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US10409776B1 Space-efficient persistent block reservation
A method of operating a data storage system to provision space on a volume on which a set of filesystems rest includes (a) storing data in a set of files of the set of filesystems, files of a first subset being marked as thick files and files of a second subset being marked as thin files, and (b) reserving backing store for the volume. Reserving backing store includes (1) summing, over all the files of the first subset, a block representation of the filesize of each file, yielding a first sum, (2) summing, over all files of the second subset, a number of filesystem blocks of each file that store active file data, yielding a second sum, (3) calculating a reservation size by summing the first and sums, and (4) providing a number of blocks of backing store for the volume equal to at least the calculated reservation size.
US10409773B2 Method and device for cleaning up terminal resource and terminal
A method and device for cleaning up a terminal resource and a terminal are provided. The method includes: receiving a cleanup instruction, and acquiring a resource saved on a terminal according to the cleanup instruction; processing the resource, and saving the processed resource, in which a storage space occupied by the processed resource is less than a storage space occupied by the resource; and querying whether a resource is saved on a server, if the resource is saved on the server, displaying deletion prompt information, and deleting the resource according to an operation executed by a user.
US10409769B1 Data archiving in data storage system environments
A set of data chunks stored in a first data storage system is accessed. The set of data chunks includes original data chunks and replicated data chunks respectively corresponding to the original data chunks. A given original data chunk and the corresponding replicated data chunk are stored in separate storage nodes of the first data storage system. For each of at least a subset of storage nodes of the first data storage system, unique ones of the original data chunks and the replicated data chunks stored on the storage node are aggregated to form a data object. The data objects thereby formed collectively represent a given data volume. Each of the data objects is stored in separate storage nodes of a second data storage system.
US10409768B2 Managing data inconsistencies in files of file systems
A data inconsistency is detected in a file system data block of a file system. The file system includes a set of files, each file includes a set of file system data blocks. Information regarding a file including the data inconsistency is provided to a client of the file system. Based on the information, the client is enabled to determine an action for recovering from the data inconsistency.
US10409764B2 Combination storage and processing device
A combination storage and processing device is disclosed. A large scale integrated circuit which incorporates both random access memory storage for individual data elements and circuits which process data elements according to a fixed set of instructions is disclosed. When directed by controlling software or hardware, a plurality of the individual data elements stored in the random access memory storage are pushed through the circuits which perform fixed operations upon the data elements and return them to random access memory storage. This allows operations to be performed on the plurality of data elements without sending them through a data bus to the central processing unit of a general purpose computing device, increasing efficiency and overall computing speed.
US10409763B2 Apparatus and method for efficiently implementing a processor pipeline
Various different embodiments of the invention are described including: (1) a method and apparatus for intelligently allocating threads within a binary translation system; (2) data cache way prediction guided by binary translation code morphing software; (3) fast interpreter hardware support on the data-side; (4) out-of-order retirement; (5) decoupled load retirement in an atomic OOO processor; (6) handling transactional and atomic memory in an out-of-order binary translation based processor; and (7) speculative memory management in a binary translation based out of order processor.
US10409751B2 System and method for adding active out-of-band management capability as a user-selectable module
A method and information handling system including a first universal serial bus (USB) type C port for transceiving SMBus data multiplexed over unused USB-2 pins from a host information handling system, a first multiplexer for demultiplexing the SMBus as a designated data bus to a second multiplexer to create a designated bus for management controller transport protocol data, the second multiplexer re-multiplexing the SMBus designated bus to a second USB type C port for connection with an out-of-band management hardware system network interface card of a device connected to the second USB type C port for communication of management controller transport protocol data with the information handling system host and bypassing a docking station high capacity connector multiplex controller, and an embedded controller for activating the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer upon detecting the connection with the out-of-band management hardware system network interface card via the second USB type C port and establishing the designated data bus for management controller transport protocol data bypass connection.
US10409748B2 Bridge device with DMA data transferring to upstream device with reset and clear feature command
A bridge device includes a first physical layer circuit, a first buffer memory, a DMA controller, and a processor. The first physical layer circuit is configured to connect to an upstream device. The first buffer memory is configured to store a first data and transfer data to the upstream device via the first physical layer circuit. The DMA controller is coupled to the first buffer memory and configured to access the first data in the first buffer memory to read and/or write a storage device correspondingly. The processor is coupled to the first buffer memory and the DMA controller. When the bridge device receives a clear feature command from the upstream device, the processor is configured to reset the first buffer memory and the DMA controller to stop the data transferring between the upstream device and the bridge device.
US10409747B2 System and method for direct memory access in a flash storage
A flash storage device provides direct memory access based on a first communication protocol. A host selects the first communication protocol and provides a request to the flash storage device for a direct memory access. Additionally, the host provides data blocks to the flash storage device for the direct memory access. In the first communication protocol, the host need not provide an address to the flash storage device for the direct memory access. The flash storage device stores the data blocks at sequential addresses starting at a predetermined address in the flash storage device. Another host may then select a second communication protocol and transfer the data blocks in the flash storage by using the second communication protocol.
US10409744B1 Low-latency wake-up in a peripheral device
A processor in a peripheral device can include a wait-for-event mechanism, through which the processor can enter low-power mode and be woken from lower-power mode with an event. Using an event, rather than an interrupt, allows the processor to wake without the latency incurred by an interrupt handling routine. In various implementations, the processor may be configured to execute a sequence of instructions that include a wait-for-event instruction. The wait-for-event instruction can be called when the processor is idle. The wait-for-event instruction may initiate a low-power mode for the processor, wherein the processor suspends executing the sequence of instructions. The processor may further be configured to receive, at an event input, an event signal. The event signal may cause the processor to exit the low-power mode and to resume executing the sequence of instructions from the point at which the processor suspended executing the sequence of instructions.
US10409743B1 Transparent port aggregation in multi-chip transport protocols
Various implementations of a multi-chip system operable according to a predefined transport protocol are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a first IC comprising a memory controller communicatively coupled with first physical ports. The system further comprises a second IC comprising second physical ports communicatively coupled with a first set of the first physical ports via first physical links, and one or more memory devices that are communicatively coupled with the second physical ports and accessible by the memory controller via the first physical links. The first IC further comprises an identification map table describing a first level of port aggregation to be applied across the first set. The second IC comprises a first distribution function configured to provide ordering to data communicated using the second physical ports. The first distribution function is based on the first level of port aggregation.
US10409742B2 Interface for memory readout from a memory component in the event of fault
Memory controllers, devices, modules, systems and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit (IC) memory component is disclosed that includes a memory core, a primary interface, and a secondary interface. The primary interface includes data input/output (I/O) circuitry and control/address (C/A) input circuitry, and accesses the memory core during a normal mode of operation. The secondary interface accesses the memory core during a fault mode of operation.
US10409740B2 System for changing rules for data pipleine reading using trigger data from one or more data connection modules
Provided is an operating method of a system including a first data processing module, a second data processing module, and one or more data connection modules that transfer data between the first data processing module and the second data processing module. In an operational state where the first data processing module and the second data processing module can process data input thereto, the first data processing module inputs trigger data to any of the one or more data connection modules, and in response to the second data processing module receiving the trigger data via the one or more data connection modules, the second data processing module changes a reading rule for reading data from the one or more data connection modules. Also provided are a system and a computer program product.
US10409734B1 Systems and methods for controlling auxiliary device access to computing devices based on device functionality descriptors
The disclosed computer-implemented method for controlling auxiliary device access to computing devices based on device functionality descriptors may include (i) detecting a connection of an auxiliary device to a client computing device, (ii) receiving a set of functionality descriptors from the auxiliary device, each functionality descriptor of the set of functionality descriptors identifying a separate functionality of the auxiliary device, (iii) determining whether the set of functionality descriptors matches a set of reference descriptors, and (iv) performing a security action based on the determination of whether the set of functionality descriptors matches the set of reference descriptors. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US10409732B2 Sparse matrix accelerator
An electronic device includes a first memory subsystem, a second memory subsystem and a direct memory access controller. In response to a first type of request from a processor, the direct memory access controller requests data from the first memory subsystem and provides the data to the second memory subsystem. In response to a second type of request from a processor, the direct memory access controller requests an uncompressed matrix from the first memory subsystem, compresses the uncompressed matrix to generate a compressed matrix, and provides the compressed matrix to the second memory subsystem. In response to a third type of request from a processor, the direct memory access controller requests a compressed matrix from the second memory subsystem, un-compresses the compressed matric to generate an uncompressed matrix, and provides the un-compressed matrix to the first memory subsystem.
US10409729B1 Controlling aggregate read hit rate across a hierarchy of cache levels by partitioning responsibility for caching among the cache levels
Control over the overall data cache hit rate is obtained by managing partitioning caching responsibility by address space. Data caches determine whether to cache data by hashing the data address. Each data cache is assigned a range of hash values to serve. By choosing hash value ranges that do not overlap, data duplication can be eliminated if desired, or degrees of overlap can be allowed. Control over hit rate maximization of data caches having best hit response times is obtained by maintaining separate dedicated and undedicated partitions within each cache. The dedicated partition is only used for the assigned range of hash values.
US10409726B2 Dynamic L2P cache
Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, and machine readable mediums that dynamically adjust the size of an L2P cache in a memory device in response to observed operational conditions. The L2P cache may borrow memory space from a donor memory location, such as a read or write buffer. For example, if the system notices a high amount of read requests, the system may increase the size of the L2P cache at the expense of the write buffer (which may be decreased). Likewise, if the system notices a high amount of write requests, the system may increase the size of the L2P cache at the expense of the read buffer (which may be decreased).
US10409723B2 Multi-core processor supporting cache consistency, method, apparatus and system for data reading and writing by use thereof
A multi-core processor supporting cache consistency, a method and apparatus for data writing, and a method and apparatus for memory allocation, as well as a system by use thereof. The multi-core processor supporting cache consistency includes a plurality of cores, the plurality of cores corresponding to respective local caches. A local cache of a core of the plurality of cores is responsible for caching data in a different range of addresses in a memory space and a core of the plurality of cores accesses data in a local cache of another core of the plurality of core via an interconnect bus.
US10409722B2 System on-chip and electronic device including the same
A system on-chip includes a central processing unit and a memory controller. The memory controller receives initialization information indicating an initialization address range and an initialization value from the central processing unit, determines an initialization target memory and a local initialization address range of the initialization target memory based on the initialization information, and transmits initialization data including the initialization value to the initialization target memory by a predetermined unit to initialize the local initialization address range of the initialization target memory.
US10409718B2 Memory system and operating method thereof
There are provided a memory system including a semiconductor memory device and a controller and an operating method thereof. A memory system having an extended storage area includes a semiconductor memory device including a plurality of memory blocks, and a controller for controlling the semiconductor memory device. In the memory system, the semiconductor memory device stores system information required to drive the semiconductor memory device and the controller in one memory block among the plurality of memory blocks.
US10409717B2 Data storage device and method for operating data storage device
A data storage device includes a flash memory, a data processing module and a flash memory controller. Corresponding to the operation of a host, the flash memory controller arranges the flash memory to store data, and it stores a mapping table to record the mapping information between the flash memory and the logical address of the host. When the host transmits a trim command to invalidate a specific portion of the mapping table and the host manages to read the data of the specific portion, the flash memory controller sets up a flag to be open so that the data is transmitted to the host without the implement of the data processing module.
US10409716B2 Non-volatile memory with adaptive wear leveling
A non-volatile storage apparatus includes a set of non-volatile memory cells and one or more control circuits in communication with the set of non-volatile memory cells. The one or more control circuits are configured to remap logical addresses to physical addresses of the set of non-volatile memory cells according to a plurality of placement mappings and to select a new placement mapping from the plurality of placement mappings according to a cost function associated with the new placement mapping.
US10409709B2 Debugging method, multi-core processor and debugging device
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of computer technologies. The embodiments of the present invention provide a debugging method, including: starting, by a core A of a multi-core processor after completing execution of a preset event processing routine, to stop running, and sending a running stop signal to other cores in a process of stopping running; after receiving a first stop termination instruction and resuming running, executing a debugging information collection function to collect debugging information of the preset event, and stopping running after completing the execution of the debugging information collection function; and after receiving a second stop termination instruction and resuming running, sending a running resumption instruction to the other cores. By means of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present invention, kernel mode code and user mode code can be masked on a same debugging platform.
US10409705B2 Automated code verification and machine learning in software defined networks
A processor is configured to execute an event-driven program along a plurality of execution paths. Each of the plurality of execution paths is determined by randomly chosen outcomes at non-deterministic points along the plurality of execution paths. A memory is configured to store values of properties of the event-driven code in response to executing the event-driven program along the plurality of execution paths. The processor is also configured to infer normal ranges of the properties of the event-driven program based on the values stored in the memory.
US10409699B1 Live data center test framework
Systems and methods are described for testing computing resources. In one embodiment, a search space of computing settings is analyzed in accordance with weighted data that maps computing performance parameters with the computing settings. A subset of the computing settings is selected to generate a test population to optimize at least one computing performance parameter. One or more computing devices in a computing environment are configured in accordance with the test population, and the test conditions are iteratively updated based on test results in accordance with the test population and a fitness function.
US10409695B2 Self-adaptive continuous flushing of pages to disk
Recovery of a database system by taking the database system offline is initiated. Thereafter, recovery operations specified by a redo log of the database system are replayed. During such replay, updates to pages implicated by the recovery operations are blocked. In parallel to such blocking, modified pages are adaptively flushed to physical disk storage using a factor that is based on a number of pages written to the physical disk storage and a number of write I/O operations as part of the flushing of the modified pages. Subsequently, the database system is brought online after all of the recovery operations are replayed.
US10409694B2 Data conversion method and backup server
In a method for implementing data conversion in a cloud data center, a backup server receives a read request from a block storage server. The read request includes a uniform resource locator (URL) address of a to-be-read virtual image object on the backup server and an address range of target data in the to-be-read virtual image object. The backup server obtains an address mapping bitmap and a storage path of backup data in a backup replica corresponding to the to-be-read virtual image object according to the URL address. Thereafter, the backup server obtains the target data from a storage device according to the address range of the target data and the address mapping bitmap and the storage path. Further, the backup server sends the target data to the block storage server. Hence, the conversion time of a backup data object may be shortened.
US10409692B1 Garbage collection: timestamp entries and remove reference counts
One embodiment is related to a method for performing garbage collection at a backup system, comprising: determining an object that is present in a preceding backup but is no longer present in a present backup when or after the present backup is made; associating an indicator indicative of the preceding backup with the object in response to the determination that the object is no longer present in the present backup; determining whether the object is to be deleted from the backup system based on the indicator and a policy during garbage collection; and deleting the object in response to determining that the object is to be deleted.
US10409691B1 Linking backup files based on data partitions
A system identifies a first partition and another partition in a full backup created at a first time for a dataset. The system identifies a revision of the first partition in a first incremental backup created at a second time for the dataset, and links the first incremental backup to the full backup based on the first partition and the revision of the first partition. The system identifies a revision of the other partition in another incremental backup created at a third time for the dataset, and links the other incremental backup to the full backup based on the other partition and the revision of the other partition. The system restores the other partition in the dataset based on the link from the other incremental backup to the full backup, in response to receiving a request to restore the other partition in the dataset.
US10409689B2 Systems and processes for data backup and recovery
Systems and processes for backing up data files and recovering data files are described. A computing device connected to a network may backup data files for one or more additional computing devices connected to the network. In some cases, the computing devices connected to the network may be ranked according to a fitness of each respective computing device to backup data files. Additionally, data files of computing devices connected to a network may be prioritized to indicate a level of relative importance to backup each respective data file. Based on the rankings of the computing devices and the prioritization of the data files, particular data files may be associated with a corresponding computing device that is designated to store backup copies of the data files.
US10409687B1 Managing backing up of file systems
A method is used in managing backing up of file systems. A portion of a file system that has changed since a last backup is determined. The file system includes a set of directory hierarchies. Each directory hierarchy includes a set of directories. Each directory of the set of directories includes a set of files. The portion of the file system is determined based on blocks of the file system that have changed since the last backup. The changed blocks are identified based on changes between at least two snapshot copies of the file system. Based on the changed blocks, a set of inodes of the file system that has changed since the last backup is determined. Based on the determination, a list of changed files associated with the set of inodes for performing backup of changed files of the file system is determined.
US10409685B2 Recovery of application functions via analysis of application operational requests
An application recovery system is configured to recover an application executing on a client device by determining that an application is operating abnormally and providing recovery instructions to the application. The application executing on a client device includes a main portion of the application and a recovery portion of the application. The recovery portion of the application sends requests for recovery instructions to a network system. The network system receives the recovery requests and analyzes operational requests generated by the main portion of the application to identify failing functions and their associated software packages. The recovery instructions are determined based on the identified failing functions and their associated software packages and sent to the client device. The client device applies the recovery instructions to modify the application such that the application recovers normal operation.
US10409683B2 Data storage system configured to perform data rebuild operation via reduced read requests
A data storage system configured to perform a data rebuild operation via a reduced number of read requests includes a host and a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) device including a plurality of data storage devices. When the host receives data of a first region and data of a second region of a read-requested region of each of the data storage devices in response to a rebuild request, the host receives failed address list information of the second region. The first region is a normal region, and the second region is a faulty region. The host rebuilds the data of the second region based on the failed address list information.
US10409682B1 Distributed RAID system
The technology disclosed herein includes a method for dividing a body of user data into a plurality of data blocks, and writing the plurality of data blocks into chunk zones in parallel streams, the chunk zones located in a first ordered pool of storage devices. In some implementations, the method includes adding additional storage devices to the first ordered pool making a second ordered pool, including the first ordered pool, and writing the plurality of data blocks across the second ordered pool of storage devices, such that each of the storage devices including spare capacity. The method includes determining if a storage device fails, and seeking data for the data blocks on the failed storage device from of the other storage devices.
US10409681B2 Non-idempotent primitives in fault-tolerant memory
According to an example, a retransmission sequence involving non-idempotent primitives in a fault-tolerant memory fabric may be modified. For example, a redundancy controller may request a sequence to access a stripe in the fault-tolerant memory fabric, wherein the sequence involves a non-idempotent primitive. In response to determining an expiration of a time threshold for the non-idempotent primitive, the redundancy controller may read other data in other cachelines in the stripe, calculate a new parity value by performing an idempotent exclusive-or primitive on the new data with the other data in the stripe, and write the new parity to the stripe using an idempotent write primitive.
US10409678B2 Self-optimizing read-ahead
A method begins by receiving a first read request of a plurality of read requests, from a user device of a plurality of user devices of a dispersed storage network, for a first data segment. The method continues by determining, for each read request, a read ahead scheme based on one or more read ahead parameters to produce a plurality of read ahead schemes. The method continues by determining a data retrieval scheme based on the plurality of read ahead schemes and retrieving, for each read request, one or more read ahead sets of encoded data slices. The method continues by receiving a second read request for a second data segment and verifying that read ahead data includes the second data segment. When the read ahead data includes the second data segment, the method continues by sending a representation of the read ahead data to the user device.
US10409673B2 Memory devices having differently configured blocks of memory cells
A memory device has a plurality of individually erasable blocks of memory cells and a controller configured to configure a first block of the plurality of blocks of memory cells in a first configuration comprising one or more groups of overhead data memory cells, to configure a second block of the plurality of blocks of memory cells in a second configuration comprising a group of user data memory cells and a group of overhead data memory cells, and to configure a third block of the plurality of blocks of memory cells in a third configuration comprising only a group of user data memory cells. The group of overhead data memory cells of the second block of memory cells has a different storage capacity than at least one group of overhead data memory cells of the one or more groups of overhead data memory cells of the first block.
US10409672B2 Media quality aware ECC decoding method selection to reduce data access latency
A memory system and operating method thereof includes a semiconductor memory device, and a memory controller controlling actions of the memory device. The memory controller contains a processor executing instruction and programs stored in the memory controller, a memory characterizer characterizing the memory system, and generating an index decision table, an in-flight assessor assessing read command, and predicting a proposed error recovery action in accordance with the index decision table, and a selective decoder executing the proposed error recovery action.
US10409668B2 Correlating application errors with incomplete transactions
Various methods and systems for tracking incomplete purchases in correlation with application performance, such as application errors or crashes, are provided. In this regard, aspects of the invention facilitate monitoring transaction and application error events and analyzing data associated therewith to identify data indicating an impact of incomplete purchases in relation to an error(s) such that application performance can be improved. In various implementations, application data associated with an application installed on a mobile device is received. The application data is used to determine that an error that occurred in association with the application installed on the mobile device correlates with an incomplete monetary transaction initiated via the application. Based on the error correlating with the incomplete monetary transaction, a transaction attribute associated with the error is determined.
US10409664B2 Optimized incident management using hierarchical clusters of metrics
A method, a computer system, and a computer program product for clustering operational parameter values in a micro-service architecture used in a computing infrastructure. The computer system measures a plurality of operational parameter values of elements of the computing infrastructure and logs identifiers for elements having caused a problem situation and related problem resolution times. The computer system clusters the operational parameter values of the elements having caused the problem situation, according to a correlation function. The computer system orders the operational parameter values within a cluster and the elements having caused the problem situation. The computer system periodically performs the clustering and the ordering such that a sequence of the operational parameter values and the elements having caused the problem situation is indicative of a resolution time required for a new problem situation.
US10409660B2 Storage system and control method therefor
This storage system has a plurality of modules that encode data being written to a storage medium and decode data being read from said storage medium. The storage system also has an adapter that controls the reading and writing of data from and to the storage medium such that, when an error is detected and determined to be the error of at least one of said plurality of modules, the adapter prevents the module(s) in question from being used to read or write data.
US10409657B2 Identifiers across application instances
In some examples, a method includes receiving, by a supervisor component executing at a computing device, a request to execute an application, determining a current user of the computing device, and determining a reset state of the application. The method may also include generating, based on the current user of the computing device, the reset state, and an application identifier for the application, a unique identifier that does not include personally identifiable information for the current user, sending, to an application service provider, the unique identifier and one or more requests for information, and, responsive to sending the one or more request for information, receiving, from the application service provider, state information associated with the current user and for the application.
US10409654B2 Facilitating event-driven processing using unikernels
Event-driven processing is facilitated by a unikernel-based method which includes receiving, based on an event, a code execution request containing parameter values for an application code unikernel. The application code unikernel includes uploaded application code in a single-purpose virtual machine image. Based on receiving the code execution request, the application code unikernel is run, which includes providing the parameter values as bootvariables as part of booting the program code unikernel. Further, running the application code unikernel may include executing the application code unikernel directly on a hypervisor. The application code unikernel may include only operating system components required to run the uploaded application code.
US10409651B2 Incremental workflow execution
Techniques for incremental workflow execution are provided. In one technique, a computing job in a workflow identifies an input path that indicates a first location from which the computing job is to read input data. The computing job identifies an output path that indicates a second location to which the computing job is to write output data. The computing job performs a comparison between the input path and the output path. Based on the comparison, the computing job determines whether to read the input data from the first location. If the input path does not correspond to the output path, then the computing job reads the input data from the first location, generates particular output data based on the input data, and writes the particular output data to the second location. The computing job ceases to execute if the input path corresponds to the output path.
US10409642B1 Customer resource monitoring for versatile scaling service scaling policy recommendations
A notification for an application stack is received, where the application stack includes a plurality of resource types. At least one policy associated with the notification is obtained, with the first policy being a policy for scaling a first resource of a first resource type and a second resource of a second resource type of the application stack. A first capacity for the first resource and a second capacity for the second resource is determined based at least in part on the at least one policy. The first resource and the second resource are caused to be scaled according to the first capacity and the second capacity respectively.
US10409633B2 Hypervisor-visible guest thread management
Responsive to receiving a first request from an application to create a thread for the application, a guest operating system sends a first notification to a hypervisor to create a dedicated virtual processor for the thread. Responsive to receiving an identifier associated with the dedicated virtual processor from the hypervisor, the guest operating system starts the thread using the dedicated virtual processor, and pins the thread to the dedicated virtual processor.
US10409629B1 Automated host data protection configuration
A computer program product, system, and method for generating coded fragments comprises determining a set of available data protection plans; determining one or more parameters associated with a customer, a host, or a data protection system; generating a recommended host protection configuration for the host using the parameters, wherein the recommended host protection configuration includes one or more of the available data protection plans; and assigning the recommended host protection configuration to the host.
US10409627B2 System for downloading and executing virtualized application files identified by unique file identifiers
A virtual process manager for use with a client application. Both the virtual process manager and the client application are installed on a client computing device. The client application is configured to receive a user command to execute a virtual application at least partially implemented by a virtualized application file stored on a remote computing device. In response to the user command, the client application commands to the virtual process manager to execute the virtualized application file. Without additional user input, the virtual process manager downloads the virtualized application file from the remote computing device and executes the virtual application at least partially implemented by the downloaded virtualized application file on the client computing device. The client application may comprise a conventional web browser or operating system shell process.
US10409620B2 Spanning tree protocol warm reboot system
An STP warm reboot system includes first switch device(s) including first switch ports, and a second switch device including second switch ports linked to respective first switch ports. During a warm reboot, the second switch device blocks designated-state second switch ports that are linked to first switch ports that have either an alternate role or a discarding state, redirects BPDUs identifying a designated peer port role and received on designated-state second switch ports from their respective linked first switch ports back to those first switch ports, and identifies topology change notification(s) received on the second switch ports. Subsequent to the warm reboot process, the second switch device reprograms the second switch ports that have experienced a state change during the warm reboot, and sends a topology change notification based on the identification of the topology state change notification received by the second switch ports during the warm reboot.
US10409616B2 Systems and methods for reducing reservoir simulator model run time
Systems and methods for reducing run time for a reservoir simulator model using a proxy model based on a neural network.
US10409607B2 Electronic device and method for data processing using virtual register mode
The invention relates to an electronic device for data processing, which includes an execution unit with a temporary register, a register file, a first feedback path from the data output of the execution unit to the register file, a second feedback path from the data output of the execution unit to the temporary register, a switch configured to connect the first feedback path and/or the second feedback path, and a logic stage coupled to control the switch. The control stage is configured to control the switch to connect the second feedback path if the data output of an execution unit is used as an operand in the subsequent operation of an execution unit.
US10409602B2 Vector operand bitsize control
A data processing system (2) includes processing circuitry (18) and decoder circuitry (14) for decoding program instructions and controlling the processor circuitry. The decoder circuitry is responsive to a vector operand bit size dependant instruction executed within a selected exception level state of a hierarchy of exception level states to control the processing circuitry to perform processing with a vector operand bit size governed by a limiting value of the vector operand bit size associated with the currently selected exception level state, any programmable limit value set for an exception level state closer to a top exception level state within the hierarchy and the implemented limit.
US10409601B2 Apparatus and method for loop flattening and reduction in a single instruction multiple data (SIMD) pipeline
An apparatus and method for loop flattening and reduction in a SIMD pipeline including broadcast, move, and reduction instructions. For example, one embodiment of a processor comprises: a decoder to decode a broadcast instruction to generate a decoded broadcast instruction identifying a plurality of operations, the broadcast instruction including an opcode, first and second source operands, and at least one destination operand, the broadcast instruction having a split value associated therewith; a first source register associated with the first source operand to store a first plurality of packed data elements; a second source register associated with the second source operand to store a second plurality of packed data elements; execution circuitry to execute the operations of the decoded broadcast instruction, the execution circuitry to copy a first number of contiguous data elements from the first source register to a first set of contiguous data element locations in a destination register specified by the destination operand, the execution circuitry to further copy a second number of contiguous data elements from the second source register to a second set of contiguous data element locations in the destination register, wherein the execution circuitry is to determine the first number and the second number in accordance with the split value associated with the broadcast instruction.
US10409593B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device including a first processor having a first register, the first processor configured to perform region of interest (ROI) calculations using the first register; and a second processor having a second register, the second processor configured to perform arithmetic calculations using the second register. The first register is shared with the second processor, and the second register is shared with the first processor.
US10409590B2 Creation and execution of customised code for a data processing platform
A method of executing computer-readable code for interaction with one or more data resources on a data processing platform is disclosed, wherein the method is performed using one or more processors. The method may comprise receiving a request message including an identifier identifying executable code stored in a data repository. Another operation may comprise determining, using the identifier, an execution environment mapped to the executable code. Another operation may comprise executing the identified executable code using the determined execution environment. A further operation may comprise passing requests made with the executable code to one or more data resources via a proxy. Also disclosed is a method of creating customized computer-readable code for interaction with one or more data resources on a data processing platform, wherein the method is performed using one or more processors. This method may comprise receiving, through a code creation tool, user entered computer-readable code, committing the entered code to a data repository and creating an identifier which maps to the committed code and to an execution environment for running the committed code on the data processing platform.
US10409588B2 Method for managing objects in a secure element
The invention is a method of managing an object which is represented by a first instance of a class. The first instance is stored in a secure element comprising an initial operating system. The method comprises a step of updating the initial operating system to generate an updated operating system, a step of creating a metadata uniquely associated with the object, said metadata being permanently stored in the secure element and comprising a value of a parameter of said class which has been used to create said first instance. The method comprises a step of re-instantiating the object by generating an updated instance of the class in the updated operating system by using said value to set said parameter of the class, said updated instance representing the object. The re-instantiating step is automatically triggered by the step of updating the initial operating system.
US10409587B2 Method for programming vehicle electronic control modules
A method for generating a reprogramming file for reprogramming a target electronic control unit (ECU) in a target vehicle converts high-to-low level command conversions specific for the target ECU to generate Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) operation transactions. The method converts high-level language diagnostic sequence commands into imperative language instructions that are compiled into binary code corresponding to handling routines. A binary image of the target ECU is segmented into a plurality of data blocks that are compiled along with respective the UDS operation transactions to provide a plurality of UDS stages. The plurality of UDS stages and the handling routines are assembled into the reprogramming file.
US10409583B2 Content deployment system having a content publishing engine with a filter module for selectively extracting content items provided from content sources for integration into a specific release and methods for implementing the same
Content deployment systems and methods are provided for integrating and deploying selected content items as part of a specific release. A content publishing engine includes a processor that can execute a release management API that is configured to manage and store a manifest record that specifies release items by API name that are allowed to be part of the specific release. The processor is configured to execute a bulk API that is configured to receive content package objects from a plurality of content sources. For example, the first content source can directly invoke the bulk API to send first content items to the content publishing engine. A filter module can extract selected first content items that are specified in the manifest record for inclusion in the specific release, and add the selected first content items into a release object so that they are included as part of the specific release.
US10409582B1 Method and system for implementing a retail event management tool
The invention relates to a computer implemented system that automates ATM deployment. The innovative system comprises a datacenter that communicates via a communication network to a first plurality of remote devices, via a remote server, and to a second plurality of remote devices. The centralized server comprises: a phone home tool that receives a remote request from a remote ATM device and transmits, in response to the remote request, configuration data to the remote ATM device to initiate an automated software build; a retail event management tool that provides a user interface that integrates multiple backend systems to control operating software migrations; an ATM management tool that preloads the remote ATM device with software and patch management data; and a software policy tool that that standardizes disparate ATM models and manages multiple components of an ATM software build.
US10409580B2 Image processing apparatus, method, and program recording medium
An image processing apparatus includes a first storage area for storing firmware including a processing program for communication processing with an external terminal, and a processor. A processor starts execution of the processing program when a request to start the communication processing is received from the external terminal during execution of the firmware in the first storage area, and stores a modification program supplied into a second storage area when the modification program is received during execution of the processing program. The modification program is a modified program of at least a partial program in the processing program. The processor terminates execution of the processing program when a request to terminate the communication processing is received, and rewrites the processing program in the first storage area using the modification program in the second storage area when execution of the processing program is terminated.
