell in a second subarray of the plurality of subarrays. |
| US10353617B2 |
Data migration for applications on a mobile device
In various embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes identifying data files in external storage, where the data files correspond to a computer software application (application) on a mobile device and where the data files were previously stored on the mobile device. The method may also include sorting the data files into different access levels, where the access levels designate a hierarchy for the data files. The method may also include predicting the sorted data files that will be accessed on the mobile device using a prediction engine. The method may also include locating, in response to the predicting, the predicted data files in the external storage. The method may also include migrating the predicted data files from the external storage to the mobile device, where the migrating is done in order of the access levels. |
| US10353614B2 |
Raid system and method based on solid-state storage medium
A RAID system and method based on a solid-state storage medium. The system includes a plurality of solid-state storage devices and a main control unit. Each solid-state storage device includes a solid-state storage medium and a controller for controlling reading and writing of the solid-state storage medium. The main control unit is electrically connected to the controller of each of the solid-state storage devices in a RAID array. The main control unit is used for performing address mapping from a logical block address in the RAID array to a physical block address of the flash memory solid-state storage device. The address mapping and the RAID function can be integrated to solve the problems of write amplification and low performance. The unified management of address mapping of the solid-state storage devices can be implemented to improve the efficiency of garbage collection and wear leveling of the solid-state storage system. |
| US10353613B2 |
Computer system and control method therefor for handling path failure
When mounting hardware which is coupled to another portion by a plurality of paths with different applications, despite the hardware being a single device, and a failure occurs in any of the paths, there is a risk that the failure may propagate to other components unless the other paths are also blocked.In order to solve the problem described above, in a storage apparatus to which a device coupled by a plurality of coupling paths with different applications can be mounted, the present invention determines a block range at the time of an occurrence of a failure to be a device and a plurality of coupling paths coupled to the device, manages the block range, and upon an occurrence of a failure, executes failure handling which involves blocking an appropriate block range determined in advance by referring to the information. |
| US10353612B2 |
Storage system, information processing system and method for controlling nonvolatile memory
According to one embodiment, a storage system includes a nonvolatile memory and a controller. The controller classifies blocks in the nonvolatile memory into a plurality of first blocks and a plurality of second blocks organized as a plurality of block groups each including a set of blocks. The controller receive a first read, write or erase command from a host, and performs a read, write or erase operation on one first block in the first blocks that is designated by a physical address of the first read, write or erase command. The controller receive a second read, write or erase command from the host, and performs a read, write or erase operation on blocks in one block group in the block groups that is designated by a physical address of the second read, write or erase command. |
| US10353605B2 |
Optimizing off-loaded input/output (I/O) requests
Whether a replication relationship is established between a first and a second storage device is determined. If it is determined that the replication relationship is established between the first and second storage device, then whether data in the first region of the first storage device has changed since a previously completed asynchronous data replication process is determined. If the data in the first region of the first storage device has changed since the previously completed asynchronous data replication process, then whether the changed data in the first storage device is data copied from the second region of the first storage device is determined. If the changed data in the first region of the first storage device is data copied from the second region of the first storage device, then data from the second region of the second storage device is replicated to the first region of the second storage device. |
| US10353602B2 |
Selection of fabric-attached storage drives on which to provision drive volumes for realizing logical volume on client computing device within storage area network
A storage-area network (SAN) manager running on a computing device connected to a fabric receives a request to allocate and mount a logical volume on a client computing device connected to the fabric. The manager groups storage drives connected to the fabric by failure domains. The manager filters the storage drives by native capabilities, available capacities, and dynamic performance to remove from consideration any storage drive having insufficient native capabilities, an insufficient available capacity, and/or an insufficient dynamic performance to satisfy the request. The manager selects a set of storage drives on which to store data of the logical volume, from the remaining storage drives, taking into account the failure domains. The manager sends a command to each such storage drive to provision a drive volume, and a command to a software agent on the client device to create and mount the logical volume using these drive volumes. |
| US10353596B2 |
Data storage system performance management
A computer system can dynamically manage the performance of a data storage system that includes sets of data storage devices. One set of the data storage devices can include read-intensive (RI) solid-state drives (SSDs). The computer system can detect, in response to a specified number of input/output operations per second (IOPS) of data contained on the RI SSDs exceeding the access density of the RI SSDs divided by the portion of data locations of the RI SSDs containing the data, a free area within the RI SSDs having space for additional data. Additional data within the data storage system that has a required access time less than a specified access time threshold and an access frequency less than a specified access frequency threshold can also be detected. In response, the detected additional data can be moved to the free area within the RI SSDs. |
| US10353593B2 |
Resource allocation for staged execution pipelining
A method and apparatus for staged execution pipelining and allocating resource to staged execution pipelines are provided. One or more execution pipelines are established, where each of the one or more execution pipelines includes one or more execution stages. Data is provided to the one or more execution pipelines for processing and resources are allocated to the execution pipeline. |
| US10353592B2 |
Storage system, computer system, and control method for storage system
Saving a capacity of an on-premises storage apparatus, a high access performance of the on-premises storage apparatus, and resuming an operation quickly and accurately by using data on a cloud when a resource in the on-premises fails are achieved.A processor provides a first volume which is a virtual volume, and configures a copy pair of the first volume and a second volume provided from another storage system. Write data to the first volume is transferred to the second volume via a network, based on the copy pair. The processor writes to the memory a part of data written to the second volume, and writes to the storage device the data written to the memory. |
| US10353587B2 |
Data storage device and method of processing data thereof
A method of operating a data storage device includes fetching a first plurality of commands from at least one submission queue generated in a host memory, determining whether a ratio of a second plurality of commands from among the fetched first plurality of commands exceeds a reference ratio, and adjusting a number of a plurality of pointers being fetched at substantially a same time based on determining whether the ratio exceeds the reference ratio. The second plurality of commands has a same property, the plurality of pointers indicates a physical address of the host memory corresponding to the first plurality of commands, and the data storage device includes a storage controller configured to perform an interfacing operation with a host including the host memory. |
| US10353585B2 |
Methods for managing array LUNs in a storage network with a multi-path configuration and devices thereof
Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and storage management computing devices that obtains and stores a plurality of LUN ranges and an indication of a plurality of ports of a bridge device corresponding to the plurality of LUN ranges. A LUN is received from the bridge device. One of the plurality of ports of the bridge device to which a storage device associated with the received LUN is attached via inclusion in one of a plurality of stacks communicably coupled to the one of the plurality of ports of the bridge device is identified. The received LUN is within one of the plurality of LUN ranges corresponding to the one of the plurality of ports. An action is initiated based on the identified one of the plurality of ports of the bridge. |
| US10353582B2 |
Terminal apparatus, terminal control method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium
A terminal apparatus according to the present application includes a receiving unit, a first display control unit, and a second display control unit. The receiving unit receives an operation to designate a first area. When the receiving unit has received the operation to designate the first area, the first display control unit displays first input candidates. When an operation to designate a second area has been received, the second display control unit displays second input candidates corresponding to a first input candidate determined to be selected among the first input candidates. |
| US10353581B1 |
Mobile computer input devices
Disclosed are systems and methods for the use of mobile computing devices, such as tablets and/or smartphones, as user-customizable input devices that interface with more sophisticated computer systems (or “parent computing systems”), such as a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and/or an electronic medical record system (EMR). Further described are systems and methods of mobile device user input and interface optimization and customization based on a user's identity, a parent computing system's characteristics, and/or a tilt angle of a display. |
| US10353580B2 |
Information processing apparatus, program, and operation control method
There is provided an information processing apparatus including: a detection unit for detecting pressure applied by user input performed on a touch screen; a determination unit for determining which of two or more input states the user input belongs to, in accordance with the pressure detected by the detection unit; and an operation control unit for enabling or disabling a limitation imposed on operation with a user interface displayed on the touch screen, in accordance with the state of the user input determined by the determination unit. |
| US10353579B1 |
Interpreting user touch gestures to generate explicit instructions
This disclosure relates to interpreting user inputs, including user touch gestures inputs, to generate explicit instructions for an application program running on a computing platform. A user may make an input on a touch-enabled display of the computing platform. The input may trace a path on the application presented on the touch-enabled display. The path includes one or more features, and/or may intersect with virtual objects of the application. The features of the path may be used to generate explicit instructions for the application or the virtual objects of the application. The instructions may facilitate control of the functionality of the virtual objects. The application can be a game and/or other application. |
| US10353578B2 |
Touch operation input device, touch operation input method and program
A touch operation input device that allows input by a touch operation to a display screen, has a touch operation detector for detecting a touch operation; an operation processor for performing a process by determining operated content based on a detection result of the touch operation detector; a menu processor for performing a menu displaying process and a process of a menu item, based on a determination result of the operation processor; an image processor for performing a process of generating a drawn image on a touched portion when in a drawing mode; and a display controller for performing control of display on a display screen. When the operation processor has determined the touch operation as an operation for a menu process, the image processor performs a process of erasing the drawn image drawn by the touch operation even in the drawing mode. |
| US10353574B2 |
Photographic apparatus, control method thereof, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
A method comprising: displaying a live view image on a screen; detecting a first gesture that is performed on the screen when the live view image is displayed; and displaying a thumbnail menu on the screen together with the live view image based on a duration of the first gesture. |
| US10353571B2 |
Method and apparatus for preventing touchscreen misoperation
The present invention belongs to the field of communications technologies, and discloses a method and an apparatus for preventing a touchscreen misoperation. The method includes detecting whether an object exists within a preset distance facing a touchscreen of a mobile terminal and detecting light intensity of an environment in which the touchscreen is located. The method also includes detecting whether an angle between a plane on which the touchscreen is located and a horizontal plane falls within a preset angle range. Additionally, the method includes setting the touchscreen of the mobile terminal to a touch-disable mode if an object exists within the preset distance facing the touchscreen of the mobile terminal, the detected light intensity is less than preset intensity, and it is detected that the angle between the plane on which the touchscreen is located and the horizontal plane does not fall within the preset angle range. |
| US10353570B1 |
Thumb touch interface
In some examples, an electronic device may present a user interface that is configured to be controlled using a thumb of a single hand that is holding the device. For instance, the interface may present a plurality of selectable items, each of which may correspond to a respective one of a plurality of touch input areas on the display. In some cases, the touch input areas are within reach of the thumb, while the selectable items may be displayed on an area of the display that is not within reach of the thumb. The thumb may be pressed against the display surface with a force greater than a force threshold to select one of the selectable items. Thus, the thumb may be used to interact with the interface while remaining in contact with the display surface, enabling the user to maintain a grip on the device. |
| US10353569B2 |
Crop frame adjusting method, image processing device, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium
A crop frame adjusting method includes displaying an image; displaying a crop frame on the image; and in response to touches within a virtual frame corresponding to the crop frame are detected, resizing the crop frame according to movements of the touches, wherein the virtual frame is extended from the crop frame. |
| US10353554B2 |
Interactive answer boxes for user search queries
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for presenting data are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes presenting, by a user device, an answer box as a search result in a search result location of a search results page. The answer box can include first content responsive to a query that submitted with a first resource request over a network. The user device determines that a user interaction with the answer box has occurred. In response to determining that the user interaction has occurred, the user device can presents second content in the answer box. The second content is selected from available content that has not been presented prior to the user interaction. The second content is presented independent of submission of a second resource request over the network subsequent to submission of the first resource request. |
| US10353552B1 |
Apparatuses and methods for identifying a contactee for a message
Methods and apparatuses are comprising: a screen; an input device; at least one non-transitory memory storing instructions; and one or more processors in communication with the screen, the input device, and the at least one non-transitory memory, wherein the one or more processors execute the instructions to: display, utilizing the screen, a contactor window including: at least one contactor user interface element configured to have presented, in connection therewith, a plurality of contactor identifiers of a contactor communicant represented by a contactor email communications agent, at least one contactee user interface element configured to have presented, in connection therewith, a plurality of contactee identifiers of a plurality of contactee communicants each represented by a corresponding contactee email communications agent, a message user interface element configured to present a message addressed from one of the plurality of contactor identifiers of the contactor selected in connection with the at least one contactor user interface element and to one or more of the plurality contactees selected in connection with the at least one contactee user interface element, and a send user interface element configured to cause the message to be sent. |
| US10353551B2 |
Methods and systems for modifying user influence during a collaborative session of real-time collective intelligence system
Systems and methods for real-time collaborative computing and collective intelligence are disclosed. A collaborative application runs on a collaborative server connected to a plurality of computing devices. Collaborative sessions are run wherein a group of independent users, networked over the internet, collaboratively answer questions in real-time, thereby harnessing their collective intelligence. Methods are disclosed for, during a collaborative session, real-time changing of the amount of influence the user has on determining the collaborative answer. |
| US10353544B2 |
Graphical user interface for search request management
Computer apparatus for generating a graphical user interface on a display screen. The graphical user interface has a first command interface area for inputting and displaying cryptic commands for the definition of a search request, and a form-based second command interface area having fields for displaying parameters of the search request. The computer apparatus further includes an area for coupling the first and the second command interface areas such that the input of cryptic commands with the first command interface area generates a pseudo-simultaneous display of parameters reflecting at least some of the cryptic commands. The coupling means may include means for parsing the cryptic commands, program instructions for extracting structured data from the cryptic commands, means for storing the structured data within JavaScript objects, and program instructions for filling fields of the second command interface area by mapping the structured data. |
| US10353542B2 |
Techniques for context sensitive illustrated graphical user interface elements
Techniques for context sensitive illustrated graphical user interface elements, comprising a social networking application. The social networking application may include, among other components, a social networking graphical elements management component to provide a list of recommended graphical element identifier information, in response to a request for the list of recommended graphical element identifier information, a context determination component to determine user context information representative of the at least one user context based at least partially on user communications intent information, user profile information, device location information, calendar event information, and/or external event information, and a graphical elements recommendation component to generate the list of recommended graphical element identifier information based at least partially on the user profile information, graphical elements promotion information, and/or the user context information. |
| US10353537B2 |
Apparatus and method for collaborative network in an enterprise setting
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a system having a controller to present an overlay combined with a presentation of media content at each of a plurality of computing devices on an electronic communications network to illustrate a collection of one or more commentaries temporally associated with portions of the presented media content where the portions of the presented media content comprises portions of a teleconference workflow meeting, to collect one or more commentaries from each of the plurality of computing devices, and to present the commentaries from the plurality of computing devices. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10353535B2 |
Multi-view display viewing zone layout and content assignment
Systems and methods are described for managing a multi-view display, including user interface techniques for manipulating viewing zone information and assigning content to viewing zones in the context of the viewing area. The multi-view display system may be calibrated to a coordinate system of the viewing area. The coordinate system can be based on the physical dimensions of the viewing area, a model or other representation of the viewing area, and/or characteristics detected by a sensing system observing the viewing area. A zone management device provide a user interface showing a representation of the viewing area along with representations of established viewing zones rendered in context within the viewing area. User interface elements allow a user to add, remove, manipulate, configure viewing zones, and/or assign content to viewing zones. User interface elements can also allow a user to manipulate the representation of the viewing area. |
| US10353529B2 |
Cloud-computing graphic server
The invention provides a cloud-computing graphic server. In one embodiment, the cloud-computing graphic server is coupled to a client host via a network, and includes a plurality of back-end graphic servers and at least one front-end graphic server. The graphic server is coupled to the back-end graphic servers via a high-speed network, receives a request from the client host via the network, determines a plurality of application programs required by the request, and selects a plurality of used back-end graphic servers respectively corresponding to the application programs from the back-end graphic servers. The used back-end graphic servers execute the application programs according to instructions from the front-end graphic server to generate a plurality of graphic surfaces, and the front-end graphic server blends the graphic surfaces to obtain a windows surface datastream and sends the windows surface datastream back to the client host for display via the network. |
| US10353528B2 |
Detection device and display device
A detection device includes a substrate; a plurality of first conductive thin wires provided in a plane parallel to the substrate and extending in a first direction; a plurality of second conductive thin wires provided in the same layer as that of the first conductive thin wires and extending in a second direction forming an angle with the first direction; first groups that are disposed in first strip-like regions respectively having a first width, each of the first groups including at least two of the first conductive thin wires displaced from one another in the second direction; and second groups that are disposed in second strip-like regions respectively having a second width, each of the second groups including at least two of the second conductive thin wires displaced from one another in the first direction. |
| US10353526B1 |
Room-scale interactive and context-aware sensing
Human environments are typified by walls—homes, offices, schools, museums, hospitals and pretty much every indoor context one can imagine has walls. In many cases, they make up a majority of readily accessible indoor surface area, and yet they are static—their primary function is to be a wall, separating spaces and hiding infrastructure. We present the Wall++ system, a low-cost sensing approach that allows walls to become a smart infrastructure. Instead of merely separating spaces, walls can now enhance rooms with sensing and interactivity. Our wall treatment and sensing hardware can track users' touch and gestures, as well as estimate body pose if they are close. By capturing airborne electromagnetic noise, we can also detect what appliances are active and where they are located. Through a series of evaluations, we demonstrate the Wall++ system can enable robust room-scale interactive and context-aware applications. |
| US10353524B2 |
Touch window and touch device including the same
A touch window includes a first electrode disposed on an electrode substrate, an intermediate layer on the electrode substrate, and a second electrode disposed on the intermediate layer. A material of the electrode substrate is different from a material of the intermediate layer. |
| US10353521B2 |
Mutual-capacitance touch screen
The present invention provides a mutual-capacitance touch screen comprising multiple parallel first electrodes and multiple parallel second electrodes coupled to a touch sensitive processing apparatus; and a covering layer for covering the first and the second electrodes, wherein a thickness of the covering layer and a third distance between one of the first electrodes and an adjacent second electrode form a third ratio range. |
| US10353518B2 |
Touch controller with signal combining and simultaneous I/Q demodulation
An input device is configured to detect signals from of an input object. Examples include acquiring a first signal on a first sensor electrode of the input device; acquiring a second signal on a second sensor electrode of the input device; combining the first signal and the second signal to produce a combined signal; demodulating the combined signal to determine an in-phase component of the combined signal and a quadrature component of the combined signal; and combining the in-phase component and the quadrature component to determine signal magnitude information. |
| US10353515B2 |
Hand sensing controller
Disclosed is a touch-sensitive controller system employing a controller comprising a plurality of separate FMT sensor patterns adapted to detect a variety positions of the human hand. The controller system outputs both touch events as well as data reflective of the hand interaction with the controller. The FMT sensors may be driven by a common signal generator, and can look at body-generate crosstalk to aid in understanding the position, orientation and grip of a hand on the controller. In an embodiment, signal injection can supplement FMT sensor data. Fusion among the data transmitted and received by the plurality of FMT sensors and additional injected signals may provide improved fidelity in both touch and hand modeling. |
| US10353514B2 |
Systems, methods, and applications for dynamic input mode selection based on whether an identified operating-system includes an application system program interface associated with input mode
The present application is directed to dynamic input mode selection. In general, a system may sense a user's finger approaching a surface of a display (e.g., an imminent user touch input) and, depending on at least one trigger condition, may perform at least one output operation. For example, a first trigger condition may cause a display to enlarge at least a portion of a displayed image based on the imminent user touch input, a second trigger condition may cause the display to present a menu corresponding to an object in the enlarged portion, etc. This functionality may be implemented utilizing either an operating system (OS)-aware configuration or an OS-unaware configuration. In an OS-aware configuration, an intent-to-touch (ITT) module may utilize application program interfaces (APIs) in the OS to facilitate display zooming, menu presentation, coordinate translation, etc. In an OS-unaware configuration, the ITT module may facilitate these actions without OS assistance. |
| US10353513B2 |
Touch detection apparatus having subdivided drive electrodes and display apparatus having the same
According to an aspect, a touch detection apparatus includes: a plurality of drive electrodes, wherein at least one of the drive electrodes includes a plurality of subdivided electrodes; a plurality of first touch detection electrodes; a second touch detection electrode; a first shift register circuit in which a plurality of first shift signal output circuits are sequentially coupled to one another; a second shift register circuit in which a plurality of second shift signal output circuits are sequentially coupled to one another; and a selection circuit that supplies a signal of the first shift register circuit to the drive electrode in a first mode, and supplies a signal of the second shift register circuit to the subdivided electrode in a second mode. |
| US10353508B2 |
Touch display panel and touch display device
Provided are a touch display panel and a touch display device. The touch display panel includes at least one semiconductor pressure-sensing touch device, and the semiconductor pressure-sensing touch device includes a first pressure-sensitive resistor, a second pressure-sensitive resistor, a third pressure-sensitive resistor and a fourth pressure-sensitive resistor. A first end of the first pressure-sensitive resistor and a first end of the second pressure-sensitive resistor are connected to a first power inputting terminal, a second end of the first pressure-sensitive resistor and a first end of the fourth pressure-sensitive resistor are connected to a first sense signal measuring terminal, a second end of the fourth pressure-sensitive resistor and a second end of the third pressure-sensitive resistor are connected to a second power inputting terminal. |
| US10353507B2 |
Force detection apparatus, display apparatus, and organic electro-luminescence display apparatus
According to an aspect, a force detection apparatus includes: a first electrode facing an input surface to which an object to be detected applies force, and configured to be supplied with a drive signal; a conductor facing the first electrode, and supplied with a reference potential; a second electrode and a third electrode arranged between the first electrode and the conductor; a first dielectric layer arranged between the first electrode, and the second electrode and the third electrode; and a second dielectric layer arranged between the second electrode and the third electrode, and the conductor. The second electrode is supplied with the reference potential. A signal that is the same as the drive signal is supplied in synchronization with the drive signal to the third electrode. |
| US10353505B2 |
Display substrate, in-cell touch screen, display apparatus, and touch screen driving method
An in-cell touch screen includes a pressure sensing structure. The pressure sensing structure includes a plurality of pressure sensitive electrodes arranged in an array and being independent from each other, each pressure sensitive electrode configured for generating a potential difference in response to a pressure caused by pressing; an input electrode electrically connected to the plurality of pressure sensitive electrodes for receiving a fixed potential in a pressure detection phase; and a plurality of output electrodes each electrically connected to a respective one of the plurality of pressure sensitive electrodes for outputting a signal indicative of a change in a potential of the respective pressure sensitive electrode with respect to the fixed potential in the pressure detection phase. |
| US10353501B2 |
Display device
Disclosed is a display device having a first layer and a second layer over the second layer. The first layer possesses a display region including: a plurality of first sub-pixels; a plurality of second sub-pixels; a plurality of third sub-pixels; a partition wall sandwiched by two adjacent sub-pixels; and a sealing film thereover. The second layer includes: a first touch electrode overlapping with the partition wall and arranged along the partition wall; and a second touch electrode overlapping with the partition wall, arranged along the partition wall, and intersecting the first touch electrode. The first touch electrode and the second touch electrode exist in the same layer. The first touch electrode and the second touch electrode each have a plurality of openings. Among the number of the first sub-pixels, the number of the second sub-pixels, and the number of the third sub-pixels, one is different from the other two. |
| US10353499B2 |
Topside control panel for bathing unit system
A topside control panel for a bathing unit system is provided. The topside control panel comprises a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top surface and a display touch or presence-sensitive assembly positioned upon the top surface of the housing. The topside control panel also includes a circuit board assembly positioned upon the bottom surface the housing. In some embodiments, the bottom surface may be circumscribed by a bottom peripheral wall, which with the bottom surface defines a recess in which is positioned the circuit board assembly. A back panel may be secured to the housing so as to enclose the second recess and form an enclosed space. The back panel may include a ventilation member configured for allowing air communication between the enclosed space and a space external to the topside control panel. In another aspect, a topside control panel having a cover frame including a cut out or window area may be provided for receiving the display touch or presence-sensitive assembly when assembled with the housing and may allow for customizing the aesthetic appearance of the topside control panel by selecting cover frames having different appearances. |
| US10353498B2 |
Touch structure for touch display panel
A touch structure for touch display pane includes a plurality of first sensing strip, each of first sensing strips is extending along first direction and first sensing strips are parallel to each other and separately positioned, each of first sensing strips comprises a plurality of first sensing pad and a plurality of first bridge connector connecting in cascade with first sensing pads; a plurality of second sensing strip, each of second sensing strips is extending along second direction which is perpendicular to first direction and second sensing strips are parallel to each other and separately positioned, each of second sensing strips comprises a plurality of second sensing pad and a plurality of second bridge connector connecting in cascade with second sensing pads, second bridge connector is insulating with first bridge connector. |
| US10353497B2 |
Substrate with conductive layers, substrate with touch-panel transparent electrodes, and method for fabricating same
The present invention provides a substrate with conductive layers, capable of improving both glare preventing properties and etching characteristics; a method for fabricating the same; and a substrate with touch-panel transparent electrodes. A substrate with conductive layers has, on at least one side of a transparent film substrate, a thin film underlayer, a metal oxide layer, and a first metal layer formed in this order. The thin film underlayer comprises nickel and copper or nickel oxide and copper oxide, the metal oxide layer comprises nickel oxide and copper oxide, and the first metal layer comprises of at least one of gold, silver, and copper. The substrate preferably satisfies the following relational expressions: [1] the thickness of the thin film underlayer is 20 nm or less; [2] the thickness of the metal oxide layer is 80 nm or less; and [3] the thickness of the thin film underlayer is equal to or less than the thickness of the metal oxide layer. |
| US10353496B2 |
Touch panel
A touch panel includes a light-transmitting cover lens, a sensor portion, and a first adhesive layer. The first adhesive layer bonds the cover lens and the sensor portion to each other. The first adhesive layer has a storage elastic modulus at 90° C. of 68 kPa or more and 200 kPa or less. When a surface of the cover lens, being in contact with the first adhesive layer, is a bonding surface, a water contact angle on the bonding surface of the cover lens is more than 0° and 59° or less. |
| US10353493B2 |
Apparatus and method of pen detection at a digitizer
Methods and devices for synchronizing a digitizer with a pen are disclosed. An example method describes detecting that the digitizer has lost tracking of the pen. The example method further includes the digitizer searching for a subsequent beacon from the pen based on at least a previous location of a previous beacon during a tracking mode of the digitizer. The digitizer synchronizes with the pen based on a subsequent location of the subsequent from the pen identified during the search. |
| US10353490B2 |
Image display apparatus, driving method of image display apparatus, and computer readable recording medium
An image display apparatus, a driving method of the image display apparatus, and a computer readable recording medium are provided. The image display apparatus may include: a display; and a processor configured to control the display to display a pointer at a preset area of a screen when a position to which a remote control apparatus directs is outside of the screen of the display, to move the pointer into the screen to correspond to a movement amount of the position and display the pointer, and to display the pointer at the position to which the remote control apparatus directs. |
| US10353486B1 |
Password help using color keys
Additional computer keys inserted on a computer keyboard that would be in the primary colors; red, blue, and yellow and the achromatic colors; black and white when typed or held down with an alphabetical, numerical, or alpha character create complicated passwords. When there is a combination of primary colors typed together they create the secondary colors; purple orange, and green. And when the primary and secondary colors are typed with the achromatic colors black and white they create lighter and darker shades. When additional keys are typed with the various combinations they form complicated passwords that are used to keep information on a computer private and secure. |
| US10353485B1 |
Multifunction input device with an embedded capacitive sensing layer
Disclosed herein is a multifunction input device, such as, a keyboard. The multifunction input device has a capacitive sensing layer that enables a user to use the multifunction input device as standard keyboard and also as a touch sensitive surface such as, for example, a trackpad. |
| US10353484B2 |
Performing an action associated with a motion based input
A method implemented by a computing device having a memory and a motion sensor detection sensor is disclosed. The memory stores an input model associated with a gesture input. The method includes detecting a motion of the computing device; matching the detected motion with the input model; and determining a confidence level associated with the match. If the confidence level is above a pre-determined threshold, an action associated with the gesture input is performed automatically by the processor; and if the confidence level is below the pre-determined threshold, the action is performed by the processor responsive to receiving a positive confirmation of the gesture input. |
| US10353480B2 |
Connecting assistant device to devices
The present disclosure contemplates a variety of improved methods and systems for enabling set up of a variety of disparate IoT devices coupled to the framework and/or ambient operating system of an assistant device. The described solution includes a voice-driven assistant device setup process. An assistant device can determine the IoT devices in its physical environment and provide setup instructions to the user. The setup including determining voice activatable commands, device information and the adapter to allow the assistant device to operate the one or more IoT devices in response to user instructions. |
| US10353479B2 |
Display apparatus and display apparatus control method
A display apparatus, which improves operability in a case where operations are performed by plural indicators, and a display apparatus control method. A detection unit that detects an operation performed by a first indicator on a screen and an operation performed by a second indicator on the screen, and an invalid determination unit that receives an indication which causes the operations to be invalid are included. In a case where the indication is received after the detection unit detects the operation performed by the second indicator, and, thereafter, detects the operation performed by the first indicator, the invalid determination unit causes the operation performed by the second indicator to be invalid. |
| US10353477B2 |
Custom gestures
In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a social graph that includes user nodes and edges connecting the user nodes; identifying, based on the social graph, a set of second users corresponding to second-user nodes that are within a specified social degree of separation from a first-user node corresponding to a first user; determining, based on the social graph, that a particular feature is enabled on computing devices associated with at least a threshold number of the identified set of second users; and enabling the particular feature on a computing device associated with the first user. |
| US10353476B2 |
Efficient gesture processing
Embodiments of the invention describe a system to efficiently execute gesture recognition algorithms. Embodiments of the invention describe a power efficient staged gesture recognition pipeline including multimodal interaction detection, context based optimized recognition, and context based optimized training and continuous learning. Embodiments of the invention further describe a system to accommodate many types of algorithms depending on the type of gesture that is needed in any particular situation. Examples of recognition algorithms include but are not limited to, HMM for complex dynamic gestures (e.g. write a number in the air), Decision Trees (DT) for static poses, peak detection for coarse shake/whack gestures or inertial methods (INS) for pitch/roll detection. |
| US10353475B2 |
Automated E-tran application
