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| US10363662B2 |
System and method for self-contained independently controlled modular manufacturing tools
A system and method for a self-contained modular manufacturing device having self-contained modular tools configured to collectively accomplish a specific task or function. In an embodiment, the modular device includes a housing that has a mount configured to engage a robotic arm or other form of maneuvering actuator (such a crane or gantry). The housing may provide a base by which additional modules may be mounted and coupled. The modular device also includes an interface configured to communicate with a remote control system capable of control the robotic arm. The modular device also includes one or more other modules that are configured to accomplish a particular task or function. Such modules are sometimes called end-effectors and work in conjunction with each other to accomplish tasks and functions. In a self-contained modular manufacturing device, individual processors disposed in the housing may be configured to control the functional tools (e.g., each end-effector) independent of the overall manufacturing control system. |
| US10363658B2 |
Angle detection method, angle detection apparatus, rotation drive apparatus, robot apparatus, and storage medium
To provide an angle detection method with which a control for positioning an output shaft using an input shaft encoder and output shaft encoder at a high accuracy and a torsional feedback control can be realized and an angle detection apparatus that executes the angle detection method. In a robot arm constituted by an input shaft encoder, an output shaft encoder, a motor, a reduction gear, and the like, an output shaft encoder detection error is corrected by setting rotation position information using a periodicity of rotations of the input shaft encoder as a reference. When the input/output shaft encoder detection error is corrected in this manner, the control for positioning the output shaft at a high accuracy and the torsional feedback control can be realized. |
| US10363657B2 |
Multi-agent coordination under sparse networking
A method includes receiving a first time-parameterized path for the first robotic device, and an indication of a second robotic device having a second time-parameterized path that overlaps with the first time-parameterized path at a first location. The method also includes executing, by the first robotic device, a first portion of the first time-parameterized path before reaching the first location, wherein execution of the first portion corresponds to a first rate of progress of the first robotic device along the first time-parameterized path. The first robotic device then receives a communication signal from the second robotic device indicating a second rate of progress of the second robotic device along the second time-parameterized path. The method then includes the first robotic device determining a difference between the first rate of progress and the second rate of progress, and modifying execution of the first time-parameterized path based on the determined difference. |
| US10363654B2 |
Tool organizer and method of making the same
A tool organizer and method of making the same is provided which allows a user to quickly and easily store tools and other items of various sizes, shapes and configurations. The customizable organizer includes a depressible core capable of maintaining an impression of an object that is pressed into it. The organizer also includes a covering material such as a fabric, flock or elastomeric coating, which protects the outer surface of the core, and also provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance. A tacky adhesive is applied on an upper surface of the core so that when a tool or other item is pressed into the covering material that overlay the core, the tacky adhesive maintains the covering material in close conformity to the customized impression of the tool or other item created in the organizer. |
| US10363645B2 |
Controller and conveyance system
A workpiece simulation part estimates the amount of movement of the workpiece from drive information and estimates the current position of the workpiece by adding the amount of movement to the previous position of the workpiece, the drive information being generated for, among at least one actuator, an actuator that is assumed to constrain the workpiece under the constraint conditions. A sensor simulation part uses the current position of the workpiece to generate sensor simulation information. An input/output switching part transmits the drive information to the workpiece simulation part and transmits the sensor simulation information as alternate information of the sensor information to the control-program execution part. |
| US10363641B2 |
Machine tool
A machine tool includes: a revolving-type turret including a plurality of grips provided along a circumferential direction thereof, each of the plurality of grips being configured to hold the tool attached to a spindle; a first rotary shaft configured to rotate about a swing axis of the turret; a second rotary shaft extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first rotary shafts, and configured to rotate the turret about a revolving axis; a motor configured to rotate the first rotary shaft; a power transmission unit including a first gear connected to the first rotary shafts and a second gear connected to the second rotary shaft, the second gear being configured to be meshed with the first gear; and a rotation prohibition unit configured to, when swinging the turret, prohibit rotation of the second rotary shaft in order to swing the second rotary shaft about the first rotary shaft. |
| US10363640B2 |
System and method for manufacturing a wing panel
A system and method are provided to automate the assembly of a wing panel, such as utilized by commercial aircraft. In the context of a system, a tacking cell is provided that is configured to tack one or more stringers to a skin plank. The system also includes a riveting cell configured to receive a tacked plank from the tacking cell and to rivet the one or more stringers to the skin plank. The system also includes a splicing cell configured to receive a plurality of riveted planks from the riveting cell and to attach one or more splice stringers to the plurality of riveted planks. Further, the system includes a side of body cell configured to receive a spliced panel from the splicing cell and to attach a side of body chord thereto to produce a wing panel. |
| US10363634B2 |
Deposited structure with integral cooling enhancement features
A method for forming a metallic structure having a non-linear aperture includes providing a main tool having a formation surface corresponding to a desired structure shape of the metallic structure. The method also includes attaching a removable tool having a shape corresponding to a desired aperture shape of the non-linear aperture to the main tool. The method also includes depositing a layer of material on the formation surface using a cold-spray technique. The method also includes removing the removable tool from the layer of material such that the layer of material defines the non-linear aperture. |
| US10363632B2 |
Time of flight camera for welding machine vision
A machine-vision-assisted welding system comprises welding equipment, a time of Flight (ToF) camera operable to generate a three-dimensional depth map of a welding scene, digital image processing circuitry operable to extract welding information from the 3D depth map, and circuitry operable to control a function of the welding equipment based on the extracted welding information. The welding equipment may comprise, for example, arc welding equipment that forms an arc during a welding operation, and a light source of the ToF camera may emit light whose spectrum comprises a peak that is centered at a first wavelength, wherein the first wavelength is selected such that a power of the peak is at least a threshold amount above a power of light from the arc at the first wavelength. |
| US10363628B2 |
Automatic and semi-automatic welding systems and methods
Methods and devices for control for an automated welding system are provided. Disclosed control methods may include receiving a data set including one or more features of a joint to be welded and receiving a weld procedure for the joint to be welded. The weld procedure for the joint is determined based on a sample virtual weld performed by an operator, a stored procedure developed for a substantially similar weld joint, or a combination thereof. The method may further include determining one or more desired changes to the weld procedure based on the received features of the joint to be welded and generating an updated weld procedure by altering one or more parameters of the received weld procedure in accordance with the one or more desired changes, wherein the one or more parameters are included within a predetermined allowable data set. |
| US10363627B2 |
Systems and methods for providing location services for a welding power supply
Embodiments described herein include wireless control of a welding power supply via portable electronic devices, such as dedicated original equipment manufacturer (OEM) welding remote devices, cellular radio telephones, satellite radio telephones, laptops computers, tablet computers, and so forth. In particular, operating parameters and statuses of the welding power supply may be modified by the portable electronic device, as well as be displayed on the portable electronic device. A pairing procedure may be used to pair the welding power supply and the portable electronic device in a wireless communication network. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a method of providing location services for the welding power supply includes utilizing location data for the portable electronic device controlling the welding power supply as an approximation for the location of the welding power supply. |
| US10363623B2 |
Desoldering apparatus and method
Disclosed is a solder punch tool and method of using the same. The solder punch tool includes an extensible rod, such as a graphite rod, extensible from a first end of the solder punch tool, and a metal punch on an opposite end of the solder punch tool. Optionally, an A/C power cord and a light may each be removably attachable to the solder punch tool. In use, a user may melt solder clogging a hole in a printed circuit board, push a portion of the extensible rod through the hole and the molten solder, break off a portion of the extensible rod extending through the hole in the printed circuit board, and push such broken portion of the extensible rod through the hole using the metal punch so as to clear the hole to receive a replacement component. |
| US10363621B2 |
Combined machining tool and machining method using same
The burnishing part includes: a mandrel; burnishing rollers; a frame; an adjustment member that presses the frame axially from one end thereof to adjust the axial position of the frame with respect to the mandrel; and an elastic member that is arranged axially on the other side of the frame to support the frame. The reaming part includes: a base part that is detachably attached to the mandrel; and machining blades that are formed integrally with the base part. This results in providing a combined machining tool that is capable of machining an inner peripheral surface of a workpiece having a smaller diameter, and a machining method using the same. |
| US10363618B2 |
Anti-vibration method of band saw blade in band saw machine and anti-vibration arrangement
An anti-vibration arrangement for a band saw blade in a band saw machine, which is constructed to cut a workpiece by shifting the endless band saw blade running in a circulating manner to a cutting direction, wherein nozzles are provided for injecting high-pressure cutting liquid toward each side face of the body of the band saw blade on the entering-side where the band saw blade enters into a cut groove of the workpiece formed by the band saw blade in the cutting process of the band saw machine. |
| US10363617B2 |
Surgical saw mount and blade
There is disclosed a sagittal saw blade mount and corresponding sagittal saw blade. The blade mount is configured to rotationally oscillate along a plane of motion about an axis of rotation which passes through the blade mount crossing the plane of motion at a point of rotation. The blade mount comprises a securing portion comprising two securing faces passing through the plane of motion and a locking member configured to urge a blade towards the securing portion in a first direction parallel to the plane of motion, thereby securing the blade between the locking member and the securing faces. The two securing faces are angled such that the planes of the securing faces intersect with each other and with the plane of motion at a point of intersection which is positioned such that the point of rotation lies between the point of intersection and the securing portion. |
| US10363616B2 |
Tool body, insert support mechanism and cutting tool
A cutting tool has an insert receiving pocket provided with a base surface. The base surface has a screw hole, and second and third engagement surfaces which are brought into contact with a first engagement surface formed in the lower surface of the cutting insert, thereby suppressing shifting of the cutting insert during cutting. The base surface is divided into four areas by a first boundary which passes through the screw hole's center point, and a second boundary is perpendicular to the first boundary and also passing though the center point. The second engagement part is formed on the outer side surface side relative to the first boundary and on the base end side relative to the second boundary, and the third engagement part is formed on the outer side surface side relative to the first boundary and on the leading end surface side relative to the second boundary. |
| US10363613B1 |
Pipeline reinstatement tool
A new, innovative tool useful in fluidly coupling a lateral pipeline to a reinstated pipeline containing a continuous liner is provided. The pipeline reinstatement tool includes a flexible shaft that is coupled to a cutting head at a first end and a coupling assembly at a second end. The cutting head includes a hollow cylindrical member having cutting teeth that project longitudinally from the first end of the hollow cylindrical member. The tool includes a first compressible tensioner portion disposed about the flexible shaft proximate cutting head, a second compressible tensioner portion disposed about the flexible shaft proximate the coupling assembly, and a flexible sleeve portion disposed about the flexible shaft between the first compressible tensioner portion and the second compressible tensioner portion. |
| US10363611B2 |
Rotation tool having function of fixing workpiece
A rotation tool is mounted to a spindle of a machine tool. The rotation tool comprises a cutter holding portion to which blade portion is fixed and a fixing device which fixes a workpiece. The blade portion is disposed at a tip end of the cutter holding portion. The fixing device includes a movement portion formed to be movable in the interior of the cutter holding portion and a pressing device which presses the movement portion to a side toward the workpiece. The fixing device includes a shaft portion rotatably supported relative to the movement portion and a pressing portion which presses the workpiece. |
| US10363607B2 |
Additive layer manufacturing
A method for the manufacture of a component of defined geometry from two or more materials using a powder bed ALM process includes providing a bed of a first powdered material, selectively fusing portions of the first powdered material to build up a first three dimensional portion of the component geometry and fusing a powder containment bund from the first material to contain unfused first powdered material. A bed of a second powdered material is deposited onto the powder containment bund and selectively fused to build up a second three dimensional portion of the component geometry. Unfused first powdered material can subsequently be removed from a first side of the bund and unfused second powder from a second side of the bund. Remaining parts of the bund which do not form part of the defined geometry of the component can be removed to provide the net shape component. |
| US10363603B2 |
Method for producing a component and an apparatus for working the method
A powder deposition apparatus for producing a component comprises a base plate, an annular stack of heating elements, accommodating the base plate, one or more insulating elements, being interleaved between adjoining heating elements, a mechanism operable to deposit a plurality of layers of a powder material onto the base plate, and a laser energy source operable to selectively fuse a portion of the deposited layer. The annular stack of heating elements is sized such that a predetermined clearance is defined between the component and the annular stack of heating elements.As successive layers of the powder material are deposited onto the base plate, the base plate is lowered into the stack of heating elements, the heating elements being actuated sequentially to maintain a pre-determined temperature profile in the deposited layers. |
| US10363602B2 |
Metal nanoparticles, and preparation method therefor
Metal nanoparticles according to the present invention have at least a bimodal size distribution in which the ratio obtained by dividing the area of a first peak, which has the smallest median size on the basis of the median size of peaks in the size distribution of the metal nanoparticles, by the total area of all peaks constituting the size distribution meets 0.4-0.8, and are capped with a capping layer containing an organic acid. |
| US10363600B2 |
Mold assembly, manufacturing method and rotating electrical machine housings
A mold assembly for rotating electrical machines housings, the mold having part of the cooling duct geometry on its side portion and another portion on the center mold, in order to eliminate the requirement of casting plugs. A rotating electrical machine housing manufactured from the mold assembly. |
| US10363599B2 |
Hot forming of cooling galleries in steel pistons
A piston, particularly a piston for use in a diesel engine, particularly a heavy duty diesel engine, is formed from a billet of metal, such that the finished piston has a mass that is at least 50%, and, more preferably, up to about 62%, of the mass of the billet. Other than finishing steps, the piston is formed with a closed gallery, without loss of mass through machining processes. |
| US10363596B2 |
Three-dimensional wire bending jig
A three-dimensional wire bending jig is disclosed. The jig includes a tubular body having an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The body has a plurality of through-openings formed therein. The plurality of through-openings form a repeating pattern around the body. A kit including the jig, a plurality of pins, and a retaining member is also provided. |
| US10363594B2 |
Die cushion apparatus of press machine and die cushion controlling method
According to the die cushion apparatus of a press machine and the die cushion controlling method of the present invention, in holding the cushion pad on standby at a desired standby position, it is possible to hold the cushion pad on standby in parallel with the lower faces of the dies mounted to the slide, and if the lower faces of the dies are inclined, it is possible to hold the cushion pad on standby in the state of being inclined. Through this configuration, it is possible to easily allow the material to come into contact with the lower faces of the dies from the beginning of the die cushion force control (beginning of the collision), and also possible to smoothen the die cushion action in the plane, thereby enhancing the formability. |
| US10363593B2 |
Multi-forming method
A multi-forming method, wherein after a material which is heated to a warm-deformation condition in a mold is deformed to a maximum deformation depth through plastic deformation, and the deformed material which is heated to a super plasticity temperature is blow-formed by blowing gas to a final product shape, a product having a deep forming depth and complicated shape can be produced. |
| US10363591B2 |
Bending aid for a press brake
The invention relates to a support device (15) for a press brake, comprising a base frame (24) and a support plate (17) with a bearing surface (18) which can be positioned between a base position (26) and a maximum position (27). The support plate (17) is arranged on a lever linkage system (25) which is connected to a drive unit (32) and which is designed as a parallel kinematics system. The drive unit (32) comprises a crank (35), which is connected to a positioning drive (33) designed as a rotary drive (34), and a rocker (54), which is connected to the crank in an articulated manner. The rocker (54) is connected to the crank (35) by means of an eight rotary joint (55) and to the lever linkage system (25) by means of a ninth rotary joint (56). |
| US10363589B2 |
Method and plant for producing extrusion billets
A method and a system produces extrusion billets from scraps obtained from stamping, cutting and/or machining operations, in particular scraps made of magnesium or magnesium alloys, without subjecting these to a melting process. The system for carrying out the method is essentially composed of a storage unit for the scraps, a device for comminuting the scraps, a press for producing a round briquette, and an extruder for shaping the round briquette into a extrusion billet. |
| US10363587B2 |
Bristle element for brush and brush roll
The invention provides a brush bristle and a brush roll that exhibit a suitable abrasive force and that can reduce or eliminate the abrasion of a mill roll as much as possible. The brush bristle is for use in a brush roll B configured to scour a mill roll for rolling a metal sheet S, and includes one or more monofilaments 2 made of a thermoplastic resin containing abrasive particles. The abrasive particles have a hardness lower than the hardness of the mill roll, and higher than the hardness of the metal sheet S. |
| US10363585B2 |
Cleaning solution, method of removing a removal target and method of etching a substrate using said cleaning solution
A cleaning liquid which includes 3-alkoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol represented by the following general formula (1); at least one of diethylene glycol monomethyl ether and triethylene glycol monomethyl ether; and quaternary ammonium hydroxide: in which R1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. |
| US10363584B2 |
Methods for removing barrier coatings, bondcoat and oxide layers from ceramic matrix composites
The disclosure relates generally to methods for removing coatings and bond coats of ceramic matrix composites. More specifically, the disclosure relates to, for example, methods of removing a bond coat from a ceramic matrix composite by contacting a ceramic matrix composite with at least one hydroxide at particular temperatures and removing the bond coat from said ceramic matrix composite. |
| US10363582B2 |
Method and apparatus for sorting
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while intentionally creating and utilizing known signal interference to enhance contrasts when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected. |
| US10363577B2 |
Method and apparatuses for screening
A screening machine includes wall members, screen assembly guide members, a screen assembly and a compression assembly. The screen assembly includes a frame with a plurality of side members and a screen supported by the frame. The compression assembly is attached to at least one wall member and forms the screen assembly into a concave shape. |
| US10363565B2 |
Portable cyclone dust separator and corresponding dedusting system
The present invention discloses a portable cyclone dust separator, which comprises a first stage cyclone separation unit having an intake for suctioning air to be dedusted, the air suctioned through the intake rotating around a first rotational axis in the first stage cyclone separation unit; and a second stage cyclone separation unit having an air inlet, the air inlet being configured to be adapted to suction the air, which needs to be dedusted secondarily by the second stage cyclone separation unit, from the first stage cyclone separation unit, the air suctioned through the air inlet rotating around at least one second rotational axis in the second stage cyclone separation unit, wherein the first rotational axis is disposed to be nonparallel to the second rotational axis. The present invention also discloses a dedusting system comprising such a portable cyclone dust separator. The portable cyclone dust separator of the present invention is fit for the operating orientations within the greater angular range. |
| US10363554B2 |
Method for regenerating catalyst
The present invention relates to a method for regenerating a catalyst that can effectively remove a poison bound to a catalyst without chemical injury while minimizing the loss of catalytically active components through a process with improved efficiency, whereby the regenerated catalyst may exhibit excellent denitrification performance. |
| US10363552B2 |
Honeycomb fired body, honeycomb filter, and method for producing honeycomb fired body
Provided is a honeycomb fired body in which the pressure loss in the initial state where PM has not accumulated is sufficiently low, the strength is sufficiently high, and the heat capacity is not small. The honeycomb fired body of the present invention is a honeycomb fired body including a plurality of cells in each of which one end is plugged and which serve as channels of exhaust gas, and porous cell partition walls that define the cells, wherein the honeycomb fired body is formed of SiC, the plurality of cells include peripheral cells located at an outermost peripheral region of the honeycomb fired body and inner cells located more inward than the peripheral cells, all the inner cells have the same cross-sectional shape that is a rectangle in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof, each peripheral cell is defined by the cell partition walls and an outer wall forming a periphery of the honeycomb fired body, the cell partition walls in contact with the outer wall each have a thick wall region where the wall thickness gradually increases toward the outer wall, the cross-sectional shape of the peripheral cells in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof is a shape formed by reducing the rectangular cross-sectional shape of the inner cells to obtain a reduced rectangle and chamfering or rounding two corners of the reduced rectangle, the cross-sectional area of each peripheral cell in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof is 60 to 80% of the cross-sectional area of each inner cell in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof, the cell partition walls include inter-peripheral-cell cell partition walls each located between the peripheral cells and inter-inner-cell cell partition walls each located between the inner cells, and the minimum thickness of the inter-peripheral-cell cell partition walls is greater than the thickness of the inter-inner-cell cell partition walls. |
| US10363549B2 |
Chromium oxyfluoride catalysts having high fluorination activity
X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is used to assess or predict the catalytic activity of a chromium oxyfluoride catalyst in a reaction wherein a chlorinated compound is converted to a fluorinated compound. |
| US10363537B2 |
Deposition tool for combinatorial thin film material libraries
A system for combinatorial deposition of a thin layer on a substrate is described. The system comprises at least one deposition material source holder and a substrate holder. The system also comprises a rotatable positioning system for subsequently positioning the at least one substrate in parallel and in non-parallel configuration with at least one deposition material source. The system comprises at least one mask holder arranged for positioning a mask between at least one of the target holder and the positioning system, for allowing variation of the material flux across the at least one substrate when the combinatorial deposition is performed. The mask holder is in a fixed arrangement with respect to the at least one deposition material source holder during the combinatorial depositing. |
| US10363534B2 |
Fluidized bed reactor for producing polycrystalline silicon granules and method for the assembly of such a fluidized bed reactor
Assembly of a fluidized bed reactor for the preparation of polycrystalline silicon granules by chemical vapor deposition of silicon onto seed particles and removal of polycrystalline silicon granules is facilitated without breakage and with gas tightness by a specific assembly sequence. |
| US10363533B2 |
Double zone tubular reactor and method for carrying out maleic anhydride production by n-butane oxidation
A tubular reactor that produces maleic anhydride from a gas mixture containing n-butane and oxygen includes a first reaction zone including an inlet for the gas mixture and a second reaction zone including an outlet for a reaction gas mixture, a plurality of tubes extending in an axial direction through the first and second reaction zones, a temperature control system, configured for controlling a reaction temperature in each of the reaction zones independently, includes a heat transfer system for each of the reaction zones configured for controlling the temperature of a liquid coolant flowing through one of the reaction zones, and a circulation pumping system configured for controlling flow conditions of the liquid coolant flowing through the reactor and one of the heat transfer systems, and a preheating arrangement configured for preheating the gas mixture such that the gas mixture enters the first reaction zone at a predefined inlet temperature. |
| US10363529B1 |
Method of mixing crosslinking blends in totes for use to crosslink polymer modified asphalts
A method of mixing a crosslinking blend in a portable tote for use to crosslink polymer modified asphalts. The method includes providing a portable tote, where the tote includes a tank having a sidewall, a top and a bottom portion. Fixedly positioned partially within the tank interior is an air mixing system that includes a hollow wand that has a distal and a proximal end. The proximal end of the wand exits the tank. The distal end of the tote is connected to at least one accumulator plate, where the accumulator plate is adjacent to the interior bottom portion of the tank. Stored in the interior of the tank is a crosslinking blend suitable for use to crosslink polymer modified asphalts. The method includes the steps of attaching a pulsed gas controller to the proximal end of the wand and coupling a source of compressed gas to the controller, then activating the controller to cause mixing of the crosslinking blend by pulsing gases into the crosslinking blend for a sufficient period of time. After, or during mixing, the crosslinking blend is discharged from the interior of the tank, and the controller is removed from the wand, leaving said wand attached to the tank. |
| US10363527B2 |
Mixing container
A mixing container is disclosed having a moving grip positioned outside of its lid such that the grip is rotatable to allow contents inside the container to pour out or to prevent the pouring of contents. |
| US10363523B2 |
Exhaust gas purifying apparatus
Provided is an exhaust gas purifying apparatus capable of purifying exhaust gas by using water. The exhaust gas purifying apparatus includes an electrolyzed alkaline water generator which includes a cathode and an anode formed of Mg or an Mg alloy, and in which water is electrolyzed through application of voltage across the cathode and anode, to generate electrolyzed alkaline water. The purifying apparatus includes an exhaust gas absorption tower into which exhaust gas is introduced. Spray nozzles spray the electrolyzed alkaline water in the exhaust gas absorption tower. |
| US10363522B2 |
Air ionization systems and methods
Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance. |
| US10363521B2 |
Filter device, control valve comprising the filter device, and fuel cell system
[Problem]The object of the invention is to provide the filter device disposed in the moist fluid passage of the fuel cell system in that, water is not adhered and never remains in the filter and when leaving it under the low temperature after the system stops, blockage by freezing the filter can surely be prevented, and the complex control and the heat source such as heaters for the decompression as conventional is unnecessary, and the filter device is cheap and compact.[Resolution Approach]A filter device 50 disposed on a moist fluid passage of a system including moisture in the fluid, the filter device comprising: a fluid introducing path 58 in which fluid that flows on the moist fluid passage is introduced into a filter room 60 from below filter room 60, a filter member 66 in which the fluid introduced from the fluid introducing path 58 into a filter room 60 is permeated and the foreign matter in the fluid is removed, a filter 62 placed in the filter room 60, a water pooling portion 72 disposed under the filter 62, and a fluid discharge path 70 in which the fluid that passed the filter 62 is discharged. |
| US10363520B2 |
Drying cartridge for outdoor electrical components
A cartridge-based gas drying device for external electrical boxes. The device attaches to the box via box connector fitted through an existing knock-out in a wall of the box. The device includes an indicating molecular sieve filled with hydroscopic desiccant that absorbs water vapor in the box to maintain the humidity below ambient outside humidity levels. A two-piece design allows the device to be serviced without requiring subsequent access to the inside of the electrical box. |
| US10363517B2 |
Systems and methods to dehydrate high acid gas streams using membranes in an oil and gas processing plant
Disclosed are systems and methods for producing oil and gas in a plant while removing hydrogen sulfide and water from fluids produced from oil and gas reservoirs and injecting a sour gas stream containing the hydrogen sulfide into an underground formation. Water-selective membranes are used to debottleneck known systems and methods by removing water from bottlenecked sections of the plant including pretreatment of a sour gas feed to one or more gas processing plants. In other aspects, water-selective membranes are used to debottleneck the pretreatment of an acid gas feed to a Claus unit to convert hydrogen sulfide to sulfur in a gas processing plant. The water-selective membranes pretreat the acid gas feed. |
| US10363515B2 |
Atmospheric negative ionizer
This disclosure relates to a system that provides an environmentally friendly method to clean air over towns and cities. The system utilizes tourmaline filters and rocks, sunlight, and water to simulate the cleaning properties of waterfalls in order to create an ionized surface within a cylindrical tube and creates raindrops and mist to simulate precipitation. The system eliminates pollutants instead of transferring them to the surrounding environment. |
| US10363513B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming fluted filtration media having tapered flutes
A method form forming fluted filtration media is provided. The method includes forming fluted filtration media having a repeating pattern of flutes wherein at least one flute in the repeating pattern of flutes comprises at least one ridge in a flute period between adjacent same side peaks, the flutes showing a tapered cross sectional area. |
| US10363512B2 |
Filter cylinder having dust cleaning device of dust collector
A filter cylinder having a dust cleaning device of a dust collector is provided. The filter cylinder has a cylindrical outer frame. An HEPA filter is provided inside the filter cylinder. The inner wall of the filter is provided with a collar. A cleaning device is disposed in the filter cylinder. The cleaning device includes a bracket. Two ends of the bracket are each provided with a flap member corresponding to the inner wall of the collar. The cleaning device is rotatable in the filter cylinder, with the flap member to flap the collar and further to vibrate the filter, so that the dust adsorbed to the filter drops from the filter to enhance the structural strength of the filter and to prolong the service life of the filter. |
| US10363511B2 |
Dust collector provided with a shunt guide plate
A dust collector provided with a shunt guide plate includes a main body, a filter drum, a dust collecting barrel and an induced draft device. A cover plate is fixed between the main body and the dust collecting barrel, having a central portion bored with an insert hole corresponding to the main body, and a guide plate is transversely disposed under the cover plate. Thus, the induced draft device is started to absorb airflow with dust into the main body and, when passing through the insert hole of the cover plate, the airflow will be stopped by the guide plate and forced to flow through two sides of the guide plate to form a shunt effect. Thus, when airflow gets into the dust collecting barrel, the dust in the dust collecting barrel will not be affected to rise, enhancing dust collecting effect of the dust collecting barrel. |
| US10363510B1 |
Climate control filter monitoring system and method of monitoring the useful life of a climate control system filter
A climate control filter monitoring system includes a control module adapted to periodically set a climate control system to a filter test configuration, test the filter and then indicate when the climate control system filter needs changing or cleaning. |
| US10363509B2 |
Air filter condition sensing
An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user. |
| US10363508B2 |
Filter housing
The present invention relates to an air filter housing for supplying air to a space, said air filter housing being configured to be arranged in a ceiling of said space, said housing having a mouth facing downward, said mouth comprising a sealing surface configured to receive a panel type air filter comprising a frame and a filter medium held within said frame, such that a sealing connection between said sealing surface and said frame is achieved, characterized in that said filter housing further comprises at least one resilient member arranged below the sealing surface such that when a panel type air filter is inserted into the mouth, the resilient member will be deformed by the filter frame as the filter passes the resilient member, and resume its original shape once the filter has passed, such that the filter is retained between the sealing surface and the resilient member. The present invention further relates to the use of a filter housing in a cleanroom, and to a method of mounting a panel type air filter in an air filter housing. |
| US10363505B2 |
High efficiency and high capacity glass-free fuel filtration media and fuel filters and methods employing the same
High efficiency and high capacity glass-free filtration media include a blend of synthetic non-fibrillated staple fibers and fibrillated cellulosic staple fibers, wherein the fibrillated cellulosic fibers are present in the media in an amount to achieve an overall filtration efficiency at 4 microns of 95% or higher and a ratio of filtration capacity to media caliper of 0.5 mg/in2/mils and greater. The filtration media is made by forming a wet laid sheet from a fibrous slurry blend of the synthetic non-fibrillated staple fibers and fibrillated cellulosic staple fibers, followed by drying the sheet to obtain the filtration media. Optionally, the filtration media may be provided with a resin binder and may be grooved and/or pleated. |
| US10363503B1 |
Foldable multi-stage water filter system
A reconfigurable foldable water filter system includes a plurality of filter units. Each filter unit includes a filter cartridge receiver that can accept and retain a water filter cartridge which includes a water filter. Both the well of each filter cartridge receiver and each filter cartridge are have a rectangular horizontal cross section. The filter cartridge receivers are joined together at corresponding corners, consecutively, in a series in a way that allows the filter cartridge receivers to pivot with respect to each other about the corresponding corners where they are joined. This allows the series of filter units to be arranged in a flat configuration or a folded configuration. |
| US10363497B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for controlled delivery of process gases
A method and chemical delivery system and device are provided. One method useful in the present invention includes contacting a non-aqueous hydrazine solution with a carrier gas and/or vacuum and delivering a gas stream comprising hydrazine to a critical process or application. One chemical delivery system and device useful in the present invention includes a non-aqueous hydrazine solution having a vapor phase that is in contact with a process carrier gas and/or vacuum. One device useful in the present invention includes a chamber for containing a liquid comprising at least one volatile process chemical, such as a non-aqueous hydrazine solution, a hydrogen peroxide solution, or another suitable process chemical, in fluid communication with a permeable or semi-permeable membrane from which the volatile process chemical can be drawn using a carrier gas and/or vacuum. Another method useful in the present invention involves drawing a process chemical from a device as a disclosed herein using a process carrier gas or vacuum and delivering the process chemical to a critical process or application. The system further includes a carrier gas and/or vacuum in fluid contact with the vapor phase and an apparatus for delivering a gas stream comprising at least one component of the solution comprising at least one process chemical to a critical process or application. |
| US10363496B2 |
Method for purification of monoclonal antibodies
Disclosed is a method for purification of monoclonal antibodies or of a fusion protein between the Fc segment of an antibody and a second polypeptide, including a) an affinity chromatography step on a resin having as a matrix a crosslinked methacrylate polymer gel, on which the protein A is grafted, b) a viral inactivation step, c) a chromatography step exchanging cations on a resin having a crosslinked agarose gel matrix, on which sulfonate groups (—SO3—) are grafted using dextran-based spacer arms, d) a chromatography step exchanging anions on a hydrophilic membrane of polyethersulfone coated with a crosslinked polymer on which quaternary amine groups (Q) are grafted, and e) a nanofiltration step using a filter having an asymmetric polyethersulfone double membrane with a porosity of approximately 20 nm. |
| US10363495B2 |
System and method for auto distilling liquids at strictly defined conditions regardless of composition
A system and method for distillation of a liquid sample at atmospheric pressure for the improved prediction of the heating necessary before the initial boiling point (IBP) of the sample is detected regardless of sample composition to ensure the IBP is observed within certain time constraints. A plurality of infrared (IR) sensors provides real-time temperature control in addition to a conventional measurement of vapor temperature. One IR-sensor monitors the liquid sample temperature in the distillation flask to obtain a corrected IBP time independent of the sample properties. Another IR-sensor monitors the temperature of the rising vapor column as the vapor rises up the neck of the distillation flask. Alternatively, an IR matrix may monitor the temperature of the rising vapor column. The system and method expand the scope of samples analyzed with improved signal, reproducibility, and test accuracy and still remain within the prescribed limits of a selected standard. |
| US10363494B2 |
Device for distributing gas and liquid in catalytic distillation columns
The present invention describes a device for supplying the catalytic zone of a reactive distillation column using a liquid stream as the reaction stream, the flow of liquid in the reactive zone being of the upflow type and gas not encountering the liquid in the reactive zone. |
| US10363493B1 |
Wastewater evaporation apparatus and system
The present invention comprises an evaporation system for wastewater wherein the staging tank is utilized to pretreat the wastewater to strip hydrocarbons from the staging tank before sending to the evaporator by sparging the wastewater in staging tank with air from the blower and or hot gases from the combustion utilized in the evaporation system. |
| US10363490B1 |
Interactive paper bird toy and folding method
The three-dimensional paper bird toy is a simple cut, bend, twist, and paste assembly technique of integrating two field planes found from the same one piece of flat, foldable paper like recyclable “green” material. It can be used as a toy for children as well as an advertising aid for promotions.The toy bird shape is first a flat symmetrical die cut shape that is either indicated by a line which is where it should be punched or cut out. It is capable of being folded and pasted into a scalable three-dimensional toy or package display. The paper bird toy causes amusement & awareness and creates fun for involved users. The differences with this present invention is it's “green” toy value, meaning it is made from renewable resources, and it's symmetrical die cut design that creates a very dynamic and sturdy shape that has simple and understandable assembly instructions. |
| US10363486B2 |
Smart video game board system and methods
Systems and methods for creating a playable video game from user-generated artwork. The systems and methods include a smart game board system having a plurality of recesses arranged in a grid and configured to accept an RFID tag embedded in a block. As the user places blocks in the recesses, an antenna system detects which recesses contain blocks, and the color or another identifier of the block. This information is transmitted to a computer system for translation into playable video game data, such as level data or a skin or image. |
| US10363479B2 |
Methods for controller pairing with assigned differentiating color/player