US10409578B2 Customized deployment in information management systems
According to certain aspects, an information management system may be configured to: receive system information relating to one or more data storage requirements associated with a first user; access an electronic database containing deployment configuration rules usable in determining information management cell configurations; generate a recommended deployment configuration for an information management cell associated with the first user based at least in part on the system information and the deployment configuration rules; receive computing infrastructure information relating to computer hardware components within the information management cell that are available for use in implementing the recommended deployment configuration; and generate an installation script for the information management cell based at least in part on the recommended deployment configuration and the computing infrastructure information.
US10409577B2 Hybrid application delivery that combines download and remote access
Hybrid application delivery is described which utilizes both remote access and downloading of content over the network. When a user requests an application that is not locally available, a remoting session is first established to allow the user to begin using the application. While the user is accessing the remote session, a process is initiated to download the content of the application to the end user's device. This process may execute in the background while the user continues to use the application over the remote session. Once the process of downloading the content of the application is complete and the application is installed, a local session of the application is started and the user may switch to the local session. The system also synchronizes changes to user data made on the server during the remoting session with the end user's computing device.
US10409575B2 System and method for developing software applications of wearable devices
A system and computer-implemented method for developing software applications of wearable devices is provided. The system comprises an application vision module configured to facilitate creation of a sitemap for applications of wearable devices and create application screens and a screen designer module configured to customize the application screens. The system further comprises a business logic module configured to generate code for business rules and business logic functions and link the generated code with the customized application screens and a database creation and interaction module configured to generate code for creating a local database on the wearable devices and link the generated code with the customized application screens. Furthermore, the system comprises a server mapping module configured to map the linked code with web services and a server database, an application structuring module configured to generate an application structure and code generators configured to generate native code of the applications.
US10409569B1 Automatic software performance optimization
Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of computer software and systems by facilitating the automatic performance optimization of a software application based on the particular platform upon which the application runs. In some embodiments, the system can automatically choose a set of parameters or methods at run-time from a design space with pre-selected optimization methods and parameters (e.g., algorithms, software libraries, and/or hardware accelerators) for a specific task.
US10409566B2 Web-based scan-task enabled system, and method of and apparatus for developing and deploying the same on a client-server network
An improved development and deployment environment and processes for developing and deploying object-oriented web-based scan-task enabled applications, wherein web-based scan-task enabled client computers use scan task specifications and task decoders to retrieve and decode a scan tasks encapsulated on each web page requested and received from a web server supported by an application server and database server, and then perform specified actions, including the display of web controls, required by the scan task script contained within the decoded scan task, corresponding to the served web page.
US10409565B2 Pixel perfect real-time web application framework
A system and methods for a real-time web application framework including a server controlled real-time web application with synchronized server components mapped to client widgets, a method for modal execution support in a real-time web application environment, a pixel perfect designer having a designer, an image renderer, and server components, the image renderer configured to render a client widget based on the properties of a server component, and a theming system implemented by the real-time web application during run-time.
US10409564B2 Recording and playback of development sessions
This document relates to recording and replay of actions taken in a development tool, such as those used for developing software. One example includes a hardware processing unit and a development environment plug-in configured to be loaded by a development environment that provides application programming interfaces to the development environment plug-in. When loaded into the development environment, the development environment plug-in is further configured to execute on the hardware processing unit, retrieve a recorded representation of a previous development session that identifies recorded development actions from the previous development session, and cause the previous development session to be replayed in the development environment by calling the application programming interfaces provided by the development environment.
US10409563B2 Generation of application codes from a formal specification
System and method to generate automatically a compact application code suitable for taking advantage of the intrinsic power of processors. The system can generate the application code executable by a processor from a formal specification associated with an application, the formal specification including operators, and the system including an analyzer to code each operator of the formal specification by a corresponding operation code followed by a minimum number of input code(s) and output code identifying input and output parameters associated with the operator, thus automatically generating a compact application code suitable for being stored in a memory associated with the processor and for being executed by an interpreter of the processor.
US10409562B2 Method and apparatus for automatically generating and incorporating code in development environments
A method and apparatus for automatically generating and incorporating code in a development environment (DE) is provided. The method comprises, while a program for a target device is being composed using the DE on a user device, displaying an automatic code generation user interface (ACGUI), separate from the DE or in the context of the DE, receiving a selection of a function from a plurality of available functions for generating code automatically corresponding to the selected function, receiving at least one parameter for executing the automatically generated code to perform the function, automatically generating the code in the ACGUI, the automatically generated code configured to perform the function upon execution of the automatically generated code, incorporating the automatically generated code in the program for the target device, and sending the program to the target device for installation and execution on the target device.
US10409561B1 Client-side caching for code language services
A method and system for providing language services to a client system in a web-based code development environment. In one embodiment, the client system includes a local data store or cache to store code completion information received from a web service. The code completion information corresponds to an identified scope of the code set. Upon detection of the input of a newly entered character in the same scope of the code set, the code completion information is retrieved from the cache of the client system. The retrieved code completion information may be used to complete the entry of a code element beginning with the newly entered character.
US10409542B2 Forming a larger display using multiple smaller displays
A display system includes a first display device having an active display region having individually controllable pixels, a sensor to generate information that is useful for determining a position of the first display device relative to a second display device, and a display controller to determine the position of the first display device relative to the second display device based on the information generated by the sensor. The display controller determines an image to be shown on the first display device based on the position of the first display device relative to the second display device.
US10409541B2 Thematic interactive attraction
The invention is generally directed to an attraction which draws a visitor's attention from other visual attractions in a fashion which provides a stunning visual perspective including a collection of curated images organized and facilitated by a human ambassador providing narrative and visual content and varying the visual presentation in an interactive fashion with an audience utilizing a gesture-based language to manufacture a bespoke experience.
US10409538B2 Web system, web server, method for delivering data, and computer-readable storage medium for computer program
A web system includes a web client having a web browser, and a web server for providing the web client with a computer program to be executed on the web browser. The web server includes a delivery portion configured to deliver, as the computer program, a predetermined processing program to the web client, the predetermined processing program causing the web client, when the web client starts receiving specific data from the web server, to execute inquiry processing of inquiring of the web server as to a state of transmission of the specific data in the web server, and the predetermined processing program causing the web client to execute predetermined processing after a reply that the transmission is completed is received as the state, and a reply portion configured to, when an inquiry as to the state is sent from the web client, inform the web client of the state.
US10409537B2 Reprographic apparatus comprising a user interface generating device and method therefor
A reprographic controller for providing reprographic commands to a reprographic engine has a reprographic setting. The reprographic controller includes a communication device for communicating with a computing device running a device driver; and user interface screen generator connected to the communication device. The user interface screen generator is arranged to generate and return a user interface screen including a user interface widget for setting the reprographic setting upon receiving a user interface screen request through the communication device from the device driver. The reprographic controller is further arranged to: receive from the device driver through the communication device: a value for the reprographic setting; and a reprographic job. The reprographic controller further includes a job processing device for processing the reprographic job taking into account the received value for the reprographic setting.
US10409535B2 Networkable medical labeling apparatus and method
Provided are a system and method of generating a label comprising label content based on information stored by a plurality of different databases. The system includes an interface that receives an order ID. A communication system transmits the order ID over a communication network to a remotely-located terminal, and receives order data comprising information obtained from a record in a first database. A memory device that is locally connected to the interface locally stores a second database comprising rules defining requirements of a drug labeling standard. The memory device stores insufficient information to locally interpret the order ID. A label generator applies at least one of the rules using a portion of the received order data and a portion of information locally stored in the second database to control a label printer that prints the label in compliance with the drug labeling standard.
US10409532B2 Image forming apparatus, method for controlling the same, and program
A multifunction peripheral includes a printer and a panel. The printer may perform a print process based on a print job and a process of printing an eco-report. The panel may simultaneously display a print instruction screen and a notification screen. The panel may instruct the print process based on a print job when the two screens are simultaneously displayed.
US10409527B1 Method and apparatus for raid virtual pooling
Example embodiments of the present invention provide a method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for providing protection storage in the storage environment to protect production storage. The method includes decoupling data protection of a storage environment from physical characteristics of protected storage in the storage environment and providing protection storage in the storage environment to protect production storage.
US10409525B2 Memory management method, memory control circuit unit and memory storage device
A memory management method for a rewritable non-volatile memory module is provided. The method includes: selecting at least one first physical erasing unit from at least part of physical erasing units according to a first parameter. The method further includes: selecting a second physical erasing unit from the at least one first physical erasing unit according to a second parameter, wherein the second parameter is different from the first parameter; and copying at least part of data stored in the second physical erasing unit to a third physical erasing unit.
US10409520B1 Replication of content-based storage using address space slices
A computer program product, system, and method for determining one or more slices of a logical address space assigned to replication processor; determining an elapsed time since a start of a replication cycle; determining an expected number of slices that should have been replicated based on the elapsed time; and replicating one or more slices of the logical address space in response to determining the expected number of slices that should have been replicated is less than an actual number of slices replicated by the replication processor within the replication cycle.
US10409517B2 Method and device for data backup
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device for data backup comprising: a secondary backup device coupled to a primary backup device, the secondary backup device further comprising: data segmentation unit operable to divide target data to be backed up into a plurality of data segments; data fingerprint generation unit operable to generate a corresponding data fingerprint for each data segment from a plurality of data segments, and providing the data fingerprint to the primary backup device for backing up the target data at the primary backup device, wherein the data fingerprint is a mapped data segment of a length less than a corresponding data segment length.
US10409516B1 Positional indexing for a tiered data storage system
The system and methods disclosed herein relate to an improvement in automated data tiering technology. The systems and methods disclosed herein enhance database storage performance characteristics in myriad ways. First, the speed with which data can be relocated from one tier to another in a tiered data storage system is increased by reducing the number of sort cycles required to perform data relocation. In addition, data relocation among the tiers is performed on the backend by an offload engine, which results in uninterrupted access to read/write commands within the data storage system from a user's perspective on the frontend. Third, users are able to adjust the percentages of hot or cold data that are relocated within the database without having to alter the service level agreements. In this way, users can make spontaneous changes to performance characteristics related to the promotion and demotion of data stored within a tiered data storage system.
US10409514B2 IP multicast message transmission for event notifications
A method for a dispersed storage network (DSN) begins when storing data associated with a vault, by identifying a multicast IP address associated with the vault. The method continues by generating and sending a multicast IP message to a plurality of storage units of the DSN and extracting, by each storage unit receiving the multicast IP message, the multicast IP address. The method continues when the extracted IP address compares favorably to a subscribed IP address, by storing, by the storage unit, the one or more encoded data slices for storage and the corresponding slice name for each encoded data slice. The method continues by each storage unit issuing a status multicast IP message. The method continues when an extracted IP address of a plurality of received status multicast IP messages compares favorably to a subscribed IP address, by executing an associated task.
US10409511B1 Multi-device storage system with distributed read/write processing
Example multi-device storage systems and methods provide disaggregated read/write operations. Read and/or write data requests are received from a host system at a storage controller for a plurality of storage devices. A target service host storage device is identified that hosts a target portion of a logical map of storage locations distributed among the plurality of storage devices. The target service host storage device identifies a destination storage device corresponding to a target location for the request. A data transfer from the host system to the destination storage device is processed for the request and the logical map of the target service host device is updated. The target service host storage device and the destination storage device may be different storage devices among the plurality of storage devices.
US10409509B2 Multi-tenant memory service for memory pool architectures
A memory management service occupies a configurable portion of an overall memory system in a disaggregate compute environment. The service provides optimized data organization capabilities over the pool of real memory accessible to the system. The service enables various types of data stores to be implemented in hardware, including at a data structure level. Storage capacity conservation is enabled through the creation and management of high-performance, re-usable data structure implementations across the memory pool, and then using analytics (e.g., multi-tenant similarity and duplicate detection) to determine when data organizations should be used. The service also may re-align memory to different data structures that may be more efficient given data usage and distribution patterns. The service also advantageously manages automated backups efficiently.
US10409508B2 Updating of pinned storage in flash based on changes to flash-to-disk capacity ratio
Methods, systems, and programs are presented for managing a storage device memory. One method includes an operation for receiving a request to pin a volume stored in the storage device. The device includes disk storage and a solid state drive (SSD) cache, where pinned volumes in the storage device have all active volume data in the SSD cache. Further, the method includes an operation for determining the maximum amount of pinnable space in the SSD cache, the maximum amount of pinnable space being calculated based on the sizes of the disk storage and the SSD cache. Further, the method includes operations for determining the available pinning space, which is the maximum amount of pinnable space minus the current amount of pinned data in the SSD cache, and for granting the request to pin the volume when the available pinning space is greater than or equal to a size of the volume.
US10409506B2 Sense flags in a memory device
Methods for programming sense flags may include programming memory cells coupled to first data lines in a main memory array, and programming memory cells coupled to second data lines in the main memory array while programming memory cells coupled to data lines in a flag memory array with flag data indicative of the memory cells coupled to the second data lines being programmed. Methods for sensing flags may include performing a sense operation on memory cells coupled to first data lines of a main memory array and memory cells coupled to data lines of a flag memory array, and determining a program indication of memory cells coupled to second data lines of the main memory array from the sense operation performed on the memory cells coupled to the data lines of the flag memory array.
US10409504B2 Soft-switch in storage system
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, a computer [program product and apparatus for a soft-switch in a storage system, by setting data in a source of the soft-switch to be read-only and starting a replication process of the data to a destination of the soft-switch in response to a soft-switch request; recording at the source an update operation for the data during the replication process and synchronously recording the update operation into the destination; updating the replicated data at the destination with the synchronously recorded update operation in response to the completion of the replication process; and disabling a data access to the source and enabling a data access to the destination.
US10409503B2 Storage system which makes backups of input data
An image forming apparatus (storage system) has a first and a second HDD, and a temporary storage unit. The apparatus divides input data into a first and a second divided data pieces and writes the first and the second divided data pieces in the temporary storage unit. The apparatus transfers the written first divided data piece to the first HDD and transfers the written second divided data piece to the second HDD. The apparatus copies the transferred first and second divided data pieces into the temporary storage unit. The apparatus makes a backup of the copied first divided data piece in the second HDD, and makes a backup of the copied second divided data piece in the first HDD.
US10409502B2 Method and apparatus for writing metadata into cache
An example method and an example apparatus for writing data into a cache are described herein. The example method includes receiving an IO request write command, where the IO request write command includes metadata of to-be-written data. A first buddy group is obtained from a global buddy queue, and a determination as to whether all metadata of the to-be-written data can be written into the first buddy group is made. If the determination is yes, all the metadata of the to-be-written data is written into the first buddy group, and all the metadata of the to-be-written data is written into a metadata block corresponding to a metadata group to which the first buddy group belongs.
US10409501B1 Tiered data storage system using mobility scoring
The system and methods disclosed herein relate to an improvement in automated data tiering technology. In these embodiments, users are able to weigh the importance of read, write, and pre-fetch operations in terms of tier placement within the data storage system. Data relocation evaluations are performed by an off-load engine, e.g., a graphics processing unit, which utilizes parallel processing on data arrays/vectors/extents. The data relocation candidates are identified via calculating a mobility score on an extent-by-extent basis. Data are then relocated within the various tiers of the data storage system.
US10409500B2 Multiple indirection granularities for mass storage devices
One embodiment provides a memory controller. The memory controller includes logical block address (LBA) section defining logic to define a plurality of LBA sections for a memory device circuitry, each section including a range of LBAs, and each section including a unique indirection-unit (IU) granularity; wherein the IU granularity defines a physical region size of the memory device. The LBA section defining logic also to generate a plurality of logical-to-physical (L2P) tables to map a plurality of LBAs to physical locations of the memory device, each L2P table corresponding to an LBA section. The memory controller also includes LBA section notification logic to notify a file system of the plurality of LBA sections to enable the file system to issue a read and/or write command having an LBA based on an IU granularity associated with an LBA section.
US10409495B1 Data optimization decision control based on file system metadata
Metadata from a file system in a data storage environment is obtained. The obtained metadata from the file system is indicative of one or more properties of one or more data blocks storable in the data storage environment. One or more data optimizations performed in a data protection operation for the data storage environment with respect to the one or more data blocks are controlled based on at least a portion of the metadata obtained from the file system.
US10409494B2 Enabling redirection of mass storage devices of any interface
Mass storage devices of any interface can be redirected to a server. When a mass storage device is connected to a client terminal, a client-side proxy can obtain information about the device including the interface by which the device connects to the client terminal. The proxy can relay this information to a server-side agent which can instruct a VMiniport enumerator to enumerate the mass storage device using the interface specified in the information. When the VMiniport driver is loaded, the agent can also use the information to cause the VMiniport driver and the storport driver to be initialized in accordance with the specified interface. The VMiniport driver and storport driver will therefore be configured to communicate IO requests targeting the mass storage device in a format appropriate for the interface.
US10409493B1 Online system checkpoint alert and handling
Described embodiments provide systems and methods for low disk space notification. Data modules maintain space usage counters for normal stripes and for checkpoint stripes. The data modules also monitor in use space counters; free space counters; and checkpoint space counters. A system wide total space is calculated, as well as in use space, free space and checkpoint space by aggregating worst case space usage from all data modules. A checkpoint free space ratio and an overall system free space ratio are determined and a checkpoint notification is triggered when the checkpoint free space ratio is lower than a first threshold or when the overall system free space ratio is lower than a second threshold. Upon a checkpoint notification being triggered, a checkpoint notification handling routine is executed to free up disk space.
US10409489B2 Input apparatus
An input apparatus includes a keyboard module having a plurality of key areas, and having a plurality of sensor devices capable of detecting a pressure of a keying operation for each of the key areas; and a control circuit that adjusts a parameter of a processing relating to the keying operation of the keyboard module on a basis of information relating to a pressure detected by the sensor device for each of the key areas.
US10409488B2 Intelligent virtual keyboards
Systems, methods, and computer media for intent-based, dynamic generation and display of task icons within virtual keyboards are provided herein. A system can include a processor, an intent classifier, and a user interface generator. The intent classifier can be configured to determine user intent candidates based on contextual information. A user interface generator can be configured to generate the virtual keyboard for display and, upon receiving an indication of a user intent determined based on the user intent candidates, generate a task icon within the virtual keyboard. The task icon represents functionality associated with the determined user intent. Interaction with the task icon in the virtual keyboard can launch functionality associated with the determined intent. The user interface generator can also be configured to present a search interface upon receiving an indication of a user interaction with the virtual keyboard.
US10409485B2 Adaptive user input device
A user input device for use with a controlled device. The user input device includes a substrate; a plurality of sensing electrodes disposed separately on or in the substrate for sensing an object; and a controller electrically coupled to the sensing electrodes and stored therein at least one virtual key allocation table, wherein the controller executes a converting operation to generate a sensed object information according to a capacitance data realized from the sensing electrodes, and generates an input command associated with a specified key in the virtual key allocation table, which corresponds to the sensed object information, for controlling the controlled device. The same sensed object information can be designed to correspond to keys of different definition under different virtual key allocation tables, and/or derive different input commands in different operational.
US10409481B2 Adaptive inking in an electronic presentation system
A presentation system capable of detecting one or more gestures and contacts on a touch sensitive display. The presentation system can displaying indicia of such contacts, such as when a user writes with a fingertip, and can remove or alter such indicia responsive to other gestures and contacts. The system can accurately distinguish between types of gestures detected, such as between a writing gesture and an erasing gesture, on both large and small touch sensitive displays, thereby obviating the need for a user to make additional selective inputs to transition from one type of gesture to another. The presentation system can distinguish between gestures appropriate for one type of writing and another. For example the system can determine that gestures correspond to writing in Chinese versus English, and display the writing in a style that is appropriate for that language.
US10409478B2 Method, apparatus, and recording medium for scrapping content
A content scraping method includes recognizing a touch trace made on a screen according to a touch location moving to correspond to a touch input and selecting and storing at least one content located on the touch trace.
US10409475B2 Moving a drag object on a screen
Problem To improve operability.Solving Means There is provided a display apparatus for moving a drag object on a screen in accordance with an operation of a pointer performed by a user. The display apparatus includes: a detection unit for detecting a target object on the screen, the target object being a destination of the drag object; and a display control unit for displaying the drag object in a position closer to the target object than a display position of the pointer moved in accordance with an operation performed by a user. As a distance between the pointer and the target object becomes shorter, the display control unit makes larger an offset amount by which the drag object is offset from the pointer in a direction close to the target object, and as an association degree representing strength of an association between the drag object and the target object becomes higher, the display control snit makes the offset amount larger.
US10409474B2 Device and method for controlling displaying of user plan for inputting schedule in calendar
A device for controlling displaying of a user plan for inputting schedules in a calendar includes a display unit displaying a plan window for inputting one or more pieces of schedule information in a calendar, and a control unit controlling the display unit to display a predetermined window including schedule information, which a user intends to input in the plan window, in a predetermined area of the display unit, and controlling the display unit so that when the schedule information included in the predetermined window is selected and moved on the calendar in response to input from the user, the selected and moved schedule information is inputted as a time block at a date where the schedule information has moved on the calendar.
US10409471B2 Playback system, recording medium, and playback control method
A playback system includes a display device and an information terminal adapted to communicate with the display device. The information terminal includes a processor and a recording medium storing instructions which when executed by the processor cause the processor to perform a process including displaying a first group of identification information items of content data stored in the information terminal in a first viewing area of a display screen, and displaying a second group of identification information items of the content data selected according to a selecting operation performed on the first group of identification information items displayed in the first viewing area in a second viewing area of the display screen at different times. The display device is adapted to play back the content data corresponding to the selected identification information items.
US10409470B2 Touch-display accessory with relayed display plane
An accessory for a touch-sensitive display includes an image transfer structure and a capacitive marker. The image transfer structure is configured to relay or transfer, above the touch-sensitive display, an optical display plane of an image displayed by the touch-sensitive display. Further, the capacitive marker is capacitively-recognizable by the touch-sensitive display such that the touch-sensitive display visually presents the image in alignment with the image transfer structure.
US10409467B2 Presentation control device and presentation control system
Provided is a presentation control device which, in a movement of a window between displays, appropriately controls a positioning of a window to be moved after the movement without a user designating a presentation location upon a movement destination display. With this device, a layout storage unit (1008) retains one or more layout patterns which establish a presentation region, formed from a presentation location and a presentation size of each window which is presented upon a display. Using the layout pattern, a layout determination unit (1007) determines a presentation region wherein it is possible to present a moved window. A presentation control unit (1002) generates presentation data which positions the moved window in a presentation location which the layout determination unit (1007) has established.
US10409465B2 Selecting areas of content on a touch screen
An indication to activate a first floating point area is received. An indication to select a first floating point area on a touch screen of a device is received. The first floating point is associated with a first section of content on the touch screen of the device. An indication to activate a second floating point area is received. An indication to select a second floating point area on a touch screen of a device is received. The second floating point is associated with a second section of content on the touch screen of the device.
US10409463B2 Forking digital content items between digital topical environments
The technology described herein is capable of generating and presenting graphical user interfaces for displaying shared content, configuring space objects (also simply called spaces), posting digital content items to various spaces, inviting other users to contribute digital content items to various spaces, forking digital content items posted in one space or post object to another space or post object, contextual searching, posting rich comments in association with a post including graphical and textual data, and so forth. Further, the technology may provide suggestive search based on the spaces associated with a user, generate and exchange data with other nodes on a computer network, generate notification data including notifications reflecting updates posted to spaces by various users, and coalesce related comments to reduce number of notifications that each user receives and/or through which a user may have to navigate or scroll through.
US10409461B2 Portable multifunction device, method, and graphical user interface for interacting with user input elements in displayed content
A portable multifunction device configured for displaying an application on a display that includes a first user input element and a second user input element. In response to detecting a first input that corresponds to the selection of a first user input element, enlarging and centering display of a first area that includes the first input element and at least a portion of the second user input element. While displaying the enlarged first area detecting a second input that corresponds to selection of the second user input element. In response to detecting the second input, centering display of the second input element. Subsequent to detecting the second input, receiving input for the second user input element. In response to receiving the input for the second user input element, displaying a representation of the received input in the second user input element.
US10409457B2 Systems and methods for replenishment of virtual objects based on device orientation
A system, a machine-readable storage medium storing instructions, and a computer-implemented method are described herein for a System Tuner for updating user interfaces. The System Tuner receives a selection of at least one target tile for removal from display of a plurality tile according to a first physical orientation. The System Tuner detects a change to a second physical orientation. While in the second physical orientation, the System Tuner identifies a proximate tile(s) placed above a tile position of the at least one removed target tile due to the change to the second physical orientation. The System Tuner shifts the proximate tile(s) downward towards the tile position of the at least one removed target tile. The System Tuner inserts a replacement tile in an open tile position resulting from shifting the at least one proximate tile.
US10409453B2 Group selection initiated from a single item
A user interacts with a predefined portion of a given data item in a set of structured data. All other items in the set of structured data, that have the same value as the given data item, in a corresponding portion, are selected and treated as a group.
US10409451B2 Apparatus containing color coded group and member icons and method of grouping and degrouping members icons in lighting applications
A method of controlling lighting that includes color coding at least one group icon for a scene for lighting on a light control interface. The at least one group icon can be color coded with a first type color coded identifier corresponding to the scene. The method can continue with grouping at least one member icon designating a light function form for at least one lamp to the at least one group icon on the light control interface. The at least one member icon may include a second type color identifier, in which a member icon being grouped to a group icon has a same color for the second type color identifier for the member icon as the first type color identifier for the group icon.
US10409446B2 Information processing apparatus and method for manipulating display position of a three-dimensional image
An information processing apparatus according to the present technology includes an input detection unit configured to detect a position of a manipulation body for inputting manipulation in a three dimensional space, an arithmetic unit configured to identify a manipulation object image to be manipulated, from among three-dimensional images displayed on a display unit, and calculate a target display position of the manipulation object image, on the basis of a detection result by the input detection unit, and a display processing unit configured to cause the display unit to display the manipulation object image at the target display position calculated by the arithmetic unit.
US10409443B2 Contextual cursor display based on hand tracking
A head mounted display device and method for contextual cursors comprising a camera configured to capture a series of images, a display, and a processor configured to: display, to a user of the head mounted display device, a virtual cursor on display so as to appear at a location in a three dimensional environment, determine whether motion of a hand of the user in the images is trackable, and in response to at least determining that motion of the hand is trackable, modify a visual appearance of the virtual cursor to indicate that motion of the hand is trackable, and in response to at least determining that motion of the hand is not trackable, modify the visual appearance of the virtual cursor to indicate that motion of the hand is not trackable.
US10409441B2 Method of processing application CPU usage rate anomaly, and device and mobile terminal
Provided are a method and a device for processing abnormal CPU utilization of an application, and a mobile terminal. The method includes determining that CPU utilization of the application is abnormal; and displaying a prompt message of killing a process, such that a user checks and kills the process according to the prompt message.
US10409439B2 User terminal apparatus and controlling method thereof
A user terminal apparatus is provided. The user terminal apparatus includes a display consisting of a main display area disposed on a front side of the user terminal apparatus and a sub display area extended from one side of the main display area to be disposed on at least one area of a rear side of the user terminal apparatus, and a processor configured to provide a lock screen to a display area of at least one of the main display area and the sub display area and, in response to a user input of releasing the lock screen being sensed, control the display to provide a different home screen based on a display area where the user input is sensed.
US10409432B2 Touch window
A touch window according to an embodiment comprises: a substrate; a sensing electrode arranged on the substrate; and a reflection prevention layer arranged on the sensing electrode, wherein the reflection prevention layer comprises a first sub reflection prevention layer arranged on a first surface of the sensing electrode, a third sub reflection prevention layer arranged on a second surface, which lies opposite the first surface, and second sub reflection prevention layers arranged on both side surfaces, which connect the first and second surfaces, respectively. In addition, a touch window according to an embodiment comprises: a substrate; a base member comprising a pattern portion arranged on the substrate; a sensing electrode arranged inside the pattern portion; and a reflection prevention layer surrounding the sensing electrode, wherein the reflection prevention layer comprises a first sub reflection prevention layer arranged on the lower surface of the sensing electrode, second sub reflection prevention layers arranged on both side surfaces of the sensing electrode, and a third sub reflection prevention layer arranged on the upper surface of the sensing electrode, and the second sub reflection prevention layers comprise inclined surfaces, respectively. In addition, a touch window according to an embodiment comprises: a substrate; a sensing electrode on the substrate; a first sub reflection prevention layer arranged on a first surface of the sensing electrode; and a third sub reflection prevention layer arranged on a second surface of the sensing electrode, wherein at least one of the sensing electrode, the first sub reflection prevention layer, and the third sub reflection prevention layer has a side surface inclined at an acute angle of inclination with regard to a surface of the substrate.
US10409431B2 Input device and display device
An input device includes a plurality of first electrodes each extending in a first direction and arrayed along a second direction crossing the first direction at a first separation distance, and a detection unit configured to detect an output signal based on electrostatic capacitance of each of the plurality of first electrodes. In addition, each of the plurality of first electrodes includes a plurality of electrode portions each extending along the first direction, and a joining portion connecting the plurality of electrode portions with each other. Moreover, when seen in a plan view, each of the plurality of electrode portions connected to the joining portion is arrayed along the second direction at a second separation distance, and the first separation distance is smaller than the second separation distance.
US10409428B2 Object detection and scan
In certain embodiments, a method includes determining a position of a touch input in a touch-sensitive area of a touch sensor. The touch sensor includes a first number of electrodes having a first orientation and a second number of electrodes having a second orientation. The second orientation being different from the first orientation. The method also includes selecting a first set of the first number of electrodes corresponding to at least a portion of an area of the touch input within the touch-sensitive area; and applying a first pre-determined voltage to the selected first set of the first number of electrodes based at least in part on the area of the touch input being larger than a pre-determined area.
US10409423B2 Optical touch substrate, in-cell touch panel and display device
An optical touch substrate, an in-cell touch panel and a display device are disclosed. The optical touch substrate includes a base substrate, a light shielding matrix and a plurality of pixel regions defined by the light shielding matrix. The light shielding matrix includes a plurality of first optical touch electrodes and a plurality of second optical touch electrodes arranged to cross each other. The first optical touch electrodes are insulated from the second optical touch electrodes, and at least one optical touch electrode of the plurality of first optical touch electrodes and the plurality of second optical touch electrodes includes a light sensing layer and a conductive layer provided in a stacked manner. A sensing signal on each optical touch electrode changes as an intensity of light irradiated to a corresponding light sensing layer changes.
US10409422B2 Electronic apparatus, controller, recording medium, and method of operating electronic apparatus
An electronic apparatus includes a touch panel and a processor. The touch panel detects an operation performed on a surface of the electronic apparatus. The processor determines whether or not a first operation, in which a first movement amount of an operation point on the surface of the electronic apparatus in a first direction is equal to or larger than a first threshold value, has been performed based on an output signal from the touch panel. The processor executes a processing in accordance with the first operation when determining that the first operation has been performed. The processor invalidates the first operation when a second movement amount of the operation point in a second direction, which is different from the first direction, becomes equal to or larger than a second threshold value before determining that the first operation has been performed.
US10409418B2 Electronic device operating according to pressure state of touch input and method thereof
An electronic device operating based on a touch input includes a touch screen for receiving the touch input; and a controller for determining a pressure state corresponding to the touch input, when the pressure state satisfies a first pressure condition, controlling the touch screen to display information relating to the touch input, and, when the pressure state satisfies a second pressure condition, performing a function corresponding to the touch input. A method of controlling an electronic device based on a touch input includes determining a pressure state of a touch input; when it is determined that the pressure state satisfies a first pressure condition, displaying information relating to the touch input; and when it is determined that the pressure state satisfies a second pressure condition, performing a function corresponding to the touch input.