Techniques for text entry using gestures are disclosed. As disclosed, a camera may capture a frame and the face of the user can be detected therein. Landmarks can be aligned to the face in the captured frame. A left eye image and a right eye image may be extracted from the captured frame. The left eye image and the right image each may be resized and compared to a calibration template. A direction of eye gaze may be determined based upon the comparison. A character or word may be predicted based upon the determination of the direction of eye gaze and a known configuration of an eye gaze board (e.g., an E-tran board). The predicted character or word can be included as a part of a text-based message. |
| US10353471B2 |
Haptic spatialization system
A system is provided that controls a haptic effect experienced at a peripheral device. The system receives a haptic effect definition including haptic data. The system further receives spatialization data including: a distance of the haptic effect; a direction of the haptic effect; or a flow of the haptic effect. The system further includes modifying the haptic effect definition based on the received spatialization data. The system further includes sending a haptic instruction and the modified haptic effect definition to the peripheral device. The system further includes causing one or more haptic output devices to produce one or more haptic effects based on the modified haptic effect definition at the peripheral device in response to the haptic instruction. |
| US10353464B2 |
Gaze and saccade based graphical manipulation
A system is disclosed which may include an eye tracking device and a processor. The eye tracking device may be for determining a gaze direction of a user. The processor may be configured to cause a first image to be displayed on a display device. The processor may also be configured to determine a velocity of a saccade by a user based at least in part on the gaze direction. The processor may further be configured to modify the first image to generate a second image based at least in part on the velocity of the saccade. Modifying the first image may include altering an image quality of an area of the first image, and the area may be selected based at least in part on the velocity of the saccade. |
| US10353460B2 |
Eye and head tracking device
An apparatus and method of use for tracking eye and head movement comprising (1) at least one optoelectronic array sensor or optical flow sensor formed of a plurality of optoelectronic sensor cells; (2) a body configured to support the optoelectronic array sensor with focusing means along with a source of light with collimating means in front of and in proximity to an eye of a user; (3) an optical focusing means to focus an image of the ocular surface of the user on the optoelectronic array sensor; (4) a focusing lens with a source of light; (5) a means to detect blinking; (6) a driver configured to receive signals from the sensor array to generate coordinate signals corresponding to changes in the position of the ocular surface relative to the sensor array; and (7) a means to detect user's additional input and gestures. |
| US10353459B2 |
Controlling graphic field of view by operating head mounted display
An immersive head-mounted display (IHMD) system including an IHMD that includes at least one gyroscope and a hardware data transmission component operable to transmit data received from the at least one gyroscope. The system includes a control device communicatively that includes an input interface operable to accept an input from an external controller interface and a processing unit having one or more hardware processors. The processing unit operative to: generate a graphic field of view using at least a portion of the graphical data; generate, based on data received from the at least one gyroscope, a modified graphic field of view within the portion of the graphical data; identify a specific target from a plurality of potential targets within the modified graphic field of view; receive an input from the input interface, wherein the input is directed towards the specific target. |
| US10353455B2 |
Power management in multi-channel 3D stacked DRAM
A three-dimensional stacked (3DS) memory module includes multiple memory chips physically integrated with a data I/O chip. The data I/O chip includes multiple data interfaces and multiple respectively corresponding data buffers. A memory controller routes data traffic through all available data interfaces for maximum bandwidth. In some circumstances, the memory controller directs the data I/O chip to de-activate one or more of the data interfaces (for example, to reduce power consumption). All subsequent data traffic to and from the memory module is routed through the remaining active interfaces. All physical addresses in the 3DS memory module are addressable through the remaining active interfaces. In some circumstances, the memory controller directs the data I/O chip to re-activate some or all of the de-activated data interfaces. Once re-activated, subsequent data traffic to and from the memory module can again be routed through all active interfaces. |
| US10353448B2 |
Computer mainboard, voltage supply module and method for voltage supply of a computer mainboard
A computer mainboard includes components intended for operating a computer, a control logic that controls voltage supply of the computer mainboard, and a connector plug that receives at least one supply voltage (+12V DC) specified for the computer mainboard, an auxiliary voltage (Vin_ext_DC) and a monitoring signal (Vin_ext_OK) that indicates the presence of an external supply voltage (VEXT_DC, VEXT_AC) that has a predetermined specification, wherein the control logic is configured to detect the monitoring signal (Vin_ext_OK) via the connector plug and, after detection of the monitoring signal (Vin_ext_OK), to generate a first control signal (EN_REG_EB#) and output it to the outside via the connector plug so that, depending thereon, an external voltage supply device can be activated to provide the at least one supply voltage (+12V DC) specified for the computer mainboard from the external supply voltage (VEXT_DC, VEXT_AC). |
| US10353447B2 |
Current in-rush mitigation for power-up of embedded memories
A programmable logic circuit such as a finite state machine is provided that is configured to determine a memory array power-up sequence from a configuration signal to successively enable each memory array. A delay circuit triggers an initial memory bank in each enabled memory array to power-up without a delay. The delay circuit then counts responsive to a clock to determine a delay between a successive triggering of remaining memory banks in each enabled memory array to power-up. |
| US10353446B2 |
Systems and methods of adaptive thermal control for information handling systems
Systems and methods of adaptive thermal control are provided for information handling system platforms that may be implemented to automate and scale fan control settings by making the fan control settings relative to a reported component thermal control parameter value from a component of an information handling system platform, such as a CPU or other heat generating component. In one example, bounds for system use of vendor or component manufacturer-reported thermal control parameter values may be set for system cooling so as to confine use of these values within information handling system platform limits characterized by a manufacturer of an information handling system platform. |
| US10353445B2 |
Multi-phase heat dissipating device for an electronic device
A device that includes a region comprising an integrated device, and a heat dissipating device coupled to the region comprising the integrated device. The heat dissipating device is configured to dissipate heat away from the region. The heat dissipating device includes a fluid, an evaporator configured to evaporate the fluid, a condenser configured to condense the fluid, an inner wall coupled to the evaporator and the condenser, an outer shell encapsulating the fluid, the evaporator, the condenser and the inner wall, an evaporation portion configured to channel an evaporated fluid from the evaporator to the condenser, wherein the evaporation portion is at least partially defined by the inner wall, and a collection portion configured to channel a condensed fluid from the condenser to the evaporator, wherein the collection portion is at least partially defined by the inner wall. The heat dissipating device may be a multi-phase heat dissipating device. |
| US10353441B2 |
Alignment members
Example alignment members are provided herein. In one example, the alignment member includes a frame member, a stiffener member, a bracket member, and a spring member. The frame member includes a set of roller bushings. The stiffener member includes a set of cam members. The bracket member to receive the stiffener member. The spring member is connected to the stiffener member. The spring member to expand and contract based on the position of the set of roller bushings. |
| US10353440B2 |
Housing and electronic device using the same
A housing includes a metal base and a non-conductive member. The metal base has an internal surface and a plurality of gap. The non-conductive member covers at least a portion of the internal surface of the metal base, and the non-conductive member is formed on the bottom of the at least one gap. The metal base is spaced by the gaps to form a plurality of metal sheets and at least one main body. Each gap is completely filled with one dielectric member. The metal sheets and the at least one main body are all bonded with the dielectric member and are electrically isolated with each other. |
| US10353437B1 |
Coupled structure and electronic device
A coupled structure is capable of suppressing breakage of a hook member and keeping the coupled state between members. An electronic device includes the coupled structure. A coupled structure is a keyboard unit coupled to a main body chassis. The coupled structure includes an engagement hole on the keyboard unit and a hook member that protrudes from an upper face of a support plate on the main body chassis and can be engaged with the engagement hole. The support plate has a plate spring capable of elastic displacement with respect to a peripheral part. The hook member is on the plate spring. |
| US10353435B2 |
Electronic device system with a configurable display
Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a keyboard portion that includes a plurality of keys; a display portion that includes a first display interconnect for operating the electronic device in a first configuration, and a second display interconnect for operating the electronic device in a second configuration; and a docking portion that includes a keyboard interconnect configured to be mated with at least one of the first display interconnect and the second display interconnect. |
| US10353434B2 |
Flexible electronic device
A flexible electronic device includes a base substrate and first and second lines disposed thereon. The first and second lines extend in a first direction and are arranged in a second direction. Each of the first and second lines includes a first conductive layer including first and second portions alternately disposed with each other, and second conductive layers respectively overlapped with the first portions in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions. The second conductive layer is not overlapped with the second portions of the first conductive layer in the third direction. The first and second conductive layers have a first modulus and a second modulus, respectively. A first width in the second direction of each of the first portions is smaller than a second width in the second direction of each of the second portions. |
| US10353433B2 |
Image processing method and apparatus for curved display device
An image processing method and apparatus for a curved display device are provided. The image processing method includes acquiring physical curvature information related to the display device, determining a center region of an input image based on the physical curvature information, generating a pixel-by-pixel spatial indexed gain based on the determined center region of the input image, and correcting a pixel value of the input image by using the pixel-by-pixel spatial indexed gain. |
| US10353432B2 |
Portable computer display structures
An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components. |
| US10353430B2 |
Wearable device and electronic apparatus
Provided are a wearable device and an electronic apparatus, the wearable device including a waterproof member. The wearable device includes a window member having a bent structure. The waterproof member is disposed in the bent window member, thereby preventing a space into which water may leak and providing a wearable device in which a flexible connector passes through the waterproof member and is connected to a driving module below the flexible connector. |
| US10353426B2 |
Front-facing camera and maximized display screen of a mobile device
A mobile electronic device, for example a smartphone, may feature thin or curved borders at the left, right, top, and/or bottom edge of the display screen. To accommodate front-facing optical sensor(s) and/or emitter(s) despite a border that is too thin (e.g., too thin for a front camera module and lens), two or more corners of the display panel have a cutout, and the optical sensor(s) and/or emitter(s) are disposed, at least in part, in the areas of these cutouts at the corners. The cutouts may have a convex shape for the most part, thereby maximizing the remaining screen area. At least one embodiment may display scrollable screen content that extends over the entire height of the screen, such that the uppermost part is displayed between two cutouts. To adjust the layout, the elements displayed on the screen may be categorized by relevance. |
| US10353415B2 |
Voltage regulator having an overheat detection circuit and test terminal
To provide a voltage regulator capable of switching a voltage of an output terminal from an internal voltage to an external voltage while suppressing an increase in circuit scale. The voltage regulator includes a voltage output circuit configured to generate a constant internal voltage lower than an external voltage applied to an input terminal from the external voltage and supplying the constant internal voltage to an output terminal, a temperature sensing circuit configured to decrease an output voltage of an output node thereof according to a rise in temperature, an overheat detection circuit connected to the output node of the temperature sensing circuit and a test terminal, and a voltage detection circuit connected to the output node of the temperature sensing circuit and the test terminal. |
| US10353407B2 |
Demand management system for fluid networks
The invention provides a method of demand management for fluid networks. The method includes the steps of providing a computer controlled fluid network for delivery of fluid to at least one customer (14), maintaining a real time database (16) within the computer controlled fluid network of predetermined parameters, requesting a flow rate and time of delivery of said fluid from the fluid network through a user interface (22) to a customer (20), determining, using predetermined parameters from the real time database (16), the availability (24) of providing delivery of fluid from the fluid network to the customer (14) based on hydraulic capacity of the fluid network, and, if the hydraulic capacity is available, calculating parameters (38) using the real time database (16) to deliver fluid to the customer (14) through the computer controlled fluid network. |
| US10353403B2 |
Autonomous flying device, control method of autonomous flying device, and non-transitory recording medium
An autonomous flying device that tracks a moving object and flies includes a sensor that obtains first information related to a velocity of the moving object, a controller that controls flight of the autonomous flying device, and a driver that drives the autonomous flying device, the controller setting a velocity of the autonomous flying device in accordance with the first information so that the velocity of the autonomous flying device increases as a distance between the moving object and the autonomous flying device increases, the driver causing the autonomous flying device to fly at the velocity set by the controller. |
| US10353399B2 |
Polymorphic path planning for robotic devices
Provided is a robot-implemented, real-time, process to plan a coverage path, the process including: obtaining environment-sensor data indicating distances from the robot to surfaces in a portion of a working environment; obtaining odometry-sensor data; based on the environment-sensor data and the odometry-sensor data, determining at least a part of a coverage path of the robot through the working environment; and commanding an electric-motor driver to move the robot along the at least part of the path. |
| US10353396B2 |
Vehicle periphery monitoring device
A vehicle periphery monitoring device includes: a peripheral image acquisition unit that acquires a peripheral image output from an imaging unit that images a periphery of a vehicle; an idling determination unit that determines whether a wheel is idling based on a physical quantity of the wheel of the vehicle; and a display controller that displays the peripheral image on a display, and changes a display form of a predicted course of the wheel on the peripheral image according to an idling state of the wheel. |
| US10353393B2 |
Method and system for improving stability of autonomous driving vehicles
In one embodiment, perception information is received, the perception information perceiving a driving scenario of an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV). A path from a first location to a second location is planned and determined based on a driving scenario obtained based on the perception information. A tolerance area along the determined path is determined based on the perception information. The autonomous driving vehicle is driven within the tolerance area according to the path. No lateral error is committed if the autonomous driving vehicle is moving within the tolerance area. A lateral error is considered committed only if the autonomous driving vehicle is moving outside of the tolerance area. |
| US10353382B2 |
Control member with electronic evaluation of the haptic feedback
An assembly consisting of a control member which comprises a carrier, an operating part movably supported on the carrier, an electromagnetic actuator comprising an armature and a coil for driving the operating part movingly relative to the carrier is provided. The assembly further comprises an electronic control system connected in an electrically conductive manner with the electromagnetic actuator for applying a control voltage to the electromagnetic actuator for a predetermined control period in a control step in order to generate a haptic feedback; a measuring circuit connected in an electrically conductive manner to the electromagnetic actuator for measuring a current present at the electromagnetic actor and for generating a measuring signal proportional thereto; and an evaluation unit connected in an electrically conductive manner at least to the measuring circuit and designed, in a measuring step offset in time relative to the control step, to apply a measuring voltage to the electromagnetic actuator by the electronic control system for a predetermined test period shorter than the control period, in order to measure by the measuring circuit the current which arises at the electromagnetic actuator as the test period elapses due to the application of the measuring voltage and to generate a measuring signal proportional thereto, and in order to obtain a characteristic value of the actuator based on the measuring signal. |
| US10353380B2 |
Tool identification system
A tool identification system for fitting to a tool includes a data memory configured to store data specific to the tool, and a standardized data interface configured to provide the data for a superordinate device having a corresponding data interface. The data memory is included in a microprocessor system configured to keep the standardized data interface ready, with the result that the data in the data memory can be read or written by a device using the microprocessor system and using the standardized data interface. |
| US10353379B2 |
Manufacturing process data collection and analytics
Techniques are described for receiving visualizing two-dimensional (2D) metric data in connection with a three-dimensional (3D) visualization data of a manufacturing process. In one example, a 3D visualization of machine-related data from a process session for manufacturing a particular workpiece is presented, the manufacturing process performed by a machine operating in 3D, the machine-related data associated with a path taken by a tool or end-effector associated with the machine and/or the machine itself during the manufacturing process session. At least one 2D data set is provided representing a metric associated with manufacturing process session. A particular set is selected for presentation within the presented 3D visualization of the machine-related data. A connection between values of the 2D metric set and the machine-related data of the 3D visualization is determined and, based on the connection, the selected 2D metric set is incorporated into the 3D visualization of the machine-related data. |
| US10353377B2 |
Method and apparatus for mapping a region of a body
A method of generating a topographic map of a region of a body for the manufacture of a body fitting article to be fitted to the region of the body. The method allows for the resultant topographical map of the body feature to be coupled to an anatomical and functional datum on the body. The method involves use of a contact probe which is configured to generate positional data which defines the surface it is drawn across. The method comprises the steps of urging a contact probe towards the outer surface of the body such that the contact probe is touching the outer surface of the body or separated from the outer surface of the body only by a barrier layer which is flattened against the outer surface of the body by the probe. The contact probe is drawn over the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located such that the contact probe generates 3D positional data of the surface of the outer surface of the body in the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located. |
| US10353373B2 |
Machine tool thermal displacement and magnification correction adjustment
A machine tool includes a workpiece holding unit to hold a workpiece. A tool holding unit holds a tool. At least one of the workpiece holding unit and the tool holding unit is drivingly rotatable or drivingly movable in a predetermined direction to machine the workpiece with the tool. Temperature sensors are attached to members constituting the machine tool. An estimator calculates an environmental temperature system thermal displacement amount due to a heat source outside the machine tool. A correction magnification processor calculates an environmental temperature system thermal displacement correction amount. Another estimator calculates a driving system thermal displacement amount due to a heat source in the machine tool. A thermal displacement correction amount adder obtains and outputs a total thermal displacement correction amount based on which the machine tool performs thermal displacement correction control. |
| US10353371B2 |
Method and system for safety-relevant input to a control system
A system and a method for safety relevant input to a control system, the control system including a PLC which includes a non-safety control module for controlling non-safety processes, and a safety control module for controlling functional safety of processes, the system further including an operator panel for user selection of safety-related object input, wherein the system includes two communication paths between the operator panel and the safety control module, that each of the communication paths uses a different communication protocol, that each communication path goes through the non-safety control module to and from the safety control module, that the first communication path transfers object code and the second communication path transfers masked object code. |
| US10353370B2 |
Programmable logic controller, control method thereof and contorl program thereof
A programmable logic controller (10) is connected to external equipment (40) through a serial communication unit (30), and the programmable logic controller (10) includes: a memory (7), including a user program (11) and a setting document (13), where the user program (11) records both of a command for the communication interface device and command target information thereof, and the setting document (13) saves address information corresponding to the command target information; and a processor (8), reading the user program (11) and the setting document (13) to execute the command. |
| US10353367B2 |
Hot cutover box
The disclosed hot cutover box creates an electronic virtual bypass around a terminal strip to which existing control system, new control system, and final control element connections may be made, thereby allowing migration from an existing to a new control system to take place. Sensors allow measurement of a current signal without disrupting electrical continuity and connectors allow the hot cutover box to be introduced to the circuit with no disruption to the controller output. Once the hot cutover box is in place, wiring connections can be removed from the terminal strip as the hot cutover box effectively provides a parallel current pathway around the terminal strip. |
| US10353366B2 |
Customization method of motor control device and motor control device
In a customization method of a motor control device, a customization module for executing a modifying operation of a specific function in a customizing element is formed. A customization module group is configured by a set of customization modules. The user can form a user module for executing an operation related to the specific function in the customizing element. A buffer memory accessible from both the customization module and the user module is provided. The customization module is configured to execute the operation related to the specific function based on data received from the user module via the buffer memory. |
| US10353362B2 |
Method and system for predictive air filter maintenance for sustained indoor air quality
Systems and methods for maintaining indoor air quality are disclosed. According to embodiments, air quality data measurements and associated dates/times may be received from smart sensors associated with an indoor space. Based on the air quality data detected by the smart sensors, a predictive air quality model for the indoor space may be generated, e.g., by plotting a time series for the air quality data and deriving a linear progression based on the plotted time series. A future time when the air quality for the indoor space will reach a threshold air quality level, above which an allergic or asthmatic reaction may occur in a user, may be predicted using the predictive air quality model. An indication may be displayed notifying a user that an air filter associated with the indoor space should be replaced at or before the predicted future time to prevent an allergic or asthmatic reaction. |
| US10353360B2 |
Method of smart scene management using big data pattern analysis
An automation system including sensors that detect threats within a secured area, a plurality of prospective events defined within a memory of the automation system, each event including at least a physical change in an environment of the secured area, a time of execution of the physical change and a corresponding actuator that causes the physical change, a processor of the automation system that periodically activates the corresponding actuator at the time of each of the plurality of events, a processor that monitors each of the plurality of sensors for activation by an authorized human user and that saves a record of each activation to a cloud memory and a cloud processor that monitors the saved activation records of each sensor over a time period, determines a difference between the saved activations and the plurality of events and that modifies the plurality of events based upon the determined differences. |
| US10353358B2 |
Rig control system
Systems and methods for controlling a drilling rig. The system includes a first layer including a plurality of subsystem controllers coupled with a plurality of rig subsystems, the plurality of subsystem controllers being configured to control operating parameters of the plurality of rig subsystems. The system also includes a second layer configured to receive information from the first layer based on an operation of the plurality of rig subsystems, and to provide control of the plurality of rig subsystems. The system further includes a third layer configured to execute one or more process applications and to provide a task-based command to the second layer. |
| US10353357B2 |
Systems and methods for combined active and passive cooling of an information handling resource
In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor and an air mover control system for controlling at least one air mover configured to drive airflow to one or more components of the information handling system. The air mover control system may be configured to read from an information handling resource of the information handling system, wherein the information handling resource comprises an active cooling system, a fault condition cooling requirement defining a minimum airflow required by the information handling resource from the at least one air mover in presence of a fault condition of the active cooling system. The air mover control system may also be configured to read from the information handling resource a variable indicating whether the fault condition of the active cooling system exists. The air mover control system may also be configured to, responsive to the variable indicating the fault condition exists, determine a speed for the at least one air mover to satisfy the fault condition cooling requirement and cause the at least one air mover to operate at the speed. |
| US10353354B2 |
Model predictive control device, control method of model predictive control device, information processing program and recording medium
The present invention simplifies the processing for compensating an influence for a controlled quantity generated from shaping interference in motion control. A controller (10) as a model predictive control device computes an error between an actually measured value of a controlled quantity in a certain action cycle when shaping interfering is applied and a predictive value of the controlled quantity in the certain action cycle, i.e., the model predictive error, and corrects the predictive value in the action cycle after the certain action cycle by using the computed model predictive error. |
| US10353341B2 |
Image forming apparatus and method of controlling fuser
An image forming apparatus comprises a fuser to fuse a print sheet having a surface on which toner is developed, the fuser including a heating element, and a controller to control a number of waveforms of an alternating current (AC) power to be supplied to the heating element, within a control cycle to control the fuser to fuse the print sheet at a target temperature and to vary the control cycle, according to a temperature of the fuser. |
| US10353338B2 |
Sensor unit and image forming apparatus
There is provided a configuration in which a foreign object is less likely to drop onto a detection surface of a sensor when a protection member moves. The protection member is disposed above the sensor movably between a first position and a second position, and has a detection hole formed to expose a detection surface of the sensor at the first position. The protection member covers the detection surface in a part, in which the detection hole is not formed, at the second position. A protruding wall portion is provided at least at an upstream edge of the detection hole, with respect to a direction in which the protection member moves from the second position to the first position, so as to protrude upward from a top surface of the protection member. |
| US10353337B2 |
Image forming apparatus including optical print head
An image forming apparatus includes an optical print head, an optical print head moving mechanism, an abutting portion, a projected portion, an opposing portion, and a preventing portion provided on the projected portion so that in a state in which a drum cartridge is dismounted from a main assembly of the image forming apparatus, the preventing portion is contacted to the opposing portion by movement of the optical print head moved by the moving mechanism toward a side downstream of the exposure position with respect to the movement direction and prevents further movement of the optical print head in the movement direction and so that in a state in which the drum cartridge is mounted in the main assembly and the abutting portion contacts the drum cartridge, the preventing portion is in non-contact with the opposing portion. |
| US10353334B2 |
Printing methods
A method for determining coat weight of a printed transparent electrophotographic composition is described, in which a calibration composition is added to a transparent liquid electrophotographic composition to produce a test composition, the calibration composition comprising a carrier liquid, a polymer resin, and at least 5 wt. % of an optical brightening agent based on the total solids content of the calibration composition. The test composition is electrophotographically printed onto a test substrate to produce the printed transparent electrophotographic ink composition; the fluorescence of the printed transparent electrophotographic composition is measured; and the coat weight of the printed transparent electrophotographic composition is determine based on the fluorescence of the printed transparent electrophotographic composition. |
| US10353332B2 |
Image forming apparatus including sensor having substrate on which light-emitting element and light-receiving element are provided
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image, a reference member, a sensor including a substrate, a light-emitting element provided on the substrate, a light-receiving element provided on the substrate, and a blocking member provided between the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element on the substrate, the sensor configured to output an output value based on a light reception result of the light-receiving element, a memory storing data related to a relationship between a measurement condition and an offset value, and a controller configured to control the sensor based on a plurality of measurement conditions to acquire an output value corresponding to a measurement result of reflected light from the reference member, and determine a measurement condition for measuring the image based on the acquired output value and the data stored in the memory. |
| US10353325B2 |
Liquid electrophotographic composition
The present disclosure relates to a liquid electrophotographic composition comprising: a polymer resin comprising a side group comprising a cross-linkable moiety; and a carrier liquid. |
| US10353315B2 |
Image forming apparatus that sequentially executes adjustment operations corresponding to a plurality of adjustment items
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming device that forms an image on a recording material. The apparatus further includes an adjuster that sequentially executes adjustment operations corresponding to plural adjustment items which are selected in advance. The apparatus further includes a display that displays information indicating that a setting in which an adjustment result is to be reflected is newly generated when the setting is newly generated during execution of the adjustment operations. |
| US10353313B2 |
Image forming apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium storing program
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming component that forms an image on a recording medium by using a white color material and a color material other than the white color material, and a controller that controls a color material amount of the white color material to differ depending on a position where an image that uses the white color material is formed in order of formation of images that use respective color materials in the image forming component. |
| US10353311B2 |
White toner for electrostatic charge image development and image forming method
A white toner for electrostatic charge image development contains a toner particle that includes a toner base particle containing a binder resin, a white colorant, and a releasing agent, and an external additive, wherein the toner particle contains, as the external additive, a fatty acid metal salt particle having a volume-based median diameter in a range of 0.5 to 1.5 μm, and an average circularity of the toner particles is in a range of 0.870 to 0.950. |
| US10353309B2 |
Electrostatic image developing toner
Provided is an electrostatic image developing toner comprising a toner base particle containing a binder resin and a releasing agent, wherein the binder resin comprises an amorphous vinyl resin and a crystalline polyester resin; a weight-average molecular weight of the electrostatic image developing toner is in the range of 50000 to 90000, when calculated from a chromatogram which represents a molecular weight distribution and is measured by gel permeation chromatography; a ratio of content of a resin component having a molecular weight of 100000 or more is in the range of 10 to 20% by area, in the chromatogram which represents the molecular weight distribution; the crystalline polyester resin has a melting point in the range of 65 to 85° C.; and, a ratio of content of the crystalline polyester resin in the binder resin is in the range of 5 to 20% by mass. |
| US10353308B2 |
Toner
Provided is a toner, including a toner particle containing a toner base particle and a fine particle, wherein the fine particle includes a composite particle each having a surface covered with a condensation product of at least one kind of organosilicon compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (1) and a compound represented by the following formula (2), wherein the fine particle is stuck in a state of being embedded in a surface of the toner base particle, and wherein a coverage of a composition containing the organosilicon compound with respect to the surface of the toner base particle excluding the fine particle is 0.1% by area or more and 40.0% by area or less: |
| US10353307B2 |
Bright toner, method for producing bright toner, and image-forming apparatus
Provided here are toners and image forming apparatus and methods for the formation of a bright image with excellent brightness and concealability. A bright toner according to an embodiment comprises a plurality of toner particles containing a bright pigment and a binder resin, and has a volume particle diameter distribution with a coefficient of variation CV of 0.26 or more. |
| US10353306B2 |
Method for producing negatively chargeable toner, and negatively chargeable toner
To provide an efficient method for producing a negatively chargeable toner in which a carbon black (as a colorant) is well dispersed and which has high chargeability, has excellent transfer efficiency, prevent a white spot and provides an image with sufficient image density. Disclosed is a method for producing a negatively chargeable toner, the method including: a suspension step of obtaining a suspension in which droplets of a polymerizable monomer composition containing at least a polymerizable monomer, a carbon black, a softening agent and a charge control agent, which is a specific, sulfonic acid group-containing copolymer, are dispersed, by suspending the polymerizable monomer composition in an aqueous dispersion medium containing a dispersion stabilizer, and a step of obtaining colored resin particles by suspension polymerization using the suspension in the presence of a polymerization initiator. |
| US10353305B2 |
Electrophotographic photoreceptor and image formation device
An electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising at least a photosensitive layer on a conductive substrate, wherein the photosensitive layer is a laminate having a charge transport layer and a charge generation layer, the charge transport layer contains four or more types of compounds each having a maximum absorption wavelength falling within a wavelength range of from 300 nm to 600 nm in a tetrahydrofuran solution at 25° C., and maximum absorption wavelengths falling within the wavelength range of at least four types of the compounds of said four or more types of the compounds are separated from each other by 10 nm or more. |
| US10353304B2 |
Imprint templates with alignment marks and methods of forming imprint patterns using the same
There is provided a method of performing a nanoimprint lithography process. The method includes providing an imprint template having field patterns and an alignment mark. The field patterns are defined by a concave and convex surface profile of each of field regions of the imprint template, and the alignment mark is embedded in a boundary region of the imprint template. A resist layer is formed on a substrate having a reference alignment mark. The field patterns are imprinted on the resist layer to embed the field patterns into the resist layer while the imprint template is aligned with the substrate using the alignment mark and the reference alignment mark. Related imprint template structures are also provided. |
| US10353303B2 |
Lithographic apparatus and method for loading a substrate
A lithographic apparatus includes a support table and a gas extraction system. The gas extraction system is configured to extract gas from a gap between a base surface of the support table and a substrate through at least one gas extraction opening when the substrate is being lowered onto the support table. The lithographic apparatus is configured such that gas is extracted from the gap at a first loading flow rate when the distance between the substrate and the support plane is greater than a threshold distance and gas is extracted from the gap at a second loading flow rate when the distance between the substrate and the support plane is less than the threshold distance, wherein the second loading flow rate is lower than the first loading flow rate. |
| US10353302B2 |
Movable body drive method and movable body drive system, pattern formation method and apparatus, exposure method and apparatus, and device manufacturing method
In an exposure operation, as a second stage is moved in a direction parallel to a predetermined plane, another head different from a plurality of heads faces a grating section instead of one head of the plurality of heads, and positional information of the second stage is measured by multiple heads including remaining heads and the another head, the remaining heads excluding the one head of the plurality of heads, and correction information is acquired for the positional information obtained from the another head, based on the positional information obtained from the plurality of heads including the one head. |
| US10353301B2 |
Movable body drive method and movable body drive system, pattern formation method and apparatus, exposure method and apparatus, and device manufacturing method
In an exposure operation, as a second stage is moved in a direction parallel to a predetermined plane, another head different from a plurality of heads faces a grating section instead of one head of the plurality of heads, and positional information of the second stage is measured by multiple heads including remaining heads and the another head, the remaining heads excluding the one head of the plurality of heads, and correction information is acquired for the positional information obtained from the another head, based on the positional information obtained from the plurality of heads including the one head. |