Methods and systems of pairing controllers for game play are presented. In one example, a method of pairing controllers to a base computing device for playing a game executed on the base computing device is provided. The method includes receiving a pairing request from one of a first or a second controller. The pair request is generated in response physical contact between the first and second controllers. The method assigns the first and second controllers as a first pairing for a first player and assigns the first pairing to a first color. The method includes transmitting the first color to the first or second controllers, such that at least one of the first and second controllers for the first pairing is configured to illuminate in the first color. Additional pairs of controllers will be assigned a different color, so that each player has a differentiated color on their respective controller. |
| US10363478B2 |
Mobile freewheeling playing card cart
What is disclosed is a mobile freewheeling playing card cart. The cart has a tray positioned upon a rolling base that is capable of holding two or more stacks of playing cards. The tray features barriers and depressions around the card stacks that make the cards more easily accessible. The cart includes one or more handles used to maneuver the cart. The cart may be motorized through the use of an integrated battery and remote control. |
| US10363477B1 |
Body protective padding with non-bursting gas cells
Body protection padding with non-bursting gas cells preferably includes at least one base shell, an inside gas cell impact layer and an outside gas cell impact layer. The gas is preferably air, but could be any other suitable gas, such as pure nitrogen or argon. Body protection padding includes shoulder-chest pads, knee pads, hip pads, thigh pads and any other type of sports protective padding. The gas cells in the inside and outside gas cell impact layers do not burst upon impact. The at least one base shell is typically used in the body protection padding. Each gas cell layer includes a plurality of gas cells created between two plastic sheets. The inside and outside gas cell impact layers may be permanently or removably attached. |
| US10363473B2 |
Group exercise program utilizing free weight, machine fitness accessory and body movement exercise combination
The present invention is a group workout program that allows instructors to lead and teach multiple exercisers machine, free weight and other forms of exercise simultaneously. Participants within a single exercise area can do the same free weight, machine and accompanying exercises simultaneously. They can also circuit train in small, medium and large circuits doing the same or different exercises concurrently or simultaneously under the direction of an instructor. More than one exerciser can exercise on each machine at the same time and machines can he combined to deliver more exercises. An exerciser can do multiple exercises on a single machine either changing the configuration between exercises and also by leaving the configuration the same and simply moving between varying exercises. The workout program allows an instructor to teach exercises and exercise combinations in way where they can have a slow, medium, fast and mixed pace. The workout program method can be conducted simultaneously for participants of different fitness levels and experience and can be delivered for specific body parts or entire body workout programs. |
| US10363472B2 |
Training system and method for cuing a jumper on a jump over a crossbar
A training system for a jumper on a jump path over a crossbar predicts the jumper's flight path and cues the jumper if the flight path is too close to the crossbar or to take action if the jumper is predicted to strike the crossbar. The system includes a sensor viewing the jumper from a direction paralleling the crossbar and producing data points representative of the lowest edge of the jumper in the vicinity of the crossbar. A computer receiving the data points is programmed to determine therefrom the jumper's flight path, the jumper's forward speed, the location of a jumper's lower legs relative to the crossbar, an expected impact time of the lower legs with the crossbar, and a cuing time. A cuing device, such as a horn, cues the jumper to raise the lower legs so as to not impact the crossbar. |
| US10363471B2 |
Method and device for measuring speed of moving device
The present disclosure relates to a method for measuring a speed of a sports device. The method includes: acquiring movement data of the sports device during a process of tracking the sports device, the movement data being collected by a sensor disposed at a bottom of the sports device; calculating a linear speed and a rotational speed of the sports device based on accelerations of three axes in the movement data; and combining the linear speed and the rotational speed to obtain a movement speed of the sports device. In addition, the present disclosure also provides an apparatus for measuring a speed of a sports device, which corresponds to the above method. The method and the apparatus for measuring a speed of a sports device can improve the credibility of the speed measurement of the sports device. |
| US10363469B2 |
Adjustable golf club
Disclosed herein are embodiments of adjustable golf clubs comprising features which allow for the adjustment of a lie angle, a loft angle, or both a lie angle and a loft angle of the golf club. In some embodiments, a golf club head includes a body and a hosel, the hosel including an adjustment screw which can be tightened or loosened to adjust the lie and/or loft angles of a golf club head. In some embodiments, certain angles of a golf club head's geometry can be continuously adjustable through a predetermined range of angles. |
| US10363467B2 |
Tetherable golf tee and teeing system
A tetherable golf tee and teeing system are disclosed herein. One golf tee includes a body including a first end for inserting into an external surface and a second end opposite the first end and a crown located on the second end, the crown configured for resting a golf ball thereon. The body further includes a hollow portion and a first aperture located between the first end and the second end to access the hollow portion and for tethering the golf tee to another object. The crown includes a second aperture to further access the hollow portion. A golf tee system includes at least two of the above golf tees tethered together via a tethering apparatus. |
| US10363466B2 |
Golf club heads with cavities and inserts and related methods
Golf club heads with cavities and inserts, and methods to manufacture golf club heads with cavities. Various embodiments include a golf club head comprising a body. The body comprises a strikeface at a front of the golf club head, a backface opposite the strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a rear portion at a rear of the golf club head, and a cavity located between the backface and the rear portion. In many embodiments, the body further comprises an insert within the cavity. |
| US10363465B2 |
Golf club and golf club head structures
A golf club head has a body defining a ball striking face. The body further has a first leg extending away from the ball striking face and a second leg extending away from the ball striking face wherein a void is defined between the first leg and the second leg. The body further defines a cover that extends over the void. The golf club head may further have support structures and adjustable weight members. |
| US10363459B2 |
Golf ball
An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent shot feeling and resilience as well as improved durability and abrasion resistance. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a spherical core and one or more cover layers disposed outside the spherical core, wherein at least one layer of the cover layers contains: (A) a base resin containing (a-1) an ionomer resin and having a material hardness of 58 or less in Shore D hardness; and (B) a polyrotaxane having a cyclodextrin with at least a part of hydroxyl groups thereof being modified with a caprolactone chain via —O—C3H6—O— group, a linear molecule piercing through a cyclic structure of the cyclodextrin, and blocking groups located at both terminals of the linear molecule to prevent disassociation of the cyclodextrin. |
| US10363455B2 |
Exercise machine and cross trainer
The present invention is directed, in part, to a system and methods for combining newly designed cardiovascular equipment with the added features of an upper body weight training regimen in order to provide a user a full body workout, cardiovascular exercise and weight training simultaneously. The invention does so by employing either a weight tray apparatus configured to newly designed cardiovascular equipment or machine or through the use of an adjustable weight training apparatus combined with the newly designed cardiovascular equipment or machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and methods for combining newly designed cardiovascular equipment including stationary and recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, treadmills and stair steppers, with a tray apparatus that allows a user to employ free weights. The invention further relates to a system and methods for combining newly designed cardiovascular equipment including stationary and recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, treadmills and stair steppers that are configured with an adjustable weight training apparatus that allows a user to build upper body muscle groups simultaneously with cardiovascular exercise, in effect, providing a full body workout. |
| US10363453B2 |
Systems and methods for monitoring athletic and physiological performance
The invention relates to systems and methods for monitoring one or more athletic performance characteristic and physiological characteristic of a user. An exemplary system includes a first sensing unit adapted to monitor at least one performance characteristic of a user, a second sensing unit adapted to monitor at least one physiological characteristic of the user, and a transmitter for transmitting the at least one performance characteristic and at least one physiological characteristic to a remote receiver that is adapted to identify a relationship between the at least one performance characteristic and the at least one physiological characteristic. |
| US10363451B2 |
Cross-training treadmill
An apparatus used for cardiovascular workouts and strength training workouts contains a treadmill, a first weight-engaging pulley mechanism, a second weight-engaging pulley mechanism, a first guide channel, and a second guide channel. The treadmill is used to complete the cardiovascular workouts. The first weight-engaging pulley mechanism and the second weight-engaging pulley mechanism are used for strength training. Since the weight arrangement of the apparatus is movable along the first guide channel and the second guide channel, the user can complete a wide variety of strength training workouts. The apparatus also contains an incline-adjustment mechanism, which orients the treadmill belt track to simulate an incline or a decline. A belt direction-reversing mechanism of the apparatus helps change the direction a belt that is layered along the treadmill belt track. |
| US10363450B2 |
Low friction rehabilitation board with an integral band retaining feature and methods of rehabilitation
A low friction rehabilitation board having an integral band retaining feature is described. The rehabilitation board may have a coefficient of static friction of no more than about 0.5 and in some embodiments no more than about 0.06. The rehabilitation board has a plurality of band retaining feature configured along one or both ends and may be an integral band retaining features being formed in the board. Additionally, the rehabilitation may include one or more band retaining features on one or both sides of the board. The unique configuration of the band retaining features enables rehabilitation method heretofore not possible with a single board. Resistance bands may be retained in the band retaining features and coupled to a user's limb, such as a foot or ankle, to resist motion, such as sliding or extending the foot along the low friction surface of the rehabilitation board. |
| US10363449B2 |
Exercise devices and systems
An exercise device includes a pivot adjustably positioned at an intermediate point along the length of an elongate support element. One or more lower body supports are mounted on the elongate support element on a first side of the pivot and one or more upper body supports mounted on the elongate support on a second side of the pivot. The device may be used in push up, sit up, inverted pull up or leg raise modes. |
| US10363448B2 |
Liquid buoyance muscle training device
A liquid buoyancy muscle training device includes a liquid receiving tank receiving and holding liquid therein. A buoyantly submergible member is buoyantly submergible in the liquid contained in the liquid receiving tank and includes a regulation chamber formed therein. A bottom pulley is mounted inside the liquid receiving tank. A rope is connected to the buoyantly submergible member and wrapped around the bottom pulley and extends upward to project outside the liquid receiving tank. A liquid regulation tank is connected through a liquid supply tube to the regulation chamber to allow liquid to flow therebetween. A gas supplier is connected through a gas supply tube to the regulation chamber to selectively supply gas into the regulation chamber to change a ratio between liquid and gas inside the regulation chamber so as to change buoyance applied to the buoyantly submergible member by the liquid contained in the liquid receiving tank. |
| US10363446B2 |
Control station and method for actuating two extinguishing agent supply devices
A fire detection and/or extinguishing control station for actuating two extinguishing agent supply devices using a control unit. After actuating a first extinguishing agent supply device (17) upon detection of a first fire signal at time (t1), the control station is additionally equipped to actuate a second extinguishing agent supply device (18) upon detection of a second fire signal at time (t2) if the control station has checked whether the time (t2) fulfills the inequality (t1+tc) |
| US10363443B2 |
Passive ductwork intumescent fire damper
A passive ductwork intumescent fire damper is disclosed having a sheet metal box; an intumescent; a sheet metal comb; a plastic liner; a sheet metal comb catch; and a sheet metal escutcheon. The fire damper is particularly useful in a structural wall ducted horizontally such as a side wall range hood installation. |
| US10363437B2 |
Real time treatment parameter algorithm for moving targets
A method of determining a treatment parameter, includes determining an accumulated dose at a target region that undergoes motion, determining an accumulated dose at a critical region, and determining the treatment parameter based on the determined accumulated dose at the target region and the determined accumulated dose at the critical region, wherein the act of determining the treatment parameter is performed during a treatment session. A method of determining a treatment parameter, includes tracking a position of a target, delivering radiation to the target based on the tracked position, and compensating for an inaccuracy of the tracked position by using information regarding a delivered dose to determine a treatment parameter for a next beam delivery. |
| US10363435B2 |
Cryogenic magnet structure with split cryostat
A cryogenic magnet structure includes at least two superconducting coils, a magnetic yoke, and first and second cryostats. The superconducting coils are substantially symmetric about a central axis, wherein the superconducting coils are on opposite sides of a median plane. The magnetic yoke surrounds the superconducting coils and contains at least a portion of a chamber, wherein the median plane extends through the chamber. The first cryostat contains a first of the superconducting coils, and the second cryostat contains a second of the superconducting coils. The second cryostat is distinct from the first cryostat, and the first and second cryostats are on opposite sides of the median plane in the chamber. |
| US10363431B2 |
Phototherapy apparatus, method for operating same, and treatment method using same
The present invention relates to a phototherapy apparatus, to a method for operating same, and to a treatment method using same. The phototherapy apparatus includes a body including a first resonator generating a first wavelength of light, a first module connected to the body and radiating the first wavelength of light generated from the first resonator to the outside, and a second module generating a second wavelength of light using the first wavelength of light transmitted from the body and radiating the second wavelength light to the outside. |
| US10363430B2 |
Therapeutic laser treatment and transdermal stimulation of stem cell differentiation
A method for transdermally treating selected tissue and/or for facilitating the release and/or differentiation of stem cells, including exposing the selected tissue to laser light having a wavelength between approximately 600 and 1400 nm, and maintaining such exposure of the selected tissue or bone to the laser light for a period of time sufficient to deliver a laser light dosage of at least 3 Joules/cm2 per treatment and maintaining such exposure for a period of time sufficient to deliver a laser light dosage of at least 1000 Joules per treatment within a 24 hour period of time. The method also includes upcollimating the laser light such that the laser delivers to the selected tissue a substantially coherent beam of laser light having a cross-sectional area of at least 5 cm2, and, further, delivering the laser light to a depth of at least 5 mm in the selected tissue. |
| US10363428B2 |
Modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system
This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module. |
| US10363419B2 |
Nerve stimulator system
Devices, systems and methods for treating at least one of a condition or a symptom of a patient by positioning a stimulation device at a target site adjacent to or near a nerve within a patient. The stimulation device comprising an antenna and one or more electrodes. Transmitting electrical energy to the antenna and generating electrical impulses within the stimulation device with the electrical energy and applying the series of electrical impulses to the nerve via the electrode. The electrical impulses sufficient to modulate the nerve and treat the condition or symptom of the patient; and which have on periods where the electrical impulses are generated and applied to the nerve and off periods between the electrical impulses, where the electrical energy is transmitted to the antenna. |
| US10363417B2 |
Implant fixation and impact displacement protection systems
A cochlear implant system is described which includes an implant housing containing a stimulation processor for processing externally produced communications signals to generate electrical stimulation signals for the cochlea of an implant patient. The implant housing lies substantially in a plane and has an outer perimeter adapted to fit within a surgically prepared housing recess in skull bone of the implant patient. Multiple housing fixation features are located on the outer perimeter and cooperate to develop lateral force in the plane of the implant housing between the implant housing and adjacent skull bone of the housing recess to fixedly secure the implant housing within the housing recess. |
| US10363416B2 |
Electrostimulation to increase perfusion
Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for encouraging perfusion by electrostimulation. |
| US10363415B2 |
Devices and methods for non-invasive electrical stimulation and their use for Vagal nerve stimulation
A non-invasive electrical stimulation device shapes an elongated electric field of effect that can be oriented parallel to a long nerve, such as a vagus nerve in a patient's neck, producing a desired physiological response in the patient. The stimulator comprises a source of electrical power, at least one electrode and a continuous electrically conducting medium in which the electrode(s) are in contact. The stimulation device is configured to produce a peak pulse voltage that is sufficient to produce a physiologically effective electric field in the vicinity of a target nerve, but not to substantially stimulate other nerves and muscles that lie between the vicinity of the target nerve and patient's skin. Current is passed through the electrodes in bursts of preferably five sinusoidal pulses, wherein each pulse within a burst has a duration of preferably 200 microseconds, and bursts repeat at preferably at 15-50 bursts per second. |
| US10363409B2 |
Medical equipment electrodes
Cardiac electrodes and techniques for testing application of the electrodes to a victim are described herein. |
| US10363408B2 |
Screw connector for medical hose systems and medical hose systems having a screw connector
A screw connector for medical hose systems is configured for catch engagement in a half-open sterilization position. The connector includes a first connecting element having a first lumen and an outside thread, and a second connecting element having a second lumen, and an elastically deformable union nut having an inside thread. The inside thread and the outside thread are configured to be screwed together, with the outside thread having a first formation and the inside thread a second formation, with deformation of the nut via the first formation in a predetermined first angle-of-rotation range without engaging the second formation. The inside thread and the outside thread, and the first formation and the second formation, are configured for catch engagement of the first formation in the second formation when the inside thread and the outside thread are screwed together in a predetermined second angle-of-rotation range to provide the half-open sterilization position. |
| US10363407B2 |
Plunger-driven collet handle and system for fiducial deployment
Embodiments include a fiducial deployment system with a handle configured for actuation of the same, the handle including a collet mechanism actuatable for controlled, one-at-a-time deployment of fiducials. A fiducial may include one or more protuberances configured to engage one or more slots in a needle of the system. The needle may be configured to deliver a plurality of fiducials to a target location in serial fashion, one at a time. In certain embodiments, echogenic placement of fiducials may present certain advantages. The handle includes an actuation mechanism with a collet and plunger actuation member configured for incrementally or otherwise controlledly deploy one or more fiducials at a time by advancing a sty let through and/or retracting the body of a slotted needle in which fiducials are disposed with a fiducial protrusion extending into the needle slot, which also includes retaining structures that do not impede the needle lumen. |
| US10363405B2 |
Dispensing applicator for fluids
A dispensing applicator may include a container configured to contain a fluid, the container including an inlet end having an opening and an outlet end, the container containing a predetermined volume of fluid; an end cap secured to the inlet end of the container; a gasket placed between the inlet end and the end cap, the gasket being secured to the inlet end and covering the opening; an attachment member received within and secured to the container, the attachment member including a length portion including a frangible section, the frangible section including a tongue element; and a fracture anvil configured to pivotably receive the tongue element, rotationable movement of the fracture anvil relative to the tongue element causing the tongue element to break while remaining attached to the frangible section such that fluid is released from the container. |
| US10363396B2 |
Biological navigation device
A biological navigation device that can be attached or integrated with an elongated tool, such as an endoscope, is disclosed. The device can be used for propulsive advance through a biological lumen. The device can anchor to the biological lumen. The device can subsequently or concurrently propel the endoscope and anchor the device to the biological lumen. Methods for using the same are also disclosed. |
| US10363394B2 |
Systems and methods for reducing or preventing backflow in a delivery system
Systems and methods are disclosed herein that generally involve CED devices with various features for reducing or preventing backflow. In some embodiments, CED devices include a tissue-receiving space disposed proximal to a distal fluid outlet. Tissue can be compressed into or pinched/pinned by the tissue-receiving space as the device is inserted into a target region of a patient, thereby forming a seal that reduces or prevents proximal backflow of fluid ejected from the outlet beyond the tissue-receiving space. In some embodiments, CED devices include a bullet-shaped nose proximal to a distal fluid outlet. The bullet-shaped nose forms a good seal with surrounding tissue and helps reduce or prevent backflow of infused fluid. |
| US10363379B2 |
Safety device for a medicament container
A safety device for a medicament container includes a first sheath having a first ledge and a second ledge, a second sheath telescopically arranged with the first sheath and releasably coupled to the first ledge, and a finger flange having at least one resilient clip adapted to engage the second ledge first sheath. |
| US10363378B2 |
Cap assembly for medicament delivery device
The present disclosure relates to a cap assembly for a medicament delivery device. The cap assembly comprises: a cap body arranged to be mounted to a proximal end of a medicament delivery device for protecting and for removing a medicament delivery member shield. The cap body has an inner cap structure defining a channel extending along the central axis of the cap body, and a gripping member configured to be received in the channel. The gripping member is radially flexible and has a first leg, a second leg, and a connecting portion extending between the first leg and the second leg. The first leg and the second leg each has a proximal portion that is radially flexible and extends distally from the connecting portion. Each proximal portion has an inclined section extending radially inwards in an axial direction away from the connecting portion. Each of the first leg and the second leg has a distal portion extending from the inclined section, the distal portions being radially flexible and extending radially outwards in an axial direction away from the proximal portions to allow the gripping member to receive a medicament delivery member shield between the distal portions. The gripping member and an inner wall of the channel are configured to engage to retain the gripping member in the inner cap structure. Each distal portion is provided with a medicament delivery member shield gripper configured to engage with a medicament delivery member shield when the gripping member engages with the inner wall of the channel and the gripping member has received a medicament delivery member shield causing the proximal portions and the distal portions to flex radially inwards. |
| US10363376B2 |
Safety device for a medical needle
A safety device for shielding a medical needle, includes a hand grip element; a cannula held at the hand grip element; a base with laterally protruding, flat wings, the base having a guide opening which is spaced apart from the underside and in which the cannula is guided; and a connecting structure which connects the handle element with the base and includes two elongated sections connected in a row with one another by at least one joint and the connecting structure is connected at one end by at least one joint with the hand grip element and, at the other end, by at least one joint with the base, the elongated section of the connecting structure, which is connected with the base has a wall element which protrudes transversely at its base end, and the connecting structure can be unfolded from a first state into a second extended state. |
| US10363375B2 |
Pre-filled injection device
A pre-filled injection device includes a tubular containment body extending between a first and second openings, inside which are hermetically separated first and second containment chambers. A first substance is contained in the first containment chamber. First and second plugs inside the tubular body define the second containment chamber, and slide inside the tubular body. A second liquid substance inside the second containment chamber is intended to be mixed inside the tubular body with the first substance for reconstituting an injectable solution. A dosing reservoir has an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being in communication with the first containment chamber so that the first containment chamber extends between the first plug and the dosing reservoir inlet. The dosing reservoir contains a fraction of the injectable solution. The first plug includes a projecting appendix passing through and entering the dosing reservoir to eject the fraction of solution. |
| US10363370B2 |
Controlling the uniformity of PECVD deposition
A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a syringe barrel, cartridge barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the interior surface of the generally cylindrical wall. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the syringe barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure. |
| US10363366B2 |
Advance diagnosis of infusion device operating mode viability
Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating an infusion device to deliver fluid to a user in accordance with an operating mode involves obtaining operational information pertaining to one or more prior instances of the operating mode, obtaining status information pertaining to the infusion device, and determining a diagnosis time based at least in part on the operational information. The diagnosis time is prior to a subsequent instance of the operating mode. At the diagnosis time, the method automatically determines the viability of the subsequent instance of the operating mode based at least in part on the status information and automatically generates a notification indicative of a recommended action for the user based at least in part on the viability. |
| US10363362B2 |
Epileptic seizure prevention or treatment via heart rate clamping
We report a method of treating an epileptic seizure in a patient, comprising: detecting said epileptic seizure, based on body data from said patient; and reducing a flow of blood to a brain of said patient in response to said detected seizure; wherein said reducing is effected by: increasing the parasympathetic input to said patient's heart, such as by electrically stimulating a parasympathetic nervous structure, applying cooling energy to a sympathetic nervous structure, or administering a cholinergic or a sympatho-blocking agent to said patient. We also report a medical device system configured to implement the method. We also report a non-transitory computer readable program storage unit encoded with instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform the method. |
| US10363360B2 |
Pump cassettes with slider and infusion pump systems
Pump cassettes, infusion systems, and methods are described. An example pump cassette may include a rigid body comprising a frame portion, a base portion, a compliant membrane disposed substantially therebetween, and two opposing longitudinal edge sections. The rigid body may include a controllable fluid pathway defined in part by the compliant membrane and extending from an inlet port to an outlet port. The pump cassette may include a slider coupled to the two opposing longitudinal edge sections and longitudinally articulable with respect to the rigid body. |
| US10363353B2 |
Multi-container systems and uses thereof
A multi-container system apparatus comprising at least two independent containers, each container of said at least two containers for containing at least one component of the final formulation of a medium; a connector; a connecting tubing line connected to the connector; at least two output tubing lines, the first and second output tubing lines of said at least two output tubing lines connecting the first and second containers of said at least two containers, respectively, to the connecting tubing line. |
| US10363351B2 |
Therapy prediction and optimization for renal failure blood therapy, especially home hemodialysis
A renal failure blood therapy system includes a renal failure blood therapy machine, concentration levels for each of a plurality of solutes removed from a patient's blood at each of the multiple times, a display device configured to display for selection at least one removed blood solute from the plurality of removed blood solutes, and a device programmed to (i) estimate at least one renal failure blood therapy patient parameter using the determined concentration levels for the at least one selected removed blood solute, (ii) determine a plurality of acceptable renal failure blood therapy treatments that meet a predetermined removed blood solute clearance for the at least one selected removed blood solute using the at least one renal failure blood therapy patient parameter, and (iii) enable selection of at least one of the plurality of acceptable renal failure blood therapy treatments for operation at the renal failure blood therapy machine. |
| US10363348B2 |
Centrifugal pump
A centrifugal pump for pumping blood includes a housing 2 with a housing main body 20, a blood inlet port 25, and a blood outlet port 26. A rotary body 3 is rotatably accommodated inside the housing main body 20, and a support mechanism 4 supports the rotary body 3. The support mechanism 4 is provided with a rod-like shaft member 5, and a first bearing 6 and a second bearing 7 which respectively and rotatably support end portions of the shaft member 5. The first bearing 6 is provided with a protruding portion 62 which protrudes in an eccentric manner with respect to a rotation center O when viewed from an upstream side of a blood flow, so that the protruding portion shields a counter-rotating, longitudinal side of the shaft member from exposure to the main flow of blood. |
| US10363347B2 |
Breast pump system
A breast pump system having a suction tubing, a milk tubing, a pump, a three way vent valve, a milk bottle, an isolation valve and a breast shield, wherein the first end of the suction tubing and the first end of the milk tubing are fluidly connected to the pump; wherein the second end of the suction tubing and the second end of the milk tubing are fluidly connected to the breast shield; wherein the three way vent valve is fluidly connected between the pump and the breast shield on the suction tubing; wherein the milk bottle is fluidly connected on the milk tubing between the breast shield and the pump; and wherein the isolation valve is connected on the milk tubing between the milk bottle and the pump. |
| US10363344B2 |
Externally-applied patient interface system and method with a controlled region for implanted or buried bio-reactor
A tissue closure treatment system and method are provided with an external patient interface. A first fluid transfer component FTC.1 comprises a strip of porous material, such as rayon, with liquid wicking properties. FTC.1 can be placed directly on a suture line for transferring fluid exuded therethrough. An underdrape is placed over FTC.1 and includes a slot exposing a portion of same. FTC.2 comprises a suitable hydrophobic foam material, such as polyurethane ether, and is placed over the underdrape slot in communication with FTC.1. Negative pressure is applied to FTC.2 through a connecting fluid transfer component FTC.3. A negative pressure source can comprises a manual device or a power-operated suction device. The tissue closure method includes a manual operating mode using a manual suction device with an automatic shut off for discontinuing suction when a predetermined volume of fluid has been drained. An automatic operating mode utilizes a microprocessor, which can be preprogrammed to respond to various patient and operating conditions. Alternative embodiments include fluid transfer components with beveled or angle-cut ends, a bio-reactor, internal organ applications and corresponding closure methods. |
| US10363334B2 |
Air scenting device and an assembly of the air scenting device with a scent module
The present invention relates to an air scenting device, comprising a housing having an accommodation configured to enable insertion of a scent module, an air and scent perfume mixing chamber in the housing under the accommodation, configured to mix air and scent perfume from the scent module to generate scented air, and an outflow opening in communication with the chamber and an outside relative to the housing. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an assembly of a scent module and an air scenting device according to any one or more than one of the preceding claims, wherein the scent module comprises a container with a supply of perfume. |
| US10363333B2 |
Wax warmer
A wax warmer includes a reservoir module for receiving a wax melt, a heater module, and a base module. The heater module includes a heating element. The reservoir module, the heater module, and the base module are removable from one another in the normal use of the wax warmer and may be replaced by a second reservoir module, a second heater module, or a second base module, respectively. |
| US10363332B2 |
Air ionization system
Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance. |
| US10363331B2 |
Sterilization indicator for a sterile container
A sterilization indicator for a sterile container includes a shape-memory element in the form of a compression spring, which, when a predetermined temperature is reached or exceeded, subjects an indicating unit to a defined axial compressive force. The indicating unit is biased by a restoring spring in the counter-direction of the shape-memory element by way of a restoring force which is smaller than the defined axial compressive force. A latching mechanism can be actuated by a closing or locking mechanism of the sterile container. Following or during the closing or locking of the sterile container, the latching mechanism retains the indicating unit in a sterile position, once the unit has been moved into the sterile position by the shape-memory element. Upon opening or unlocking of the sterile container below the sterilization temperature, it frees the indicating unit, whereupon the restoring spring moves the indicating unit back into an unsterile position. |
| US10363329B2 |
Disinfection system
A method and apparatus for disinfecting a lavatory inside a vehicle in response to a set of criteria being met. A determination is made as to whether a set of criteria for activation of a disinfection system that emits far-ultraviolet radiation to perform a disinfection process inside a lavatory has been met. In response to a determination that the set of criteria has been met, the disinfection system is activated to perform the disinfection process inside the lavatory using the far-ultraviolet radiation. |
| US10363328B2 |
Anti-microbial cash drawer
The invention relates to a system, methods and apparatus for efficiently and cost-effectively preventing the transfer of microbes, such as, for example, bacteria and viruses seamlessly during commercial transactions typically occurring at a full service check-out station in a large retail store. The invention further considers the application of the methods and apparatus in other industrial disciplines where, for example, medical equipment and surgical tools may be susceptible to cross-contamination of microbes. One preferred embodiment incorporates a slide able drawer within a cash box where currency is stored, taken, or added randomly over a period of time. Especially designed lamps allow for a rapid switching means to control the time period for activating or deactivating lamps, thus regulating UV exposure. Exposure time with UVC and the orientation of the UV lamps provides complete germicidal decontamination within seconds. A caddy containing natural botanical cleaning components, method of use and a microbe testing method are described to provide retail stores, hospitals and restaurants a highly efficient and cost-effective means to reduce or eliminate microbes on store surfaces. |
| US10363326B2 |
Self-cleaning sensor surface
A computing device in a vehicle can be programmed to activate a self-cleaning glass surface by irradiating the self-cleaning glass surface with LED ultraviolet radiation based on a determined energy of external ultraviolet radiation and a schedule. The computing device can activate a self-cleaning glass surface by irradiating the self-cleaning glass surface with LED ultraviolet radiation based on determining an optical state of the self-cleaning glass. |
| US10363324B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition
This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for parenteral or oral administration containing a radioactive compound which can be used diagnostically or therapeutically. The composition comprises a micro-emulsion constituted by a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous or other pharmacologically acceptable carrier in which nitrous oxide is dissolved, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids, and the radioactive compound. |
| US10363321B2 |
Nucleic acid products and methods of administration thereof
The present invention relates in part to nucleic acids, including nucleic acids encoding proteins, therapeutics and cosmetics comprising nucleic acids, methods for delivering nucleic acids to cells, tissues, organs, and patients, methods for inducing cells to express proteins using nucleic acids, methods, kits and devices for transfecting, gene editing, and reprogramming cells, and cells, organisms, therapeutics, and cosmetics produced using these methods, kits, and devices. |
| US10363314B2 |
Sprayable topical carrier and composition comprising phosphatidylcholine
A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s). |
| US10363308B2 |
Selectively altering microbiota for immune modulation
The invention relates to methods of modulating immune cells in a patient by altering microbiota of the patient. The invention also relates to methods of modulating treatments or therapies in a subject organism by altering microbiota of the subject. The invention also relates to cell populations, systems, arrays, cells, RNA, kits and other means for effecting this. In an example, advantageously selective targeting of a particular species in a human gut microbiota using guided nucleic acid modification is carried out to effect the alteration. |
| US10363306B2 |
Cytokines and neuroantigens for treatment of immune disorders
The present invention provides methods of regulating an immunological disorder comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of (i) an autoimmune antigen in conjunction with (ii) an anti-inflammatory cytokine. Compositions including the same are also provided. |
| US10363305B2 |
Anti-ganglioside compound for targeting cancer and generating antibodies
It is provided a multivalent ganglioside carbohydrate as a therapeutic cancer vaccine. The GD2 and GD3 carbohydrate conjugated disclosed are linked by a spacer to form a multimer which conserves the native structural feature of naturally occurring GD2 or GD3, the tetramer being immunogenic and elicits cytotoxic anti-gangliosides humoral and cellular responses in vivo. |
| US10363300B2 |
FMDV and E2 fusion proteins and uses thereof
The present invention encompasses FMDV vaccines or compositions. The vaccine or composition may be a vaccine or composition containing FMDV antigens. The invention also encompasses recombinant vectors encoding and expressing FMDV antigens, epitopes or immunogens which can be used to protect animals, in particular ovines, bovines, caprines, or swines, against FMDV. The invention further encompasses methods of making or producing antigenic polypeptides or antigens. |
| US10363299B2 |
Compositions and methods for preventing and treating rhinovirus infections
An analysis of human CD4+ T-cell epitopes of RV capsid proteins with cross-reactive potential was performed, peptide epitopes of RV-A16 capsid proteins VP1 and VP2 were identified, RV-specific CD4+ T cells were phenotyped for surface markers and cytokine profiles using flow cytometry, and it was found that, among non-infected subjects, circulating RV-A16-specific CD4+ T cells detected at the highest frequencies targeted 10 unique epitopes with diverse HLA-DR binding capacity. T-cell epitopes localized to conserved regions of significance to the virus and were enriched for HLA class I and II binding motifs and were activated in vivo after experimental infection with RV-A16. RV-A16 epitopes constituted species-specific and pan-species varieties, together providing ˜90% coverage of the US population. Cross-reactivity was evidenced for RV-A16 and RV-A39. High-frequency circulating RV-specific memory Th1 cells in healthy individuals preferentially target a limited set of conserved epitopes and these epitopes, separately or combined, can serve as vaccines. |
| US10363295B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against NHL and other cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10363293B2 |
Vaccine composition
There is described a kit for use in inducing an immune response in a mammal, the kit includes: a first virus that expresses MAGEA3, Human Papilloma Virus E6/E7 fusion protein, human Six-Transmembrane Epithelial Antigen of the Prostate protein, or Cancer Testis Antigen 1, or a variant thereof as an antigenic protein and that is formulated to generate an immunity to the protein or variant thereof in the mammal. The kit also includes a Maraba MG1 virus encoding the same antigen, or a variant of the same antigen. The Maraba MG1 virus is formulated to induce the immune response in the mammal. The first virus is immunologically distinct from the Maraba MG1 virus. |
| US10363288B2 |
Insulin mimotopes and methods of using the same
Methods for inhibiting an autoimmune disease by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition that induces conversion of naive T cells into Foxp3+ regulatory T cells to induce immunosuppression in the subject. Methods for detecting in a subject an autoimmune disease or a predisposition to an autoimmune disease, and methods for assessing the efficacy of a therapy for an autoimmune disease, particularly type 1 diabetes. |
| US10363279B2 |
Treatment and prophylaxis for neurological conditions and diseases