US10409416B2 Array substrate, color filter substrate, touch control display device and methods for driving the same
The disclosure provides an array substrate and a color filter substrate of a capacitive touch control screen, a touch control display device and a method for driving the touch control display device, so as to achieve the self-capacitive multi-point touch. The array substrate of the capacitive touch control screen includes: a peripheral area and a display area; a plurality of pixel units with pixel electrodes arranged in the display area; a plurality of touch control electrodes; and touch control electrode lead wires connected with a module configured to detect a touch control signal, wherein each of the touch control electrodes is connected respectively with one of the touch control electrode lead wires.
US10409415B2 Information input device
An information input device has a determination portion, a detection portion, and a switching portion. The detection portion includes two areas that plural coils are arranged along a plane. The two areas switch between a folded state facing the areas each other and a two-page spread state not facing the areas each other. When an induced current is not detected in the coils of the two areas in the continuous reception state in which the induced current of the coils can be detected, the determination portion determines that the detection portion is in the two-page spread state. When the induced current is detected in the coils of the two areas in the continuous reception state, the determination portion determines that the detection portion is in the folded state, and the switching portion switches the state of the detection portion from a normal state to a power saving state.
US10409413B2 Apparatus and method for expanded touch sensitive actuation of a user interface button
A user interface apparatus and method are provided for gloved and non-gloved touch sensitive button actuation. A user interface (100) embodied as a body wearable harness (104) provides a touch button control system having an activation button (120) and functional touch sensitive control buttons (108, 110, 140). The activation button (120) has a capacitive touch element (130) associated therewith that determines gloved or non-gloved operation based on a capacitive measurement taken in response to a finger input to the button. A plurality of control buttons (108, 110, and 140) are automatically assigned increased sensitivity levels in response to detected gloved mode operation in accordance with the measurement. The increased sensitivity levels allow various radio functions to be accessed by a gloved finger input during gloved mode operation with increased reliability. Additional control button identification can be added through the addition of vibrational alerts. Display and screen type control buttons can further be combined into larger and fewer buttons for ease of gloved landing.
US10409406B2 Systems and methods for increased security in authentication code entry for touch-sensitive screen enabled devices
Systems and methods for increased security in authentication code entry for touch-sensitive screen enabled devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for enhanced security in entering data to a data entry device comprising at least one computer processor and a touch-sensitive screen may include (1) the touch-sensitive screen displaying a touch instruction, the instruction indicating a touch location where a user touch is to be made on the touch-sensitive screen; (2) the touch-sensitive screen sensing a first touch; and (3) the at least one computer processor determining that the first touch is within a predetermined threshold of the touch location indicated by the touch instruction.
US10409401B2 Three-dimensional curved touch panel and touch display apparatus
A three-dimensional curved touch panel includes a light-transmissivity substrate and a touch-sensing module. The light-transmissivity substrate has a three-dimensional curved surface. The three-dimensional curved surface is defined with a sensing area and a surrounding area surrounding the sensing area. The touch-sensing module is bonded to the sensing area and the surrounding area of the three-dimensional curved surface. The touch-sensing module is provided with two indentations which are opposite to each other at an edge thereof. The indentations are located in the surrounding area, and the sensing area is located between the indentations.
US10409391B2 Keyboard with adaptive input row
Embodiments related to an electronic device having an adaptive input row. The adaptive input row may be positioned within an opening of a device and include a cover for receiving a touch and a display that is configured to present an adaptable set of indicia. The adaptive input row may also include one or more sensors for detecting the location of a touch and/or the magnitude of a force of the touch. The adaptive input row may be positioned adjacent or proximate to a keyboard of the electronic device.
US10409388B2 Portable device
A portable computing device is disclosed which may include a base element, a lid element, a first motion sensor, a second motion sensor, a processor, and an eye tracking system. The first motion sensor may be disposed in the base element. The second motion sensor may be disposed in the lid element. The processor may be configured to control the first motion sensor to detect first motion information, control the second motion sensor to detect second motion information; and determine final motion information based at least in part on the first motion information and the second motion information. The eye tracking system may be configured to determine a gaze position of a user based at least in part on the final motion information, wherein the processor is further configured to execute one or more control processes based at least in part on the determined gaze position meeting a predetermined condition.
US10409385B2 Occluded gesture recognition
This document describes techniques and devices for occluded gesture recognition. Through use of the techniques and devices described herein, users may control their devices even when a user's gesture is occluded by some material between the user's hands and the device itself. Thus, the techniques enable users to control their mobile devices in many situations in which control is desired but conventional techniques do permit effective control, such as when a user's mobile computing device is occluded by being in a purse, bag, pocket, or even in another room.
US10409384B2 Switch actuating device, mobile device, and method for actuating a switch by a non-tactile gesture
A switch actuating device for actuating a switch by eight types of non-tactile gestures performed with an object emitting heat includes a gesture sensor with four pixels configured to detect heat emitted by the object. The pixels include thin films made of pyroelectric sensitive material which generate a signal that has signal deflections corresponding to a temporal intensity curve of the heat detected by the thin film of the corresponding pixel. The types of the gestures are determined with a signal processing unit which controls an actuator to actuate the switch when a performance of one of the types of the gestures is determined. The gesture types are determined during an approach phase when the object approaches the gesture sensor, a waiting phase during when the object remains close to the gesture sensor, and a subsequent translational phase when the object moves in one of eight directions.
US10409383B2 Wearable device and method of transmitting content
A wearable device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with a host device, a sensing unit configured to recognize at least one motion, and a control unit configured to control the host device to transmit to an external device first content mapped to a first motion recognized by the sensing unit.
US10409377B2 Empathetic user interface, systems, and methods for interfacing with empathetic computing device
Devices, systems, and methods for empathetic computing are described. A method of interfacing with an empathetic computing system may include receiving sensor data from sensors of an empathetic computing device, wherein the sensor data is generated responsive, at least in part, to user interaction with the empathetic computing device, and wherein the user interaction comprises a plurality of interaction units. The method may include associating one or more individual interaction units of the plurality of interaction units with a corresponding interaction unit type in accordance with pre-determined definitions of types of interaction units, generating feedback responsive to the associating of an individual interaction unit with an interaction unit type, wherein the feedback is based on the type of the individual interaction unit, storing a sequence of interaction unit types of the individual interaction units associated with corresponding interaction unit types, and generating a descriptor of the sequence based at least on contextual information derived, at least in part, from the sensor data.
US10409375B1 Apparatus, system, and method for providing localized tactile feedback
The disclosed apparatus may include a support structure that holds a portion of the apparatus in physical contact with a user's fingertip, a feedback mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the user's fingertip, a position tracking element that facilitates tracking the position of the user's fingertip, and a communication component that facilitates communication between the apparatus and a control device. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
US10409373B2 Object execution method using an input pressure and apparatus executing the same
An object execution method and apparatus is provided for executing an object based on an input pressure level with a haptic feedback indicative of an attribute of the object. An object execution apparatus may include a display unit, an input unit, and a control unit. The display unit may display at least one object. The input unit may detect a selection of an object and/or a pressure level input for executing the object. The control unit may check a reference pressure value preset for the selected object. The reference pressure value may be indicative of attribute information of the object. The control unit may compare an input pressure value of the pressure level input with the reference pressure value, and may determine whether to execute the object based on the comparison result. The input unit comprising a vibration generator may generate a vibration mapped to the reference pressure value.
US10409372B2 Accessibility aids for users of electronic devices
A simplified UI mode is provided for computing devices, where complex user interface elements are replaced with simpler ones. In one embodiment, content, functions, and/or other selectable items on the home screen or panel(s) of the device are assembled into a one-dimensional list. In some cases, the simplified UI mode can be configured to receive a parsing gesture (e.g., downward drag gesture or a three-finger tap) that causes an item of the list to be aurally presented to the user, and a selection gesture (e.g., release of the drag gesture or a two-finger tap) to select the last aurally presented item. The simplified UI mode may be used in conjunction with a screen protector configured with tactile aid(s) configured to facilitate use of the device by a vision-impaired user. In one case, one of the tactile aids of the screen protector indicates how to activate the simplified user interface mode.
US10409367B2 Predictive graph selection
Provided is a process of configuring a dashboard of a graphical user interface, the process including: obtaining identifiers of metrics; obtaining features that are properties of the metrics; accessing in a graph-effectiveness matrix effectiveness scores corresponding to the features; selecting a plurality of graphs to graphically represent the metrics in a dashboard; and instructing a computing device to display the dashboard.
US10409362B2 Electronic device for preventing eye damage through long-time viewing and method thereof
An electronic device with display characteristics which reduce long-time damage to user's eyes has a verifiable eye protection system. A verified verification information received from user causes the device to acquire surrounding brightness value detect by an illumination sensor and determine whether the brightness value is in a range suggesting too-low or over bright light. The display screen of the electronic device is turned off when the brightness value is within one of certain brightness ranges. A method for such eye protection is also provided.
US10409361B2 Generating and providing immersive experiences to users isolated from external stimuli
An immersive experience system provides interactive content to a user while isolating the user from external stimuli in an isolation chamber. The user floats in a high-density suspension liquid maintained at the user's body temperature while consuming the interactive content which can provide audio, video and tactile inputs to the user. The user can interact with the immersive experience system via different modalities such as eye movements or gestures or via providing thought input through a visual cortex thought recorder comprised in the immersive experience system.
US10409357B1 Command-oriented low power control method of high-bandwidth-memory system
Embodiments of the invention provide a command-oriented method to lower power consumption of PHY during idle time periods. The idle time periods occur because HBM Commands have certain timing windows where there is no data transmission on DFI data signals between the memory controller and the PHY data slice. These windows may be utilized to power down the PHY data slice data path through DFI signal handshaking. In contrast to the conventional low power mode, this method provides an advanced low power mode that can further reduce power consumption in different modes at each suitable idle time based on different command types.
US10409355B2 Estimating and preserving battery life based on usage patterns
Embodiments apply user-specific usage patterns to estimate and preserve remaining battery life on a computing device. An amount of battery drain and an execution context are determined and stored for a plurality of recurring time periods. The execution context identifies operations executed by the computing device, signal strength, and other data describing the associated time period. If one of the operations is expected to be executed during a recurrence of at least one of the time periods, the expected execution is adjusted based on execution context and an estimated remaining battery life for the computing device. For example, the computing device may postpone or reschedule the operation for a time period during which the operation is expected to have a greater likelihood of completing successfully. In some embodiments, the battery preservation operations are automatically enabled at a particular threshold.
US10409354B2 Multi-core processor, power control method, and program
A multi-core processor has: a plurality of processor cores; and a power management part managing power supplied to the plurality of processor cores. The power management part has a supplied electric energy determination part determining maximum supplied electric energy for each of the plurality of processor cores. The maximum supplied electric energy is an upper limit value of supplied electric energy which can be supplied to the processor core.
US10409353B2 Dynamic clock voltage scaling (DCVS) based on application performance in a system-on-a-chip (SOC), and related methods and processor-based systems
Dynamic clock voltage scaling (DCVS) based on application performance in a system-on-a-chip (SOC), and related methods and processor-based systems are disclosed. In this regard, in one embodiment, a method of providing an application-specific DCVS in a SOC is provided. The method comprises receiving performance data corresponding to at least one performance characteristic of a SOC indicative of an execution performance of an application executing on the SOC. The method also comprises storing the performance data for the application executing on the SOC. The method further comprises, responsive to executing the application on the SOC, determining an application-specific DCVS setting for the application based on the performance data, and setting a DCVS parameter of the SOC based on the determined application-specific DCVS setting for the application. In this manner, an optimal DCVS setting is provided for the SOC to optimize computing resources, thus improving perceived performance of the application.
US10409350B2 Instruction optimization using voltage-based functional performance variation
The present disclosure generally relates to instruction optimization (or otherwise improved execution of instructions) using voltage-based functional performance variation. In some examples, a method is described that includes instruction optimization (or otherwise improved execution of instructions) using voltage-based functional performance variation. In some examples, the method includes characterizing a workload for a multi-core processor to identify one or more subunits of individual cores of the multi-core processor for utilization by instructions included in the workload, selecting a voltage at which to operate cores of the multi-core processor, and assigning individual ones of the instructions of the workload to a core of the cores of the multi-core processor based on performance of the identified one or more subunits of the individual cores at the selected voltage.
US10409349B2 Remediating power loss at a server
Aspects extend to methods, systems, and computer program products for remediating power loss at a server. Aspects of the invention increase the likelihood of gracefully shutting down a server and associated components in a data center when mains power is lost for a specified amount of time (e.g., an amount of time beyond transition to generator power). A server can include a management module (e.g., a BMC) and a watchdog module. When the management controller detects loss of power at a power supply unit, the management controller orchestrates a graceful shutdown of the server in response to power loss. When the management module is unresponsive, the watchdog module provides backup functionality for orchestrating a graceful shutdown in response to power loss. As such, data can be saved from RAM to more durable storage even when the management module is unresponsive.
US10409347B2 Domain-differentiated power state coordination system
A multi-core microprocessor is organized into a plurality of resource-associated domains including core domains, group domains, and a global domain. Each domain relates to either local resources, group resources, or global resources that are respectively used by a single core, a group of cores, or all the cores. Each core has its own independently settable target operating state selected from a plurality of possible target operating states that designate configurations for the local resources, group resources, and global resources. Each core is provided with coordination logic configured to implement or request implementation of the core's target operating state, but only to the extent that implementation of the target operating state would not reduce performance of any other core below its own target operating state.
US10409341B2 Cooling apparatus
A cooling apparatus that includes a base plate including two heat exchange units and a cover coupled to the base plate and enclosing the two heat exchange units. A recess is defined in the base plate and between the two heat exchange units. The cover and the base plate define a heat exchange chamber that includes the two heat exchange units. The cover has a first set of openings and a second set of openings, and is coupled to the base plate such that the first set of openings is above a first heat exchange unit and the second set of openings is above a second heat exchange unit. The cooling apparatus further includes a first pumping unit on the cover and over the first set of openings and a second pumping unit on the cover and over the second set of openings.
US10409340B2 Electronic device
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a heat emitting element, and the heat emitting element is disposed on a circuit board PCB. The electronic device further includes a heat pipe group. The heat pipe group includes at least two heat pipes, and the heat pipe group is located on the heat emitting element. The heat pipes in the heat pipe group have at least one different characteristic parameter. Optimal working regions of the heat pipes in the heat pipe group are different. When the heat pipes in the heat pipe group work in the corresponding optimal working regions, thermal resistance ranges of the at least two heat pipes in the heat pipe group are 0.05-1° C./W.
US10409336B2 Electronic device
An electronic device including a first body having a first recess, a second body having a second recess corresponding to the first recess, and at least one dual-shaft hinge module connected to the first and the second bodies and disposed at inner sides of the first and the second bodies. The first and the second bodies rotate relatively via the dual-shaft binge module to be opened or closed. The dual-shaft hinge module has a dual protrusion structure movably accommodated in the first and the second recesses, and the dual protrusion structure moves into or out of the first and the second recesses when the first and the second bodies rotate relatively via the dual-shaft hinge module.
US10409333B2 Replaceable keypad bezel
A keypad bezel for attaching to a housing of a handheld computer comprises a main body including plurality of screw holes and tabs for connecting the main body to the computer housing and a plurality of leverage points in the main body useful for removing the keypad bezel from the housing. To remove the keypad bezel, the screws are removed from the screw holes and a removal tool is positioned so that it mates with recesses the keypad bezel and force is applied to the removal tool in a direction way from the housing. The force removes the tabs out of corresponding slots in the housing, allowing the bezel to be removed.
US10409331B2 Cover glass for electronic device
Disclosed is a cover glass capable of preventing malfunction of an electrostatic touch screen and expressing a design characteristic of unique texture. The cover glass used for an electrostatic touch screen in an electronic device includes: a glass substrate provided with finely curved parts; and a window decoration made of a metallic material and provided on one surface of the glass substrate so as to correspond to the finely curved parts, wherein the window decoration comprises a plurality of metallic thin film figures electrically insulated from each other.
US10409330B2 Communications device with extendable screen
Described are devices and methods for providing an extendable screen in a portable communications device. The device may include a first display, at least one second display, and a graphics processor, coupled to each of the first and second display. The graphics processor may be configured to perform computer executable instructions for configuring the communications device to facilitate the presenting of a first graphical image on a first display configured into a portable orientation display configuration, into an expanded orientation display configuration, where the first graphical image is presented on both the first display and the at least one second display, for into a second expanded orientation display configuration where the first graphical image is presented on one of the first display and the at least one second display, while a user interface control is presented on the other of the first display and the at least one second display.
US10409326B2 Systems and methods for device case magnets
A protective case for an electronic reading device includes a back cover, wherein the back cover is configured to secure the electronic reading device. The back cover includes a plurality of metal plates, each of the plurality of metal plates disposed in a predetermined location. The protective case also includes a front cover, wherein the front cover includes a plurality of magnets, each of the plurality of magnets being disposed in a predetermined location and one or more of the plurality of magnets being positioned based on the location of one or more corresponding metal plates. The front cover also includes a Hall sensor magnet positioned on top of a magnet shielding, wherein the Hall sensor magnet is positioned between the magnet shielding and the back cover of the protective case when the protective case is in a closed position.
US10409324B2 Glass-type terminal and method of controlling the same
Disclosed is a glass-type terminal including: a frame portion that is configured to be wearable on the head of a user; a microphone that is combined with the frame portion and into which voice contents are input; a storage unit that is combined with the frame portion and in which at least one piece of schedule information relating to the voice contents are stored; and a controller that, when the voice contents are input into the microphone, analyzes the voice contents being input and extracts the schedule information associated with the analyzed voice contents from the storage unit. Then, in the glass-type terminal, the controller may determine whether or not the extracted schedule information is output, depending on whether or not the extracted schedule information and voice information included in the voice contents being input agree with each other.
US10409323B2 Torsion resistant interactive kiosk
A kiosk chassis includes first and second oppositely disposed, vertically extending u-channel side members; a top region, a middle region, and a bottom region disposed between the first and second side members; and a cross brace disposed within the middle region and extending between the first and second side members. The cross brace includes two intersecting members secured together and forms respective first and second acute angles with one of the u-channel side members.
US10409322B2 Clock generating circuit, serial-parallel conversion circuit, and information processing device
A serial-parallel conversion circuit includes: a phase detector that outputs a first phase detection signal indicating whether a phase of a clock signal is advance or behind, a signal amplifying circuit that amplifies the first phase detection signal with a gain so as to output a second phase detection signal; a control loop that adjusts the phase of the clock signal based on the second phase detection signal; an autocorrelation circuit that generates an autocorrelation value based on the first phase detection signal and a set delay amount, and outputs an autocorrelation signal indicating the autocorrelation value; a gain adjusting circuit that adjusts the gain in such a manner that the autocorrelation value matches a target correlation value; and a delay-amount determination circuit that sets a delay amount corresponding to a peak value of an obtained autocorrelation value obtained when the autocorrelation value changes in an oscillatory manner.
US10409319B2 System, apparatus and method for providing a local clock signal for a memory array
In an embodiment, a processor includes at least one processor core and at least one graphics processor. The at least one graphics processor may include a register file having a plurality of entries, where at least a portion of the at least one graphics processor is to operate at a first operating frequency and the register file is to operate at a second operating frequency greater than the first operating frequency, to enable the at least one graphics processor to issue a plurality of write requests to the register file in a single clock cycle at the first operating frequency and receive a plurality of data elements of a plurality of read requests from the register file in the single clock cycle at the first operating frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US10409312B1 Low power duty-cycled reference
A duty cycled voltage reference circuit is turned on and off synchronously with the operation of a second, reference-consuming, duty-cycled circuit to which it supplies a reference. When the reference consuming circuit no longer has need of the reference, the voltage reference circuit itself is then also powered down. The reference circuit is then powered back up for the next duty cycle sufficiently in advance of the reference consuming circuit such that any auto-zeroing and noise filtering operations required by the reference circuit are complete and a stable reference voltage is output at least simultaneously with, or slightly before, the reference consuming circuit begins to make use of the voltage reference signal. In this manner, synchronous duty-cycled operation of the voltage reference circuit with the reference-consuming circuit is obtained, with the consequence that power consumption by the reference circuit is reduced.
US10409310B2 Apparatus and method for demand response dispatch employing weather induced facility consumption characterizations
A method for dispatching buildings, including: generating data sets, each having energy values along with corresponding time and outside temperature values, where the energy values are shifted by one of a plurality of lag values relative to the corresponding time and outside temperature values; performing a machine learning model analysis on the each of the data sets; determining a least valued residual that indicates a corresponding energy lag for each of the buildings, the corresponding energy lag describes a transient energy consumption period preceding a change in outside temperature; using outside temperatures, model parameters, and energy lags for all of the buildings to estimate a cumulative energy consumption for the buildings, and to predict a dispatch order reception time for the demand response program event; and employing the dispatch order reception time to prepare actions required to control the each of the buildings to optimally shed energy specified in a dispatch order.
US10409306B2 Apparatus and methods for low temperature measurement in a wafer processing system
Implementations disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus for zoned temperature control during a film forming process. In one implementation, a substrate processing apparatus is provided. The substrate processing apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber, a plurality of power supplies coupled with the plurality of thermal laps and a controller that adjusts the power supplies based on input from radiation sensors. The chamber includes a sidewall defining a processing region. A plurality of thermal lamps is positioned external to the processing region. A window is positioned between the plurality of thermal lamps and the processing region. A radiation source is disposed within the sidewall and oriented to direct radiation toward an area proximate a substrate support. A radiation sensor is disposed on the side of the substrate support opposite the plurality of thermal lamps to receive emitted radiation from the radiation source.
US10409305B2 HVAC system configuration and zone management
Systems and methods for HVAC system design and zone group management are disclosed. A floor plan of a building is received, and an HVAC system configuration is selected from among a set of template HVAC configurations. HVAC components are selected from set of template HVAC components to customize the configuration. As components are selected, candidate positions for the HVAC component within the HVAC system configuration are determined and presented to a user to ensure compliance with engineering requirements. The floor plan includes a mapping of an HVAC system configuration to an HVAC zone group. If a change is made to the HVAC system configuration of a zone associated with a zone group, it is determined if another zone group shares the same properties as the changed HVAC configuration. If one exists, the changes]d zone is moved to the new zone group. If not, a new zone group is created and the changes zone is moved to the new zone group.
US10409295B2 Methods and apparatus for enhanced flow detection repeatability of thermal-based mass flow controllers (MFCS)
An electronic device manufacturing system includes a mass flow controller (MFC) that has a thermal flow sensor. The thermal flow sensor may measure a mass flow rate and may include a sensor tube having an inner surface coated with a material to form an inner barrier layer. The inner barrier layer may prevent or substantially reduce the likelihood of a corrosive reaction from occurring on the inner surface, which may prevent or reduce the likelihood of the MFC drifting beyond the MFC's mass flow rate accuracy specifications. This may improve the repeatability of flow detection by the MFC. Methods of measuring and controlling a mass flow rate in an electronic device manufacturing system are also provided, as are other aspects.
US10409291B2 Teaming in swarm intelligent robot sets
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for teaming in swarm intelligent robot sets. The method includes programming a multiplicity of robots in a multi-robot set with a particular locomotive model and assigning each of the robots to different individual tasks corresponding to different individual objectives of a problem based upon the particular locomotive model of the corresponding robots. The method additionally includes deploying the multi-robot set into a confined geographic area and surveilling each robot to ensure that each robot assigned to a corresponding task is achieving the assigned task. Finally, the method includes responding to one of the robots appearing to be unable to complete a corresponding assigned one of the tasks by selecting a different robot with a locomotive model considered compatible with the corresponding assigned one of the tasks to complete the corresponding assigned one of the tasks.
US10409289B2 Self-driving car scheduling method, car scheduling server, and self-driving car
The present invention belongs to the field of computer technologies, and discloses a self-driving car scheduling method, a car scheduling server, and a self-driving car. The method includes: receiving a ride request; determining, according to the ride request and driving information of self-driving cars within a management range, at least one first candidate car from the multiple self-driving cars; calculating a first time required by each first candidate car to arrive at a ride destination according to current location information, current road status information, and planned route information of each first candidate car; determining a final candidate car from the at least one first candidate car according to the first time corresponding to each first candidate car, where the final candidate car at least meets an expected destination arrival time; and delivering the ride request to the final candidate car.
US10409287B2 Vehicle guide display and path navigation method
A display module and method are disclosed to show the positional relationship of both the direction and distance of a vehicle relative to a desired approach course leading to a loading point.
US10409282B2 Hailing a vehicle
In general, an indication is received through a user interface of an intention of a potential rider to use an autonomous vehicle. In response to the receipt of the indication, a hailing request is sent by a signaling mode to at least one autonomous vehicle that can receive the hailing request directly in accordance with the signaling mode.
US10409281B1 Sensor controlled drive unit ingress and egress
A monitoring system for automated detection of egress or ingress of a drive unit between first and second spaces in an inventory system includes a path for conveying the drive unit between the first and second spaces that defines an intermediate space between the two spaces. A sensor is configured to detect passage of the drive unit between the first space and the intermediate space, and an identification sensor is arranged to read an identifier of the drive unit. In combination with an inventory management system, the monitoring system can be used to update and maintain accuracy of a virtual representation of a physical inventory space that employs automated drive units or shuttles.
US10409279B2 Efficient situational awareness by event generation and episodic memory recall for autonomous driving systems
A system and method is taught for data processing in an autonomous vehicle control system. Using information is acquired from the vehicle, network interface, and sensors mounted on the vehicle, the system can perceive situations around it with much less complexity in computation without losing crucial details, and then make navigation and control decisions. The system and method are operative to generate situation aware events, store them, and recall to predict situations for autonomous driving.
US10409276B2 System and method for controller-free user drone interaction
System and method for controlling an aerial system, without physical interaction with a separate remote device, based on sensed user expressions. User expressions may include thought, voice, facial expressions, and/gestures. User expressions may be sensed by sensors associated with the aerial device or a remote device.
US10409275B2 Oil debris monitoring (ODM) with adaptive learning
A system and method for debris particle detection with adaptive learning are provided. The method includes receiving oil debris monitoring (ODM) sensor data from an oil debris monitor sensor and fleet data from a database, detecting a feature in the ODM sensor data, generating an anomaly detection signal based on detecting an anomaly by comparing the feature in the ODM sensor data to a limit defined by system information stored in the fleet data, selecting a maintenance action request based on the anomaly detection signal, and adjusting one or more of the feature, the anomaly, the limit, and the maintenance action request by applying an adaptive learning algorithm that uses the ODM sensor data, fleet data, and feedback from field maintenance of one or more engines that evolves over time.
US10409272B2 Method and apparatus to automatically create virtual sensors with templates
A method and apparatus for automatically providing a virtual sensor have been described. In one embodiment, a method for automatically providing a virtual sensor includes receiving a plurality of virtual sensor templates from a server. The method further includes selecting a virtual sensor template from the plurality of virtual sensor templates. The selected virtual sensor template has an algorithm to provide a desired functionality. The method further includes selecting at least one parameter to configure the selected virtual sensor template. The method further includes automatically creating a virtual sensor associated with the selected virtual sensor template.
US10409271B2 Scheduling method and recording medium recording scheduling program for substrate processing apparatus
A scheduling method includes a first step where a controller prepares the schedule so that a preliminary processing process and a substrate processing process are performed in that order by a processing unit in common, a second step where, when an abnormality occurs in a substrate processing apparatus in a period from the start of the preliminary processing process to before the start of the substrate processing process, the controller stops the substrate processing process at the processing unit designated in the first step, and a third step where, when the abnormality is resolved, the controller prepares the schedule so that a post-resolution preliminary processing process and the substrate processing process are performed in that order at the processing unit designated in the first step.
US10409268B2 Field device management system
A field device management system include a plurality of field devices equipped in a plant, one or more host devices equipped at a place distant from the plant and configured to connect to the field devices via a first network, and a terminal apparatus configured to connect to the field devices via a second network and to connect to the host devices via a third network. The terminal apparatus includes a first communication interface module configured to perform field communication with the field devices via the second network, a second communication interface module configured to perform near field communication with the host devices via the third network, and a controller that, when updating data of any one of the field devices, performs communication with the host devices through the second communication interface module, and receives update permission information from the host device through the second communication interface module.
US10409267B2 Machine tool
A main spindle controller of a machine tool varies a rotation speed of a main spindle that grips a workpiece to a varied maximum speed higher than a reference rotation speed set value as a set value of a reference rotation speed by a variation width set value as a set value of a variation width or a varied minimum speed lower than the reference rotation speed set value by the variation width set value in units of the tool path. At the same time, the main spindle controller refers to speed condition information that indicates a condition of the preliminarily stored reference rotation speed and variation width assuming that a chatter vibration is to be reduced, and when at least one of the reference rotation speed set value and the variation width set value does not satisfy the condition of the speed condition information.
US10409261B2 Method for monitoring a machine tool
Machine tool (10), in particular a cutting machine tool, comprising at least one digital storage unit (34) in which a machining program code that codes the machining process of a workpiece by means of the machine tool (10) and a monitoring program code that codes a monitoring process for monitoring the machining process are stored. According to the invention, it is intended that a script editor (38) is stored in the digital storage unit (34) for inputting and/or reading modification commands that change the monitoring process, and a compiler is also stored in the digital storage unit (34) that is designed to automatically generate an executable process monitoring pro- gram code from the monitoring program code and the modification commands.
US10409260B2 Abnormality detection system, semiconductor device manufacturing system and semiconductor device manufacturing method
To provide an abnormality detection system capable of reducing work load of an engineer. An algorithm storage unit stores therein a detection algorithm corresponding to identification information of a detection target. An abnormality detection unit detects an abnormality in a detection target signal obtained from a monitor signal of the detection target using a corresponding detection algorithm in the algorithm storage unit. A detection target identification unit determines whether the detection algorithm corresponding to the identification information of the detection target is stored in the algorithm storage unit, and issues a generation request when it is not stored therein. An algorithm generation unit generates the detection algorithm using a corresponding detection target signal according to the generation request.
US10409255B2 Controller control method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer program for machine tool
To provide a controller for a machining device that controls oscillation of a cutting tool used for oscillating cutting to become capable of reducing a probability of interference between an interfering object existing near a work as a cutting target and the cutting tool. A controller for control over a machine tool comprises: a position command acquiring unit that acquires a position command directed to a servo motor for driving a cutting tool; a rotation speed acquiring unit that acquires a rotation speed of the cutting tool; an acceleration calculating unit that calculates an acceleration of the servo motor based on the position command; an oscillation command calculating unit that calculates an oscillation command based on the position command and the rotation speed, the calculated oscillation command causing the cutting tool and the work to oscillate relative to each other along a machining route; an offset value calculating unit that calculates an offset value based on the acceleration; an offset unit that offsets amplitude of the oscillation command; and a driving unit that outputs a drive signal to be used for driving the servo motor based on the oscillation command including the offset amplitude and the position command.
US10409254B2 Knowledge-based programmable logic controller with flexible in-field knowledge management and analytics
A method of operating an intelligent programmable logic controller over a plurality of scan cycles includes the intelligent programmable logic controller executing a control program and one or more reasoning algorithms for analyzing data received and transmitted by the intelligent programmable logic controller. The intelligent programmable logic controller receives one or more user-specified declarative knowledge models from an external source via a deployment interface included in the intelligent programmable logic controller. The intelligent programmable logic controller dynamically modifies the reasoning algorithms during runtime of the control program based on the user-specified declarative knowledge models.
US10409253B2 Systems and methods for merging modular control systems into a process plant
A modular control system includes a modular controller that implements control logic of the modular control system, where the controller is built natively on a platform of a distributed control system, equipment configured to perform a physical function in a process plant according to the control logic, and a configuration database storing configuration parameters of the modular control system. In a first mode of operation, the modular control system operates as a standalone module, and in a second mode of operation, the modular control system operates natively as one or several nodes of a distributed control system.