| US10353299B2 |
Lithography method, determination method, information processing apparatus, storage medium, and method of manufacturing article
The present invention provides a method of forming a first layer including a layout of first shot regions each having a first size and a second layer including a layout of second shot regions each having a second size corresponding to a size including at least two first shot regions to be overlaid on each other, by first processing of forming the first layer in a process including scanning exposure and second processing of forming the second layer, the method including determining, for each of the first shot regions, a scanning direction when performing scanning exposure for the first shot region in the first processing so that combinations each including the scanning directions and the at least two first shot regions included in the second shot region in the first processing are identical in at least some of the second shot regions. |
| US10353296B2 |
Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method
An immersion lithographic apparatus has adaptations to prevent or reduce bubble formation in one or more gaps in the substrate table by preventing bubbles escaping from the gap into the beam path and/or extracting bubbles that may form in the gap. |
| US10353295B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating a predetermined three-dimensional contour of an optical component and/or a wafer
A method for generating a predetermined three-dimensional contour of a component and/or a wafer comprises: (a) determining a deviation of an existing three-dimensional contour of the component and/or the wafer from the predetermined three-dimensional contour; (b) calculating at least one three-dimensional arrangement of laser pulses having one or more parameter sets defining the laser pulses for correcting the determined existing deviation of the three-dimensional contour from the predetermined three-dimensional contour; and (c) applying the calculated at least one three-dimensional arrangement of laser pulses on the component and/or the wafer for generating the predetermined three-dimensional contour. |
| US10353294B2 |
Illumination optical assembly, exposure device, and device manufacturing method
An illumination optical system includes a fly's-eye lens having a back focal plane arranged on a pupil plane of the illumination optical system or in a vicinity of the pupil plane; a first spatial light modulator which is arranged on an incident side of the fly's-eye lens and which includes a plurality of first mirror elements; a first optical system arranged in an optical path between the first spatial light modulator and the fly's-eye lens; a second spatial light modulator arranged in an optical path between the first optical system and the fly's-eye lens and which includes a plurality of second mirror elements; and a polarizing element arranged in the optical path between the first spatial light modulator and the fly's-eye lens. |
| US10353291B2 |
Method for forming photosensitive resin layer, method for producing photoresist pattern, and method for producing plated molded article
A method of forming a photosensitive resin layer including laminating a photosensitive resin layer including a chemically amplified positive-type photosensitive resin composition which includes an acid generator which generates an acid upon light exposure and generates an acid by heating on a metal surface having catalytic activity, a resin whose solubility in alkali increases under the action of an acid, and an organic solvent, on an catalytic activity-containing metal surface of a substrate; and heating the photosensitive resin layer, so that the solubility in alkali of the photosensitive resin layer increases as the layer becomes closer to an interface with the substrate. |
| US10353290B2 |
Photoresist composition for extreme ultraviolet and method of forming photoresist pattern using the same
The disclosed embodiments provide a photoresist composition for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and a method of forming a photoresist pattern using the same. The photoresist composition includes an out-of-band (OOB) absorbing material absorbing light of a wavelength of 100 nm to 300 nm. |
| US10353286B2 |
Imprint method, imprint apparatus, and article manufacturing method
An imprint method includes: before contacting a mold with an imprint material on a target shot region, obtaining relative position of the target shot region with respect to the mold, and performing first alignment between the target shot region and the mold by driving a correction unit configured to correct the relative position of the target shot region; after contacting the mold with the imprint material on the target shot region, performing second alignment between the target shot region and the mold by driving the correction unit; and performing the imprint process on the target shot region after the second alignment. The first alignment includes alignment performed based on a driving amount of the correction unit in the second alignment for another shot region where the imprint process has been performed earlier than in the target shot region. |
| US10353280B2 |
Optically enhanced solid-state light converters
A light converter (200) comprises: a solid-state light conversion material (201) that generates emission light from excitation light incident on its surface; a filler layer (230, 240) on the surface of the solid-state light conversion material (201); and an optical coating (220, 250) on the filler layer. The optical coating (220, 250) may be a thin film, such as an anti-reflective coating (220) and/or a high-reflective coating (250). A metallic coating (260) may additionally be provided. The light converter (200) may be used for an optical device, such as a phosphor wheel or automotive headlight. |
| US10353272B2 |
Clamping and mounting accessories for motion picture lighting equipment
A support pin is engaged with a collar, as affixed to a mount, by an engaging mechanism between the support pin and the collar, which engaging mechanism provides interchangeability, index-ability and positive locking between the support pin and the collar. Motion picture lighting and rigging equipment is secured to the support pin. The engaging mechanism includes a V-shaped or other configured reception on or in the collar with a cross-pin or similarly other configured portion on the support pin (e.g., non-circular cross-sectional configurations such as a hexagon). A linchpin is placed though mating openings in the collar and support pin to lock the two together when the mating openings are aligned. Two or more crossing V-shaped receptions or non-circular cross-sectional configurations provide a variety of angular orientations of the support pin, especially for bent support pins, with respect to the collar. |
| US10353270B2 |
System and method for generating an optical frequency standard
A system for generating an optical frequency standard is described. The system is based on a two-color approach and includes a first laser source that generates a first laser output at a first frequency and a second laser source that generates a second laser output at a second frequency corresponding. The first and second laser outputs are then respectively input into first and second harmonic generators to form frequency-doubled first and second laser outputs. The system also includes a two-color stabilization arrangement to stabilize the sum of the frequencies generated by first and second laser sources, including, for example, an interaction region incorporating a laser active material. The interaction region can be a gas reference cell and the laser active material can be Rubidium (in vapor form) having a two-photon transition. |
| US10353268B2 |
Acousto-optic element, acousto-optic element array, and display apparatus including the acousto-optic element
Provided are an acousto-optic element, an acousto-optic element array, and a display apparatus including the acousto-optic element array. The acousto-optic element includes: an acousto-optic modulator which includes an acousto-optic layer formed of an acousto-optic material; a light supplier which supplies light to the acousto-optic modulator in a first direction; a first sound-wave modulator which applies first elastic waves to the acousto-optic modulator in a second direction; and a second sound-wave modulator which applies second elastic waves to the acousto-optic modulator in a third direction. The light supplied from the light supplier to the acousto-optic modulator is deflected by diffraction caused by the first elastic waves applied from the first sound-wave modulator and diffraction caused by the second elastic waves applied from the second sound-wave modulator, and is output from the acousto-optic modulator through a front side of the acousto-optic modulator. |
| US10353265B2 |
Electrophoretic fluids
This invention relates to electrophoretic fluids, the use of these fluids for the preparation of an electrophoretic display device, and electrophoretic displays comprising such fluids. |
| US10353263B2 |
Electrochromic element, method of driving the same, optical filter, lens unit, image pick-up apparatus, and window
Provided is an electrochromic element, including: a first electrode and a second electrode, at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode being transparent; a third electrode; and an electrolyte, an anodic organic electrochromic material, and a cathodic organic electrochromic material that are arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode, in which the third electrode is electrically connectable to at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode via the electrolyte, and in which the third electrode has an effective area that is larger than an effective area of the first electrode and an effective area of the second electrode. |
| US10353261B2 |
RGBW liquid crystal panel
The present application discloses a RGBW liquid crystal panel includes a plurality of scanning lines and a plurality of data lines, and a plurality of sub-pixel regions formed by the division of the plurality of scanning lines and the plurality of data lines; each sub-pixel region includes a sub-pixel and a thin film transistor, a gate electrode and a source electrode of each thin film transistor are connected to a scanning line and a data line, respectively, a drain electrode of each thin film transistor is connected to the sub-pixel; wherein, the plurality of sub-pixels includes a plurality of first white sub-pixels and a plurality of second white sub-pixels, the thin film transistor corresponding to the first white sub-pixel and the thin film transistor corresponding to second white sub-pixel have different channel width-length ratio, so that the first white sub-pixel and the second white sub-pixel have different luminance. |
| US10353254B2 |
Electro-optical device and electronic apparatus
An electro-optical device includes a substrate, a first terminal that is formed on the substrate, a second terminal that is formed on the substrate and arranged in a first direction with respect to the first terminal, a third terminal that is formed on the substrate, and arranged in a second direction different from the first direction with respect to the first terminal, and of which the position in the first direction is the same as the first terminal, and a wiring that is formed on the substrate and connected to the third terminal. |
| US10353253B2 |
Mounting substrate and display device
An array substrate includes a glass substrate GS, an alignment mark 29, and first traces 19. The glass substrate GS has a corner portion 30 having an outline defined by a first edge portion 11b1 and a second edge portion 11b2 crossing the first edge portion 11b1. The alignment mark 29 is disposed at the corner portion 30 and used as the positioning index in mounting a driver 21 and a flexible printed circuit board 13. The alignment mark 29 at least includes first and second side portions 29a, 29b parallel to the first and second edge portions 11b1, 11b2, respectively. One end of the second side portion 29b is continuous to one end of the first side portion 29a. The alignment mark 29 has an outline that is on a same plane with a reference line BL connecting other ends of the first side portion 29a and the second side portion 29b linearly. The first traces 19 include inclined portions 31 that are inclined with respect to the first and second side portions 29a, 29b along the reference line BL. |
| US10353248B2 |
Electro-optical device and electronic apparatus
An electro-optical device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an adhesive agent between the first and second substrates, and an inorganic film. The adhesive agent has a first face stuck to the first substrate, a second face stuck to the second substrate, and a third face between the first and second faces. The inorganic film covers the third face on one side of the electro-optical device, a region of the first substrate between the first face and a side of the first substrate on the one side, and a region of the second substrate between the second face and a side of the second substrate on the one side. A distance between the first substrate and the second substrate is less than a distance between the first face and the side of the first substrate, and a distance between the second face and the side of the second substrate. |
| US10353247B2 |
Optical member, optical member producing method, and image display device
An optical member having a base and an underlayer with a region A of surface energy AE and a region B of surface energy BE (BE-AE>0 mN/m), in which a dot of a wavelength-selective reflective cholesteric structure is disposed on the region B, has high pattern position accuracy for the patterns formed with the dots. |
| US10353246B2 |
Liquid crystal display device and polarizer protective film
The present invention aims to provide a liquid crystal display device highly suppressing occurrence of rainbow interference pattern in displayed images. The present invention is a liquid crystal display device including: a back light source, a liquid crystal cell, a color filter, a polarizer, and a polarizer protective film arranged in the stated order, wherein the polarizer protective film has a retardation of not less than 6000 nm, and a difference (nx−ny) of not less than 0.05 between a refractive index (nx) in a slow axis direction that is a highest refractive index direction and a refractive index (ny) in a fast axis direction that is orthogonal to the slow axis direction, and an absorption axis of the polarizer and the slow axis of the polarizer protective film are arranged to form an angle within a range of 0°±30° or 90°±30°. |
| US10353245B2 |
Tunable terahertz achromatic wave plate and a terahertz achromatic range tuning method
A tunable terahertz achromatic wave plate including at least three phase retarders and a tuning device is provided. The at least three phase retarders are sequentially arranged along a first direction, and configured to provide an achromatic range in a terahertz band, so as to reduce a chromatic aberration of a terahertz wave through the tunable terahertz achromatic wave plate in the achromatic range. The at least three phase retarders respectively include a liquid crystal cell. The tuning device is configured to tune a liquid crystal orientation angle of the liquid crystal cell, so as to correspondingly change a birefringence of the at least three phase retarders in the terahertz band. The terahertz wave through the tunable terahertz achromatic wave plate has same phase retardation in the achromatic range. The achromatic range in the terahertz band is determined according to the birefringence of the at least three phase retarders. |
| US10353239B2 |
Method of manufacturing nanowire grid polarizer
The present disclosure discloses a method of manufacturing a nanowire grid polarizer, including: sequentially laminating a first wire grid material layer, a second wire grid material layer and a third wire grid material layer on a substrate; disposing a nano photoresist array on the third wire grid material layer; etching the third wire grid material layer which is not covered by the nano photoresist array by dry-etching; etching the second wire grid material layer which is not covered by the nano photoresist array by wet-etching; etching the first wire grid material layer which is not covered by the nano photoresist array by dry-etching; and removing the nano photoresist array to obtain the nanowire grid polarizer. According to the present disclosure, by disposing multilayer wire grid material film layers having a “sandwich” structure on the substrate, and then by segmentally using the dry-etching method and the wet-etching method in conjunction with different characteristics of materials for the different film layers, the etched thickness for each etching process is reduced, and the defects of a single dry-etching method and a single wet-etching method are avoided. Moreover the manufacture procedure thereof is simple. |
| US10353233B2 |
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment is disclosed. The liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel; a light emitting diode (LED) substrate; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed on the LED substrate; a first diffuser disposed between the plurality of LEDs and the liquid crystal display panel; a bandpass filter being disposed between the plurality of LEDs and the diffuser; and a plurality of focus lenses corresponding to the plurality of LEDs, wherein each of the LEDs includes one of the plurality of focus lenses. |
| US10353231B2 |
Touch display device, touch display panel and method for manufacturing touch display panel
A touch display device, a touch display panel and a method for manufacturing the touch display panel are provided. The touch display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a liquid crystal layer. The first substrate includes a first base, a touch electrode layer and a color filter layer. The touch electrode layer is arranged at any side of the first base, and the first base is divided into an electrode region and a wiring region. A light transmittance of the color filter layer and a light transmittance of the touch electrode layer are capable of compensating for each other, so that a difference between a light transmittance of the first substrate at the electrode region and a light transmittance of the first substrate at the wiring region is smaller than a threshold. |
| US10353228B2 |
Method for manufacturing flexible display substrate
The present invention provides a method for manufacturing flexible display substrate, comprising: providing a carrier substrate and depositing a layer of soluble polymer on the carrier substrate; fabricating a flexible substrate on the soluble polymer; fabricating a display component on the other surface of the flexible substrate opposite to the soluble polymer and performing a package process; and, peeling off the flexible substrate from the carrier substrate by dissolving the soluble polymer to obtain the flexible display substrate. The method for manufacturing flexible display substrate of the present invention simplifies the manufacture process and avoids damage to the flexible substrate during the peeling process. |
| US10353221B1 |
Audio eyeglasses with cable-through hinge and related flexible printed circuit
Various aspects include audio eyeglasses with through-hinge wiring configurations. In particular aspects, audio eyeglasses include: a frame for resting on a head of a user, the frame having: a lens region; a pair of arms extending from the lens region; and a hinge coupling the lens region and one of the pair of arms, the hinge including: a body; and a cavity within the body, the cavity sized to accommodate a cable extending therethrough, the hinge permitting movement of the arm relative to the lens region; and an electro-acoustic transducer at least partially housed in the frame and having a sound-radiating surface for providing an audio output. |
| US10353219B1 |
Device, method and system to provide accommodation during a stereoscopic display
Techniques and mechanisms for determining a level of accommodation to be provided by an eye-mountable device (EMD) for a user viewing a 3D stereoscopic display. In one embodiment, the EMD in disposed in or on an eye of the user, and an angle of vergence between the user's eyes is detected. Based on the angle of vergence, the EMD provides a level of accommodation that results in the user having a blurred viewing of an object in the stereoscopic display. The blur induces the user to change the accommodation provided by the eye on which, or in which, the EMD is disposed. Inducing the user to perform such a change in the eye's accommodation more closely approximates what the user would do when viewing real world physical objects. This tends to result in a better viewing experience by the user. In another embodiment, the angle of vergence is detected based on exposure of the EMD to a magnetic field. |
| US10353214B2 |
Optical stacks for sparkle reduction
Optical stacks including a grating structure that generates diffraction in two in-plane dimensions. The optical stacks may include two gratings, which may be one-directional or two-directional. The optical stacks are suitable for reducing sparkle in displays. |
| US10353208B2 |
High-efficiency line-forming optical systems and methods using a serrated spatial filter
High-efficiency line-forming optical systems and methods that employ a serrated aperture are disclosed. The line-forming optical system includes a laser source, a beam conditioning optical system, a first aperture device, and a relay optical system that includes a second aperture device having the serrated aperture. The serrated aperture is defined by opposing serrated blades configured to reduce intensity variations in a line image formed at an image plane as compared to using an aperture having straight-edged blades. |
| US10353204B2 |
Femtoprojector optical systems
A variety of femtoprojector optical systems are described. Each of them can be made small enough to fit in a contact lens using plastic injection molding, diamond turning, photolithography and etching, or other techniques. Most, but not all, of the systems include a solid cylindrical transparent substrate with a curved primary mirror formed on one end and a secondary mirror formed on the other end. Any of the designs may use light blocking, light-redirecting, absorbing coatings or other types of baffle structures as needed to reduce stray light. |
| US10353203B2 |
Augmented/virtual reality near-eye displays with edge imaging lens comprising a plurality of display devices
A system for near-eye display applications. A lens is provided with a beam-splitting interface horizontally along the width of the lens. Two display devices per lens are provided and disposed on the perimeter surface of the lens opposing an overlapped, prismatic facet optics assembly which balances aberration introduced by the slight symmetry break in the lens. |
| US10353198B2 |
Head-mounted display with sound source detection
A sound information display device including: a plurality of sound collecting units; an information obtaining unit that obtains positional information and sound information of a sound source based on collected sound information of the plurality of sound collecting units; a display data generation unit that generates display data for displaying sound information that is obtained by the information obtaining unit overlaid on a visual image at a position that corresponds to positional information that is obtained by the information obtaining unit within the visual image; and a head-mounted image display unit that displays sound information of a sound source overlaid on the visual information at a position that corresponds to the sound source within the visual image based on display data that is generated by the display data generation unit. |
| US10353196B2 |
Electro-optical device, method of manufacturing electro-optical device, and electronic apparatus
An electro-optical device is configured by a laminated body of a second conductive layer and a reflective layer for a mirror. The second conductive layer includes a mirror support post facing a concave portion at a side opposite to a substrate, and a flat plate which extends from an end portion of the mirror support post and faces the substrate. The concave portion is filled with the resin. Surfaces of the flat plate and the resin configure a continuous plane. The reflective layer for a mirror is laminated on a surface of the resin at a side opposite to the substrate, and a surface of the flat plate of the second conductive layer at a side opposite to the substrate. |
| US10353194B2 |
M-ary frequency presence modulation communication system and method
An optical communication system having a data transmitter which includes: at least one optical emission device to output light energy as an optical beam having an operating bandwidth; a beam dividing device to receive and divide the operating bandwidth into plural communication bands; a frequency presence modulation unit to: spectrally segregate the bandwidth of at least one communication band into plural channels, and modulate the bandwidth to selectively produce an optical output signal with wavelengths that correspond to one or more of the channels, wherein presence and absence of energy within channels constitute an information packet for data communication; a controller for providing a control signal to the frequency presence modulation unit to spectrally segregate the bandwidth of the at least one communication band into the plural channels; and a telescope to transmit the optical output signal. |
| US10353192B2 |
Rod lens system for an endoscope and endoscope having such a rod lens system
A rod lens system for an endoscope is provided, in which the rod lens system has at least one reversal stage, in order to image an intermediate image lying in a distal intermediate image plane into a proximal intermediate image plane, wherein each reversal stage has at least one rod lens and images an intermediate image into a next intermediate image plane, wherein the rod lens system is formed as an asymmetrical rod lens system and at least one of the reversal stages is formed as an asymmetrical reversal stage. |
| US10353190B2 |
Sensor for microscopy
This invention pertains to a method for microscopically imaging a sample, with a digital scanner comprising a sensor including a 2D array of pixels and to a digital scanning microscope carrying out this method. It is notably provided a method for microscopically imaging a sample with a scanner comprising a sensor including a 2D array of pixels in an XY coordinate system, the axis Y being substantially perpendicular to the scan direction, wherein the scanner is arranged such that the sensor can image an oblique cross section of the sample, and wherein the method comprises the steps of: • activating a first sub-array of the 2D array of pixels, the first sub-array extending mainly along the Y axis at a first X coordinate (X1), • creating a first image by imaging a first area of the sample by means of the first sub-array of pixels. According to aspects of the invention, it is further proposed a scanner carryout this method and using the same 2D array sensor for imaging and auto-focusing purpose. |
| US10353189B2 |
Phase microscopy system and method
A phase microscopy system and method are provided in the present disclosure. The system includes: an optical source, configured to generate collimated light; an object arrangement component, configured to provide a mask and a sample; a microscopic imaging component, including a microscope and a sensor, the microscope being configured to project light that passes successively through the mask and the sample into the sensor to capture an image; and a control component, configured to reconstruct phase information of the sample based on the image through both the sample and the mash and a pre-stored reference image of the mask, in which the pre-stored reference image is pre-acquired by the phase microscopy system without providing the sample under a same light condition. With the present disclosure, dynamic phase information of the microscopic sample can be acquired accurately and rapidly with high resolution. |
| US10353188B2 |
Airy beam light sheet and airy beam light sheet microscope
An optical system for generating an Airy beam light sheet comprising an optical arrangement for generating a Gaussian beam, and an optical element for converting the Gaussian beam into an Airy beam light sheet, wherein a single optical element is provided for converting the Gaussian beam into an Airy beam light sheet. |
| US10353182B1 |
Optical imaging lens
An optical imaging lens includes a first lens element to a seventh lens element. The optical-axis region of the object-side surface of the fourth lens element is concave, the periphery region of the image-side surface of the fifth lens element is concave and the optical-axis region of the image-side surface of the sixth lens element is concave. AAG is the sum of total six air gaps from the first lens element to the seventh lens element and G12 is the air gap between the first lens element and the second lens element to satisfy AAG/G12≤10.000. |
| US10353178B2 |
Lens optical system and imaging device
Provided are a lens optical system and an imaging device including the lens optical system. The lens optical system includes first to sixth lenses sequentially arranged from an object side toward an image plane side. The first to sixth lenses have negative, positive, positive, negative, positive, and negative refractive powers, respectively. The lens optical system may satisfy 100≤FOV≤160, and DiaL3≤DiaL1≤DiaL6 where FOV refers to the field of view of the lens optical system in degrees (°), and DiaL1, DiaL3, and DiaL6 refer to the effective diameters of the first lens, the third lens, and the sixth lens, respectively. |
| US10353172B2 |
Inner focus lens system and image pickup apparatus using the same
An inner focus lens system includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens unit, an aperture stop, a second lens unit having a positive refractive power, a third lens unit having a negative refractive power, and a fourth lens unit having a positive refractive power. The first lens unit has negative lens(es) and positive lens(es), the second lens unit has negative lens(es) and positive lens(es), the third lens unit has negative lens(es), the fourth lens unit has positive lens(es), at the time of focusing on an object at a short distance from an object at infinity, the third lens unit moves to an image side to lengthen a distance to the second lens unit and to shorten a distance to the fourth lens unit, and the following conditional expression is satisfied: −6 |
| US10353168B2 |
Lens driving device
In object to provide a unit of piezoelectric element having a preferable bending strength and preferably used as a part of a driving unit, a unit of piezoelectric element comprising: a multilayer piezoelectric element, having internal electrodes laminated having a piezoelectric body layer in-between and a pair of external electrodes formed on side surfaces extending along laminating direction and electrically connected to the internal electrodes, a wiring part connected to the external electrodes via a solder part, wherein a solder is solidified, a resin part, joining one end surface in the laminating direction of the multilayer piezoelectric element and a mounting surface of a connection member placed to face the one end surface, wherein the resin part is continuous from the one end surface and the mounting surface to the solder part; and the resin part covers the solder part, is provided. |
| US10353167B2 |
Camera lens module with one or more optical lens modules and manufacturing method thereof
A camera lens module includes an image sensor and a lens assembly. The image sensor includes a photosensitive chip defining a photosensitive path, wherein the lens assembly is coupled to the image sensor along the photosensitive path of the photosensitive chip. The lens assembly includes at least one optical lens module and an aperture member coupled at the optical lens module, wherein the optical lens module includes a lens barrel and at least an optical lens supported within the lens barrel. A relative position of the lens assembly with respect to the image sensor is adjustable for calibration and the relative position of the optical lens module is permanently fixed after calibration. |
| US10353160B1 |
Optical connection apparatus and assemblies
An optical connection apparatus for a fiber optic connector is provided. The fiber optic connector has at least one optical fiber extending therethrough and terminating at a fiber end. The apparatus includes a photodetector, the photodetector including a photosensitive area having a first width along a first axis. The apparatus further includes an optical converging lens spaced from the photosensitive area along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, the lens including an aperture having a second width along the first axis. A first distance is defined along the second axis between the photosensitive area and the lens. The apparatus further includes a body defining a slot for insertion of the fiber optic connector. A second distance is defined from the lens, the second distance opposite the first distance relative to the lens. |
| US10353158B2 |
Light emitting element bonded board and method of manufacturing light emitting element bonded board
A light emitting element bonded board includes an optical waveguide formed within a board, a hollowed portion in the board, a light emitting element installed in the hollowed portion, and a conductive portion formed in an upper layer and/or a lower layer of the optical waveguide, wherein an optical axis of the light emitting element coincides with a center line of the optical waveguide, and a bonding portion of the light emitting element is bonded to the conductive portion. |
| US10353157B2 |
Backplane optical connectors and optical connections incorporating the same
Backplane optical connectors and optical connections are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a backplane optical connector includes a ferrule element that includes a body portion having optical interface, at least two bores positioned through the body portion, at least two posts extending from the body portion, and a fiber inlet portion extending from the body portion. The fiber inlet portion includes a fiber receiving opening. The backplane optical connector further includes a magnet disposed within each bore of the at least two bores, and a bias member coupled to the at least two posts. |
| US10353153B2 |
Method of manufacturing optical connector, optical connector, and optical fiber insertion device
A method of manufacturing an optical connector according to the invention includes: holding a first optical fiber by a pair of holding members at a position apart from an end face of a second end and through both sides thereof in a radial direction, the first optical fiber being provided with a solid refractive index-matching material layer, the refractive index-matching material layer being formed on the end face of the second end on an opposite side of an end face of a first end exposed to a front end of a ferrule; and inserting the first optical fiber into a fiber hole of the ferrule through the first end. |
| US10353152B2 |
Tapered photonic waveguide to optical fiber proximity coupler
A photonic waveguide structure may include a tapered photonic waveguide structure within a photonic substrate, such that the tapered photonic waveguide structure has a tapered region that progressively tapers in width along a longitudinal length of the tapered photonic waveguide structure. The photonic waveguide structure also includes an optical fiber waveguide having a core region and a cladding region, whereby a portion of the core region is partially exposed by removing a portion of the cladding region. An outer surface of the portion of the core region that is partially exposed is substantially coupled to the tapered photonic waveguide structure. An optical signal propagating along the tapered photonic waveguide structure is coupled from the tapered region of the tapered photonic waveguide structure to the core region of the optical fiber waveguide via the core region that is partially exposed. |
| US10353146B2 |
Flexible and stretchable optical interconnect in wearable systems
Various embodiments disclosed relate to a stretchable packaging system. The system includes a first electronic component. The first electronic component includes a first optical emitter. The system further includes a second electronic component. The second electronic component includes a first receiver. An optical interconnect including a first elastomer having a first refractive index connects the first optical emitter to the first receiver. An encapsulate layer including a second elastomer having a second refractive index at least partially encapsulates the first electronic component, the second electronic component, and the optical interconnect. |
| US10353144B2 |
Glass large-core optical fibers
Embodiments of optical fiber may include cladding features that include a material (e.g., fluorine-doped silica glass) that may produce a very low relative refractive index difference with respect to cladding material in which the cladding features are disposed. This relative refractive index difference may be characterized by (n1−n2)/n1, where n1 is the index of refraction of the cladding material in which the cladding features are included, and n2 is the index of refraction of the cladding features. In certain embodiments, the relative refractive index difference may be less than about 4.5×10−3. In various embodiments, the configuration of the cladding features including, for example, the size and spacing of the cladding features, can be selected to provide for confinement of the fundamental mode yet leakage for the second mode and higher modes, which may provide mode filtering, single mode propagation, and/or low bend loss. |
| US10353142B2 |
LED light source
A LED light source includes a longitudinally extending first light guide, a housing, and a cartridge. The first light guide has a longitudinally extending light emitting face. The light emitting face has a first end face and a longitudinally spaced apart second end face. The housing has a first side proximate the first end face of the first light guide. The cartridge is mountable to the first side of the housing and has at least one LED on a first face of the cartridge. The first face extends generally transverse to the first light guide when the cartridge has been mounted to the housing. When the cartridge is mounted to the first side of the housing, the first face of the cartridge is adjacent the first end face. A LED light bulb is also disclosed. |
| US10353139B2 |
Backlight module and display device
The present disclosure provides a backlight module including a rubber frame, a light guiding plate disposed in the rubber frame, a light strip located on a light incident side of the light guiding plate, an optical film set disposed on a surface of a side of the light guiding plate, and a reflecting sheet disposed on a surface of a side of the light guiding plate deviating from the optical film set. The reflecting sheet is fixed on the rubber frame by a double-faced adhesive, the light strip includes a light strip circuit board, a heat-radiating sheet is disposed on a surface of a side of the light strip circuit board deviating from the light guiding plate, and the heat-radiating sheet includes a fitting portion attached onto the light strip circuit board and a bendable first extension portion extending to an outside of the rubber frame. |
| US10353131B2 |
Device, system, backlight module and test method for simulating light guide plate
A device, a system, a backlight module and a test method for simulating a light guide plate, the device for simulating a light guide plate includes: a light guide substrate layer; and an electroactive polymer layer, wherein the electroactive polymer layer is formed on the light guide substrate layer and is configured to produce a deformation according to a layout signal of dot-patterns to simulate the dot-patterns. |
| US10353130B2 |
Optic homogenizer
An apparatus and method of delivering a precisely sized, homogeneous field of light within an optical system. The apparatus operates equally well over UV, visible, and NIR wavelengths, over a wide range of input beam divergence and regardless of heterogeneity. A tapered or contoured homogenizing rod that creates an evenly distributed illumination at a target area of specific size. |
| US10353128B2 |
Laminated body
Laminated body including a substrate and an optically anisotropic layer. This layer satisfies the following expressions (1), (2), and (3): Δn50(450)/Δn50(550)≤1.00 (1), and 1.00≤Δn50(650)/Δn50(550) (2) wherein Δn50(450), Δn50(550) and Δn50(650) represent the respective birefringences of the layer that are derived from retardation values of the laminated body that are obtained by measuring the laminated body at wavelengths of 450 nm, 550 nm and 650 nm in the state of inclining the fast axis of the layer at an angle of 50 degrees to act as an inclined central axis; and nz>nx≅ny (3) wherein nx and ny represent the respective refractive indexes of the substrate in directions parallel with the plane of the substrate, these directions being orthogonal to each other, and nz represents the refractive index of the substrate in a direction orthogonal to each of the directions about nx and ny. |
| US10353126B2 |
Polarizing plate and display device having the same
A polarizing plate and a display device including the same of the present disclosure absorb and disperse an external impact by laminating thin films having different strengths. As described above, according to the present disclosure, instead of a thick cover window, a thin film is used so that thin thickness, light weight, and low cost of the polarizing plate may be achieved. Further, the manufacturing process is simplified and the processing cost is reduced. |
| US10353125B2 |
Polarizing plate and image display device including the same
The present disclosure relates to a polarizing plate including an adhesive layer, a primer layer and a polyethylene terephthalate film which are sequentially formed on at least one side of a polarizer, wherein the adhesive layer in the present disclosure is formed by an active energy ray-curable adhesive including a first epoxy compound of which a homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of 120° C. or higher, a second epoxy compound of which a homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of 60° C. or lower, and a cationic photopolymerization initiator, and wherein the primer layer is formed by a primer composition including one or more binder resins selected from the group consisting of polyester and polyvinyl alcohol-based resins, and one or more cross-linking agents selected from the group consisting of acrylic cross-linking agents, epoxy-based cross-linking agents and polyvinyl alcohol-based cross-linking agents. |
| US10353124B1 |
Omni-directional ultra-thin reflection optical filters and methods of fabrication