An embodiment is a method of preventing, mitigating or treating neurological conditions and diseases that includes administering an effective amount of a medicament comprised of Lactobacillus bulgaricus B-30892 and/or a supernatant resulting from culturing Lactobacillus bulgaricus B-30892 and/or bioactive materials resulting from culturing Lactobacillus bulgaricus B-30892 to a human to prevent, mitigate or treat neurological conditions and diseases. |
| US10363278B2 |
Frozen therapeutic dose and package
A frozen therapeutic dose includes an amniotic material and is configured into a pack for easy administering of the dose to a treatment location. A frozen therapeutic dose may contain a concentration of live amniotic stem cells. A frozen therapeutic dose may be provided in a form, such as a multi-pack form, to enable a person to administer a dose to a treatment location without the need of traveling to a doctor's office or clinic. A frozen therapeutic dose package may be kept in a conventional freezer at −20° C. for example, for extended periods of time and a person may remove the package as needed for treatment. A frozen dose package or pack may contain a secondary material configured to mix with the frozen therapeutic dose. A secondary material may be configured within a single dose compartment with the frozen dose or within a separate compartment. |
| US10363275B2 |
Isolation, cultivation and uses of stem/progenitor cells
The present invention relates to a method for isolating stem/progenitor cells from the amniotic membrane of umbilical cord, wherein the method comprises separating the amniotic membrane from the other components of the umbilical cord in vitro, culturing the amniotic membrane tissue under conditions allowing cell proliferation, and isolating the stem/progenitor cells from the tissue cultures. The isolated stem cell cells can have embryonic stem cell-like properties and can be used for various therapeutic purposes. In one embodiment, the invention relates to the isolation and cultivation of stem cells such as epithelial and/or mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells under conditions allowing the cells to undergo mitotic expansion. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a method for the differentiation of the isolated stem/progenitor cells into epithelial and/or mesenchymal cells. |
| US10363272B2 |
RAR selective agonists in combination with immune modulators for cancer immunotherapy
Disclosed herein are methods for treating cancer comprising administering CAR-modified immune cells and at least one Retinoic Acid Receptor agonist. |
| US10363269B2 |
Modified hepatitis post-transcriptional regulatory elements
Provided are polynucleotides containing a modified PRE having a variant X gene that includes one or more stop codons not present in an unmodified, such as wild-type, hepatitis X gene. Also provided are polynucleotides containing a modified PRE having a variant X gene that includes one or more degradation sequences not present in an unmodified, such as wild-type, hepatitis X gene. The modified PRE can be operably linked to a nucleic acid encoding a recombinant protein. Also provided are expression cassettes, viral vectors and cells containing the polynucleotides, and compositions and methods of use thereof. |
| US10363268B2 |
Proton-binding polymers for oral administration
Pharmaceutical compositions for and methods of treating an animal, including a human, and methods of preparing such compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions contain crosslinked amine polymers and may be used, for example, to treat diseases or other metabolic conditions in which removal of protons and/or chloride ions from the gastrointestinal tract would provide physiological benefits such as normalizing serum bicarbonate concentrations and the blood pH in an animal, including a human. |
| US10363261B2 |
Enolase inhibitors and methods of treatment therewith
Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I) wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2, Y1, and A1 are as defined herein. Such compounds may be used, for example, for the inhibition of enolase enzymes, including preferential inhibition of one isoenzyme of over one or more of the other isoenzymes. Methods of treatment using these compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are also provided. |
| US10363252B2 |
Treatment of prostate cancer using hedgehog pathway inhibitors
The present invention concerns methods for treating a proliferation disorder, such as prostate cancer, basal cell carcinoma, lung cancer, and other cancers, using an inhibitor of the Hedgehog pathway (HhP); and methods for monitoring subjects undergoing such treatments based on biomarkers and other criteria predictive of efficacy. |
| US10363251B2 |
(+)-morphinans as antagonists of toll-like receptor 9 and therapeutic uses thereof
The present invention provides (+)-morphinans comprising Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) antagonist activity, as well as methods for using the (+)-morphinans to treat a variety of disorders. |
| US10363250B2 |
Folate receptor binding conjugates of antifolates
Conjugates of antifolates, releasable linkers, and drugs, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described. The conjugates are useful for treating diseases arising from pathogenic cell populations. Methods for treating stroll diseases are also described. |
| US10363243B2 |
Compounds and methods for treating influenza
This invention is directed to methods for treating and preventing influenza infection by inhibiting influenza virus HA maturation processes employing compounds of formula I. It is also directed to combinations for treating and preventing influenza infection comprising compounds of formula I and other agents. |
| US10363236B2 |
Isothiocyanate functional surfactants, formulations incorporating the same, and associated methods of use
An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of said surfactant is represented by the following chemical structure: wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 1 to approximately 25, and wherein Y includes an integer ranging from approximately 6 to approximately 25. |
| US10363234B2 |
Antihypertensive agent
Provided is an antihypertensive agent that is safe and has a mild effect.An antihypertensive agent comprising S-1-propenylcysteine or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. |
| US10363233B2 |
Granular feed supplement
A ruminant feed composition, having a granulated core having at least one active substance and at least one layer of a coating material surrounding the core, the coating material comprising one or more linear, saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids in an amount of at least 60 wt % of the total weight of the coating material. |
| US10363230B2 |
6-shogaol derivatives and activities thereof
Derivatives of 6-shogaol are described herein. Also described herein are methods of preparing the derivatives, as well as methods of using the derivatives to activate Nrf2 and to treat diseases associated with inflammation and/or oxidative stress. |
| US10363228B2 |
Transdermal administration of memantine
The invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) which include, as active ingredient, the NMDA receptor antagonist memantine or one of its physiologically compatible salts. The TTSs can be produced and used for treating diseases of the central nervous system. |
| US10363227B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulation for use in the treatment and/or prevention of restenosis
The present invention relates generally to a pharmaceutical formulation for use in the treatment and/or prevention of restenosis in a subject in need thereof. Methods of treatment and/or prevention are also provided. |
| US10363223B1 |
Delayed-release encapsulation of deer velvet powder to protect the deer velvet powder until micellization and absorption within the terminal illium
An encapsulation of deer velvet powder for ensuring delivery of the deer velvet powder to the terminal ileum of the small intestine, thereby ensuring micellization of unaltered molecules of the deer velvet powder, and systemic delivery of the unaltered molecules to all the organs of the body for regeneration and repair. The encapsulation includes: a delayed release capsule, and deer velvet powder contained within the delayed release capsule. The delayed release capsule is acid resistant, thereby protecting the deer velvet powder from digestive processes while transiting the stomach and upper small intestine, enabling the deer velvet powder to be released substantially along the terminal ilium of the small intestine so as to ensure micellization and absorption of unaltered molecules of deer velvet. Thus, swallowing the deer velvet powder encapsulated in a delayed release capsule delivers more of the benefits of deer velvet than standard encapsulations of deer velvet. |
| US10363222B2 |
Multiple unit dosage form having a therapeutic agent in combination with a nutritional supplement
Compositions and methods for combination therapy are provided. The compositions comprise a multiple unit dosage form having both a therapeutic agent and a nutritional supplement. The combination therapy is useful for restoring a nutrient depletion associated with a particular disease state. Additionally, the combination therapy can prevent or attenuate the depletion of a nutrient caused, in whole or in part, by the co-administrated therapeutic drug. Methods of manufacturing the formulations are likewise described. |
| US10363220B2 |
Compartmented pharmaceutical dosage forms
The present disclosure provides a stable solid pharmaceutical dosage form for oral administration. The dosage form includes a substrate that forms at least one compartment and a drug content loaded into the compartment. The dosage form is so designed that the active pharmaceutical ingredient of the drug content is released in a controlled manner. |
| US10363218B1 |
Synthesis of probiotic nanoparticles
A method of preparing probiotic nanoparticles can include dissolving formulated probiotics in methanol, spraying the methanol solution into boiling water under ultrasonic conditions to provide a sonicated solution, and stirring the sonicated solution to obtain probiotic nanoparticles. The probiotic nanoparticles may be cluster or rod-shaped. The probiotic nanoparticles may be administered to a subject to reduce oxidative stress or to treat diseases associated with oxidative stress. |
| US10363217B2 |
Nano-liposome carrier composition containing hybrid of Cas9 protein and guide RNA
The present invention relates to nano-liposome carrier compositions that encapsulate a hybrid of a Cas9 protein and a guide RNA and methods of making and using the same. The nano-liposome carrier compositions have an excellent effect of suppressing expression of target DNA, and thus pharmaceutical compositions including the nano-liposome carrier compositions can be used for treating diseases such as diabetes. |
| US10363216B2 |
Foamable vehicles and pharmaceutical compositions comprising aprotic polar solvents and uses thereof
The present invention teaches a foamable pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising an aprotic polar solvent; foam compositions and uses thereof. |
| US10363212B2 |
Aesculus hippocastanum extract
An Aesculus hippocastanum extract able to be obtained by an extraction method comprising a solid/liquid extraction step of the flower, followed by a second solid/liquid separation step, and lastly a third step for recovering the liquid phase, characterized in that the solvent consists of a mixture of fructose and glycerin optionally comprising water. |
| US10363211B2 |
Hair conditioning compositions comprising low viscosity emulsified silicone polymers
Embodiments of a hair conditioning composition include a silicone polymer comprising one or more quaternary groups, at least one silicone block comprising greater than 200 siloxane units, at least one polyalkylene oxide structural unit, and at least one terminal ester group. The silicone polymer has a viscosity of up to 100,000 mPa·s. The silicone polymer is added to create a pre-emulsified dispersion with a particle size of less than about 1 micron. The hair conditioning composition includes a gel matrix including a cationic surfactant, a high melting point fatty compound, and an aqueous carrier. |
| US10363201B2 |
Baby bottle apparatus with flow control
In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a baby bottle apparatus, comprising: a nipple (11); a liquid container (12); a flexible tube (17) connecting the nipple to the container; a normally-closed valve, for controlling the flow of fluid from the container (12) to the nipple (11); at least one lever (13), for opening the valve for fluid passage from the container to the nipple; thereby allowing a user to control fluid flow from the baby bottle apparatus. Preferably, the mechanism for limiting the distance between the parallel bars comprising a rotatable ring (15) having a different outer diameter therealong, such that a movement of each of the levers (13) is limited by the ring (15). |
| US10363200B2 |
Tablet splitting apparatus
A tablet splitting apparatus includes a guide, a catcher, and a splitting mechanism. The splitting mechanism comprises a pair of blades and a pair of blade shifters. The guide, the catcher, and the splitting mechanism are accommodated in a housing. The housing includes an opening and a support. The support and the guide each include a sliding portion. The guide disposed at the supporting position is slid along the sliding portion of the support so as to be detachable from the supporting position through the opening. The blades and the blade shifters each comprise a sliding portion. The blades and the blade shifters are in a slidable contact with each other at the sliding portions. The blades attached to the respective predetermined positions of the blade shifters are slid along the sliding portions of the blade shifters so as to be detachable from the blade shifters through the opening. |
| US10363192B2 |
Device and method for instilling intrinsic motivation regarding eye contact in children affected by eye contact disorders
This describes a treatment method for autism/ASD intended to encourage greater eye contact by affected children. The treatment method incorporates an artificial demonstration of the phenomenon of eye contact, and that method is described herein along with the principles of action of the treatment and the necessary procedure to perform it. Also described are two embodiments of the physical portion of the invention that can be used for the demonstration: first, an item in the form of a cuboid with animatronic eyes affixed to one side that most purely reflects the principles behind the treatment, and second, another in the form of a stuffed toy that is perhaps more practical. |
| US10363189B2 |
Surgical patient support for accommodating lateral-to-prone patient positioning
According to the present disclosure, a surgical patient support provides support to a patient. The surgical patient support may include configuration to accommodate various patient body positions to provide a variety of access to the patient's body. |
| US10363186B2 |
Modular, deformable, cushioned, resistive infant positioning system and method
A modular, deformable, repositionable, cushioned gentle cushioned, resistive infant positioning system and method for use with infants is provided that includes first and second tubular pillows each having two longitudinally-elongated chambers adjoined at a first and second pillow lateral flexure-enabling element, respectively, and a third compact pillow. The second tubular pillow is preferably wider than the first tubular pillow and includes two straps. Methods of using the three pillows of the cushioned, resistive infant positioning system are presented that provide positioning, calming, and/or the prevention and/or the correction of head shape deformations. |
| US10363185B2 |
System and method for off-loading of the body in the prone position and for patient turning and repositioning
The present invention relates to a system and method for support and off-loading. The system includes an inner bladder filled with a flowable composition. An outer bladder filled with a flowable composition is positioned adjacent to the inner bladder. The composition of the inner bladder has greater flow characteristics than the composition of the outer bladder. The inner bladder micro-contours to the received body part and the outer bladder macro-contours to the inner bladder after the inner bladder is micro-contoured to the received body part. Alternatively, the system provides a pair of ultra low pressure plenums and a positioner. The patient body size and size and corresponding surface area of the positioner control the amount of gas which is displaced evenly against the walls of the ultra low pressure plenums. |
| US10363181B2 |
Patient position detection for patient support apparatus
A patient support apparatus includes a patient support surface to support a patient. The patient support surface has at least one air bladder that is inflated and/or deflated to achieve a turn assist function and/or a therapy function of the patient support surface. A graphical user interface (GUI) is configured to receive user inputs from a caregiver to initiate the turn assist or therapy functions. The patient support apparatus has control circuitry coupled to the GUI. The GUI is controlled by the control circuitry to display information indicating that the patient is improperly positioned on the patient support surface for either the turn assist function or the therapy function. Alternatively or additionally, the control circuitry indicates that the patient is improperly positioned for raising a head section of a bed frame. |
| US10363179B2 |
Wheelchair including accommodation pocket
A wheelchair is provided includes driving wheels, a pair of side frames, and an accommodation pocket. The frames rotatably support the driving wheels coupled to the exterior sides of the side frames. Each of side frames includes an elbow rest frame portion, a vertical frame portion, and a lower frame portion. The elbow rest frame portion has an elbow rest. The vertical frame portion is coupled to the rear end part of the elbow rest frame portion. The lower frame portion is arranged under the elbow rest frame portion. The vertical frame portion is coupled to the rear end part of the lower frame portion. The accommodation pocket is arranged above the front part of the driving wheel as viewed in side view, and is at least partially positioned on the exterior side relative to the elbow rest frame portion as viewed in front view. |
| US10363176B2 |
Refastenable disposable garment having a curled edge, and process for making same
A refastenable disposable garment defines a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, and comprises a first waist region contiguous with a first waist edge. The first waist region defines first and second side edges transversely spaced apart and defines first and second surfaces. The first waist region is elastomeric proximal both the first and second side edges. The garment can include a second waist region and a crotch region that interconnects the first and second waist regions. The garment comprises non-extensible, relatively rigid first and second fastening components attached to the first surface of the first waist region adjacent the first and second side edges, respectively. The first waist region defines first and second flange portions transversely outward of the first and second fastening components, respectively. Each flange portion is transversely curled toward the second surface. A process for making such an article is also disclosed. |
| US10363173B2 |
Confocal detection to minimize capsulotomy overcut while dynamically running on the capsular surface
Embodiments of this disclosure disclose an imaging system, including an eye interface device, a scanning assembly, a beam source, a free-floating mechanism, and a detection assembly. The beam source generates an electromagnetic radiation beam. The detection assembly generates a signal indicative of an intensity of a portion of the electromagnetic radiation beam reflected from the focal point location. A subsequent focal point of the electromagnetic radiation beam may be adjusted per the measured intensity signal. In some embodiments, an intensity signal below a lower threshold value may suggest a depth increase for a subsequent focal point. An intensity signal above an upper threshold value may suggest a depth decrease for a subsequent focal point. And, an intensity signal between the lower and upper thresholds may suggest a depth be maintained for a subsequent focal point. The focal point may be adjusted after each pulse or after a plurality of pulses. |
| US10363171B2 |
System and process for retina phototherapy
A process for performing retinal phototherapy or photostimulation includes generating a laser light that creates a therapeutic effect to retinal and/or foveal tissues exposed to the laser light without destroying or permanently damaging the retinal or foveal tissue. The laser light is applied to a first treatment area of the retina. After a predetermined interval of time, within a single treatment session, the laser light is reapplied to the first treatment area of the retina. During the interval of time between the laser light applications to the first treatment area, the laser light is applied to one or more additional areas of the retina that is spaced apart from the first treatment area and one another. The laser light is repeatedly applied to each of the areas to be treated until a predetermined number of laser light applications to each area to be treated has been achieved. |
| US10363170B2 |
Apparatus for corneal crosslinking
An apparatus for corneal crosslinking, the use of the apparatus for corneal crosslinking, and a method for corneal crosslinking are provided. The apparatus comprises a source of laser radiation; a scanner device for scanning the laser radiation; and a control computer for controlling the scanner device. |
| US10363161B2 |
Sleep apnea oral appliance for use during orthodontic treatment
A sleep apnea oral appliance in which a pair of appliance trays are worn over respective orthodontic trays. The appliance trays are adjustable in order to allow them to be used with a series of orthodontic trays. |
| US10363160B2 |
Mandibular repositioning device
An intra-oral device comprising an upper splint (7100), a lower splint (7200) and a pair of lateral connecting rods (7300). Each connecting rod has a first rod end (7310) that connects to the lower splint and a second rod end (7320) that connects to the upper splint. The connecting rods (7300) are configured to maintain the mandible in an advanced position relative to the maxilla. The upper splint (7100) includes at least one upper gutter portion (7110) that retains the upper splint on the maxilla. The lower splint (7200) includes at least one lower gutter portion (7210) that retains the lower splint on the mandible. The thickness of the at least one upper gutter portion and/or the at least one lower gutter portion may vary across the profile of the teeth. |
| US10363159B1 |
Pain management and post-operative hip orthosis
An improved pain management and post-operative hip orthosis includes a waist strap having first and second ends and a lateral portion therebetween, a lower strap having first and second ends and a lateral portion therebetween, and a pocket extending between the waist strap and lower strap. The pocket has inner and outer panel fastened to each other to define an upper opening and a lower opening. The orthosis further includes an abduction harness including two upper straps and a lower strap coupled to each other at a central union, wherein the upper straps are secured to the top of the pocket and the lower strap is secured to the bottom of the pocket. The orthosis still further includes a rotation strap extending from the bottom of the pocket to a location on the waist strap proximate to the top of the pocket. |
| US10363153B2 |
Superfine polyester fiber and tubular seamless fabric
Provided is a superfine polyester fiber containing at least 98 wt % of a polyethylene terephthalate component, and characterized by fulfilling the following conditions: (1) the reduced viscosity (ηsp/c) is at least 0.80 dl/g; (2) the total fineness is 7-120 dtex, and the single filament fineness is no more than 0.5 dtex; and (3) the toughness parameter (X) indicated by formula (1) is at least 2.0, the tensile strength is at least 3.5 cN/dtex and the tensile elongation is at least 12%. X=(tensile strength×√tensile elongation)/(total fineness×single filament fineness) formula (1). |
| US10363144B2 |
Expandable spinal implant
An expandable spinal implant assembly is configured to be inserted between two adjacent vertebral bodies. The expandable spinal implant assembly includes a substantially hollow first body with a first superior endplate with a first top inside face and a first inferior endplate with a first bottom inside face. The first superior endplate and the first inferior endplate are connected together by a lateral wall. At least one strut is arranged within said first body, connecting the first top inside face with the first bottom inside face, said strut including a first threaded through bore. The assembly further includes a substantially hollow second body with a second superior endplate and a second inferior endplate, said second body inserted within said first body. A central screw with a first end including a ball-head and a drive, said central screw further having a threaded shaft is engaged within said first threaded through bore. |
| US10363141B2 |
Artificial disc
An artificial disc to replace a damaged spinal disc in a spinal column includes a resilient core which is fixedly connected to first and second plates. The first and second plates engage upper and lower vertebra in the patient's spine. The inner side of at least one of the first and second plates has an array of recesses into which said resilient core extends. The array of recesses includes a plurality of recesses. Each of the recesses of the plurality of recesses has surfaces which are integrally formed as one piece with the plate. |
| US10363138B2 |
Devices for adjusting the curvature of cardiac valve structures
An interventional curvature device for temporarily adjusting the structure of a heart during a heart valve repair procedure in order to enhance the effectiveness of the heart valve repair procedure. The curvature device is adjustable between a collapsed configuration with a profile suitable for delivery of the device to a coronary sinus and great cardiac vein of a patient, and an expanded configuration for lodging of the device at the coronary sinus and great cardiac vein. The curvature device has a distal section that anchors within the great cardiac vein, and a proximal section that anchors within the coronary sinus. A tether is coupled to the distal end of the device and extends through the device and past the proximal end. An increase in tension in the tether increases the curvature of the device. |
| US10363136B2 |
Implant having multiple adjustment mechanisms
A method is provided for use with an implant structure, a first tool, a second tool, and a longitudinal guide member. The implant structure is delivered to a heart of a subject, the implant structure including: (i) a first adjustment mechanism to which the first tool is coupled, and (ii) a second adjustment mechanism to which the longitudinal guide member is coupled. The implant structure is then coupled to tissue of the heart. Subsequently, the second tool is advanced along the longitudinal guide member to the second adjustment mechanism. |
| US10363135B2 |
Apparatus and methods for delivery of transcatheter prosthetic valves
In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a catheter assembly and a handle assembly that can be removably coupled to the catheter assembly. A valve holding tube defines a lumen configured to receive a prosthetic mitral valve in a compressed configuration and can be removably coupled to a distal end portion of the handle assembly. The valve holding tube can be received within a hub of the catheter assembly when coupled to the handle assembly. The actuator when actuated is configured to cause the tensioning unit to travel along a traveler strap of the catheter assembly moving the handle assembly distally such that a distal end of an elongate shaft of the handle assembly moves the prosthetic mitral valve distally out of the valve holding tube and out a distal end of the sheath such that the prosthetic mitral valve is free to move to a biased expanded configuration. |
| US10363129B2 |
Variable strength intraocular lens and method of using same
The present disclosure provides intraocular artificial lenses having a variable optical strength and methods of treating an eye disorder, such as presbyopia, using same. In some embodiments, the intraocular artificial lens comprises two optical elements that are moveable along the optical axis in relation to each other, for example in response to the accommodative process of the eye. |
| US10363123B2 |
Distal protection systems and methods with pressure and ultrasound features
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for providing filtration of debris within a body lumen. More particularly, embodiments of the invention related to devices and methods for providing distal protection to a medical procedure by filtration of debris generated by the medical procedure using filters having a frame with a slidable crossover point. |
| US10363117B2 |
Overload failure reducing dental implants
A dental implant including a base, a central shaft and a shock absorber spacing and allowing limited movement between the base and the central shaft. The shock absorber may also contain a plurality of flex struts. The dental implant may further include an index collar covering an upper portion in the base. |
| US10363116B2 |
Direct fabrication of power arms
Systems, methods, and devices for improved orthodontic treatment of a patient's teeth are provided herein. |
| US10363110B2 |
Surgical drape with separable elements
The present disclosure relates to a novel surgical drape to be used in a surgical setting, and more specifically to a drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device; (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; and (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc. |
| US10363109B2 |
Signal connector for sterile barrier between surgical instrument and teleoperated actuator
An instrument sterile drape includes a plastic sheet and an instrument sterile adapter (ISA) coupled to the plastic sheet. The ISA includes bottom and top plates located on opposite sides of the plastic sheet plate and joined together. A passage in the bottom plate allows an instrument carriage flux connection to pass through the plastic sheet and the bottom plate to be adjacent to the top plate. The top plate includes a signal transmission area that will be adjacent to an upper surface of the flux connection of the instrument carriage. A flux connector may close an opening in the signal transmission area of the top plate and provide a path for an electrical or optical signal. The signal transmission area of the top plate may be thinned to allow an RFID sensor to be closer to an RFID device in a surgical instrument attached to the instrument sterile adapter. |
| US10363108B2 |
Surgical drape with separable elements
The present disclosure relates to a surgical drape to be used in conjunction with a surgical procedure, and more specifically to a surgical drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device; (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; and (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc. |
| US10363106B2 |
Surgical robot for stereotactic surgery and method for controlling stereotactic surgery robot
A stereotactic surgery robot according to the present disclosure may include: a rotating unit that is configured to have a surgical instrument that is able to be attached thereto, and is configured to rotate the surgical instrument on at least one of two rotational axes according to an entry posture of the surgical instrument; a moving unit that is configured to move the rotating unit in the direction of at least one of three linear axes according to the position of a surgical target; and a surgical portion support unit that is configured to be connected to the moving unit, and is configured to be detachable with respect to an operating table, wherein the moving unit may move the rotating unit such that an intersection point of the two rotational axes matches the surgical target. |
| US10363104B2 |
Interfaces for surgical systems
An interface for a surgical system includes an instrument drive unit and a surgical instrument. The instrument drive unit includes a connection hub and at least one drive shaft rotatably supported in the connection hub. The at least one drive shaft extends between a first end and a second end having an oblique end surface. The surgical instrument is releasably connectable to the instrument drive unit and includes a connecting member and at least one driven shaft rotatably supported in the connecting member. The at least one driven shaft extends between a first end and a second end. The second end has an oblique end surface corresponding to the oblique end surface of the at least one drive shaft. The oblique end surfaces are configured such that the connecting member is connectible with the connection hub via a first connection pathway and a second connection pathway. |
| US10363103B2 |
Flexible and steerable elongate instruments with shape control and support elements
An instrument having a flexible and elongated body includes at least a lumen and a flex member disposed within the lumen. The flex member may be capable of providing steering control to a first portion of the elongate body while providing load bearing support to a second portion of the elongate body. A pull wire may be disposed within the flex member, and at least a distal portion of the pull wire may be coupled to the elongate body and a proximal portion of the pull wire may be operatively coupled to a control unit. The control unit may be coupled to a proximal portion of the elongate body. In addition, a control member may be operatively coupled to the control unit such that a distal portion of the control member may be positioned near a proximal portion of the flex member. The control member may be configured to support the flex member and control the movement or displacement of the flex member. Furthermore, the flex member may be configured to selectively decouple articulation or steering forces of a first portion of the elongate body away from a second portion of the elongate body; thereby, preventing compression of the second portion of the elongate body while maintaining elasticity or flexibility of the second portion of the elongate body. |
| US10363101B2 |
Optical shape sensing system, medical apparatus and method for optical shape sensing
The present invention relates to an optical shape sensing system for sensing a shape of a medical device (24), comprising an input polarization controller (12) for setting an input polarization state of an input light signal, at least one interferometer unit (18) for dividing said polarized input light signal into a device signal and a reference signal, guiding said device signal to be scattered within an optical fiber (19) inserted into said device (24) and coupling said scattered device signal with said reference signal to form an output light signal, and at least one measurement branch (39) comprising an output polarization controller arrangement (26) for setting an output polarization state of said output light signal, a polarizing beam splitter (30) for splitting said polarized output light signal into two signal portions, each being in a corresponding one of two signal portion polarization states, and a detector arrangement (35) comprising two detectors (32, 34), each for detecting a corresponding one of said two signal portions, wherein said input polarization controller (12) is configured to set two pairs of input polarization states, or said output polarization controller arrangement (26) is configured to set two output polarization states each for enabling a corresponding one of two pairs of signal portion polarization states, wherein each pair of input or signal portion polarization states are representable by a corresponding one of two axes in a Poincaré sphere different from each other. |
| US10363099B2 |
Hybrid catheter for vascular intervention
A catheter for debulking an undesired deposit from an inner surface of at least one of a blood vessel wall and a stent located in a blood vessel, the catheter having a tip section comprising: circumferentially-directed laser optics; and a circular-action cutter, wherein the circumferentially-directed laser optics is configured to transmit laser radiation for modifying an area of the undesired deposit thereby preparing the area for penetration of the cutter, wherein the cutter is configured to cut through the modified area and thereby debulk at least a part of the undesired deposit. In addition, a catheter for pacemaker and ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) lead extraction is disclosed. |
| US10363094B2 |
Flexible microwave catheters for natural or artificial lumens
A method for forming a resonating structure within a body lumen, the method including advancing a flexible microwave catheter into a body lumen of a patient, the flexible microwave catheter including a radiating portion at the distal end of the flexible microwave catheter, the radiating portion configured to receive microwave energy, and at least one centering device proximate the radiating portion configured to deploy radially outward from the flexible microwave catheter; positioning the radiating portion near tissue of interest; deploying the at least one centering device radially outward from the flexible microwave catheter within the body lumen such that a longitudinal axis of the radiating portion is substantially parallel with and at a fixed distance from a longitudinal axis of the body lumen near the targeted tissue; and delivering microwave energy to the radiating portion such that a circumferentially balanced resonating structure is formed with the body lumen. |
| US10363092B2 |
Transmission line with heat transfer ability
The present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, the present invention relates to systems and devices for the delivery of energy with heat transfer ability. In some embodiments, the systems and devices also have variable characteristic impedance as a result of the use of heat transfer materials. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy with the systems and devices of the present invention. |
| US10363091B2 |
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for treating tissue and controlling stenosis
Systems, delivery devices, and methods to treat to ablate, damage, or otherwise affect tissue. The treatment systems are capable of delivering a coolable ablation assembly that ablates targeted tissue without damaging non-targeted tissue. The coolable ablation assembly damages nerve tissue to temporarily or permanently decrease nervous system input. The system, delivery devices, and methods can damage tissue and manage scarring and stenosis. |
| US10363086B2 |
Power monitoring circuitry and method for reducing leakage current in RF generators
An electrosurgical unit having power monitoring circuitry for reducing leakage current in an electrosurgical unit. The electrosurgical unit includes a power source configured to produce direct current, an RF waveform generator configured to convert the direct current into an RF signal, a voltage sensor configured to measure DC input voltage to the RF waveform generator, a current sensor configured to measure output current feedback, and a processor. The processor is configured to estimate output voltage feedback based at least upon the measured DC input voltage and the measured output current feedback, and output a control signal to control the DC input voltage to the RF waveform generator, the control signal based at least upon the estimated output voltage and the output current feedback. |
| US10363083B2 |
Energy treatment system, energy control device, and energy treatment instrument
An energy output section outputs first electric energy so that a high-frequency current flows between electrodes through a treated target, and outputs second electric energy so that heat occurs in an end effector. A controller outputs the first electric energy at the same time as the second electric energy in at least a part of a period during which the heat is continuously denaturing the treated target from an output start of the second electric energy. The controller makes, based on judging that the treated target entered a predetermined state, an electric power of the first electric energy increased. |
| US10363082B2 |
Electrosurgical device
An electrosurgical assembly is disclosed, the assembly having two, three or more electrodes configured to provide advantageous tissue removal and precision for conducting electrosurgical procedures, including improved ablation and coagulation of tissue. The electrodes are configured and arranged so that energy can be applied in a highly uniform and precise fashion, depending upon the application. In addition, the electrosurgical assembly allows flexibility in use by, in some embodiments, allowing selective switching of the active and return electrodes, and also selective switching between ablation and coagulation modes. In certain embodiments the invention includes one or more electrodes having the ability to undergo changes in shape. |
| US10363073B2 |
Bone anchor assemblies and related instrumentation
Bone anchor assemblies and related instrumentation are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a modular bone anchor assembly allows for a bone anchor to be driven into bone and a head or receiver member to be attached thereto at some later point in time. The bone anchor can have a smaller footprint than the complete assembly, which can improve visualization and anatomical spatial awareness during insertion of the bone anchor and during other surgical steps performed prior to attaching the head or receiver member to the bone anchor. A variety of modular head types are disclosed, as are various instruments for driving a bone anchor, attaching a head to a bone anchor, removing a head from a bone anchor, and making a unilateral attachment to a head of a bone anchor assembly. Drive interfaces for driving a bone anchor are disclosed, as are features that allow a bone anchor to act as a fixation point for soft tissue retraction, disc space distraction, derotation, and the like. |
| US10363066B2 |
Tissue resection device
Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes outer, middle, and inner tubular members. The outer tubular member has a proximal end and a distal end. The middle tubular member has a proximal end and a distal end. The middle tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member and capable of being rotatable relative to the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the middle tubular member and capable of reciprocating and also capable of being rotatable relative to the middle tubular member. The inner tubular member is configured to reciprocate and rotate while the middle tubular member and the outer tubular member are configured to be stationary. The middle tubular member is configured to be rotatable relative to the outer tubular member while the inner tubular member is configured to be stationary. |
| US10363060B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with cooling system
An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a cooling system having a blade conduit disposed within the blade and a cooling fluid. The cooling fluid configured to absorb heat from the blade as the cooling fluid flows through the blade conduit. A surgical system having an ultrasonic surgical instrument and a cooling system is also disclosed. The cooling system can include a fluid control system that automatically pumps a cooling fluid through a blade conduit disposed within the blade of the surgical instrument based on feedback received from sensors. |
| US10363059B2 |
Hand held dermaplaning device and dermaplaning process
A method and a hand-held device for dermaplaning is disclosed that includes a blade assembly which includes a blade, a blade holder and a safety cage. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the safety cage limits the amount of penetration of the blade into the facial skin to enable the device to be safely used by non-professionals. The dermaplaning device includes a vibration generator that causes the blade to vibrate at a predetermined frequency. Various embodiments of the hand-held dermaplaning device are disclosed for vibrating the blade. |
| US10363056B2 |
Unitary endoscopic vessel harvesting devices
Unitary endoscopic vessel harvesting devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, such devices comprise an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end; an inflatable, coated or conditioned tip disposed at the distal end of the elongated body; and a cutting unit having a first cutting portion and a second cutting portion, the first cutting portion and the second cutting portion being moveable in a longitudinal direction relative to the elongated body to capture a blood vessel between the first cutting portion and the second cutting portion, and being rotatable relative to one another circumferentially about the tip to cut the captured blood vessel. |
| US10363042B2 |
Tilting anvil for annular surgical stapler
A surgical stapling instrument is disclosed, the instrument having a handle assembly, a body portion having a staple cartridge assembly, and an anvil assembly. The anvil assembly includes an anvil head, an anvil member, an anvil shaft, and a biasing member. The anvil shaft defines a longitudinal axis and the anvil member is pivotally secured to the anvil head. The biasing member is supported on the anvil assembly to urge the anvil member from a first position to a second position defining an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. |
| US10363039B2 |
Surgical fastener appliers
An end effector is provided and includes an outer tube, a coil member, a plurality of fasteners, and an engagement member. The outer tube defines a viewing window and a lockout window. The coil member is disposed within the outer tube. The plurality of fasteners are disposed in the coil member. The engagement member is disposed proximal to the plurality of fasteners and is visible through the viewing window of the outer tube. The engagement member is configured to translate proximal to the plurality of fasteners to provide a count of the plurality of fasteners remaining in the end effector. |