US10409252B2 Modular safety monitoring and warning system and methods for use thereof
Situational-awareness controllers and methods to increase situational-awareness for an actor associated with a triggering event are described. An example method includes in response to receiving a notification of a triggering event generated by at least one sensor, a computing device accessing information that includes related to an actor associated with the triggering event. The computing device correlates the information to a compilation of historical information by (i) determining whether the actor's location is associated with one or more safety events stored as part of the compilation of historical information and (ii) determining a risk level of the actor based on whether the one or more associated safety events occurred within a predetermined range of time from the time associated with the triggering event. The computing device generates a command based on a result of the correlating and sends the command to at least one controllable device.
US10409251B2 Automatic inspection and monitoring method based on time domain slotting control
An automatic inspection and monitoring method based on time domain slotting control, belonging to the technical field where the field personnel can automatically inspect and monitor a field device of a seismic apparatus in the seismic exploration production. A method of extraction and transmission of a seismic apparatus host on the information of a field device is implemented by a master control program, test information about the seismic apparatus host on the field device can be automatically extracted and classified from the seismic apparatus host, and according to a designed push protocol, a protocol encoding is conducted; a data frame block is automatically generated; and then the information is delivered via a broadcasting station; an encoding protocol of information push is designed for avoiding information loss caused by signal instability, etc. during information push. According to the protocol, the state information on the field device is encoded to generate a data frame block. There is no more need in the present invention for the operating personnel of the seismic apparatus to read and broadcast the content of the field device item by item, and it only needs to set a software operation mode, so that the automatic extraction and transmission of the state information on the field device can be extracted and transmitted.
US10409246B2 Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
The system generally includes a crosspoint switch in the local data collection system having multiple inputs and multiple outputs including a first input connected to the first sensor and a second input connected to the second sensor. The multiple outputs include a first and second output configured to be switchable between a condition in which the first output is configured to switch between delivery of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal from the first output and the second sensor signal from the second output. Multiple inputs of the crosspoint switch include a third input connected to the second sensor and a fourth input connected to the second sensor. The platform is configured to determine a change in relative phase based on the simultaneously recorded gap-free digital waveform data. The second sensor is configured to be movable to a plurality of positions associated with the first machine while obtaining the simultaneously recorded gap-free digital waveform data. The local data collection system is configured to plan data acquisition routes based on hierarchical templates.
US10409245B2 Methods and systems for the industrial internet of things
The system generally includes a crosspoint switch in the local data collection system having multiple inputs and multiple outputs including a first input connected to the first sensor and a second input connected to the second sensor. The multiple outputs include a first output and a second output configured to be switchable between a condition in which the first output is configured to switch between delivery of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal and a condition in which there is simultaneous delivery of the first sensor signal from the first output and the second sensor signal from the second output. Each of multiple inputs is configured to be individually assigned to any of the multiple outputs. Unassigned outputs are configured to be switched off producing a high-impedance state. The local data collection system includes multiple multiplexing units and multiple data acquisition units receiving multiple data streams from multiple machines in the industrial environment. The local data collection system includes distributed complex programmable hardware device (CPLD) chips each dedicated to a data bus for logic control of the multiple multiplexing units and the multiple data acquisition units that receive the multiple data streams from the multiple machines in the industrial environment. The local data collection system is configured to manage data collection bands.
US10409240B2 Method of controlling self-service washing machine, and terminal and system utilizing same
Disclosed are a method of controlling a self-service washing machine, and a terminal and a system utilizing same. The method includes: outputting position information and state information of at least one peripheral washing machine; acquiring a target washing machine selected by a user; sending a reservation request to a server, wherein the reservation request includes a target time period and an identifier of the target washing machine input by the user so as to enable the server to schedule the target washing machine to provide a washing function for the user in the target time period; and receiving and outputting a reservation result fed back by the server.
US10409233B2 Method with quasi-Newton Jacobian updates for nonlinear predictive control
A control system for controlling an operation of a system with continuous-time nonlinear dynamics subject to constraints including equality and inequality constraints on state and control variables of the system, including an estimator to estimate a current state of the system using measurements of the operation of the system and a controller to iteratively solve, at each control time step, an approximation of a constrained nonlinear optimization problem to produce a control solution, wherein the approximation includes a linearization of the nonlinear dynamics of the system discretized by time intervals in the control horizon and represented using an approximation of the constraint Jacobian matrix for each time interval of the control horizon. The iterative solution procedure is based on a block-wise update formula for the approximation of the constraint Jacobian matrix and the intermediate condensing matrices using an evaluation of one or combination of the discretized dynamics of the system and at least one directional derivative of the discretized dynamics of the system. Each block in the constraint Jacobian matrix and in the intermediate condensing matrices represents one time interval in the prediction horizon and can be updated independently, based on a block-wise rank-one update formula without any iterative solution procedure and without any matrix-matrix multiplications or matrix factorizations.
US10409231B2 Methods and apparatuses for utilizing adaptive predictive algorithms and determining when to use the adaptive predictive algorithms for virtual metrology
Described herein are methods, apparatuses, and systems for determining adaptive predictive algorithms for virtual metrology. In some embodiments, a computer implemented method identifies a plurality of predictive algorithms. The method determines when to use one or more of the plurality of predictive algorithms to predict one or more virtual metrology variables in a manufacturing facility.
US10409229B2 Method of control device and control device
A method of designing a control device that controls a controlled variable of a plant to a set point, the control device including a feedback control system for outputting a manipulated variable of the plant based on an output of a feedback controller and a disturbance estimation value, including a step of selecting one of a first order transfer function, a second order transfer function, a third order transfer function, a first order and time delay transfer function, a second order and time delay transfer function, and a third order and time delay transfer function as a transfer function of the nominal plant in accordance with characteristics of the plant; and a step of determining a transfer function of the feedback controller based on a gain and time constant of the nominal plant.
US10409223B2 Fastening part of a hairspring
An assembly (300) includes (i) a hairspring (2) made of a paramagnetic alloy including at least one of the following elements: Nb, V, Ta, Ti, Zr and Hf, notably an alloy including the elements Nb and Zr with between 5% and 25% by mass of Zr and an interstitial doping agent including oxygen, and (ii) at least one fastening part (1; 1′), notably two parts (1; 1′), in particular a stud (1) or a collet (1′), for an end (2a; 2b) of the hairspring (2), the at least one part (1; 1′) having a first portion (10; 10′) that is designed to come into contact with the hairspring (2) and that is made of titanium or titanium alloy or of tantalum or tantalum alloy, notably grade 2 titanium or grade 5 titanium.
US10409222B2 Gearwheel for clock movement
A gearwheel (R2) for clock movement, suitable for cooperating with a given first gearwheel (R1), wherein it comprises teeth whose flank is defined such that the torque ratio j between the two meshed gearwheels (R1, R2) is constant at least over a given angular pitch.
US10409211B2 Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes a toner supply section, an image forming section, a touch panel, a determining section, a calculating section, and a display section. The determining section determines whether a toner container mounted to the toner supply section is a first container or a second container which differs from the first container. The calculating section calculates a consumption amount of toner consumed for the image forming section to form an image on paper when the determining section determines that the toner container is the second container. The display section displays a ratio of a second consumption amount to a first consumption amount on the touch panel. The first consumption amount is a consumption amount of the toner when the toner container is the first container. The second consumption amount is a consumption amount of the toner when the toner container is the second container.
US10409210B2 Image forming apparatus and toner amount calculating method
An edge emphasis amount determining unit performs a spatial filter process and thereby determines an edge emphasis amount corresponding to edge effect. A first toner counter (a) counts a toner consumption amount including the edge emphasis amount for a non-block-edge pixel in a block as a unit of image processing, and (b) counts a toner consumption amount not including the edge emphasis amount for a block edge pixel in the block. A second toner counter counts a toner consumption amount not including the edge emphasis amount for the non-block-edge pixel and the block edge pixel. A toner consumption amount calculating unit calculates a toner consumption amount of the block on the basis of a difference between a toner counting value of the first toner counter and a toner counting value of the second toner counter.
US10409207B2 Transmission control apparatus and image forming apparatus with transmission control apparatus
A transmission control apparatus includes a first control board including a first control unit with an input/output port and a first board connector; and a second control board including a second control unit with an input/output port and a second board connector. The first control board is connected to the second control board via a general purpose cable, the general purpose cable is used for transmission of an indication signal as a digital signal controlling a power-supply mode transition and is used for serial communications. Lengths of change periods, during which a logical value of the indication signal is changed and with which transitions among three or more power-supply modes are associated, are preset and stored in the first control unit and the second control unit, respectively. The power-supply mode is transitioned to a specific mode according to the lengths of the change periods of the indication signal.
US10409205B2 Image forming apparatus comprising a movable cooling duct between the drum unit and the fixing unit
An image forming apparatus includes: a drum unit having an image carrier carrying a toner image; a fixing unit having a heating member and pressure member forming a fixing nip part with the heating member and fixing the toner image on a recording medium at the fixing nip part; a cooling duct provided between the drum unit and the fixing unit preventing heat transfer from the fixing unit to the drum unit; and a cooling fan causing the air to flow to the cooling duct. The cooling duct is a movable duct being changeable to a first state in which the cooling duct is unopen towards the fixing unit and a second state in which the cooling duct is open towards the fixing unit. The cooling duct changes to the first state during image formation by the drum unit and changes to the second state after the image formation.
US10409202B2 Intermediate transfer unit having a driving roller cleaning device and an image forming apparatus including the same
An intermediate transfer unit includes an endless intermediate transfer belt to which a toner image is primarily transferred from an image carrying member, a driving roller that conveys the intermediate transfer belt with the primarily transferred toner image to a secondary transfer position for a sheet material, and a cleaning device which cleans a peripheral surface of the driving roller around which the intermediate transfer belt is wound.
US10409201B2 Image forming apparatus and control method of adjusting cleaner brush polarities of cleaning unit of image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes: an image carrier that carries a toner image; a cleaning unit that collects a toner on the image carrier; and a hardware processor that controls the cleaning unit, wherein the cleaning unit includes a first cleaner brush and a second cleaner brush that remove the toner from the image carrier, and the hardware processor applies bias voltages having opposite polarities to the first cleaner brush and the second cleaner brush, and determines whether life is ended with respect to each of the first cleaner brush and the second cleaner brush.
US10409199B2 Image forming apparatus with sensor to detect developer in storage container and to detect position of cover for covering internal space where storage container is disposed
An image forming apparatus includes a housing in which a developing device is disposed, a cover member attached to the housing, a developer storage container to be detachably attached to the developing device, and a sensor unit. The developer storage container includes a container body having a storage space for storing a developer and a developer discharge port, and a moving wall configured to move in the container body. The sensor unit is arranged at a detection position where a detection sensor faces a specific area located above the developer discharge port on an outer peripheral surface of the container body when the cover member is in a closing posture, and arranged at a detection disable position where the detection sensor is distant from the specific area when the cover member is in an opening posture.
US10409196B2 Image forming apparatus including developing devices, developing containers, and changeable conveyance paths between the developing devices and the developing containers
An image forming apparatus includes an intermediate transferor to rotate in a predetermined rotation direction, a plurality of image bearers disposed along the intermediate transferor to bear latent images, a plurality of developing devices to develop the latent images, a plurality of developer containers to contain developers, and a plurality of conveyance paths each corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of developing devices and a respective one of the plurality of developer containers to supply the developers to the plurality of developing devices respectively. An arrangement of the plurality of developing devices in the predetermined rotation direction is configured to be changed without changing an arrangement of the plurality of developer containers. A layout of the plurality of conveyance paths is configured to be changed without changing connections between a supply source and a supply destination of the plurality of conveyance paths.
US10409191B2 Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus, including: a light source configured to emit a light beam; a rotary polygon mirror having a plurality of reflection surfaces configured to deflect the light beam; a beam detector configured to receive the light beam to output a pulse; a pulse interval measurement unit configured to measure a pulse interval of pulses output from the beam detector; a reflection surface identification unit configured to identify each of the plurality of reflection surfaces; a storage portion configured to store a reference pulse interval of each of the plurality of reflection surfaces; a correction amount calculation unit configured to calculate a correction amount based on the pulse interval and the reference pulse interval for each of the plurality of reflection surfaces; and a light source control unit configured to control the light source based on the correction amount.
US10409190B2 Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus
A seal member is injection-molded with a simple structure that needs no complicated assembling process.An optical scanning device 21 includes a light source unit 202 from which a light beam is emitted; a rotating polygon mirror 203 that deflects the light beam such that the light beam emitted from the light source unit 202 is scanned over a photosensitive member; an optical component that directs the light beam deflected by the rotating polygon mirror 203 onto the photosensitive member; an optical housing 20 that contains the light source unit 202, the rotating polygon mirror 203, and the optical component; and a cover 30 that covers an opening of the optical housing 20. The cover 30 includes a seal member 31a molded such that the seal member 31a is sandwiched between the cover 30 and a side wall of the optical housing 20, a gate 31a from which hot melt is injected, and a channel through which the hot melt flows to form the seal member 31a such that the seal member 31a is sandwiched between the side wall of the optical housing 20 and the cover 30. The gate 31a is provided outside a light path area for the light beam when viewed in a direction of a rotational axis of the rotating polygon mirror 203.
US10409189B2 Electrostatic latent image developer and method for producing electrostatic latent image developer
The disclosure concerns an electrostatic latent image developer including: a toner having toner base particles and an external additive; and a carrier, wherein the external additive contains silicone oil-treated silica and titanium oxide, Net intensity of titanium (Ti) in the toner to be measured by X-ray fluorescence analysis is 0.5 to 5 kcps, the carrier has a resin coating layer coating core material particles, and the resin coating layer has a constituent unit formed from an alicyclic (meth)acrylic acid ester.
US10409187B2 Toner
Toner particles each contain a binder resin and a releasing agent. The releasing agent includes an ester mixture. The ester mixture includes an ester and a fatty acid. The ester includes at least one monoester. The monoester is a dehydration condensation product of a monovalent linear saturated carboxylic acid and a monovalent linear saturated alcohol. The fatty acid includes at least one monovalent linear saturated carboxylic acid. The fatty acid includes a monovalent linear saturated carboxylic acid having a carbon number of at least 14 and no greater than 24 but does not include a monovalent linear saturated carboxylic acid having a carbon number of less than 14 or a monovalent linear saturated carboxylic acid having a carbon number of greater than 24. The fatty acid has a melting point of 60° C. to 80° C. The fatty acid accounts for 5% by mass to 20% by mass of the ester mixture.
US10409185B2 Toners exhibiting reduced machine ultrafine particle (UFP) emissions and related methods
Methods of forming a toner are provided. In embodiments, such a method comprises forming a toner from a mixture of at least one resin, at least one wax, and optionally, at least one colorant, wherein the at least one wax is of a type and is present at an amount which are selected to provide a predetermined PER10 value for the toner; and measuring a PER10 value for the toner, wherein the measured PER10 value for the toner is equal to or less than the predetermined PER10 value. Toners formed using the methods are also provided.
US10409178B2 Alignment control in nanoimprint lithography based on real-time system identification
An imprint lithography alignment method includes assessing a first alignment error between the template and the substrate, generating a first input signal corresponding to a first relative motion between the template and the substrate, initiating the first relative motion between the template and the substrate via the first input signal, assessing an output signal corresponding to the first relative motion, comparing the first input signal and the output signal to yield a motion control action corresponding to a second relative motion between the template and the substrate, generating a second input signal corresponding to the second relative motion between the template and the substrate, initiating the second relative motion between the template and the substrate via the second input signal, and assessing a second alignment error between the template and the substrate, wherein a magnitude of the first alignment error exceeds a magnitude of the second alignment error.
US10409173B2 Pattern forming apparatus, mark detecting apparatus, exposure apparatus, pattern forming method, exposure method, and device manufacturing method
While a wafer stage linearly moves in a Y-axis direction, a multipoint AF system detects surface position information of the wafer surface at a plurality of detection points that are set at a predetermined distance in an X-axis direction and also a plurality of alignment systems that are arrayed in a line along the X-axis direction detect each of marks at positions different from one another on the wafer. That is, detection of surface position information of the wafer surface at a plurality of detection points and detection of the marks at positions different from one another on the wafer are finished, only by the wafer stage (wafer) linearly passing through the array of the plurality of detection points of the multipoint AF system and the plurality of alignment systems, and therefore, the throughput can be improved.
US10409171B2 Overlay control with non-zero offset prediction
A process control system may include a controller configured to receive after-development inspection (ADI) data after a lithography step for the current layer from an ADI tool, receive after etch inspection (AEI) overlay data after an exposure step of the current layer from an AEI tool, train a non-zero offset predictor with ADI data and AEI overlay data to predict a non-zero offset from input ADI data, generate values of the control parameters of the lithography tool using ADI data and non-zero offsets generated by the non-zero offset predictor, and provide the values of the control parameters to the lithography tool for fabricating the current layer on the at least one production sample.
US10409168B2 Method of predicting performance of a lithographic apparatus, calibration of lithographic apparatus, device manufacturing method
Measurement data is obtained for calibration fields that have been exposed by a lithographic apparatus using different field layouts and exposure sequences. The measurement data is classified in subsets by scan direction, step direction, field size and other variables. The measurement data is indexed by a time value that varies through each exposure sequence. Time values within different exposure sequences can be related using a normalized time value based on the beginning and end of each exposure sequence. An inter-field performance model is calculated for each subset. An intra-field component of a performance model is calculated with time as a third dimension. The time-indexed performance model is used to determine intra-field corrections for a variety of product exposures having product layouts and product exposure sequences different to the calibration fields, based on time and other a variables of the product layout and product exposure sequence.
US10409166B2 Exposure apparatus and exposure method, and device manufacturing method
In corner sections of first to fourth quadrants whose origin point is a center of an upper surface of a stage, three each of two-dimensional heads are provided. The three each of two-dimensional heads include one first head and two second heads. The stage is driven, while measuring a position of the stage using three first heads that face a two-dimensional grating of a scale plate provided above the stage from the four first heads, and during the driving, difference data of measurement values of the two second heads with respect to the first head in a measurement direction are taken in for head groups to which the three first heads belong, respectively, and using the difference data, grid errors are calibrated.
US10409163B2 Photosensitive resin composition, cured film, element provided with cured film, and method for manufacturing semiconductor device
To provide a photosensitive resin composition which is capable of forming a pattern with high resolution and obtaining a cured film having excellent heat resistance and cracking resistance, and is also alkali developable; and a method capable of shortening the step required to remove a cured film of the composition after formation of an impurity region on a semiconductor substrate; and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same. Disclosed is a photosensitive resin composition including a polysiloxane (A).
US10409161B2 Positive type photosensitive siloxane composition
To provide a positive type photosensitive composition capable of forming a pattern of high resolution, of high heat resistance and of high transparency without emitting harmful volatile substances such as benzene, also capable of reducing pattern defects caused by development residues, by undissolved residues, or by reattached hardly-soluble trace left in pattern formation, and further capable of being excellent in storage stability. The present invention provides a positive type photosensitive siloxane composition comprising: a polysiloxane having a phenyl group, a diazonaphthoquinone derivative, a hydrate or solvate of a photo base-generator having a particular nitrogen-containing hetero-cyclic structure, and an organic solvent.
US10409157B2 Pattern forming method
A pattern forming method includes forming a first film on a first layer and a second film on the first film. First and second concave portions are formed in the second film. A third film is formed in the concave portions and a fourth film comprising a polymer is formed on the third film. The fourth film can be processed to phase separate and form a pattern in at least the first opening. The pattern formed in the fourth film can be used in patterning films thereunder. A fifth film can be formed which covers the first concave portion and does not cover the second concave portion. The third film in the second concave portion and the first film under the second concave portion can be processed using the fifth film. The first layer can be patterned using the first, second, or third film as a mask.
US10409156B2 Mold, imprint apparatus, and method of manufacturing article
A mold includes a pattern portion in which a pattern is formed, and a concave portion formed in the back surface of the pattern portion and having a size to include the pattern portion in a planar view. The edge of the pattern portion has an almost rectangular shape in the planar view. The concave portion has an almost rectangular shape with four rounded corners in the planar view. The shortest distance from each point on a side of the edge of the pattern portion to the edge of the concave portion is constant.
US10409148B2 RGB projector with multi-laser broadband light source and system for dynamically controlling image contrast ratio
A high dynamic range projector (HDRP) is configured with at least one spatial light modulator having red, green and blue digital light projector (DPL) chips, a light laser source including red, green and blue (RGB) light laser systems which are operative to illuminate respective DLP chips; and a central processing unit (CPU) coupled to the DLP engines and respective RGB light laser systems, wherein the CPU is operative to determine an optimal average power of each of the RGB light laser systems at a frame rate based on a desired contrast ratio.
US10409145B2 Projector
A projector includes a projection lens, a projector body, and an angle adjustment unit. In the projection lens, a U-shaped optical path is formed of optical axes CL1 to CL3. A lens barrel is a U-shaped barrel. The angle adjustment unit includes a fitting portion, a mounting flange, a fixing unit, a mount ring, and bearings. The projection lens is supported so as to be rotationally movable around the optical axis CL1. The fixing unit includes a mounting hole, a fixing screw, and a screw hole. The mounting hole is formed in the shape of an arc. The fixing screw is screwed with the screw hole through the mounting hole, so that the lens barrel is fixed to a housing.
US10409139B2 Light source with multi-longitudinal mode continuous wave output based on multi-mode resonant OPO technology
A light source providing multi-longitudinal resonant waves, particularly by utilizing an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) to produce a broadband emission spectrum. By configuring the system to pump the OPO far above the oscillation threshold, tunable light of macroscopic power with a short coherence length is provided. The coherence may be further shortened by additional longitudinal mode scrambling.
US10409136B2 Optical modulator
Provided is an optical modulator in which degradation of an extinction ratio is suppressed and a temperature drift phenomenon is suppressed.An optical modulator includes: a substrate having an electro-optic effect; an optical waveguide formed on the substrate; and a control electrode for controlling light waves propagating through the optical waveguide, in which the optical waveguide has one or more Mach-Zehnder type optical waveguides (A1 to A3 and B1 to B3), the control electrode has DC electrodes (C1 to C4) which apply DC bias, a feeder electrode which feeds DC bias to the DC electrode crosses one of two branched waveguides of the Mach-Zehnder type optical waveguide, and a first dummy electrode (a dotted line E5 or E6) is provided at a specific position on the other one of the two branched waveguides, which is a specific position symmetrical in relation to a position at which the feeder electrode crosses the one of the two branched waveguides.
US10409130B2 Electrochromic window fabrication methods
Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. Insulated glass units (IGU's) are protected, e.g. during handling and shipping, by a protective bumper. The bumper can be custom made using IGU dimension data received from the IGU fabrication tool. The bumper may be made of environmentally friendly materials. Laser isolation configurations and related methods of patterning and/or configuring an electrochromic device on a substrate are described. Edge deletion is used to ensure a good seal between spacer and glass in an IGU and thus better protection of an electrochromic device sealed in the IGU. Configurations for protecting the electrochromic device edge in the primary seal and maximizing viewable area in an electrochromic pane of an IGU are also described.
US10409122B2 Liquid crystal display device comprising a metal wiring in contact with a counter electrode and a transparent electrode at a contact hole
To form a sufficiently large storage capacitor, a liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel having a first substrate, a second substrate, and a liquid crystal held between the first substrate and the second substrate, the liquid crystal display panel having multiple pixels arranged in matrix. The first substrate has, in a transmissive display area provided in each of the pixels, a laminated structure containing a first transparent electrode, a first insulating film, a second transparent electrode, a second insulating film, and a third transparent electrode which are laminated in this order. The first transparent electrode and the second transparent electrode are electrically insulated from each other and together form a first storage capacitor through the first insulating film, and the second transparent electrode and the third transparent electrode are electrically insulated from each other and together form a second storage capacitor through the second insulating film.
US10409121B2 Array substrate and display device including the same
Provided are a display device and an array substrate including: base substrate; first metal layer; second metal layer at a side of first metal layer away from base substrate; third metal layer at a side of second metal layer away from base substrate; first insulation layer between first metal layer and second metal layer; second insulation layer between second metal layer and third metal layer; first oxide conductor layer at a side of third metal layer away from base substrate; second oxide conductor layer at a side of first oxide conductor layer away from base substrate; third insulation layer between first oxide conductor layer and third metal layer; and fourth insulation layer; in display area, fourth insulation layer is placed between first oxide conductor layer and second oxide conductor layer; in non-display area, third metal layer is connected with second metal layer at least by first oxide conductor layer.
US10409120B2 Display panel and display device
A display panel and a display device are provided. The display panel includes a first substrate having a step area; a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, wherein the second substrate has a first surface facing the first substrate and an opposite second surface; a Chip On Flex (COF) disposed on the step area of the first substrate and including at least one ground pad; a conductive layer disposed on the second surface of the second substrate; and a conductive adhesive electrically connected to the conductive layer and the at least one ground pad.
US10409117B2 Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display includes: a first substrate; and pixel electrodes disposed on the first substrate, each of the pixel electrodes including: a stem including a first stem and a second stem perpendicularly crossing each other; and a plurality of branch electrodes extending from the stem, wherein one of the first stem of and the second stem of each pixel electrode has a different width corresponding to a location of pixel electrodes on the display.
US10409116B2 Method for manufacturing light emitting apparatus, light emitting apparatus, and window
Provided are a method for manufacturing a light emitting apparatus, the light emitting apparatus, and a window. The method for manufacturing the light emitting apparatus includes preparing a liquid crystal device including a support substrate, a first electrode, a liquid crystal layer, and a sacrificial structure, separating the sacrificial structure from the liquid crystal layer to expose one surface of the liquid crystal layer, and forming a second electrode on the one surface of the liquid crystal layer.
US10409115B2 Liquid crystal display panel, array substrate and manufacturing method thereof
The disclosure provides a liquid crystal display panel, an array substrate and a manufacturing method thereof. In the method, controllable resistance spacer layers are formed on at least one of a source doped region and a drain doped region of a low temperature polysilicon active layer. When a turn-on signal is not applied to the gate layer, the controllable resistance spacer layers serve as a blocking action for a flowing current; and when the turn-on signal is applied to the gate layer, the controllable resistance spacer layers serve as a conducting action for the flowing current, such that contact regions formed of the controllable resistance spacer layers are respectively connected with the corresponding source layer and the corresponding drain through the controllable resistance spacer layers. Therefore, the disclosure is capable of effectively decreasing a leakage of a thin film transistor.
US10409114B2 Display device
Color irregularity caused by color mixture in peripheral parts of the screen is avoided when a liquid crystal display device is used in a curved state. The liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel in which a liquid crystal is sandwiched between a counter substrate and a TFT substrate having pixels formed thereon like a matrix, the TFT substrate and the counter substrate are bonded to each other with a seal member, an upper polarizing plate is arranged on the counter substrate, and a lower polarizing plate is arranged under the TFT substrate. In the liquid crystal display device, the liquid crystal display panel is curved along a curvature axis and width wsa of the seal member on each side orthogonal to the curvature axis is greater than width wsb of the seal member on each side parallel to the curvature axis.
US10409113B2 Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display includes: a first substrate and a pixel electrode thereon, a second substrate facing the first substrate and a common electrode thereon; at least one alignment layer on at least one of the pixel electrode and the common electrode; and a liquid crystal layer between the pixel electrode and the common electrode. A pixel including the pixel electrode includes a plurality of domains including a first domain. The domains have average orientations of the liquid crystal molecules different from each other. The pixel electrode has a first opening in the first domain, and the first opening extends substantially parallel to an edge of the pixel electrode.
US10409110B2 Color conversion panel and display device including the same
A color conversion display panel includes a substrate. A color conversion portion is disposed on the substrate. The color conversion portion includes a semiconductor nanocrystal. A transmission portion is disposed on the substrate. A blue light blocking filter is disposed between the substrate and the color conversion portion. The blue light blocking filter includes a first convex portion that protrudes toward the substrate. The transmission portion includes a first region including a scatterer and a second region including a second convex portion that protrudes toward the substrate.
US10409107B2 Semi-transmissive, semi-reflective display panel and method of manufacturing the same and display device
There are disclosed a semi-transmissive, semi-reflective display panel, a method of manufacturing the same and a display device. The semi-transmissive, semi-reflective display panel includes a display substrate having a transmissive region and a reflective region, and an optical device. The optical device includes a first reflective portion and a second reflective portion; the first reflective portion is configured to reflect the light irradiating the reflective region of the display substrate from a backlight source to the second reflective portion; and the second reflective portion is configured to transmit the light irradiating the transmissive region of the display substrate from the backlight source and reflect the light reflected from the first reflective portion to the transmissive region of the display substrate.
US10409100B2 Display device
A display device includes: a display panel, a laminated member, a light blocking layer, and an alignment pattern. The display panel includes a display area. The laminated member is positioned on at least one surface of the display panel. The light blocking layer is positioned outside the display area and is disposed on one of the display panel or the laminated member. The alignment pattern is disposed on the other of the display panel and the laminated member correspondingly to an edge of the light blocking layer, and is configured to measure a misalignment between the display panel and the laminated member.
US10409097B2 Display device
A display device includes a display module including a display surface, a light transmissive panel, a first fixing layer, a case, a second fixing layer, a first area, a second area, and a third area. The light transmissive panel includes a fixing plate surface opposed to the display surface. The first fixing layer is disposed between the fixing plate surface and the display surface. The case includes a fixing-plate-surface opposed surface opposed to the fixing plate surface. The second fixing layer is disposed between the fixing plate surface and the fixing-plate-surface opposed surface. The fixing plate surface includes the first area, the second area, and the third area located between the first area and the second area. The first area overlaps the first fixing layer. The second area overlaps the second fixing layer. The third area has wettability less than wettability of the first area and the second area.
US10409095B2 Parallax barrier, display device and display state control method thereof
A parallax barrier, a display device and a display state control method belong to the field of display technology. The parallax barrier includes: a sealed cavity and a first polarizer disposed on a light exiting side of the sealed cavity, wherein the sealed cavity includes: a first substrate and a second substrate and a liquid crystal layer provided between the two substrates, a first transparent electrode layer is provided on a surface of the first substrate, and the first transparent electrode layer is a plurality of transparent electrode blocks arranged in an array, and a second transparent electrode layer is provided on a surface of the second substrate, and a voltage difference to deflect liquid crystal is capable of forming between the second transparent electrode layer and the transparent electrode block. By controlling different transparent electrode blocks, the parallax barrier can protect privacy in two directions.
US10409093B2 Optical apparatus
We disclose herein an optical apparatus comprising an optical signal path which is driven by a plurality of electrical drivers. The electrical drivers are configured to optimize delays between two adjacent electrical drivers. The delays are optimized such that power loss in the optical apparatus is reduced.
US10409092B1 Contact lens data transceiver
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a low-power, high-data-rate, radio transceiver inside a contact lens. The radio transceiver includes a phase-locked loop having a frequency acquisition loop that turns on and off based on various performance characteristics of the transceiver. The transceiver also includes wireless power harvesting circuitry that receives a wireless power signal and generates a reference signal that is used by an oscillator within the transceiver.
US10409090B2 Light-emitting diode glasses, control system for multiple light-emitting diode glasses, and control method therefor
The present invention relates to light-emitting diode glasses, a control system for multiple light-emitting diode glasses, and a control method therefor. The light-emitting diode glasses according to the present invention comprise: a glasses frame comprising a pair of leg frames and a front frame which is connected to one end of each of the pair of leg frames and has a plurality of light-emitting diodes provided thereon; a memory unit which is provided on the glasses frame and has one or more items of first pattern data stored therein; a communication module for communicating one or more items of second pattern data with a control terminal unit; and a control unit, provided on the glasses frame, for controlling the operation of the light-emitting diodes so that the first pattern data or the second pattern data are displayed via the light-emitting diodes.