A reflection optical filter has an ultra-thin semi-transparent layer and a thin layer of semiconductor (or dielectric) layer deposited onto a metal film surface at a certain thickness corresponding to a wavelength of light to be filtered from incoming light. Critical coupling of light to the optical cavity formed by the semi-transparent layer and semiconductor (or dielectric) layer on metal surface results in near perfect absorption of the light at one wavelength and strong absorption in the wavelength region near the peak absorption wavelength. Incoming lights of other wavelengths are mostly reflected by the device so the spectral content of incident light is changed. By controlling the thickness of the semiconductor (or dielectric) layer and/or other factors, such as the extent to which the semiconductor layer is annealed or changing the type of metal beneath the semiconductor (or dielectric) layer, the peak absorption wavelength of the light absorbed in the device can be precisely controlled. The overall thickness of the semi-transparent layer and semiconductor (or dielectric) layer is less than one order of magnitude of the wavelength to be filtered, which results in omni-directional performance of the optical filter. |
| US10353121B2 |
Retroreflective material
The present invention aims to provide a retroreflective material that exhibits high reflective luminance for incident light with a large incident angle, and has excellent retroreflective performance for incident light with a wide incident angle. A retroreflective material includes a support, a fixing resin layer held on the support, transparent microspheres embedded in the fixing resin layer, and a reflective layer provided between the transparent microspheres and the fixing resin layer. In the retroreflective material, the transparent microspheres used have a refractive index of 1.6 to 2.5, and are exposed in air with an exposure ratio of 53 to 70%. The retroreflective material can thus have excellent retroreflective performance for incident light with a wide incident angle. |
| US10353120B2 |
Optical element, projection optical system, exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method
An optical element includes: a base; a multilayer film which is provided on the base and in which a plurality of unit laminate structures are laminated, each laminate structure having a first layer and a second layer provided on the first layer; and a plurality of spacer layers which are each provided at a different one of a plurality of interlaminar positions located between the unit laminate structures. |
| US10353119B2 |
Method for manufacturing mold or optical element
A method for manufacturing a mold or an optical element provided with a fine surface roughness for anti-reflection or for diffusing, may include placing a substrate or a film made of a semiconductor or a metal into a reacting etching apparatus, introducing a mixed gas of sulfur hexafluoride and oxygen into the etching apparatus with the substrate or the film, tuning the mixed gas into plasma such that oxides are made to be scattered on a surface of the substrate or the film, and etching the surface of the substrate of the film by the sulfur hexafluoride while the oxides function as an etching mask to form the fine surface roughness on the surface of the substrate or the film. Further, etching conditions may be determined such that the pitch of the fine surface roughness is made from 3 to 18 micrometers. |
| US10353115B2 |
Silicone hydrogels comprising N-vinyl amides and hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates or (meth)acrylamides
The present invention relates to a process comprising the steps of reacting a reactive mixture comprising at least one silicone-containing component, at least one hydrophilic component, and at least one diluent to form an ophthalmic device having an advancing contact angle of less than about 80°; and contacting the ophthalmic device with an aqueous extraction solution at an elevated extraction temperature, wherein said at least one diluent has a boiling point at least about 10° higher than said extraction temperature. |
| US10353111B2 |
Automated leg quality monitoring systems and methods
Disclosed systems and methods provide automated log quality monitoring, thereby enabling fast, on-site determination of log quality by logging engineers as well as re-assurance to interpreters faced with geologically-improbable features in the logs. Such uses can provide early detection of logging issues, increase confidence in acquired logs, reduce unnecessary duplication of effort, and improve the reputation of the logging company. In at least some embodiments, log monitoring software applies a comparison function to axially-spaced (and/or azimuthally-spaced) sensors. The comparison function can be, inter alia, cross-correlation, mutual information, mean-square error, and ratio image uniformity, each of which can be determined as a function of a sliding window position to indicate regions wherein the log quality falls below a threshold value. It is not necessary for the log sensors to be of the same type, e.g., resistivity image sensors. |
| US10353101B2 |
System and method to estimate a property in a borehole
An apparatus for estimating a first property in a borehole penetrating the earth is described. The apparatus includes a carrier configured to be conveyed through the borehole. The apparatus also includes a first sensor disposed at the carrier and configured to perform a first measurement of the first property, the first sensor having a first direction of sensitivity; a second sensor disposed at the carrier and configured to perform a second measurement of a second property, the second sensor having a second direction of sensitivity; and a processor configured to receive the first and second measurements and to correct the first measurement using the second measurement in order to estimate the first property. |
| US10353089B2 |
System for automatically locating microseismic events
A method for developing or maintaining a subterranean field includes: parameterizing seismic wave records for each identified seismic event to provide a parameter describing each seismic wave record used to identify each seismic event; generating a reference seismic event data base having the identified seismic events and the parameter; calculating a similarity value for new received seismic wave records with respect to each seismic event in the reference seismic event data base using the corresponding parameter to provide a plurality of similarity values; identifying a maximum similarity value from any of the similarity values in the plurality of similarity values that meets or exceeds a similarity threshold value; identifying a new seismic event at a location of the seismic event in the reference seismic event data base corresponding to the maximum similarity value; and modifying operation of subterranean field-related equipment in response to identifying the new seismic event. |
| US10353086B2 |
Semiconductor X-ray detector capable of dark current correction
Disclosed herein is a method to measure an intensity distribution of X-ray using an X-ray detector, the method comprising: determining values of dark current at at least three locations on the X-ray detector, wherein the three locations are not on a straight line; determining a spatial variation of absorptance of the X-ray using the values of the dark current; measuring an apparent intensity distribution of the X-ray; determining the intensity distribution by removing a contribution of the spatial variation the absorptance from the apparent intensity distribution. |
| US10353076B2 |
Method for providing a GNSS signal
The invention relates to a method for providing a global navigation satellite system signal, referred to as a GNSS signal in the following, for determining a position of a vehicle, the method including: receiving an unfiltered GNSS signal, filtering the unfiltered GNSS signal on the basis of an ambient condition around the vehicle, and emitting the filtered GNSS signal. |
| US10353074B2 |
Agile navigation and guidance enabled by LIDAR (ANGEL)
A low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) Agile Navigation and Guidance Enabled by LIDAR (ANGEL) sensor system that enables deployment on a wide variety of air and surface vehicle that have need of accurate situation awareness and have need of timely warning of potential objects that may cause collisions. A highly functional LIDAR sensor system provides accurate and timely detection and localization of potential threat objects. The ANGEL LIDAR sensor system operates in a fully eye-safe spectral band which enables it to be deployed and pose no threat to human vision impairment. The spectral band of operation also enables successful operation under day and night conditions and under conditions of degraded visual environment caused by such weather conditions as dust, fog, and rain. |
| US10353073B1 |
Point cloud colorization system with real-time 3D visualization
System that enables colorization and color adjustments on 3D point clouds. Point clouds are projected onto a 2D view, for example with an equirectangular projection. A user may color regions on the 2D view, and preview the changes immediately in a 3D view of the point cloud without a time-consuming update of the point cloud data. Because any 2D projection introduces distortions, 3D preview is important for the user to observe the effects of the color changes on the point cloud. Embodiments may for example render the color of each point in the point cloud by testing whether the 2D projection of the point is inside the colored region. Alternatively, the region may be triangulated, and a GPU may render a texture image and use this texture to render the 3D view. Applications may include generation of a color 3D virtual reality environment using point clouds and color-adjusted imagery. |
| US10353072B2 |
Laser scanner controlling device, laser scanner controlling method, and laser scanner controlling program
Detection of sunlight as noise is avoided in obtaining point clouds by using a laser scanner. A laser scanner controlling device includes a sun direction calculating unit 115, a brightness measuring unit 116, and a scan condition setting unit 118. The sun direction calculating unit 115 calculates the direction of the sun. The brightness measuring unit 116 measures the brightness of an image that contains the direction of the sun. The scan condition setting unit 118 sets a condition for restricting laser scanning in the direction of the sun when the brightness is not less than a predetermined threshold value. |
| US10353069B2 |
Ultrasound imaging system with image rate sequences
An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is described by which a first sequence of ultrasound images of an organ such as the heart is acquired at a first image acquisition rate. The first sequence preferably images a larger volume or area in which a region of interest is located. Then a second sequence of three-dimensional ultrasound images of a sub-volume covering a part of anatomy of interest in the first sequence is acquired at a second image acquisition rate which is greater than the first acquisition rate. A third sequence of three-dimensional ultrasound images of a reference sub-volume is acquired at the second image rate. The second and third sequences of three-dimensional images are compared, enabling a clinician to focus on synchronism defects in the anatomy of interest with more precision and with a faster acquisition time. |
| US10353065B2 |
Method for detecting a mark made on a ground, driver assistance device and motor vehicle
The invention relates to a method for using a driver assistance device of a motor vehicle (1) to detect a mark (7) made on a ground (6) by providing a two-dimensional image by means of an imaging sensor (3) of the driver assistance device (2); by identifying a potential mark (7″) on the basis of the two-dimensional image (11); and by performing a distance measurement by means of a distance sensor (4) of the driver assistance device and also taking a result (17) of the distance measurement as a basis for determining whether the potential mark (7″) is the mark (7) made on the ground (6) or a mark (14) on an object (13) that is on the ground (6). |
| US10353061B2 |
System and method for detecting target object
A system for detecting a target object includes a first detector that detects an object by emitting radio waves and receiving reflected waves that are the emitted radio waves reflected by a target object, a second detector that detects heat generated by the target object, and an information collection apparatus that determines the presence or absence of the target object on the basis of the detected reflected waves and the detected heat, and the information collection apparatus determines the presence of the target object in a case where the first detector has detected a movement of the target object and the second detector has detected the heat. |
| US10353060B2 |
Detection and signal isolation of individual vehicle signatures
A system for isolating signals from individual vehicles. An array of sensors generates a plurality of time records. The time records are transformed into spectrogram structures, and for each time-frequency point in the spectrogram structures, a bearing is calculated, to form a movement structure. A Hough transform is used to fit a movement model to the movement structure, to form a Hough transform structure. Peaks in the Hough transform structure correspond to vehicles and their position in the Hough transform structure correspond to motion parameters, such as the velocity of the vehicle, and the time of closest approach of the vehicle to the array of acoustic sensors. A model of the motion of a vehicle is then used to associate, with the vehicle, points (e.g., structure elements in the spectrogram structures) from the data. |
| US10353059B2 |
System for detecting and locating submerged objects having neutral buoyancy such as moored mines and associated method
A system for detecting and locating submerged underwater objects having neutral buoyancy comprising mechanically steered sonar to image the water column comprises mechanically steered sonar with a single emission channel, to perform the insonification of a first individual sector in a first pointing direction by a single first acoustic pulse, the sonar forming a single reception channel suitable for acquiring a first acoustic signal resulting from insonification, the mechanically steered sonar being mounted on a carrier to advance in a main direction, the first pointing direction substantially lateral to the carrier and the first individual sector exhibits a wide relative bearing aperture and a narrow elevation aperture, the mechanically steered sonar comprising a mechanical pointing device to tilt the first pointing direction about an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the main direction allowing the sonar to acquire first acoustic signals resulting from insonifications performed in different pointing directions. |
| US10353058B2 |
Signal processing unit and method for time of flight measurement
A signal processing unit for time of flight measurement includes an oscillation module, a transmission module, a detection module, a multiplier, an analog-to-digital-converter and a processing module. The oscillation module provides m reference phases. The transmission module generates a set of light impulses based on a selection phase selected out of the m reference phases. The detection module receives a set of reflections of the set of light impulses and to generate a detector signal based on the set of reflections. The multiplier obtains a result of a multiplication of the detector signal by a comparison phase. The analog-to-digital-converter converts the result of the multiplier into a digital signal. The processing module determines the comparison phase or the selection phase and calculates an approximate phase difference between the set of generated light impulses and the set of received reflections based on the digital signal. |
| US10353056B2 |
High-speed light sensing apparatus
An apparatus including a semiconductor substrate; an absorption layer coupled to the semiconductor substrate, the absorption layer including a photodiode region configured to absorb photons and to generate photo-carriers from the absorbed photons; one or more first switches controlled by a first control signal, the one or more first switches configured to collect at least a portion of the photo-carriers based on the first control signal; and one or more second switches controlled by a second control signal, the one or more second switches configured to collect at least a portion of the photo-carriers based on the second control signal, where the second control signal is different from the first control signal. |
| US10353055B2 |
3D laser scanning apparatus and 3D laser scanning system including the same
Provided is a 3-dimensional (3D) scanning technique using a laser. The technique includes a laser outputting device configured to emit omni-directionally a laser beam output from a laser beam source in 360 degrees and a laser receiving device formed above or below the laser outputting device and configured to receive a laser beam reflected by an object which is located on a propagation path of a laser beam output from the laser outputting device. |
| US10353054B2 |
Laser radar device
Disclosed is a laser light transceiver which is configured so as to include a polarization changing unit 2 for outputting a laser light beam outputted from a transmission light source 1 toward a direction corresponding to the polarization of the laser light beam while changing the polarization of the laser light beam with respect to time. As a result, the laser light transceiver can transmit a laser light beam, whose power is not decreased, in two eye directions without mechanically scanning with the laser light beam. |
| US10353052B2 |
Object discrimination based on a swarm of agents
A configuration system for identifying a target configuration of agents for acquiring data is provided. In some embodiments, the configuration system generates sample configurations, each of which has a location within the space for each agent. The configuration system selects as the target configuration a sample configuration that is suitable to acquire data. The configuration system selects the target configuration by, for at least one or more sample configurations, directing that the agents assume the sample configuration and then acquire data when in the sample configuration. The configuration system then stores, for each sample configuration, an indication of suitability for acquiring data based on the sample configuration. The configuration system selects a sample configuration that is deemed to be suitable as the target configuration. |
| US10353048B2 |
Apparatus and method for location estimation in a wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, Machine Type Communication (MTC), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. Embodiments of the present invention provide a device and a method for estimating a position between wireless apparatuses using a signal transmitted and received between wireless apparatuses in a wireless communication system. A device of a first wireless apparatus for estimating a position comprises: a transceiver for transmitting and receiving a signal to and from a second wireless apparatus; and a position estimator for estimating a position of the second wireless apparatus using a signal transmitted and received through the transceiver. The position estimator comprises a range estimator for estimating the distance between the first wireless apparatus and the second wireless apparatus on the basis of a first time difference from a time point at which a request range packet is transmitted to the second wireless apparatus to a time point at which the reception of a response range packet transmitted from the second wireless apparatus is sensed and a second time difference from a time point at which the reception of the required range packet is sensed by the second wireless apparatus to a time point at which the response range packet is transmitted. |
| US10353043B2 |
Method and apparatus for correction of magnetic resonance image data
In a method and apparatus for correction of magnetic resonance image data, at least on environmental conditions map is provided to a computer, measurement data are acquired using a prospective correction method and storage of a first set of correction data, established within the framework of the prospective correction method, is stored. Image data are reconstructed from the recorded measurement data, and a second set of correction data are determined for the created image data and/or the recorded measurement data by a second correction method on the basis of the environmental conditions map and on the basis of the first set of correction data. Corrected image data are generated using the second set of correction data. |
| US10353032B2 |
Viscosity determination apparatus, systems, and methods
In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and article of manufacture, may operate to measure nuclear magnetic resonance relaxation times in a fluid. Further activity may include determining a viscosity of the fluid based on at least one ratio of the relaxation times, and operating a controlled device based on the viscosity. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. |
| US10353031B2 |
Shimming method for magnetic resonance imaging
A method of acquiring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data of a subject includes dividing a region of interest into a plurality of slices, and acquiring the slices using an iterative process that interleaves acquisition of shim data covering the plurality of slices with acquisition of image data covering the slices over a plurality of iterations. |
| US10353028B2 |
Current magnitude control at different sections in one coil
Example apparatus and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radio frequency (RF) coils concern controlling current magnitude at different sections in one MRI RF coil. In one embodiment, an MRI RF coil comprises a plurality of loop coils configured to transmit or receive an RF signal. A member of the plurality of loop coils comprises an inductor and at least one capacitor. The MRI RF coil further comprises at least one coaxial transmission line that electrically couple in series a first member of the plurality of loop coils with a second, different member of the plurality of loop coils. The at least one coaxial transmission line has a length that is one-quarter wavelength (λ/4) of the RF signal, or an odd integer multiple of λ/4 of the RF signal. |
| US10353027B2 |
EPR microwave cavity for small magnet airgaps
A microwave resonator for an EPR probe head has a metal cavity body (1) supporting an electromagnetic microwave resonance mode. The metal cavity body (1) has an opening for inserting a sample tube (2) to a center position of the resonator. The center of the opening and the center position of the resonator define an x-axis. The cavity body also has an opening for transmitting microwave radiation into the resonator. Two dielectric elements (4a, 4b) are located symmetrically to the E-field nodal plane containing the x-axis and a z-axis perpendicular to the x-axis. Each dielectric element is geometrically formed and positioned such that it provides an equal overlap with a local maximum of the microwave electric field energy. The microwave resonant cavity has a thin planar shape and the resonator is loaded with two dielectric elements, placed symmetrically relative to the central EPR sample. |
| US10353025B2 |
Magnetic resonance apparatus and local RF coil assembly for use therein
Disclosed in embodiments of the present invention are a local coil for an MRI system and a method of use, and an MRI system. The local coil comprises: a storage module, for storing a coil file, the coil file comprising configuration attribute information of the local coil; an interface module, for communication with the outside; a control module, for reading the coil file from the storage module and sending the coil file to the outside via the interface module, or receiving the coil file from the outside and storing the coil file in the storage module. |
| US10353023B2 |
Calculating MRI RF coil sensitivities using interpolation into an enlarged field of view
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system (100) has a radio frequency system (114, 116, 120, 124, 126) for acquiring magnetic resonance data (142, 144, 156). The radio frequency system includes a coil (124) with multiple antenna elements (126). The MRI system further includes a processor (133) for controlling the magnetic resonance imaging system. Execution of instructions (140, 170, 172, 174) cause the processor to: acquire (200) calibration magnetic resonance data (142) from a first field of view within the imaging zone using the multiple antenna elements, calculate (202, 300, 302, 304, 400) modified magnetic resonance data (144) by interpolating the calibration magnetic resonance data to a second field of view, calculate (204, 500, 502, 504, 602) a coil sensitivity kernel (146) by deconvolving the modified magnetic resonance data, and calculate (206, 604, 610) a coil sensitivity (148) by transforming each coil sensitivity kernel into image space. The second field of view encompasses and is larger than the first field of view. |
| US10353021B2 |
Magnetic sensor device
A magnetic sensor device includes: a magnetic field generator, disposed at one surface side of a sheet-like to-be-detected object including a magnetic component, to generate an intersecting magnetic field intersecting the object; and a magnetoresistive effect element disposed between the object and the magnetic field generator, having a resistance value changing in accordance with change of a component of the intersecting magnetic field in a conveyance direction along which the object is conveyed, when the object is conveyed. The magnetoresistive effect element includes resistive elements adjacent to each other in the conveyance direction and interconnected by a bridge, disposed in linear symmetry relative to an axis perpendicular to the conveyance direction and extending through a center of the bridge. A position in the conveyance direction of the bridge center of the magnetoresistive effect element coincides with a position in the conveyance direction of the magnetic field generator center. |
| US10353014B2 |
Watchdog scheme for monitoring a power electronic inverter and determining a manner of operating a load
In one example embodiment, a circuit includes a first sub-circuit configured to generate first data corresponding to a frequency and a duration of overloading of a transistor in the inverter, and a second sub-circuit configured to generate second data corresponding to a rate of rise of a voltage and a peak voltage value of the transistor in the inverter. The first sub-circuit and the second sub-circuit are configured to respectively provide the first data and second data as outputs to a controller for analyzing a manner in which a load coupled to the inverter is driven. |
| US10353010B2 |
Apparatus for estimating remaining power amount of battery employing a polarization voltage
There is provided a battery remaining-life estimation apparatus that includes a memory, and a circuit. The memory is configured to store information about a polarization-voltage curve of a secondary battery, the information being stored with a correlation with a current value and a temperature of the secondary battery. The circuit is configured to estimate a remaining power of the secondary battery, the remaining power being estimated based on a discharge curve of the secondary battery. The circuit obtains the polarization-voltage curve based on the information in the memory, the polarization-voltage curve being correlated with the current value and the temperature of the secondary battery. The circuit also estimates the discharge curve by subtracting the obtained polarization-voltage curve from an open-circuit voltage curve obtained for the secondary battery. |
| US10353005B2 |
Technique for self learning motor load profile
Apparatus featuring a signal processor or signal processing module configured to: receive signaling containing information about a sampled leakage magnetic flux sensed from a motor, a motor load profile containing a learned leakage magnetic flux sensed from the motor and stored during a learning stage, and a user selectable band of tolerance related to the motor load profile to trigger an alarm condition for the motor; and determine corresponding signaling containing information about whether to trigger the alarm condition for the motor if the sampled leakage magnetic flux is outside the user selectable band of tolerance of the motor load profile, based upon the signaling received. The leakage magnetic flux may be sensed by, and/or received from, a motor flux leakage sensor arranged on an external surface of a frame of the motor. |
| US10353004B2 |
Method and system for detecting rotor fault using triaxial magnetic field sensor
In aspects, the present invention discloses a method of detecting a rotor fault in an electric machine using a data analysis unit. The method comprises measuring magnetic field strength along a first axis and a second axis, determining operating slip frequency of the electric machine using the measured magnetic field strength along the first axis and the second axis, determining an amplitude of the determined operating slip frequency in a first frequency spectrum and an amplitude of operating slip frequency in a second frequency spectrum, and detecting the rotor fault by comparing the amplitude of the determined operating slip frequency in the first frequency spectrum and the amplitude of operating slip frequency in the second frequency spectrum against a predetermined threshold. |
| US10353000B2 |
Multi-bit flip-flops
A multi-bit flip-flop includes: a single scan input pin to receive a scan input signal, a plurality of data input pins to receive first and second data input signals, a first scan flip-flop to select one of the scan input signal and the first data input signal as a first selection signal in response to a scan enable signal and to latch the first selection signal to provide a first output signal, a second scan flip-flop to select one of an internal signal corresponding to the first output signal and the second data input signal as a second selection signal in response to the scan enable signal and to latch the second selection signal to provide a second output signal, and a plurality of output pins to output the first and second output signals, wherein scan paths of the first and second scan flip-flops are connected to each other. |
| US10352996B2 |
Backplane testing system
A backplane testing system includes a test backplane coupled to a test device chassis and including a first connector system, a second connector system, and channels that connect the first connector system and the second connector system. A first test device in a first test device slot on the test device chassis engages the first connector system and provides a loop back circuit for the first connector system. A second test device in a second test device slot on the test device chassis engages the second connector system. The second test device sends a test signal through a channel on the test backplane such that the test signal is provided to the loop back circuit on the first test device and received back through the channel. The second test device analyzes the test signal that is received to determine a testing compliance of the channel on the test backplane. |
| US10352991B2 |
Edgeless large area ASIC
A three dimensional integrated edgeless pixel detector apparatus can be implemented, which includes a multi-tiered three-dimensional detector having one sensor layer, and two ASIC layers comprising an analog tier and a digital tier configured for x-ray photon time of arrival measurement and imaging. In a preferred embodiment, a hit processor can be implemented in association with a priority encoder and a configuration register and output serializer with mode selection. |
| US10352989B2 |
System and method of semiconductor characterization
A method for characterizing a semiconductor sample, said method comprising: shining light on one or more points in said semiconductor sample; measuring one or more voltage decay curves corresponding to said shining of light on said one or more points in said semiconductor sample; extracting one or more intermediate voltage decay curves corresponding to one or more measured voltage decay curves; obtaining one or more normalized decay curves corresponding to one or more intermediate voltage decay curves, each of the said one or more normalized decay curves corresponding to one or more discrete estimates of survival functions; and analyzing said obtained one or more normalized decay curves, said analyzing comprising obtaining one or more discrete estimates of the probability of recombination corresponding to the one or more normalized decay curves, and computing one or more summary statistics corresponding to each of said obtained one or more discrete estimates. |
| US10352987B2 |
Solid state switch power emulator
A solid state switch power emulator circuit, the circuit including a high voltage section including a high voltage power supply (HVPS); a high voltage capacitor (HVC) electronically connected to the HVPS in parallel; a high voltage switch (HVS) electronically connected to the HVC and the HVPS in series; and a high voltage load (HVL) electronically connected to the HVS in series; a low voltage section including a low voltage power supply (LVPS); a low voltage capacitor (LVC) electronically connected to the LVPS in parallel; a low voltage switch (LVS) electronically connected to the LVPS and the LVC in series; a low voltage load (LVL) electronically connected to the LVS in series; and a high voltage diode (HVD) electronically connected to the LVL in series, wherein voltage levels associated with the low voltage section are less than voltage levels associated with the high voltage section. |
| US10352986B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling voltage of doped well in substrate
A method for controlling voltage of a doped well in a substrate is provided. The substrate and the doped well are in different conductive type. The method includes applying a substrate voltage to the substrate while a well power for applying a well voltage to the doped well is turned off. The method also includes detecting a voltage level of one of the doped well and the substrate to judge whether or not a voltage target is reached. The well power is turned on to apply the well voltage to the doped well when the voltage level as detected reaches to the voltage target. |
| US10352984B2 |
Fault location in power distribution systems
A method of locating a fault on an electricity transmission line is disclosed. The transmission line has a known line impedance and is operable to transport electricity at one or more system frequencies. The method comprises using measurements of the current and voltage made on the line at one or more frequencies which are different to the system frequency and the known line impedance (Z) to determine a distance to the fault. The method may include monitoring the voltage and the current on the transmission line at the one or more non-system frequencies, and determining from the presence of signals at a non-system frequency on the transmission line that a fault has occurred. |
| US10352982B2 |
Testing system and testing circuit thereof
A testing system including an adapter and a testing circuit is provided. The adapter includes a converter having a first side and a second side, an inputting terminal and an outputting terminal. The testing circuit includes a testing switch having a first terminal and a second terminal, a detecting circuit and a first indicator. The first side is coupled to the inputting terminal. The second side is coupled to the outputting terminal. The converter is used to convert inputting power for providing outputting power to a load system. The first terminal is coupled to the outputting terminal. The detecting circuit is coupled to the second terminal. When the first terminal is couple with the outputting terminal and contacted with the second terminal, the detecting circuit is used to detect an outputting signal of converter for generating a detecting result. The first indicator sends a message according to the detecting result. |
| US10352981B2 |
Power-cable ground current self-adaptive monitoring method
The present invention provides a power-cable ground current self-adaptive monitoring method. The steps including configuring a sample baseline, determining an impact factor set of the sample data, sampling real-time data of ground current by a power-cable ground current monitoring system, perform digital filtering on the sampled real-time data of ground current, applying a self-adaptive method to process the filtered sample data, and uploading the processed sample data to a backend monitoring device for real-time monitoring. The present invention may solve high energy loss and low information amount problems. The power consumption of monitoring device may be reduced by more than 50%, and server resource occupancy percentage may be lowered by about 20%. Efficiencies of evaluating external insulation status of the are enhanced. The present invention provides a novel grade ranking criterion, which may be dynamically corrected based on actual power-line operations, and reduces objective interferences during value determination process. |
| US10352979B2 |
High-voltage dry apparatus provided with a continuous monitoring device
The invention relates to a high-voltage dry apparatus having a semiconductor layer (2) covered by a metal screen (3), this screen (3) being eliminated so as to expose this semiconductor layer (2) over a length, this cable being connected to an element of equipment having an outer envelope (6) mechanically connected to said screen.According to the invention, an electronic monitoring arrangement (20) is contained within said envelope (6), this electronic arrangement (20) being electrically connected to an electrical power supply arrangement (21) surrounding said semiconductor layer (2) and to the metal screen (3) of said cable on either side of said length of the exposed semiconductor layer. |
| US10352978B2 |
Device, system and method for wirelessly testing trailer brake control unit
A wireless testing device includes a trailer connector portion including a plurality of inputs; a communication device; a plurality of loads each connected to one of the plurality of inputs; and a control device. The plurality of inputs is configured to connect to a plurality of circuits in a vehicle. The control device is configured to determine the operability of each of the plurality of circuits in the vehicle when the trailer connector portion is connected to the vehicle by applying each of the plurality of loads to one of the plurality of inputs. |
| US10352973B2 |
Method of computer-assisted determination of the usage of electrical energy produced by a power generation plant, particularly a renewable power generation plant
A method for computer-assisted determination of usage of electrical energy produced by a power generation plant such as a renewable power generation plant is provided. The method uses a plurality of neural networks having a different structure or being learned differently for calculating future energy amounts produced by a power generation plant. To do so, the energy outputs of the power generation plant forecasted by the plurality of the neural networks are used to build histograms. Based on the histograms, energy amounts for different confidence levels describing the likelihood of the availability of the energy amount are determined, and different uses are assigned to different energy amounts. Energy amounts having a higher likelihood of availability in the future are sold at higher prices than other energy amounts. |
| US10352969B2 |
Systems and methods for integrated shielding in a current sensor
Systems and methods described herein are directed towards integrating a shield layer into a current sensor to shield a magnetic field sensing element and associated circuitry in the current sensor from electrical, voltage, or electrical transient noise. In an embodiment, a shield layer may be disposed along at least one surface of a die supporting a magnetic field sensing element. The shield layer may be disposed in various arrangements to shunt noise caused by a parasitic coupling between the magnetic field sensing element and the current carrying conductor away from the magnetic field sensing element. |
| US10352966B2 |
Method, system for utilizing a probe card, and the probe card
A method for utilizing a probe card includes steps as follows. Providing a probe card having three alignment marks on a reference plane of a circuit board; moving the circuit board to be oriented to a wafer-loading plane of a wafer stage with the reference plane; determining whether a geometric plane defined by the alignment marks is parallel to the wafer-loading plane; and when the geometric plane is not parallel to the wafer-loading plane, adjusting a levelness of the circuit board until the reference plane is parallel to the wafer-loading plane. |
| US10352965B2 |
Testing device
A testing device includes a circuit board, a carrier, a probe pin, a main body, a shaft, a pressing portion and a resilient spiral spring. The carrier is used to hold a device under test (DUT). The probe pin is electrically connected to the circuit board and the DUT. The shaft is movably connected to the main body with a screwing rotation method. The pressing portion is connected to one end surface of the shaft. The resilient spiral spring is retractably coiled on the shaft, and one end of the resilient spiral spring being far away from the shaft extends in a transverse direction intersecting an axial direction of the shaft. |
| US10352962B2 |
Systems and methods for real-time data quantification, acquisition, analysis and feedback
This disclosure relates to systems, media, and methods for quantifying and monitoring exercise parameters and/or motion parameters, including performing data acquisition, analysis, and providing scientifically valid, clinically relevant, and/or actionable diagnostic feedback. Disclosed embodiments may receive real-time sensor data from a motion sensor or sensors mounted on a user and/or equipment while a user performs a test motion. Disclosed embodiments may also calculate a test motion profile based on the real-time sensor data, the test motion profile describing a multi-dimensional representation of the test motion performed by the user or computed motion profiles. Disclosed embodiments may include comparing the test motion profile to a template motion profile to determine a deviation amount for the test motion profile indicating how the test motion deviated from the template motion profile. Still further embodiments may correlate test motion profiles over time with health indicators. |
| US10352958B2 |
Electronic device and driver determining method thereof
Disclosed are electronic devices capable of determining whether a possessor of a portable electronic device is a driver or a passenger and to provide necessary different information to each electronic device, and a drive determination method thereof. The electronic device includes: a sensor module for detecting movement of the electronic device; a communication module for receiving a steering angle of a steering wheel from an external electronic device; and a control module for determining whether a user of the electronic device is driving based on the detected movement of the electronic device and the received steering angle of the steering wheel. |
| US10352957B2 |