| US10363038B2 |
Surgical stapling apparatus with powered retraction
A surgical stapling apparatus comprises a handle assembly, an actuation shaft having a connector, and a retraction mechanism positioned within the handle assembly. The retraction mechanism includes a motor coupled to a transmission shaft, a first gear rotatably mounted on the transmission shaft, the first gear configured to engage a second gear, a clutch operatively attached to the second gear, a main shaft rotatably connected to the clutch, and a pulley coupled to the main shaft, the pulley being operatively attached to the connector. The connector and the pulley may be attached via a cable. The retraction mechanism may include a spring motor for maintaining the cable in tension. The spring motor may have a spring element wrapped around and interconnecting at least two arbors. |
| US10363035B2 |
Stapler tool with rotary drive lockout
A surgical stapler including an end effector having various embodiments of a lockout assembly is described. The lockout assembly can control the rotation of a drive member that extends through the end effector. A sled can be positioned along the drive member and caused to translate along the drive member upon rotation of the drive member. As such, the lockout assembly can prevent movement of the sled by controlling the ability of the drive member to rotate. The lockout assembly can assist with preventing inadvertent firing of the end effector, such as when there is no cartridge present or a spent cartridge (e.g., the cartridge does not have any staples). |
| US10363034B2 |
Grasping jaw mechanism
A surgical device is disclosed which includes a handle assembly, an elongated member and a disposable loading unit. The handle assembly includes a mode selection mechanism configured to alternate the surgical device between a first grasping mode of operation and a second clamping mode of operation. The handle assembly includes a rotation control member and an articulation lever. The rotation control member is configured to facilitate rotation of the elongated member with respect to the handle assembly. The articulation lever is configured to facilitate articulation of the tool assembly about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of elongated member. In one embodiment, the tool assembly includes a cartridge assembly having a plurality of staples and an anvil assembly configured to clamp and staple tissue in the second clamping mode of operation of the device. |
| US10363031B2 |
Tissue thickness compensators for surgical staplers
Tissue thickness compensators for use with circular surgical staplers. Various tissue thickness compensators are disclosed for deployment between a stapler head of a surgical circular stapler and an anvil attached thereto to accommodate variances in tissue thickness during stapling. Some tissue thickness compensator arrangements include means and configurations for deploying healing agents for enhancing the healing process. |
| US10363030B2 |
Surgical fastener
A surgical fastener is provided for various surgical fastening applications, including attaching an implantable prosthesis, such as a soft tissue repair fabric, to tissue and/or muscle. The surgical fastener may include a coil body and a separate head that is attached to the coil body. The head may include two or more radial wings extending in an outward radial direction from the head body. Each wing may include an external thread to engage with a corresponding internal thread of a delivery device. Each wing may be spaced from an adjacent wing by an opening therebetween to receive a drive member for driving the surgical fastener. The coil body may be attached to the center of the head. A proximal-most coil of the coil body may be spaced from a distal face of the head to form a gap therebetween. |
| US10363028B2 |
Method for coupling soft tissue to a bone
A method for coupling tissue with a flexible member including a tail and a self-locking construct coupled to the tail. The self-locking construct includes an adjustable first loop and an adjustable second loop coupled thereto. The method includes implanting an anchor in bone, the anchor slidably mounted to the tail. The tail is positioned relative to the tissue. An end of the tail is inserted through the first loop. The tail is passed through the first loop, the second loop is pulled into the anchor, and the self-locking construct is positioned relative to the tissue. The self-locking construct is tightened against the tissue by pulling on an end of the self-locking construct. The first loop is tightened onto the second loop. |
| US10363023B1 |
Lateral retractor system for minimizing muscle damage in spinal surgery
A lateral retractor system for forming a surgical pathway to a patient's intervertebral disc space includes a single dilator and a retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly. The single dilator may feature a narrow rectangular body for insertion at an insertion orientation parallel to the fibers of the patient's psoas muscle and at an approximate 45-degree angle to the patient's spine. The retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly consists of only two blade subassemblies, each having a blade bordered by adjustable wings, along with built-in lighting and video capabilities. The dual-tapered-blade assembly may be passed over the single dilator at the insertion orientation and rotated approximately 45-50 degrees from the insertion orientation to a final rotated orientation parallel to the intervertebral disc space before the two blade subassemblies are retracted away from one another to create the surgical pathway. Other embodiments are also disclosed. |
| US10363018B2 |
Medical processing apparatus and medical processing method
According to one embodiment, a medical processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry adds incidental information including information regarding a kind concerning each of a plurality of regions in a heart to an analysis result of each of the regions. The analysis result is obtained by analyzing medical data. The processing circuitry determines a display position of the analysis result of each of the regions based on the incidental information. |
| US10363013B2 |
Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and medical image diagnosis apparatus
According to one embodiment, an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes an ultrasound probe that transmits/receives ultrasound waves to/from a subject, a reference position member arranged on the ultrasound probe, and a sensor located in a position having a predetermined positional relationship relative to a puncture needle. The ultrasound diagnosis apparatus further includes a position information acquisition unit, a needle length information acquisition unit, and a display. The position information acquisition unit acquires position information of the reference position member and the sensor. The needle length information acquisition unit acquires needle length information indicating the length of the puncture needle based on the position information of the reference position member and the sensor when the tip of the puncture needle is in contact with the reference position member, and the relative position. The display displays information to guide a puncture by the puncture needle based on the needle length information. |
| US10363011B2 |
Automatic dose control for imaging medical devices
The embodiments relate to a method, an analyzer, a radiation dose disturbance system, and a computer program for automatically calculating a target radiation dose of ionizing radiation. In this case, both patient-specific parameters and equipment-specific parameters are taken into account. On a cloud-based data store, reference images are read out that concern the same anatomical target region in which the imminent examination is also intended to be carried out. The anatomical target region is advantageously determined in a manner dependent on the clinical issue. The reference images are evaluated with regard to radiation dose and image quality in order to generate a target radiation dose with a corresponding control command. |
| US10363006B2 |
Mobile imaging system and method
A mobile fluoroscopic imaging system having a portable radiation source capable of emitting radiation in both single and, alternatively, pulse emissions and adapted to move in all degrees of freedom; a portable detector operable to detect radiation from the radiation source, wherein the detector is adapted to move independently of the radiation source in all degrees of freedom; the radiation source and detector each comprises an alignment sensor in communication with a computer; the computer is in communication with the radiation source and the detector; the position, distance and orientation of the radiation source and the detector are established by the computer; and the computer sends an activation signal to the radiation source to indicate when radiation may be emitted. Preferably, the radiation source is prevented from emission of radiation until the detector and the radiation source have achieved predetermined alignment conditions. |
| US10363004B2 |
Method of making a customized intraoral positioning device for user radiation therapy treatment
A method is disclosed of making a customized intraoral positioning device to be positioned within a patient's mouth for radiation therapy planning and treatment of a head and/or neck of the patient. |
| US10362999B1 |
Gated physiologial monitoring system and method
Gated physiological monitoring systems and methods are described that utilize a photoplethysmogram (PPG) monitoring device and another (different) physiological monitoring device, where the PPG monitoring device is operated based on timing information obtained from the other physiological monitoring device. In some implementations, control circuitry can be configured to operate the PPG monitoring device based on timing information from a physiological waveform detected by the physiological monitoring device. For example, the control circuitry can operate the PPG monitoring device to capture one or more selected portions of a measured PPG waveform that can then be used to estimate the full PPG waveform or portions of interest. |
| US10362998B2 |
Sensor-based detection of changes in health and ventilation threshold
Monitoring health status of a user may be performed by an apparatus that includes a sensor adapted to generate sensor data, a memory adapted to store a plurality of baseline biological markers for a user, wherein the plurality of baseline biological markers include respiratory rhythm, and a processor coupled to the memory and the sensor. The processor is adapted to, in response to detecting that the user is performing physical activity, determine a biological marker from the sensor data. The processor is adapted to compare the biological marker with the baseline biological marker. The processor is further adapted to, in response to detecting a change in the biological marker, provide a notification indicating a change in health status. |
| US10362988B2 |
Float loop textile electrodes and methods of knitting thereof
A method for knitting a garment having a tubular form, including knitting at least one conductive textile electrode on a machine having N participating feeders and M needles. The method includes the steps of continuously knitting the tubular form with one or more flexible non-conductive yarns, and knitting the electrode integrally within the tubular form, using a conductive yarn, in addition to the non-conductive yarns. The conductive yarn is knitted in a float-loop form by knitting a stitch and skipping over y needles, as follows: repeatably knitting a line segment Lk, using feeder Fi and starting at needle D1; and knitting line segment Lk+1, using the next feeder and start stitching the first float-loop at needle D1+s where 0 |
| US10362978B2 |
Computational model for mood
According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include having a user input one or more speech commands into an input device of a user device. The user device may communicate with one or more components or devices at a local office or headend. The local office or the user device may transcribe the speech commands into language transcriptions. The local office or the user device may determine a mood for the user based on whether any of the speech commands may have been repeated. The local office or the user device may determine, based on the mood of the user, which content asset or content service to make available to the user device. |
| US10362975B2 |
System and method for factory calibration or reduced calibration of an indwelling sensor based on sensitivity profile and baseline model of sensors
Systems and methods are disclosed which provide for a “factory-calibrated” sensor. In doing so, the systems and methods include predictive prospective modeling of sensor behavior, and also include predictive modeling of physiology. With these two correction factors, a consistent determination of sensitivity can be achieved, thus achieving factory calibration. |
| US10362973B2 |
Systems and methods for monitoring and managing life of a battery in an analyte sensor system worn by a user
Systems and methods for analyte monitoring, particularly systems and methods for monitoring and managing life of a battery in an analyte sensor system worn by a user, are provided. |
| US10362970B2 |
Phase-to-amplitude/slope mapping
A method includes obtaining a signal that includes a plurality of cycles and generating a map that maps motion phases to the signal based on both an amplitude and a slope of the signal. A system includes a processor that identifies a set of motion signal timestamps, for a plurality of motion cycles in a motion signal indicative of cyclic motion of a moving object, based on a predetermined motion phase of interest and a phase-to-amplitude/slope mapping, wherein the set of motion signal timestamps correspond to a common signal amplitude. A method include identifying a peak of a plurality of peaks in a motion cycle of a noisy cyclic signal having irregular periodicity, wherein the peak corresponds to a point lying between two points with amplitudes below a predetermined threshold, comparing points before and after the peak with the peak, and identifying the peak as a local maximum when the peak is greater than the points. |
| US10362968B2 |
Bioimpedance circumference measurement
Apparatus is disclosed for measuring the circumference of a limb of an individual, e.g., the individual's arm and/or calf. The apparatus uses one or more magnetic strips which surround the limb and contain magnetic coding of length information. Tension is applied to the magnetic strip by a tensioning assembly, which can be a pressure cuff or a stepping motor, and a magnetic read head reads the magnetic coding of length information from the strip. When used in a bioimpedance analysis procedure, the length information can be used to convert measured voltage differences into normalized bioimpedance values, e.g., resistivity values. |
| US10362965B2 |
System and method to map structures of nasal cavity
An apparatus includes a handle assembly, a guide tube, and a wire. The handle assembly includes a body and an actuator. The guide tube extends distally from the handle assembly and includes a distal end. The wire is slidably disposed in the guide tube. The wire has a distal end including a sensor. The sensor is configured to cooperate with a navigation system to generate a map of anatomical structures within a patient. The wire is coupled with the actuator. The actuator is movable relative to the body to move the wire relative to the guide tube. |
| US10362959B2 |
System and method for assessing the proximity of an electrode to tissue in a body
A method and system for assessing proximity between an electrode and tissue is provided. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU is configured to acquire values for first and second components of a complex impedance between the electrode and the tissue, and to calculate an electrical coupling index (ECI) responsive to the first and second values. The ECU is further configured to process the ECI to determine the proximity of the electrode to the tissue. The ECU may be configured to calculate an electrical coupling index rate (ECIR) based on the calculated ECI and information relating to the change in location of the electrode, and to assess proximity based on the ECIR. Alternatively, the ECU may be configured to assess the proximity using the calculated ECI, as opposed to the ECIR. |
| US10362954B2 |
High density electrode mapping catheter
Various embodiments of the present disclosure can include a flexible catheter tip. The flexible catheter tip can comprise an inboard understructure that defines a tip longitudinal axis, wherein the inboard understructure is formed from a first continuous element that includes a first rectangular cross-section. In some embodiments, an outboard understructure can extend along the tip longitudinal axis, wherein the outboard understructure is formed from a second continuous element that includes a second rectangular cross-section. |
| US10362953B2 |
Electrode array catheter with interconnected framework
This disclosure includes a catheter with an electrode array formed by an interconnected framework. The framework may have a plurality of elements interconnected by a plurality of junctions at locations intermediate the proximal and distal ends of the electrode array assembly. The electrodes may be printed on a polymeric layer of the interconnected framework. |
| US10362951B2 |
Non-invasive method and system for characterizing cardiovascular systems
The present disclosure uses physiological data, ECG signals as an example, to evaluate cardiac structure and function in mammals. Two approaches are presented, e.g., a model-based analysis and a space-time analysis. The first method uses a modified Matching Pursuit (MMP) algorithm to find a noiseless model of the ECG data that is sparse and does not assume periodicity of the signal. After the model is derived, various metrics and subspaces are extracted to image and characterize cardiovascular tissues using complex-sub-harmonic-frequencies (CSF) quasi-periodic and other mathematical methods. In the second method, space-time domain is divided into a number of regions, the density of the ECG signal is computed in each region and inputted into a learning algorithm to image and characterize the tissues. |
| US10362949B2 |
Automatic extraction of disease-specific features from doppler images
An automatic extraction of disease-specific features from Doppler images to help diagnose valvular diseases is provided. The method includes the steps of obtaining a raw Doppler image from a series of images of an echocardiogram, isolating a region of interest from the raw Doppler image, the region of interest including a Doppler image and an ECG signal, and depicting at least one heart cycle, determining a velocity envelope of the Doppler image in the region of interest, extracting the ECG signal to synchronize the ECG signal with the Doppler age over the at least one heart cycle, within the region of interest, calculating a value of a clinical feature based on the extracted ECG signal synchronized with the velocity envelope, and comparing the value of the clinical feature with clinical guidelines associated with the clinical feature to determine a diagnosis of a disease. |
| US10362947B2 |
Pressure sensing devices
A pressure sensing catheter having a pressure sensor and an antenna that is coupled to the pressure sensor, e.g., by a connector, are provided. The pressure sensor can be adapted to measure a pressure surrounding the catheter, and the antenna can be adapted to telemetrically communicate the measured pressure to an external device. In an exemplary embodiment, the antenna, pressure sensor, and/or connector are hermetically sealed, e.g., by the catheter and/or a coating, to prevent the antenna, pressure sensor, and connector from coming into contact with fluid, thereby allowing the catheter to be permanently implanted or otherwise used for long term use. Exemplary methods for manufacturing and using pressure sensing catheters are also provided. |
| US10362946B2 |
Measurement of cardiac cycle length and pressure metrics from pulmonary arterial pressure
A method and apparatus for monitoring a cardiovascular pressure signal in a medical device that includes determining whether the sensed pressure signal is greater than a first pressure threshold, determining a first metric of the pressure signal in response to the sensed pressure signal being greater than the first pressure threshold, determining whether the sensed pressure signal is greater than a second pressure threshold not equal to the first pressure threshold, determining a second metric of the pressure signal in response to the sensed pressure signal being greater than the first pressure threshold, and determining at least one of a systolic pressure or a diastolic pressure, wherein the at least one of a systolic pressure or a diastolic pressure is determined based on the first metric in response to the pressure signal not being greater than the second threshold, and based on the second metric in response to the pressure signal being greater than the second threshold. |
| US10362944B2 |
Optical detection and analysis of internal body tissues
In one embodiment, an electronic device may include a light source configured to emit light that penetrates into a portion of a user's body, a plurality of light sensors configured to detect a pattern of diffusion of the emitted light, and a controller configured to detect a gesture made by the user based on the detected pattern of diffusion of the emitted light. The controller may be configured to control the light source and the plurality of light sensors to detect the gesture made by the user. |
| US10362943B2 |
Dynamic overlay of anatomy from angiography to fluoroscopy
An overlay of anatomy is created for a fluoroscopy image. Anatomy detected in angiographic images is used to locate anatomy in the fluoroscopy image. For each cardiac phase, the anatomy is detected multiple times from different cardiac cycles using angiographic images. The fluoroscopic overlay for each cardiac phase is formed from a combination of angiographic candidates fit from the different cardiac cycles to the fluoroscopic image. To further enhance the combination, prediction of the anatomy position from one phase to the next phase is used. |
| US10362940B2 |
Personal emergency response (PER) system
A system includes one or more sensors to detect activities of a mobile object; and a processor coupled to the sensor and the wireless transceiver to classify sequences of motions into groups of similar postures each represented by a model and to apply the models to identify an activity of the object. |
| US10362936B2 |
Methods of performing surgery using optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Methods are provided including obtaining at least one image of a surgical region of a subject oriented for the surgical procedure using an OCT imaging system. An initial structural view of the surgical region to be used during the surgical procedure is constructed based on the obtained at least one OCT image. Parameters are computed as an end point for assessing an outcome of the surgical procedure using data derived from the OCT image. The surgical procedure is periodically assessed and clinical outcomes are monitored using changes to the OCT-derived initial structural view of the surgical region or changes to the computed at least one clinical parameter. It is determined if the surgical plan needs modification and it is modified during the surgical procedure. Operations repeat until it is determined that no more modifications are needed. |
| US10362935B2 |
User interface for efficiently displaying relevant OCT imaging data
An OCT imaging system user interface is disclosed for efficiently providing relevant image displays to the user. These displays are used during image acquisition to align patients and verify acquisition image quality. During image analysis, these displays indicate positional relationships between displayed data images, automatically display suspicious analysis, automatically display diagnostic data, simultaneously display similar data from multiple visits, improve access to archived data, and provide other improvements for efficient data presentation of relevant information. |
| US10362934B2 |
System and method for the rapid measurement of the visual contrast sensitivity function
A computer, a high resolution monitor and a patient interface is utilized to implement a visual contrast sensitivity function measurement test. More specifically, a computerized video system is configured to implement a tilted-grating forced choice contrast sensitivity function test. The invention utilizes known measurement methods for the visual contrast sensitivity function and automates their use by computerizing the system and couples it with a patient-interactive user interface in order to produce an accurate quantitative result. |
| US10362933B2 |
Ophthalmologic apparatus, tomographic image generation method, and program that determine an imaging region for capturing a plurality of tomographic images for generating an averaged tomographic image
An ophthalmologic apparatus includes an error obtaining unit configured to obtain a value corresponding to a difference between a first imaging position which tracks a predetermined position of an eye portion under control of a tracking unit and the predetermined position, a determination unit configured to determine a position which is shifted from the first imaging position which tracks the predetermined position as a second imaging position in accordance with the value corresponding to the difference. The ophthalmologic apparatus averages tomographic images of the first and second imaging positions. |
| US10362932B2 |
Medical device illuminator and charging system
A portable medical illuminator is configured for attachment to a medical device wherein the illuminator includes an illuminator housing and a light source disposed in relation to the housing. A portable rechargeable power supply is connected to the light source, and an inductive charging coil is disposed within the illuminator housing to enable contactless charging of the contained portable power supply. |
| US10362931B2 |
Optical device
An optical device is provided. The optical device includes an excitation light source that emits excitation light. A first optical fiber guides the excitation light emitted from the excitation light source. A fluorescent plate includes a fluorescent light emitter that receives the excitation light guided by the first optical fiber and emits fluorescent light. The fluorescent plate further includes a dichroic mirror on a side of the fluorescent light emitter that receives the excitation light. The dichroic mirror transmits the excitation light and reflects the fluorescent light. |
| US10362930B2 |
Endoscope apparatus
An endoscope apparatus includes: a light source unit that emits white illumination light or narrow band illumination light; an image sensor having pixels; a filter unit arranged corresponding to the pixels and including filters having a filter for passing blue light, and a filter for passing the blue light and one of green light and red light, the number of the filters for passing the green light being not less than half of the number of all the filters of the filter unit, and the number of the filters for passing the blue light being not less than the number of the filters for passing the green light; a selecting unit that selects, from the pixels, a luminance component pixel depending on types of illumination light; and a demosaicing processing unit that generates a color image signal having color components based on the luminance component pixel. |
| US10362928B2 |
Image processing apparatus and image processing method
There is provided an image processing apparatus, method, and program for an endoscope image having a high degree of freedom of color assignment according to the shape feature of a structure. A structure region image is generated by extracting one or more structure regions from an image signal obtained by imaging an observation target in the living body. A shape feature amount of the structure region is calculated based on the structure region image, and a color corresponding to the feature amount is assigned to the structure region. A reduced original image is generated by performing processing for reducing at least one of the color or the contrast on an original image in which the observation target is drawn in color. A composite image is generated by superimposing the reduced original image and the structure region image subjected to the color assignment. |
| US10362925B2 |
Dosing device for dispensing a washing agent in a washing machine, in particular a dish washing machine
A dosing device includes an electrically controlled valve device driven at each operating cycle of the machine with a first short pulse for the actuation of another function and then with a subsequent second long pulse to put the dosing chamber in communication with the main chamber and then causing the dispensing of a dose of washing agent from the dosing chamber to the washing chamber. The valve device controls the communication between the intermediate chamber and the dosing chamber whereby the first impulse is able to put the intermediate chamber in communication with the dosing chamber for a short time, causing a partial discharge of the air bubble from the intermediate chamber to the dosing chamber and a corresponding increase in the amount of washing agent contained in the intermediate chamber, and the second impulse is adapted to put the intermediate chamber in communication with the dosing chamber for a longer time, adapted to allow the storage of a dose of washing agent in the dosing chamber and, after exhausting the second impulse, the dispensing of the dose of washing agent stored in the dosing chamber. |
| US10362924B2 |
Jet unit, jet nozzle and manufacturing method thereof, and dish washing machine having the same
A dish washing machine including a cabinet configured to form an exterior, a washing tub provided in the cabinet to wash dishes, and a jet nozzle configured to jet washing water to the washing tub, wherein the jet nozzle includes a plurality of nozzle inner walls provided therein to form a passage through which the washing water passes and having a plurality of passage inner walls provided to have arc shapes in section vertical to a flow direction of the washing water. Due to such configuration, a jetting force may be enhanced and washing efficiency may be also improved. |
| US10362923B2 |
Valve for a spray arm of a dishwasher appliance
A dishwasher appliance includes a cabinet defining a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. The dishwasher appliance also includes a spray arm disposed within the wash chamber and rotatable about an axis. In addition, the spray arm defines an interior and aperture providing selective fluid communication between the interior and the wash chamber. The dishwasher appliance also includes a valve positioned within the interior of the spray arm, and the valve is stationary relative to the spray arm. The spray arm is rotatable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve allows fluid communication between the interior and the wash chamber through the aperture. In contrast, when the spray arm is in the second position, the valve obstructs fluid communication between the interior and the wash chamber through the aperture. |
| US10362921B2 |
Cleaner
The present disclosure relates to a cleaner including a cleaner main body having a controller, a wheel cover mounted on the cleaner main body, a driving module coupled to the wheel cover to be movable up and down, a driving wheel coupled to the driving module and configured to be rotatable by receiving driving force from the driving module, a guide bar coupled to the wheel cover and provided in an up and down direction, the guide bar being inserted through the driving module to guide the upward and downward movement of the driving module, and an elastic member surrounding the guide bar and connected to the wheel cover and the driving module, respectively, to absorb impacts while the driving module is moved up and down. |
| US10362919B2 |
Cleaning robot and method for controlling the same
A cleaning robot includes a non-circular main body, a moving assembly mounted on a bottom surface of the main body to perform forward movement, backward movement and rotation of the main body, a cleaning tool assembly mounted on the bottom surface of the main body to clean a floor, a detector to detect an obstacle around the main body, and a controller to determine whether an obstacle is present in a forward direction of the main body based on a detection signal of the detector, control the rotation of the main body to determine whether the main body rotates by a predetermined angle or more upon determining that the obstacle is present in the forward direction, and determine that the main body is in a stuck state to control the backward movement of the main body if the main body rotates by the predetermined angle or less. |
| US10362913B2 |
Cleaning apparatus data management system and method
A mobile cleaning system, method, and machine is provided, wherein a chassis, a communications module configured to communicate with a device remote from the chassis, a sensor operable to sense one or more characteristics of the mobile cleaning machine, and a controller including a processor and memory are provided. The processor is programmed to perform instructions stored in the memory, and the instructions include receiving the one or more characteristics of the mobile cleaning machine, receiving a non-mobile cleaning machine data set from the remote device, and transmitting at least one of the one or more characteristics of the mobile cleaning machine and the non-mobile machine data to a central location. |
| US10362912B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
Provided is a vacuum cleaner separating and collecting dust, or the like, using a multi-cyclone and mesh filter. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaning unit sweeping dust and foreign objects clinging on the mesh filter down along an outer circumferential surface of the mesh filter and a rotary unit coupled to the mesh filter and relatively rotating the mesh filter with respect to the cleaning unit. Since the cleaning unit automatically/manually cleans a surface of the filter during an operation of the cleaner, the surface of the filter may be maintained to be clean and a load applied to a fan unit due to a foreign object or dust may be reduced. |
| US10362906B2 |
Bathtub insert and methods of making and using same
A bathtub insert is described herein that includes a bathtub shell that with a back support, and opposite first and second walls connected to the back support. A front support is connected to the bathtub shell. The front support includes a belt portion that has first and second ends mounted to the shell, and a downwardly extending support portion that includes a comfort opening and a cover configured to cover at least a part of the comfort opening. A strap for a bathtub insert is also disclosed, along with methods for using the bathtub insert and strap to support a baby for a bath. |
| US10362904B2 |
Food processor system
A base for a food processing system is provided including a housing configured to couple with a complementary container. The housing includes a bottom surface. At least one suction device is mounted to the bottom surface and is configured to adhere the base to an adjacent surface. At least one release mechanism is mounted to mounted generally flush with an outer surface of the housing. The at least one release mechanism is operably coupled to at least one suction device and is movable between a first position and a second position to release the at least one suction device from the adjacent surface. |
| US10362903B2 |
Portable blender with a power activation member interposed between a container sidewall and a detachable handle
A portable blender includes a handle having at least one first attachment structure, an activation button, and a power activation member positioned for mechanical engagement with the activation button and a power switch. The blender also includes a container body with at least one second attachment structure. The first attachment structure and second attachment structure are configured to engage each other to attach the handle to the container body and to disengage each other to detach the handle from the container body. The blender further includes a container base configured for detachable engagement with the container body. In one configuration, the blender set includes a motor subunit configured for detachable engagement with the container base, and a power subunit configured for detachable engagement with the motor subunit. In another configuration, the blender includes a motor subunit configured for detachable engagement with the container base, and a power subunit included in the handle. |
| US10362901B2 |
Air-based fryer pan
An apparatus, pan and method for the preparation of food with hot air including a pan bottom providing a pan surface area for receiving food to be prepared, and side-walls at least partly surrounding the pan surface area, and a mounting connector for temporarily mounting the pan inside a food preparation chamber of an apparatus for preparing food. The pan bottom is provided with a plurality of through-holes as a hot air passage. The through-holes cover approximately 3 to 50% of the flat pan surface area and the heat capacity per area of a bottom surface of the pan bottom is between 10 and 75 JK−1 dm−2. |
| US10362900B2 |
Toaster
A toaster includes a housing, with a first cavity for toasting bread and a second cavity outside of and separate from the first cavity. The housing also includes at least one slot for receiving bread into the first cavity, and the first cavity is provided with heating elements to toast the bread. The toaster also includes control circuitry for the heating elements with a thermal fuse. There is a first saturation temperature range for toasting bread and a second saturation temperature range which corresponds to a runaway condition. The thermal fuse is positioned in the second cavity and has an actuation temperature between the first saturation temperature range and a the second saturation temperature range, as measured in the second cavity. |
| US10362897B2 |
Control circuit for self-turn-off of an automatic machine
A control circuit, connectable to a domestic power line (L1, L2), includes a logic controller (1), a power supply (2) for the logic controller (1), at least one control switch (3) for an electrical load (4, 5) connected to the logic controller (1), and an electrically actuated deviator (6) connected to the logic controller (1). The deviator (6) is switchable between a machine activation status, where a main power line (7) of the power supply (2) is connected to the domestic power line (L1, L2), and a machine deactivation status, where a secondary power line (8) of the power supply (2) is connected to the domestic power line (L1, L2), having a normally open switch (9) connected to the logic controller (1), and energy storage that maintains power supply to the logic controller (1) for an operating time of the deviator (6) switching. |
| US10362895B2 |
Device to produce milk-based drinks with a connection system and a coffee maker containing such a device
Provided is a milk-based drink production device designed to work with a steam output nozzle tip of a coffee maker, where the device contains a steam input conduit. The device contains a connection system to the steam output nozzle tip which includes at least one mobile jaw that shifts between a connected position, in which a watertight connection is formed between the steam output nozzle tip and the steam input conduit and in which the device cannot be separated from the steam output nozzle tip, and a disconnected position in which the device may be separated from the steam output nozzle tip. |
| US10362894B2 |
Globally networked on-demand coffee blending and brewing system
The techniques described herein provide a globally networked on-demand coffee blending and brewing system. In particular, the system herein can hold coffee beans of distinctly different origins and taste profiles in sealed environmentally controlled “smart hoppers”, and can dynamically grind and blend any combination of available beans based on “flavor profiling” to create a user's desired cup of coffee. Additionally, the network connectivity of the system herein provides advanced collaboration within the coffee community, such as for sharing coffee blends, providing feedback to all levels of the supply chain, and indicating fair trade authenticity. |
| US10362880B2 |
Assemblable mattress support whose components fit inside the headboard
An assemblable mattress support can be shipped with all of its components compactly packed into the headboard. The mattress support includes a foldable longitudinal bar, a lateral bar, side panels, wooden slats, block legs and a footboard, all of which fit inside a compartment in the headboard. In an assembled state of the mattress support, a first connector at one end of the longitudinal bar attaches to a third connector on the outside of the headboard. A second connector at the other end of the longitudinal bar attaches to a fourth connector on the footboard. The middle of the lateral bar connects to the middle of the longitudinal bar. The block legs are attached to the bottom sides of the headboard and footboard. The slats are attached to one another by fabric ribbons and are placed in parallel over the longitudinal bar and support ledges on the side panels. |
| US10362873B1 |
Child safety anti-tipover protection device
A child safety anti-tipover protection device, including (i) a first bracket extending between first and second ends and having first and second sides, (ii) a second bracket hingedly connected to the first surface of the first bracket at an intermediate position between the first and second ends, and having first and second sides, (iii) a first strip of fastener material disposed on the second surface of the first bracket, the first strip of fastener material extending between the first and second ends and crossing the intermediate position; and (iv) a second strip of fastener material disposed on the first surface of the second bracket. |
| US10362871B2 |
Device and method for fixing a push element
A device for fixing a push element, in particular a drawer box to a rail of a pull-out guide, the device comprising a clamping mechanism with a receptacle for a holding part and a device for depth adjustment for the drawer box, wherein the device for depth adjustment comprises a stop that can be adjusted either on or in the receptacle. As a result, a precise orientation of the drawer box to a pull-out guide can be achieved using simple means. |
| US10362866B2 |
Methods for controlled dispensing
Devices and methods for controlled dispensation are described herein where such an assembly may generally comprise an index plate having one or more protrusions extending from a surface of the plate, a first actuator configured to translate the plate in a first direction, and a second actuator configured to translate the plate in a second direction different from the first direction. The one or more protrusions may define one or more rows which are arranged upon the plate in a collinear arrangement and may further define one or more columns which are arranged upon the plate at an angle relative to a proximal or distal edge of the plate such that each protrusion is off-set relative to an adjacent protrusion along the column. |
| US10362865B2 |
Securable and collapsible work station
A work station includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface and work back. The work station is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the work station is preferably collapsible and securable. In one configuration, the work station has a work bench portion which can be raised or lowered relative to a base portion, wherein in the lowered position, the base portion is positioned in an interior space of the work bench portion. |
| US10362864B2 |
Convertible LED table tray
A convertible LED table tray comprising a central compartment, wherein the central compartment further comprises a upper deck; a drawer movable relatively in and out the central compartment; a first side compartment connected to the central compartment; a second side compartment opposed to the first side compartment connected to the central compartment; at least one light-emitting diode light on the upper deck; a charger plates; and a means for holding the charger plates on the upper deck of the central compartment. |
| US10362863B2 |
Stowable sensory learning assembly
A stowable sensory learning assembly configured to provide a multi-sensory stimulation work space for people with sensory disorders and various learning disabilities that can be efficiently stowed when not in use and efficiently and rapidly deployed when needed. The stowable sensory learning assembly includes a horizontal base connected to a vertical housing and a canopy housing, display housing, and desk housing. The display housing and desk housing are movable relative to the canopy housing between a stowed position where the desk housing and display housing are substantially parallel to the canopy housing, and a deployed position where the display housing and the desk housing are angled relative to one another to define a work space. |
| US10362858B2 |
Method of manufacturing a brush and brush
A method of manufacturing a toothbrush includes steps of providing a carrier having at least a first through hole extending from a front side to a backside of the carrier and at least a first wall element integral with the carrier and extending from the back side in a vicinity of the through hole; introducing a first cleaning element into the first through hole such that an end portion of the first cleaning element is exposed on the backside of the carrier; treating the end portion of the first cleaning element such that it deforms and becomes wider than the first through hole; and deforming the first wall element until it at least partially extends over the deformed end portion of the first cleaning element such that the first cleaning element is effectively retained in its axial position. A brush having structural features resulting from the manufacturing method. |