US10409089B2 Multiple state electroactive ophthalmic device
A variable focus ophthalmic device is described. The device comprises a front curve optical portion of the variable focus ophthalmic device comprising a front curve top optical surface and a front curve bottom optical surface and a back curve optical portion of the variable focus ophthalmic device comprising a back curve top optical surface and a back curve bottom optical surface. A cavity is formed by the front curve bottom optical surface of the front curve optical portion of the variable ophthalmic device and the back curve top optical surface of the back curve portion of the variable focus ophthalmic device. A fluid with a first index of refraction and a dielectric film is in contact with at least a portion of the fluid with a first index of refraction and overlaying an electrode capable of establishing an electric field. A gas with a second index of refraction is provided, wherein the first index of refraction and the second index of refraction are different. One or more reservoir regions operable to change its volume for containment of a volume less than or equal to the volume of said fluid are provided and wherein the reservoir is in fluid connection with said formed cavity.
US10409086B2 Method for optimizing a Fresnel optical lens
Method means for optimizing an optical lens adapted to a wearer, using an initial optical system providing stage (S1), during which an initial optical system is provided. The initial optical system has at least a light source (10), a light receiver (12) and an initial optical lens (L0) placed between the source (10) and the receiver (12), the initial optical lens a Fresnel zone, a working optical lens defining stage (S2), for evaluating a working optical lens is defined to be equal to the initial optical lens (L0), an evaluation stage (S3), during which a cost function related to the number of light rays received by the light receiver (12) that have passed through the annular step of the working optical lens, a modifying stage (S4), for modifying the annular step of the working optical lens, wherein the evaluation and modifying steps are repeated to minimize the cost function.
US10409082B2 Adjustable focal plane optical system
Disclosed herein are systems and techniques related to optical projection systems. In some examples, the system may include a scanning mirror arrangement for receiving a light beam and reflecting the light beam to a projection surface and a dynamic optical lens for focusing the light beam at points on a focal plane. Dynamic optical lens can be adjusted to focus the light beam on multiple points of the focal plane, where some of the points are disposed a different distance from the dynamic optical lens.
US10409081B2 Light splitting apparatus utilizing glass substrate for phase retardation
A light splitting apparatus includes a first glass substrate, a second glass substrate and a third glass substrate. The first glass substrate guides a first color light beam of incident light to a display device, and changes a polarization direction of a first intermediate light beam of the incident light to produce a second intermediate light beam. The first color light beam is polarized a first polarization direction. The second intermediate light beam includes a second color light beam polarized in a second polarization direction and a third color light beam. The second glass substrate guides the second color light beam polarized in the second polarization direction to the display device, and changes a polarization direction of the third color beam to a third polarization direction. The third glass substrate guides the third color light beam polarized in the third polarization direction to the display device.
US10409074B2 Near-to-eye display with steerable phased arrays
Near-to-eye devices with steerable phased arrays are provided. In some configurations, a device comprises waveguides, e.g., color plates, that are individually formed to couple a corresponding color output of a micro-display engine and project an image into a human vision system. Some configurations include steerable phased arrays for generating light defining a field of view of image content. The generated light is aligned with light from a real-world view to create an output that concurrently displays the real-world view with the field of view of the image content. The light from the steerable phased arrays is directed through one or more waveguides to an output region of the one or more waveguides. The light from the real-world view can pass through transparent portions of waveguides in a manner that aligns a rendering of the image content with the light from the real-world view to create augmented reality views.
US10409072B2 Wearable display, casing for a wearable display, and manufacturing method for a wearable display
A wearable display includes a first optical section, a main body, and a jig receiver. The first optical section is configured to emit light. The main body includes a second optical section that is connected to the first optical section and capable of outwardly emitting the light as image light, and a casing that supports the second optical section. The jig receiver includes a first guide that supports a first protrusion of a jig, a second guide that supports a second protrusion of the jig, and a third guide that supports a third protrusion of the jig. The jig receiver is provided in the casing such that at least two of the first, second, and third guides are spaced apart from each other in the first axis direction and at least two of the first, second, and third guides are spaced apart from each other in the third axis direction.
US10409071B2 Visual enhancement for dynamic vision defects
In certain embodiments, live image data modifications may be facilitated for dynamic vision defects. In some embodiments, one or more eyes of a user may be monitored while a set of stimuli are displayed to the user. Feedback related to the set of stimuli may be obtained, where the feedback indicates (i) whether or how the user sees one or more stimuli of the set and (ii) one or more characteristics related to the eyes that occurred when such stimuli are displayed. A set of modification profiles associated with the user may be generated based on the feedback, where each modification profile of the set (i) is associated with eye-related characteristics and (ii) includes modification parameters to be applied to an image to modify the image for the user when eye-related characteristics of the user matches the associated eye-related characteristics.
US10409069B2 Display device and light guide device
A display device includes a first diffraction element configured to diffract image light and a second diffraction element disposed on as optical path between a light source and the first diffraction element. The first and the second diffraction element emit light beams that have highest diffraction efficiencies in one direction when a single wave light enters from directions of normals. If the sum of the number of reflections of light and the number of times of intermediate image generation between the second diffraction element and the first diffraction element is an even number, in the first and the second diffraction element, the directions of the diffraction light having the highest diffraction efficiencies are output when light enters from the directions of the normals are the same with respect to the directions of the normals to the incident planes. If the sum is an odd number, the directions are opposite.
US10409065B2 Near-eye display
A near-eye display device is disclosed that includes a pixel display configured to display multiple groups of pixels, in each frame of image, that are output by scanning. The device includes multiple semi-reflectors, where each semi-reflector is in a one-to-one correspondence with each group of pixels displayed by the pixel display unit. Each semi-reflector includes multiple inner platings that are disposed at different reflection angles. Each of the inner platings is in a one-to-one correspondence with each pixel subunits that is in a group of pixels corresponding to a semi-reflector in which the inner plating is located. Each semi-reflector is configured to be activated when the group of pixels corresponding to the semi-reflector is reflected, and reflect each pixel subunit which is in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the inner platings to a direction of an eyeball center by using all the inner platings included in the semi-reflector.
US10409064B2 See-through type display apparatus
See-through type display apparatuses and electronic apparatuses including the same are disclosed. A see-through type display apparatus may include a multipath optical member that transfers a plurality of images along a plurality of paths to an ocular organ of a user, and an anisotropic optical member that is arranged between the multipath optical member and the ocular organ of the user. The anisotropic optical member may exhibit characteristics which vary based on a polarization direction of incident light. For example, the anisotropic optical member may function as a lens with respect to light that propagates along a first path and function in a different manner than the lens with respect to light that propagates along a second path. The anisotropic optical member may function as a flat plate with respect to the light that propagates along the second path.
US10409042B2 Wide attachment, and image pickup lens and image pickup apparatus including same
A wide attachment which is detachably attached to an object side of a lens apparatus and in which a focal length of the lens apparatus is shifted to a short focal length side. The wide attachment is formed of a single meniscus lens having a negative refractive power. The lens has an aspherical surface. The following conditional expressions are satisfied: −5.2<−(r1+r2)/(r1−r2)<−1.3, and 1.50
US10409040B2 Camera optical lens
The present disclosure discloses a camera optical lens. The camera optical lens including, in an order from an object side to an image side, a first lens, a second lens having a positive refractive power, a third lens having a negative refractive power, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, and a sixth lens. The first lens is made of plastic material, the second lens is made of glass material, the third lens is made of plastic material, the fourth lens is made of glass material, the fifth lens is made of plastic material, and the sixth lens is made of plastic material. The camera optical lens further satisfies specific conditions.
US10409037B2 Camera optical lens
The present disclosure discloses a camera optical lens. The camera optical lens including, in an order from an object side to an image side, a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, a sixth lens and a seventh lens. The camera optical lens further satisfies specific conditions.
US10409036B2 Camera optical lens
The present disclosure discloses a camera optical lens. The camera optical lens including, in an order from an object side to an image side, a first lens, a second lens having a negative refractive power, a third lens having a positive refractive power, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, and a sixth lens. The first lens is made of plastic material, the second lens is made of glass material, the third lens is made of plastic material, the fourth lens is made of plastic material, the fifth lens is made of plastic material, and the sixth lens is made of glass material. The camera optical lens further satisfies specific conditions.
US10409033B2 Lens assembly
A lens assembly includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, and a fourth lens, wherein the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, and the fourth lens are arranged in order from an object side to an image side along an optical axis. The first lens is with positive refractive power. The second lens is with negative refractive power. The third lens is with refractive power. The fourth lens is with negative refractive power. The lens assembly satisfies: 0.2
US10409032B2 Converter lens device and photographing system including the same
The present disclosure is directed to a converter lens device that includes a first mount to which a master lens device is capable of being attached, a second mount to which a camera body is capable of being attached and a converter lens having a negative refractive power, wherein, an optical system comprising the converter lens device and the master lens device has a focal length longer than a focal length of an optical system of the master lens device, the converter lens comprises sequentially from an object side, a first lens unit of a positive refractive power, a second lens unit of a negative refractive power, and a third lens unit.
US10409031B2 Image projection apparatus
An image projection apparatus has: a deformable mirror configured from a plurality of micromirrors; an optical system to form, on the deformable mirror, an intermediate image of an image to be formed based on image data outputted from an image output unit; an imaging device; an image comparator; and a controller for controlling the deformable mirror. The image comparator performs comparison between the image data outputted from the image output unit, and image pickup data of a projection surface, the image of which is picked up by the imaging device, and obtains blur correction amount of the image on the projection surface by each divided region of a projection image, and based on the blur correction amount of the image on the projection surface, said blur correction amount having been obtained by each region, the controller moves, corresponding to the blur correction amount, the micromirrors corresponding to respective regions.
US10409026B2 Lens driving device, camera module, and method for manufacturing lens driving device
A lens driving device includes a movable part, a plate spring that movably supports the movable part, a coil provided on the movable part, and magnets facing the coil. An outer portion of the movable part includes protrusion opposing parts where first restricting protrusion and second restricting protrusions face each other in an optical axis direction and non-opposing parts where the first restricting protrusion and the second restricting protrusions do not face each other in the optical axis direction, the coil is formed by winding a conductor wire around the outer portion in a circumferential direction and includes first coil portions positioned in the protrusion opposing parts and second coil portions positioned in at least some of the non-opposing parts, and the width of the second coil portions in the optical axis direction is greater than the width of the first coil portions in the optical axis direction.
US10409025B2 Optical apparatus with rotational operating member
An optical apparatus which has a lens movable forward or backward in a direction of an optical axis through operation of an operating member, prevents unintended motions in the lens, and improves operating quality of the operating member at low cost. A fixing member rotatably holds the operating member and has a first contact surface coming into contact with a pressing member sandwiched between the operating member and the fixing member. The operating member rotatable about the optical axis moves an image pickup optical system in the direction of the optical axis and has a second contact surface facing the first contact surface and coming into contact with the pressing member. The pressing member applies pressing force as load on the operating member to the operating member. The first or second contact surface has a slope that changes the pressing force according to a rotational angle of the operating member.
US10409023B2 Laser alignment systems
A laser alignment arrangement includes a first stage configured to structurally support a laser at a first longitudinal position of the laser, the first stage being configured to adjust the first longitudinal position of the laser in at least one direction orthogonal to an axis of the laser, and a second stage configured to structurally support the laser at a second longitudinal position of the laser, the second stage being configured to adjust the second longitudinal position of the laser in at least one direction orthogonal to the axis of the laser.
US10409022B2 Method and device for producing optical fiber unit
A method for producing an optical fiber unit by winding at least two bundling members on the outer circumference of an optical fiber bundle formed by bundling a plurality of optical fibers, including: feeding the optical fiber bundle from a fiber passage member; feeding the bundling members while forming intersection points between two of the bundling members on the outer circumference of the optical fiber bundle by feeding at least one of the bundling members from a bundling member passage part of a rotating member arranged to the outer circumference of the fiber passage member, while causing the rotating member to oscillate, with the feeding direction serving as the axis; and fusion-bonding the bundling members at their intersection points.
US10409021B2 Holder of various types of fiber optic cable modules
A holder for a plurality of fiber optic cable modules. The holder may includes a tray, wherein the tray is movably positionable in a chassis; and a plurality of mounts coupled to the tray, each mount configured to releasably retain a module of a plurality of various types of modules relative to the tray.
US10409012B2 Controlling back scattering in optical waveguide systems
Back scattering in an optical waveguide at an operating wavelength is controlled by adjusting an optical phase of light propagating in the waveguide at one or more locations along the waveguide. A portion of the back scattered light is tapped off near an input port and coupled into a photodetector. A controller detects changes in the photodetector signal and adjusts an optical phase tuner configured to control the optical phase of light in the waveguide at the selected location or locations. The optical phase tuner may be configured to vary the refractive index of at least a portion of the waveguide.
US10409009B2 Optical fiber connector with changeable gender
A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector is interchangeable between a male connector and a female connector by including a pin retainer having a releasable retention device configured to lock the pins in place within the retainer. The retention device may be opened, for example, with a release tool, to free the retention pins for removal of the pins. A method for switching a connector between a male connector configuration and a female connector configuration may be possible as a result of the releasable retention configuration.
US10408998B2 Method of fabrication polymer waveguide
A method of fabricating a waveguide device is disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having an elector-interconnection region and a waveguide region and forming a patterned dielectric layer and a patterned redistribution layer (RDL) over the substrate in the electro-interconnection region. The method also includes bonding the patterned RDL to a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) through a bonding stack. A reflecting-mirror trench is formed in the substrate in the waveguide region, and a reflecting layer is formed over a reflecting-mirror region inside the waveguide region. The method further includes forming and patterning a bottom cladding layer in a wave-tunnel region inside the waveguide region and forming and patterning a core layer and a top cladding layer in the waveguide region.
US10408996B2 Non-zero dispersion shifted fiber with low cut off wavelength and large effective area
The present disclosure provides an optical fiber. The optical fiber includes a core region. The core region is defined by a region around central longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. In addition, the core region has a first annular region. The first annular region is defined from the central longitudinal axis to a first radius r1 from the central longitudinal axis. Moreover, the core region has a second annular region. The second annular region is defined from the first radius r1 to a second radius r2. Further, the core region has a third annular region. The third annular region is defined from the second radius r2 to a third radius r3. Also, the optical fiber includes a cladding. The cladding region has a fourth radius r4.
US10408992B2 Segmented imaging directional backlights
An imaging directional backlight apparatus includes a waveguide and a light source array, providing large area directed illumination from localized light sources. The waveguide may include a stepped structure, and the steps may further include extraction features optically hidden to guided light, propagating in a forward direction. Returning light propagating in a backward direction may be refracted, diffracted, or reflected by the features to provide discrete illumination beams exiting from the top surface of the waveguide. Viewing windows are formed through imaging individual light sources and define the relative positions of system elements and ray paths. The imaging directional backlight apparatus further includes multiple waveguides with light extraction features arranged to provide uniform output luminance at the seam between the waveguides.
US10408990B2 Luminaire for generating direct lighting and indirect lighting
A luminaire for generating direct lighting and indirect lighting including an LED light source for generating light and a light guide plate having a first main surface and a second main surface, which is connected to the first main surface marginally via a narrow side face, wherein the LED light source is arranged in such a way that the light is radiated into the light guide plate via the narrow side face and subsequently one part of the light is emitted for generating the direct lighting via the first large main surface. Furthermore, a reflector is provided, which is arranged adjacent to the second main surface, wherein the reflector has at least one light-transmissive region configured in such a way that a further part of the light is emitted for generating the indirect lighting via the second main surface through the light-transmissive region.
US10408986B2 Optical waveguide and lamp including same
An optical waveguide includes a body of optically transmissive material having a width substantially greater than an overall thickness thereof and including a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a central bore extending between the first and second sides and adapted to receive a light emitting diode, and extraction features on the second side. A light diverter extends into the central bore for diverting light into and generally along the width of the body of material. The extraction features direct light out of the first side and wherein at least one extraction feature has an extraction surface dimension transverse to the thickness that is between about 5% and about 75% the overall thickness of the body of material.
US10408985B2 Lighting device comprising a light guide and a support
A lighting device (30) comprises a side-light light guide 1′ located in a support (2) that has an elongate opening for the passage of light emitted by the light guide. The support (20) is shaped to provide contact edges (24) and the only physical engagement between the support and the light guide is along those contact edges. The support also has planar surfaces internal positioned adjacent, and parallel to, planar surfaces (15) in the light guide to retain the light guide in the required orientation in the support. To enhance the flexibility of the support, in some embodiments only part of the support is continuous along the whole length of the support.
US10408981B2 Near-infrared cut filter
A near-infrared cut filter has a transparent substrate and an optical multilayer film formed on the transparent substrate and including high-refractive index films each having a refractive index at a wavelength of 500 nm in a range of 2.0 to 2.8 and low-refractive index films each having a refractive index at the wavelength of 500 nm of less than 1.6. The multilayer film is formed such that the high-refractive and low-refractive index films are alternately stacked and that the filter has spectral transmittance characteristic for the entire wavelength range of 450 nm to less than 550 nm and part of that wavelength range for incident light having incident angle of 0 degree, and part of wavelength range of 450 nm to less than 550 nm and the entire wavelength range of 450 nm to less than 550 nm for incident light having incident angle of 40 degrees.
US10408972B1 System and method for lightning strike prediction and warning
This document presents a system and method for gathering weather data and utilizing that weather data to calculation the upper and lower limits of the lightning formation range within a thunderstorm or storm system. The calculation may provide a probability for the beginning of lightning formation and lightning strikes for a geographic area for a given time period in sufficient time to permit alerts of lightning activity to be formulated and sent to users of the system. Equally, the system may calculate the probability of the cessation of lightning activity for a given geographic area at a specific time. The probability of both beginning and cessation of lightning activity may be provided at greater than 99% confidence.
US10408971B2 Method of constructing an optimized mesh for reservoir simulation in a subterranean formation
The invention is a method of constructing an optimized mesh for reservoir simulation in a subterranean formation useful for exploration in exploitation of oil deposits. At an instant T of the reservoir simulation, a size function is estimated, characterizing the initial mesh representative of the subterranean formation being studied. Next the flow of the fluids within the formation at this instant T is simulated by use of a reservoir simulator and of the initial mesh. An optimized size function is thereafter computed by use of the size function estimated on the initial mesh and of at least one parameter deduced from the reservoir simulation. And finally, an optimized mesh is constructed by modifying the initial mesh as a function of the optimized size function.
US10408966B2 Inspection devices, inspection methods and inspection systems
The present disclosure discloses an inspection device, an inspection method and an inspection system. The device comprises a distributed ray source comprising multiple source points; a light source collimator configured to converge the rays generated by the distributed ray source to form an inverted fan-shaped ray beam; a scatter collimator configured to only allow rays scattered at one or more particular scattering angles which are generated by the rays from the light source collimator interacting with inspected objects to pass; at least one detector each comprising multiple detection units which have an energy resolution capability and are substantially arranged in a cylindrical surface to receive the scattered rays passing through the scatter collimator; and a processing apparatus configured to calculate energy spectrum information of the scattered rays from the inspected objects based on a signal output by the detectors.
US10408963B2 Measurement calibration apparatus, methods, and systems
In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to determine spatial orientations of one or more transmitters attached to a first downhole component, relative to one or more receivers attached to a second downhole component, at common points in time during rotation of the first and the second downhole components. The first downhole component may be variably, rotationally coupled to the second downhole component. Further activity may include transforming raw measurements of transmitter signals provided by the receiver(s) into calibrated measurements based on the spatial orientations at the common points in time. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are described.
US10408957B2 Analysis of microseismic supported stimulated reservoir volumes
In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of modeling a downhole drilling tool is disclosed. The method may include obtaining microseismic data corresponding to a treatment of a subterranean region, the microseismic data including a microseismic event time for each of a plurality of microseismic events, and a microseismic event location for each of the plurality of microseismic events. The method may additionally include calculating a plurality of fracture planes based upon the microseismic event times, and calculating a closed boundary enclosing a first subset of the plurality of fracture planes. The method may further include identifying a microseismic supported stimulated reservoir volume (μSRN) for the treatment based on the closed boundary.
US10408956B1 Radial anti-azimuthal aliasing array
A microseismic array includes a series of sensors that are arranged in combinations of various sensor formations that collectively provide an improved radial anti-azimuthal aliasing function for microseismic mapping a wellbore. The sensors may be organized into one or more formations that resemble arms that extend radially outward from a central region around the wellbore, patches distributed in a field around the wellbore, ovals that are centered around the wellbore and concentric rings within the sensor ovals.
US10408952B2 Radiation scintillator detector, detector package and manufacturing process thereof
A radiation scintillator detector comprising a substrate on which are arranged a scintillator module and a silicon photomultiplier optically coupled one to the other. The detector includes a package comprising an outer casing enclosing said scintillator module and said photomultiplier, said package comprising inside said outer casing an inner casing comprising resin reflecting photons, in particular infrared and/or visible photons, emitted by said scintillator module upon receiving a ionizing radiation, enclosing said scintillator module and said photomultiplier.
US10408950B2 Image acquisition apparatus and image acquisition method
An image acquisition apparatus includes a fiber optic member including optical fibers, and transmitting an optical image from an input end face to an output end face, an imaging device including pixels, imaging the optical image from the output end face, and outputting an image, and an image processing device performing flat field correction of a fixed pattern noise for the image from the imaging device. The image processing device sets a first switching point of the correction on the basis of a noise peak point, performs the flat field correction in a case where output intensity from an object pixel of the image is lower than first switching intensity at the first switching point, and does not perform the correction in a case where the output intensity is higher than the first switching intensity.
US10408949B2 Indirect photon-counting analytical X-ray detector
An indirect, photon-counting X-ray detector capable of detecting the low-energy X-rays includes a scintillator screen that is directly coupled to a two-dimensional optical sensor. A signal filter receives an electrical output signal from the optical sensor and removes high intensity signal contributions therefrom that are indicative of direct interaction between said X-ray signal and said optical sensor. The scintillator screen has a sufficient thickness to ensure a high absorption of incident X-ray photons, and uses phosphor grains with a relatively small grain size. A cooling apparatus in thermal communication with the optical sensor may be used to control its temperature. The signal filter maintains a running average of changes in measured pixel output values for consecutive measurements, and replaces a measured value caused by a direct interaction event with a value equal to a previous measured value plus said running average.
US10408948B2 Radiation detector and method for manufacturing same
The present invention provides a radiation detector comprising: a scintillator for absorbing radiation to generate light; and a light detector formed in the scintillator, wherein the scintillator is composed of a two-dimensional nanomaterial for imparting ductility. The scintillator is formed by laminating the two-dimensional nanomaterial, the two-dimensional nanomaterial being at least one of graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and graphene quantum dots.
US10408947B2 Direct attached tungsten 3-D printed collimator to scintillator array
In the present invention, an integrated scintillator and collimator array for a detector utilized in a CT imaging system is provided. The integrated scintillator and collimator assembly is are fabricated from a manufacturing process or technique in which a scintillator array including a number of scintillation pixels is optically measured to determine the precise position of each pixel on the array. A transition material is applied to the array in a 3D printing method using the position data from the optical measurement and in subsequently bonded thereto in a sintering process to form a transition material layer. A collimator material is then 3D printed onto the transition material layer using the optical measurement data to form collimator plates on the array in alignment with the pixels thereby forming a unitary scintillator/collimator assembly for use in a detector for a CT imaging system.
US10408945B2 Techniques for positioning a vehicle
A system for determining a location of a vehicle in an environment provided with at least two landmarks whose location is known. The system includes at least one scanning distance sensor installed in the vehicle and configured to measure distance and direction from the vehicle to the at least two landmarks, as well as a data processing device configured to store in its memory the location of the at least two landmarks; and determine the location of the vehicle on the basis of at least the location of the at least two landmarks as well as the distance and direction from the vehicle to the at least two landmarks.
US10408941B2 GNSS regional correction data decoding
A correction message for regional GNSS data includes at least one network message and at least one cluster message. The at least one network message relates to stations of a network of stations within a region. The at least one cluster message relates to a subset of stations within the region. Network elements are extracted from the network message and cluster elements are extracted from the cluster message. Network elements and cluster elements are used to determine a position of a rover within the region.
US10408939B1 Learning method and learning device for integrating image acquired by camera and point-cloud map acquired by radar or LiDAR corresponding to image at each of convolution stages in neural network and testing method and testing device using the same
A method for integrating, at each convolution stage in a neural network, an image generated by a camera and its corresponding point-cloud map generated by a radar, a LiDAR, or a heterogeneous sensor fusion is provided to be used for an HD map update. The method includes steps of: a computing device instructing an initial operation layer to integrate the image and its corresponding original point-cloud map, to generate a first fused feature map and a first fused point-cloud map; instructing a transformation layer to apply a first transformation operation to the first fused feature map, and to apply a second transformation operation to the first fused point-cloud map; and instructing an integration layer to integrate feature maps outputted from the transformation layer, to generate a second fused point-cloud map. By the method, an object detection and a segmentation can be performed more efficiently with a distance estimation.
US10408936B2 LIDAR light fence to cue long range LIDAR of target drone
A system comprising includes a plurality of three dimensional line-scanner LIDAR sensors disposed to provide a set of fanned beams that travel from one horizon into the air to the other horizon arranged to provide a light fence to detect an object that breaks the light fence and a sensor processor connected to the plurality of three dimensional multi-beam line-scanner LIDAR sensors to establish a vector of travel and a velocity of the object that passes through the multi-beam light fence at the location of where the beams are broken.
US10408935B1 Long-range optical tag
Embodiments disclosed herein address these and other issues by providing for an optical tag that uses an optical assembly with beam splitters to allow for simultaneous detection and retro-modulation, as well as the use of a camera to facilitate alignment of the optical tag with a laser interrogator. Additional components may be used to allow for a large aperture to be used, to help maximize light received by the optical tag and minimize diffraction of retro-modulated light, which can significantly increase distances at which the optical tag can operate. Moreover, a beam splitter may further be used to balance the light directed toward an optical sensor and a retro-modulator, to help achieve optimal results.
US10408931B2 Radar module
A radar module for forming an ultra-wide field of view, including vertically oriented and laterally spaced first and second antennas for transmitting radar signals and for receiving the radar signals after the radar signals have been reflected from a reflecting surface of an object in the FOV of the module. At least one transceiver is configured to generate drive signals for the first and second antennas, such that each antenna forms a flat beam, and a signal processor is configured to detect from the received reflected radar signals a location of one or more objects in the FOV of the module.
US10408930B2 Beamforming training using echoes of an omnidirectional pulse
Methods and devices for estimating an angle between a transmitter and a receiver for beamforming are provided. A method includes, with an antenna element in a first device, transmitting an omnidirectional pulse and detecting an echo of the pulse reflected from a second device. An angle between the first device and the second device is estimated based at least on a characteristic of the echo. The method includes transmitting the angle to the second device for use in beamforming between the first device and the second device.
US10408925B1 Low probability of intercept laser range finder
A range finder includes a plurality of modulated seed lasers providing light at different wavelengths. Light from the seed lasers is provided to a wideband laser fiber amplifier. A portion of amplified laser light is directed to a first detector. The remainder is transmitted to a target through a collimating lens. Reflections from the target are received by a telescope. A major portion of the returned light is provided to a second detector. A minor portion is provided as feedback to the wideband laser fiber amplifier for stabilization. Outputs from the first and second detector are provided to a processor. Processor analyzes the time delay between the transmitted light and the reflected light to provide a range output. Other embodiments could use adaptive optics and mode hopping range calculations.
US10408924B2 Optical receiver and laser radar with scan operation
There are provided an optical receiver and a laser radar including the same. The optical receiver includes a plurality of optical detecting units configured to convert an optical signal reflected from a target into an electrical signal and to output the electrical signal, a signal combiner configured to combine output signals of the plurality of light detecting regions, a plurality of switches provided between the plurality of optical detecting units and the signal combiner, and a controller configured to control the plurality of switches so that the plurality of optical detecting units are selectively connected to the signal combiner based on whether the optical signal to reflected from the target is input. Therefore, it is possible to make a module small, to improve stability and reliability, and to reduce a signal to noise ratio.
US10408921B2 Vehicle detection of external objects
A vehicle computer is programmed to receive reflections of radio-magnetic beams transmitted by an antenna mounted to a vehicle body, and, when it is determined that the vehicle is moving, determine whether the vehicle body has changed shape based on the received reflections and a predetermined base reflection pattern. The computer is further programmed to generate a second base reflection pattern based at least on the received reflections and the predetermined base reflection pattern. The computer can then use the received reflections as vehicle sensor data.
US10408920B2 Radar device, signal processing device and signal processing method for radar device
There is provided a radar device. A transmitting unit transmits a transmission signal in which an up period and a down period are repeated. A receiving unit receives reception signals from a target. A distance measuring unit computes the distance between the target and the radar device based on a reception signal corresponding to the up period, as an up-side distance, and computes the distance between the target and the radar device based on a reception signal corresponding to the down period, as a down-side distance. An aliasing determining unit determines whether velocity aliasing has occurred, based on the up-side distance and the down-side distance. A velocity measuring unit computes the relative velocity between the target and the radar device, based on the result of determination on velocity aliasing, and one of the reception signal of the up period and the reception signal of the down period.
US10408919B2 RF system with an RFIC and antenna system
In accordance with an embodiment, a packaged radio frequency (RF) circuit includes a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) disposed on a substrate that has plurality of receiver circuits coupled to receive ports at a first edge of the RFIC, and a first transmit circuit coupled to a first transmit port at a second edge of the RFIC. The packaged RF circuit also includes a receive antenna system disposed on the package substrate adjacent to the first edge of the RFIC and a first transmit antenna disposed on the package substrate adjacent to the second edge of the RFIC and electrically coupled to the first transmit port of the RFIC. The receive antenna system includes a plurality of receive antenna elements that are each electrically coupled to a corresponding receive port.
US10408917B2 Method and apparatus for determining location of an object
Systems and methods for locating a position of a target object are provided. The target object can be equipped with a plurality of spatially distributed antennas, and can be located within a network of a plurality of anchors at fixed locations. A plurality of anchor pairs can be assigned. Each anchor pair can include at least two anchors. The anchor pairs can transmit and receive range request (REQ) and range response (RSP) packets. The REQ and RSP packets can be received by the antennas on the target object. Distance differences between the target object to the first anchor and from the target object to the second anchor of each anchor pair can be estimated, based on times at which the REQ packet and the RSP packet are received at the target object. The position of the target object can be estimated based on the distance differences.
US10408913B2 Systems and methods for physical detection using radio frequency noise floor signals and deep learning techniques
Systems and methods of using a machine learning model to detect physical characteristics of an environment based on radio signal data include at a radio signal receiver, collecting noise floor signal data comprising radio signal data from an environment within a predetermined proximity of the radio signal receiver; implementing a trained deep machine learning classifier that is trained to classify one or more physical characteristics of the environment based on the radio signal data; generating machine learning input based on the radio signal data collected by the radio signal receiver; receiving the machine learning input at the trained deep machine learning classifier; and generating by the trained deep machine learning model one or more classification labels identifying the one or more physical characteristics of the environment based on the noise floor signal data.
US10408912B2 Method and system for detecting that an object of interest has re-entered a field of view of an imaging device
A mobile electronic device processes a sequence of images to identify and re-identify an object of interest in the sequence. An image sensor of the device, receives a sequence of images. The device detects an object in a first image as well as positional parameters of the device that correspond to the object in the first image. The device determines a range of positional parameters within which the object may appear in a field of view of the device. When the device detects that the object of interest exited the field of view it subsequently uses motion sensor data to determine that the object of interest has likely re-entered the field of view, it will analyze the current frame to confirm that the object of interest has re-entered the field of view.
US10408910B2 Systems and methods for joint trajectory and parallel magnetic resonance imaging optimization for auto-calibrated image reconstruction
Systems and methods for estimating the actual k-space trajectory implemented when acquiring data with a magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) system while jointly reconstructing an image from that acquired data are described. An objective function that accounts for deviations between the actual k-space trajectory and a designed k-space trajectory while also accounting for the target image is optimized. To reduce the computational burden of the optimization, a reduced model for the parameters associated with the k-space trajectory deviation and the target image can be implemented.