Method for generating a speed signal of an electric motor
A method for the improved speed determination of electric motors while taking into account angle errors of an angular position sensor is provided. A commutation sensor based on a magnetic rotary encoder, the angle signal of which has an angle-dependent and thus periodic angle error, is used. By differentiation, this defective angle signal is converted into a raw speed signal, which has two disturbance components. One disturbance component results from the angle error and is the disturbance waviness, which is periodic similar to the angle error. The second disturbance component is formed by a noise component superposing the raw speed signal. In order to correct the defective raw speed signal, half of the period duration of the raw speed signal must be ascertained. If this half of the period duration is ascertained two samples of the raw speed signal lying exactly one half of the period duration of the raw speed signal apart from each other are averaged. A speed signal having no disturbance waviness but rather only the noise component results from these method steps. |
| US10352956B2 |
Automatic threshold detection for tachometer signals
A method is described for automatically determining a proper threshold for a tachometer signal in order to produce desired tachometer pulses necessary for analysis of machine vibration data. A tachometer signal is low-pass filtered to exclude high frequency noise and a running derivative of the filtered tachometer waveform is taken to create a derivative waveform. Another waveform is created that includes only positive values from the derivative waveform that correspond to positive values in the low-pass filtered tachometer waveform. In general, a tachometer signal has the greatest derivative value (slope) when a tachometer pulse is present. Based on this observation, a threshold value is determined using both the low-pass filtered tachometer waveform and the positive-value derivative waveform along with statistics from both waveforms. |
| US10352952B2 |
Automated sampling device
A sample identification system for an automated sampling and dispensing device is described. In an example implementation, the sample identification system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample identification system includes an identifier capture device configured to measure a sample identifier associated with the sample vessel and generate a data signal in response thereto, where the data signal corresponds to an identity of the at least one sample. During operation, the identifier capture device scans a sample holder, a sample vessel, or a table top of the automated sampling and dispensing device to measure the sample identifier and to generate the data signal in response thereto. |
| US10352945B2 |
Optogenetic probes for measuring membrane potential
The invention provides methods, cells and constructs for optical measurement of membrane potential. These methods can be used in cells that are not accessible to presently available methods using electrodes. The methods can be directed to, for example, high-throughput drug screening assays to determine agents that can affect membrane potential of a target cell. |
| US10352944B2 |
Method of determinig levels of anti-vinculin and anti-cytolethal distending toxin antibodies in subjects desiring to distinguish irritable bowel syndrome from inflammatory bowel disease
The present invention describes methods, assays, and systems of diagnosing, selecting and treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on a subject's level of anti-vinculin and anti-CdtB antibodies. IBS can be distinguished from inflammatory bowel (IBD) disease using the methods, assays, and systems described herein. |
| US10352942B2 |
Correlated peptides for quantitative mass spectrometry
Described herein are methods for identifying signature peptides for quantifying a polypeptide of interest in a sample. The methods include cleaving the polypeptide into peptides; detecting a multiplicity of the peptides with a quantitative analytical instrument; comparing the linearity of signals attributable to pairs of the peptides in a multiplicity of samples; and selecting signature peptides from a group of peptides with more highly correlated signals. |
| US10352938B2 |
Macrocyclic HOPO chelators
The present invention provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds as well as complexes formed between a metal (e.g., lanthanide) ion and the compounds of the invention. Preferred complexes exhibit high stability as well as high quantum yields of lanthanide ion luminescence in aqueous media without the need for secondary activating agents. Preferred compounds comprise hydroxypyridinonyl moieties within their macrocyclic structure and are characterized by surprisingly low, non-specific binding to a variety of polypeptides such as antibodies and proteins as well as high kinetic stability. |
| US10352937B2 |
Pretreatment method of sample for detecting HBs antigen and use thereof
The present invention relates to a pretreatment method of a sample for detecting HBs antigen, which is a surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus, and a method for detecting HBs antigen utilizing the pretreatment method. The present invention also relates to a pretreatment reagent kit for detecting HBs antigen. |
| US10352933B2 |
Visualization of bacterial colonization and biofilm formation on orthopaedic trauma explants
Detection and quantification of microbial colonization and biofilm formation on orthopedic explants would be important for deciding treatment interventions at the time of surgery. Methods and Systems for such treatments are shown that utilize various steps and kits to quickly generate confocal laser-scanning microscopy (CLSM) images to allow for the detection and quantification. The explants are prepared by applying antibodies of both gram-positive and grain-negative for at least one period of time. |
| US10352932B2 |
Methods and systems for analyzing a sample with a construct comprising a fluorescent moiety and a magnetic moiety
In one aspect, presence and/or level of an analyte within a sample is determined by use of a construct comprising a magnetic moiety and a fluorescent moiety. In one embodiment, the construct is magnetically migrated to a transparent surface and then dragged along the surface. In one aspect, an evanescent field is applied and changes in the diffusional or rotational properties of the fluorescent moiety as it migrates in and out of the evanescent field are measured by changes in its fluorescent emission, providing a measure of the interaction between the construct and a component of the sample. |
| US10352929B2 |
T1R hetero-oligomeric taste receptors, cell lines that express said receptors, and taste compounds
The invention relates to compounds that specifically bind a T1R1/T1R3 or T1R2/T1R3 receptor or fragments or sub-units thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of hetero-oligomeric and chimeric taste receptors comprising T1R1/T1R3 and T1R2/T1R3 in assays to identify compounds that respectively respond to umami taste stimuli and sweet taste stimuli. Further, the invention relates to the constitutive of cell lines that stably or transiently co-express a combination of T1R1 and T1R3; or T1R2 and T1R3; under constitutive or inducible conditions. The use of these cells lines in cell-based assays to identify umami and sweet taste modulatory compounds is also provided, particularly high throughput screening assays that detect receptor activity by use of fluorometric imaging. |
| US10352927B2 |
Glycoform detection method and glycoform detection device
It is intended to develop and provide a method for detecting a particular glycan-isoform rapidly and specifically by a small number of steps. The present invention provides a glycan-isoform detection method comprising quantifying an immune complex formed by the mixing of a test sample with a sugar chain non-reducing terminal residue-binding lectin and an antibody specifically binding to the protein moiety of the glycan-isoform, etc., comparing the obtained amount of the immune complex with the amount of a control immune complex obtained when a control sample is not mixed with the sugar chain non-reducing terminal residue-binding lectin or is mixed with a control protein, and determining the presence or absence of the glycan-isoform of interest in the test sample on the basis of the difference between these amounts. |
| US10352922B2 |
System and method of measuring hematocrit
A system for measuring hematocrit in a whole blood sample is provided. An absorbent substrate is adapted to receive a whole blood sample. At least one light source is positioned to illuminate the sample on the substrate at first and second wavelengths. The first and second wavelengths are different from each other. A spectral sensor is positioned to measure a first intensity and a second intensity of light diffusely reflected from the sample at the first and second wavelengths, respectively. The diffusely reflected first and second intensities of light are compared to reference values to generate first and second reflectance values. A controller, coupled to the spectral sensor, is configured to determine a first differential reflectance between the first and second reflectances. The hematocrit level of the sample is determined based on a first stored relationship between hematocrit and a differential reflectance corresponding to the first and second wavelengths. |
| US10352915B1 |
Systems and methods for evaluation of potentially irradiated objects using oxygen-17 detection
A system for detection of a potentially irradiated object utilizing oxygen-17 (17O) quantities in a local atmosphere contacting the potentially irradiated object. The local atmosphere comprises nitrogen-14 (14N) and is typically air. The 17O quantity in the local atmosphere is determined through sampling using mass spectroscopy, nuclear resonance magnetic imaging, gas chromatography, or some other method. The 17O quantity in the local atmosphere is compared to a baseline quantity of 17O and deviations are treated as an indicator that a nuclear reaction converting 14N to 17O has occurred or is occurring. Typically the local atmosphere is isolated to some degree from an external atmosphere via some type of enclosure or container, and the external atmosphere provides the baseline quantity of 17O used for the comparison. |
| US10352914B2 |
P-type environment stimulus sensor
An environmental stimulus sensor includes a substrate, a p-type material, and a conductive contact. In some aspects the conductive contact couples an electrode to the p-type material for supplying a current through the p-type material. The p-type material includes a nanotile structure for responding to an environmental stimulus by changing resistance. |
| US10352902B2 |
System, method and computer medium having computer program to determine presence of stress corrosion cracking in pipelines with pattern recognition
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer medium having computer programs to determine presence of stress corrosion cracking in one or more pipelines or portions thereof such as pipeline joints by utilizing pattern recognition in pipeline data such as magnetic flux leakage data. A screening process, for example, does not affect or change how survey data is recorded such as in survey tools; only how it is analyzed after the survey data is completed. Embodiments of the systems, methods, and computer medium having computer programs can be used to screen for potential locations of stress corrosion cracking in one or more pipelines so that site excavation can occur for confirmation and validation of the output results. |
| US10352899B2 |
System and method for detection of silver
Embodiments provide silver detection systems and methods for detecting the presence of silver ions in one or more samples. In a detection method, a sample and TPEA2 molecules are introduced into a channel. A first potential difference is applied across the length of the channel in a first direction, and a first electrical property value is detected. Subsequently, a second potential difference is applied across the length of the channel in a second opposite direction, and a second electrical property value is detected. Presence or absence of silver ions in the channel is determined based on a comparison between the first and second electrical property values. |
| US10352898B2 |
Capillary ionic transistor
A capillary ionic transistor and method of using is disclosed. The method including providing a capillary pipette (100) having an inner surface defining a channel, and a conductive layer disposed (102) about electrode the channel; filling at least a portion of the channel with an ionic solution (110) such that an electrical double layer forms on the inner surface of the pipette; inducing an electric potential within the ionic solution sufficient to generate a longitudinal flow of ions within the channel; and inducing an electric potential in the conductive layer sufficient to alter the zeta potential of the electrical double layer and adjust the flow of ions within the ionic solution. |
| US10352897B2 |
Expanding cam lock for sealing slab gels in an electrophoresis apparatus
An expanding cam lock for use with an electrophoresis system is disclosed herein. The cam lock allows the simultaneous use of multiple slab gel cassettes in first and second buffer core assemblies in an electrophoresis system while maintaining the necessary compressive force to create a liquid-tight seal between the anode and cathode buffer solutions. In one example embodiment, the expanding cam lock includes a base plate with a first surface adapted to engage the first buffer core assembly and a follower plate having second surface adapted to engage the second buffer core assembly, buffer dam or buffer displacement dam. The base plate and the follower plate are slidably coupled together and are designed for insertion between the first buffer core assembly and the second buffer core assembly, buffer dam or buffer displacement dam in the electrophoresis container. A cam is positioned between and moveably coupled with the base plate and the follower plate. The cam is movable from a first position to a second position to urge the first and second surfaces to secure the gel cassette to the first and second buffer core assemblies. Also provided herein is a buffer displacement dam. Also provided herein are kits and assemblies which incorporate the expanding cam and buffer displacement dam described herein. |
| US10352894B2 |
Limiting-current type gas sensor and fabrication method of the same, and sensor network system
The limiting-current type gas sensor includes: a porous lower electrode disposed on a substrate; an insulating film disposed on the porous lower electrode; a solid electrolyte layer disposed on the porous lower electrode in an opening formed by patterning the insulating film, and further disposed on the insulating film surrounding the opening; and a porous upper electrode disposed on the solid electrolyte layer, wherein the insulating film realizes non-contact between an edge face of the solid electrolyte layer and the porous lower electrode, in order to suppress the intake of oxygen (O) ion from the edge face of the solid electrolyte layer, and thereby the surface-conduction current component between the porous upper electrode and the porous lower electrode can be reduced. There can be provided the limiting-current type gas sensor capable of reducing the surface-conduction current component and realizing low power consumption. |
| US10352890B2 |
Biosensor system, sensor chip, and method of measuring analyte concentration in blood sample
The present invention provides a biosensor system that can prevent a measurement error caused by the temperature of the environment in use from occurring. A biosensor system 100 includes a measuring instrument 101 having an operation part 306, and a sensor chip 200 that is insertable into and removable from the measuring instrument 101 and into which a blood sample is introduced. The sensor chip 200 includes a measurement part 41 (a measurement part A) that acquires Data a related to the concentration of an analyte in a blood sample based on the amount of electric current that flows in the blood sample due to a reaction in which an oxidoreductase with the analyte used as a substrate is involved, and a measurement part 42 (a measurement part B) that acquires, from the blood sample, Data b for temperature correction of Data a. The operation part 306 has a function of determining the concentration of the analyte in the blood sample, with the concentration having been corrected according to the temperature of the blood sample based on Data a and Data b. |
| US10352877B2 |
Systems and methods for measuring physical characteristics of semiconductor device elements using structured light
A method of determining a physical characteristic of an adhesive material on a semiconductor device element using structured light is provided. The method includes the steps of: (1) applying a structured light pattern to an adhesive material on a semiconductor device element; (2) creating an image of the structured light pattern using a camera; and (3) analyzing the image of the structured light pattern to determine a physical characteristic of the adhesive material. Additional methods and systems for determining physical characteristics of semiconductor devices and elements using structured light are also provided. |
| US10352875B2 |
Inspection apparatus, inspection method, exposure method, and method for manufacturing semiconductor device
A surface inspection apparatus (1) has a stage (5) for supporting a wafer (10) on which predetermined patterns have been formed by exposure using an exposure device (100); an illumination system (20) for irradiating an illuminating light on the surface of the wafer (10) supported by the stage (5); an imaging device (35) for detecting light from the surface of the wafer (10) on which illuminating light has been irradiated, and outputting a detection signal; and an image processing unit (40) for determining the focus state during exposure, on the basis of the detection signal sent from the imaging device (35). |
| US10352874B2 |
Method and device for verifying the transmittance of a flat glass substrate
A method and an associated device for verifying the transmittance of a flat-glass substrate. Light of a light source is guided through the flat-glass substrate and is captured by a receiving unit. The transmittance of the flat-glass substrate is determined by means of a comparison between the intensity of the light emitted by the light source and the light incident upon the receiving unit. In a first measurement, a light source generates polychromatic light, wherein the transmittance is determined at a point of the flat-glass substrate. In at least one further measurement, a light source generates monochromatic light of a defined wavelength, the transmittance also being determined at the same point of the flat-glass substrate. By comparing the at least two measurements, it is determined whether the transmittance is approximately the same or not the same in all measurements, in order to narrow down the cause for a reduced transmittance. |
| US10352872B2 |
Damage detection apparatus for lock gate sill
The present invention discloses a damage detection apparatus for a lock gate sill, including a support, a water storage tank, a water inlet barrel, a filter device, a water pump, and a control device, wherein a barrier is vertically disposed at the bottom of the water storage tank, multiple water discharge pipes are vertically disposed in the barrier, upper ends of the water discharge pipes are communicated with the water storage tank, the water discharge pipes have different heights, lower ports of the water discharge pipes together compose a truncated conical cavity, a camera is disposed at the bottom of the water storage tank in a sealed manner, and a lens of the camera is located in an upper part of the truncated conical cavity. When it is desired to perform damage detection for the lock gate sill, muddy water is filtered by the filter device into clear water, and the clear water is pressurized by the water pump and then discharged from the water discharge pipes, such that the muddy water in the barrier is continuously diluted by clear water, the camera is in a shooting environment of clear water, and the lock gate sill is shot for detection at this time, whereby it is ensured that the taken picture has good definition, and thus the position of abrasion and the amount of abrasion of the lock gate sill can be clearly determined. |
| US10352870B2 |
LED light source probe card technology for testing CMOS image scan devices
Improved wafer-scale testing of optoelectronic devices, such as CMOS image scan devices, is provided. A probe card includes an LED light source corresponding to each device under test in the wafer. The LED light sources provide light from a phosphor illuminated by the LED. A pinhole and lens arrangement is used to collimate the light provided to the devices under test. Uniformity of illumination can be provided by closed loop control of the LED light sources using internal optical signals as feedback signals, in combination with calibration data relating the optical signal values to emitted optical intensity. Uniformity of illumination can be further improved by providing a neutral density filter for each LED light source to improve uniformity from one source to another and/or to improve uniformity of the radiation pattern from each LED light source. |
| US10352869B2 |
Inspection apparatus
An inspection apparatus includes an illumination device including an arch-like lighting unit that is provided around an inspection target in a circular arc form and emits light toward the inspection target, imaging devices that capture images of a light reflection surface of the inspection target by which the light emitted from the arch-like lighting unit is reflected, and a determination device that inspects the light reflection surface of the inspection target on the basis of the images captured by the imaging devices. As a result, the inspection apparatus provides an effect of preventing the apparatus from being increased in size. |
| US10352857B2 |
Use of penta-substituted tetrahydropyrimidines in preparation of thermo-sensitive fluorescent materials
The present invention provides use of penta-substituted tetrahydropyrimidines in preparation of thermo-sensitive fluorescent materials. Said penta-substituted tetrahydropyrimidine compounds have linear temperature dependence of red-edge excitation wavelength (LTDREEW). When different excitation wavelengths are chosen, such compounds present fluorescence color and/or fluorescence on-off switch in different temperature ranges. Also their fluorescence intensity ratios or fluorescence intensities exhibit good linear relation or power function relation to temperature, which can be used as the thermo-sensitive fluorescent materials with high sensitivity and wide temperature range (0-450 K). |
| US10352855B2 |
Method, apparatus and optical device for detecting relationship between evanescent field and goos-hanchen shift
A method, apparatus and optical device for detecting a relationship between an evanescent field and Goos-Hänchen shift, said method comprising: obtaining a potential field function of an evanescent field acting on total-reflection light according to physical meanings of a force function and the potential field function of light in the evanescent field (S101); obtaining a wave function of the perturbed total-reflection light by means of the Schrödinger equation by combining with the potential field function of the evanescent field acting on total-reflection light (S102); and comparing the wave function of the perturbed total-reflection light with a wave function of free total-reflection light with no action from the evanescent field, and determining a momentum gained by the total-reflection light under the action of the evanescent field, which is the same in nature as a momentum of the evanescent field (S103). |
| US10352853B2 |
Measuring device including light source that emits at least one light pulse group, photodetector, and control circuit
A measuring device includes: a light source that emits, toward a target part of an object, at least one light pulse group each including light pulses emitted sequentially, a photodetector that detects at least a part of at least one reflected light pulse group and including reflected light pulses sequentially returning from the target part, and a control circuit that controls the light source and the photodetector. The control circuit causes the light source to emit the at least one light pulse group within a first period, causes the photodetector to extract, within the first period, a first component that is a component of light included in at least a part of a leading reflected light pulse of the reflected light pulses, and causes the photodetector to output a first electric signal corresponding to the first component. |
| US10352848B2 |
Gas detection using gas modulation
A gas detection system, comprising a sample gas inlet, a reference gas inlet and a gas modulation valve alternatingly connecting one of the sample gas inlet and the reference gas inlet to a gas sensor, is characterized in that a selective transfer filter is located in the gas flow path connecting the gas modulation valve and the gas sensor. |
| US10352847B2 |
Mobile device based fluid testing apparatus
The present disclosure describes devices and techniques for testing. In particular, the disclosure describes testing systems that are portable and easy to operate. The testing system can include a measurement apparatus that can be used to measure spectral characteristics of a sample and can be in a portable, hand-held form-factor. The testing system also includes a computing device, such as a mobile phone, a laptop, or a personal computer that can communicate with the measurement device over a wired or a wireless communication link and also can have form-factors that are portable. The computing device can run applications or programs that receive spectral data of the sample from the measurement apparatus and can process the received spectral data to determine various properties of the sample. As both the measurement apparatus and the computing device are portable, the measurements can be easily made at site where the fluid is produced. |
| US10352844B2 |
Multiple particle sensors in a particle counter
An airborne, gas, or liquid particle sensor with multiple particle sensor blocks in a single particle counter. Each sensor would sample a portion of the incoming airstream, or possibly a separate airstream. The various counters could be used separately or in concert. |
| US10352842B2 |
Particulate matter detection element and particulate matter detection sensor
A particulate matter detection element 1 includes paired detection electrodes 12 for detecting particulate matter contained in exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine, and insulating member 13 made of electrically insulating material. In the particulate matter detection element 1, at least part of the paired detection electrodes 12 is exposed from the insulating member 13 in the direction perpendicular to the lamination direction of the paired detection electrodes 1, to cause part of the particulate matter to deposit thereon. The surface roughness of at least the insulating member disposed between the paired detection electrodes is between 0.8 μm and 8.0 μm in 10-point average roughness. |
| US10352840B2 |
Moisture monitoring apparatus and method including a tensiometer
An elongated apparatus that measures soil water tension is disclosed, having a hydrogel chamber for receiving a plurality of macro-sized hydrogel particles through its open side and a sealed inner wall, the hydrogel held in the hydrogel chamber by a durable, hydrophilic, and porous window secured to the open side of the hydrogel chamber. The window, when the apparatus is received in soil, transmits moisture between the soil and the hydrogel chamber, causing variable pressure within the hydrogel chamber that can be converted to a measurement of soil water tension on the opposite side of the window. This pressure produces various mechanical effects, measurable by various types of sensors within the elongated probe. A method for measuring soil water tension at multiple depths within a soil profile is also disclosed. |
| US10352838B2 |
Mechanical high spin-shock testing machines
A rotary shock testing machine including: a base; a shaft rotatable relative to the base; a test disc for holding one or more specimens to be tested, the test disc being rotatable with the shaft; an actuator for applying a rotation to the shaft and test disc; and a brake for applying a braking force to the test disc to subject the one or more specimens to a rotary shock. |
| US10352837B2 |
Optomechanical reference
An optomechanical reference includes a basal member; a flexure that includes: a floating link; a first flexural member; and a second flexural member such that: the floating link is moveably disposed; a first stator; a second stator; a first cavity including: a first primary mirror; a first secondary mirror; a first optical coupler in optical communication with the first secondary mirror; and a first cavity length; and a second cavity including: a second primary mirror; a second secondary mirror; a second optical coupler; and a second cavity length. |
| US10352836B2 |
Evaluation method of plastic material and evaluation method of deformation processing of plastic material
An evaluation method of a plastic material includes: a first shearing process of performing simple shearing deformation with respect to a first plastic sheet; a second shearing process of performing simple shearing deformation with respect to a second plastic sheet; a first partial stress-strain curve data obtaining process of obtaining first partial stress-strain curve data; a second partial stress-strain curve data obtaining process of obtaining second partial stress-strain curve data; and a synthesized stress-strain curve data obtaining process of obtaining synthesized stress-strain curve data based on the first partial stress-strain curve data and the second partial stress-strain curve data. |
| US10352834B2 |
Method for treating at least one biological sample containing a target microorganism
A method of processing at least one biological sample capable of containing at least one target microorganism, the method being carried out within a container and including: (a) performing at least one step of homogenizing the biological sample, during which contents of the container are displaced from a level n, corresponding to a level of the contents at rest, to a homogenization level nh, distinct from the level n, and vice versa; and (b) generating a displacement of the contents to a level n+1, which is different from levels n and nh, such that the contents come into contact with at least one culture, at least one analysis device, or a combination thereof, positioned in a chamber of the container, between level n+1 inclusive and level nh exclusive, wherein step b) takes place before, after or during all or part of the homogenization step a). |
| US10352833B2 |
Microextraction capsules and method of making
A microextraction capsule holding a sol-gel coating or monolithic bed with an affinity for one or more target analytes infused in a porous tube that can be placed in a sample matrix containing the target analytes. The microextraction capsule can include a magnetic wire to allow the capsule to be spun in the presence of the matrix to increase the rate of absorption of the target analytes. The microextraction capsule can be formed by infusing a sol solution into the porous tube and forming a metal oxide or hybrid inorganic-organic sorbent comprising gel from the sol within the pores of the porous tube or by forming a gel by sol-gel condensation with water followed by grinding the gel to a particulate gel and infusing the particles into a porous tube. |
| US10352832B2 |
Direct analysis sampler
A sampler for taking samples from a molten metal bath, particularly a molten steel bath, includes a sample chamber assembly having a cover plate and a housing. The housing has an immersion end provided with an inflow conduit and including a sample cavity including a distribution zone, an analysis zone, and a ventilation zone. The sample cavity is dimensioned into four contiguous segments each of which has a respective length and depth. The four contiguous segments satisfy the formula: (L1/D1)+(L2/D2)+(L3/D3)+(L4/D4)>25. |
| US10352830B2 |
Devices and methods for inspecting a wheel
The present invention discloses a inspection device for detecting a defect of a metal object, where the inspection device includes a main base, at least one main magnetic module, and a main inspection module. The at least one main magnetic module is installed on the main base, for attaching the main base onto the metal object under an action of a magnetic force. The main inspection module is installed on the main base, to detect at least one type of defect of the metal object. The present invention further discloses a wheel defect inspection method and a wheel defect inspection device. The metal object defect inspection device may implement automatic detection of a defect on a whole circumference of a wheel. |
| US10352823B2 |
Methods of analysing apparatus
Engine health monitoring is used to assess the health of an engine, such as a gas turbine engine. Blades mounted on a shaft produce a modal response when excited. The shaft has an order related component that varies with the rotational velocity of the shaft. Modal responses are increased when the natural frequency range of the selected blade mode intersects with one of the order related components. By applying a short time chirp-Fourier transform with a frequency speed that is a function of a rate of change in the rotational velocity of the shaft a selected signal can be isolated. Cracks in the blades can be detected from the isolated signal. |
| US10352822B2 |
Temperature display device of vehicle
A temperature display device of a vehicle is provided, which includes a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of coolant of an engine, the coolant being switched in circulation state by opening and closing a thermostat, between a first state where the coolant is circulated through a radiator and a second state where the coolant is circulated bypassing the radiator, a display unit for displaying a temperature of the coolant, and a controller for controlling a display mode of the display unit based on the detected temperature by the temperature sensor. When the detected temperature changes within a first temperature range where the thermostat is in an open state, the controller changes the displayed temperature on the display unit by less than the change of the detected temperature. |
| US10352817B2 |
Device and method for geometrically measuring an object
A device and method for geometrically measuring an object, with a base and a carrier device arranged thereon for the object, at least one reference object which can be fixed relative to the base, at least one distance measuring system, by means of which a distance between the reference object and the surface of the object facing the reference object can be determined, and an object holder having an upper side and a lower side, to which the object can be attached, wherein the object holder can be selectively arranged in a first orientation and a second orientation on the carrier device, wherein the distance measuring system and the object holder are movable relative to each other in order to scan the surface of the object, and the object holder has on the upper side thereof and on the lower side thereof respective reference structures. |
| US10352815B2 |
Leakage testing device for attachment to a flexible wall of an item to be tested
An improved leakage testing device for attachment to a flexible wall of an item to be tested is provided with a film (4) that limits a hollow chamber (1) on the outer side of the item to be tested and with a leakage (2), said film (4) being designed to adhere to the item to be tested. |
| US10352813B2 |
Calibration of aircraft instruments using a laser sensor
A method for correcting an ambient pressure measurement, a method for calculating a temperature, and an apparatus for affecting the same for an aircraft measuring system are provided. The methods include the steps of receiving an airspeed measurement from a laser sensor, receiving a total pressure measurement, and calculating an ambient pressure correction. A corrected ambient pressure or a calculated temperature may be calculated. The apparatus includes a laser sensor configured to provide an airspeed measurement, an aircraft instrument configured to provide a total pressure measurement, and a processing system. |
| US10352810B2 |
Pressure sensor
A pressure sensor for determining a pressure of a medium is configured to be screwed into a hydraulic control block, and includes a sleeve-shaped connector stub and sensor element. The stub has a plurality of axial sections, and an axial through bore configured to receive the medium. The axial sections include a threaded section, flange section, carrier section, and tapered portion. The flange section has an annular face facing the threaded section and configured to bear against a surface of the control block. The carrier section includes an inner opening that opens into the bore. The sensor element is positioned on the opening to sealingly close the opening, and is configured to measure the pressure of the medium. The tapered portion defines a reduction in a radial external diameter of the stub between the flange section and the carrier section. |
| US10352808B2 |
Pressure detection unit
Provided is a pressure detection unit in which a waterproof property can be improved. In a pressure sensor, a sealing-resin portion is joined to an outside side surface of an element main body made of stainless steel, aluminum, or nickel such that the sealing-resin portion surrounds a plurality of lead pins. In the pressure sensor, a roughened annular surface portion is provided at a region where the sealing-resin portion is joined on an upper end surface of the element main body so as to be disposed in a manner to partition an external peripheral edge and an internal peripheral edge arranged at the outside side surface of an element main body in the sealing-resin portion. |
| US10352805B2 |
Load-measuring hydraulic cylinder
A hinged structure includes a hinge that is actuatable using a hydraulic cylinder. A method of monitoring a load applied to the hinged structure involves leaking the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic cylinder in a way that compensates for expansion of the hydraulic fluid caused by variations in temperature of the hydraulic fluid. The method further involves measuring the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder may be part of a coiled tubing injector. The load applied to the hydraulic cylinder may be used to indicate an overload of the tubing guide. |
| US10352802B2 |
Pressure sensor chip
A pressure sensor chip according to the present invention includes two static-pressure diaphragms (2, 3) formed by dividing an annular diaphragm arranged so as to surround a differential-pressure diaphragm (1). A reference pressure is applied to one surface of one static-pressure diaphragm (2), and a measurement pressure (Pa) for one surface of the differential-pressure diaphragm (1) is transmitted to the other surface of the static-pressure diaphragm (2) along a branched path. A reference pressure is applied to one surface of the other static-pressure diaphragm (3), and a measurement pressure (Pb) for the other surface of the differential-pressure diaphragm (1) is transmitted to the other surface of the static-pressure diaphragm (3) along a branched path. Accordingly, multiple differential-pressure measurement ranges can be provided. |
| US10352799B2 |
Pressure sensor, electronic device, and method for manufacturing pressure sensor
In the pressure sensor of the present application, at least two resistors are simultaneously formed on the foldable portion and the fixed portion to ensure the uniformity and consistency of the resistance values of all the resistors, and at least one is a strain sensing resistor R1, the foldable portion is folded to the fixed portion, and the resistors are electrically connected to form a pressure measuring circuit. Connecting the pressure sensor to the desired panel can accurately detect the curved deformation of the panel. The resistors in a pressure measuring circuit are adjacently distributed, and the resistance value of the resistor changes with temperature at the same time, so that the influence of the temperature change on the pressure measuring circuit is very small, and the interference against the external environment is good. |
| US10352795B2 |
Measurement processing system for condition monitoring of a wind turbine
A measurement processing system suitable for supporting condition monitoring of a wind turbine based upon measurements performed on electrical and mechanical parts of the wind turbine, and, while determining whether the wind turbine is connected to the electrical grid or not, determining information representative for shaft torque of the wind turbine and suited for condition monitoring of the wind turbine, based on said measurements. |
| US10352791B2 |
Flexible strain sensors
The present disclosure relates to a flexible strain sensor. The flexible strain sensor includes a composite structure, a first electrode, a second electrode and a detector. The composite structure includes a carbon nanotube film and a substrate combined with each other. The carbon nanotube film defines a desired deformation direction and includes a plurality of first carbon nanotubes oriented substantially perpendicular with the desired deformation direction. The plurality of first carbon nanotubes are joined end to end with each other along their orientation direction. The first electrode and the second electrode are separately located at two opposite ends of the carbon nanotube film and electrically coupled with the carbon nanotube film. The detector is electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode. |
| US10352790B2 |
Force measurement device
Force measurement systems and methods are disclosed for accurate real-time measurement of forces. The system is configured to measure force as a function of time. The system may comprise a handheld device capable of measuring a force externally applied to opposing surface regions thereof for the purpose of monitoring or directing isometric exercises for personal wellness. Additionally, the system may be configured to communicate force measurement data to a remote device or server. |
| US10352789B2 |
Measuring strain on display device
A display includes a thin-film transistor (TFT) glass layer having a top surface and a bottom surface and a color-filter glass layer having a top and a bottom surface. The TFT glass layer extends beyond the color-filter glass layer to form an overhanging portion of the TFT glass layer. The overhanging portion is flexible, and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) is affixed to the overhanging portion. The FPC includes an integrated strain gauge for measuring strain at a plurality of locations on the overhanging portion of the TFT glass layer. The display device may be incorporated into a chassis to secure the display in the device. A processor, within the housing, may instruct the strain gauge to measure the strain. |
| US10352785B2 |
Method measuring axial force of bolt