| US10362856B2 |
Carrying case for police or military equipment
A holster system including an elongated backer plate having a plurality of slots, a hinge that pivotally connects a first end of the backer plate to a first end of the cover plate, a resilient lock that releasably connects a second end of the backer plate to the second of the cover plate, an adjustable spacer located between the backer plate and cover plate, the cover plate, the hinge and resilient lock is adapted to accept a range of different sizes of belts worn by a human user and wherein the adjustable spacer may be inserted into any of the plurality of slots to accommodate the different sizes of belts and a police or military holster rotatably attached to the backing plate. |
| US10362855B2 |
Armband for mobile device
A system for mounting a mobile device to a wearer's arm, including a mobile device housing and an armband. The armband includes an elongate bistable spring movable between two positions to hold the armband to the wearer's arm. A clip may be joined to the armband, with the clip including slidable arms that extend across a diagonal of the mobile device. |
| US10362852B2 |
Ergonomic manicuring support
An apparatus to support forearm, guide wrist, cradle and elevate hand to the proper height, position fingers and prevent movement of patron for a nail technician to maintain proper posture while performing a nail service. The apparatus comprises an angled ramp and a platform, supported by legs connected to the underside of surfaces. The angled ramp comprises a bottom edge that is wider than top edge, connected by two equal length sides with a wrist support on each side near top edge. The platform comprises a bottom edge that meets the top edge of the angled ramp. Top edge is more narrow than bottom edge and scalloped in the center with two hand supports located on each side, connected by two equal length sides. The invention is made of polymer but not limited to being produced in other materials such as rubber, aluminum, other metals or forms of plastic. |
| US10362851B2 |
Squeezable nail treatment container
An apparatus is provided for providing nail or skin treatment. The apparatus includes a container, formed of a compressible material; an insert, disposed within the container formed of a compressible material, and configured to receive and surround at least one body part of the user; and an opening at a first end of the container which provides access to an interior surface of the insert, wherein the insert is configured to hold at least one substance configured to treat at least one of a nail and skin of the user. |
| US10362846B2 |
Protective case with over-center flap closure and stylus holder
There is provided a case (1) for a device (22) comprising a sleeve portion (4) having a sleeve opening (17), a closure portion (6), and a hinge (8) connecting the closure portion (6) to the sleeve portion (4) adjacent the sleeve opening (17). A stylus cavity is formed within the sleeve portion. The opening of the stylus cavity is adjacent the sleeve opening. The hinge (8) is adapted to allow the closure portion (6) to move from a first position away from the sleeve opening and stylus cavity opening to allow the device (22) to be inserted into the sleeve portion (4) and the stylus to be inserted into the stylus cavity and a second position where the closure portion (6) is positionable over an end of the device (22) and over the stylus cavity opening. |
| US10362841B2 |
Ornament
An ornament has extremely high ornamental presentability, and can easily swing and move about freely in any direction in a manner that can be sustained for a long time, as a result of which visual perceptibility is increased to observers through repetitive variation in the direction of refraction and reflection at the jewelry member. The ornament has an ornament body provided with a receiving portion; a pivot shaft provided in erect fashion on, and in such manner that a bottom end portion thereof makes contact with, said receiving portion; a rigid suspending arm portion that protrudes from a top end portion of said pivot shaft; and a jewelry member supported in pendent fashion by a lower portion of said suspending arm portion; the ornament being characterized in that said pivot shaft is capable of pivoting freely about the bottom end portion thereof as pivot point on said receiving portion. |
| US10362837B1 |
Closure apparatus
A closure includes a male closure member including a first loop, an arm, a bar, and a first loop extension extending orthogonally from the first loop, and a female closure member including a base portion having a top edge, a bottom edge, a blind hole into which the bar of the male closure member is insertable, a resilient protrusion disposed in and extending from the base portion at a position proximal to the bottom edge and configured to removably secure the first loop extension upon insertion and rotation of the bar in the blind hole, and a recess configured to receive the arm of the male closure member. |
| US10362836B2 |
Reel based closure system
Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace. |
| US10362829B2 |
Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same
A protective helmet can include an outer shell and a multi-layer liner disposed within the outer shell and sized for receiving a wearer's head. The multi-layer liner can include and inner-layer, a middle-layer, and an outer-layer. The inner-layer can include an inner surface oriented towards an inner area of a helmet for receiving a wearer's head. The inner-layer can comprise a mid-energy management material with a density in a range of 40-70 g/L. The middle-layer can be disposed adjacent an outer surface of the inner-layer, wherein the middle-layer comprises a low-energy management material with a density in a range of 10-20 g/L. The outer-layer can be disposed adjacent an outer surface of the middle-layer, the outer-layer comprising an outer surface oriented towards the outer shell, wherein the outer-layer comprises a high-energy management material with a density in a range of 20-50 grams g/L. |
| US10362827B2 |
Headgear accessory attachment apparatus
A headgear accessory attachment apparatus includes a band having an adjustable size for fitting about a circumference of various outdoor sports helmets such as bicycle, skateboarding, snow sport, mountaineering, equestrian helmets, military helmets, and hard hats used in material moving, dock loading, and airport baggage handling. The accessory attachment apparatus provides the wearer an easy means to attach headgear accessories such as headlamps, helmet cameras, rear lights, goggles, visors, brims, and decorative embellishments to the helmet. The accessories may be permanently or temporarily secured to the accessory apparatus. In one headgear accessory attachment apparatus, the band includes a stop surface that opposes a bottom surface of the headgear when the apparatus is affixed to the headgear such that the apparatus is prevented from becoming dislodged during use. |
| US10362818B2 |
Utility glove
A utility glove comprising a three dimensional molded portion formed of an elastomeric material molded onto a fabric material, wherein the molded portion has a thickness of from about 0.8 to about 10.8 mm with the elastomeric material including two or more areas of differing thicknesses within the range of from about 0.4 to about 10.0 mm. The molded portion of the utility glove has a concave palm, with the middle of the palm being set in from the edges to form a concave configuration.The utility glove is manufactured by placing a glove blank comprising a fabric material over a first mold part in the form of at least a portion of a hand and bringing at least one second mold part into molding engagement with the first mold part to create a cavity with the glove blank on the first mold part. The elastomeric material is then injected into the cavity to form a molded portion, wherein the elastomeric material is injected on the side of the fabric material opposite the first mold part. |
| US10362817B2 |
Multi-use garment
Disclosed is a multi-use garment including each of a torsal portion, a pair of sleeve portions attached to the torsal portion and a pair of leg portions attached to the torsal portion. The torsal portion may be configured to be worn over a torso. Further, each sleeve portion may be configured to accommodate at least a part of an arm. Furthermore, each leg portion may be configured to accommodate at least a part of a leg. Additionally, the multi-use garment may include a pair of fasteners attached to one or more of the torsal portion and the pair of leg portions. Further, each fastener may be configured to create a closed end. |
| US10362815B2 |
Anti-grip kimono
Provided herein is a kimono jacket that has three or more anti-grip reinforcement panels, wherein the anti-grip reinforcement panels are capable of popping and/or releasing a grip of an opponent when the reinforced kimono is gripped. Also provided herein is a kit including a kimono that has anti-grip reinforcement panels and kimono pants. |
| US10362814B2 |
Pants configured for enhancing worker mobility
The present invention provides pants, such as pants that are worn as work uniform pants, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the pants comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the pant at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. Additionally, the manner in which the various portions of the pant are connected together may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. |
| US10362808B2 |
E-cigarette personal vaporizer
A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable. |
| US10362800B2 |
Powderous vitamin E formulations
The present invention relates to improved vitamin E formulations, as well as to the production of such formulations. |
| US10362798B2 |
Roasting system with clean emissions and high thermal efficiency
A bean roasting system includes a roasting chamber, a blower, a variable diverter and a controller. The roasting chamber, the blower and the variable diverter each is disposed at least partially within a recirculating gas flow path. The blower is configured to provide a flow stream of gas through the recirculating gas flow path. The variable diverter is configured to split the gas flow path into at least two flow paths including a treated flow path and a bypass flow path. The treated flow path includes a series arrangement of a gas heater and a catalytic converter. The variable diverter is configured to control a percentage of a flow stream of gas that is diverted into the bypass flow path. The controller is configured to activate different predetermined operating modes for the bean roasting system by controlling a state of the variable diverter and a state of the heater. |
| US10362796B2 |
Method for reducing the content of pathogenic organisms present in food materials
The present invention relates to a method for reducing the concentration of pathogenic organisms such as Listeria spp. in fermented food products. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a food material, (ii) mixing said food material with a starter culture, (iii) mixing the food material with at least one adjunct culture in form of a bacteriocin-producing Pediococcus species, (iv) subjecting the mixture provided in step (iii) to a fermentation process, said fermentation process being con-ducted at conditions that are sub-optimal for growth of the bacteriocin-producing Pediococcus species in order to provide a limited acidification and allow for a high production of bacteriocin, and obtain a fermented food product. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of bacteriocin-producing Pediococcus species as an adjunct culture for securing microbial safety of fermented food products. |
| US10362790B2 |
Transfer apparatus for dough pieces
A transfer apparatus for transferring a dough piece from a first processing station to the next, especially from a dough portioning device to a dough kneading device, includes a rotating dropping roller and a scraper. The rotating dropping roller is configured to release the dough piece from the first processing station. The scraper is associated with the dropping roller and is configured to support the dough piece released from the dropping roller. An oiling device is associated with the dropping roller and is configured to apply oil onto an outside surface of the dropping roller. |
| US10362788B2 |
Helicoverpa armigera single nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearSNPV) genotypes, method of producing same and use as a biological control agent
Two new Helicoverpa armigera single nucleopolyhedrovirus genotypes, HearSNPV, HearSNPV-SP1B and HearSNPV-LB6, each originating from mixtures of genotypes obtained from different locations and crops, are described. Each exhibits specific insecticidal activity against H. armigera larvae comparable to that of commonly used commercial insecticides. Further, mixing the two genotypes, especially in the ratio of 1:1, within co-occluded virions of the mixed genotypes, is capable of controlling H. armigera infestations of tomato crops and is as efficacious as commonly used chemical and biological insecticides. Their use as bioinsecticides is safe for vertebrates, in that they specifically target arthropods. In addition, they are easy to produce and good yields can be obtained by orally inoculating H. armigera larvae with HearSNPV occlusion bodies. |
| US10362786B2 |
Stable aqueous spore-containing formulation
Stable aqueous spore-containing chemical formulations having a low to medium viscosity profile are provided. The formulations comprise at least one spore in a mixture of water and at least one water miscible solvent, optionally at least one surfactant, optionally at least one stabilizer such as a metal salt, optionally at least one biocide, optionally at least one buffer, and optionally at least one chemical insecticide or fungicide or a mixture thereof. The formulations are particularly suitable as a seed coating and foliar spray. Methods of preparation as well as methods of treating a plant are also provided. |
| US10362783B2 |
Solutions employing herbicides and buffered amine oxides to kill weeds and related methods
Solutions for killing weeds include a herbicide admixed with a buffered amine oxide. The synergism between the two components reduces the amount of herbicide which must be employed to achieve an effective weed kill. Related methods involve application of the solution to the weeds to be killed. |
| US10362782B2 |
Method for controlling rust
A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a first systemic fungicide and optionally a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same. |
| US10362775B1 |
Flexible grip rod holder
A fishing rod holder is presented that can include: a base that mounts on to a boat seat or the gunwale of the boat; a positioning mechanism coupled to the base which allows the rod holder to rotate about an axis so that the rod can be angled in any direction from the boat; a tilting mechanism movably coupled to the base, so that the fishing rod can be angled along a vertical axis; a curved upper portion into which the handle of the fishing rod is inserted. The rod is then pushed against a clamping mechanism with elongated shoulders that rotate downward and hold the rod in place. |
| US10362765B2 |
Pet toy with squeaker mechanism
In one embodiment, an animal toy includes a body member and a squeaker member. The body member defines a cavity and includes a sidewall. The sidewall defines an opening in fluid communication with the cavity. The sidewall has a channel. The squeaker member defines a lumen and is configured to produce a sound in response to air passing through the lumen. The squeaker member has an extension portion. The squeaker member is coupled to the body member such that the extension member is disposed within the channel of the sidewall and at least a portion of the squeaker member is disposed within the cavity defined by the body member. |
| US10362764B2 |
Cat amusement system
A cat amusement system including a user actuated transmitter sized to be held by hand, the transmitter housing an actuation signal generator for remotely controlling a pet activity toy The system also includes a user actuated light generator for generating light at a wavelength and intensity to be visible to a pet proximate the pet activity toy The pet activity toy includes a motor which propels the pet activity toy upon receipt of the actuation signal emanating from said transmitter. |
| US10362763B2 |
Excrement-treating material and method for manufacturing same
An excrement-treating material includes a water-absorbing core part, and a surface layer. The core part is formed by wet-kneading and compression-granulating a compounding material containing a paper powder and organic or inorganic fine pieces. Dents and/or protrusions are formed on the surface of the core part by deformation by the kneading or compression of the fine pieces or peeling-off of the fine pieces from the paper powder upon release of compression. The surface of the core part is discontinuously colored by utilizing the dents and/or protrusions, and covered with the surface layer. The colored parts of the surface of the core part are exposed through the surface layer during absorption of excreted urine, while the non-colored part of the surface of the core part is stained by the color of the excreted urine, and the color of the excreted urine is exposed through the surface layer. |
| US10362751B2 |
Wheat cultivar 01071571
The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071571. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071571. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071571 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071571 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10362748B2 |
Wheat cultivar 01071526
The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071526. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071526. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071526 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071526 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10362746B2 |
Wheat cultivar 01071514
The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071514. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071514. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071514 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071514 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10362741B2 |
Tomato fruit having increased firmness
This invention relates to a tomato fruit with significantly increased firmness due to the presence of at least one genetic element (or quantitative trait loci; QTLs) in the cultivated plant producing said tomato fruit, compared to fruit from a control tomato plant which does not have said genetic element(s). A cultivated tomato plant producing tomato fruit with significantly increased fruit firmness and a method for detecting QTLs linked to significantly increased fruit firmness are also provided. |
| US10362738B2 |
Work vehicle
A work vehicle includes a vehicle body, a work implement, a first cover, and a second cover. The work implement is movably coupled to the vehicle body. The first cover is coupled to the work implement. The second cover is hingedly coupled to the vehicle body and is at least partially overlappingly disposed on the first cover. |
| US10362737B2 |
Roller assembly
A roller assembly including: a frame; a first undercarriage connected to the frame, the first undercarriage comprising: a first body; a rear roller connected to the first body; and a first overlapping roller that is elongate and connected to the first body; and a second undercarriage connected to the frame, the second undercarriage comprising: a second body; a front roller connected to the second body; and a second overlapping roller that is elongate and connected to the second body, wherein the first undercarriage is positioned adjacent to the second undercarriage such that the first overlapping roller overlaps the second overlapping roller. |
| US10362731B2 |
Gardening tool, particularly a grass trimmer
A gardening tool such as a grass trimmer is provided with a tool head, a motor for driving the tool head, a front housing for accommodating the motor, a trigger switch for activating the motor, a trigger operable to control the trigger switch, a battery pack for providing electric energy to the motor, a circuit board for electrically connecting the motor to the battery pack, and a rear housing for accommodating the circuit board. The rear housing forms a housing chamber for accommodating the trigger switch, the circuit board, and wires between the circuit board and the trigger switch. |
| US10362729B2 |
Machine for harvesting roots such as beets, having a means for automatic adjustment of the harvesting unit
Machine for harvesting roots planted in the ground and aligned in rows, comprising a unit (36) for horizontally cutting the head of the roots, said unit having a means for automatically adjusting the level of its cutting blade depending on the level of this head, and being followed by a harvesting unit (48) that hollows out the earth beneath the roots at a relative height beneath the cutting level, characterized in that it has a means for detecting the height of the top of the root e, and a means for adjusting the relative height of the harvesting unit (48) with respect to the cutting level, depending on this height. |
| US10362728B2 |
Flow diverter for a fertilization system
A fertilization system may include a flow diverter to divert a portion of water from a ground irrigation system through a tank containing fertilizer and back into the ground irrigation system by creating a high pressure region up stream of the flow diverter and a low pressure region down stream of the flow diverter to provide hydraulic operation of the fertilization system. |
| US10362724B2 |
Sowing machine with multifunctional roller
Viewed in the direction of travel, fertilizer coulters and swivel-mounted seed coulters (13) are arranged at coulter arms (40) on the frame (6) of a pneumatic precision seed drill. Between them there is a working device designed as a roller (15), which is designed for the re-compaction of the soil thrown up by the fertilizer coulter (12), the pre-compaction of soil between the working device (14) and seed coulter (13), and as a depth guidance roller for the precision seed drill. |
| US10362723B2 |
Hand-operated spreader
A hand-operated spreader has a base, an assembly member, a feeding rudder, an adjusting member, a feeding cone and a container. The feeding cone has the effect of guiding along the cone through the conical body to prevent the feeding aperture from clogging due to moisture, accumulation or weight. The feeding rudder is mounted on the feeding opening of the assembly member and is driven by the rotating handle on one side, and the rotating handle may set the spreading direction along the limiting portions of the open end, which enables the feeding rudder to be reliably positioned via the limiting portion and prevent the feeding rudder from being unstable while improving the dropout accuracy of the discharged material. |
| US10362722B2 |
Soil processing device
A drivable soil working device including a machine frame, a drive, at least one support arm which can be moved up and down by the drive and which is mounted on the machine frame in a pivotal manner, and at least one insertion tool which can be pivoted relative to the support arm about a first pivot axis and which can be moved up and down by means of the support arm. The insertion tool can be inserted into the soil and withdrawn. |
| US10362721B2 |
Tillage device for agricultural machinery or implements to reduce compaction caused by wheels in a field
A system for tilling compression marks formed in a field by wheels of agricultural machinery the system including a first roller assembly having a plurality of blade assemblies positioned in spaced relation to one another. The first roller assembly rotatably connected to a swing arm which moves the first roller assembly between a disengaged position, where the roller assembly does not penetrate the soil, and an engaged position where the roller assembly does penetrate and till the soil. The first roller assembly is positioned behind and in alignment with a first wheel of the agricultural machinery such that the first roller assembly tills the compression mark formed by the first wheel. |
| US10368468B1 |
RAM air system for cooling servers using flow induced by a moving vehicle
A ram air system for cooling information handling systems (IHSs) in a mobile data center includes a volumetric container having a first aft-facing wall, the container designed for placement on a trailer capable of being moved in at least an aft-facing direction. At least one heat generating information technology (IT) equipment is positioned within the enclosure. The container is configured with an air intake opening placed in the aft-facing wall providing an intake path for exterior air to ingress into the container at a high velocity to provide a flow of cooling air that cools the at least one heat generating IT equipment while the trailer is moving in the forward/aft direction. An air intake damper is positioned within the air intake opening and is capable of being selectively positioned in one of a plurality of air intake positions, ranging from a fully open position to a fully closed position. |
| US10368466B1 |
Rack mountable cooling canister
A cooling canister includes a canister body and a sealing surface that seals with a subset of servers mounted in a rack. A cooling canister facilitates airflow isolation between subsets of servers mounted in a rack and is configured to couple with one or more fans that direct airflow through the subset of servers coupled with the cooling canister. In some embodiments, a cooling canister includes louvers configured to restrict airflow through empty rack slots to which the cooling canister is coupled. |
| US10368465B2 |
Electrical unit
An electrical unit includes a thermally conductive housing, an electrically insulating frame disposed in the thermally conductive housing, a plurality of bus bars disposed at least partially between a base wall of the thermally conductive housing and a first side of the electrically insulating frame, and a plurality of electrical components connected to a second side of the electrically insulating frame. At least one bus bar of the plurality of bus bars may be connected to the electrically insulating frame via one or more plastic rivets. Thermally conductive material may be disposed between at least one bus bar of the plurality of bus bars and a wall of the housing. |
| US10368459B2 |
Equipment clamping assembly using clamps and friction to secure equipment for use in rugged and other environments
An apparatus includes a clamping assembly configured to receive and secure a component in a support structure. The clamping assembly includes a faceplate configured to be coupled to the support structure. The clamping assembly also includes first and second side rails configured to be coupled to the support structure and to apply frictional forces to the component. The clamping assembly further includes first and second spring assemblies configured to be coupled to the faceplate. The spring assemblies are also configured to pull clamps mounted to the side rails toward the faceplate in order to apply clamping forces to the component. |
| US10368455B2 |
Lift handles having safety interlocks for a rack-mounted enclosure
According to one embodiment, a system includes an enclosure configured to be removable from a rack system, the enclosure including at least one bay for insertion of a component therein, a horizontally-oriented upper wall, a horizontally-oriented lower wall, two vertically-oriented sidewalls coupled to the upper and lower walls, and a set of integrated handles, each handle being configured to transition from a recessed position to an extended position, and each handle being configured to be gripped by a hand when in the extended position, wherein each handle is configured to extend higher than the upper wall of the enclosure when in the extended position, and wherein each handle is configured to retract to within an outer profile of the enclosure when in the recessed position. Each handle is configured to rotate 180° from the recessed position to the extended position. |
| US10368454B2 |
Shock absorbing structure adapted for a circuit board of an electronic device and electronic device therewith
A shock absorbing structure includes at least one protruding column and at least one resilient module. The at least one protruding column is fixed on an electronic device and passes through a circuit board of the electronic device. The at least one resilient module is disposed between the at least one protruding column and the circuit board. When the electronic device is affected by an external shock load, the at least one resilient module is forced by the circuit board to be deformed for generating a resilient force. When the at least one resilient module is not forced by the circuit board any more, the resilient force generated by the at least one resilient module drives the circuit board to recover. |
| US10368451B2 |
Module for the interconnection of a circuit breaker and a contactor for an electrical assembly
A module for the interconnection between an electrical circuit breaker and an electrical contactor includes a housing and multiple high-power electrical conductors that are housed inside the housing, each of the high-power electrical conductors being suitable for electrically connecting an electrical output of a circuit breaker to an electrical input of a contactor, in order to allow a supply electric current to flow from the circuit breaker to the contactor. The interconnection module additionally includes a device for measuring the current, which device is suitable for measuring the values of the current that flows through the high-power electrical conductors, and an electronic processing unit, which unit is equipped with an interface for connection to a data bus and which unit is programmed to transmit the values measured by the measurement device to the data bus. |
| US10368447B2 |
Component mounting machine
A chuck device is provided with multiple types of chuck claws clamping a component, a chuck claw switching mechanism switching the chuck claw in use among the multiple chuck claws based on the type of component to be clamped, and a driving mechanism causing the chuck claw subjected to the switching by a chuck claw switching mechanism perform a clamping operation. The chuck claw switching mechanism causes the respective chuck claws to move vertically independently of each other and performs switching of the chuck claw in use by a rotating cylindrical cam in a state where rotation of a tubular guide member placed on an outer peripheral side of a cylindrical cam is locked. A rotation locking member locking the rotation of the tubular guide member during switching of the chuck claw in use and a cam follower moving the rotation locking member are disposed in a mounting head. |
| US10368442B2 |
Integrated circuit structure and method of forming
An integrated circuit structure and method of forming is provided. A die is place on a substrate and encased in molding compound. A redistribution layer is formed overlying the die and the substrate is removed. One or more surface mounted devices and/or packages are connected to the redistribution layer on an opposite side of the redistribution layer from the die. The redistribution layer is connected to a printed circuit board. |
| US10368441B2 |
Method and apparatus for strain relieving surface mount attached connectors
An interconnect structure that includes a component circuit board containing a plurality of electrical components, and a wafer connector assembly. The wafer connector assembly includes a plurality of interconnect circuit boards that are in electrical connection with the components circuit board through a plurality of rows of solder joints, the plurality of interconnect circuit boards having a connection end including at least one contact. An adhesive is present structurally reinforcing at least a row of the solder joints that is proximate to the connection end of the plurality of interconnect circuit boards of the wafer assembly. |
| US10368426B2 |
Associating wireless control devices
A load control system may include one or more wireless control devices that may be associated via a programming device. An identifier for a first wireless control device may be determined in response to an actuation of a button on the first wireless control device. An association between the first wireless control device and a second wireless control device may be defined at the programming device. The identifier for the first wireless control device may be transmitted to the second wireless control device, which may cause the first wireless control device to enter a sleep mode. The first wireless control device may enter the sleep mode after an actuation of a button on the first wireless control device. The identifier may be determined in response to the actuation of the button on the first wireless control device and/or prior to the first wireless control device entering the sleep mode. |
| US10368425B2 |
Lighting system, method for transmitting schedule information in lighting system, and operation terminal
An operation terminal in a lighting system includes: a storage which stores identification information of each of the plurality of lighting controllers; a communication circuit which performs wireless communication with the plurality of lighting controllers; and a terminal controller which transmits schedule information for each of the plurality of lighting devices to the plurality of lighting controllers via the communication circuit. The terminal controller obtains the identification information of a current lighting controller currently connected to the operation terminal from the current lighting controller via the communication circuit. The terminal controller then confirms, based on the identification information, that the identification information of the current lighting controller is identical to the identification information of the target lighting controller to which the schedule information for a target lighting device is to be transmitted, and then transmits the schedule information for the target lighting device to the current lighting controller. |
| US10368422B2 |
Signal-preserving power booster and related method
A signal-preserving power booster and a related method. An input module, comprises a reference port and two input ports, receives an input light signal, which conveys an input lighting power component at a first power level and a data-over-light digital stream component imperceptible to a human eye. A MOSFET amplifier module, having access to the reference port, provides an output light signal between two output ports, a first output port being connected to an internal amplifier circuit connected to the first input port and a second output port being connected to the second input port. The output light signal conveys the data-over-light digital stream component from the input light signal and an output lighting power component, at a second power level equal to or greater than the first power level, the output light signal powering an array of LEDs at the second power level. |
| US10368421B2 |
Switching signal responding illumination device
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling an illumination device, such as a light bulb, LED light, or the like. In one embodiment, a lighting control adapter is described, comprising a male base for physically attaching the lighting control adapter to a light fixture and for receiving power from the light fixture via a light switch connected to the light fixture, a female socket for receiving a base of an illumination device, a switching circuit for providing switchable power to the illumination device, and a processing circuit coupled to the switching circuit, for detecting one or more power toggles of the power received by the male base, and for controlling illumination of the illumination device based on the detection of one or more detected toggles. |
| US10368420B2 |
Apparatus and methods thereof for controlling light emitting devices
The present application relates to a lighting control apparatus (2) configured to control light emitted from at least one light emitting device (4) using one or more control signals (6). The apparatus (2) uses data (10) associated with a physiological or cognitive state of a user to determine an appropriate control signal (6) to send to the light emitting device (4) when light control input data (8) is provided via a light control input device (30). The apparatus (2) is used in conjunction with a network of lights providing different combinations of intensity and hue. Also presented is a method (14) for controlling light emitted from at least one light emitted device (4) using one or more control signals (6). |
| US10368417B2 |
Display device having semiconductor light-emitting device with inclined portion
The present invention relates to a display device and, particularly, to a display device using a semiconductor light-emitting device. The display device according to the present invention comprises a semiconductor light-emitting device, and the semiconductor light-emitting device comprises: a first conductive semiconductor layer; a second conductive semiconductor layer having a lateral surface, and overlapped with the first conductive semiconductor layer; a first conductive electrode electrically connected to the first conductive semiconductor layer; and a second conductive electrode electrically connected to the second conductive semiconductor layer, wherein the second conductive semiconductor layer has an inclined part inclined with respect to the lateral surface, and the second conductive electrode is formed so as to cover the inclined part. |
| US10368415B2 |
Lighting apparatus
An improved lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus includes a direct current power supply unit, a light emitting unit operating in response to a direct current voltage applied from the direct current power supply unit, and a voltage control unit located between the direct current power supply unit and the light emitting unit to control the level of a voltage applied from the direct current power supply unit to the light emitting unit. The light emitting unit includes first light emitting groups having a first correlated color temperature and being turned on at a first turn-on voltage (VB) or above and second light emitting groups having a second correlated color temperature and being turned on at a second turn-on voltage (VA) greater than the first turn-on voltage. The first light emitting groups are connected in parallel with the second light emitting groups. The voltage control unit includes at least one variable resistor to control the level of the voltage applied to the light emitting unit such that the second light emitting groups emit light or are prevented from emitting light, achieving a desired correlated color temperature according to a preset proportion. |
| US10368412B2 |
LED driver
In described examples, a circuit for controlling a light emitting diode (LED) includes a switch control circuit to generate a first control signal for a first switch coupled in parallel with the LED. The switch control circuit generates the first control signal responsive to a magnitude of loop current through the first switch relative to a first reference signal. A switch driver generates a second control signal for a second switch coupled to the first switch via an inductor. The first switch driver generates the second control signal responsive to the magnitude of the loop current through the first switch relative to the first reference signal. |
| US10368409B2 |
Light emitting device and LED light bulb
A light emitting device includes: a first white light source which includes N pieces of first white light emitting diodes and emits a first white light; and a second white light source which includes M pieces of second white light emitting diodes and a first resistance element electrically connected in series to the second white light emitting diodes and having a first resistance value, is electrically connected in parallel to the first white light source, and emits a second white light, the light emitting device emitting a mixed white light of the first white light and the second white light. The drive voltage of the first white light source is higher than a drive voltage of the second white light source, and a color temperature of the mixed white light is higher as a total luminous flux of the mixed white light is higher. |
| US10368408B2 |
Light emitting device and LED light bulb
A light emitting device includes: a first white light source which includes N pieces of first white light emitting diodes and emits a first white light; and a second white light source which includes M pieces of second white light emitting diodes and a first resistance element electrically connected in series to the second white light emitting diodes and having a first resistance value, is electrically connected in parallel to the first white light source, and emits a second white light, the light emitting device emitting a mixed white light of the first white light and the second white light. The drive voltage of the first white light source is higher than a drive voltage of the second white light source, and a color temperature of the mixed white light is higher as a total luminous flux of the mixed white light is higher. |
| US10368407B2 |
Electronic converter and related lighting system
Herein is disclosed an electronic converter, including a measurement circuit for determining a first signal indicative of the voltage or current supplied by the electronic converter, a regulation circuit for generating a regulation signal as a function of the first signal and one or more reference signals, and a driver circuit for driving the switching stage of the electronic converter as a function of the regulation signal. |
| US10368404B2 |
Solid-state microwave device
A solid-state microwave generator for applying energy to a load disposed in a cavity is provided. The microwave generator comprises an oscillator, a preamplifier coupled to the oscillator, a power amplifier coupled to the preamplifier; a radiating element coupled to the power amplifier and in communication with the cavity; and a passive, microstrip bandpass filter with a predetermined passband in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum connected in a line between the oscillator and the power amplifier. The output of the passive, microstrip bandpass filter is connected to an input of the power amplifier to limit the energy transmitted by the radiating element into the cavity at frequencies outside of the passband. |
| US10368402B2 |
Microwave heating device and method for operating a microwave heating device
A microwave heating device and a method for operating a microwave heating device to heat a product inside a heating chamber includes at least two radiating portions that are adapted to radiate microwaves to the heating chamber and can be operated according to a plurality of operational configurations that differ in frequency or phase shift(s) between the radiated microwaves. A learning procedure can be executed by sequentially operating the radiating portions in several operational configurations for which energy efficiency data are calculated. An operating frequency can be selected via an algorithm that optimizes a mathematical function based on energy efficiency data. An operational configuration with a maximum energy efficiency at the selected operating frequency may be taken as a reference. A heating procedure can be executed by sequentially operating the radiating portions in operational configurations having the selected operating frequency and respective phase shift(s) chosen around the respective phase shift(s) of the reference operational configuration. |
| US10368401B2 |
Multi-functional composite structures
A multi-functional composite system, the multi-functional composite system comprising a core, a plurality of structural composite fiber layers, a matrix material, a composite conductor assembly, the composite conductor assembly having one or more conductors disposed between two or more insulating layers, and an electric power source electronically coupled with said composite conductor assembly, the electric power source is configured to pass electric current through at least one of said one or more conductors. |
| US10368394B2 |
PTC heater with autonomous control
A heating arrangement has a positive temperature coefficient (“PTC”) heater. A resistor is electrically in series with the PTC heater sized and configured to limit current through the PTC heater and the resistor below a selected value. |
| US10368393B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for enhancing the setup of carrier aggregation, dual connectivity, multi connectivity, license assisted access, or LTE-WLAN in communications networks
Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for enhancing the setup of carrier aggregation (or dual connectivity or multi connectivity or stand-alone LTE/LTE-like on unlicensed band or LAA or LTE-WLAN aggregation) from IDLE mode (or semi-idle or semi-connected or suspended state) are provided. One method includes providing an indication, to at least one UE, of (or configuring the UE with) potential inter-frequency carriers that the UE should measure during IDLE mode (or during semi-idle or semi-connected or suspended state) for potential SCells. The method may further include during or after RRC connection establishment, receiving an indication from the at least one UE that it has inter-frequency carrier(s) and/or SCell measurement results available, and based on the received measurement results, configuring carrier aggregation (or dual connectivity or multi connectivity or LAA or LTE-WLAN aggregation) without further measurements and activating the SCell. |
| US10368390B2 |
Method and electronic device for providing communication function
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first communication module configured to communicate with an external device through a first communication scheme, a second communication module configured to communicate with the external device through a second communication scheme, and a processor configured to identify a state of the second communication module, generate availability information indicating whether the second communication module is available to perform a same function with the first communication module, based on the state of the second communication module, and control the first communication module or the second communication module to transmit the availability information of the second communication module to the external device. |