US10408904B2 MRI using a modified DIXON sequence with reduction of fold-over artifacts
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system (500), the system includes at least one controller (510) which performs a modified rotated slab excitation (mROSE) sequence for volume selection to exclude portions of a subject under exam which are within the scanning volume and outside of a field-of-view (FOV) so as to reduce foldover artifacts which originate from the excluded portions of the subject under exam, where the mROSE sequence performs volume excitation based upon either optimized symmetrical, minimum-phase, or stretched minimum-phase radio-frequency (RF) pulses in a sagittal plane and encodes the scanning volume in a coronal plane. The controller also performs a chemical-shift sequence including a modified DIXON (mDIXON) sequence for substantially uniform fat/water separation within a FOV which lies within the scanning volume; and/or acquires echo information for reconstructing at least a part of an image.
US10408901B2 Magnetic resonance imaging device and method for adjusting waveform of gradient magnetic field and measuring echo signals by applying the adjusted waveform to a pulse sequence
Acoustic noise reduction is achieved in a high-speed imaging method such as a phase-compensation type GE sequence, which is not provided with sufficiently long intervals for applying the gradient magnetic field pulses. A band-stop filter is used to reduce components of a frequency band in the gradient magnetic field waveform, having a high sound pressure level being a source of sound, thereby performing the noise reduction. In general, when a band of the gradient magnetic field is reduced, the waveform is likely to be considerably distorted, failing to satisfy imaging conditions. Therefore, the distorted waveform is shaped so that the imaging conditions are satisfied. The sound pressure level of the gradient magnetic field waveform is calculated by using a response function inherent to the device.
US10408899B2 Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and gradient magnetic field power supply device
A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to a present embodiment includes a gradient magnetic field coil and a gradient magnetic field power supply. The gradient magnetic field coil applies gradient magnetic field to an object, the gradient magnetic field coil including a plurality of channels. The gradient magnetic field power supply calculates a required power for each channel, and distributes maximum power to a channel requiring higher power than the required power of other channels with priority to the other channels, the maximum power being a limit value of total power to be supplied to the channels as a whole.
US10408898B2 Optimization of magnet arrangement for nuclear magnetic resonance well logging tools
A method to produce a magnet arrangement, the method having steps of selecting a depth of investigation to be achieved by a downhole tool, identifying a desired magnetic field strength at the depth of investigation, producing a set of magnets to be incorporated into the downhole tool, sorting the set of magnets based on a quality of each of the magnets and optimizing the set of magnets such that the quality of each of the magnets results, when arranged, in the desired magnetic field strength at the depth of investigation and wherein the optimizing minimizes a cost function of the set of magnets produced.
US10408895B2 Polarization sample geometry
A carrier for a sample of highly polarized material includes a shell having a radially exterior surface and a radially interior surface, and a sample of highly polarized material interiorly adjacent to the radially interior surface. The shell may be substantially cylindrical, and may be constructed from a magnetic or non-magnetic material. The sample of highly polarized material may comprise a methyl rotor group material. The sample of highly polarized material may comprise pyruvic acid or an acetic acid. The sample of highly polarized material may be co-axial with the cylindrical shell. The sample of highly polarized material may be bonded or frozen to the radially interior surface of the shell. The carrier may further comprise a wad of material that forms a volume and contacts an axially proximate end of at least one of the shell or the sample.
US10408894B2 Devices and methods for determining a magnetic field
A method and device for determining values of a magnetic field component of a magnetic vector field.A method for determining values of a magnetic field component of a magnetic vector field, comprising: determining first distribution data comprising values of the magnetic field component, for a first predetermined area defined along a predetermined surface; determining second distribution data comprising second values of the component of the magnetic field for a second predetermined area defined along a second predetermined surface, wherein the first and the second predetermined surfaces are parallel; wherein determining second distribution data comprises manipulation of the first distribution data based on making use of intrinsic physical properties of the magnetic field; and associated device.
US10408892B2 Magnet with opposing directions of magnetization for a magnetic sensor
In one aspect, a magnetic field sensor is configured to detect a ferromagnetic object. The magnetic field sensor includes a magnet that includes two North regions and two South regions configured to generate opposing directions of magnetization to form a magnetic flux. The magnetic field sensor also includes a magnetic field sensing element configured to generate an is output signal responsive to changes in the magnetic flux caused by movement of the ferromagnetic object.
US10408890B2 Pulsed RF methods for optimization of CW measurements
A method for magnetic detection includes (a) providing optical excitation to a magneto-optical defect center material using an optical light source, (b) providing pulsed radio frequency (RF) excitation to the magneto-optical defect center material using a pulsed RF excitation source, and (c) receiving an optical signal emitted by the magneto-optical defect center material using an optical detector, such that the magneto-optical defect center material includes a plurality of magneto-optical defect centers and that (a) and (c) occur during (b).
US10408885B2 Transportable warming cart
A method of displaying a battery life for a warming cart battery is provided. The method includes the steps of detecting with a processor that a warming cart battery voltage is out of range of a predetermined threshold, determining with a processor an operation state of each of a plurality of periphery warming cart devices, and automatically setting a battery scale of a warming cart battery based on which of the plurality of periphery warming cart devices are in an active operation state.
US10408883B2 Method and apparatus for monitoring a DC power source
Evaluation of a DC power source can include communication with a voltmeter that is arranged to monitor electrical potential across positive and negative electrodes. The method includes determining a full-cell open-circuit voltage (“OCV”), an associated positive half-cell OCV, and an associated negative half-cell OCV at a start-of-life point of the DC power source. A lithium balance model is executed to determine a plurality of beginning states associated with an electrode alignment of the DC power source. An in-use state for the full-cell OCV is determined. An optimization routine is executed employing the lithium balance model to determine in-use states associated with the electrode alignment of the DC power source based upon the in-use state for the full-cell OCV and the beginning states associated with electrode alignment. A negative-to-positive (“N/P”) ratio is determined based upon the in-use states, and battery life is evaluated based upon the N/P ratio.
US10408878B2 Controller of rotary switch
A controller of a rotary switch receives, via a contact receiver, signals from a plurality of fixed contacts of a rotary switch that rotates a movable contact to connect the movable contact to any of the fixed contacts, and outputs a command based on the received signals. The controller of the rotary switch monitors a transition of an output code received from the contact receiver, and determines that a failure has occurred in the rotary switch when the transition of the output code does not match a transition pattern of the output code of the case where the rotary switch operates normally.
US10408877B2 Method and device for monitoring circuit breaker
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for monitoring a circuit breaker, comprising the following steps: obtaining a characteristic force associated with an actuating mechanism of the circuit breaker over the time; and determining the time point when the closing and/or opening of the circuit breaker occurs by identifying a variation of the force. The step of determining further comprises determining the moment when a variation increase of the characteristic force occurs as the time point of the closing of the circuit breaker; and determining the moment when a variation decrease of the characteristic force occurs as the time point of the opening of the circuit breaker. The method can be used to accurately on-line monitor the closing and opening time point of the circuit breaker.
US10408874B2 Light source device and inspection device
A light source device includes a light source that generates incoherent light, and an optical amplifier having gain characteristics indicating a gain at each wavelength, which receives the incoherent light output by the light source as input light, and outputs amplified light obtained by amplifying the input light, and a central wavelength of an intensity distribution indicating an intensity at each wavelength of the input light is a wavelength longer than a central wavelength of the gain characteristics indicating a gain at each wavelength of the optical amplifier.
US10408873B2 Partial discharge signal processing method and apparatus employing neural network
A partial discharge signals processing method includes: setting a first discrimination criterion among the following criteria: discharge signals acquisition, discharge signals noise filtering, and discharge signals classification; providing a plurality of pulse waveforms associated with detected partial discharge waveform signals; defining at least a first reference pulse waveform in accordance with the first criterion; performing a first training of a neural network module based on the at least a first reference pulse waveform to produce a similarity index adapted to selectively assume a first value and a second value representative of a similarity/non similarity of an input pulse waveform with the at least a first reference pulse waveform, respectively; comparing the plurality of pulse waveforms with the at least a first reference pulse waveform by means of the neural network module to obtain first similarity index values; and memorizing/rejecting each compared pulse waveform on the basis of the obtained first similarity index values and on the second discrimination criterion.
US10408872B2 Data measurements and methods
Systems and methods of measuring and determining noise parameters. An exemplary method measures noise data and determines element values of a device noise model for a device under test (DUT), using a test system including an impedance tuner coupled to an input of the DUT for presenting a controllable variable impedance to the DUT and a noise receiver coupled to an output of the DUT. Noise data is measured as a function of at least one measurement parameter. The measured data includes raw noise data read from the noise receiver, and is used to determine element values of the device noise model. The system may include a database of device models.
US10408871B2 Method for calculating surface electric field distribution of nanostructures
The disclosure relates to a method for calculating surface electric field distribution of nanostructures. The method includes the following steps of: providing a nanostructure sample located on an insulated layer of a substrate; spraying first charged nanoparticles to the insulated surface; blowing vapor to the insulated surface and imaging the first charged nanoparticles via an optical microscope, recording the width w between the first charged nanoparticles and the nanostructure sample, and obtaining the voltage U of the nanostructure sample by an equation.
US10408867B2 Analog spectrum analyzer
A spectrum analyzer for a signal IRF comprising a plurality of frequencies fi comprises N entities each made up of a structure formed by a stack of magnetic and non-magnetic layers having in at least one of the magnetic layers a magnetic configuration in the shape of a vortex, the excitation modes of the magnetic configuration being suitable for detecting the frequencies contained in an incident signal in real time, each entity having a first lower electrode and a second upper electrode, a voltage-measuring device suitable for measuring an electric voltage showing the presence of a frequency fk in the analyzed signal IRF, the device being connected to the lower electrode and to the upper electrode, a measurement-processing device suitable for determining the value of the frequencies fk in the signal IRF, and a line carrying the signal to be analyzed to each of the entities.
US10408866B2 Power theft location identification in distribution systems using voltage reading from smart meters
Methods and arrangements for power theft location in an electrical grid. A contemplated method includes: utilizing at least one processor to execute computer code that performs the steps of: receiving an indication of a voltage of a plurality of nodes in the branch of the electrical distribution grid; identifying voltage differences between at least of two of the plurality of the nodes over a predetermined number of days, relative to different time periods within each day, wherein the at least two of the plurality of the nodes are at a known relative position in the branch of the electrical distribution grid; and evaluating the identified voltage differences to determine whether the identified voltage differences satisfy a predetermined criterion indicating no power theft. Other variants and embodiments are broadly contemplated herein.
US10408863B2 Reference voltage prediction in memory subsystem
A method and apparatus for predicting a reference voltage in a memory subsystem is disclosed. A memory subsystem includes a memory controller coupled to a memory. The memory controller includes a lookup table having a number of different reference voltage values each corresponding to one of a number of different performance states. The memory controller further includes calibration circuitry configured to determine reference voltages for operation in various performance states. Responsive to returning to a performance state after operating in another, the calibration circuitry may restore the reference voltage to its most recently used value, and also obtain a predicted reference voltage. Calibrations may be performed at both the restored reference voltage and the predicted reference voltage obtained from the lookup table. The subsequent operating reference voltage may then be selected based on which of the two calibrations resulted in the largest data eye width.
US10408861B2 Circuit for compensating an offset voltage in an amplifier
A circuit for compensating an offset voltage in an amplifier or a DC component in a signal supplied to the amplifier comprises the amplifier and a first voltage source. The amplifier has at least one measurement signal port and at least two contacts for a supply voltage. Each of two contacts is connected to a different terminal of the first voltage source. The potential at each contact is separated from a ground potential and from an external supply potential.
US10408854B2 Sensor arrangement for measuring the rate of rotation of a rotating component
A sensor arrangement for measuring a speed of a rotating component includes a rotary encoder and sensor unit. The encoder is coupled to the component, and has a magnetic surface code with alternating North and South poles. The sensor unit has a housing, connecting cable, at least one sensitive measuring element, and contacting arrangement. The element is positioned in the sensor unit such that a main detection direction of the element is angled relative to a main extension direction of the sensor unit. The contacting arrangement electrically connects the element to the cable within the housing. Rotational movement of the encoder changes a magnetic field generated by the code at the element, which is configured to detect the change over a first direction parallel to the main extension direction or over a second direction perpendicular to the main extension direction in order to determine the speed of the component.
US10408850B1 Method for target substance detection and measurement
Various embodiments for a hand-held device to determine a level of one or more cannabinoid compounds in exhaled human breath are provided; some embodiments may also determine a level of alcohol in the exhaled breath. The device may perform any of the following steps: capture, concentrate, separate, identify, and quantify the level of cannabinoids in the exhaled human breath. The device may use solvent extraction and liquid chromatography to concentrate and separate cannabinoids from breath contaminants, followed by selective chemical modification of the cannabinoids with a fluorescent indicator for quantification. The measurement methodology may also include real time calibration of the device and detection protocol using known cannabinoid standards, which are simultaneously analyzed along with an unknown, to quantify the level of cannabinoids captured from the breath sample. The capture and separation components, along with cannabinoid analysis standards, may be configured as part of a single-use, field-replaceable testing cartridge.
US10408843B2 Compositions and methods for detecting S-nitrosylation and S-sulfinylation
The present invention relates to methods for detecting protein S-sulfinylation and S-sulfinylation within thiol groups in proteins, metabolites, or materials.
US10408842B2 Subcellular western blotting of single cells
Electrophoretic separation methods and systems for performing the same are provided. The methods and systems find use in a variety of different electrophoretic separation applications, such as sub-cellular Western blotting of single cells.
US10408840B2 Method for predicting clinical effect of immunotherapy
Provided is a method for predicting a clinical effect on a subject in a WT1 peptide immunotherapy, said method comprising: a) a step for contacting a sample derived from the subject with WT1 antigen peptide or a variant thereof; and b) a step for detecting the binding of the sample to the WT1 antigen peptide or a variant thereof and thus measuring anti-WT1 antigen peptide IgG antibody titer existing in the sample, characterized in that an increase in the anti-WT1 antigen peptide IgG antibody titer in the subject determines the achievement of a favorable clinical effect. Also provided is a kit for performing the method according to the present invention, said kit containing WT1 antigen peptide or a variant thereof.
US10408838B2 Non-invasive biomarker to identify subject at risk of preterm delivery
Methods for diagnosis to allow prediction of the likelihood of preterm birth based upon the concentration of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D2 synthase (L-PGDS) in cervical vaginal secretions. In addition, specific prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonists may represent novel tocolytic therapeutics.
US10408837B2 Peptide substrates recognizable by type E botulinum neurotoxin
The present invention relates to peptide substrates selectively recognized by botulinum toxin type A, BoNT/E, and their uses, in particular for carrying out methods for detecting, identifying and/or diagnosing botulinum toxin type E.
US10408835B2 Method and device for combined detection of viral and bacterial infections
A lateral flow assay is capable of detecting and differentiating viral and bacterial infections. A combined point of care diagnostic device tests markers for viral infection and markers for bacterial infection, to effectively assist in the rapid differentiation of viral and bacterial infections. In some preferred embodiments, bimodal methods and devices determine if an infection is bacterial and/or viral. A dual use two strip sample analysis device includes a first lateral flow chromatographic test strip to detect MxA and a low level of C-reactive protein and a second lateral flow chromatographic test strip to detect high levels of C-reactive protein. In some preferred embodiments, the sample is a fingerstick blood sample.
US10408834B2 Mutated parvovirus structural proteins as vaccines
The present invention is related to a method for identifying a parvovirus mutated structural protein capable of specifically binding to a binder for an antigen, a parvovirus mutated structural protein which comprises at least one B-cell epitope heterologous to the parvovirus, a multimeric structure comprising the protein, a nucleic acid encoding the protein, a virus or cell comprising the protein, a method of preparing the protein, a medicament comprising the protein, nucleic acid or multimeric structure and its use.
US10408831B2 Detection of histone modification in cell-free nucleosomes
This invention relates to the diagnosis of disease conditions, such as cancer and autoimmune disease, by the analysis of cell-free nucleosomes in samples from individuals. Methods of the invention may include contacting cell-free nucleosomes from a biological fluid sample obtained from the individual with an antibody that binds specifically with a modified histone protein. Binding of the antibody to the nucleosomes is indicative that the individual has the disease condition.
US10408818B2 Chemical analysis of urine and feces vapor
A gas sensor system is for use in, or in the vicinity of, a toilet, for detecting a target gas. A gas sensor detects a concentration of at least the target gas and a further, reference, gas which is received from a controlled gas release device. These concentrations are processed to obtain a concentration of the target gas relative to the concentration of the further gas by combining a change in the detected concentration of the target gas, a change in the detected concentration of the further gas, the sensitivity of the gas sensor system to the target gas and the sensitivity of the gas sensor system to the further gas. This approach avoids the need for extensive calibration operations to tune the sensor response to the environment in which it is used.
US10408817B2 Kit for diagnosis of coronary heart disease using multi-metabolites and clinical parameters, and method for diagnosis of coronary heart disease using the same
The present disclosure relates to a method and a diagnostic kit for diagnosing stable angina and acute myocardial infarction early through simple blood testing and checking of clinical parameters. Unlike conventional diagnostic methods, stable angina can be diagnosed as distinguished from acute myocardial infarction according to the present disclosure by using one diagnostic platform based on the change in the in-vivo levels of biological metabolites having different metabolic pathways and clinical parameters as well as medications affecting the onset and progress of the disease through multivariable analysis.
US10408814B2 Method for multiplexed sample analysis by photoionizing secondary sputtered neutrals
Disclosed herein is a method of generating a high resolution image of a cellular sample, the method including i) labeling a cellular sample with at least one mass tag, thereby producing a labeled sample in which a biological feature of interest is associated with the at least one mass tag, ii) scanning the sample with a continuous or near-continuous primary ion beam to generate sputtered secondary ions and sputtered neutral species, iii) photoionizing the sputtered neutrals to generate ionized neutral species, wherein the sputtered neutrals are photoionized at a site that is proximal to their source on the sample, iv) detecting the ionized neutral species by mass spectrometry, thereby obtaining spatially addressed measurements of the abundance of the at least one mass tag across an area of the sample, and v) producing an image of the sample using the measurements. A system for performing the method is also provided.
US10408812B2 Characterization and control system and method for a resin
The present disclosure is directed to a method of altering chemical properties of an in-process resin used with a 3D printing apparatus. The method includes monitoring the in-process resin using an imaging spectrometer, comparing the in-process resin and a model using one or more spectrums from the imaging spectrometer, and diluting the in-process resin with a diluting resin.
US10408808B2 Method of chemical marking of batches of carbon dioxide in order to ensure traceability
A method of marking a batch of carbon dioxide including creating by a traceability computer system at least one reference for a batch of carbon dioxide, in a database of a computer system listing a plurality of batches of carbon dioxide; injecting a chemical tracer into the batch of carbon dioxide, the final concentration of the tracer in the batch being less than 1% by mass; and recording the chemical tracer formula in the traceability computer system. The formula of the chemical tracer for the batch is associated with a batch reference in the database, the chemical tracer formula having the form of a combination of proportions of at least two chemical substances.
US10408807B2 Method for determining the NH3 loading of an SCR catalytic converter
A method for determining the NH3 loading of an SCR catalytic converter in the exhaust-gas section of an internal combustion engine, in which the NH3 concentration in the exhaust gas is determined by way of at least one sensor, preferably an NOx sensor, downstream of the SCR catalytic converter.
US10408797B2 Sensing device with a temperature sensor
An electronic device including an array of ultrasonic transducers, a temperature sensor for determining a temperature of the array of ultrasonic transducers, and a control module communicatively coupled to the array of ultrasonic devices and the temperature sensor. The control module is for receiving the temperature and for controlling operation of the array of ultrasonic transducers based at least in part on the temperature.
US10408794B2 Porous resonant sensors
In a general aspect, an apparatus can include a porous, monolithic resonator having nanoscale pores defined therein. The apparatus can also include an adsorbent selective to a given analyte disposed on an exterior of the porous, monolithic resonator, the exterior of the porous, monolithic resonator including surfaces defining the nanoscale pores.
US10408789B2 Disease detection system and method
An electrophoresis apparatus is generally disclosed for sequentially analyzing a single sample or multiple samples having one or more analytes in high or low concentrations. The apparatus comprises a relatively large-bore transport capillary which intersects with a plurality of small-bore separation capillaries and includes a valve system. Analyte concentrators, having antibody-specific (or related affinity) chemistries, are stationed at the respective intersections of the transport capillary and separation capillaries to bind one or more analytes of interest. The apparatus allows the performance of two or more dimensions for the optimal separation of analytes. The apparatus may also include a plurality of valves surrounding each of the analyte concentrators to localize each of the concentrators to improve the binding of one or more analytes of interest.
US10408788B2 Spacer for side loaded EWOD device
An EWOD device includes a first and second substrate assemblies, and a spacer that spaces apart the first substrate assembly from the second substrate assembly to define a channel between them. The spacer defines fluid input ports that are in fluid communication with the channel, and the spacer is configured for directing fluid from the fluid input ports into the channel. The spacer has a combed spacer configuration to define the fluid input ports, including alternating teeth that extend into the channel from a base region, and the teeth isolate adjacent fluid input ports from each other. The spacer may contact only a portion of the first and second substrate assemblies to form a spacerless region within the EWOD device, and the spacer includes regions that are in contact with both the first and second substrate assemblies and extend into the channel to define a cell-gap of the channel.
US10408782B2 Electrical devices with enhanced electrochemical activity and manufacturing methods thereof
In some aspects, a device is provided having a member with a region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In one aspect, a sensor of enhanced electrochemical activity is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The sensor may include a sensor member of a semiconductor material wherein the sensor member has a surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In other aspects, the member may be made of semiconducting foam having a surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In some embodiments, the region may be thermally-induced. Manufacturing methods and apparatus are also provided, as are numerous other aspects.
US10408781B2 Reference electrode insert for an electrochemical test cell
A reference electrode insert (14) for an electrochemical test cell (10), in particular for testing lithium ion cells, comprising a reference electrode (46) and a sleeve (15) for holding the reference electrode (46), characterized in that the sleeve (15) and the annular reference electrode (46) form a structural unit, the reference electrode (46) being secured firmly and captively in the sleeve in an encapsulated manner.
US10408779B2 Gas sensor including metal oxide layer and hydrogen detection method using gas sensor
A gas sensor includes: a first conductive layer; a second conductive layer including a first region having a first thickness and a second region having a second thickness larger than the first thickness; a metal oxide layer disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, the metal oxide layer including a bulk region and a local region surrounded by the bulk region, a degree of oxygen deficiency of the local region being higher than that of the bulk region; and an insulation layer covering the first conductive layer, the second region of the second conductive layer, and the metal oxide layer and not covering the first region of the second conductive layer.
US10408771B2 Mercury-in-pipe assessment tool and method of using the same
A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a generator-detector configured to be attached to a pipe. The generator-detector is configured to measure the concentration of mercury in the pipe in a non-destructive manner. A method is also disclosed.
US10408769B2 Apparatus for optical inspection of objects
An apparatus for optical inspection of objects, in particular cans. The apparatus includes an inspection station, a lighting system, and a camera directed towards the inspection system to capture an image of the lateral surface of the object to be inspected. A Fresnel lens is associated with the lighting system to direct a beam of light rays collimated towards the object to be inspected, located in the inspection station. A further Fresnel lens is positioned to face the object to be inspected, located in the inspection station and directed in such a way as to make the collimated light rays converge on the object.
US10408768B2 Optical video measurement system having interchangeable optics
A mounting assembly for an optical video system may include a platform having a track extending longitudinally along the platform. A camera mount may be slideably coupled to the track. A camera may be coupled to the camera mount. The camera may include a receptacle for engaging an interchangeable lens assembly. The mounting assembly for the optical video system may also include a biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing mechanism urges the camera mount along the track such that the receptacle engages the interchangeable lens assembly.
US10408767B1 System and method for detecting imperfections in a reflective surface
A system and method for identifying imperfections in a reflective surface. The reflective surface may be a metal coating on a sheet such as in a galvanization process. The system comprises a laser detector. The laser detector may be part of a triangulation unit. The laser detector takes readings corresponding to the angles of travel of diffuse light of a laser off of different portions of the reflective surface. Imperfections in the surface are identified based on variance in the readings. The method comprises detecting diffuse light of a laser beam off of different portions of the reflective surface, and identifying imperfections based on variances in the angles of travel of the diffuse light detected.
US10408764B2 System, method and computer program product for object examination
Examination system, method and computer-readable medium, the method comprising: processing by a processor using a first recipe at least one image comprised in images and metadata generated by an inspection tool and stored, to detect a first location set of first potential defects and attributes thereof; selecting and imaging part of the first location set with a review tool to obtain an image set; obtaining classification results of said first potential defects and determining a further recipe based thereon; processing the image using the further recipe for detecting a further location set of further defects; selecting part of the further location set; imaging the part with the review tool to obtain a further image set, and obtaining further classification results; and repeating determining the further recipe, processing the image, selecting and imaging part of the further location set, and obtaining further classification results, until a stopping criteria is met.
US10408761B2 Surface-enhanced Raman scattering element
A surface-enhanced Raman scattering element comprises a substrate having a principal surface; a molded layer having a support part formed on the principal surface of the substrate so as to extend along the principal surface and a fine structure part formed on the support part; a frame part formed on the principal surface of the substrate so as to surround the support part and fine structure part along the principal surface; and a conductor layer formed on at least the fine structure part and constituting an optical functional part for generating surface-enhanced Raman scattering; while the fine structure part are formed integrally with the support part.
US10408759B2 Methods and systems for high resolution fluorescence microscopy of polymeric dye-labeled samples using polarized light
Methods for producing a high resolution image of a sample are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes: detecting first and second sets of spatially-dependent emission signals from a sample labeled with a fluorescent polymeric dye; and producing a high resolution fluorescence image of the sample from the detected first and second sets of spatially-dependent emission signals. In some embodiments, the sample is a cell. Also provided are systems for imaging a sample that include a high resolution light microscope including a light source configured to irradiate a field of view with an excitation light; a photodetector configured to detect an emission signal: and a polarization modulator disposed in the light pathway between the light source and the photodetector; and a sample labelled with a polymeric dye and disposed in the field of view.
US10408753B2 Method and apparatus for calculating electromagnetic scattering properties of finite periodic structures
A method for calculating electromagnetic scattering properties of a finite periodic structure having a direction of periodicity is disclosed. The method numerically calculates electromagnetic scattering properties using spatial discretization in the direction of periodicity and numerically calculates electromagnetic scattering properties using spectral discretization in a direction orthogonal to the direction of periodicity.
US10408751B2 Measurement method and measurement system
A measurement method measures an amount of substance of an analyte in a sample fluid passing through a perforated structure having a pair of principal surfaces opposed to each other and having a plurality of cavity portions extending through both of the principal surfaces. An elapsed time from a time when the sample fluid begins passing through the perforated structure or a predetermined time thereafter to a time when a characteristic value of the perforated structure reaches a predetermined threshold. The elapsed time is used to determine the amount (the concentration) of substance of the analyte.
US10408748B2 System and method for evaluating fruits and vegetables
A system and method for non-destructively determining characteristics of a vegetable or fruit may include processing an image of the vegetable or fruit to produce image analysis results; analyzing light emitted by a Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) device and reflected from the vegetable or fruit to produce reflection analysis results; and calculating at least one value that reflects at least one characteristic of the vegetable or fruit based on the image analysis results and based on the reflection analysis results.
US10408747B2 Gas inlet system for isotope ratio spectrometer
A gas inlet system for an isotope ratio spectrometer and a method for coupling analyte gas to an isotope ratio spectrometer are disclosed. A variable volume reservoir is located between a supply of analyte gas and a spectrometer. The reservoir's internal volume is controllably adjusted at a pre-determined rate to generate a defined flow of analyte gas or mixture to or from the reservoir. Analyte gas and carrier gas are taken up by the reservoir on increasing the reservoir's internal volume and then expelled from the reservoir to the spectrometer on decreasing the reservoir's internal volume. An open split can be used together with the reservoir to facilitate splitting away and hence dilution of analyte within the reservoir. A method for cleaning the gas inlet system is provided, which involves flushing the system with carrier gas.
US10408742B2 Optical gas concentration measuring method by forming a differential signal using lights with different absorbabilities to a raw material in a gas flow path using a time-sharing method
To provide a concentration measurement method with which the concentrations of predetermined chemical components can be measured non-destructively, accurately, and rapidly by a simple means, up to the concentrations in trace amount ranges, as well as a concentration measurement method with which the concentrations of chemical components in a measurement target can be accurately and rapidly measured in real time up to the concentrations in nano-order trace amount ranges, and which is endowed with a versatility that can be realized in a variety of embodiments and modes. In the present invention, a measurement target is irradiated, in a time sharing manner, with light of a first wavelength and light of a second wavelength that have different optical absorption rates with respect to the measurement target. The light of each wavelength, arriving optically via the measurement target as a result of irradiation with the light of each wavelength, is received at a shared light-receiving sensor. A differential signal is formed, the differential signal being of a signal pertaining to the light of the first wavelength and a signal pertaining to the light of the second wavelength, the signals outputted from the light-receiving sensor upon receipt of the light. The concentration of a chemical component in the measurement target is derived on the basis of the differential signal.
US10408740B2 Method for huanglongbing (HLB) detection
A sensing system identifies Huanglongbing (HLB) symptoms in leaves of citrus trees in real time and differentiates them from nutrient deficiencies.
US10408739B2 Water quality sensor suitable for automated production
A water quality sensor includes a housing including a light transmissive bucket mounted in an electrical washing appliance and a light transmissive inner barrel mounted in the bucket, an actuation module mounted in the inner barrel for detecting a water quality of a washing solution in the electrical washing appliance. Thus, if the bucket is cracked during manufacturing or due to a collision, the actuation module can still be well protected by the inner barrel, so that the washing solution in the electrical washing machine does not directly flow into and contact with the actuation module to cause an accidental short circuit of the circuit substrate of the actuation module, improving the water resistance and service life of the water quality sensor.
US10408738B1 Non-invasive corrosion detection
A first signal generator for generating a first AC current signal and a second signal generator for generating a second AC current signal. A first combiner is coupled to the first signal generator and the second signal generator for combing the first AC current signal and the second AC current signal into a probe signal for applying directly to the unit under test. A receiver for detecting intermodulation distortion in the unit under test.
US10408736B1 Cell capture system and method of use
A cell capture system including an array, an inlet manifold, and an outlet manifold. The array includes a plurality of parallel pores, each pore including a chamber and a pore channel, an inlet channel fluidly connected to the chambers of the pores; an outlet channel fluidly connected to the pore channels of the pores. The inlet manifold is fluidly connected to the inlet channel, and the outlet channel is fluidly connected to the outlet channel. A cell removal tool is also disclosed, wherein the cell removal tool is configured to remove a captured cell from a pore chamber.
US10408731B2 High efficiency particulate air filter test system and method
A system and method for accurately and efficiently testing a HEPA filter in a sterile environment, such as a clean room, by creating a closed-loop system. The system includes a multi-port interface including at least a challenge port and a verification port, each port being in communication with an area upstream from the HEPA filter. Through the challenge port, test substances are introduced to a supply air duct that is in communication with a HEPA filter. Through the verification port, a concentration of the test substances can be measured for comparison with a concentration that passed through the HEPA filter, i.e. downstream from the HEPA filter. As such, test substances can be dispersed throughout the air conditioning system before interacting with the HEPA filter, and accurately measured. The closed loop between the ports provides an accurate measurement of the concentration of test substances to test the HEPA filter.