A method of measuring an axial force of a bolt may include fastening a joint using a fastener, receiving a vibration signal by a detector, transforming the received vibration signal into frequency domain data having a plurality of frames, analyzing the signal transformed into the frequency domain data, and predicting an axial force and indicating a predictive value thereof. |
| US10352784B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring thrust
Embodiments of the invention relate to a thrust stand and a method of measuring thrust. Embodiments of the invention pertain to a method of calibrating a thrust stand. Embodiments of the subject thrust stand can incorporate a passive eddy current based damper. Specific embodiments of the passive eddy current based damper can function without contact with the balance arm. Further specific embodiments of the passive eddy current based damper can be used in a vacuum. Embodiments can utilize signal analysis techniques to identify and reduce noise. A logarithmic decrement method can be used to calibrate the thrust stand. Force measurements can be made with embodiments of the subject thrust stand for a standard macroscale dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator and/or other thrust producing devices. |
| US10352782B2 |
Thermal monitoring system in an integrated circuit die
An integrated circuit die that includes a temperature monitoring system that obtains measured temperature data from on die temperature sensors during a mode when power is not being supplied to a system controller of the die. After the system controller is powered up, the system controller obtains the measured temperature data. This system and method can be useful in that heat from a powered up system controller does not affect the temperature readings of the temperature monitoring system. |
| US10352777B2 |
Systems and methods for monitoring temperatures of batteries
A method for monitoring a temperature of a battery is provided. The method includes applying a thermochromatic coating to a surface of the battery. The method additionally includes directing electromagnetic radiation towards the thermochromatic coating, observing a thermochromatic response of the thermochromatic coating to the electromagnetic radiation, and identifying at least one portion of the battery that has experienced a temperature above a predefined threshold temperature, based on the thermochromatic response. |
| US10352772B2 |
Digital temperature sensor with integrated timer and burst mode
An integrated temperature sensor device has a temperature sensor providing an analog signal corresponding to an ambient temperature, an analog-to-digital converter coupled to the sensor conditioning circuit and receiving the analog temperature signal, and a timer and control circuit which is operable to be configured to control the temperature sensor device to perform a sequence of temperature measurements and shut-down time periods, wherein multiple temperature measurements are taken during the measurement period, wherein the timer and control circuit is further operable to be programmed to set the number of temperature measurements and the length of the shut-down period. |
| US10352771B2 |
Infrared sensor and infrared sensor device
Provided are an infrared sensor and an infrared sensor device that are less susceptible to effects from the casing and lead wires, can be surface-mounted, and can measure the temperature of the object to be measured in a more accurate manner. This invention has: an insulating film; a first and a second heat sensitive element provided on the insulating film; a first and a second wiring film that are respectively connected to the heat sensitive elements; an infrared reflecting film; a terminal support body, arranged on the one face; and a plurality of mounting terminals provided to the terminal support body, wherein the mounting terminals have support convex parts protruding upward, the support convex parts are connected to the corresponding first and second wiring films, and the insulating film is supported such that a gap is provided between the terminal support body and the insulating film. |
| US10352770B2 |
Optical spectroscopy system and method for monitoring liquid phase chemical reactions
A system for monitoring a chemical reaction in a liquid reactor system includes a sample liquid conduit in communication with the liquid reactor system for receiving sample liquid and directing the sample liquid to an optical spectroscopy device, and a laser beam source. The optical spectroscopy device receives the laser beam from the laser source, and guides the laser beam to the sample liquid to generate an optical spectroscopy signal. A detector detects the optical spectroscopy signal and creates a detection signal responsive to the optical spectroscopy signal. A processor processes the detection signal to determine the identity and amount of at least one chemical species in the liquid. A system for continuously sampling a chemical reaction and a method for continuously monitoring and controlling a chemical reaction are also disclosed. |
| US10352766B1 |
Focusing modules and methods
Focusing modules and methods are provided, which use a spatial light modulator (SLM) configured to yield a circumferentially sinusoidal pattern to derive focusing signals. For example, the SLM may comprise an optical chopper wheel made of a glass disc with a circumferentially sinusoidal pattern. The circumferentially sinusoidal pattern simplifies phase derivation from the focusing signal, providing a faster and more accurate estimation of defocusing. Signal detection may be carried out by a diode array that provides a more accurate signal faster, as well as a more differentiated analysis of the focusing signal than the one available by current technology. |
| US10352765B2 |
Radiation imaging apparatus having function of detecting start of radiation irradiation and radiation imaging system
Apparatus includes: pixel array having bias line; readout circuit; bias circuit supplying bias voltage to the bias line and having detector to detect current of the bias line and having amplifier and ADC; first power supply supplying voltage to the readout circuit; second power supply supplying voltage to the amplification circuit; and power supply supplying voltage to the first and second power supplies and the ADC via voltage line and ground line. The ground line includes first ground line connecting ground terminals of the first and second reference power supplies and second ground line connected to the power supply and the first ground line. Impedance of the second ground line is higher than that of the first ground line, arranged between the first and second reference power supplies. |
| US10352764B2 |
Concealed optoelectronic module
An optoelectronic module that includes a reflectance member which exhibits mitigated or eliminated fan-out field-of-view overlap can be concealed or its visual impact minimized compared to a host device in which the optoelectronic module is mounted. In some instances, the reflectance member can be implemented as a plurality of through holes and in other instances the reflectance member may be a contiguous spin-coated polymeric coating. In general, the reflectance member can be diffusively reflective to the same particular wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths as the host device in which it is mounted. |
| US10352763B2 |
Detection of moving objects
A system for moving object (402) detection is provided, the system comprising a fiber optic interrogator (106) adapted to provide distributed acoustic sensing on a optic fiber (104), for example arranged along a border. The measurement signals from each of a plurality of sensing portions (404, 406, 408, 410, 412) of said fiber are analyzed to determined a characteristic of a Doppler shift. The characteristic of a Doppler shift may be a generally continuous decrease in detected frequency. By detecting the time at which the rate of change of frequency is at a maximum for each of the sensing portions the time of closest approach (ti, t2, t3, t4, t5) of the object to those sensing portions can be determined with the sensing portion the object approaches closest to showing the greatest value of maximum rate of change of frequency. The distance of closest approach and velocity can be determined. |
| US10352755B2 |
Passive differential liquid level sensor using optical fibers
Systems and methods that use a passive differential optical sensor to measure the level of liquid in a reservoir (e.g., a fuel tank or other storage container). More specifically, the passive differential optical liquid level sensor solves the problem of common-mode intensity variations by employing three optical fibers that will be disposed vertically in the reservoir. The system comprises a side-emitting optical fiber having one end optically coupled to an optical source, a side-receiving optical fiber optically coupled to a first optical detector, and a total internal reflection optical fiber having one end optically coupled to the other end of the side-emitting optical fiber and another end optically coupled to a second optical detector. A computer or processor is configured to perform differential processing of the detected light and then determine the liquid level based on the differential processing results. |
| US10352751B2 |
Control apparatus for detecting a variation of a fluid level in a tank
A control apparatus for detecting a variation of a fluid level in a tank is disclosed. The control apparatus includes an Electronic Control Unit connected to the fluid level sensor. The ECU is configured to monitor a signal value representative of a fluid level in the tank; filter the fluid level signal value using a first filter to obtain a first filtered signal and using a second filter to obtain a second filtered signal, the first filter having a time constant (τ1) lower than a time constant (τ2) of the second filter; calculate an integral value of a difference between the first filtered signal and the second filtered signal; and generate a signal representative of the detection of an increase in the fluid level in the tank when the integral value is greater than a predefined threshold. |
| US10352750B2 |
Gas flow characterization in additive manufacturing
A method of characterizing gas flow within a housing includes: positioning one or more gas flow sensors in the housing; introducing a gas flow into the housing; using the one or more gas flow sensors to generate two or more gas flow measurements at spaced-apart locations within the housing; and recording the two or more measurements to create a gas flow map. |
| US10352748B2 |
Flow rate measuring device
To achieve both response speed and accuracy required for a flow rate measuring device without sacrificing the simplicity and inexpensiveness of a PWM type D/A converter, the flow rate measuring device includes an analog conversion part adapted to convert a digital signal indicating a measured flow rate value to an analog signal. In addition, the analog conversion part includes: a PWM signal generating circuit that can output three or more specified voltages is configured to, on the basis of the measured flow rate value indicated by the digital signal, select two adjacent voltages, as well as on the basis of the measured flow rate value indicated by the digital signal, set a duty ratio to generate a PWM signal of which a high level and a low level are the two selected voltages, respectively; and a conversion circuit that smooths the PWM signal to convert to the analog signal. |
| US10352746B2 |
Mass flow meter including organic-material covering layers
Mass flow sensors, mass flow meters, and methods of making the same are disclosed. A flow sensor may include one sensor tube, a pair of sensor wires wound around the sensor tube, and a covering layer disposed in the surroundings of the sensor tube and the sensor wires. The covering layer includes a first covering layer disposed in contact with the surface of the sensor tube, a second covering layer disposed in contact with the surface of the sensor wires, a third covering layer disposed in a space surrounded by the first covering layer and the second covering layer, and a fourth covering layer disposed so as to cover the whole of the sensor wires wound around the sensor tube. In variations, the covering layer includes one or two organic materials chosen from polyamide-imide and polyimide, and the film thickness of the first covering layer is 10 micrometers or more. |
| US10352741B2 |
Flow rate measurement method and apparatus
Method and apparatus capable of accurately measuring a flow rate using Gaussian quadrature even under a small number of measurement points are provided. An average for the y-coordinate of values of normal-directional component with respect to the cross-section represented by vz0(x, y) among an estimated flow velocities in a flow passage cross-section is used as Vz0(x), and a weighting function of Gaussian quadrature is set to Vz0(x)L(x), where L(x)=ymax(x)−ymin(x). Further, an average for y of values of normal-directional component with respect to the cross-section of an actual flow velocity represented by vz(x, y) is used as Vz(x), and an integrand is set to Vz(x)/Vz0(x). These values are used to determine an approximate value of a flow rate according to Gaussian quadrature. In addition, a method of virtually offsetting zero-point of the flow velocity distribution to apparently avoid a problem such as reverse flow is provided. |
| US10352738B2 |
Multi-layer electrically conductive sensor
A sensor assembly includes an electrically conductive electrode bridge (26) and a multi-layer, integral sensor body (1). The sensor body (1) includes a core layer (2), an outer insulating layer (4) that substantially surrounds the core layer (2), and an electrically conductive electrode layer (6) between the core layer (2) and the outer insulating layer (4). The sensor body (1) also includes an electrically conductive electrode interface layer (14) at a rear part (12) of the sensor body (1) and in electrical contact with the electrode layer (6). The electrode bridge (26) is held in compression electrical contact with the electrode interface layer (14) during use. |
| US10352734B2 |
Hinge sensor for barrier
Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier and direction of movement of a person through an opening controlled by the barrier. A method includes detecting with a hinge sensor a closed position for the barrier, the hinge sensor being mounted to a hinge of the barrier, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the closed position to an open position, detecting with at least one motion sensor motion of an object in proximity to the opening, and determining a direction of movement of the object through the opening based on whether the motion is detected before or after detecting the change in position of the barrier. |
| US10352732B2 |
Signal processing device for processing a measurement signal in a motor vehicle
A signal processing device for processing a measurement signal in a motor vehicle, wherein the measurement signal relates to a measurement variable which can change over time with sequential measurement values, including: a first signal processing unit for calculating the measurement variable which can change over time from the measurement signal; a second signal processing unit for processing the measurement variable which can change over time in order to obtain a processed measurement variable; a third signal processing unit for calculating a change rate of the measurement variable which can change over time, the third signal processing unit being designed to output an additional measurement signal which indicates the change rate; and a communication interface which is designed to combine the processed measurement variable and the additional measurement signal into a composite transmission signal and to transmit the composite transmission signal. |
| US10352731B2 |
Touch sensing circuit and semiconductor device
A touch sensing circuit operable to sense a conductor approaching a sensor capacitance by measuring a response signal obtained from the sensor capacitance according to an applied detection signal includes an A/D converter and a Fourier transform device. The A/D converter samples the response signal with a predetermined cycle, followed by conversion to a digital value and outputs as time-series response data. The Fourier transform device calculates, from the time-series response data, a result of transformation at a detection frequency representing the reciprocal of a cycle of the detection signal and outputs it. The touch sensing circuit converts the response signal to the frequency domain, calculates only components (harmonics or others as needed) of a frequency equal to that of the detection signal required for touch sensing, and supplies them for a touch coordinate calculation process in a subsequent stage. |
| US10352728B2 |
Angle sensor, correction method for use therewith, and angle sensor system
An angle sensor includes a detection signal generation unit for generating detection signals, and an angle detection unit for generating a detected angle value on the basis of the detection signals. The angle detection unit includes a signal conversion unit for performing a conversion operation, and an angle operation unit for performing an angle operation. The conversion operation is to convert the detection signals into first and second operation signals. The angle operation is to calculate the detected angle value using the first and second operation signals. The conversion operation includes an operation using a correction-term-containing function which contains a correction term for reducing a first error or a second error occurring in the detected angle value. When the angle to be detected varies with a predetermined period, the first error varies with the predetermined period, whereas the second error varies with a period ½ the predetermined period. |
| US10352722B2 |
Device, system and method for controlling speed of a vehicle using a positional information device
A device, system and method for controlling speed of a vehicle are provided. The device includes a locational information module for determining location information and speed; a storage module for storing at least one geographic map including at least one route and a speed limit for the at least one route; a processing module configured to receive the location information, retrieve at least one geographic map based on the location information, determine a speed limit based on the location information and compare the speed of the device to the determined speed limit; and a display module for alerting a user if the speed of the device exceeds the determined speed limit. |
| US10352720B2 |
Method and apparatus for assigning vehicles to trips
A method, apparatus and computer program products are provided for matching a transit vehicle to a trip. An example method may comprise receiving probe data, the probe data comprising at least one of identity information, location information, or time information corresponding to the transit vehicle, causing placement of the probe data into a queue, wherein a placement in the queue is dependent on how much of the trip the transit vehicle has completed as indicated by the probe data, and causing assignment of the transit vehicle to a single candidate trip from among a set of candidate trips comprising a scheduled arrival time at a next closest stop closest to a calculated arrival time. |
| US10352719B2 |
Parking space navigation method, parking space management method, mobile terminal, and server
A parking space navigation method is provided. The method includes obtaining and displaying a parking space distribution map of a parking lot by using a mobile terminal; querying current existing vacant parking spaces of the parking lot from a server; marking the current existing vacant parking spaces on the parking space distribution map; determining a target vacant parking space from the marked current existing vacant parking spaces; obtaining, from the server, a first position of a terminal node associated with the mobile terminal when the terminal node is placed on a vehicle; and drawing, on the parking space distribution map, a navigation route from the first position to the target vacant parking space. |
| US10352707B2 |
Collaborative creation of indoor maps
This disclosure provides techniques for the creation of maps of indoor spaces. In these techniques, an individual or a team with no mapping or cartography expertise can contribute to the creation of maps of buildings, campuses or cities. An indoor location system can track the location of contributors in the building. As they walk through indoor spaces, an application may automatically create a map based on data from motion sensors by both tracking the location of the contributors and also inferring building features such as hallways, stairways, and elevators based on the tracked contributors' motions as they move through a structure. With these techniques, the process of mapping buildings can be crowd sourced to a large number of contributors, making the indoor mapping process efficient and easy to scale up. |
| US10352706B2 |
Device for displaying and updating an aerial trajectory pattern aligned with an area on the ground, in particular for an air-drop mission
A pattern able to be updated by an operator, the position, the orientation and/or the shape of the trajectory pattern dependent on trajectory parameters, the device comprises at least display means to view the trajectory pattern and the representation of the zone, and means for computing and storing the position data of the pattern and of the representation, the representation comprising a set of control points, the function of a control point being to define at least the value of one of the trajectory parameters, the value being dependent on the movement of the control point, a trajectory pattern modification resulting from an interaction of the operator moving at least one control point. |
| US10352703B2 |
System and method for effectuating presentation of a terrain around a vehicle on a display in the vehicle
The present disclosure pertains to a system for effectuating presentation of a terrain around a vehicle on a display in the vehicle. In some implementations, the system receives information related to the vehicle's location, the height above the ground surface of the terrain, and the vehicle's orientation from one or more first sensors coupled to the vehicle; obtains a three dimensional topographical map of a terrain around the vehicle based on the location of the vehicle; and receives imagery data from one or more second sensors coupled to the vehicle, the imagery data corresponding to the terrain, wherein the imagery data comprises instantaneous imagery and previously recorded imagery. The system effectuates presentation of the imagery data corresponding to the terrain on the three dimensional topographical map based on the location, the height above the ground surface of the terrain, and the orientation of the vehicle. |
| US10352697B1 |
Apparatus and methods for level and/or straight edge tools
The present invention is directed generally to tools that are lightweight, high quality, durable, rigid and strong. For example, various tools used to level items and/or as a straight edge for aligning or drawing lines on items may be designed in an improved or augmented beam style so that they are lightweight, strong, durable and rigid so as to hold their shape under stress or return to their original shape after being stressed. In various exemplary embodiments, the beam style level and/or straight edge may have a first main elongated side to which two elongated perpendicular sides are connected or coupled. At least one or more higher strength elongated sides, for example a second elongate side, may be comprised of a closed or generally rectangular shaped. For example, the second elongated side may be, for example, a generally rectangular shaped construction with at least one curved side. |
| US10352696B2 |
Ultrasonic cathodic protection test station
Ultrasonic transducers are imbedded into sacrificial metal coupons which are located in the vicinity of underground or aboveground structures, such as a pipe or tank, which allow for the measurement of the effectiveness of impressed current cathodic protection systems and can be used to determine the corrosion rate of the structure that is being protected. When excited by a pulser-receiver excitation pulse, the ultrasonic transducers can be used to determine the thickness of the coupon and its rate of change over time. The sacrificial metal coupon ultrasonic transducer assembly can be located in the vicinity of underground piping, under or inside of a tank, underground or underwater, or inserted into structures where absolute material loss values or material loss rate of change is being monitored. |
| US10352688B2 |
Device and method for measuring the tread depth of a tire
A device for measuring the tread depth of a tire includes measuring modules situated transversely with respect to the running direction of the tire and connected to a shared evaluation device. Each measuring module includes (i) an illumination device which is configured and situated in such a way that during operation it projects at least one light line onto the tread to be measured, and (ii) at least one image recording device recording at least one image of at least one area of the tread to be measured. The at least one illumination device and the at least one image recording device are configured and situated in such a way that the illumination direction of the illumination device and the image recording direction of the image recording device are oriented neither in parallel to one another nor orthogonally with respect to the tread. |
| US10352687B2 |
Online thickness detection platform
An online thickness detection platform having a first laser sensor and a second laser sensor that detect a thickness of a product passing between the first arm and the second arm of a C-type frame on which the first laser sensor and a second laser sensor, respectively are adjustably mounted. The first laser sensor and the second laser sensor do not contact the product during detecting the thickness of the product. Because the thickness of the product is detected online, the thickness of the product is monitored in real-time. When the thickness of the product exceeds or falls below an allowed value range, production of the product is stopped, thereby avoiding producing a large number of unqualified products with a thickness out of the allowed value range and waste is prevented. |
| US10352685B2 |
Pressure insensitive interferometer
A device. The device includes a substrate a substrate, a first optical waveguide disposed on the substrate and a second optical waveguide disposed on the substrate. The device further includes a coupling element disposed on the substrate, the coupling element configured to couple an optical signal in the first optical waveguide to the second optical waveguide, and couple an optical signal in the second optical waveguide to the first optical waveguide. A first reflective element is disposed at an end of the first optical waveguide configured to reflect optical signals in the first optical waveguide. A second reflective element disposed at an end of the second optical waveguide configured to reflect signals in the second optical waveguide. |
| US10352678B2 |
Coefficient-of-thermal-expansion measurement method of dimension reference gauge, measuring device for coefficient of thermal expansion and reference gauge
A measurement target and a reference gauge are placed in parallel in an inside of a temperature-controlled chamber. After an interior temperature of the temperature-controlled chamber is set at a first temperature, a relative measurement of a length from a first surface to a second surface of the measurement target is performed with reference to a length from a first reference surface to a second reference surface of the reference gauge. Then, the interior temperature of the temperature-controlled chamber is set at a second temperature and a relative measurement of the length from the first surface to the second surface is similarly performed with reference to the length from the first reference surface to the second reference surface. A CTE of the measurement target is calculated based on the length of the measurement target at the first temperature and the length of the measurement target at the second temperature. |
| US10352675B2 |
Length-measuring device having a removable tensioner for a scale tape
A length-measuring device for measuring a relative position of two objects with respect to each other by scanning a measuring graduation of a scale tape includes a hollow section member in which the scale tape is tensioned along a longitudinal direction of the hollow section member. A tensioner device is configured to tension the scale tape. The tensioner device includes a fixed member which is stationary relative to the hollow section member and a tensioner which is held under tension on the fixed member by a spring acting in the longitudinal direction, as well as a holding member to which the scale tape and the tensioner are attached. The tensioner is detachably secured to the holding member and configured such that the tensioner is separable from the holding member and removable from the hollow section member at an end. An adjuster adjusts the tension of the scale tape. |
| US10352674B2 |
Pivotable bulkhead assembly for crimp resistance
According to an aspect a bulkhead assembly is provided having particular application with a downhole tool, in particular for oil well drilling applications. The bulkhead assembly includes a bulkhead body and an electrical contact component disposed within the bulkhead body, wherein at least a portion of the electrical contact component is configured to pivot about its own axis, without compromising its ability to provide a pressure and fluid barrier. In an embodiment, a ground apparatus is provided to provide an electrical connection for at least one ground wire. The ground apparatus may be positionable on the bulkhead body of the bulkhead assembly. In an aspect, a downhole tool including the bulkhead assembly and ground apparatus is also generally described. |
| US10352669B2 |
Advanced aerodynamic projectile and method of making same
A projectile is improved aerodynamically by cutting grooves having parabolic transitions between the depth of the groove and the bearing surface. An ejectable tip is attached to the leading edge of the projectile to facilitate greater ballistic coefficient during flight and improved expansion upon impact at a soft target. |
| US10352664B2 |
Method of making a primer insert for use in polymer ammunition
One embodiment of the present invention provides a polymeric ammunition cartridge and methods of making and using the same. The cartridge includes a substantially cylindrical insert connected to a substantially cylindrical polymeric middle body. The substantially cylindrical insert includes a top surface opposite a bottom surface and a substantially cylindrical coupling element that extends from the bottom surface, a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface, a primer flash hole positioned in the primer recess to extend through the bottom surface, and a flange that extends circumferentially about an outer edge of the top surface. The substantially cylindrical polymeric middle body includes a substantially cylindrical polymeric bullet-end and a substantially cylindrical polymeric coupling end connected by a powder chamber, wherein the substantially cylindrical polymeric coupling end extends over the substantially cylindrical coupling element and covers a circumferential surface of the primer flash hole. |
| US10352663B2 |
Base for target shooting
A target shooting base can have a shape that generally defines a triangular prism. The base can have a first end member, a second end member, a first side extending between the first and second end members, a second side extending between the first and second end members, a top member extending between a top portion of first end member and a top portion of the second end member, and a lower support member extending between an intermediate portion of first end member and an intermediate portion of the second end member. The top member and the lower support member can include a plurality of openings that can receive portions of a shooting target. |
| US10352660B2 |
Vehicle security shields and related methods
Vehicle window security shield assemblies and related methods of use and/or installation. In some embodiments, an insert-shield assembly may comprise an insert-shield with or without a separate inner shield, one or both of which may comprise a ballistic-rated, transparent material. The assembly may be mounted in and/or to one or more existing windows or other openings of a vehicle. In some embodiments, an inner shield of the shield assembly may be removeable from the assembly. In some embodiments, the entire assembly or a portion thereof may be removed to allow an officer or other user to use the removed portion as a portable shield. The removed portion may be returned to the vehicle following use to enhance the protection of the vehicle. |
| US10352656B2 |
Firearm rail with expanding mounting legs
A mounting system includes a bracket, a first engagement member, and a second engagement member. The bracket includes a first leg, a second leg, and a bridge portion extending between the first leg and the second leg. The first leg defines a first aperture. The second leg defines a second aperture. The first engagement member is disposed within the first aperture and includes a first engagement surface. The second engagement member is disposed within the second aperture and includes a second engagement surface configured to receive the first engagement surface. |
| US10352653B2 |
Harness system
A concealed weapon holster harness and cover convertible between a halter-top configuration and a back crisscross configuration has a first body portion and similar second body portion that releasably and adjustably interconnect using a plurality of spacedly arrayed hook and loop fastener patches to provide infinite adjustability about a user's torso just under the bust area. A halter strap or two crossing back straps secure the apparatus to a user's upper body and a covering conceals the apparatus and any carried firearm from view. |
| US10352652B2 |
Multi-purpose carrier
A multi-purpose carrier constructed from single continuous sheet of material that is folded along a horizontal axis or a vertical axis in a manner so as to create opposing open top ends and a closed or open bottom end. The opposing left and right sides are folded towards the vertical or horizontal axis in the center of the sheet of material to create opposing left and right channels. The channels have a plurality of apertures located along the outer edge of the channels. A cord or torsion spring is funneled through the channels and apertures to compress the opposing sides of the device together to create a positive compression grip of the contents carried in the carrier. |
| US10352648B2 |
Rear trunnion and folding stock fitting assemblies
A rear trunnion assembly includes: a modular rear trunnion fitting including a rear connection feature, an upper portion, and a lower portion; a folding hinge fitting including an upper lug, a lower lug, and a forward portion disposed under the modular rear trunnion fitting, the folding hinge fitting disposed on a rear side of the modular rear trunnion fitting, the forward portion including a first mounting hole configured to interface with the upper portion and a second mounting hole configured to interface with the lower portion; and a pivoting latch fitting configured to pivot with respect to the folding hinge fitting about an axis extending from the upper lug to the lower lug. The pivoting latch fitting may be configured to lock in at least one position with respect to the folding hinge fitting. |
| US10352646B2 |
Training pistol
A training pistol having an adjustable trigger with a shot-indicating laser to signify the impact of a shot which would simulate a bullet hole of a live fire pistol. In one form a trigger prep indicating system to indicate where the trigger is pressed showing the trigger finger is on the trigger and the trigger is repositioned from a rest state to a position longitudinally rearward therefrom. |
| US10352628B2 |
Membrane-integrated energy exchange assembly
A method of forming a membrane panel configured to be secured within an energy exchange assembly may include forming an outer frame defining a central opening, and integrating a membrane sheet with the outer frame. The membrane sheet spans across the central opening, and is configured to transfer one or both of sensible energy or latent energy therethrough. The integrating operation may include injection-molding the outer frame to edge portions of the membrane sheet. Alternatively, the integrating operation may include laser-bonding, ultrasonically bonding, heat-sealing, or the like, the membrane sheet to the outer frame. |
| US10352626B2 |
Heat pipe
A heat pipe includes a first metal layer forming a liquid layer configured to move a working fluid that is liquefied from vapor, and a second metal layer forming a vapor layer configured to move the vapor of the working fluid that is vaporized. The first metal layer includes first cavities that cave in from a first surface of the first metal layer and are arranged apart from each other, second cavities that cave in from a second surface of the first metal layer opposite to the first surface of the first metal layer, first pores partially communicating with the first cavities and the second cavities, respectively, and second pores partially communicating side surfaces of the second cavities that are adjacent to each other. The second metal layer is provided on the first surface of the first metal layer and includes an opening exposing the plurality of first cavities. |
| US10352625B2 |
Thermal module
A thermal module includes a first heat transfer member and a second heat transfer member. The first heat transfer member has a first chamber in which a first capillary structure is disposed. The second heat transfer member has a second chamber and a conduction section. A second capillary structure is disposed in the second chamber. The conduction section is received in the first chamber. A third capillary structure is disposed on outer surface of the conduction section. A working fluid is respectively filled in the first and second chambers. The third capillary structure is disposed on the outer surface of the conduction section to enhance the heat transfer effect of the second heat transfer member so as to enhance the heat transfer efficiency of the entire thermal module. |
| US10352623B2 |
Diphasic cooling loop with satellite evaporators
A heat transfer system includes a main circuit forming a fluid loop, the main circuit being devoid of mechanical or capillary pumping means, at least one evaporator unit arranged in bypass to the main circuit, and at least one cooling heat exchanger that includes a portion of the loop main circuit and a heat exchanger coupled to a heat sink, for dissipating thermal energy. The evaporator unit includes an inlet pipe collecting liquid fluid from the main loop, an evaporator including a porous member with capillary pumping coupled to a heat source to be cooled, and an outlet pipe having an ejection nozzle with injects the fluid in primarily vapor phase into the main circuit at least in the loop direction of flow. |
| US10352621B2 |
Dual axial fan with a thermal exchange component for a vehicle
A dual fan apparatus for providing heated or cooled air which is compact fit within limited spaces. The dual fan apparatus includes two axial fans on opposing sides of a thermal exchange component which operate in coordination to move air in one direction at a time through the apparatus. The dual fan apparatus increases airflow and thermal transfer efficiency through the thermal exchange component. |
| US10352617B2 |
Apparatus and method for purifying gases and method of regenerating the same
A method and device for purifying a process gas mixture, such as a cryogen gas, in which impurity components of the mixture are removed by de-sublimation via cryo-condensation. The gas mixture is cooled to a temperature well below the condensation temperature of the impurities, by direct exchange of the gas mixture with a cooling source disposed in a first region of the device. The de-sublimated or frozen impurities collect about the cooling region surfaces, and ultimately transferred to a portion of the device defining an impurities storage region. The output-purified gas is transferred from the impurities storage region, is optionally passed through a first micrometer sized filter, through a counter-flow heat exchanger, and ultimately up to an output port at room temperature. A method of purging the collected impurities and regenerating the device is also disclosed. |
| US10352614B2 |
Refrigerator appliance having a dispensing assembly
A refrigerator appliance having a dispensing assembly is provided herein. The refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a door rotatably mounted to the cabinet, and the dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly may include a dispenser recess and an outlet conduit. The dispenser recess may be defined along an outer surface of the door and extend in a lateral direction from a first side portion to a second side portion of the door. The outlet conduit may be in selective fluid communication with the dispenser recess to direct a fluid thereto. |
| US10352608B2 |
Screw compressor drive control
An embodiment of method used to control operation of a screw compressor of a refrigeration system may include receiving status signals regarding operation of the screw compressor of the refrigeration system. The method may further include determining an operating point of the screw compressor based upon the received status signals, and selecting a torque profile for the screw compressor based upon the operating point. The method may also include driving the screw compressor per the selected torque profile. Refrigeration systems and compressor systems suitable for implementing the method are also presented. |
| US10352603B2 |
Control apparatus for cooling system
A cooling system includes a cooling tower, a refrigeration device, a cooling fan provided in the cooling tower, a cooling water pump which circulates cooling water between the cooling tower and the refrigeration device, an inlet temperature sensor which detects the cooling water temperature at an inlet of the cooling tower, an outlet temperature sensor which detects the cooling water temperature at an outlet of the cooling tower, and an inverter apparatus which variably controls the speed of the cooling fan or the cooling water pump. The output frequency of the inverter apparatus is reduced after the output frequency reaches an upper limit frequency. The inverter apparatus controls the cooling device based on a temperature differential between a temperature of the cooling water at the inlet and a temperature of the cooling water at the outlet. |
| US10352602B2 |
Portable method and apparatus for monitoring refrigerant-cycle systems
A portable monitoring system that monitors various aspects of the operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor that measures power provided to the refrigerant-cycle system and gathers data from one or more sensors and uses the sensor data to calculate a figure of merit related to the efficiency of the system. In one embodiment, the measurements performed by the monitoring system include one or more of: an evaporator input air temperature, an evaporator output air temperature, evaporator air flow, evaporator air humidity, condenser air input temperature, condenser air output temperature sensor, electrical power. In one embodiment, the portable monitoring system receives information about the refrigerant-cycle system from either the system itself or from a computer network. |