| US10368383B2 |
Apparatus and method for providing multiple connections using different radio access technology in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. To provide multiple connections, a method of operating a terminal includes receiving a message instructing to establish a second connection based on a second radio access technology (RAT) from a first access node which provides a first connection based on a first RAT, and transmitting a signal for establishing the connection to a second access node using the second RAT. |
| US10368382B2 |
Techniques for managing communication links of a plurality of radio access technologies (RATs)
A UE may receive, via a first communication link that uses a first radio access technology (RAT), information that identifies a threshold associated with a second communication link that uses a second RAT. The UE may monitor one or more communications on the second communication link. The UE may determine whether a parameter associated with the second communication link satisfies the threshold based at least in part on monitoring the one or more communications on the second communication link. The UE may provide a message via the first communication link when the parameter associated with the second communication link satisfies the threshold. |
| US10368380B2 |
Wireless communication system and method
User equipment included in a wireless communication system wirelessly connects to a donor base-station to establish a macro link, wirelessly connects to a mobile relay to establish an access link, and simultaneously maintains connections with the donor base-station and the mobile relay coexisting in the same coverage area, wherein a first pre-established frequency band can be used for the access link and a second pre-established frequency band can be used for the macro link. Furthermore, the user equipment can wirelessly connect to the mobile relay to establish an access link, be assigned, from the mobile relay, a wireless resource for device-to-device communication with at least one other user equipment within the same mobile relay cell, and perform device-to-device communication with the at least one other user equipment using the assigned wireless resource. |
| US10368375B2 |
Optimizations for prose communications
Methods and devices are described for communication using proximity services (ProSe). An aggregate maximum bit rate parameter (AMBR) may limit a data rate that may be transmitted by one or more ProSe bearers. A wireless transmit-receive unit (WTRU) may request authorization from the network prior to establishing a ProSe bearer specifying a required quality of service (QoS) or other requirements. Each ProSe bearer may have a corresponding EPS bearer to support service continuity. Packets may be evaluated by a WTRU first using a ProSe check to determine if the packet is destined for a ProSe bearer and then using a packet filter or filters in order of precedence. Embodiments may include methods of initiation communication after discovery. Embodiments may include methods of maintaining session continuity when traffic is switched between an evolved packet system (EPS) bearer and a ProSe bearer. |
| US10368373B2 |
Beam selection and refinement during a random access channel (RACH) procedure
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to beam refinement during a RACH procedure. A NB may receive a message via a first beam from a UE as part of a RACH procedure and may transmit at least one signal for beam refinement during the RACH procedure. A UE may transmit, to a NB, a message via a first beam as part of a RACH procedure and may receive, from the NB, at least one signal for beam refinement during the RACH procedure. Any directional signal beam may be used for beam refinement as described herein. |
| US10368370B2 |
Multichannel access method and apparatus
Embodiments of the present application disclose a multichannel access method, including: obtaining a transmission opportunity TXOP of a first reserved channel; sensing a non-reserved channel other than the first reserved channel in a preset time segment in the TXOP, and if the non-reserved channel is in an idle state, using the non-reserved channel as a second reserved channel; and when an ending moment of the preset time segment is reached, sending a current data frame on the first reserved channel and the second reserved channel. Correspondingly, the embodiments of the present application further disclose a multichannel access apparatus. Channel utilization can be improved by implementing the embodiments of the present application. |
| US10368368B2 |
Method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for multi-user scheduling in wireless local-area networks
Methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are shown for multi-user scheduling in wireless local-area networks (WLANs). A wireless communication device is shown including circuitry to determine a plurality of schedules for each of a plurality of channels for an orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) communication in a wireless local-area network (WLAN). Each of the plurality of schedules may include a frequency allocation for one or more communication devices. The circuitry may be further configured to transmit the corresponding schedule of the one or more schedules on each of the one or more channels. Each of the plurality of schedules may include a schedule type and a user association identification (AID) list. A number of user AIDs in the user AID list may be based on the schedule type. |
| US10368367B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting uplink signal in wireless LAN system
One example of the present invention relates to a method for transmitting, by a terminal, an uplink signal in a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a TA command in subframe n; and transmitting the uplink signal by applying the TA command in subframe n+6, wherein if the terminal transmits a scheduling assignment (SA) in subframe n+b (1 |
| US10368365B2 |
Time mask techniques for shortened transmission time intervals
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described that support time mask techniques for shortened transmission time intervals (sTTIs) that may enhance low latency communications. Time masks may be identified and applied for transmissions that use sTTIs, in a manner that provides increased portions of sTTI durations having higher transmission power, and thus increase the likelihood of successful reception of such transmissions at a receiver. In some cases, a transmitter, such as a user equipment (UE), may identify one or more sTTIs for transmissions of a first wireless service (e.g., an ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) service). An sTTI may be identified based on a duration of a TTI associated with the first wireless service being below a threshold duration (e.g., a TTI duration of less than 1 ms may be identified as an sTTI). |
| US10368362B2 |
Configuration of transmission order of uplink data
A method for configuring transmission order of uplink data, performed by an REC of an access node. The REC has an interface to an RE of the access node. The method comprises providing instructions to the RE how to prioritize transmission order of uplink data. The uplink data is received by the RE on a radio interface and is to be transmitted from the RE to the REC on the interface. The REC thereby configures the transmission order. |
| US10368359B2 |
Method and user equipment for predicting available throughput for uplink data
A method in a user equipment for predicting an available throughput for uplink data to be sent from the user equipment to a base station over a radio link. The user equipment obtains (201) an information about a past scheduling of the user equipment. The user equipment obtains (202) a radio quality measure related to the radio link. The user equipment predicts (204) the available throughput based on a relationship between the information about a past scheduling of the user equipment and one or more previously obtained pieces of information about the past scheduling of the user equipment. The user equipment predicts the available throughput further based on a relationship between the radio quality measure and of one or more previously obtained radio quality measures. The user equipment predicts the available throughput further based on a previously obtained throughput. The previously obtained throughput is associated with the one or more previously obtained pieces of information about a past scheduling and the one or more previously obtained radio quality measures. |
| US10368355B2 |
Method and apparatus for operation of multi-SIM device
Method, device, and chip for allocating radio frequency (RF) resources by a multi-subscriber identification module (SIM) including at least a first SIM and a second SIM. The method includes determining a frequency of RF resource allocation to the second SIM based on at least one of a data communication state of the first SIM in a connected mode and a received signal state of the second SIM in an idle state, and allocating the RF resources to the second SIM based on the frequency of the RF resource allocation. |
| US10368347B2 |
Method and apparatus for subframe configuration and generation in a multi-carrier communication system
Methods and apparatus for subframe configuration and generation in a multi-cell multi-carrier system. A frame for radio transmission in the system consists of multiple subframes, and each subframe consists of multiple Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) symbols. Training symbols, frequency-domain data scrambling, size of Fast-Fourier Transform (FFT), or length of cyclic prefix can be configured differently for each subframe to facilitate different applications, such as unicasting or broadcasting. |
| US10368346B2 |
Dynamic subframe structure
Various aspects provide for receiving signaling including information configured to indicate whether to adjust a structure of a time-division duplex (TDD) subframe. Such adjusting may include adjusting a time or subcarrier allocated for a control channel, data, and/or a reference signal, such as a user equipment (UE)-specific reference signal (UERS). The UERS may be time-aligned with a demodulation reference signal (DMRS) of another TDD subframe. The UERS may be utilized for inter-link multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) when the UERS is orthogonal to the DMRS. Various other aspects provide for communicating one or more pilot or null tones in a data portion of a first TDD subframe. The one or more pilot or null tones may be used to capture interference from a second TDD subframe communicated by another apparatus. The first TDD subframe may be communicated at least partially concurrent with the second TDD subframe. |
| US10368341B2 |
Method and device for uplink resource allocation
A method for transmitting an uplink signal by a device in a wireless communication system, the method includes receiving a downlink control channel (DCI) format defined for uplink (UL) multi-antenna transmission mode, the DCI format including a resource allocation (RA) field; and transmitting an uplink signal using the RA field, wherein a size of the RA field is represented by the following expression: MAX (RASizeA, RASizeB), wherein RASizeA is a first number of bits required for representing a resource indication value (RIV) corresponding to a starting resource block (RB) and a length of contiguously allocated RBs within a given uplink bandwidth, and wherein RASizeB is a second number of bits required for representing a combinatorial index r corresponding to 4 indexes, and the 4 indexes are used to indicate a start resource block group (RBG) index and an end RBG index of a first RB set and a start RBG index and an end RBG index of a second RB set within the given uplink bandwidth. |
| US10368340B2 |
Network service exposure method and apparatus utilizing the same
A machine type communication (MTC) gateway device is operable to provide usage type information to a 3GPP network entity and an application out of the 3GPP network. The disclosed MTC gateway device and base station provide an enhanced monitoring response with an enhanced positioning granularity to a position monitoring request. Exposure of usage type and subscription information associated with a user equipment (UE) device is a first step to virtual network function and network slice related provisioning and dedicated core network related provisioning for the UE device. Providing UE usage type through a network exposure function to a third party application enables the third party application to adapt for the usage type. |
| US10368338B2 |
Wireless device, network system and control method of wireless device
There is provided a wireless device that includes circuitry configured to receive information from one or more devices connected with the wireless device, select specific information out of the information received from the one or more devices, generate shared information using the specific information as selected by the circuitry, and send the shared information to the one or more other wireless devices by direct wireless communication. |
| US10368337B2 |
Methods and apparatus for providing network broadcast information to WLAN enabled wireless communication devices
One illustrative method of providing network broadcast information to a wireless device from a wireless local area network (WLAN) includes the steps of receiving, from one or more available cellular networks or a network database, cellular network broadcast information associated with the one or more available cellular networks; providing the cellular network broadcast information in a generic container message which varies in content and format according to one or more cellular standards associated with the one or more available cellular networks; and causing the generic container message to be regularly broadcasted for receipt and use by a wireless device. In an alternative approach, the steps include regularly broadcasting a network interworking indicator which is indicative of whether cellular network broadcast information is available for receipt from the WLAN; receiving a probe request from a wireless device; and causing the cellular network broadcast information to be sent to the wireless device in the generic container message in response to the probe request from the wireless device. The generic container message may alternatively or additionally include wireless network broadcast information from different types of wireless networks (e.g. Wi-MAX) which are available to the WLAN. |
| US10368332B2 |
Enhanced location determination of wireless devices
This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to enhanced location determination. A device may cause to exchange one or more capabilities information with one or more station devices. The device may cause to assign one or more unassociated identifications (UIDs) to one or more unassociated station devices of the one or more station devices to participate in location determination of the one or more unassociated station devices. The device may cause to send a trigger frame comprising at least one of the one or more UIDs; wherein the trigger frame contains one or more resource assignments. The device may identify one or more sounding information from at least one of the one or more station devices. |
| US10368330B2 |
Communication apparatus and communication method, communication system, and computer program
A communication system includes a plurality of communication stations arranged to respectively transmit a beacon on which beacon time information related to a beacon received from a peripheral communication station is placed at a predetermined transmission interval and control a beacon transmission timing of its own station while a collision with the beacon transmitted from the peripheral communication station is avoided on the basis of beacon information placed on the received beacon, in which at least a part of the communication stations includes means configured to decide a priority with respect to beacons received from at least one peripheral communication station and means configured to place beacon time information of a beacon having a high priority among the received beacons on a beacon of its own station, and transmits the beacon at a predetermined transmission interval. |
| US10368328B2 |
Enhanced mechanism of uplink time alignment maintenance for inter-eNB carrier aggregation
Apparatus and method are provided to configure two-tier identifiers for serving cells of a UE configured with inter-eNB carrier aggregation (CA). In one novel aspect, cell group identifiers are configured. The cell group identifier is a super set of one or more uplink group identifiers that are associated with serving cells served by the same base station. In one embodiment, different MAC entities are associated with different cell group identifiers. The UE performs uplink alignment, monitoring and management procedures linking to the cell group identifier. In another novel aspect, a group TAG, which is a super set identifier of one or more cell TAGs associated with serving cells served by the same base station, is configured. In one embodiment, the UE performs uplink alignment procedure based on the status of the group TAG, which is determined based on the status of the cell TAGs associated with the group TAG. |
| US10368326B2 |
Circuit arrangement for compensating for signal attenuation during the transmission of signals from or to a mobile communications device, and associated method
A circuit arrangement for compensating for signal attenuation during the transmission of transmission signals of a mobile communications device includes at least one amplifier is switched out of the signal transmission path or is deenergized, or does not amplify, attenuate or forward the detected input signal, unless an input signal level is detected which is greater than or equal to the input signal detection level (SEP) or a trigger level (SAP) which is at most 10 dB higher than the same. Alternatively or in combination, the amplifier is operated at a variable amplification factor in an adjustment range (X1) which begins at an input signal detection level (SEP) or a trigger level (SAP) which is at most 10 dB higher than the same, and extends to cover higher signal levels than these, wherein, if the input signal detection level (SEP) or the trigger level (SAP) is reached or exceeded, the input signal is either non-amplified or is attenuated at an amplification factor≤1. |
| US10368325B2 |
System and method for beam adaptation in a beam-based communications system
A method for beam adaptation in a beam-based communications system is provided. The beam-based communications system includes user equipment (UE) and a transmit-receive point (TRP). The method includes that UE determines a beamforming gain headroom (BHR) based on a UE maximum beamforming gain and a beamforming gain of a UE beam between the UE and the TRP, sends the BHR to the TRP, and receives a beam adaptation indication from the TRP. |
| US10368324B2 |
Power headroom configuration for primary and secondary cells based on PUCCH activation
Processing relating to transmit power is efficiently performed. A terminal device includes a reception unit configured to receive a first parameter and a second parameter, and a first MAC processing unit configured to acquire a type 2 power headroom. The first MAC processing unit acquires a value of the type 2 power headroom for a primary cell, in a case that the first parameter is configured and that simultaneous transmissions on a Physical Uplink Control CHannel (PUCCH) and on a Physical Uplink Shared CHannel (PUSCH) are configured, and acquires a value of the type 2 power headroom for the primary cell, regardless of whether simultaneous transmissions on the Physical Uplink Control CHannel (PUCCH) and on the Physical Uplink Shared CHannel (PUSCH) are configured in a case that the second parameter is configured. |
| US10368321B1 |
Minimizing interference caused by high-powered uplink transmissions
Systems, methods, and processing nodes for minimizing interference caused by high-powered wireless devices to other wireless devices in the network by determining an increase in a number of high-powered wireless devices attached to a serving access node causing a corresponding increase in a potential interference to standard-powered wireless devices attached to the serving access node. In response to determining this increase, the methods include activating a coordinated transmission mode for one or more standard-powered wireless devices. |
| US10368312B2 |
Method, device, and system for detecting device power
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, a device, and a system for detecting device power. The method for detecting device power according to the present invention includes: detecting, by a monitoring terminal, power information of a monitored device; setting a monitoring time interval according to the power information and a preset time interval; and detecting the power information of the monitored device according to the monitoring time interval. The embodiments of the present invention implement that a time interval between next detection and current detection is determined according to detected power information, which can fully save resources without affecting use of a user. |
| US10368310B2 |
Power saving in a computing device that includes multiple radios
A computing device may include an accessory radio that facilitates point-to-point wireless connectivity between the computing device and one or more accessory devices. The accessory radio may periodically broadcast its presence to the one or more accessory devices while operating in an active state. The accessory radio may transition from the active state to a sleep state after a period of inactivity. The computing device may also include a general purpose radio that may facilitate general wireless connectivity between the computing device and other devices. The general purpose radio may listen for any messages that are intended for the accessory radio while the accessory radio is in the sleep state. The general purpose radio may activate the accessory radio in response to the general purpose radio receiving a message, while the accessory radio is in the sleep state, that satisfies at least one activation condition. |
| US10368307B2 |
System and method for controlling a wireless network
In one embodiment, a method is performed by a wireless station. The method includes receiving from an access point (AP) a request for measurement of at least one link-quality parameter. The method further includes measuring the at least one link-quality parameter to generate a link-quality-parameter measurement. The method also includes determining, for the wireless station, an appropriate wireless-station category of a plurality of wireless-station categories. The plurality of wireless-station categories are defined based at least in part on the link-quality-parameter measurement. In addition, the method includes communicating with the AP in accordance with a transmission schedule corresponding to the plurality of wireless-station categories. |
| US10368304B2 |
Encoding and decoding data for group common control channels
An improved technique for encoding and decoding of data for group common control channels is provided herein. Generally, the embodiments disclosed herein involve masking the information bits of the group common PDCCH (or group common control channel information) with the common RNTI, without using parity bits, which reduces the power requirements of the transmitter and receiver. In a first embodiment, the information block and the common RNTI can each be encoded using separate encoders, and then the encoded information block can be masked with the encoded common RNTI, and the resulting code symbol can be transmitted to the group of mobile devices. In a second embodiment, an information block can be appended with bits to match a size of the common RNTI, and then be masked by the common RNTI. |
| US10368303B1 |
Multi-channel RF system with off-channel scanning
A radiofrequency system includes a plurality of transceivers providing a plurality of channels, and circuitry configured to perform off-channel functions. A first subset of channels performs radiofrequency communication functions, and a second subset of channels provides signals for the off-channel functions. The first subset of channels may be provided by a first subset of transceivers, and the second subset of channels may be provided by a second subset of transceivers. A spectrum sensing unit may select between the first subset of transceivers and the second subset of transceivers. The circuitry configured to perform the off-channel functions may use the second subset of the plurality of channels to perform neighborhood discovery. The circuitry configured to perform the off-channel functions may scan available communications channels for interference, storing identifications of interference-free channels, and, upon detection of interference on a channel in use, may select one of the interference-free channels. |
| US10368302B2 |
Indicator-controlled utilization of outdated configuration defined in access information table for access network
A radio device (10) receives an access information table (402) from the cellular network. The access information table (402) comprises parameters of a plurality of configurations for controlling access of the radio device (10) to the cellular network. Further, the radio device (10) receives an identifier (403) from the cellular network. Depending on the identifier (402), the radio device selects one of the configurations from the access information table (402). In response to determining that at least one of the received access information table (402) and the received identifier (403) is outdated, the radio device (10) determines, depending on an indicator associated with the selected configuration, whether to perform an access attempt (409) to the cellular network on the basis of the selected configuration. |
| US10368297B2 |
Methods, systems and computer program products for network-controlled selection of radio access networks
There is provided a method of operating a wireless communication device to facilitate selection among a set of two or more radio access networks, RANs, the wireless communication device being served by one of the RANs in the set, the method comprising receiving (1010) a network selection policy from a server; evaluating (1020) the network selection policy; and transmitting (1030) information indicating a result of the evaluation of the network selection policy to the RAN serving the wireless communication device. |
| US10368294B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining a network search parameter in a mobile communications network
The present disclosure provides a method for more efficiently managing a mobile communications network by varying the frequency with which a mobile terminal searches for a home network. |
| US10368293B2 |
Utilizing explicit congestion notification for network selection
Explicit congestion notification (ECN) bits that have traditionally been utilized in end to end congestion mitigation can be redefined to identify and compare congested and uncongested wireless accesses. Accordingly, mobile devices or other user equipment can leverage ECN data in order to make intelligent network selection, e.g., selecting a network with no congestion over one in a congested state. Accordingly, an application executing at the mobile device can send or receive data via the selected network that is selected based on ECN data. |
| US10368287B2 |
Method and apparatus for reselecting cell in wireless communication system
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for selecting a cell in a wireless communication system supporting a low latency service. According to the present invention, provided are a method including: receiving a first control message including first scheduling delay information indicating a delay time related with resource allocation of a serving base station from the serving base station; transmitting a request message including an UL (uplink) resource request IE (information element) for requesting UL resource allocation to the serving base station or a neighboring base station; receiving a response message in response to the request message from the serving base station or the neighboring base station; and receiving the UL resource from the serving base station or the neighboring base station based on the request message, in which the UL resource request IE includes an UL grant offset field indicating an UL resource request time of the UE, and an apparatus. |
| US10368285B2 |
Station (STA), access point (AP) and method of communication in the presence of spatial reuse
Embodiments of a station (STA), access point (AP) and method for communication in the presence of spatial reuse (SR) transmissions are generally described herein. An STA may determine a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) based on one or more inbound physical layer convergence procedure (PLCP) protocol data units (PPDUs) received from a destination STA. The STA may determine, based at least partly on a comparison between the RSSI and a predetermined threshold, whether SR transmissions by other STAs in the channel are permissible. The SR transmissions may be concurrent to transmissions by the STA within the TXOP in the channel. The STA may transmit a PPDU to the destination STA that includes an SR indicator that indicates whether the SR transmissions are permissible. |
| US10368284B2 |
Quality of experience-based handover management
A telecommunication carrier may use quality of experience metrics to manage user device handovers. A handover controller may receiving a quality metric value obtained by a user device for a current base station of a carrier network. The quality metric value may measure quality of experience characteristics of an application that is in communication with the current base station. The handover controller may compare the quality metric value to a corresponding quality metric value for an adjacent base station of the carrier network. The corresponding quality metric value may measure the quality of experience characteristics of an additional application that communicated with the adjacent base station. When the corresponding quality metric value is greater than the quality metric value, the handover controller may command the user device to perform a handover that switches the user device from communicating with the current base station to communicating with the adjacent base station. |
| US10368280B2 |
Method for controlling handover, user equipment, base station, and radio communication system
Provided is a method for controlling a handover from a first base station to a second base station by a user equipment that performs radio communication over a communication channel formed by aggregating a plurality of component carriers, wherein scheduling information on each component carrier is transmitted to the user equipment according to either of a straight scheduling method and a cross scheduling method, and the method includes at the first base station, commanding first the user equipment to perform a handover from the first base station to the second base station on a second component carrier to be operated according to the straight scheduling method in the second base station, when it is determined that a handover on a first component carrier following the cross scheduling method is to be executed. |
| US10368277B2 |
Method for transmitting data by terminal in wireless communication system supporting high-speed uplink, and apparatus for same
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for transmitting data by a terminal in a wireless communication system supporting high-speed uplink transmission, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting or receiving a signal to or from a serving cell by a terminal in a state where the terminal is in radio resource control (RRC) connection with the serving cell; performing measurements for the serving cell and a neighboring cell; and transmitting data to the neighboring cell on the basis of the measurements in a state where RRC connection with the serving cell is established. |
| US10368273B2 |
Method and system for supporting fast recovery of user equipment
A method for supporting fast recovery of a User Equipment (UE) includes performing, by a serving base station, UE context synchronization for one or more other base stations in a related small cell cluster when a UE accesses the serving base station, performing, by a base station that the UE performs a radio resource control (RRC) connection re-establishment, the RRC connection re-establishment for the UE according to UE context saved in a synchronization process. The present also discloses another method and system for supporting UE fast recovery. By applying the technical solution disclosed by the present disclosure, when the UE moves in a small cell scenario, the UE can be recovered quickly in the case of a failure, so as to avoid the UE returns to an idle mode, avoid data loss, guarantee business continuity, and improve UE experience. |
| US10368271B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting synchronization signals for a moving cell
Disclosed is a method of transmitting a synchronization signal from a moving cell base station in a wireless communication system. The present invention includes mapping a moving cell synchronization signal sequence generated on a basis of a sequence assigned for a moving cell to a frequency region and transmitting the mapped moving cell synchronization signal sequence. Moreover, the moving cell synchronization signal sequence may be mapped to the frequency region different from a prescribed frequency region for transmitting a synchronization signal for a user equipment unsupportive of the moving cell. |
| US10368270B2 |
Method and apparatus for accessing a random access channel by selectively using dedicated or contention-based preambles during handover
A method and apparatus for accessing a random access channel (RACH) during handover are disclosed. A handover procedure is initiated and a maximum handover interruption timer is activated. A dedicated preamble is transmitted in an attempt to access the RACH on a condition that the dedicated preamble is reserved in a current random access opportunity and the maximum handover interruption timer has not expired. A contention-based preamble is transmitted in an attempt to access the RACH on a condition that a dedicated preamble is not reserved in a current random access opportunity. If the maximum handover interruption timer has expired, a contention-based preamble is transmitted in an attempt to access the RACH. |
| US10368269B2 |
Bandwidth determination for multiple user transmission in a high efficiency wireless LAN
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for determining a bandwidth for Multi-User (MU) transmission in a High Efficiency WLAN (HEW). According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for transmitting by a Station (STA) to an Access point (AP) an uplink Physical layer Protocol Data Unit (PPDU) frame in a WLAN may be provided. The method may include receiving a trigger frame including bandwidth information, the trigger frame eliciting a transmission of the uplink PPDU frame including a data unit of the STA and at least one data unit of at least one other STA, and transmitting the data unit of the STA in the uplink PPDU frame, based on an available bandwidth of the STA and a bandwidth indicated by the bandwidth information included in the trigger frame. |
| US10368266B2 |
Efficient uplink scheduling mechanisms for dual connectivity
The present disclosure mainly relates to improvements for the buffer status reporting and the logical channel prioritization procedures performed in the UE, in scenarios where the UE is in dual connectivity and the PDCP layer of the UE is shared in the uplink for MeNB and SeNB. According to the present disclosure, a ratio is introduced according to which the buffer values for the PDCP are split in the UE between the SeNB and the MeNB according to said ratio. |
| US10368265B2 |
Enhanced mechanism of buffer status reporting to multiple schedulers in a wireless network
Apparatus and method are provided to enhance buffer status report (BSR) to multiple schedulers with inter base station carrier aggregation. In one novel aspect, the UE calculates a buffer size value, detects a BSR trigger event, selects one or more base stations (BSs) to send the BSR reports and generates the BSR reports for the selected one or more BSs. In one embodiment, one BS is selected based on predefined criteria. In other embodiments, multiple base stations are selected. In one embodiment, the same contents for BSR are generated. In another embodiment, different BSR reports are generated for different base stations from which the UE receives UL grants. In one novel aspect, the UE calculates a buffer size value and determines if a budget BSR triggering criteria is satisfied. The UE triggers budget BSR procedure by sending a budget BSR report to a selected base station based on predefined thresholds. |
| US10368264B2 |
Method for triggering a buffer status reporting in dual connectivity and a device therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and a device for triggering a buffer status reporting in dual connectivity, the method comprising: configuring a threshold value for a PDCPentity associated with a first MAC entity for a first eNB and a second MAC entity for a second eNB for a radio bearer; checking, by the PDCP entity, whether an amount of uplink data available for transmission in the PDCP entity is less than the threshold value; and indicating, by the PDCP entity, that the amount of uplink data available for transmission in the PDCP entity is ‘0’ to the second MAC entity, if the amount of uplink data available for transmission in the PDCP entity is less than the threshold value. |
| US10368261B2 |
Synchronization method and apparatus for D2D communication
A synchronization method and an apparatus for Device-to-Device (D2D) communication in a User Equipment (UE) are provided. The method includes comparing a reception power of a signal received from an evolved Node B (eNB) with a first reference power, if the reception power is less than the first reference power, generating and transmitting a synchronization signal for D2D communication by operating as a synchronization reference UE, comparing the reception power of a signal received from the eNB with a second reference power, and if the reception power is greater than or equal to the first reference power and less than the second reference power, relaying a synchronization signal received from the eNB by operating as a synchronization relaying UE. |
| US10368260B2 |
Method and UE for measuring CSI-RS
An example of the present disclosure provides a method and User Equipment (UE) apparatus for measuring a Channel State Indication (CSI)-Reference Signal (RS), by utilizing multiple CSI-RS resources, which includes: receiving, by a User Equipment (UE), a signaling, in which the signaling indicates a multiple CSI-RS resource combination, which corresponds to a CSI-RS Reference Signal Receiving Power (RSRP), and/or, a CSI-RS Reference Signal Receiving Quality (RSRQ), and corresponding configuration information; obtaining, by the UE, a resource location corresponding to the obtained multiple CSI-RS resource combination, and the corresponding configuration information from the signaling; measuring, by the UE, the CSI-RS at the corresponding resource location, and reporting a measurement result. |
| US10368253B2 |
System and method for managing dual connectivity with dynamic anchor cell selection
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining dual connectivity values for neighbor cells of a serving cell of a wireless network. A dual connectivity capability is determined of a wireless device that engages in wireless communications coordinated by the serving cell. A target cell of the neighbor cells is determined based on a dual connectivity value. Initiation of a dual connectivity service is facilitated based on the wireless device via the target cell, wherein the target cell serves as a master cell of the dual connectivity service, and wherein the dual connectivity service includes exchanging user plane messages between the wireless device, the master cell and a secondary cell of the wireless network. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10368249B2 |
Modeling fiber cabling associated with cell sites
Systems and method for creating a three-dimensional (3D) model of a cell site and associated fiber connectivity for one or more of a cell site audit, a site survey, and cell site planning and engineering include determining fiber connectivity at or near the cell site; obtaining first data capture of the fiber connectivity at or near the cell site; obtaining second data capture of paths of the fiber connectivity from the cell site; obtaining third data capture of the cell site including a cell tower, associated cell site components on the cell tower, one or more buildings, and surrounding geography around the cell site; utilizing the first data capture, the second data capture, and the third data capture to develop the 3D model; and utilizing the 3D model to perform the one or more of the site audit, the site survey, and the cell site planning and engineering. |
| US10368248B2 |
Dynamic link-budget monitoring and graphical display
The presently disclosed subject matter includes: calculating link-budget of at least one antenna on-board a vehicle with respect to at least one target antenna; the link-budget comprises a respective link-budget value assigned to each pixel in a collection of pixels, where each pixel in the collection of pixels represents a respective radiation vector in a three-dimensional space around the at least one antenna; determining for each pixel in the collection of pixels, compliance of the respective link-budget value with a sensitivity threshold value of the transceiver, thereby obtaining a respective antenna envelope of the at least one on-board antenna; displaying on a computer display device graphical representation of a pixel map representing at least the respective antenna envelope; continuously monitoring dynamics of the input data for repeatedly updating the pixel map, and displaying an updated graphical representation of the pixel map. |
| US10368243B1 |
System and method for authentication and sharing of subscriber data
A wireless communication service subscriber authentication platform includes a processor, memory, and an application stored in the memory that, when executed by the processor: receives a request to authenticate a user from an enterprise (the request identifies a phone number of a user equipment device (UE) and an identity of a mobile communication service subscriber associated with the UE); determines a wireless communication service provider that provides wireless communication service to the UE based on the phone number of the UE; sends a request for information about the mobile communication service subscriber to the wireless communication service provider (the information request comprises the phone number of the UE and the identity of the subscriber); receives information from the wireless communication service provider determined to provide service to the UE; and sends an authentication response to the enterprise. The enterprise completes a transaction with the subscriber based on the authentication response. |
| US10368241B1 |
Security for mobile and stationary electronic systems
An automated system and method for electronic systems is disclosed providing proactive and anticipatory autonomous security procedures for mobile device and stationary environments including hybrid security and authentication mechanisms. |
| US10368237B2 |
Terminal, processing apparatus, processing system, and non-transitory computer readable medium
A terminal includes a connection unit, an acquisition unit, a memory, a detector, and a transmitting unit. The connection unit connects the terminal to a processing apparatus through a first communication channel for wireless communication using connection information. The acquisition unit acquires identification information of the processing apparatus. The memory stores the connection information for the first communication channel and the identification information such that the connection information is associated with the identification information. The detector detects that the connection to the processing apparatus through the first communication channel is cut off. The transmitting unit transmits, in a case where the detector detects that the connection to the processing apparatus is cut off, connection information used when the processing apparatus is connected to the terminal to the processing apparatus via a second communication channel using the connection information and the identification information stored in the memory. |
| US10368231B1 |
SIM card selection
One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, an instruction to perform a task; selecting, responsive to the receiving and from at least two Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards associated with the information handling device, a SIM card; and performing, using at least the selected SIM card, the task. Other aspects are described and claimed. |
| US10368228B2 |
Terminal discovery method and device
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a terminal discovery method and a device, and relate to the field of communications technologies, to resolve a problem that a process of filtering a user code word is relatively complex when a terminal needs to monitor multiple terminals. |
| US10368226B2 |
Method of updating a location information representing a physical location of a communication device, a computer program product for executing the method, and a communication system for updating the location information