US10408729B2 Nephelometric turbidimeter and method for controlling the humidity of venting air in a nephelometric turbidimeter
A nephelometric turbidimeter for measuring a turbidity of a liquid sample in a transparent sample cuvette. The nephelometric turbidimeter includes a cuvette chamber housing with a cuvette chamber having the transparent sample cuvette arranged therein, and a drying apparatus. The drying apparatus includes a cuvette chamber inlet opening which vents the cuvette chamber, a cuvette chamber outlet opening which de-vents the cuvette chamber, an air circulator which circulates air from the cuvette chamber outlet opening to the cuvette chamber inlet opening, and a drying body. The drying body is provided as a container of a hygroscopic agent defined by a drying substance which is arranged in a drying path between the cuvette chamber outlet opening and the cuvette chamber inlet opening so that air flows through the drying body.
US10408719B2 System and method for testing bonded joints
A system for testing bonded joints that comprises a swing tool, an actuator, pressure measuring device and a first fixing arrangement. The actuator of the system is configured to apply a compression force or a traction force on the swing tool in order to separate two elements, and the pressure measuring device is configured to measure the force applied on the swing tool. A method for testing bonded joints using the system is also provided.
US10408718B2 Three-dimensional non-uniform loading/unloading and steady pressure model test system
A pressure three-dimensional non-uniform loading/unloading and steady pressure model test system has a pressure three-dimensional non-uniform loading/unloading device. The pressure three-dimensional non-uniform loading/unloading device is controlled via an input instruction of the hydraulic loading/unloading and steady pressure automatic control system to carry out pressure three-dimensional gradient non-uniform loading/unloading and steady pressure control. An automatic model displacement test system automatically acquires the displacement of any part inside a test model. A multi-probe peeping system observes a cavern excavation deformation and failure process dynamically in real time.
US10408713B2 Analytical method
The present invention provides a method of analyzing a sample containing an analyte to be qualitatively and/or quantitatively determined, comprising a binding step and a washing step, wherein the binding step comprises: interacting the analyte with beads having a density m1; obtaining a structure of packed beads comprising quantifiable bead complexes having a density m2; and the washing step comprises: dispersing the packed beads in a liquid medium having a density d>m2 and m1; and separating the liquid medium and the beads comprising the quantifiable bead complexes.
US10408709B2 Device for determining wheel fastening state using server
Provided is a device for determining a wheel fastening state that allows a wheel fastening state to be monitored during running. The device includes a sensor unit (3) that is attachable to and detachable from a wheel fastening part, an information terminal (4) that is an in-vehicle device (4A) or a portable terminal (4B), and a server (30). The terminal (4) includes a measurement instruction module (23) to read vehicle state data from a control and communication system (5) of a vehicle and send an instruction for to measurement to the sensor unit (3) at determined timing. The server (30) includes a first information processing module (32) configured to determine an abnormality of a fastening state of the wheel fastening part by comparing the measurement data with accumulated data that is measured under the same condition and stored in the past.
US10408706B2 Method and apparatus for aiming a vehicle lamp
A device for detecting a light beam projecting from a lamp of a vehicle is described, and includes a plurality of photo-sensors and a plurality of indicator bulbs. The photo-sensors are arranged in a linear array along a first axis, and the indicator bulbs are arranged in a linear array along a second axis that is in parallel to the first axis. A controller is in communication with the photo-sensors and the indicator bulbs. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to monitor signal inputs from the plurality of photo-sensors to detect presence of a light beam projecting from the lamp of a vehicle, determine a cut-off gradient line for the light beam based thereon, and illuminate one of the indicator bulbs to indicate a location of the cut-off gradient line for the light beam.
US10408703B2 Method and apparatus for checking sealing state of housing
A method of checking a sealing state of a housing includes starting an operation of a pressure sensor configured to measure an internal pressure of the housing. The method includes checking whether or not the housing is pressed. The method further includes checking the sealing state of the housing through checking a measured value of the pressure sensor under a pressure of the housing. An apparatus for checking a sealing state of a housing includes the housing configured to keep an internal space thereof sealed off from an outside, a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of the internal space, and an interface unit configured to provide to the pressure sensor a control signal that controls an operation of the pressure sensor, and provide pressure information detected through the pressure sensor.
US10408699B2 Quartz resonator pressure transducers and methods of operation
A cylindrical quartz crystal transducer that exhibits a low probability of twinning, and uses a combination of resonator signal inputs at the B-mode and C-mode frequencies to calculate resonator temperature. Crystallographic orientations are disclosed where combinations of B-mode and C-mode resonant frequencies exist that are sufficiently independent of pressure to enable accurate calculation of temperature under transient conditions. Such a transducer is usable at higher pressures and temperatures than conventional quartz pressure transducers. Furthermore, because the structure allows a choice of crystallographic orientation, other characteristics of the transducer, such as increased pressure sensitivity and activity dip-free operation, may be optimized by varying crystallographic orientation.
US10408697B2 Downhole toolstring spacer placement systems and methods
Techniques for improving implementation of a downhole tool string to be deployed in a borehole formed in a sub-surface formation. In some embodiments, a design device determines a model that describes expected relationship between properties of the downhole tool string, the borehole, the sub-surface formation, and mud cake expected to be formed in the borehole; determines calibration locations along the borehole based on properties of the borehole; determines candidate spacer configurations based on contact force expected to occur at contact points between the downhole tool string and the mud cake when deployed with each of the candidate spacer configuration via the model; and determines a final spacer configuration to be used to attach one or more spacers along the downhole tool string based on expected head tension to move the downhole tool string when deployed in the borehole with each of the candidate spacer configurations via the model.
US10408696B2 Method and device for measuring path following under load
A device for measuring a path under load of a first part that is in motion relative to a second part. The device includes an active telescopic bar and a connector. The telescopic bar includes a scale to measure the length of the bar, a coupler to ball link at each end of the bar, and a force sensor to measure the force applied to the bar along its longitudinal axis. The connector links each end of the bar to the first and second part, respectively. The spatial components of the force applied to one of the connector are measured. A measuring method utilizing the device.
US10408694B2 Method to compensate measurement error of fiber Bragg grating sensor caused by hydrogen darkening
A method is described for compensating measurement errors of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors installed in fiber cables in down-hole oil and gas environments due to hydrogen darkening. The method involves loading a fiber of known length and multiple FBG sensors in a hydrogen chamber with control of temperature, hydrogen concentration, pressure, and time and adjusting each of the variables through a test matrix while continuously measuring and recording the fiber transmission loss and FBG spectrum changes, then creating a correlation map of fiber transmission loss vs. Bragg wavelength shift, and using that map for compensating the wavelength shift of downhole installed fiber cables as a function of their hydrogen induced transmission loss through time.
US10408692B2 Mechanical quantity measurement device and pressure sensor using same
Provided are a mechanical quantity measurement device having a higher signal-to-noise ratio and resolution than the prior art and a pressure sensor using the same. A mechanical quantity measurement device that is provided with a plurality of Wheatstone bridges on the main surface of a single semiconductor substrate that are composed from impurity-diffused resistors and detect the difference between the strain amount occurring in the x-axis direction and the strain amount occurring in the y-axis direction, which intersect at right angles on the main surface of the semiconductor substrate, said mechanical quantity measurement device being characterized in that the impurity-diffused resistors composing the plurality of Wheatstone bridges are disposed evenly in an area to be measured.
US10408691B2 Fracture ring sensor
Embodiments of the invention include a fracture ring sensor and a method of using the same to detect out of tolerance forces. Aspects of the invention include a product having a defined an out of tolerance force, a fracture ring sensor, and a mounting assembly coupling the fracture ring sensor to the product. The fracture ring sensor is patterned with a conductive trace and is manufactured to break when subjected to a predetermined amount of force. The predetermined amount of force is substantially equal to a percentage of the out of tolerance force of the product.
US10408690B2 Manufacturing method of heat flux sensor and heat flow generation device for use in the manufacturing method
According to a manufacturing method of a heat flux sensor, the heat flux sensor is sandwiched between a heater plate and a cooling unit. The heater plate is disposed on the first surface of the heat flux sensor, and the cooling unit is disposed on the second surface of the same. A heat radiation measurement plate is disposed on a surface of the heater plate opposite to the surface on which the heat flux sensor is disposed. According to this configuration, the temperature of the heater plate is controlled in an inspection process such that the heater plate is kept at an ambient temperature. This makes it possible to stabilize the temperature of the heater plate in a short time.
US10408689B2 Apparatus and method for controlling a high voltage battery in vehicle
An apparatus and method are provided for controlling a high voltage battery within vehicle. The apparatus monitors states of a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor mounted within a battery pack and calculates a replacement temperature that corresponds to the faulty temperature sensor using a temperature deviation within the battery pack for each ambient temperature of the battery when a faulty temperature sensor of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor is detected. The replacement temperature is then used to operate the battery, and thus the stability of the battery control is improved even though the temperature sensor of the battery fails.
US10408688B2 Feedback device providing thermal feedback
Provided is a feedback device providing thermal feedback. The feedback device, according to one embodiment, may comprise a casing, a heat output module, and a feedback controller. The casing comprises: a contact part, with which a user makes contact when the feedback device moves when a content is being played; and a noncontact part with which the user does not make contact even though the feedback device moves. The heat output module comprises: flexible first and second substrates; a thermoelectric element interposed between the first the second substrates and performing a thermoelectric operation for thermal feedback; and a contact surface disposed on the second substrate. The heat output module is disposed on the curve-shaped inside or outside of the contact part, and outputs thermal feedback to the user via the second substrate and the contact surface. The feedback controller is configured so as to control the thermal output module.
US10408685B2 Magneto-mechanical resonator sensor with pre-disposed mass
Some aspects of the present disclosure feature a sensing device comprising a magnetic bias layer, a resonator, a spacer, and an environmental change receptor. The environmental change receptor is disposed on a surface of the resonator. The mass of the environmental change receptor is changed in response to a change in environment. The resonant frequency of the sensing device shifts in response to the mass change of the environmental change receptor.
US10408671B2 Integrated wearable noise dosimeter
Systems and methods are described that may provide audio information about an environment around a wearable device. Such audio information may be correlated with other biometric data to provide physiological information, e.g. regarding a wearer of the wearable device. For example, an illustrative method includes receiving an audio signal via a microphone of a wearable device and rectifying the audio signal with a peak detector. The method further includes amplifying the rectified signal with a logarithmic amplifier and causing an analog to digital converter (ADC) to sample the logarithmic signal. The method also includes causing the ADC to convert the sampled logarithmic signal to a digital output and storing the digital output in a memory of the wearable device. In some embodiments, the method includes transmitting the digital output to a computing device, which may correlate the digital output with other biometric data.
US10408665B2 Device for determining liquid level in a container
The present invention relates to a level indicator for determining the level of liquid in a container, the level indicator comprising: a floating device comprising a metal; a transmitter arranged to transmit an electromagnetic signal towards the floating device; and a receiver arranged to receive a response signal from the floating device. The floating device is moveable relative to the receiver so that a distance from the floating device to the receiver is altered in response to an altered level of liquid in the container, and wherein the electrical signal is a function of at least said distance. The receiver is electrically connectable to a control unit configurable to determine a position of the floating device relative to the receiver based on the electrical signal. The invention also relates to a system and a tank comprising the level indicator.
US10408653B2 System and method for metering gas based on amplitude and/or temporal characteristics of an electrical signal
A system for metering gas includes a housing configured to allow a flow of the gas between an input port and an output port. Further, the system includes a flow manager disposed in the housing and configured to modify at least one physical characteristic of the flow of the gas in the housing. Furthermore, the system includes a flow sensor disposed in the housing and configured to generate an electrical signal in response to flow characteristics of the gas in the housing. Moreover, the system also includes a processor configured to determine at least one flow parameter of the gas based on an amplitude characteristic of the electrical signal, a temporal characteristic of the electrical signal, or both the amplitude characteristic and the temporal characteristic of the electrical signal. A method for metering the gas is also presented.
US10408652B2 Coriolis mass flow measuring device with four bent measuring tubes
A Coriolis mass flow measuring device includes four bent measuring tubes, two exciter mechanisms, and two sensor arrangements. All four measuring tubes are joined inlet end and outlet end with collectors, where the measuring tubes are connected inlet end and outlet end pairwise with node plates to form oscillators, where the exciter mechanisms are adapted to excite bending oscillation working modes between the two measuring tubes of an oscillator, where the first oscillator and the second oscillator have bending oscillation working modes with first and second working mode eigenfrequencies (f11, f12), where the magnitude of the difference of the working mode eigenfrequencies of the two oscillators (|f11−f12|) amounts to at least 0.1 times, for example, at least 0.2 times and especially at least 0.4 times the lower of the two working mode eigenfrequencies, where the sensor arrangements are adapted to register oscillations of the oscillators.
US10408651B2 Method for determining a pulse duration T90 of a 90° pulse in a nuclear magnetic measuring method and respective nuclear magnetic flowmeter
A method for determining a pulse duration T90 of a 90° pulse in a nuclear magnetic measuring method. A signal generator has a known generator resistance RS, wherein a coil has a coil impedance ZL with a coil resistance RL and a coil reactance XL, wherein a coupling circuit has an adjustable matching capacitance CM and an adjustable tuning capacitance CT, and wherein the medium has a Larmor precession having an angular Larmor frequency ωP. The time needed for determining the pulse duration T90 of the 90° pulse is reduced by the matching capacitance CM and the tuning capacitance CT being set so that the angular resonance frequency ω0 corresponds to the angular Larmor frequency ωP and by power matching being present between the signal generator and the coil. The coil resistance RL is determined and the pulse duration T90 is determined as a function of the coil resistance RL.
US10408650B2 Ultrasonic meter transducer
A system, method, and apparatus for attenuating acoustic back-coupling in a ultrasonic meter transducer that includes a gasket band comprising a loop of a material, a first gasket ring integrated in the gasket band configured to match a diameter of a first bracket hole, and a second gasket ring integrated in the gasket band configured to match a diameter of a second bracket hole wherein the loop of material comprises a material that provides both environmental sealing and acoustic attenuation.
US10408649B2 Ultrasonic fluid flow measuring using an oscillating body and a coupling piece having a reduced cross section than the oscillating body
The flow speed of a fluid (12) flowing in a conduit (14) is measured using at least one ultrasonic transducer (18a-b) that is attached to the conduit wall (22) from the outside The transducer (18a-b) has an oscillating body (34) that couples to a part region (32) of the conduit wall (22) that acts as a membrane of the ultrasonic transducer (18a-b) that can vibrate. A coupling piece (36) whose cross-section is smaller than the cross-section of the oscillating body (34) is arranged between the membrane (32) and the oscillating body (34).
US10408645B2 Correcting bias in parameter monitoring
Sensor data, and the sensors themselves are calibrated, in near real time. Sensor data from multiple mobile machines is received on a mobile machine and used to calibrate sensor data on the mobile machine.
US10408644B2 Optical fiber temperature sensor and method for manufacturing same
An optical fiber temperature sensor includes: a substrate having a first substrate main body, and a second substrate main body, which has a coefficient of thermal expansion larger than that of the first substrate main body, and is bonded to the first substrate main body; and an optical fiber having a FBG sensor portion for measuring a temperature from a relationship between a Bragg wavelength and the temperature, and the optical fiber is configured to be embedded in the second substrate main body so that the FBG sensor portion is positioned in the second substrate main body.
US10408643B2 Methods and apparatus to increase resolver-to-digital converter accuracy
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to increase resolver-to-digital converter accuracy are disclosed. Example methods and apparatus compare a first induced signal and a first threshold signal to determine a first zero-cross signal, compare a second induced signal with the first threshold signal to determine a second zero-cross signal, compare an inducing signal with the first threshold signal to determine a third zero-cross signal, compare the first induced signal and a second threshold signal to determine a first zero-cross confirmation signal, the first zero-cross confirmation signal to indicate when to use the first zero-cross signal to determine a phase difference between the inducing signal and at least one of the first induced signal or the second induced signal, and compare the second induced sinusoidal signal and the second threshold signal to determine a second zero-cross confirmation signal, the second zero-cross confirmation signal to indicate when to use the second zero-cross signal to determine the phase difference.
US10408641B2 Measurement system
A system for determining the location of a movable element within a container is provided in which a linear variable differential transformer (“LVDT”) is formed with the container and the movable element therein. The LVDT includes a coil assembly including a primary or excitation winding, a secondary or output winding, and a movable element or core that is magnetically permeable. Measurement of an output signals allows for precise determination of the movable element location relative to the container. The system can be utilized to determine fluid volumes in accumulators used for controlling subsea equipment by monitoring the location of a movable element, e.g., a piston, within a hydraulic fluid accumulator.
US10408637B2 Method and device for counting steps
A step detection method comprises the following steps: a) based on at least one signal coming from at least one motion sensor rigidly attached to a portable device, detect events suitable to correspond to steps of a user carrying the portable device; b) based on at least one signal, or on at least one signal coming from another sensor also rigidly attached to the portable device, identify intervals of time during which the device is being manipulated; and c) identify as steps those, from amongst the events detected, which do not coincide with the intervals of time. A device for the implementing such a method, a mobile telephone and touchscreen tablet comprising such a device are also provided.
US10408636B2 Apparatus and method for vehicle economy improvement
A method and apparatus is disclosed for evaluating the driving of a vehicle performing a journey on a road network, comprising determining at least one constant speed zone of the road network, a constant speed zone being a portion of the road network at which the vehicle can travel at a constant speed, said determination being based upon expected speeds of travel along the road network determined from positional data relating to the movements of a plurality of vehicles over time along the road network. A speed of the vehicle traversing the road network is determined at a plurality of times during the journey, and a value indicative of a consistency of the speed of the vehicle within the at least one constant speed zone is further determined.
US10408635B2 Systems and methods for generating and using dynamic and localized route-based environmental information
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for generating localized environmental information along a route of travel are generally described, for example, to notify users of travel conditions along a specific route and/or to generate alternative routes based on the environmental conditions. In some embodiments, an environmental information route mapping system may generate environmental maps configured to graphically display a route of travel and associated environmental conditions along the route of travel at certain travel times. In some embodiments, the environmental route maps may be configured to include alternative routes based on the environmental conditions along a route path, such as an alternative route configured to avoid an area associated with an actual or predicted hazardous or otherwise undesirable environmental condition.
US10408630B2 Method and apparatus for two-stage planning
A plan through a space having a near field and a far field is determined. Using a sensor device, measurements of the far field are obtained and stored in an electronic memory. A processor uses the measurements to determine the viability of each far field plan among a plurality of candidate far field plans. The processor also determines a flexibility score for each of the candidate far field plans and selects a composite plan comprising the viable far field plan having a highest flexibility score among the viable candidate far field plans.
US10408628B2 Method and apparatus for comparing two maps with landmarks deposited therein
A method for comparing two maps with landmarks stored therein. The method includes comparing at least one portion of the first map with a corresponding portion in the second map, wherein a similarity between the portion of the first map and the corresponding portion in the second map is determined based on a correspondence between the landmarks respectively stored in the two portions, and wherein the similarity of the compared portion is expressed as a similarity value derived therefrom. Also disclosed is an associated apparatus, an associated computer program including program code, and an associated computer program product including program code.
US10408618B2 Angular velocity sensor
An inertial force sensor includes a detecting device which detects an inertial force, the detecting device having a first orthogonal arm and a supporting portion, the first orthogonal arm having a first arm and a second arm fixed in a substantially orthogonal direction, and the supporting portion supporting the first arm. The second arm has a folding portion. In this configuration, there is provided a small inertial force sensor which realizes detection of a plurality of different inertial forces and detection of inertial forces of a plurality of detection axes.
US10408611B2 Monitoring apparatus including sensors
An object monitoring apparatus including sensors. The apparatus includes first and second sensors that measure mutually corresponding spatial areas; a first judging unit that judges whether an object is present in a predetermined monitored area, based on measurement data of the first sensor; a second judging unit that judges whether an object is present in an extended area extending toward an outside of the monitored area, based on measurement data of the second sensor; a first signal-output unit that outputs a first object-sensing signal, when the first judging unit judges that an object is present in the monitored area; and a second signal-output unit that outputs a second object-sensing signal, when the first judging unit judges that an object is present in the monitored area and in a case where the second judging unit judges that an object is present in the extended area.
US10408610B1 Method and system for displacement measurement of surfaces on a moving vehicle
A vehicle measurement station utilizing an array of displacement sensors disposed on each opposite side of a sensing region of a vehicle inspection lane to acquire displacement measurement data and surface characteristic data, associated with the surfaces of a vehicle passing through the sensing region, from which vehicle components such as body panels, tire, and wheels can be identified, and from which vehicle parameters such as velocity, wheel assembly dimensions, and wheel assembly spatial orientations can be determined.
US10408608B2 Arrangement and method for aligning guide rails of an elevator
An arrangement for aligning guide rails of an elevator, comprising a carrier moving upwards and downwards in an elevator shaft along guide rails, at least one plumb line being provided in the vicinity of each guide rail. A laser scanner is attached fixedly or movably to the carrier or to the guide rail or to an apparatus, which is supported on walls of the elevator shaft and/or on the carrier. The horizontal position of the guide rail in relation to the plumb line is determined with the laser scanner.
US10408606B1 Quality inspection system and method of operation
An inspection system for measuring an object is provided. The inspection system includes an entryway sized to receive the object. At least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices are positioned with a field of view being at least partially within or adjacent to the entryway, each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices being operable to measure 3D coordinates for a plurality of points on the object as one of the object or the entryway move from a first position to a final position. A pose measurement device is operable to determine the six-degree of freedom (6DOF) pose of the object. One or more processors are provided that register the 3D coordinates for the plurality of points from each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices based at least in part on the 6DOF pose of the object.
US10408595B2 Measurement guide and method for selecting shrink tubing for installation on hand tools
A shrink-tubing measurement guide has a flexible strip with a measuring surface and a measurement indicator. Bands on the measuring surface form a tubing size indicator gauge, with each band having a band-specific indicium different from any adjacent band and associating a specific size of shrink tubing. The tubing size indicator gauge has a measuring surface layout based on a circumferential difference between a hand tool body and a hand tool end being compared to a predefined value, where the bands are either aligned end to end along the measuring surface or progressively-staggered with at least one end of each band extending beyond an adjacent band. The flexible strip is configured to be wrapped around a hand tool body of the hand tool with the measurement indicator aligning with at least one of the plurality of bands, where each band-specific indicium identifies a specific shrink tubing size.
US10408593B1 Vented torque release device in a fuze well
Embodiments are directed to a vented torque release device including hollow fuze well having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A wall is defined by the inner surface and the outer surface. A plurality of vents are axially spaced at equal distance about the outer surface.
US10408590B1 Flash output for projectile training
In an ammunition training round having a crushable nose section, a flash system which makes an impact more visible to the user in the air or on land when the round hits a ground target. In place of a fuze ignition, the flash system utilizes incendiary energetic pellets comprising ignition pellets which burst in flames when impacted. The round may also have a nose area with a lower portion plastic plug and an upper portion fuze ogive containing the ignition pellets so that when the round impacts the ground at an angle, the upper portion of the nose area snaps off and exposes its ignition pellets to ignite from the impact.
US10408582B2 Polymer cartridge having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove
The present invention provides an ammunition cartridge having a primer insert for having a top surface opposite a bottom surface and a extraction flange that extends circumferentially about an outer edge of the top surface; a coupling element that extends from the bottom surface, wherein the substantially cylindrical coupling element is adapted to receive a polymer overmolding; a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface, wherein the primer recess comprises a recess bottom and a circular recess side wall; a primer flash aperture through the recess bottom that extends through the bottom surface, wherein the primer flash aperture is adapted to receive a polymer overmolding to form a flash hole; and a groove in the primer recess positioned around the primer flash aperture adapted to receive a polymer overmolding, wherein the groove extends at least partially over the bottom surface and the groove is adapted to receive polymer at least partially over the bottom surface.
US10408581B2 Firecracker and firecracker arrangement
A firecracker and firecracker arrangement. The firecracker includes an outer sheath having two face sides and that is closed at both face sides with a layer of barrier material. Pyrotechnic effect elements and a bursting charge are arranged inside the outer sheath. A first ignition line that penetrates the barrier material is guided up to the bursting charge. The bursting charge is accommodated inside a completely closed, cylindrical jacket that is arranged coaxial to the outer sheath such that a longitudinal center axes of the outer sheath and of the cylindrical jacket coincide. The first ignition line is guided through an opening in the cylindrical jacket to the bursting charge. The pyrotechnic effect elements are arranged to form a predefined geometric shape in at least one plane extending transverse to the longitudinal center axis of the outer sheath.
US10408578B2 Armored cab for light tactical vehicles
An armored cab comprises a top wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall, the cab having a longitudinal axis. The bottom wall comprises a generally centrally disposed downwardly facing smooth concave wall portion extending substantially an entire length of the cab and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cab and forming a power train tunnel of the cab, and a pair of opposite laterally disposed wall portions extending substantially the entire length of the cab and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cab, each of the opposite laterally disposed wall portions extending downwardly and laterally inwardly and terminating in a lowermost portion of the bottom wall on either lateral side of the concave wall portion. The concave wall portion and the opposite laterally disposed wall portions are configured so as to present a substantially reduced surface area of the lowermost portions of the bottom wall in a downwardly facing direction. The armored cab includes various additional features that improve occupant survivability.
US10408568B2 Sight for a pistol or other firearm
A gun sight system including a front sight portion and a rear sight portion. The rear sight portion comprises a circular cylinder sided and formed by incomplete triangles pointing to circular cylinder from each side. In some embodiments, the front sight portion comprises a non-hollow circular cylinder. When the front sight circle is aligned horizontally and vertically to the center of the rear sight, an image of two circles is formed for the user and a target is placed in the center of the point of the circle of the front sight.
US10408559B2 Archery crossbow portable press
A portable, compact, collapsible, adjustable, archery crossbow press for high poundage crossbows which have a rifle-like frame with an elongate channel and transverse limbs with outwardly located cams or wheels connected by a bow string. The crossbow press includes two limb clamp assemblies that releasably capture the transverse limbs about the cams. A flexible connector connects the two limb clamp assembles just above the rifle-like frame. A safety hook block fits within the elongate channel rearwardly of the crossbow string and is anchored to the rifle-like frame. A mechanical cocking device pulls the flexible connector rearwardly to secure it to a hook on the anchored safety hook block.
US10408555B2 Bipod
A bipod has a first frame portion, the first frame portion having a mounting facility adapted to connect to a firearm, a second frame portion connected to the first frame portion, at least a first leg connected to the second frame portion, the first frame portion and second frame portion being connected by way of a ball and socket joint, and the legs being movable with respect to the second frame portion between a stowed position in which they are adjacent the firearm and a deployed position in which they extend away from the firearm. The ball and socket joint may include at least one of the first and second frame portions having a ball element having a convex spherical surface portion, and the other of the first and second frame portions having a concave surface portion closely receiving the convex spherical surface portion to limit relative translational motion.
US10408553B2 Automatic weapon magazine, charging handle, bolt carrier, bolt catch, scope, and bolt features and methods of operation
A magazine well for a firearm having an angled spine receiving portion. A charging handle for a firearm having latch that extends below a bottom surface of a crossbar. A bolt carrier for a firearm having a pair of vent holes disposed in the indented portion and at least one additional vent hole on indented portion adjacent to the pair of vent holes. A bolt catch for a firearm having a receiving portion curved to match the contours of a human thumb. A scope assembly for a firearm having markers on a scope and amount that correspond to the same radial positions. A bolt for a firearm having a plurality of ribs disposed on a main body and extending from a front end toward a tail portion of the bolt.
US10408543B2 Liquid to refrigerant heat exchanger, and method of operating the same
A liquid to refrigerant heat exchanger is provided having a stack of nested plates with fluid flow passages defined between the plates. The stack includes a condenser portion and a subcooler portion. A base plate at a bottom end of the stack has a refrigerant outlet port and a receiver bottle joined to it. A receiver flow path extends through a structural connection joining the receiver bottle to the base plate to allow for fluid flow between an internal volume of the receiver bottle and the condenser portion. Another receiver flow path extends through another structural connection to allow for fluid flow between an internal volume of the receiver bottle and the subcooler portion.
US10408540B2 Launder assembly
An apparatus for use with a launder shell includes a heating component formed of refractory material. The heating component has a compartment configured to contain an electrical heating element. The apparatus further includes an elongated trough section configured for placement in an installed position inside the shell. The trough section has a fluid flow channel and a cavity beneath the channel. The cavity is configured to receive and support the heating component for movement into and out of the installed position together with the trough section.
US10408537B2 UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller
The present invention is related to an UV LED curing apparatus, and more particularly, to an UV LED curing apparatus with improved housing and switch controller. The light reflective inner casing is preferably provided as an effective UV light reflector and as a supporting substrate of the UV LED light source while being capable of transmitting heat from the UV LED light source away for further heat dissipation to the ambient by the outer casing. The outer casing is detachably attached to the inner casing and allows a greater user interaction for decorative and entertainment purposes while also being a protective and heat dissipation means.
US10408533B2 Water purifier and control method thereof
A water purifier having a small size and compact internal structure and enabling a water discharge part through which water is extracted to be rotation-operated, and a control method thereof.
US10408530B1 Under cabinet/shelf storage rack
Rack systems, devices, and methods for attaching and providing foldable storage racks underneath refrigerator shelves or cabinets or other shelves for suspending, storing and separating wine bottles and beverage cans and plates. The storage racks can include a plurality of bail cradles each having ends pivotally attached to brackets. The bail cradles can have concave support surfaces for supporting and separating bottles and cans. The bail cradles can have ribbed upper surfaces for allowing a shelf/tray to slide thereon. The racks can have pivotal vertical legs with a slide out drawer on lower ends of the legs. The racks can be used for storing other items such as computer keyboards and the like, used with desks, tables, and the like.
US10408528B2 Single door covering a freezer compartment and a refrigerator compartment
A refrigerator door includes an insulated door panel, a first hinge, and a second hinge used to mount the refrigerator door to a refrigerator body. The door panel includes a refrigerator section, a freezer section, a gasket channel, and a gasket. The freezer section is mounted below the refrigerator section to cover a freezer compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The gasket channel is formed in the insulated door panel surrounding only the refrigerator section. The gasket is mounted in the gasket channel to seal the refrigerator compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The first hinge is attached to a top surface of the insulated door panel above the refrigerator section. The second hinge is attached to a bottom surface of the insulated door panel below the freezer section. The freezer section is not surrounded by any gasket mounted to the insulated door panel.
US10408523B2 Component mounting in an integrated refrigerated container
A refrigeration system for an interior space (260), includes an evaporator coil (230) and evaporator fan (242) residing within the interior space, the evaporator coil (230) being configured for refrigerating the interior space (260); an evaporator motor (235) coupled to the evaporator fan (242) along an axial shaft; a condenser coil (215) and fan (210) disposed adjacent to the evaporator motor (235); and an insulation panel (250, 255) that separates the evaporator motor (235) from the evaporator fan (242).
US10408521B2 Collapsible insulating device
A portable insulating device kit may be configured to fit within a smaller container for easier shipment. In one example, the assembly may include a base, a top wall having an opening, an inner liner configured to extend into the opening of the top wall to form an interior cavity defining a volumetric storage capacity and an exterior wall. The container can have a flat configuration defining a length, height, and width. The base, the top wall, the inner liner, and the exterior wall may be configured to be assembled into a portable insulating device. The volume of the container may be less than the volumetric storage capacity of the assembled portable insulating device, and the base, the inner liner, and the exterior wall are configured to be detached from one another and shipped in the container.
US10408519B2 Method to extend the life of a twist ice maker
An ice making apparatus for an appliance comprising an ice making tray having at least one specialty feature chosen from the group consisting of: a convex bottom surface, a ledge disposed about a perimeter of the at least one ice compartment and proximate a bottom portion of the at least one ice compartment, at least one thread extending from one corner of the at least one ice compartment to another corner of the at least one ice compartment, or any combination thereof.