| US10352599B2 |
Evaporator
An evaporator is provided with a refrigerant pipe, a cold storage case which has inner fins mounted therein, and air-side fins. The evaporator is characterized in that the cold storage case is provided with: a filling opening for filling the cold storage case with a cold storage material; a first flow passage connecting to the filling opening and extending in the same direction as the direction of inflow of the cold storage material; and a second flow passage connecting to the first flow passage and extending in the direction intersecting the first flow passage. |
| US10352598B2 |
Heat exchanger, in particular a condenser
Heat exchanger, in particular condenser, comprises two parallel end closing plates (1, 2) having made a coolant inlet and outlet and at least one inlet and an outlet of the refrigerant. A heat exchange unit is provided between the closing plates (1, 2) and at least one coolant compartment and at least one refrigerant compartment, separated by an inner plate (5). The coolant compartments and, refrigerant compartments are arranged alternately and connected such that they form together with said inlets and outlets separated hydraulic circuits for the coolant and refrigerant and a turbulator panel (3, 4) is arranged in each of the compartments (3, 4). The turbulator panels (3) of the refrigerant circuit comprise on their surface first disturbing elements (9) the shape of which is matched to the physical properties of the gaseous refrigerant, and which determine the height of the turbulator panel of the refrigerant circuit, while the turbulator panels (4) of the coolant circuit comprise on their surface second disturbing elements (10) the shape of which is matched to the physical properties of the liquid coolant which determine the height of the turbulator panel of the coolant circuit, wherein the shape of the first disturbing elements (9) is different from the shape of the second disturbing elements (10). The shape of the turbulator panels (3, 4) is matched to the independent optimal managing, slowing down and disturbing of the refrigerant and the coolant, while ensuring a low pressure drop of their flow to achieve a high heat exchange coefficient. |
| US10352594B2 |
Sealed heat exchange system and air conditioner
A sealed heat exchange system and air conditioner are provided herein. The sealed heat exchange system may include a compressor, a heat exchanger, a line filter, a variable electronic expansion device, a primary fluid path, and an alternate fluid path. The compressor may generally increase a pressure of a flowed refrigerant within the sealed heat exchange system. The heat exchanger may be in fluid communication with the compressor and the line filter may be in fluid communication with the heat exchanger. The primary fluid path may define a fluid inlet to receive the flowed refrigerant downstream of the heat exchanger and upstream of the expansion device. The alternate fluid path may define a fluid inlet to receive the flowed refrigerant downstream of the variable electronic expansion device and upstream of the heat exchanger. |
| US10352592B2 |
Ejector system and methods of operation
A vapor compression system (200; 300; 400) has: a compressor (22); a first heat exchanger (30); a second heat exchanger (64); an ejector (38); separator (48); and an expansion device (70). A plurality of conduits are positioned to define a first flowpath sequentially through: the compressor; the first heat exchanger; the ejector from a motive flow inlet through (40) an outlet (44); and the separator, and then branching into: a first branch returning to the compressor; and a second branch passing through the expansion device and second heat exchanger to a secondary flow inlet (42). The plurality of conduits are positioned to define a bypass flowpath (202; 302; 402) bypassing the motive flow inlet and rejoining the first flowpath at essentially separator pressure but away from the separator. |
| US10352591B2 |
Cooling device and method therefore for CO2 washing machine
The present invention relates to a cooling unit for cooling fluid in a dry cleaning system and a method therefore. The cooling unit (12) comprises a device (1, 7, 8) containing cooled fluid such as carbon dioxide, and a tube section (11) for conveying the fluid from a first compressor stage (2) to a second compressor stage (3), arranged so that the fluid in the tube section (11) is cooled by the cooled fluid in the device (1, 7, 8). |
| US10352588B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling gas powered appliances
A control system for controlling a gas powered appliance includes a hot surface igniter, an igniter relay, and an integrity detection circuit. The integrity detection circuit is configured to be coupled to a power source, the igniter relay, and the hot surface igniter to produce an output indicative of the integrity of the hot surface igniter and the igniter relay. The integrity detection circuit is configured to output a first voltage when the igniter relay is closed and output a second voltage different from the first voltage when the hot surface igniter is in a non-short circuit failure condition. |
| US10352587B2 |
Water heater distribution tube
A split system water heater includes a storage tank and a separate power module for heating water outside of the tank. A distribution tube provides high volume, low velocity flow of water between the tank and the power module to avoid or limit mixing and maintain thermal stratification within the tank. The distribution tube includes a longitudinal axis and a plurality of openings generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. |
| US10352584B2 |
Ventilation fan
A ventilation fan comprises a fan, a cover module and a filter. The fan includes an inlet and an outlet. The cover module is disposed at the inlet and includes a main body and a cover. The main body includes an opening and fixing portions. The opening is disposed corresponding to the inlet. The periphery of the opening is configured with two opposite slideways. The fixing portions are disposed on the main body. The cover and the main body are disposed separately to form a gap and the cover includes connecting portions correspondingly connected to the fixing portions. The filter detachably slides on the slideways to be disposed at the opening. The size of the cover is larger than that of the opening. The air flows to the filter and inlet through the gap and flows out of the outlet through the fan. |
| US10352582B2 |
Decorative panel and air-conditioner indoor unit provided with same
Disclosed herein is a decorative panel for a ceiling-mounted indoor unit of an air conditioning device, and the panel is configured to improve the design of a suction grill without increasing the number of manufacturing process steps. The decorative panel includes: a panel body having a suction port; and a suction grill attached to the suction port of the panel body. The suction grill has a grill body which is formed in the shape of a grid to have a large number of suction holes and is positioned over the suction port. A large number of recesses are formed in a lower surface of the decorative panel so as to be arranged along, and to surround, the grill body. |
| US10352578B2 |
Adaptive optimization for dynamic room pressurization control
An apparatus and method controls an environmental control system to maintain a differential pressure between a room and one or more adjacent areas by (1) determining a differential pressure error based on the differential pressure and a differential pressure set point using a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller; (2) increasing an air change per hour set point whenever one or more first parameters are satisfied; (3) decreasing the air change per hour set point whenever one or more second parameters are satisfied; and (4) sending one or more control signals to the environmental control system that maintain the differential pressure between the room and the one or more adjacent areas by adjusting: (a) the leading airflow to be approximately equal to the air flow change set point multiplied by a volume of the room divided by 60, and (b) the tracking airflow to maintain a volume differential set point. |
| US10352576B2 |
Extremum-seeking control system for a chilled water plant
An extremum-seeking control system for a chilled water plant includes a feedback controller and an extremum-seeking controller. The feedback controller is configured to operate equipment of the chilled water plant to achieve a condenser water temperature setpoint. The equipment include at least one of a chiller compressor, a condenser water pump, and a cooling tower fan. The extremum-seeking controller is configured to provide the condenser water temperature setpoint to the feedback controller. The extremum-seeking controller is configured to determine an optimal value for the setpoint condenser water temperature setpoint by perturbing the condenser water temperature setpoint with a stochastic excitation signal, monitoring a power consumption of the equipment resulting from the perturbed condenser water temperature setpoint, estimating a gradient of the power consumption with respect to the condenser water temperature setpoint, and modulating the condenser water temperature setpoint to drive the estimated gradient to zero. |
| US10352575B2 |
Vapor compression dehumidifier
An apparatus comprises an air inlet configured to receive an inlet airflow. The inlet airflow comprises a process airflow and a bypass airflow. An evaporator unit receives a flow of refrigerant and is cools the process airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the process airflow to the flow of refrigerant. A condenser unit receives the flow of refrigerant and (1) reheats the process airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the flow of refrigerant to the process airflow, and (2) heats the bypass airflow by facilitating heat transfer from the flow of refrigerant to the bypass airflow. The process airflow is discharged via a process airflow outlet and the bypass airflow is discharged via a bypass airflow outlet. |
| US10352573B2 |
Air-conditioning apparatus having decorative panel mount structure and indoor unit having the same
A mount unit for mounting a decorative panel on an underside of an air-conditioning apparatus main body includes a decorative panel mount fitting having a screw engagement hole that communicates with the screw insertion hole of the decorative panel and a claw that is fitted into the claw engagement hole formed on each side of the screw insertion hole of the decorative panel and a decorative panel mount screw, and is configured to be held by the decorative panel without being dropped off when the claw is fitted into the claw engagement hole and the decorative panel mount screw is engaged with the screw engagement hole with a head being oriented downward, and the decorative panel is mounted on the air-conditioning apparatus main body when the decorative panel mount screw held on the decorative panel is screwed into the screw fastening hole of the air-conditioning apparatus main body via the screw insertion hole. |
| US10352567B2 |
Fuel-air premixer for a gas turbine
The present disclosure relates to a fuel-air premixer for a turbine system. The fuel-air premixer includes a swirler and a centerbody. The swirler is configured to direct a flow of air through the premixer, and the centerbody is configured to inject fuel into the flow of air. Additionally, the centerbody includes an airfoil shape that reduces and/or substantially eliminates recirculation pockets to prevent autoignition and/or flame holding in a combustion chamber. Accordingly, the turbine system may produce fewer NOx emissions. |
| US10352566B2 |
Gas turbine engine combustor liner panel
A liner panel for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a multiple of heat transfer augmentors. At least one of the multiple of heat transfer augmentors includes a hemi-spherical protuberance. |
| US10352561B1 |
Oxygen injected biomass to BTUs transformer
A biomass or bio-fuel combustion system is provided utilizing oxygen as the source of combustion. The system generally includes a primary combustion chamber defining an internal space for receipt of the biomass and a directional oxygen injector positioned within the combustion chamber and having a plurality of injection nozzles for injecting oxygen into the internal space, preferably at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the combustion chamber. A transfer chamber extends from the primary combustion chamber to a secondary combustion chamber for further combustion of any remaining particulates. A cooling and exhaust system extends from the secondary combustion chamber for drawing off and condensing out any exhaust and moisture contained in the remaining exhaust particulates. A method of burning a biomass of bio-fuel with producing nitrogen dioxide is also disclosed. |
| US10352559B2 |
Gasification apparatus and gasification method
The present invention relates to a gasification apparatus and a gasification method, the apparatus comprising: a reactor for gasifying fuel; a fuel supply part for supplying fuel to the reactor; and a dispersion plate for spraying fuel, so as to enhance reactivity in the reactor, and aerosolizing moisture within fuel, thereby uniformly supplying fuel to the reactor, wherein the dispersion plate, in a state of being charged by receiving power, is configured to electrostatically spray fuel and a gasification agent, thereby producing a micro droplet, and atomizing the same. Accordingly, it is possible to aerosolize fuel using a boiling phenomenon or an electrostatic spray phenomenon, and uniformly supply fuel to the reactor. Also, it is possible to obtain the effect of increasing gasification reaction efficiency by preheating and reforming fuel and moisture through mid-low temperature oxidation prior to supplying the same the reactor. |
| US10352555B2 |
Low-NOx-burner
A burner, particularly Low-NOx-burner, the method for generating a flame by combustion of a fuel, having a tile surrounding an opening of the tile extending along a burner axis, the tile further having a front side and a rear side facing away from the front side, wherein the rear side comprises an air inlet connected to the opening for feeding air into the opening, and wherein the front side having a discharge outlet connected to the opening for discharging a flame generated by the burner into a surrounding area, and wherein the tile further having an inside facing the opening as well as an outside facing away from the opening. The burner further has at least one oxygen lance extending along the burner axis in a first recess of the tile. |
| US10352554B2 |
Superheated steam generator
The present invention intends to suppress energy consumption while making it possible to generate superheated steam in a short period of time. Specifically, the present invention includes: a steam generating part that generates steam; a superheated steam generating part that generates superheated steam; an on/off valve that switches between supplying the steam to the superheated steam generating part or stopping the supply; and a control device that sends a control signal to the switching mechanism for switching between a waiting state in which the steam generating part generates the steam and the supply of the steam is stopped, and a supply state in which the steam is supplied to the superheated steam generating part. When switching from the waiting state to the supply state, the control device gradually increases an amount of the steam supplied to the superheated steam generating part. |
| US10352553B2 |
Apparatus for producing light and sound
Aspects of the present invention generally relate to an apparatus that combines a light source, a speaker, and other electrical components in a single unit to produce lighting and sound effects. The apparatus may be sized and configured for use in a number of applications. Further, the apparatus may have a number of operating states that may include light and sound effects that correspond with one another. |
| US10352550B1 |
Submersible LED light fixture with multilayer stack for pressure transfer
A submersible luminaire includes a housing and a transparent pressure bearing window positioned at a forward end of the housing. Window supporting structure is mounted in the housing behind the transparent window. A water-tight seal is located between the window and the housing. A circuit element is configured and positioned within the housing behind the window supporting structure to bear at least some of the pressure applied to the transparent window. At least one solid state light source is mounted on the circuit element behind the transparent window. |
| US10352547B2 |
Lighting devices, fixture structures and components for use therein
In some embodiments, a lighting device comprising two or more light sources and an optical device configured to enhance uniformity of light emitted from the light sources and emerging from a surface of the optical device, an average distance between light sources less than one half of the square root of the area of the surface divided by the number of light sources. In some embodiments, a fixture structure comprising a reflective structure and a heat conductor in contact with the reflective structure and covering not more than 30 percent of the surface area of the reflective structure. In some embodiments, a lighting device comprising a fixture structure, at least one light source mounted on one substrate, and at least one light source mounted on another substrate. Other fixture structures and lighting devices. |
| US10352542B2 |
LED lamp and component, heat dissipating base and LED wireless dimming system thereof
An LED lamp and a component, a heat dissipating base and an LED wireless dimming system thereof are provided. The LED lamp component comprises a heat dissipating base, a light emitting module and a lens, the heat dissipating base has a bearing surface and a back surface opposite to the bearing surface, the bearing surface is provided with a first recessed section therein, the back surface is provided with heat dissipating structures; the heat dissipating base further comprises a first joint portion; the light emitting module is disposed in the first recessed section, and the lens covering the light emitting module. |
| US10352538B2 |
Swinging LED lamp with wireless charging function
A swinging LED lamp with a wireless charging function comprises a fixing portion and a magnetic suspension portion, wherein the fixing portion comprises a base and a lug boss formed at an upper end of the base; a main control circuit board and a power source end are arranged in the base; an electromagnet and a transmitting coil are arranged in the lug boss; the electromagnet and the transmitting coil are electrically connected with the power source end through the main control circuit board respectively. |
| US10352535B2 |
Magnetic mounting element, optical module, illumination module and illumination lamp
An optical module is provided for covering and being assembled on a light source module and providing light distribution and insulation protection for the light source module. The optical module includes a body comprising an optical portion and a power supply drive accommodating portion. The optical module also includes a mounting portion formed to integrally extend from the body. The optical portion is provided with a plurality of lens units that are formed to integrally project along a first direction from a surface of the body. The power supply drive accommodating portion is provided with an accommodating space formed to integrally extend along the first direction from the surface of the body so as to accommodate the power supply drive. The mounting portion at least partially accommodates a magnetic mounting element that includes a nonmagnetic base and a strong magnet which is connected integrally with the nonmagnetic base. |
| US10352534B2 |
Lighting system
A lighting system comprises a light source for providing a light beam of directed non-diffused light with a first correlated color temperature along a main light beam direction; and a lamp shade-like structure comprising a bottom unit to be illuminated from the light source at one side and a screen structure provided at an opposite side, the bottom unit and the screen structure defining a light passage. The bottom unit comprises a diffused light generator for generating diffused light at a second correlated color temperature, which is larger than the first correlated color temperature, is at least partially transparent for the directed non-diffused light of the light beam, and is configured such that at least a divergent light beam portion of the light beam enters the light passage; and the screen structure is spatially oriented with respect to the main light beam direction of the divergent light beam portion. |
| US10352533B2 |
Light source device and lighting device
In a light source device, an axis extends from a light-emitting face and perpendicularly to the light-emitting face. A reflective surface includes a curved surface defined by rotating a first arc which is a part of an ellipse around the axis. The ellipse has a first focal point and a second focal point which are located on the light-emitting face. The second focal point is located adjacently to the first arc with respect to a center of the ellipse. A distance from the first focal point to the axis is shorter than a distance from the second focal point to the axis. |
| US10352532B2 |
Uniform light source with variable beam divergence
A light source producing a beam of variable divergence, comprising one or more light-emitting devices arranged on a planar substrate, with each of the light-emitting devices having a Lambertian emission distribution. The light source may further comprise a chamber for mixing light emitted from the one or more light-emitting devices, the chamber itself comprising a base defined by the planar substrate, one or more side walls having a reflective interior surface, and a planar diffusive emission surface defining a ceiling of the chamber. The chamber may have an adjustable height. A reflector extends from the chamber for redirecting light exiting from the chamber to form a light beam, the reflector surrounding and having a focal plane coincident with the ceiling of the chamber. Finally, the light source may comprise a mechanism to control a height of the chamber to thereby variably control a divergence of the light beam. |
| US10352525B2 |
Vehicle signaling light
A DRL unit as a vehicle signaling light can include: an LED light source; and a plate light guiding lens formed from a light guide plate. The light guide plate includes: a light guide plate main body having a light output surface; and a light entrance portion that is formed to be continuous with the light guide plate main body and includes a light incident surface opposite to the light source and upper and lower expanded portions. The upper and lower expanded portions are integrally formed with the light entrance portion on top and bottom surfaces of the light entrance portion so as to expand in the thickness direction of the light guide plate main body. Here, the upper and lower expanded portions can have asymmetric cross sections in the thickness direction and different sizes when seen in a top plan view. |
| US10352520B2 |
Vehicle lighting fixture
A vehicle lighting fixture can effectively utilize an inner space of a lighting chamber defined by a housing and an outer lens for the formation of an optical path, so that the light can be projected through the entire surface region of the outer lens. A reflector can extend forward and obliquely downward and can be arranged below a mounting substrate on which LEDs are mounted. An extension can be arranged in front of an LED substrate holder and the reflector. The extension can have a mirror-finished reflecting rear surface, and include a window hole portion positioned in front of the reflector, a curved portion configured to extend from an upper edge portion of the window hole portion upward and obliquely forward, and an annular flange portion configured to extend from respective outer rim portions of the window hole portion and the curved portion rearward. |
| US10352518B2 |
Lens assembly for implementing low beam
A lens assembly for implementing a low beam may include: a first lens including an incident surface having a shape enclosing a light emitting diode (LED), and an exit surface through which light of the LED exits in a direction perpendicular to the exit surface; and a second lens disposed on the exit surface of the first lens and configured to project the light of the LED that exits from the exit surface. The light of the LED that is projected through the second lens may form a low-beam pattern. |
| US10352512B1 |
Device for illuminating a door knob keyhole
A device for illuminating a door knob keyhole of a conventional door locking set, the device includes a ring-shaped lighting assembly. The lighting assembly is detachably secured to a face of the door knob of the conventional door locking set. The lighting assembly includes an annular base structure and a light source support, each having a central hole sized large enough to expose the keyhole when the lighting assembly is detachably secured to the door knob. The light source includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) which are retained in the light source support. An electrical circuit, which includes a depressible switch, is provided for activating the LEDs. |
| US10352511B2 |
Lighting fixture
A lighting fixture that can be installed in a ceiling or retrofitted into a ceiling containing ceiling tiles mounted in a grid, while providing a more pleasing aesthetic appearance than prior art lighting fixtures. |
| US10352502B2 |
System and method for automatically filling fluid cylinders
A cylinder filling system is configured to automatically fill fluid cylinders with fluid at varying fluid pressures. The cylinder filling system may include a plurality of pressure control manifolds operatively connected together and disposed in a fluid circuit between a fluid storage container and a fluid outlet. A control unit may be in communication with the plurality of pressure control manifolds. The control unit is configured to operate the plurality of pressure control manifolds to deliver fluid at a rated fluid pressure of a fluid cylinder that connects to the fluid outlet. |
| US10352501B2 |
Cryostat with active neck tube cooling by a second cryogen
A cryostat arrangement has an outer jacket, a first tank with a first cryogen, and a second tank with a second liquid cryogen which boils at a higher temperature than the first cryogen. The first tank comprises a neck tube, whose hot upper end is connected to the outer jacket at ambient temperature and whose cold lower end is connected to the first tank at a cryogenic temperature. The arrangement uses a riser pipe protruding into the second tank through which the second liquid cryogen can flow out of the second tank and into a first heat exchanger in thermal contact with the neck tube. An outflow line is provided through which second cryogen evaporating from the first heat exchanger can flow out and into an optional second heat exchanger. It is thus possible to greatly reduce heat input from the neck tube into the first tank. |
| US10352496B2 |
Stand assembly for an electronic device providing multiple degrees of freedom and built-in cables
A stand assembly for an electronic device includes a neck portion with a first end that holds and extends from the electronic device, a spine portion that is coupled via a joint structure to a second end of the neck portion, the joint structure being configured to provide a first rotational degree of freedom of the neck portion with respect to the spine portion, and one or more interconnect wires. The one or more interconnect wires include a first wire portion, a second wire portion and a third wire portion, the first wire portion being routed through an interior of the neck portion, the second wire portion being routed along a surface of the spine portion, and the third wire portion being routed though the joint structure from the surface of the spine portion to the interior of the neck portion. |
| US10352489B2 |
Quick connector
A quick connect coupling includes a hollow female connector body, a male end form configured to be received in the female connector body, a retainer, and a verifier coupled. An entry end of the female connector body defines a pair of windows on opposite sides of the entry end. The retainer extends along the windows and into a bore of the female connector body. The verifier includes legs and feet that extend into the windows and into the bore. The windows define a ramped edge, and the retainer is forced against the ramped edge by an annular upset of the male end form. The retainer spreads outward and springs back after the upset clears the retainer. The feet of the verifier include a ramped surface and spread outward in response to a force applied by the upset. The verifier can be pushed down after the legs are spread apart. |
| US10352488B2 |
Connection system for connecting PEX tubing to a fitting which includes a clamp
Connection system to connect a tubing with a fitting comprises a tubular fitting including an exterior shoulder and an annular groove disposed a distance away from the shoulder, the tubular fitting is configured to be inserted into the tubing to overlie the groove; a clamp including first and second curved sidewalls, a flexible joint connecting a respective first end of the curved sidewalls, clenching means that connects respective second ends of the curved sidewalls, and an annular flange arranged in an internal region of the curved sidewalls; and the annular flange is disposed over the annular groove when the sidewalls are engaged with the shoulder such that the tubing underneath the annular flange is forced into the annular groove by the annular flange when the clamp is in a clamped position. |
| US10352486B2 |
Method of manufacturing a unitary gasket using two rubber materials of different hardness
Pipe joints and more particularly circular push-on type pipe joints including a flexible gasket having both hard and soft portions and where the soft portion overlaps a flange and an inner curved section of the hard portion. |
| US10352484B2 |
Exhaust system
An exhaust gas system includes a first exhaust component and a second exhaust component that are spaced apart from each other by a solder gap that can be has great as 1.20 mm. A high temperature solder material is provided near the solder gap and is heated by an inductor to form an induction solder joint between the first and second exhaust components. |
| US10352477B2 |
Visualization of tests on globe-type valves using phased array sequence scanning
A computer with a proper program generates a phased array sequence of signals. In a pulser with delays, the signals are fed through a multiplexor into multiple water wedges that are attached to a globe valve being tested. For a sequential operation of the globe valves from the open to the closed position, ultrasonic signals are transmitted through the fluid contained in the valve and reflected back through piezo-electric crystals to the multiplexor. By summation and merger of the signals, an image can be developed of the operation of the globe valve to determine if the globe valve is operating properly. By comparing the signals received with a known standard for that globe valve, proper operation, or lack thereof, of the globe valve under test can be determined. Separation of the valve stem from the globe can also be measured. |
| US10352471B2 |
Solenoid valve
A solenoid valve includes a housing, a bobbin and an armature. The bobbin is received at least partially within the housing and has a body about which a coil is provided. A fluid flow path including an inlet and an outlet and a valve seat is defined by at least one of the housing or the bobbin, and the armature is moveable relative to the valve seat to control flow through the fluid flow path. |
| US10352467B2 |
Direct-action-type electrically-operated valve and assembly method therefor
A direct-action-type electrically-operated valve comprises a valve base provided with a valve cavity, a motor disposed on the upper end the valve base, and a screw rod. The screw rod is fitted and connected to a nut by means of threads. The nut is connected to a spool. Axial positions of a rotor of the motor and the valve base are relatively fixed. The upper end of the screw rod is fixedly connected to the rotor. Driven by the nut, the spool moves along the axial direction of the valve cavity to open or close a valve opening disposed on the valve base. The spool is a tubular structure provided with a balancing channel, and a seal piece for dividing the valve cavity into two independent cavities is disposed on the periphery of the spool. |
| US10352464B2 |
Structure of energy-saving precision pressure adjusting valve
An improved structure of an energy-saving precision pressure adjusting valve includes a main body in an interior of which a main membrane and a balance membrane are arranged. The main membrane is operable by an overflow tube and the balance membrane is operable by a pressure-adjusting stein, so that when pneumatic fluid enters the main body, through a channel, a feedback channel and a pressure regulation channel that communicate with each other, together with a feedback channel flow regulation hole and a steel ball arranged in the feedback channel, the pneumatic fluid is allowed to flow in one direction, in combination with stein covering rubber provided on the pressure-adjusting stein and membrane covering rubber provided on the main membrane, the flowing of the pneumatic fluid is made faster and the purpose of fast increase and decrease of pressure and high precision pressure output can be achieved. |
| US10352463B2 |
Water temperature regulating valve
A water temperature regulating valve (10) including a valve body (12) having a cavity (13) in which mixing of fluids can occur, and provided with a hot fluid (or heated water) inlet (18) adapted for communication with a source of hot (or heated) water, a cooled fluid inlet (16) adapted for communication with an apparatus that has used the mixed fluid for heating, a mixed fluid outlet (14) adapted for communication with an apparatus that uses the mixed fluid for heating, and a return fluid outlet (20) adapted for communication with the source of hot (or heated) water, all inlets and outlets also being in communication with the cavity (13) provided within the valve body (12), said cavity (13) being provided with an insert (24) in a sealing relationship with an inner surface of the said cavity (13), said insert (24) having a central bore (42) and also defining flow passages and being configured to direct the flows of hot fluid entering the cavity (13) via the hot fluid inlet (18) and cooled fluid entering the cavity via the cooled fluid inlet (16), the flow passages defined by the said insert (24) interacting with moveable closure means to selectively permit, restrict or prevent the flows of hot fluid and cooled fluid into the cavity (13), and mixed fluid and return fluid out of the cavity (13), said moveable closure means being temperature-reactive and/or manually operable. |
| US10352459B2 |
Seal assemblies for use with fluid valves
Seal assemblies for use with fluid valves are disclosed. An apparatus includes a valve plug having a first annular shoulder adjacent an end of the valve plug, a seal disposed on the first annular shoulder, and a fastener at the end of the valve plug to force the seal against the first annular shoulder to apply a load to the seal. |
| US10352458B2 |
Device for and method of installation of component within and removal from a bore
A method for removably securing a component within a bore having a shoulder, includes: forming a housing with a generally cylindrical wall with an open first axial end and a partially closed second axial end having an annular shoulder, and an annular lip section at the first end of the cylindrical housing wall, the lip section having a radially outwardly projecting and circumferentially extending annular ridge, an inner chamfer creating a frustoconical surface with a base toward the housing first axial end and an outer chamfer creating a frustonconical surface with a base toward the housing first axial end; and, inserting the housing into the bore, engaging the bore shoulder, engaging the inner chamfer of the housing lip section with a tool for applying axial force, the tool having a conical surface corresponding to and engageable with the housing inner chamfer, and applying axial force against the inner chamfer by means of the conical surface of the tool. |
| US10352457B2 |
Self aligning split mechanical seal employing a rotary seal ring having non-flat end faces
A split mechanical seal for mounting to a housing containing a rotating shaft, including a gland assembly, a holder assembly having an inner surface and an opposed outer surface, and a rotary seal ring that is sized and configured for seating within the space defined by the holder assembly. A detent groove is formed in the inner surface of the holder assembly for at least partially seating a portion of a sealing element, and another detent groove is formed in an outer surface of the rotary seal ring for at least partially seating another portion of the sealing element. The holder detent groove and the seal ring detent groove in combination are configured to seat and to retain the sealing element. |
| US10352456B2 |
Axial scoop seal plate
An annular seal plate for a shaft assembly in which the seal plate is disposed between and abuts a first adjacent element that rotates with the shaft and seal plate and a second adjacent element that does not rotate with the shaft. The annular seal plate includes an axial scoop defining an annular lubricant collection area disposed radially outwardly from an oil supply orifice that is in fluid communication with a source of pressurized lubricant supplied through the first adjacent element. Lubricant flows through the oil supply orifice and collects in the collection area. An oil passage places the collection area in fluid communication with a lateral surface facing and abutting the second adjacent element to provide lubricant to the interface between the annular seal plate and the second adjacent element. |
| US10352453B2 |
Seal device
The concentration of a sealed fluid in the vicinity of a sliding face between a stationary-side seal ring and a rotating-side seal ring is prevented without increasing the number of components and without providing a large-scale external circulation device. A seal cavity includes a radial sliding bearing 11, 25 for supporting a rotating shaft 2, and a sealing means 4, 30 on the side opposite to a sealed fluid source of the radial sliding bearing 11, 25 in a rotation axis direction, for sealing a sealed fluid. Fluid introduction holes 20 are provided in the radial sliding bearing 11, 25 for connecting the sealed fluid source side and the vicinity of the sealing means 4, 30 on the high-pressure fluid side. |
| US10352451B2 |
Sealing structure with torsional damper and oil seal
A sealing structure with a torsional damper and an oil seal includes a damper pulley serving as a torsional damper and an oil seal. The damper pulley has an annular hub pocket that is recessed in the outer side direction and extends in the circumferential direction along a boss part of a hub. The oil seal includes a side lip that extends toward the outer side. An outer circumferential surface of the hub pocket increases in a diameter toward the outer side, the side lip of the oil seal does not enter inside the hub pocket, and an annular gap is formed between an outer side end of the side lip and an inner side end of the outer circumferential surface of the hub pocket. |
| US10352449B2 |
Mechanical seal
A mechanical seal has a stationary side seal ring and a rotating side seal ring in opposed sliding contact with the stationary side seal ring. One seal ring of the stationary side seal ring and the rotating side seal ring is disposed on a sealed fluid side and constitutes a slide bearing which supports the rotating shaft. The other seal ring is disposed on the opposite side to the sealed fluid side, and a pressing member is attached to the other seal ring for biasing the other seal ring in the axial direction to press sealing faces of both the seal rings. |
| US10352445B2 |
Piston ring
A piston ring includes an annular body having: an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface; one side surface and the other side surface substantially orthogonal to the inner circumferential surface; and a pair of joint ends. The outer circumferential surface includes an inclined surface and an abutment surface. In a direction connecting the one side surface and the other side surface, a maximum width W1 of the abutment surface at the joint end is 80% to 150% of a maximum width W2 of the abutment surface in a portion other than the joint end. In the body, a two-axis difference (d2−d1) between a diameter d1 in a first axis direction passing through a central position of the joint and a diameter d2 in a second axis direction orthogonal to the first axis direction is greater than −0.25 mm and less than +0.36 mm. |
| US10352441B2 |
Method for controlling gear ratio of continuously variable transmission vehicle
A method for controlling a gear ratio of a continuously variable transmission vehicle includes: a step of detecting a position of a shift lever by a controller; a step of checking, by the controller, a gear ratio variation based on a difference between a desired stage gear ratio and a current gear ratio in a continuously variable transmission when the shift lever is detected to be positioned in a manual range; a step of calculating, by the controller, a gear ratio correction value based on a rate of change of engine RPM when the gear ratio variation is checked as being other than zero after the step of checking the gear ratio variation; and a step of correcting, by the controller, the gear ratio variation in response to the calculated gear ratio correction value after the calculation step. |
| US10352439B2 |
Method for operating an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle
A method of operating an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, in which a hydraulic pump associated with a hydraulic system for the supply of pressure is driven by a drive motor. When the motor vehicle starts, a hydrodynamic starting element forms a driving connection between the drive motor and the automatic transmission. Hydraulic shifting elements (B1, B2, B3, C1, C2) are actuated for engaging gear steps. When the drive motor is started, a shifting element (B1, B2, B3, C1, C2) of the automatic transmission is engaged, and, during the engagement process of the shifting element (B1, B2, B3, C1, C2), a time of a rotational speed variation (nAb, nTu) of the automatic transmission is determined. With the help of the determined rotational speed variation (nAb, nTu), a time point is determined at which a pressure present in the hydraulic system reaches or exceeds a target pressure level. |
| US10352438B1 |
Vehicle propulsion system and method for controlling a vehicle propulsion system