A method of updating a location information, which represents a physical location of a communication device (2), is generated by a location source (1), and sent from the location source (1) via a location object generating unit (1A, 2A) and a cache unit (3A) to a location consumer (4), comprises caching a first location information (6) in the cache unit (3A), monitoring of a second location information (60) received subsequently to the first location information (6) at the location object generating unit (1A, 2A) by the location object generating unit (1A, 2A) to detect an invalid location information, and, triggered by the detection of an invalid location information (30, 50, 70), sending a location object (31, 51, 61, 71, 81) generated by the location object generating unit (1A, 2A) from the location object generating unit (1A, 2A) to the cache unit (3A), wherein the location object (31, 51, 61, 71, 81) comprises an invalidation information (85-88) indicating that a location information (6, 83) sent prior to the location object (31, 51, 61, 71, 81) is invalid such that, when the location object (31, 51, 61, 71, 81) is received at the cache unit (3A), the cached first location information (6) is discarded by the cache unit (3A). |
| US10368222B2 |
Self-directing node
Lost, misplaced, incorrectly delivered, and damaged assets are a common occurrence in shipment or asset tracking. Disclosed are various embodiments concerning a battery-less or intermittent battery use environments in which a node uses internal logic (e.g., circuitry and/or software) that, based at least in part on sensor information and stored information regarding the history of the node, may track events that have occurred to the node. The node may be responsive to events and determine whether exceptions have occurred that require attention. For example, detecting damage might cause the node to update an output to indicate the node and associated material, if any, needs to be rerouted to address the exception. |
| US10368220B2 |
Method and arrangements for MTC communication
A server for controlling user MTC devices. The server ascertains if a user MTC device has an IP connection to a cellular access network, and if so, sends a message to trigger the user MTC device to initiate an application defined in the message. If a user MTC device does not have an IP connection, the server ascertains if the user MTC device is a mobile or a stationary user MTC device, and for a stationary user MTC device, the server sends a message to the cellular access network to trigger the user MTC device to initiate an IP connection, and for a mobile user MTC device, waits until the user MTC device has an IP connection, and for both kinds of user MTC devices, when the user MTC device has an IP connection, transmits a message to the user MTC device to initiate an application defined in the message. |
| US10368219B2 |
System and method for EUICC personalization and network provisioning
A method is provided for self-provisioning and personalization of a companion device. A primary user device receives input to initiate a cellular service activation process for a companion device, wherein the companion device includes a preloaded version of a service provider application for facilitating remote provisioning. The primary device provides, to the companion device, an updated version of the service provider application that replaces the preloaded version. The primary device receives, from the companion device, an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) identifier for the companion device and forwards the eUICC identifier to a network device and an identifier for the primary device. When the network device verifies that the cellular service activation for the companion device can be provisioned, the primary device receives an activation code for the companion device to use to initiate a request for a new line of service for the eUICC identifier and forwards the activation code to the companion device. |
| US10368210B2 |
Service processing method, terminal device, and service roaming network
A service processing method includes determining, by a first local terminal, whether a service needs to be roamed, and when the service needs to be roamed, transferring, by the first local terminal, the service to a second local terminal, where the second local terminal is in communication with the first local terminal using a first network. Local terminals in the first network are interconnected, such that service roaming can be implemented. The first network is a locally interconnected network, roaming does not need to be controlled by an operator network, and the local terminal can control the roaming. |
| US10368205B2 |
Providing, organizing, and managing location history records of a mobile device
Methods and systems for providing information associated with a location history of a mobile device to one or more applications are disclosed. A mobile device generates one or more location history records based on one or more locations of the mobile device, each location history record comprising one or more points of interest and a duration at the one or more points of interest, receives an information request from at least one application, determines a subset of the one or more location history records that meet criteria from the information request, determines a level of permission for the at least one application based on the information request and the subset of the one or more location history records, and provides information associated with the subset of the one or more location history records to the at least one application based on the level of permission. |
| US10368203B1 |
System and a method for entity tracking
A system and method for monitoring and tracking entities in one or more transit points is provided. The present invention provides for receiving one or more types of signaling functions associated with an entity in response to a code generated by a transmitter device. The code comprises a unique transmitter ID associated with a unique entity ID. Further, the invention provides for ascertaining validity of at least one type of signaling function and generating a time stamped record of at least one type of signaling function. Further, the invention provides for processing the code with tracking data to generate an event message. The tracking data comprises at least location of the entity along with other parameters associated with the entity. Further, the invention provides for extracting the unique entity ID and tracking data associated with the entity from the event message, and generating a tracking file. |
| US10368202B1 |
Method and system for wireless device communication
A method, system and apparatus for wireless device communication. A wireless device may be engaged in a wireless data communication session within a local geographic region. The wireless device may be tracked within the local geographic region. The targeted information may be provided to the wireless device regarding the local geographic region based on the tracking of the wireless device. |
| US10368201B2 |
Personal monitoring using a remote timer
Method and apparatus for monitoring the status and location of personnel using a remote timer. In some embodiments, a method includes logging in, through a network accessible device, a geo position of a subject to initiate a monitored session associated with the subject. A countdown timer of a remote server is initiated to denote a monitored time interval, the remote server in communication with the network accessible device over a network. A notification is generated and transmitted across the network to a monitoring device responsive to a conclusion of the monitored time interval. |
| US10368200B2 |
Device and method for position measurement in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for position measurement in a wireless communication system. An operating method of a terminal in the wireless communication system includes transmitting a signal for requesting for positioning, and receiving positioning signals for the positioning of the terminal from a plurality of other terminals. |
| US10368199B2 |
Location sharing
Geographic location data is sent from a first device to a second device with a modified message to signal the presence of geographic location data associated with the message. The message can include (or attach) the geographic location data or file, or the message can include a link to a network-based resource which the second device can use to obtain the geographic location data. In some implementations, when a user of the first device views a location on a map display of the first device, a graphical user interface is presented to allow the user to select an option to share the geographic location with the second device. The second device receives geographic location data or a link from the first device which can trigger a map display on the second device showing the location of the first device and, optionally, the location of the second device. |
| US10368198B2 |
Method for requesting transportation services
A method for safely and efficiently requesting transportation services through the use of mobile communications devices capable of geographic location is described. Individual and package transportation may be provided. New customers may be efficiently serviced, and the requester and transportation provider locations may be viewed in real time on the mobile devices. |
| US10368195B2 |
Electronic device in wireless communication system and wireless communication method
The present disclosure relates to an electronic device in a wireless communication system and a wireless communication method. The electronic device comprises: one or more processing circuits, wherein the processing circuits are configured to execute the following operations: acquiring an on/off state of a small cell base station in a pre-determined geographical area; and on the basis of the acquired on/off state of the small cell base station, generating reconfiguration information about a positioning reference signal (PRS) used for the small cell base station in the pre-determined geographical area, so as to position user equipment in the pre-determined geographical area. By using the electronic device and the wireless communication method in the present disclosure, an existing PRS signal can be reconfigured, so as to improve the positioning accuracy, and achieve the purpose of accelerating the positioning process. |
| US10368193B2 |
Techniques for sharing a device location via a messaging system
A computer-implemented method may include receiving, in a messaging client executing on a first client device, a location request from a second client device; determining whether the second client device is authorized to send the location request to the first client device; starting a timer in response to receiving the location request when the second client device is authorized; and sending a location of the first client device to the second client device when the timer expires. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10368190B2 |
Physical and virtual phone mobility
A physical and virtual phone mobility system enables application tasks and resources to be shared between a mobile device and a desktop device by hosting a virtual mobile device on the desktop device when the mobile device is determined to be within a predetermined proximity of the desktop device. The local resources available to the mobile device that are typically used to perform a given application task are compared with resources that are available to the desktop device. At least partial execution of the application may be transferred, along with some state information in some cases, from the mobile device to the desktop device based on the results of the comparison according to one or more transfer rules. |
| US10368189B2 |
Device and method for directing employee movement
Described is a system for directing employee movement to maintain a minimum distance between any two employees on a sales floor, and maximize employee coverage on the sales floor. The system includes a first mobile computing device carried by a first employee. The first mobile computing device includes a proximity detection module that detects the proximity of a second mobile computing device carried by a second employee. If it is determined that the distance between the first and the second employee is too small, the first mobile computing device will output a motion direction instruction to the first employee, telling the first employee to change direction, thus increasing the distance between the first and the second employee. The mobile computing devices can be in communication with a base station that receives proximity information and helps coordinate employee coverage and motion direction instructions. |
| US10368188B2 |
Systems and methods for identifying location-based services
Methods and systems to perform location-based services using a mobile application on a mobile computing device are discussed. A user uses the mobile computing device to scan a machine-readable element. The mobile application is configured to decode the machine-readable element to identify available types of services that are supported in a location of the machine-readable element. A services management framework determines available ordered services in the location-based on the available types of services. |
| US10368187B2 |
Systems and methods for identifying available location-based services
Described in detail herein are methods and systems to identify available location-based services using a mobile application on a mobile computing device. The mobile application receives a code from a location-specific computing device and uses the code to identify available types of services supported at the location of the location-specific computing device. A services management framework determines what ordered services are available at the location. A user uses the mobile computing device to scan a machine-readable element at the location to initiate performance of at least one of the available ordered services. |
| US10368185B2 |
Mobile device location proofing
A computer implemented method, a computer program product and a computer system are disclosed that verify the location specified by a mobile device, for example when trying to gain access to a location-restricted service hosted by a computer system. This may be achieved by identifying at least one reference mobile device in the vicinity of the identified location of the first mobile device of which an identified location is to be verified, requesting from the at least one reference mobile device a reference location report including further pairing information identifying mobile devices with which the reference mobile device is paired; receiving the reference location report from the at least one reference mobile device; and verifying the location identification in a first location report received from the first mobile device by identifying the first mobile device in the further pairing information in the received at least one reference location report. |
| US10368183B2 |
Directivity optimized sound reproduction
An audio system is described that receives a piece of sound program content for playback from a content distribution system. The piece of sound program content may include a multi-channel dialog signal and a combined multi-channel music and effects signal. The audio system may determine a first set of directivity patterns for the multi-channel dialog signal and a second set of directivity patterns for the combined multi-channel music and effects signal. The first set of directivity patterns associated with channels of the dialog signal may have higher directivity indexes than the second set of directivity patterns associated with corresponding channels of the music and effects signal. By associating dialog components with a higher directivity than music and effects components, the system increases the intelligibility of dialog for a piece of sound program content while allowing music and effects to retain conventional directivity having a typical ratio of direct-to-reverberant sound energy. |
| US10368175B2 |
Hearing device comprising a feedback detection unit
A hearing device, e.g. a hearing aid, comprises a forward path for processing an electric signal representing sound including a) an input unit for receiving or providing an electric input signal representing sound, b) a signal processing unit, c) an output transducer for generating stimuli perceivable as sound to a user, d) a feedback detection unit configured to detect feedback or evaluate a risk of feedback via an acoustic or mechanical or electrical feedback path from said output transducer to said input unit and comprising d1) a magnitude and phase analysis unit for repeatedly determining magnitude, Mag, and phase, Phase, of said electric input signal and further parameters based thereon, and d2) a feedback conditions and detection unit configured to check criteria for magnitude and phase feedback condition, respectively, based on said values, and to provide a feedback detection signal indicative of feedback or a risk of feedback. |
| US10368174B2 |
Distributed phase locked loop in hearing instruments
A system, in some embodiments, comprises: an antenna; a receiver, coupled to the antenna, to receive wireless signals from another electronic device; a signal processor (SP) coupled to the receiver; and a phase locked loop (PLL), distributed among the receiver and the SP, to synchronize the frequency of a data sampling clock used by the SP with the frequency of a source clock determined by the receiver. |
| US10368171B2 |
Audio apparatus and audio output port
An audio apparatus includes an analog module that receives a digital left (L) channel signal and a digital right (R) channel signal and outputs first and second analog L signals and first and second analog R signals, a first output port that includes first to fifth conductors, through which the first and second analog L signals, the first and second analog R signals, and a ground voltage are provided, and a second output port that includes sixth to ninth conductors, through which the first and second analog L signals and the first and second analog R signals are provided. When an audio jack including first to third terminals is inserted into the first output port, the first and second conductors are connected to the first terminal, the third and fourth conductors are connected to the second terminal, and the fifth conductor is connected to the third terminal. |
| US10368167B2 |
Audio power circuit and method
An apparatus and method for controlling an audio power circuit. The audio power circuit includes an audio amplifier having a power input and a speaker connected to the audio amplifier. The audio power circuit also includes a control circuit configured to be connected to a battery and the power input and to control a supply of power to the power input. The audio power circuit further includes a thermal protection circuit connected between the audio amplifier and the speaker, the thermal protection circuit configured to generate a thermal protection signal and provide the same to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is further configured to control the supply of power based on the thermal protection signal. |
| US10368158B2 |
Earphone device that switched to an open-type or a closed-type earphone device
An earphone device comprises a casing, an earphone body and a switching unit. The casing includes an opening and an accommodating space, and the opening communicates with the accommodating space and an outside of the casing. The earphone body is disposed in the accommodating space. The switching unit is disposed on the casing. The switching unit can selectively seal or expose the opening to correspondingly switch the earphone device to an open-type earphone device or a closed-type earphone device. |
| US10368157B2 |
Adjustable earcup in continuous headband-spring headphone system
Various implementations include headphone systems. In one implementation, a headphone system includes: a pair of earcups; a continuous headband spring connecting the pair of earcups, the continuous headband spring having an internal slot with an opening along an inner surface thereof; and an adjustment apparatus coupled with one of the pair of earcups and the continuous headband spring, the adjustment apparatus having: a shoe coupled with the one of the pair of earcups and positioned in the internal slot; a tongue coupled with the shoe and extending at least partially along the continuous headband spring; and a resistance member coupled with the tongue for resisting movement of the tongue relative to the continuous headband spring. |
| US10368152B2 |
Microphone arrangement
The disclosure relates to a microphone arrangement comprising at least three groups of microphones that are mounted on a head-wearable support structure. The at least three groups of microphones comprising a first group of microphones with one or more microphones, a second group of microphones with one or more microphones, and a third group of microphones with one or more microphones, wherein the first group is mounted to a casing that accommodates signal transmission circuitry, the second group is mounted to slide with respect to the casing and the first group is mounted in a direction of a first axis. Furthermore, the third group comprises either at least one microphone that is arranged on the support structure so as to exhibit less sensitivity for sound coming from a user's mouth than for sound coming from a user's environment when the microphone arrangement is head-worn; or at least two microphones that are arranged symmetrically with respect to a user's head when the microphone arrangement is head-worn and that provide for a directionality that is orientated to the direction of a user's vision; or both. |
| US10368149B2 |
Methods and apparatus for a colorless directionless and super-channel contentionless (CDsC) optical network architecture
In some embodiments, a system includes a super-channel multiplexer (SCM) and an optical cross connect (OXC) switch. The SCM is configured to multiplex a set of optical signals into a super-channel optical signal with a wavelength band. The OXC switch is configured to be operatively coupled to the SCM and a reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) degree. The OXC switch is configured to be located between the SCM and the ROADM degree and the OXC switch, the SCM, and the ROADM degree are configured to be included in a colorless, directionless, and contentionless (CDC) optical network. The OXC switch is configured to switch, based on the wavelength band, the super-channel optical signal to an output port from a set of output ports of the OXC switch. The OXC switch is configured to transmit the super-channel optical signal from the output port to the ROADM degree. |
| US10368144B2 |
Method and device for transmitting and receiving broadcast signal
The present invention relates to a device and a method for transmitting and receiving a broadcast signal including a subtitle service. Provided in one embodiment of the present invention is a method for transmitting a broadcast signal, comprising the steps of: generating a broadcast signal including video data and subtitle data; and transmitting the generated broadcast signal. According to the embodiment of the present invention, a transmission stream providing a digital broadcast subtitle service using XML subtitles can be transmitted. |
| US10368142B2 |
Delivery of content and priority messages
Herein described are at least a system, computer readable storage media, and method for resuming consumption of content which was interrupted by a high priority message. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving the message while tuned to a first communications channel for receiving content, and transmitting a first signal responsive to detecting the start of the message. The first signal may pause delivery of the content, and may determine a location in the content corresponding to the start of the message. The method may further transmit a second signal responsive to detecting an end of the message, and trigger a resumption of delivery of the content starting at the indexed location. |
| US10368140B2 |
Information processing method and apparatus, terminal and storage medium
An information processing method performed at a terminal includes: while playing a video on a display device of the terminal, obtaining a first input operation of a user, and selecting an object from a current frame played in the video corresponding to the first input operation of the user; obtaining, from the current frame played in the video, identification information of the object corresponding to the first input operation of the user; obtaining attribute information of the object according to the identification information of the object; identifying, from the video, a preset video segment including the current frame; and replaying the video segment on the display device while displaying the attribute information of the object. |
| US10368139B2 |
Received path delay mechanism
A reception device comprising: at least one receiver and a corresponding delay buffer configured to receive portions of data for at least one data stream; wherein based on a request to switch from decoding delayed data portions retrieved from a host device from a first time point to decoding delayed data portions from a different, second time point, the request received while the controller is configured to receive the delayed data portion from said first time point for decoding; the controller is configured to; (a) identify one or more second-time-point delayed data portions to request from the host device; (b) request the one or more identified second-time-point delayed data portions; and (c) while one or both of requesting and receiving the one or more second-time-point delayed data portions, requesting one or more delayed data portions corresponding to the first time. |
| US10368137B2 |
System for presenting video information and method therefor
A system and method for scrolling through a media file is presented. Playback of a media file is initiated. An instruction is received an instruction to enter an expanded view mode. The expanded view mode can include an information view mode and a poster mode. In the information view mode, a variety of information about the media file is displayed, including a synopsis, cast information, and the like. In the poster mode, a variety of graphical images are displayed, each representing a different media file and configured to resemble a movie poster. The media files can be trailers or other type of previews. There can be a method for a user to add a preview to a wishlist or order the media file represented by the preview. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10368134B2 |
Live content streaming system and method
A live media streaming system and method is presented herein. The system and method includes broadcasting a live media stream in at least one of a plurality of themed broadcasting channels, the live media stream being transmitted from a broadcasting device corresponding to a broadcasting user. A jump zone (a physical region or area) is selected or defined based upon predetermined jump zone criteria corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of themed broadcasting channels. Further, a next broadcasting user is selected, wherein the user is located within the physical geographic region of the jump zone. Once the next broadcasting user is selected, a live media stream is broadcasted from the next user's broadcasting device. |
| US10368129B2 |
Method of processing video data, device, computer program product, and data construct
The invention relates to a method of processing video data, a device (102) and a computer program product for implementing said method, and a data construct including video data processed by said method. The method processes unprocessed video data into processed video data, said unprocessed video data being provided by picking up (112) sequential images of a situation or scene (100), and includes the steps of: applying a motion and gesture recognition technology (114) in real time to said situation or scene; identifying undesirable image contents contained in said unprocessed video data, based on a result of said motion and gesture recognition, said undesirable image contents preferably including inappropriate body expression (128-132) such as obscene gestures or indecent exposures, and providing content information relating to any identified undesirable age contents; and using said content information to produce said processed video data. |
| US10368128B2 |
Memory allocation type for media buffer
Methods and devices for allocating memory for use with a camera resources may include receiving camera resource requests from application plurality of applications to use a camera resource. The methods and devices may include determining a memory type to allocate to the applications for the camera resource based on the camera resource request and compatibility information of the camera resource. The methods and devices may include determining a buffer and a buffer type to provide each of the applications based on an access mode of the camera resource, wherein the buffer type comprises one or more of a shared type, a copy type, and a secure type. The methods and devices may include providing the application access to the buffer based on the determination. |
| US10368125B2 |
Method and system for efficient communication
Methods and apparatus for efficiently directing communications are disclosed. On example entails receiving, from a mobile terminal, a communication directed to a cellular communication network, the communication being received in an alternative channel that differs from a channel of the cellular communication network. The communication is then converted for a relayed communication to the cellular communication network on behalf of the mobile terminal, the relayed communication being made through the cellular communication network. |
| US10368124B2 |
Real-time audience measurement system
Techniques for real-time audience measurement are provided. The techniques include instant message protocol in a DVR environment to obtain real-time audience measurement data to modify the scheduled recording time of a media content in real-time, to bookmark in real-time, and to gather audience ratings on commercials and viewership in real-time. |
| US10368119B2 |
Method, device and computer program product for outputting a transport stream
A method comprising: receiving, via a distribution channel, video data having an identifier that identifies a position within a video and an address defining a location of a stored playlist. The method also comprises obtaining from a server a playlist in response to a user input, where the playlist includes location information identifying a location of a stored transport stream. The method also comprises receiving the transport stream from the location identified in the playlist over a network, and displaying the obtained transport stream. |
| US10368116B2 |
Roll-off parameter determining method and module
A roll-off parameter determining module disposed at a receiving terminal is provided. The receiving terminal receives first roll-off information of a first frame and second roll-off information of a second frame. The first frame is adjacent to the second frame. The module for determining a roll-off parameter includes: a register unit; a first determining unit, determining whether one of the first roll-off information and the second roll-off information includes a first data type, and generating a first roll-off parameter indicator; a second determining unit, determining whether one of the first roll-off information and the second roll-off information includes a second data type and outputting a second roll-off parameter indicator; and a look-up table (LUT) unit, looking up an LUT according to the first roll-off parameter indicator and a second roll-off parameter indicator to output a roll-off parameter. |
| US10368108B2 |
Downstream video composition
A video source, a display and a method of processing multilayered video are disclosed. The video source decodes a multilayered video bit stream to transmit synchronized streams of decompressed video images and corresponding overlay images to an interconnected display. The display receives separate streams of video and overlay images. Transmission and reception of corresponding video and overlay images is synchronized in time. A video image received in the display can be selectively processed separately from its corresponding overlay image. The video image as processed at the display is later composited with its corresponding overlay image to form an output image for display. |
| US10368105B2 |
Metadata describing nominal lighting conditions of a reference viewing environment for video playback
Innovations in the areas of generating, parsing, and using metadata that describes nominal lighting conditions of a reference viewing environment for video playback are presented herein. In various examples described herein, metadata includes parameters that describe the nominal lighting conditions (e.g., level of ambient light, color characteristics of ambient light) of a reference viewing environment. By conveying a representation of the nominal lighting conditions of the reference viewing environment (e.g., one assumed when mastering image content), a transmitter system can enable a receiver system to adapt its local display of the image content. Upon receiving image content and the metadata, the receiver system can identify characteristics of the actual viewing environment, use the metadata to determine whether the actual viewing environment matches the reference viewing environment, and, if not, adjust sample values of the image content, adjust a display device, or adjust lighting conditions of the actual viewing environment. |
| US10368100B2 |
Video data decoding method and video data decoding apparatus
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for decoding video data. The method for decoding video data includes receiving coded video data including multi-view video data and depth data corresponding to the video data, acquiring motion data for inter-view prediction of a coding unit of the coded video data from the depth data, and performing inter-view prediction based on the motion data, and restoring video data according to the multi-view video data including the coding unit and the depth data based on the motion prediction. |
| US10368097B2 |
Apparatus, a method and a computer program product for coding and decoding chroma components of texture pictures for sample prediction of depth pictures
A method comprising decoding one or both chroma components of a coded texture picture into one or two decoded chroma sample arrays, obtaining a reference sample array on the basis of said one or two decoded chroma sample arrays, and forming a decoded depth view component on the basis of said reference sample array; encoding one or two chroma components of a texture picture into one or two coded chroma components and reconstructing one or two reconstructed chroma sample arrays, obtaining a reference sample array on the basis of said one or two reconstructed chroma sample arrays, and using the reference sample array as a reference for prediction in encoding of a depth view component. |
| US10368093B2 |
Line-based compression for digital image data
A method of compressing digital image data is provided that includes selecting an entropy code for encoding a line of pixels in the digital image data, wherein the entropy code is selected from a plurality of variable length entropy codes, using spatial prediction to compute a pixel predictor and a pixel residual for a pixel in the line of pixels, and selectively encoding the pixel residual using one of the entropy code or run mode encoding. |
| US10368091B2 |
Block flipping and skip mode in intra block copy prediction
Innovations in the area of encoding or decoding of blocks using intra block copy (“BC”) prediction improve coding efficiency for intra-BC-predicted blocks in many situations. For example, some of the innovations relate to block flipping in which an intra-BC-predicted block is flipped relative to a reference region, which can be indicated by a block vector (“BV”) value. Other innovations relate to signaling of a skip mode in which a current intra-BC-predicted block uses a signaled BV differential but lacks residual data. |
| US10368090B2 |
Intra-prediction method, and encoder and decoder using same
The present invention relates to an intra-prediction method and to an encoder and decoder using same. The intra-prediction method according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: deriving a prediction mode of a current block; and generating a prediction block with respect to the current block on the basis of the prediction mode of the current block. When the prediction mode of the current block is an intra-angular prediction mode, values of boundary samples from among left boundary samples and upper boundary samples of the prediction block, which are not positioned in a prediction direction of the intra-angular prediction mode, are derived on the basis of reference samples positioned in the prediction direction of the intra-angular prediction mode, and on the basis of adjacent reference samples. |
| US10368089B2 |
Video encoding method and apparatus, and video decoding method and apparatus
Disclosed are a video encoding method and a video decoding method. A multilayer video encoding method comprises the steps of: performing an interlayer prediction for a picture of each layer constituting a multilayer video; determining a reference layer to which the picture of each layer refers, on the basis of the result of the interlayer prediction; and adding reference layer information of each layer to a parameter set including the information which is commonly applied to the layers included in the multilayer video. |
| US10368087B2 |
Dynamic reload of video encoder motion estimation search window under performance/power constraints
A processing apparatus is provided that includes an encoder configured to encode current frames of video data using previously encoded reference frames and perform motion searches within a search window about each of a plurality of co-located portions of a reference frame. The processing apparatus also includes a processor configured to determine, prior to performing the motion searches, which locations of the reference frame to reload the search window according to a threshold number of search window reloads using predicted motions of portions of the reference frame corresponding to each of the locations. The processor is also configured to cause the encoder to reload the search window at the determined locations of the reference frame and, for each of the remaining locations of the reference frame, slide the search window in a first direction indicated by the location of the next co-located portion of the reference frame. |
| US10368083B2 |
Picture order count based motion vector pruning
In general, this disclosure described techniques for pruning a list of motion vector prediction candidates based on picture order count (POC) values. A video coding device may be configured to generate the list of motion vector prediction candidates for a prediction unit (PU) of video data. The video coding device may prune a first motion vector prediction candidate from the list of motion vector prediction candidates when a POC value for a reference picture identified by the first motion vector prediction candidate is equal to a second POC value of a reference picture identified by a second motion vector prediction candidate in the list of motion vector prediction candidates. The video coding device may code the PU using the pruned list. |
| US10368082B2 |
Image processing device and image processing method
Provided is an image processing device including a control section configured to set, based on a first quantization parameter offset set for a chroma component of a first layer, a second quantization parameter offset for a chroma component of a second layer decoded with reference to the first layer, and an inverse quantization section configured to inversely quantize transform coefficient data of the chroma component of the second layer using a quantization parameter computed using the second quantization parameter offset set by the control section. |
| US10368077B2 |
Method and device for intra prediction
A method for decoding an image according to the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving and decoding MPM index information for indicating an MPM candidate which is to be used as an intra prediction mode of a current block; generating an MPM candidate list containing a plurality of MPM candidates for the current block; determining the MPM candidate indicated by the decoded MPM index information as the intra prediction mode of the current block, among the plurality of the MPM candidates which constitute the MPM candidate list; and generating a prediction block corresponding to the current block by performing intra prediction for the current block based on the determined intra prediction mode. |
| US10368066B2 |
Methods and systems for image intra-prediction mode management
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for ordering, communicating and applying pixel intra-prediction modes. |
| US10368064B2 |
Wireless transmission of real-time media
A method, for wireless transmission of real-time media from a source to a sink over a wireless transmission channel is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises encoding media as a plurality of sets of frames, wherein each set of frames includes a key-frame, wherein the media is encoded for the wireless transmission such that a time-required for transmission of the key-frame of each set of frames is less than or equal to a time-allocation for the wireless transmission; and wirelessly transmitting the media from the source device to the sink device. |
| US10368058B2 |
Method and apparatus for extending binocular camera positioning range
An apparatus for extending binocular camera positioning range includes: a rotatable base, a positioning module, a judging module, and a controlling module. The rotatable base is disposed on the binocular camera and drives a lens of the binocular camera to rotate. The positioning module calculates, in real time, spatial coordinates of the target to be positioned in the field of vision of the binocular camera according to an image of the target collected by the binocular camera. The judging module determines whether the target to be positioned will go out of the field of vision of the binocular camera soon according to the spatial coordinates. The controlling module may control the rotatable base to drive the lens of the binocular camera to rotate and adjust a direction of the lens of the binocular camera so that the field of vision of the binocular camera always covers the target. |
| US10368056B2 |
Depth data detection and monitoring apparatus
A depth data detection apparatus and monitoring apparatus are disclosed. The depth data detection apparatus has at least two infrared light generators (11, 12) alternately operating, thereby ensuring that each of the infrared light generators has a sufficient power-off time while ensuring continuous operation of the system, so that each infrared light generator can reach its service lift as much as possible. Different infrared light generators can project infrared beams with different angles and/or from different positions, and the depth information obtained can be fused with each other in order to acquire the depth information of the object to be measured more completely. In addition, different infrared light generators can also project infrared beams to different areas or the same area of the space to be measured for their respective purposes. |
| US10368055B2 |
Actor-mounted motion capture camera
The present invention relates to computer capture of object motion. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to capturing of facial movement or performance of an actor. Embodiments of the present invention provide a head-mounted camera system that allows the movements of an actor's face to be captured separately from, but simultaneously with, the movements of the actor's body. In many embodiments, multiple cameras are provided mounted on a bracket for placement on the head of an actor. In some embodiments, the cameras record grayscale images of an actor's face, which has been marked with dots of makeup. In many embodiments, the cameras record images of an actor's face from at least two angles. |
| US10368053B2 |
Structured light active depth sensing systems combining multiple images to compensate for differences in reflectivity and/or absorption
A receiver sensor captures a plurality of images, at two or more (different) exposure times, of a scene onto which a code mask is projected. The two or more of the plurality of images are combined by extracting decodable portions of the code mask from each image to generate a combined image. Alternatively, two receiver sensors, each at a different exposure time, are used to capture a plurality of images. The first and second images are then combined by extracting decodable portions of the code mask from each image to generate a combined image. Depth information for the scene may then be ascertained based on the combined image and using the code mask. |
| US10368052B2 |
Dynamic distribution of three-dimensional content
Methods, apparatuses, and software are disclosed for sending only a first video component (e.g., data comprising one of a left or right component) of content to a plurality of client devices. Further aspects provide for sending, responsive to a request from one of the plurality of client devices, both the first video component and a second video component (e.g., data comprising both of the left and right components) to one or more of the plurality of client devices. |
| US10368051B2 |
3D-HEVC inter-frame information hiding method based on visual perception
A 3D-HEVC inter-frame information hiding method based on visual perception includes steps of information embedding and information extraction. In the step of information embedding, the human visual perception characteristic is considered, stereo salient images are obtained by a stereo image salient model, and the stereo salient images are divided into salient blocks and non-salient blocks with an otsu threshold. The coding quantization parameters are modified according to different modulation rules for different regions. Then, based on the modified quantization parameters, the coding-tree-units are coded to complete the information embedding. In the step of information extraction, no original video is needed, no any side information needs to be transmitted, and the secret information can be blindly extracted. The present invention combines with the human visual perception characteristic, and selects P frames and B frames as embedded frames for effectively reducing the decrease of the stereo video subjective quality. |
| US10368050B2 |
Method and apparatus for distribution of 3D television program materials
Method, apparatus and computer readable media for receiving a multiprogram program transport service that includes one or more compressed video services and one or more 3D-2D conversion options, generating an uncompressed video signal by performing a decoding portion of a transcoding operation for one of the one or more of the video services, determining from the 3D-2D conversion option whether a 3D-2D conversion is to be performed, performing a scale conversion on the uncompressed video according to a specified type of 3D-2D conversion, generating a compressed video service by performing an encoding portion of a transcoding operation on the uncompressed video that has been scale converted, and generating a second multiprogram program transport service that includes the compressed video signal that has been 3D-2D converted. |
| US10368049B2 |
Light field display control method and apparatus, and light field display device
Embodiments of the present application disclose a light field display control method and apparatus and a light field display device. The light field display control method comprises: determining at least one depth distribution sub-region of content according to a display depth of field (DoF) range of a light field display device and depth distribution information of the content, wherein each depth distribution sub-region of the at least one depth distribution sub-region is located outside the display DoF range; and adjusting a focal length of a first lenslet according to at least the display DoF range and the depth distribution sub-region, wherein the first lenslet is a lenslet that is in a lenslet array of the light field display device and affects display of a first object, and the first object is a part, which is located in the depth distribution sub-region, of the content. The present application can improve display quality of an object, which is located in at least depth distribution sub-region outside the display DoF range, of content to be displayed or content being displayed. |
| US10368048B2 |
Method for the representation of a three-dimensional scene on an auto-stereoscopic monitor
An auto-stereoscopic monitor and method for the presentation of a three-dimensional scene on an auto-stereoscopic monitor, wherein a number of basic images of a scene is predefined, b) an image mask is predefined for each of the basic images, c) the individual basic images are weighted pixel by pixel or subpixel by subpixel with the values of the respectively associated image mask and are then added to form a raster image, d) the determined raster image is displayed on the screen of the auto-stereoscopic monitor, e) a current normal distance of the viewer from the monitor is determined, and f) a stretch factor is determined as a function of the determined current normal distance and a nominal distance off the screen, wherein the image masks are stretched or compressed in the direction of the horizontal image axis as a function of the stretch factor. |
| US10368044B2 |
Displaying DCI and other content on an enhanced dynamic range projector
Systems and methods of rendering DCI-compliant image data on Enhanced Dynamic Range (EDR) display systems are disclosed. One embodiment of an EDR projector system comprises a first modulator and a second modulator. One method for rendering DCI-compliant image data on an EDR projector system comprises: receiving input image data, said image data comprising a plurality of image formats; determining whether the input image data comprises DCI image data; if the input image data comprises DCI image data, then performing dynamic range (DR) processing on the DCI image data; and rendering the dynamic range processed DCI image data on the EDR projector system. One DR processing method is to set the first modulator to a desired luminance level—e.g., fully ON or a ratio of DCI max luminance to the EDR max luminance. In addition, a desired minimum level of luminance may be set for the EDR projector. |
| US10368036B2 |
Pair of parking area sensing cameras, a parking area sensing method and a parking area sensing system
A pair of parking area sensing cameras, comprising a first parking area sensing camera configured to monitor a first parking area and generate a parking area status of the first parking area and a second parking area sensing camera configured to monitor a second parking area and generate a parking area status of the second parking area. The first parking area sensing camera is configured to display the parking area status of the second parking area. |
| US10368029B2 |
Electronic device and method for projection of displayed content
An electronic device and method include receiving one of a plurality of projection-mode triggers, each projection-mode trigger having associated projection-mode display parameters, based on the received projection-mode trigger, initiating a projection mode at the electronic device, receiving, from an application, content information for display on a display of the electronic device, altering the content information based on the display parameters associated with the received one of the plurality of projection-mode triggers to generate altered content information, and displaying the altered content information on the display of the electronic device. |
| US10368028B2 |
Detection of an analog connection in a video decoder
A video and/or audio decoder provided with a first terminal for supplying an analog audio and/or video signal, including: a first circuit capable of supplying a digital signal which is an image of said analog signal; a digital-to-analog converter capable of receiving as an input said digital signal; an amplifier coupling a second output terminal of the digital-to-analog converter to the first terminal; and a second circuit capable of comparing a signal representative of the voltage or current level on the first terminal with a reference signal, and of deducing therefrom whether the first terminal is connected or not to an analog input terminal of a video signal display and/or audio signal playing device. |
| US10368024B2 |
Solid-state image sensor capable of restricting digital signal processing operation during time sensitive and heavy load periods, method of controlling the same, electronic device, and storage medium
A stacked-type solid-state image sensor including a first semiconductor layer in which an imaging pixel portion is implemented, and a second semiconductor layer in which a digital signal processing unit is implemented, comprises a first timing control unit configured to generate a drive timing signal of the imaging pixel portion, an A/D converter configured to convert an analog signal output from each pixel of the imaging pixel portion into a digital signal, a second timing control unit configured to generate a drive timing signal of the A/D converter; and a status generation unit configured to receive an event signal generated by at least one of the first timing control unit and the second timing control unit and generate a status signal to restrict an operation of the digital signal processing unit. |
| US10368021B2 |
Systems and methods for derivative sensing using filtering pixels
Embodiments of the technology disclosed herein provide filtering pixels for performing filtering of signals within the pixel domain. Filtering pixels described herein include a hybrid analog-digital filter within the pixel circuitry, reducing the need for computationally intensive and inefficient post-processing of images to filter out aspects of captured signals, and account for ineffectiveness of optical filters. |
| US10368008B2 |
Imaging apparatus and control method wherein auto bracket parameters and image processes applied are determined from image analysis
An imaging apparatus is provided which allows acquisition of a plurality of images in response to one instruction to generate images without requiring a user to perform complicated setting operations and advanced knowledge. A control unit in the imaging apparatus selects a photographing parameter to be changed for the auto bracketing from a plurality of photographing parameters based on a result of analysis on an image captured in advance by the imaging unit and sets a variance range of values of the selected photographing parameters based on a category instructed by a user. |
| US10368006B2 |
Information communication method
A method includes obtaining a destination of a user of a terminal device, and setting an exposure time of an image sensor included in the terminal device so that, in an image obtained by capturing a subject by the image sensor, a bright line corresponding to each of a plurality of exposure lines appears according to a change in luminance of the subject. The method also includes obtaining a bright line image including a plurality of bright lines, by capturing the subject that changes in luminance by the image sensor with the set exposure time, and obtaining identification information of the subject, by demodulating data specified by a pattern of the plurality of bright lines. The method includes obtaining a position of the terminal device, and displaying an arrow that indicates a direction from the position of the terminal device toward the destination on a map on the terminal device. |
| US10368003B2 |
Imaging device and time-lapse imaging method
The present invention provides an imaging device and a time-lapse imaging method capable of simply realizing time-lapse imaging using a pan and tilt mechanism. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, an imaging device includes a pan and tilt mechanism that rotates an imaging unit in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction relative to a device body, transmits a live view image to a smartphone, displays the live view image on a display and input unit, and receives an instruction input for specifying camerawork in time-lapse imaging using the display and input unit. Accordingly, the instruction input for specifying camerawork for performing time-lapse imaging using the pan and tilt mechanism can be simply input. The imaging device controls at least the pan and tilt mechanism based on the instruction input for specifying camerawork and controls the imaging unit to perform time-lapse imaging. |
| US10368002B2 |
Camera modules with autofocus and optical image stabilization functions
A camera module includes an image sensor, a lens assembly, and a mechanical actuator. The lens assembly is positioned to focus an image on the image sensor and includes a variable focus lens. The mechanical actuator causes relative translation between the lens assembly and the image sensor in each of an X-direction parallel to a first lateral axis and a Y-direction parallel to a second lateral axis. The first lateral axis is substantially perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens assembly, and the second lateral axis substantially perpendicular to each of the optical axis and the first lateral axis. The lens assembly is fixed relative to the image sensor in each of a first rotational direction about the first lateral axis and a second rotational direction about the second lateral axis. |
| US10368001B2 |
Image sensor controlling gyroscope sensor and imaging device including same
An image sensor includes; a pixel array including pixels providing pixel signals, a timing controller that controls exposure time for the pixels and generates a flag signal indicating a start and a stop for the exposure time, and a first connection pin configured to transfer the flag signal to a gyroscope sensor. |
| US10368000B2 |
Distance measurement device, distance measurement method, and distance measurement program
A distance measurement device includes an imaging optical system, an imaging unit, an emission unit, a derivation unit which performs a distance measurement to derive a distance to a subject based on a timing at which directional light is emitted by the emission unit and a timing at which reflected light is received by a light receiving unit, a shake correction unit which performs shake correction as correction of shake of the subject image caused by variation of an optical axis of the imaging optical system, and a control unit which performs control such that the shake correction unit does not perform shake correction or performs shake correction with a correction amount smaller than a normal correction amount determined in advance in a case of performing the distance measurement and performs shake correction with the normal correction amount in a case of not performing the distance measurement. |
| US10367997B2 |
Enriched digital photographs
In one embodiment, a method for taking an enriched digital photograph is described. The method includes a specially programmed physical device performing the following steps: automatically start capturing audio video data with a capture device; capturing a digital; photograph during the capture of the audio video data; and automatically stop capturing the audio video data. |
| US10367995B2 |
Imaging apparatus having control circuit that corresponds a region of first image data with second image data
An image generation apparatus and method includes a first imaging circuit that acquires first image data, a second imaging circuit that acquires second image data, a control circuit that searches a region corresponding to the first image data from the second image data, a designating circuit that limits a region in the second image data corresponding to the first image data by a touch operation designating a limited region in the second image data corresponding to the first image data, and a communication circuit that is provided in the second imaging circuit, transmits, upon receipt of an information acquiring operation, information obtained by analyzing the limited region or the corresponding region in the second image data to a server, and receives information relating to the first image data from the server. |
| US10367991B2 |
Focus adjustment device and control method of focus adjustment device
A focus adjustment device includes a focus detection region setting section, a direction determination section and control section. The focus detection region setting section sets focus detection regions which are different in size from one another. The direction determination section determines a movement direction of a focus lens to be in focus based on a change of the contrast caused by the movement of the focus lens. The control section repetitively determines whether determination results of the movement direction obtained in the respective focus detection regions are different. The control section inhibits a switchover of a focus adjustment operation when it is consecutively determined a predetermined number of times or more that the determination results of the movement direction are different, otherwise the control section does not inhibit the switchover. |
| US10367988B2 |
Data processing system executing predetermined data processing by plurality of apparatuses linking
A data processing system (S) is configured so as mutually register transmission destinations between devices performing communication. In addition, the data processing system (S) performs a predetermined communication procedure for communicating predetermined information to transition to a communication connection state establishing a mutual communication connection, and in the communication connection state, performs intermittent periodic communication every predetermined interval, where the communication connection state is maintained while periodic communication is maintained, and the communication connection state is released in a case of the periodic communication being interrupted, and in the state in which the communication connection state is released, controls the allowance of transition to the communication connection state again, according to a change state of contents of the predetermined information sent upon transitioning to the communication connection state, and the presence of a transmission destination recorded. |
| US10367987B2 |
System and method for sensor-driven automatic device interaction
A system and method for sensor-driven automatic device interaction, comprising a sensor aggregator that receives a plurality of sensor data from a plurality of hardware sensors, analyzes at least a portion of the sensor data, determines a sensor threshold, iteratively compares the results of the analysis to the sensor threshold, and directs the operation of a camera based on the results of the comparison. |
| US10367984B2 |
Method of forming camera module for vehicular vision system
A method of forming a camera module for a vehicular vision system includes providing a circuit board and providing a lens holder for holding a lens assembly. A lens holder and circuit board construction is placed in a first mold and datumed in the first mold by a portion of the lens holder. An inner molded construction is formed by molding an inner molding over the circuit board and a portion of the lens holder. The inner molded construction is placed in a second mold and datumed in the second mold by the portion of the lens holder. An outer molded construction is formed by molding an outer molding over the inner molding and over another portion of the lens holder. The outer molded construction may include a connector portion that is configured to connect to a connector end of a vehicular wire harness. |
| US10367981B2 |
Portable electronic device, image-capturing module thereof and carrier assembly thereof
The present invention provides a portable electronic device, and an image-capturing module thereof and a carrier assembly thereof. The image-capturing module includes a circuit substrate, an image-sensing chip, at least one electronic component, a package structure, and a lens assembly. The circuit substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface. The image-sensing chip is electrically connected to the circuit substrate, and the image-sensing chip has an image-sensing area. The at least one electronic component is disposed on the bottom surface of the circuit substrate and electrically connected to the circuit substrate. The package structure is disposed on the bottom surface of the circuit substrate to cover the at least one electronic component. The lens assembly includes a holder structure disposed on the top surface of the circuit substrate and a lens structure held by the holder structure and corresponding to the image-sensing area. |
| US10367979B2 |
Image processing apparatus, imaging apparatus, driver monitoring system, vehicle, and image processing method
An image processing apparatus includes an image acquiring unit and a controller. The image acquiring unit acquires a captured image capturing a subject illuminated by light from at least one light source. The controller generates adjustment information for adjusting an intensity of the light from the at least one light source on the basis of a size of a pupil of the subject determined from the captured image. |
| US10367978B2 |
Camera switching method and electronic device supporting the same
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a plurality of cameras that are arranged on at least one surface of the housing, a display that is arranged on at least one surface of the housing to display image data obtained through at least one of the cameras, a memory that is arranged inside the housing to store the image data, a processor that is arranged inside the housing and is electrically connected to the cameras, the display, and the memory, and a cover that is arranged to cover at least a portion of the housing such that the at least a portion of the housing is opened and closed to provide at least a first arrangement state or a second arrangement state. The processor is configured to determine an arrangement state of the cover in response to a request signal to set at least one camera among the cameras to a photographing ready state for obtaining the image data, and to switch a photographing unit from the at least one camera to at least one other camera based on the determination result. In addition, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible. |
| US10367971B2 |
Image processing apparatus detecting toner peeling area on crease in document and correcting pixel data
A crease detecting unit 13 detects a crease in a document image. A toner peeling detecting unit (a) detects as a toner peeling part a pixel area on the crease, the pixel area (a1) having a width of the predetermined number of pixels in a direction perpendicular to the crease, (a2) having a background color, and (a3) of which both sides are adjacent to at least two pixels in a direction perpendicular to the crease, the at least two pixels having a color other than the back ground color, and (b) corrects a pixel value of the toner peeling part on the basis of pixel values of at least two pixels adjacent to both sides of the pixel area. |
| US10367970B2 |
Image forming apparatus, recording medium, and image forming system
An image forming apparatus includes a communication interface capable of communication over a plurality of frequency bands and a controller configured to determine whether the content of communication of the communication interface satisfies a predetermined condition. The controller is configured to execute control for switching the frequency band of communication via the communication interface to another frequency band over the frequency bands when the content of communication of the communication interface satisfies a predetermined condition. |
| US10367969B2 |
Management system, image forming apparatus, management server, and recording medium
A management system includes an image forming apparatus and a management server. The management server manages the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus is configured to switch a constant connection with the management server by a protocol for the constant connection between enabling and disabling. The management server is configured to operate the image forming apparatus via the constant connection. |
| US10367959B2 |
Post processing apparatus
A post processing apparatus includes: a reader that reads paper on which an image is formed by an image forming apparatus to acquire a read image; a post processor that performs post processing on the paper; and a hardware processor that detects a position of an edge of the paper and a position of the image from the read image acquired by the reader, and controls a post processing position in the post processor on the basis of the position of the edge of the paper and the position of the image detected. |
| US10367957B1 |
Highly-scalable native fleet management
A method of providing native scalable management of a fleet of managed devices, which includes establishing a Trust Community, which includes a sub-set of the managed devices, organizing the Trust Community, configuring one of the managed devices in the organized Trust Community as a Root Device to publish files via a file sharing function, adding the Root Device to a distribution profile stored in a database, creating or downloading files via the Root Device, and sharing the files with other devices in the organized Trust Community via the Root Device. Any devices on hold or offline are placed in a temporary working area for reorganizing. Download and install schedules are set up on a per device or a bulk basis according to policies. Files are placed into a staging area before re-distribution and checked for security, integrity, and/or completeness via checksums, digitally signed certificates, and/or internal structure checks. |
| US10367956B2 |
Maintenance support device, image forming apparatus, maintenance support method, and non-transitory recording medium for storing computer readable program
A maintenance support device for supporting maintenance of an apparatus includes a communication interface configured to perform communication with the apparatus through a communication cable and to feed electric power to the apparatus; and an information obtaining portion configured to obtain from the apparatus, while the apparatus is fed with the electric power, pre-replacement individual identification information and post-replacement individual identification information for a target component for replacement work on the apparatus by communication using the communication interface. |
| US10367952B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing system, and computer readable medium therefor
An image processing apparatus is provided that includes a controller configured to control a communication device to transmit, to an information processing terminal device, image processing information indicating a specific one of image processing operations that has been selected at a time when the controller starts establishment of communication with the information processing terminal device, control the communication device to receive execution instructing information from the information processing terminal device, and control a specific one of image processing executing devices that corresponds to the received execution instructing information to execute the specific image processing operation in accordance with the received execution instructing information. |
| US10367951B2 |
Wireless ringer
Embodiments of the invention include a device and method for extending alerts for a wireless device. In one embodiment, a method for extending alerts for a wireless device includes linking the wireless device through a wireless connection with a wireless ringer module; wherein the wireless ringer module is removably coupled to a device having an interface for receiving and coupling with the wireless ringer module. The method further includes transmitting a signal to the wireless ringer that triggers an alert feature of the wireless ringer for notifying a user of an incoming communication in response to the wireless device receiving an indication of an incoming communication. |
| US10367949B2 |
Echo canceller device and voice telecommunications device
Disclosed is an echo canceller including: a false echo calculator that calculates false echo signals by performing a filtering operation using each of current and previous filter-coefficient groups which used by an adaptive filtering unit on a sequence of reception signals (x(n)); an evaluation value calculator that calculates evaluated values of an echo cancellation quantity on the basis of a voice-transmission signal (y(n)) and the false echo signals; a false echo selector that selects an estimated echo component from the false echo components on the basis of the evaluated values of the echo cancellation quantity; and a signal output unit (Sout) that outputs a residual signal (e(n)). |
| US10367945B2 |
Performing contextual analysis of incoming telephone calls and suggesting forwarding parties
A computer-implemented method includes: receiving, by a computing device, an incoming telephone call from a caller; identifying, by the computing device, a telephone number associated with the telephone call; obtaining, by the computing device, contextual data based on the telephone number, predicting, by the computing device, one or more reasons for the telephone call based on the contextual data; and displaying, by the computing device, the one or more reasons for the telephone call. |
| US10367943B2 |
Electronic system with group location mechanism and method of operation thereof
An electronic system includes: a communication unit configured to provide a conference bridge; a storage unit, coupled to the communication unit, configured to implement a code for the conference bridge; a control unit, coupled to the storage unit, configured to: determine a security setting for the conference bridge; and disconnect a connection from the conference bridge based on the security setting. |
| US10367934B2 |
Motor vehicle safe driving and operating devices, mechanisms, systems, and methods
A motor vehicle safe driving device that provides a secure location to hold and store one or more mobile electronic devices while they are in a motor vehicle, thereby preventing the hands-on use and visual distraction to the driver of the motor vehicle. Further, the motor vehicle safe driving device will monitor the location of mobile electronic devices while in a motor vehicle and if one is moved to close in proximity to the driver or if the display screen is shown to the driver, the motor vehicle safe driving device will render the display screen of the mobile electronic device black, and it can power-off the mobile electronic device. Further, the motor vehicle safe driving device can provide an all audible experience with all forms of communication. |
| US10367930B2 |
Speakerphone configuration for conferencing
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a speakerphone configuration for audio and/or video conferencing that includes a cavity underneath the speakerphone where cable ports are arranged. The arrangement of the cable ports are such that when a power plug is installed in the speakerphone, a telecommunication port is blocked, and vice versa. In addition, the port arrangement allows cables to attach to opposite walls in the cavity such that cables run parallel to each other within the cavity. The disclosed speakerphone may be daisy-chained together and function as a single unit. Therefore a speakerphone according to the disclosure may function as either a master unit, a mid unit, or an end unit in a string of speakerphones depending on how the speakerphone is wired. The port arrangement in the cavity increases ease for setup and daisy-chaining of multiple speakerphone units. |
| US10367929B2 |
System and method for connecting a user to business services
A system and method for interacting with a user receives a request from the user to be connected to a business. The system then checks to determine if a voice application has been prepared for that business, or to determine if there are any voice applications that are relevant to the goods and/or services provided by the business. If so, the system performs the voice application for the user, instead of connecting the user to the business. If no such voice applications exist, then the system proceeds to connect the user to the business. |
| US10367927B2 |
Wearable device with an antenna system
A wearable device and methods for using the same provided. In one embodiment, a wearable device includes an antenna disposed in a controller and/or a band. The antenna is an electrically conductive element with three connection points, defining three segments. With one of the connection points driven and the other two grounded, the antenna has characteristics of an inverted-F antenna along with a parasitic element between the two grounded points, parasitic element altering the antenna's directionality. In an embodiment, the antenna includes apertures through which portions of a shielded cable protrude to allow conductors in each cable portion to connect to the printed circuit board which is enclosed within the periphery of the antenna. The shields of the cable portions connect to a ground plane of the printed circuit board and both the shields and the ground plane of the printed circuit board act as a ground for the antenna. |
| US10367925B2 |
Method of communications in a network interconnecting at least two power generators, and corresponding interfacing device
A method is provided for communications in a network interconnecting at least two power generators, each power generator being connected to said network by at least one interfacing device capable of sending and receiving communications frames. The frames have at least one piece of supervision data and at least one piece of information data. The method includes an act of sending during which the same pieces of information data are sent at least twice, wherein two operations of sending frames have identical pieces of information data being separated in time by a predetermined time interval; and an act of receiving, implementing a systematic elimination of one of the frames received when two frames having identical pieces of information data have been received. |
| US10367921B2 |
Transmission apparatus, transmission method, reception apparatus, and reception method
The present technology relates to a transmission apparatus, a transmission method, a reception apparatus, and a reception method that efficiently broadcast IP packets to ensure a quick process. A transmission packet including the IP packet is transmitted and received. A header in the transmission packet is constituted of type information and length information. The type information expresses whether an IP header and a UDP header are compressed. The length information expresses a length of the transmission packet to transmit the IP packet including a UDP packet. A payload in the transmission packet is constituted of a destination IP address and a destination port number or a destination index made correspond to the destination IP address and the destination port number and a payload in the UDP packet. The present technology is, for example, applicable to the broadcast of the IP packets. |
| US10367918B2 |
System to dynamically adjust request values at a back-end application server
According to some embodiments, systems, methods, apparatus, computer program code and means may receive data streams from remote third-party administrator computer servers. A back-end application computer server may receive a set of requests from a first third-party administrator computer server, each request being associated with a request value. The back-end application server may retrieve a first set of pre-determined rules and automatically apply them to the set of requests, resulting in an adjusted request value and an overall value. The back-end computer server may then automatically transmit a settlement instruction, including the overall value, to an electronic transaction system, and render a transaction activity report display via a remote computer device, associated with the first third-party administrator computer server, including information about the set of requests, the adjusted request value along with an indication of a reason for the adjustment, and the overall value. |
| US10367915B2 |
Optimized image delivery over limited bandwidth communication channels
Large-scale images are retrieved over network communications channels for display on a client device by selecting an update image parcel relative to an operator controlled image viewpoint to display via the client device. A request is prepared for the update image parcel and associated with a request queue for subsequent issuance over a communications channel. The update image parcel is received from the communications channel and displayed as a discrete portion of the predetermined image. The update image parcel optimally has a fixed pixel array size, is received in a single and or plurality of network data packets, and were the fixed pixel array may be constrained to a resolution less than or equal to the resolution of the client device display. |
| US10367909B2 |
Method, device, and system for displaying information associated with a web page
Embodiments of the present application relate to a method, device, and system for displaying information. The method includes receiving a web page access request, in response to receiving the web page access request, displaying a first web page and obtaining designated information associated with the first web page, the first web page being associated with the web page access request and the designated information including content of the first web page, receiving an instruction to navigate to a second web page, in response to receiving the instruction to navigate to the second web page, communicating the designated information to a server associated with the second web page, and displaying the second web page, the second web page including information communicated by the server associated with the second web page. |
| US10367903B2 |
Security systems for mitigating attacks from a headless browser executing on a client computer
Computer systems and methods in various embodiments are configured for improving the security and efficiency of server computers interacting through an intermediary computer with client computers that may be executing malicious and/or autonomous headless browsers or “bots”. In an embodiment, a computer system comprises a memory; one or more processors coupled to the memory; a processor logic coupled to the memory and the one or more processors, and configured to: intercept, from a server computer, one or more original instructions to be sent to a browser of a client computer; send the one or more original instructions to the browser and one or more telemetry instructions, wherein the telemetry instructions are configured, when executed, to generate a set of telemetry data indicating one or more objects that were referenced by the browser and to send the set of telemetry data to the intermediary computer; receive the set of telemetry data and determine whether the browser is legitimate or illegitimate based on the set of telemetry data. |
| US10367902B2 |
Media resource address resolution and acquisition method, system, server and client terminal
The present invention provides a media resource address resolution and acquisition method, system, a server and a client terminal, and relates to the field of multimedia technologies, wherein the resolution method includes: sending an assist resolution request to a client terminal, the assist resolution request carrying reference address information of a media resource on a target website, used for directing the client terminal to acquire webpage information of the media resource from the target website according to the reference address information and return the webpage information; and receiving the webpage information of the media resource returned by the client terminal, and resolving the webpage information of the media resource to obtain a playback address of the media resource. Thus, the capability of the client terminal is utilized to assist in acquiring webpage information of a media resource required by address resolution, and the success rate of the address resolution is improved. |
| US10367899B2 |
Systems and methods for content audience analysis via encoded links
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for analyzing content audience by generating respective encoded links for content publishers, determining, for each content publisher, statistics related to user interactions with encoded links, and providing user-specific or aggregate information based on the statistics. The server of a content audience analysis system receives multiple interactions with encoded links generated by the content audience analysis system and linked to resources of a first content publisher. The server may identify from the multiple interactions, multiple cookies assigned to unique client devices. The server may identify second content publishers having resources that were accessed by the client devices corresponding to the multiple cookies via encoded links generated by the server. The server may provide to the first content publisher, data corresponding to the second content publishers having resources accessed by client devices that also accessed the resources of the first content publisher. |
| US10367898B2 |
Interest profiles for audio and/or video streams
A method includes determining, at a processor, a difference between a first user interest profile of a first user and a second user interest profile of a second user. The difference is associated with a portion of a first streaming media item. The method further includes transmitting, to a device associated with a third user interest profile of a third user, a first indication associated with the first streaming media item based on the difference. The first user, the second user, and the third user are distinct users. |
| US10367897B2 |
Method and apparatus for releasing services in stages
A method and apparatus for releasing services on a server in stages is provided, the method comprising setting a number of accounts that can access a new service and releasing the new service to the accounts in a first time period; setting an access rate for the new service and releasing the new service in accordance with the access rate in a second time period; and releasing the new service to the entire server in a third time period. In accordance with the method and apparatus for releasing services on a server in stages in this embodiment, new service can be released in different ways to suit different situations, which reduces the risk in releasing the new service, and improves efficiency. |
| US10367894B2 |
Information processing apparatus, method for controlling the same, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and information processing system
This invention provides, for each apparatus, one communication control unit that generically controls communication between a relay server and a communication client or a communication server in each apparatus. More specifically, each communication control unit creates a communication socket that designates a predetermined port and an IP address indicating a local apparatus, and exchanges data between the communication server and the communication client via the communication socket, adjusting and relaying communication data between HTTP and the communication protocol of each of the communication server and the communication client. |
| US10367893B1 |
Method and apparatus of performing peer-to-peer communication establishment
A method and apparatus of establishing a network connection for P2P communications is disclosed. According to one example, a method of establishing a network connection may include establishing an initial data connection between a first network device and a second network device via a third network device, the third network device providing an initial communication channel required to exchange setup messaging between the first network device and the second network device. Other operations may include establishing another data connection between the first network device and the second device after the setup messaging is exchanged, the another connection being independent of the third network device, and transferring data messages between the first network device and the second network device via the another connection. Once the P2P connection is established, the initial data connection may be removed. |
| US10367889B2 |
Smart routing for on-vehicle telematics protocol
A vehicle system includes a gateway including a database and configured to transfer messages between a plurality of controllers, each controller connected to one of a plurality of nodes, the gateway further configured to broadcast, to all the nodes, a request message received from a first controller for receipt by a second controller, receive, from a first node, a response message from the second controller for receipt by the first controller, and link, in the database, the first node and the second controller. |
| US10367885B1 |
Methods for using extracted features to perform an action associated with selected identified image
Methods and systems to perform methods comprising receiving, at a computer system from a first electronic device a first electronic media work; extracting one or more features therefrom; determining that at least a portion of the first electronic media work corresponds to a first reference media work based on a matching of the extracted features against a database of reference features; receiving, from a second electronic device, a query related to the first electronic media work; linking the query to action information in an action database based upon determining that at least a portion of the first electronic media work corresponds to the first reference media work; generating machine-readable instructions associated with the action to be performed based at least in part on the linking of the query to the action information; transmitting, to the second electronic device, the machine-readable instructions; and logging an event associated with the machine-readable instructions. |
| US10367881B2 |
Management of computing infrastructure under emergency peak capacity conditions
A capability for management of computing infrastructure under emergency peak capacity conditions is presented. The capability for management of computing infrastructure under emergency peak capacity conditions may support configuration of computing infrastructure to provide additional computing capacity for the emergency peak capacity conditions. The computing infrastructure may include capacity supporting equipment configured to provide computing capacity of the computing infrastructure and environmental equipment configured to support operation of the capacity supporting equipment. The configuration of computing infrastructure to support additional computing capacity for an emergency peak capacity condition may include configuration of capacity supporting equipment to operate in emergency operating mode, rather than normal operating mode, to support the additional computing capacity for the emergency peak capacity condition. The configuration of cloud computing infrastructure to provide additional computing capacity for an emergency peak capacity condition may include configuration of environmental equipment to support operation of capacity supporting equipment in emergency operating mode. |
| US10367877B2 |
System and method for identifying publicly available cameras
A method for identifying network cameras is disclosed. The method includes receiving name of an organization, identifying a range of internet protocol (IP) address associated with the organization, querying each IP address in the range of the IP addresses, receiving a response from the IP addresses in response to the queries, verifying the received response is from a camera by obtaining an image file from the IP address and analyzing the image file, and adding IP address to a list of identified cameras. |
| US10367876B2 |
Environmentally adaptive and segregated media pipeline architecture for multiple streaming sessions
Systems and methods monitor a system including a remote desktop, a trusted mobile instance, and a delivery handler. The delivery handler can determine if the system is overloaded and to take the appropriate measures to maintain a negotiated minimal QoS and adapt as necessary when the conditions vary. Additionally, the systems and method can address security issues by separating privileges that are typically bundled together in conventional systems, and by applying isolation mechanisms to exposed areas of the system. |