A vehicle propulsion system includes an engine for generating torque for propelling the vehicle, a transmission selectively coupled to the engine for receiving torque from the engine and having a plurality of gear selections each of which have a gear ratio which converts the torque from the engine to an output torque, a vehicle location identifier that identifies a location of the vehicle and provides a vehicle location signal indicating a location of the vehicle, and a controller that is programmed to record a shift history comprising gear selection, duration of gear selection, and vehicle location of each gear selection, identify a gear selection having a duration less than a predetermined duration, and revise a shift parameter for a gear selection having a duration less than the predetermined duration. |
| US10352437B2 |
Predictive transmission control method through road shape recognition
The present invention relates to a predictive transmission control method through road shape recognition, and more particularly, to a control method for carrying out predictive transmission by recognizing the shape of a road utilizing information of a high density map. The present invention provides a transmission control method which can provide an accurate predictive transmission by recognizing the shape of the front road based on GPS information. |
| US10352435B2 |
Integrated electronic shift lever assembly for vehicle
An integrated electronic shift lever assembly for a vehicle includes a shift lever installed inside the vehicle and operated by a driver for a shift position operation. A fixed knob is fixedly attached to an end of the shift lever. A shaft extends outwards from the fixed knob. A movable knob is detachably connected to the fixed knob such that the movable knob slides along the shaft to be decoupled from the fixed knob and rotates about the fixed knob. When a signal according to a rotational direction of the movable knob is input to a transmission control unit (TCU), the TCU changes a current shift position or a drive mode. |
| US10352432B2 |
Gear housing especially for an epicyclic gear set and method of making same
A gear housing for an epicyclic gear set, the gear housing including a hollow wheel having internal teething and a first front end with a first front-side joining surface; a housing cover having a second front end with a second front-side joining surface for longitudinally axially covering the hollow wheel; and a bonded connection for connecting the first front end to the second front end through the mating of the first and second front-side joining surfaces, at which the hollow wheel and the housing cover are connected to each other by a bonded connection, in particular, by heated tool welding, infrared welding, ultrasonic welding, or rotary friction welding. |
| US10352431B2 |
Transmission case
The transmission case is provided with a bearing portion having a through hole in which a power transmission shaft is inserted, a fitting portion having a mating surface on which another member is superimposed, a plurality of fastening portions provided in the fitting portion, and ribs provided between the bearing portion and the fastening portions, respectively. The ribs are arranged between the bearing portion and the fastening portions, respectively, the fastening portions being other than the fastening portion that is the closest to the bearing portion amongst the plurality of fastening portions. |
| US10352429B2 |
Steering rack and manufacturing method therefor
A steering rack includes a rack shaft (10), a plurality of rack teeth (11a) formed on the rack shaft and each having a tooth trace inclined with respect to a first direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the rack shaft, and a dummy tooth (33a) aligned with the rack teeth and formed on the rack shaft. The dummy tooth (33a) is non-uniformly formed in a second direction parallel to the tooth trace of the rack tooth (11a). |
| US10352428B2 |
Slide component, bicycle component, bicycle rear sprocket, bicycle front sprocket, bicycle chain, and method of manufacturing slide component
A slide component comprises a base member and a plated layer. The base member is made of a titanium alloy including beta phase of titanium. The base member includes a surface having a plurality of recesses. The plated layer is provided on the surface of the base member. |
| US10352422B2 |
Rotor carrier and flange assembly
A rotor assembly includes a torque converter including a housing forming a hydraulic chamber, a rotor for an electric motor, a rotor carrier non-rotatably connected to the rotor that is fixed to the torque converter housing, a rotor carrier flange, a spring, and a snap ring. In some embodiments, the rotor carrier includes a groove and a castellated portion, the snap ring is disposed in the groove, and the spring clamps the rotor carrier flange between the snap ring and the castellated portion. |
| US10352418B2 |
Ball screw apparatus
In a ball screw apparatus, a ball train including a plurality of main balls is housed in a raceway between a ball track of a ball nut and a ball track of a ball screw shaft. A coil spring housed in the raceway includes a first end that engages with an end of the ball train and a second end supported by a stopper (a first recessed portion, a protruding portion, or the like) of the ball nut. A stopper ball having a diameter larger than the diameter of the main ball is interposed between the stopper and the second end of the coil spring. |
| US10352417B2 |
Driving apparatus that drives driven body using lead screw, and image pickup apparatus equipped with this driving apparatus
A driving apparatus reduces degradation of driving performance and durability when a driven body is displaced using a lead screw. The lead screw has a lead groove that is formed over first and second members and has first and second surfaces that face to each other in a width direction. The lead screw is rotated by a driving source. A moving member engages with the lead groove, and moves parallel to the lead screw according to rotation of the lead screw. A driven body is displaced between first and second positions according to movement of the moving member. A first energization member energizes the moving member toward the second surface when the moving member passes across a first junction that occurs at a boundary between the first and second members in a stroke where the moving member contacts with a drive surface of the first surface to be moved. |
| US10352413B2 |
Gearless transmission
A gearless transmission may provide a similar outcome to a gear train, without meshing teeth. Such a gearless transmission may comprise an input shaft comprising a plurality of lobes disposed thereon. The lobes may extend radially from the input shaft in opposite directions from one another. Each of the lobes may comprise a plurality of connecting rods freely rotatable thereabout. Each of the connecting rods may be slidably attached to a hollow body disposed around the input shaft. The hollow body may be formed from a plurality of rings fixed together and secured to an output shaft. |
| US10352410B2 |
Toroidal continuously variable transmission
A toroidal continuously variable transmission include a pair of disks which is provided rotatably and concentrically with each other in a state where inner surfaces of respective disks are opposed to each other and a power roller held between the disks opposing to each other. One of the disks is supported on a shaft. The other of the disks is rotatably supported, via a first bearing, on a hollow shaft into which the shaft is inserted and which is non-rotatably supported by a support member. The shaft is rotatably supported on the hollow shaft via a second bearing. |
| US10352409B2 |
Multi-stage transmission
A brake of an automatic transmission includes: first and second recessed portions and formed in a center support; a first piston having a first pressure-receiving portion that is disposed in the first recessed portion and defines a first engagement oil chamber and having a plate-pressing portion that presses friction plates and separator plates; a second piston having a second pressure-receiving portion that is disposed in the second recessed portion and defines a second engagement oil chamber and a piston-pressing portion that presses the first piston by supply of oil pressure to the second engagement oil chamber; and a return spring that biases the first piston so that the first piston moves away from the friction plates and the separator plates. |
| US10352406B2 |
Planetary gear train of automatic transmission for vehicle
A planetary gear train may include input and output shafts, first to fourth planetary gear sets having first to third, fourth to sixth, seventh to ninth, and tenth to twelfth elements, a first shaft fixedly connected to the fourth and tenth elements, and selectively connectable to the input shaft, a second shaft fixedly connected to the third element, and selectively connectable to the input shaft, a third shaft fixedly connected to the eleventh element the output shaft, a fourth shaft fixedly connected to the first, sixth, and ninth elements, a fifth shaft fixedly connected to the eighth and twelfth elements, and a plurality of shafts each of which is selectively connectable to the transmission housing and fixedly connected to an element of the first, second and third planetary gear sets which is not fixedly connected to any of the first to seventh shafts. |
| US10352405B2 |
Vehicular multi-stage transmission
A vehicular multi-stage transmission includes: input and output shafts; first, second, third and fourth planetary gear devices each including first, second and third rotary elements; and seven shifting elements connected to the rotary elements of the four planetary gear devices. In particular, the second rotary element of the first planetary gear device PG1 is selectively connected to a transmission case by a first shifting element while being selectively connected to the input shaft, and the secondary rotary element of the first planetary gear device is selectively connected to the third rotary element of the second planetary gear device, the first rotary element of the third planetary gear device, and the first rotary element of the fourth planetary gear device. In addition, the third rotary element of the first planetary gear device is fixedly connected to the second rotary element of the second planetary gear device. |
| US10352403B2 |
Multistep automatic transmission
An automatic transmission includes a housing, a plurality of rotatable shafts, a plurality of planetary gear sets and a plurality of shift elements. A second element of a fourth planetary gear set forms a drive shaft, and a second element of a third planetary gear set forms an output shaft. A first element of the fourth planetary gear set forms a third shaft, and a fifth shaft is constantly connected to at least two shift elements of the plurality of shift elements. A third element of the third planetary gear set forms a sixth shaft, and a seventh shaft constantly connects a first element of a second planetary gear set to a third element of the fourth planetary gear set. A second element of the second planetary gear set forms an eighth shaft. |
| US10352396B2 |
Damper device
A damper device includes a first rotary member, a second rotary member, a plurality of coil springs, an intermediate member and a slide spring. The first rotary member is a member into which a power of an engine is inputted. The second rotary member is disposed to be rotatable with respect to the first rotary member. The plurality of coil springs are configured to be compressed between the first rotary member and the second rotary member. The intermediate member is configured to engage the plurality of coil springs and couple the plurality of coil springs together. The slide spring is disposed axially between the first rotary member and the intermediate member. The slide spring is configured to slide against the first rotary member. The slide spring is configured not to slide with respect to the intermediate member. |
| US10352395B2 |
Vibration-damping electromagnetic actuator, active fluid-filled vibration-damping device and active vibration-control device using the same
A vibration-damping electromagnetic actuator including: a tubular stator including at least one coil member having a coil and an outer yoke attached to the coil; a mover including a permanent magnet and at least one inner yoke superposed in an axial direction of the stator, the mover being inserted into the tubular stator as axially displaceable relative to the stator through energization to the coil; and an inner tubular part provided at the outer yoke being superposed on an inner peripheral face of the coil to have a magnetic gap, wherein the at least one inner yoke has a thick part at an outer peripheral part thereof, and a lightening part at an inner peripheral part thereof so that an axial dimension of the inner yoke is smaller in a formation part of the lightening part than in the thick part. |
| US10352393B2 |
Torsion damper
A craft damper (torsion damper) includes a crankshaft (shaft member) to be input with a torsion vibration, a disc member coaxially attached to the crankshaft, a ring-shaped inertia mass body connected to an outer peripheral side of the disc member via a magneto-rheological elastomer member so as to be coaxial with the crankshaft, and an electromagnetic coil for applying a magnetic field to the magneto-rheological elastomer member. |
| US10352384B2 |
Disc brake device for a vehicle
A disc brake device for a vehicle, the disc brake device is equipped with: a piston slidably fitted into a cylinder hole provided in one arm section of a brake caliper, and capable of pressing against one friction pad; a shim plate mounted on a back plate of the one friction pad and interposed between the back plate and the piston; and a pressing device that applies pressing force to the piston while causing rotational force to act on the piston. Multiple protrusions protruding toward the piston are provided, with intervals between the protrusions, on the back plate of the friction pad facing the piston with the shim plate therebetween, and multiple engaging holes, into which the multiple protrusions are fitted, are provided on the shim plate so as to prevent the shim plate from rotating together with the piston due to the rotational force. |
| US10352383B2 |
Electric brake device
The electric brake device includes an electric motor, a brake rotor, a friction pad, a conversion mechanism, a braking force command section, a braking force estimation section, a controller, and a power supply device. The controller includes: a power determination section to determine whether an amount of remaining power that can be supplied from a power supply device to the electric motor has become equal to or less than a determined value; and a residual pressure cancellation section to cancel a residual pressure of a braking force by driving the electric motor in a direction opposite to a brake pressing direction such that an estimated value of the braking force obtained by the braking force estimation section becomes equal to or less than a set value, when the power determination section determines that the amount of remaining power has become equal to or less than the determined value. |
| US10352380B2 |
Brake assembly with anchor pin retention
A brake assembly having a brake spider that may receive an anchor pin or a sleeve that receives an anchor pin. Features such as splines may be provided with the anchor pin to help secure the anchor pin to the brake spider or the sleeve. Engagement features may be provided with the sleeve to help secure the sleeve to the brake spider. |
| US10352377B2 |
Adjustable clutch control based upon drive mode
An illustrative example vehicle torque control system includes a clutch that is at least partially automatically controllable. A manual clutch control means allows a driver to control engagement of the clutch. A clutch control means automatically controls a characteristic of clutch engagement based on a selected drive mode. |
| US10352374B2 |
Method of forming and machining a clutch hub
A new method of manufacturing a torque-transmitting clutch component is provided. The method includes coining an interface between a flange segment and a hub segment of the clutch component. Additionally, a torque-transmitting clutch component manufactured by the new manufacturing method is provided. |
| US10352367B2 |
Vehicle transfer case with variable angle joint
A torque transfer device for a vehicle may include a housing and a variable angle constant velocity joint integrated with the housing. The joint may be connected between a drive mechanism and an output shaft for transmitting torque from the drive mechanism to the output shaft. |
| US10352360B2 |
Adjustable spacer with hardened ends
An adjustable spacer with hardened end portions and a non-hardened intermediate portion therebetween is mountable between a pair of roller bearings also mounted on a shaft such an axle or spindle or the like. The hardened material contacts the faces of the roller bearings but helps prevent wear therebetween and unwanted movement of the bearings on the shaft. The unhardened material allows the spacer to collapse in the axial direction to maintain desired axial loads on the bearings. |
| US10352359B2 |
Thrust roller bearing cage and method for manufacturing the same
A thrust roller bearing cage (11) of the present invention is included in a thrust roller bearing (20) and includes a plurality of pockets (21) accommodating rollers (13). The thrust roller bearing cage (11) includes: a first cylindrical portion (36) extending in a direction of a rotation axis (12); a first disc portion (31) continuous with the first cylindrical portion (36) and extending in a radially outward direction; and a second cylindrical portion (37) continuous with the first disc portion (31) and extending in the direction of the rotation axis (12). The first cylindrical portion (36), the first disc portion (31), and the second cylindrical portion (37) are formed in an area located radially inside the pockets (21). The height (H36) of the first cylindrical portion (36) in the direction of the rotation axis is smaller than the height (H37) of the second cylindrical portion (37) in the direction of the rotation axis. |
| US10352358B2 |
Taper roller bearing
An annular cage provided with a taper roller bearing includes: a small-diameter annular portion, a large-diameter annular portion, and a plurality of column portions which link the small-diameter annular portion and the large-diameter annular portion to each other, and further includes roller retaining portions which prevent taper rollers accommodated in pockets from falling out to the outer side in the radial direction. Each of the roller retaining portions has a shape of a protruding beam that is a fixed end on the column portion side and on the small-diameter annular portion side, extends in the circumferential direction and in a column portion longitudinal direction, and is a free end on the tip end side in the extending direction. |
| US10352354B1 |
Positionable hinge mechanism and angularly positionable flexible display device having the same
An angularly positionable flexible display device includes a flexible display, a first substrate, a second substrate, and a positionable hinge mechanism which is disposed in a mounting space defined between the first and second substrates. In response to application of a manual force upon at least one of the first and second substrates, the first substrate is angularly displaceable relative to the second substrate through the positionable hinge mechanism to permit the flexible display to be bent with the angular displacement of the first and second substrates. Once the manual force is release, the first substrate is angularly positioned relative to the second substrate through frictional force provided by the positionable hinge mechanism. |
| US10352348B2 |
Fastening systems
A fastening system includes an anchoring structure defining a threaded bore. A stud or insert is threaded into the threaded bore. A lockring is fixed to the stud or insert to prevent relative rotation of the stud or insert and lockring. The lockring includes a key extending radially outward from the stud or insert. The key of the lockring is seated in a keyway defined in the anchoring structure to prevent relative rotation of the stud or insert and the anchoring structure. There can be multiple keys extending radially from the lockring and multiple corresponding keyway defined in the anchoring structure, wherein each key is engaged in a corresponding keyway. |
| US10352347B2 |
Fabricated-in-place inserts to receive self-piercing rivets
One or more ductile metal inserts may be selectively incorporated into articles of limited ductility, including metal castings and molded polymers. The inserts are positioned at joint locations for joining of the article to other articles using self-piercing riveting (SPR). The inserts are of suitable ductility, thickness and strength to receive and retain self-piercing rivets and enable a strong riveted joint between the article and a second article. In an embodiment the articles are magnesium alloy castings formed by any of sand casting, die casting and semi-solid metal casting. The chemical composition of the insert may be informed by the anticipated corrosive environment of the joint and the casting temperature of the magnesium alloy. For magnesium alloy castings which may be exposed to corrosive environments, aluminum alloy inserts are preferred. |
| US10352346B2 |
Integrated amalgamation carrier
An integrated amalgamation carrier can join parts. The integrated amalgamation carrier includes an amalgamation carrier body elongated along a longitudinal axis. In addition, the integrated amalgamation carrier includes a plurality of fasteners protruding from the amalgamation carrier body. The fasteners are integrated with the amalgamation body to form a one-piece structure. |
| US10352342B2 |
Steel part
A formed steel part includes a first steel plate having a first base, a first intermetallic alloy layer on the first base and a first metal alloy layer on the first intermetallic alloy layer, the first steel part having a first area without the first metal alloy layer and having at least part of the first intermetallic alloy layer; and a second steel plate having a second base, a second intermetallic alloy layer on the second base and a second metal alloy layer on the second intermetallic alloy layer, the second steel part having a second area without the second metal alloy layer and having at least part of the second intermetallic alloy layer in the second area. The first and second steel plates are joined together. The formed steel part may also include a butt-weld joining the first and second steel plates. |
| US10352337B2 |
Fluid pressure cylinder
A fluid pressure cylinder which has a head cover and a rod cover provided on both ends of a cylinder tube, wherein the head cover and the rod cover are formed by casting such as die-casting. A first connecting channel which recesses in a groove shape in the outward radial direction is formed in the outer-circumferential surface of a first concave section of the head cover. A ring-shaped first holder is pressed into the first concave section, causing the formation of a cross-sectionally rectangular first connecting channel, the opening region of which is sealed. In addition, the first connecting channel connects a cylinder chamber of the cylinder tube and a first cushion chamber of the head cover. |
| US10352336B2 |
Vented linear actuator
Various implementations include a linear actuator that provides controllable depressurization of the actuator and is tunable to the specifications set by the vehicle manufacturer. The linear actuator includes a housing and a piston and piston rod that are slidably disposed within a channel extending through the housing. The piston rod defines a vent path that includes an axial cavity adjacent the proximal end of the piston rod and radial channel extending from the axial cavity to an outer peripheral surface of the piston rod. Pressurized gas entering the housing causes the piston to move axially through the housing, and a portion of the gas vents through the cavity and radial channel to the channel of the housing and then to the environment. This venting allows the actuator to be returned to its initial or stored position within a time frame and without exceeding the force set by the manufacturer. |
| US10352334B2 |
Hydraulic actuator system
The invention is directed to controlling a hydraulic actuation system having at least one degree of freedom, a prime mover, at least one actuation module and a controller, with each actuation module including: an over-center variable displacement pump having a power input connection configured to power the pump from the prime mover and a displacement varying input for varying the displacement of the pump; a displacement varying actuator configured to modulate the displacement varying input of the pump; an output actuator in direct communication with the pump, the output actuator configured to drive a corresponding degree of freedom; and at least one sensor establishing a feedback measurement that represents a force or motion of the output actuator. Based on a value of each feedback measurement, the force or motion of the output actuator is regulated by controlling the prime mover and the displacement actuator for the output actuator. |
| US10352333B2 |
Container-interior drying device and container-interior drying method
Provided are a container-interior drying device and a container-interior drying method capable of shortening drying time and improving the efficiency in an entire filling line without causing container deformation, the device having a simple configuration and requiring little space for installation. The device includes a gas ejector nozzle (110) capable of being inserted into an interior of a container through an opening of the container, a suction mechanism (120) capable of facing the opening of the container, and a gas supply unit (130) configured to supply the gas ejector nozzle (110) with gas, wherein gas is ejected into the interior of the container from the gas ejector nozzle (110), and the suction mechanism (120) positioned so as to face the opening of the container sucks out gas through the opening of the container. |
| US10352332B2 |
Centrifugal pump with high and low inlet configurations
A reconfigurable pump includes a housing with inlet and outlet openings. An inlet adapter is mounted on the housing and includes an inlet passage communicating with the inlet opening. The inlet adapter is removably mounted on the housing and can be removed and repositioned for reconfiguring the pump between low-inlet and high-inlet configurations. In a low-inlet configuration the inlet passage is generally aligned with an impeller rotatably mounted in the housing. A check valve comprising a flapper valve is provided in the low-inlet configuration and prevents backflow. The flapper valve is removable for configuration in a high-inlet configuration with the inlet passage located generally above the impeller level. The inlet adapter can readily be repositioned from outside the pump housing between its low-inlet and high-inlet configurations. |
| US10352329B2 |
Impeller shroud with thermal actuator for clearance control in a centrifugal compressor
A system for controlling the clearance distance between an impeller blade tip of a centrifugal compressor and a radially inner surface of an impeller shroud in a turbine engine. The system comprises a thermal driver coupled between the impeller shroud and engine casing by hinged linkages. The thermal driver includes an annular ring and annular seal which together define thermal driver cavity. Relatively warm or relatively cool air supplied to the thermal driver cavity cause expansion and contraction, respectively, of the annular ring which is translated by linkages into axially forward and aft motion, respectively. |
| US10352326B2 |
Assembly for an engine which can define a blade break-off test device
The invention relates to an assembly on an engine, which comprises a first and a second piece mounted so as to rotate relative to one another. A connecting device is provided between such pieces. It comprises a first annular part defining a flange fixed to the first piece a second annular part extending substantially parallel with the axis of rotation of the engine and studs connecting the first and second annular parts together. An interface for the rotational sliding about said axis is positioned between the second annular part and the second piece. The second annular part is sectorized. |
| US10352324B2 |
Determining the delivery rate of a pump
The invention relates to a method for determining the delivery rate of a pump. In this context, a value of the delivery level and a value of the power of the pump are determined. A probability density function is calculated for the delivery level and the power. A first probability density function of the delivery rate is calculated on the basis of a delivery level-delivery rate relationship and the probability density function of the delivery level. A second probability density function of the delivery rate is determined on the basis of a power-delivery rate relationship and the probability density function of the power. A combined probability density function of the delivery rate is determined on the basis of the first and second probability density functions. The delivery rate is determined on the basis of the combined probability density function. |
| US10352321B2 |
Reciprocating pump with dual circuit power end lubrication system
A dual circuit lubrication system for a power end of a reciprocating pump that includes a lubrication pump that supplies lubrication fluid to a high pressure lubrication circuit and a low pressure lubrication circuit. The high pressure lubrication circuit is fluidly coupled to a crankshaft to supply lubrication fluid to sliding surfaces associated with the crankshaft at a first lubrication fluid pressure. The crankshaft drives a crosshead coupled to a plunger to displace fluid from a fluid end of the reciprocating pump. The low pressure lubrication circuit is fluidly coupled to supply the lubrication fluid to a plurality of rolling surfaces associated with the crankshaft at a second lubrication fluid pressure. The first lubrication fluid pressure is greater than the second lubrication fluid pressure. |
| US10352320B2 |
Valve connector for integral high pressure cylinder unloader valve
A valve stem for use with an air compressor includes an upper portion, a connecting portion, an extended intermediate portion positioned between the upper portion and the connecting portion, and a lower tapered portion positioned on a bottom surface of the connecting portion. The valve stem may define a through hole extending from a top surface of the valve stem to a bottom surface of the valve stem. An upper portion of the through hole may be threaded. The upper portion may include a hexagonal cross-sectional shape. The lower tapered portion may include an inclined surface that transitions from a larger diameter to a smaller diameter. The valve stem allows for fluid connection from a pressurized volume to atmosphere. |
| US10352319B2 |
Calibration of a pump
A pump for the transfer a predetermined total volume of fluid from a pump inlet to a pump outlet in a unit of time is calibrated by deriving a count of the number of times a volume of the fluid is transferred from a pump inlet to a pump outlet in a unit of time; and adjusting the number of times the volume is transferred in a unit of time until the derived count is substantially equal to a predetermined threshold value. |
| US10352316B2 |
Systems and methods for evaluating fuel pump data
Various methods are described for evaluating fuel pump data and determining a fuel pump flow rate. One example method may comprise receiving fuel pump information associated with a fuel pump. The method may further comprise updating previous fuel pump information associated with the fuel pump based on the received fuel pump information. Additionally, the method may comprise detecting an alarm condition associated with the fuel pump based at least in part on the updated fuel pump information. Similar and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are also provided. |
| US10352315B2 |
Auto loading and unloading peristaltic pump apparatus
A peristaltic pumping apparatus for use in blood processing procedures, comprising: a pump rotor rotatable about a rotational axis and a pump raceway circumferentially spaced about the axis; a pump cap disposed atop the pump rotor, the pump cap having a finger configured to engage a tubing loop of a length of tubing at a time of loading the tubing and guide the tubing loop within the raceway along the length of the tubing loop; and wherein the pump cap further comprises a tensioning wall disposed laterally opposite the finger, the tensioning wail configured to engage a length of the tubing loop at a time of unloading the tubing and provide tension to the tubing length as the tubing loop exits the raceway. |
| US10352314B2 |
Pump having freely movable member
A pump includes a main chamber and a pair of valves on opposite ends of the main chamber. At least a portion of the respective valves and of the main chamber is formed from a single, unitary piece. The respective valves each contain a freely movable member to permit selective opening and closing of each respective valve. A force applicator alternately induces a suction action and an expulsion action in the main chamber. |
| US10352312B2 |
Hermetic compressor and refrigerator
A hermetic compressor (100) includes an electric element (110), a compression element (112), and a hermetic container (102). The compression element includes a shaft (118), a cylinder block (124), a piston (136), a connection section (144), and an oil supply mechanism (130). The piston has a columnar seal section (160) in sliding contact with an inner peripheral face of the cylinder, two extension sections (162) that have circular arc faces each having the same radius as a radius of the seal section and extend from the seal section to the bottom dead center side in the axial direction with a circumferential gap therebetween, and a columnar capture section (164) that extends further toward the bottom dead center side than the extension section and has a smaller radius than the radius of the seal section. |
| US10352311B2 |
Cryogenic trap system
The cryogenic trapping system traps organic arsenicals within a centrally-positioned cryotrap body and allows inorganic arsenical to flow through the cryotrap body. As a hydride gas is directed into the central cryotrap body, the gas is cooled by a pair of Peltier units that sandwich the cryotrap body so that the cold side of each of the Peltier units abuts the cryotrap body. The hot side of each Peltier unit abuts a heat exchanger—which cools the Peltier unit. In the preferred embodiment, organic arsenicals are trapped in a sorbent bed within the cryotrap body. |
| US10352310B2 |
Compressed air storage and power generation device and compressed air storage and power generation method
A compressed air storage and power generation device (1) is provided with motors (3a-3c), compressors (4a-4c), compressed air storage tanks (5a-5c), injection-side valves (6a-6e), expanders (7a-7c), discharge-side valves (8a-8e), generators (9a-9c), an output sensor (10), pressure sensors (11a-11c), and a control device (12). The control device (12) uses a tank (5c) with a relatively large capacity for long-period variable power and uses tanks (5a, 5b) with relatively low capacities for short-period variable power, all such power having been generated using natural energy, and thereby performs control by which both the long-period and short-period variable power are leveled out and power is output according to the power demand. The compressed air storage power generation device (1) levels out both the long-period and short-period variable power and outputs the power according to the power demand. |
| US10352307B2 |
Modular power generator
A modular power generator is provided. In some embodiments, the modular power generator can utilize or otherwise leverage one or more harvesting modules, each consisting of one or more nitinol elements, to harvest low grade thermal energy, converting it into high grade mechanical energy. The mechanical energy can be decoupled from the power generator by a mechanical energy storage mechanism, an energy transfer mechanism, and a control mechanism. Stored mechanical energy can be utilized on demand or asynchronously with respect to the generation of the mechanical energy. |
| US10352301B2 |
Method for operating a wind power plant in a weak grid environment and a wind power plant
A method of operating a wind power plant in a weak grid environment is provided to achieve desired system stability criteria and to support an electrical grid during disturbances or faults. The wind power plant is coupled to an electrical grid, and includes a power plant controller for controlling a plurality of wind turbine generators. The method includes, when a weak grid criterion is fulfilled, setting the power plant controller to operate in a weak grid mode by providing, when a grid voltage deviates beyond a threshold voltage, a reduced active power reference to the plurality of wind turbine generators. The method further includes, when the electrical grid recovers, generating a reduced amount of active power based on the reduced active power reference. |
| US10352300B2 |
Method of authorization for control access to wind power installations, and also interface for wind power installations and certification center
A method for authorizing a user for a control access to at least one wind turbine or at least one wind farm is disclosed. In this method, a certification center first authenticates a user, and the certification center accepts a control-access type from the authenticated user. The certification center then generates an electronic certificate according to the accepted control-access type and/or according to stored access permissions of the authenticated user. Then the certificate is used for authentication with the wind turbine or with the wind farm for the purpose of performing a control access. A system for performing the method and also relates to a certification center and to an interface of a wind turbine or of a wind farm. |
| US10352292B2 |
System for converting of swell or of wave energy
The invention relates to a system for converting the of swell and/or of wave energy, including a network of water compression columns (1), each having: a lower end (110) to be dipped into a volume of water, the lower end (110) having an opening (111) for collecting water in the column (1), so as to form a chamber including a gas in an upper portion (120) of the column (1), a first non-return valve (4) in fluid communication from said column (1) to an overpressure chamber (2) shared by the columns, and a second non-return valve (5) in fluid communication from a low-pressure chamber (3) shared by the columns to said column (1), wherein the overpressure (2) and low-pressure (3) chambers are fluidly connected via a turbine (6) and the columns (1) of the network are arranged contiguously, and the network extends in at least two non-parallel directions. |
| US10352285B2 |
Nozzle plate for fuel injection device
In a nozzle plate, a portion of fuel flowing out from a fuel injection port of the fuel injection device is atomized by impinging on an interference body. At the same time, the flow of the portion of fuel is sharply bent and impinges on fuel which straightly advances and passes through a nozzle hole and an orifice thus turning the flow of fuel into a turbulent flow. Further, both end portions of the orifice form non-rounded sharpened corner portions. Hence, a liquid film of fuel injected from the corner portions and areas in the vicinity of the corner portions of the orifice is formed into a thin sharpened and pointed state whereby an end portion of the liquid film of fuel injected from the orifice is easily atomized due to a friction between the end portion of the liquid film of fuel and air. |
| US10352281B2 |
Manufacturing method of head box of motorcycle, and air-intake device of motorcycle
An air-intake device comprises a vehicle body frame including a head box; and a pair of right and left main frames, wherein the head box includes: a casing section which extends between a front opening and a rear opening of the head box and is formed with a main air passage; and a pair of right and left extending sections coupled to the pair of main frames, respectively, wherein at least one extending section is provided with a branch air passage which branches from the main air passage, and wherein a separating wall is provided between the main air passage and the branch air passage and has a communication hole, and wherein when a vehicle body is viewed from a side, at least one extending section is extended rearward to a location at which at least a front region of the communication hole is covered by the extending section. |
| US10352278B2 |
Method and systems for an exhaust gas recirculation cooler including two sections
Various methods and systems are provided for an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) EGR cooler for an engine system. In one example, the EGR cooler includes a first section with a first group of tubes adapted to flow exhaust gases, and also includes a first group of passages formed by exterior surfaces of the first group of tubes and adapted to flow coolant from a coolant source. The EGR cooler also includes a second section including a second group of tubes adapted to flow coolant from the coolant source, and a second group of passages formed by exterior surfaces of the second group of tubes and adapted to flow the exhaust gas from the first group of tubes. |
| US10352276B2 |
Removable adapter for air and fuel intake and mixing in a combustion tool
According to the invention, the adapter is arranged to be mounted in the tool, to be connected to a fuel cartridge and to receive fuel and communicate with a combustion chamber so as to inject a mixture of external air and fuel therein. |
| US10352274B2 |
Direct drive aft fan engine
An aircraft engine includes a gas powered turbine core. A first fan is connected to the turbine core via a shaft. The fan is positioned aft of the turbine. A second fan is connected to the first fan via a geared connection. |
| US10352272B2 |
Dome for a thermodynamic apparatus
A thermodynamic apparatus, such as a Stirling engine or a Vuilleumier heat pump, has a heat exchanger in which energy is exchanged between a working fluid and an exhaust gas stream. On top of the cylinder of the thermodynamic apparatus is a dome-shaped section. By incorporating the heat exchanger within the dome, the flow paths can be simplified, the number of separate components reduced, and overall weight reduced. Flow passages for the working fluid are embedded in the dome. Channels for the exhaust gases are formed in an outer surface. The passages and the channels are helically arranged, one clockwise and one counter clockwise. The dome can be cast with a core for the casting fabricated via three-dimensional printing. In some embodiments, the dome is made of fiber-reinforced material. |
| US10352268B2 |
Method for producing a cast component with an insert
A cylinder liner for an internal combustion engine may include an aluminum alloy material including a magnesium content of at least 0.3% by weight, a liner body having a circumferential face, and an adapter layer of silicon oxide disposed on the circumferential face. The adapter layer may include at least one of a potassium oxide content and a sodium oxide content of greater than or equal to 0% by weight. |