US10408518B2 Refrigerating machine and control method therefor
This refrigerating machine is equipped with: a turbocompressor which compresses a refrigerant; a condenser which is equipped with one or more pipe groups configured from a plurality of heat transfer pipes through which cooling water flows, and condenses the refrigerant compressed by the turbocompressor; an expansion valve which causes the refrigerant condensed by the condenser to expand; an evaporator which causes the refrigerant expanded by the expansion valve to evaporate; a temperature sensor which detects cooling water exit temperature, which is the temperature of the cooling water flowing from at least one of the heat transfer pipes constituting the pipe group(s); and a control unit which determines, on the basis of the detection temperature of the temperature sensor, air bleeding start conditions for starting an air bleeding operation to bleed and discharge air to the outside.
US10408516B2 Managing high pressure events in air conditioners
In various implementations, an air conditioner may include one or more compressors, more than one expansion device, and/or a microchannel condenser. High pressure events may occur during operation of the air conditioner and may be identified. When a high pressure event is identified a bypass operation may be allowed.
US10408515B2 Digital monitoring and measuring air conditioner recharging system
A system for measuring and recharging an air conditioning system includes a vent sensor configured to be coupled to an outlet vent of an air conditioning system. The vent sensor is configured to measure at least one parameter of an air flow from the outlet vent. A processor is in signal communication with the vent sensor. The processor is configured to receive the at least one parameter of the air flow and determine a current refrigerant level of the air conditioning system.
US10408513B2 Oil line control system
The present application provides a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system may include a suction header, a compressor, a suction header oil return line in communication with the suction header and the compressor, and an oil line control system. The oil line control system may include a sensor and a valve to open and shut the suction header oil return line in response to the sensor.
US10408508B2 Oil recovery for refrigeration system
A refrigerant system includes a compressor having a flow of compressor lubricant therein, the compressor compressing a flow of vapor refrigerant therethrough. An evaporator is operably connected to the compressor and includes an environment to be cooled via a thermal energy exchange with a liquid refrigerant in the evaporator. A vaporizer is receptive of a first flow of compressor lubricant and refrigerant mixture from the evaporator having a first concentration of lubricant. The vaporizer uses a flow of compressed refrigerant to separate refrigerant from the first flow. A lubricant sump is receptive of a second flow of compressor lubricant and refrigerant mixture from the vaporizer having a second concentration of lubricant greater than the first concentration. A heat exchanger is receptive of a third flow from the sump and uses evaporator suction gas to cool the third flow, thereby increasing its viscosity before urging the third flow to the compressor.
US10408503B2 Heat pump system and method for air conditioning
A heat pump system comprises two units in fluid communication with each other, with each unit including a housing containing an air/brine heat exchanger that includes a direct contact air/brine heat exchanger pad. A brine inlet in the housing supplies liquid brine to the upper end of the air/brine heat exchanger so that the brine flows downwardly through the heat exchanger pad. An air inlet in the housing directs ambient air into the heat exchanger pad in a direction transverse to the flow of brine through the pad, and an air outlet discharges the air from the housing. A brine reservoir receives brine passed through the air/brine heat exchanger. A pair of brine/refrigerant heat exchangers is coupled to the brine reservoirs, for receiving brine from the reservoirs, and coupled to the brine inlets of different ones of the housings, and a refrigerant supply supplies refrigerant to the brine/refrigerant heat exchangers.
US10408497B2 Emergent platform diffuse light concentrating collector
Radiant energy traps are disclosed which comprise diffuse radiant energy concentrators with at least one reflector and receiver. A diffuse light concentrator (DLC) with optimizable flexibility may be used in multiple applications, such as solar electric, thermal (air or water), hybrid or a combination system.
US10408495B2 Companion water heater
A hot water heater appliance includes a boiler, a companion water heater and a controller. The controller is configured to control the water heater appliance in response to a scheduled plurality of performance modes based on a preset schedule. A first performance mode is scheduled to be performed at an expected low usage time and a second performance mode is scheduled to be performed at an expected high usage time relative to the expected low usage time.
US10408493B1 Mounting pad and method for deterring theft and securing outdoor equipment and appliances against high winds
A mounting pad system for securing equipment, such as an HVAC outdoor unit, is provided in the form of a lightweight fillable pad member having securing slots extending from an underside surface to an upperside surface of the pad member. Securing strap assemblies are associated with at least some of the securing slots and are insertable into the latter to secure the equipment therebetween. The pad member contains a filling port on its upper surface and is configured as a molded hollow shell containing a gelling material which, when mixed with water, provides support to reduce deflection of the pad member caused by the equipment secured to the pad, prevents damage to the pad that would otherwise be caused by the expansion of internal contents upon freezing and prevents leakage of internal contents of the fillable pad in the event of an unintended breach in the hollow shell. The pad member is provided with at least one through-hole for allowing a securing anchor to be inserted therethrough into the ground at the installation site without disturbing sealing integrity of the hollow shell.
US10408482B2 Managing environmental conditions
According to an example, in a method for managing environmental conditions in a structure, environmental data may be received in a computing device from an environmental condition monitoring device. The computing device may compute a score corresponding to the environmental condition in the structure based upon the received environmental data. In addition, the computing device may determine an environmental condition management operation with respect to the environmental conditions in the structure based upon the computed score.
US10408481B2 Systems and methods to control energy consumption efficiency
A controller is configured to exchange information with a building automation system and includes various executable programs for determining a real time operating efficiency, simulating a predicted or theoretical operating efficiency, comparing the same, and then adjusting one or more operating parameters on equipment utilized by a building's HVAC system. The controller operates to adjust an operating efficiency of the HVAC system. An adjustment module utilized by the controller may modify the HVAC equipment parameters based on the likelihood that various HVAC equipment operates in parallel and on-line near its natural operating curve. In addition, the adjustment module may include a self-learning aspect that permits the controller to more efficiently make similar, future adjustments as needed.
US10408476B2 Air supply system
An air supply system (200, 300) for providing a clean air flow (250) in a room (1) is provided. The air supply system (200, 300) comprises a first air supply section (120) through which a first flow of clean air is supplied with a lower temperature than the temperature of the ambient air in the room (1), and a second air supply section (230) through which a second flow of clean air is supplied. The first air supply section (120) is arranged to form a gravitationally induced downward flow, whereas the second air supply section (230) is arranged to adjust the velocity (vi) of the second flow of clean air when entering the second air supply section (230) to a predetermined velocity (v2), and is adapted to direct the second flow of clean air downwards. A method (600) for providing a clean air flow in a room is further provided.
US10408472B1 Modular chiller unit with dedicated cooling and heating fluid circuits and system comprising a plurality of such units
A modular heating and cooling unit comprising an independent set of headers for each of the heating and cooling loads and the source. A bank of these modular units provides a system that is capable of incremental simultaneous heating and cooling and redundancy. Valves in the internal piping of the unit eliminate the need for valves in the headers between units. This substantially reduces the overall footprint of the unit. Because of the parallel flow between the heat exchangers and the heating and cooling load, the modules can be operated in cooling mode and heating mode in any order.
US10408471B1 Wireless carbon monoxide furnace shutoff system
The wireless carbon monoxide furnace shutoff system is a safety device that monitors the interior of a space for unsafe concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The wireless carbon monoxide furnace shutoff system will shut off the furnace should an unsafe concentration of either CO or CO2 be detected within the interior space. The wireless carbon monoxide furnace shutoff system comprises a remote module and a furnace module. The remote module and the furnace module are connected with a wireless communication link. The remote module monitors the concentration of CO and the concentration of CO2 within the interior space. The remote module sends a plurality of messages to the furnace module that enables and disables the operation of the furnace based on the concentration of CO and the concentration of CO2 measured within the interior space.
US10408464B2 Lighting device and cooking appliance including lighting device
A lighting device and a cooking appliance including a lighting device are disclosed herein. The lighting device may include a light source installed outside a cavity where a through hole is formed, the light source including a light emitting diode (LED), a light tube installed outside the cavity to be connected to the light source and receiving light emitted from the LED via a light incidence surface that diffuses the light in an area where the through hole is formed, a transmissive cover installed on the cavity to cover the through hole to transmit the light diffused in the light tube toward inside of the cavity, and a supporter installed outside the cavity to support the light source such that it is spaced apart from the cavity.
US10408463B2 Oven with steam water separation
An oven includes chamber with a food drippings drain path along which food drippings can flow for removal from the chamber. A steam input arrangement associated with the chamber includes a separate exit flow path for excess water.
US10408458B2 Hearth apparatus
An apparatus having a substantially air-sealed, transparent, front through which a flame within the firebox may be viewed. The apparatus may include a burner configured to hold and burn a liquid fuel and positioned so as to cause a flame from the burning fuel to appear within the firebox. The liquid fuel may be ethanol. The apparatus may include an igniter that has a user-operated igniter control that may be operated by a user from outside of the firebox that, upon operation, causes the liquid fuel within the burner to be ignited. The apparatus may include an extinguisher that has a user-operated extinguisher control that may be operated by a user from outside of the firebox that, upon operation, causes the flame to be extinguished. The apparatus may include a fuel inlet located outside of the firebox, and a fuel channel between the fuel inlet and the burner. A fuel tank may also be provided.
US10408453B2 Dilution holes for gas turbine engines
A grommet may define a dilution hole in a combustor panel. The grommet may comprise a set of upstream features such as, for example, a first inlet leading into a first plurality of passages with the first plurality of passages each having a first outlet directed towards an inner diameter of the grommet. A set of perimeter features may include a second inlet leading into a convective cooling passage having a plurality of internal cooling features. The convective cooling passage may further lead into a second plurality of passages each having a second outlet extending about the inner diameter of the grommet in a circumferential direction A set of downstream features may include a third inlet leading to a third plurality of passages each having a third outlet directed towards an outer diameter of the grommet.
US10408451B2 Wedge-shaped ceramic heat shield of a gas turbine combustion chamber
A heat shield element for a heat shield has a support structure. The heat shield element includes a hot side which can be exposed to hot gas, a cold side opposite the hot side, and peripheral sides connecting the hot side to the cold side. The heat shield element can be fastened to the support structure of the heat shield with the cold side facing the support structure and has a height running vertically to the cold side. The height of the heat shield element increases in a rising direction, the rising portion of the heat shield element running in the rising direction substantially up to at least one peripheral side or up to a projection that extends the hot side over the base surface of the cold side.
US10408447B2 Evaporator arrangement
An evaporator arrangement (1) for evaporating liquid fuel for a mobile fuel-operated heating device, comprising: an evaporator unit (5) for distributing and evaporating liquid fuel; and at least one fuel supply line (6) for delivering liquid fuel to the evaporator unit (5). The evaporator unit (5) has at least one first section (B1) made of a metal wire mesh (8).
US10408444B2 Recessed LED light fixture without secondary heat sink
A recessed LED light fixture without need for a bulky, finned, metal heat sink. The recessed LED light fixture includes a Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (MCPCB) holding an array of LEDs that are arrange at the center thereof, and mounted to the printed circuit board using patterns of electrical and greases used to conduct a current and radiate heat. A mounting bracket holds the entire assembly for the light fixture together while spacing the LED driver and printed circuit board apart for further cooling, and wherein the upper side of the printed circuit board is exposed to the ambient air inside the housing.
US10408434B2 Connecting structure and LED display device having the same
The invention provides a connecting structure and a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) display device having the same. The connecting structure comprises: a first pressing plate, which including a plate body and a lock sheet provided on the plate body slidably, a first mounting hole is provided on the plate body; a second mounting hole is provided on a second pressing plate; a connecting column, penetrating through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole respectively, a lock groove matched with the lock sheet is provided on a first end of the connecting column, a force application part located below the second pressing plate is provided on a second end of the connecting column; a lifting mechanism, connected to the second pressing plate, the second pressing plate may move towards or away from the first pressing plate under an action of the lifting mechanism by operating the force application part.
US10408431B1 Light fixture comprising carbon fiber materials
A light fixture that may include a dome member including exterior and interior surfaces, and a panel positioned adjacent to (e.g., attached to) the interior surface of the dome member. The panel may comprise carbon (e.g., carbon fiber, providing relatively high thermal conductivity). The panel may provide a mounting surface to which circuit boards including one or more LEDs are mountable. For example, the panel may include raised portions and recessed portions. The raised portions may provide a mounting surface to which the circuit board(s) may be mounted. The circuit board may span the distance between adjacent raised portions of the panel, spanning a corresponding recess. Such a recess may provide for a gap (e.g., an air gap) on the underside of the circuit board, for improved air circulation (facilitating convection cooling). Such a gap may also facilitate easy electrical connection of electrical power to each circuit board.
US10408426B2 Method and apparatus to enhance spectral purity of a light source
A reflective filter serving as a multi-bandpass filter for a light source configured to emit light in a plurality of color primary wavelengths to improve color purity. The addition of a reflective/recirculation assembly reinforces and recirculates light not passed by the multi-bandpass filter back into a desired spectrum, which is subsequently passed by the multi-bandpass filter, or converts light not passed by the multi-bandpass into electrical energy for use by the system. The reflective filter, solely or along with the recirculation assembly, can be placed adjacent a conventional light source. Alternatively the multi-bandpass filter and the recirculation assembly can be placed in a modified light source, or placed in an optical stack along the path of light emission. Collimating structures that enforce the light into desired incident angle of attack onto the reflective filter can be included to enhance the efficiency of the reflective elements in the assembly.
US10408425B2 Lighting device with socket connector positioning light source apart from housing
A lighting device includes a housing; a socket with a first portion coupled to an inner surface of the housing and a second portion extending from the first portion and including a connector; a light source body having a light emitting module with a terminal received by and in electrical communication with the connector; and a reflector facing the light source body, the light source body supported by the socket at a position apart from the housing.
US10408422B2 Display device having reflecting sheet with plurality of dot areas reducing reflectivity of the reflecting sheet
A display device includes a display panel; a frame at a rear of the display panel; a plurality of substrates on the frame; a plurality of light sources disposed on the plurality of substrates, and including a first light source disposed at a first corner portion of the frame, a second light source disposed at a second corner portion of the frame, a third light source disposed at a third corner portion of the frame, and a fourth light source disposed at a fourth corner portion of the frame; a reflection layer including a first opening where the first light source is located, a second opening where the second light source is located, a third opening where the third light source is located, and a fourth opening where the fourth light source is located; a first absorber disposed on the reflection layer at a first area near the first opening and configured to absorb light emitted by the first light source; a second absorber disposed on the reflection layer at a second area near the second opening and configured to absorb light emitted by the second light source; a third absorber disposed on the reflection layer at a third area near the third opening and configured to absorb light emitted by the third light source; and a fourth absorber disposed on the reflection layer at a fourth area near the fourth opening and configured to absorb light emitted by the fourth light source.
US10408420B2 Light emitting device with conductive members having wide and narrow parts, and reflecting member covering conductive members
A light emitting device includes a light emitting element with first and second electrodes formed on the same surface side; a base with first and second conductive members, each including a wide part facing the an electrode and a narrow part extending away from the wide part; first and second bonding members each electrically connecting a corresponding electrode with a conductive member, and continuously covering the wide and narrow parts of a corresponding conductive member; and one or more light reflecting members at least partially covering the conductive members.
US10408417B2 Light-emitting device with light flux control member having prismatic elements on bottom surface forming acute angle with side edge of light source
A light-emitting element includes a rectangular light emitting element with four edge surfaces; and a light flux control member defining a central axis and having a back surface, light entry surface formed as a recess in the back surface, a light emission surface disposed opposite the back surface, and a plurality of protruding elements forming a grid on the back surface. The grid of protruding elements include a plurality of linear ridges/valleys such that the angles formed by such linear ridges/valley and a plane including at least one of the edge surfaces of the light emitting element is an acute angle; or the grid of protruding element include a plurality of annular ridges/valley centered about the central axis, and a plurality of linear ridges/valleys disposed radially around the central axis.
US10408415B2 Heater plate for vehicle light heating
A vehicle light assembly, a heater plate, and a method for vehicle light heating. The vehicle light assembly includes an outer lens and a heater plate. The heater plate is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, the heater plate being situated in operative relationship with the outer lens and the heater plate being energized when in the deployed position.
US10408408B2 Automotive headlamp with S-polarizer filter to reduce glare
A headlamp for a vehicle comprises: a light source emitting light forming a beam pattern, the light comprising light waves having an electric field vector oscillating in all directions perpendicular to a path of travel of the light wave, and the beam pattern comprising a foreground portion relative to a horizontal axis and a non-foreground portion; and one or more filters dedicated to the foreground portion of the beam pattern that does not transmit light waves having an electric field vector oscillating in a direction parallel to the horizontal axis. The light source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The filter can be an absorptive polarizer. The absorptive polarizer can be a polarizing sheet.
US10408407B2 Motor vehicle headlight for emitting a long-range light distribution
The invention relates to a light module for a motor vehicle headlight for emitting light to form a light pattern in an area in front of the light module, the light module comprising two or more primary light sources (PLQ1, PLQ2) that produce light to form a main light pattern (HLV), and at least one secondary light source (SLQ1) that produces light to form an additional light pattern (ZLV), the additional light pattern overlapping the main light pattern to form an entire light pattern, the primary light sources (PLQ1, PLQ2) being associated with at least one primary reflector (PR1, PR2) and being set up to bundle the light emitted the from the primary light sources (PLQ1, PLQ2) and to direct it in the form of the main light pattern (HLV) into an area in front of the light module, the at least one secondary light source (SLQ1) being associated with an optical imaging system (AS) and being set up to project the light emitted from the at least one secondary light source (SLQ1) in the form of the additional light pattern (ZLV) into an area in front of the light module, wherein the main light pattern (HLV) is in the form of a short-range light pattern and the additional light pattern (ZLV) is in the form of a long-range light pattern and the entire light pattern (LFL) is in the form of a long-range light pattern.
US10408402B2 Optical system for a LED luminaire
Single multi-die LED light homogenizer source for an automated multiparmeter luminaire.
US10408400B2 Beacon device for installation on a tower and associated installation method
A beacon device to be installed on a tower, the device including: an electric energy generating unit comprising: at least one photovoltaic module able to be wound over at least part of the circumference of the tower, and a light energy generating unit configured to be fastened on the tower the light energy generating unit comprising: a housing having a periphery, a storage member storing the electric energy generated by the electric energy generating unit, a regulating member regulating the charge of the storage member, and a light-emitting member supplied by the storage member, the light-emitting member extending over the periphery of the housing.
US10408395B2 Recessed lighting systems
A recessed lighting system includes a casting, a light source module and one or more optic elements disposed in the casting, and a driver to power the light source module. In one example, the system also includes a junction box or a 4-10 inch recessed lighting fixture enclosure in which the casting is disposed. The system may also include a trim to cover an exposed edge of a hole in a ceiling or a wall into which the recessed lighting system is installed. The system also may include one or more connecting mechanisms to couple the trim to one or both of the junction box/enclosure and the casting. In one example, the casting includes a front end face and the one or more connecting mechanisms couple the trim to the front end face of the casting. The connecting mechanism(s) may include a twist-and-lock friction connection.
US10408393B2 Colorful light beads for a light string
A light string includes a controller and a plurality of colorful light beads. The controller is electrically connected with the light beads and an AC electric supply, and the light beads are connected in series. Two voltage supply lines power the light beads, and control signals from the controller are fused with the power signal and passed to the light beads via the negative pole. The control signal is recognized by each light bead and also passed to the next light bead in the series, to produce a change in the output of each light bead (e.g., color, flashing pattern, etc.). The light beads include three LEDs of different color and can produce seven different colors. Multiple light segments can be connected and controlled by the same controller. The light string design is simple, yet versatile, offering many illumination outputs selectable by a user.
US10408389B2 Modular power manifold for tube lights
A modular power manifold for a tube light may feature LED strips mounted in a support extrusion. A cover is provided as are two end caps with modular connectors which allow use in multiple settings. A power interface may also be provided to supply auxiliary power to additional loads.
US10408388B1 LED light tube adapter kit for strip lights
A strip light tube adapter kit for converting fluorescent strip lighting to use LED light tubes is provided. The strip adapter kit includes a light tube having electrical connector prongs at a connector end, a strip lighting fixture, a non-powered connector near a first end of the light tube mechanically connecting the light tube to the strip lighting fixture, and an AC line powered lower housing having an attached tombstone fixture with a slot for receiving the connector prongs. The lower housing is mechanically attached to the strip light fixture and the tombstone fixture includes first and second connectors for electrically coupling the connector prongs to AC line power.
US10408385B2 Method of discharging residual liquid in liquefied gas tank
Water is injected into a top of a liquefied gas tank (water injection step); residual stored liquid in the tank is vaporized by heats of water injected in the water injection step so that the vaporized gas discharges from the top of the tank (residual liquid vaporization/discharge step); even after all of the stored liquid is vaporized in the residual liquid vaporization/discharge step, the injection of the water into the tank is continued to melt ice solidified through cold heat appropriation of the stored liquid in the residual liquid vaporization/discharge step and return the temperature in the tank to normal temperature (hot-up step); and attained is water discharge from a bottom of the tank having the temperature in the tank returned to normal temperature in the hot-up step while inert gas is supplied into the tank (water discharge step).
US10408384B2 Thermal contact between cryogenic refrigerators and cooled components
An arrangement for mounting a two stage cryogenic refrigerator into a cryostat has a vacuum sock accommodates at least a part of the refrigerator, attachment means and attaches an upper part of the refrigerator to a surface of the cryostat around an opening of the vacuum sock, a thermally conductive portion of a wall of the vacuum sock that, in use, is thermally and mechanically in contact with a second cooling stage of the refrigerator, and arrangements are provided that thermally connect a first stage of the refrigerator to a thermal radiation shield of the cryostat.
US10408381B2 Lubricant container
A container for collecting a lubricant including a housing having a longitudinal axial extension between a first end connectable to a source of lubricant and a longitudinally opposite second end, a cap attached to the second end, a piston slidably movable inside the housing between the first end and the second end of the housing. The cap is attached to the second end of the housing by a snap connection for blocking the axial translation between cap and the housing, the cap and the housing having respectively a first flat surface and a second flat surface contacting each other for preventing rotation of the cap around a longitudinal axis of the housing.
US10408380B2 Apparatus and methods for attaching objects to trees
Devices and methods for attaching objects to living trees. Various forms of the devices employ a flexible member and mounting member that are configured to be looped and secured around a tree portion at a beginning of a predetermined time period. The mounting member and flexible member are configured to slide relative to each other to accommodate growth of the tree portion such that the device remains secured to the tree portion for at least the duration of the predetermined period of time without the need for human intervention. In other embodiments, the mounting member is integrally formed with the object or no mounting member is employed.
US10408379B2 Temporary hanger system for valve banks
A hanger system for temporarily hanging a valve bank on a vertical mounting face of a substrate. The hanger system includes one or more hanger brackets for attaching to the vertical mounting face. The valve bank has one or more mounting studs protruding from an underside surface of the valve bank, in which the mounting studs are configured to couple with the hanger brackets for temporarily hanging the valve bank on the mounting face with the underside surface facing toward the mounting face. The mounting studs and hanger brackets are configured to cooperate with each other to allow the valve bank to be secured in multiple different orientations against the mounting face, thereby facilitating fixedly mounting the valve bank to the mounting face with one or more fasteners that are received through corresponding fastening receivers in the valve bank.
US10408363B2 Valve having a control slide guided in a valve housing so as to be longitudinally movable
A valve has a control slide (4) guided in a valve housing (6) so as to be longitudinally movable. The control slide selectively connects a plurality of fluid connection points (P, T, A, B) in the valve housing (6) to each other in a fluid-conducting manner or disconnects the fluid connection points from each other, and can be electrically controlled by a stepper motor (2). The control slide (4) can be actuated by an emergency device (34, 52) in the event of a malfunction or failure.
US10408361B2 Solenoid valve
A solenoid valve includes: a solenoid body which includes a plunger mounted movably up and down and a stop member located above the plunger, and a valve body having an orifice which is open and closed as the plunger moves up and down. The stop member includes a first buffer member formed at a contact portion between the plunger and the stop member.
US10408356B2 Beverage dispensers with adjustable valves
A beverage dispensing valve includes a housing defining a chamber with an inlet for receiving a fluid and an outlet for dispensing the fluid. A piston is located in the chamber and subjected to a fluid pressure exerted by the fluid received via the inlet. The piston is moved axially in the chamber by the fluid pressure such that the piston determines a flow characteristic of the fluid dispensed via the outlet. A plunger is received in the chamber, and the fluid pressure tends to move the piston towards the plunger. A spring tends to move the piston away from the plunger, against the fluid pressure. The plunger is axially registered in the chamber in discrete plunger positions, and each plunger position sets a discrete limit on axial movement of the piston thereby determining a predetermined flow characteristic of the fluid dispensed via the outlet.
US10408355B2 Pressure activated valve seat
A valve includes an annular body defining a body bore. An annular valve seat is positioned in the body bore and an annular groove is defined in a portion of the annular sealing surface. A rotatable valve element is positioned in the body bore. With the valve element in a closed and an unpressurized condition, the annular groove is deformed and a first groove gap is defined in the annular groove adjacent to the first disc face and a second groove gap is defined in the annular groove adjacent to the second disc face. With the valve element closed and in a pressurized condition, the annular groove is deformed and a third groove gap is defined in the annular groove adjacent to the first disc face. A volume of the third groove gap is greater than a volume of the first groove gap and second groove gap.
US10408338B2 Control apparatus and control method for automatic transmission
A control apparatus for a stepped automatic transmission in which one of a plurality of shift speeds is established by selectively engaging a plurality of frictional engagement elements, the stepped automatic transmission mounted on a vehicle, the control apparatus includes: an electronic control unit configured to perform a control of prohibiting a plurality of shift that is transitioning from an upshift speed change to a downshift speed change, for a predetermined period, when a downshift speed change requirement is requested by an occurrence of an accelerator depression operation during an inertia phase of the upshift speed change in a driven state of a vehicle.
US10408337B2 Movable switch module for automatic transmission of vehicle
A movable switch module for an automatic transmission of a vehicle includes an actuating cylinder including a body and a rod extendable to a vehicle interior space through the center fascia, a body rotating unit provided at the body of the actuating cylinder, a switch box connected to an end of the rod, to move in accordance with operation of the actuating cylinder, and provided with switches at one side of the switch box, a pressure-sensitive touch pad disposed in the interior space at a position spaced apart from the center fascia, to sense a variation in pressure applied thereto, and a controller for controlling the actuating cylinder and the body rotating unit when sensing an intention of a driver to operate one switch, based on a signal from the touch pad, to control the switch box to protrude to a position where a hand of the driver is located.
US10408334B2 Attachment structure for oil guide plate
In an attachment structure for an oil guide plate including an oil guide plate and a seal member, the seal member is disposed at an edge part of the oil guide plate along an outer peripheral end portion, the seal member is an elastic body element protruding from both sides of the oil guide plate in a plate thickness direction, a pair of facing surfaces facing each other and pinching the edge part from both sides of the edge part in the plate thickness direction is disposed in a fixing portion in the case where the oil guide plate is attached, and the fixing portion pinches and compressively deforms the seal member with the pair of facing surfaces and supports the oil guide plate via the seal member.
US10408332B2 Transmission oil filter with internal magnets
A transmission oil filter includes a housing having a bottom cover defining a top side, a bottom side, and an inlet. A filter is disposed in the housing to filter contaminates and fines from the oil passing therethrough. One or more magnets is disposed on the top side surrounding the inlet so that oil passes by the one or more magnets when exiting the inlet to remove and trap fines from the passing oil. The bottom side has ridges disposed under the magnets to trap fines flowing under the housing.
US10408329B2 Casing of power transmission device
Provided is a casing of a power transmission device which is capable of preventing a position of a gasket from being displaced without performing a complicated assembling process while suppressing an increase in a size of the entire power transmission device. A gasket (63) interposed between a TC side case member (61) and a TM side case member (62) has a first held portion (63a) which extends toward an inside of the TM side case member. A discharge mechanism (64) fixed to the TM side case member (62) has a first holding portion (64a1) which comes into contact with the first held portion (63a) from the TC side case member (61) side. The gasket (63) is held by the TM side case member (62) by sandwiching the first held portion (63a) between the TM side case member (62) and the first holding portion (64a1).
US10408326B2 Sprocket module for a bicycle and sprocket assembly comprising such a module
A sprocket module for a bicycle has at least two sprockets fixedly coupled one another. At least one first sprocket of the at least two sprockets comprises engagement portion to a freewheel body of a hub for a bicycle rear wheel. A second sprocket of the module lacks the engagement portion and is supported on the freewheel body through the aforementioned at least one first sprocket. The module allows strong and low-weight sprocket assemblies to be made.
US10408325B2 Cooling ring gear
A ring gear for a planetary gear set has an annular gear body with a first annular side and a second annular side concentric about a center axis. The first annular side defines a toothed periphery. The gear body may include an annular groove in the first annular side proximate a first axial side of the gear body. An axial flow passage section may extend axially into the gear body from the annular groove without intersecting the first and second annular sides. A radial flow passage section extends radially into the gear body from the second annular side to the axial flow passage section.
US10408324B2 Hybrid composite and metallic gear with interlocking interface
A hybrid composite and metallic gear includes a generally cylindrical shaft interface. A composite web is coupled to the shaft interface. The composite web includes a generally cylindrical rim having an outer surface. The outer surface includes a plurality of locks each having a radially outwardly extending profile. A generally cylindrical metallic gear ring having a plurality of external teeth includes an inner surface. The inner surface includes a plurality of detents each having a radially outwardly extending profile that corresponds with one of the locks of the composite web. When the composite web is positioned within the metallic gear ring, the corresponding locks and detents each form a lock and detent coupling establishing an interlocking interface between the composite web and the metallic gear ring.
US10408323B2 Drive unit with twin side shaft torque coupling
A drive unit with twin side shaft torque coupling has an intermediate shaft with a first end portion and a second end portion and a central portion with a ring gear. A first clutch drum is directly mounted on the first end portion of the intermediate shaft. The first clutch drum has a first plurality of clutch plates. A first clutch can is located radially inboard of the first clutch drum. The first clutch can supports selective axial movement of a second plurality of clutch plates. The first and second plates are interleaved with one another to form a clutch pack. The first clutch can is connected to one end portion of a first output shaft located radially inboard from said first clutch can. A first clutch actuator assembly selectively actuates the first clutch. The drive unit also comprises a second clutch drum, clutch can and clutch actuator assembly.
US10408320B2 Torque converter including extended impeller shell for connecting to engine drive plate
A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes a front cover and an impeller shell including an axially extending section fixed to the front cover. The impeller shell includes a connector on the axially extending section. The connector is configured for connecting to an engine drive plate assembly. A method for forming a torque converter is also provided. The method includes providing connector on an axially extending section of an impeller shell, the connector being configured for connecting to an engine drive plate assembly; and fixing the axially extending section to a front cover.
US10408319B2 Micro-traction drive unit, hydraulic transmission and hydraulic device
A MTD unit according to a present disclosure includes a bearing member that has an inner ring, a plurality of rolling elements and an outer ring and is capable of bearing a radial load and a unidirectional axial load, a retainer that has a retaining part retaining the rolling elements such that the rolling elements are rotatable around their own axes and rotates around an axis of the inner ring in accordance with an orbital motion of the rolling elements around the inner ring, and a case that accommodates the bearing member and the retainer, wherein the case has a piston that is axially movable so as to push a movable body, which is either the inner ring or the outer ring, in a first axial direction, an oil chamber provided on an opposite side of the piston from the movable body, and an oil passage for guiding pressurized oil to the oil chamber.
US10408313B1 Spooled torsion spring for securing head strap in head-mounted display
An apparatus for adjusting a head strap in a head-mounted display (HMD) includes a rigid body, a flexible link, a spool, a torsion spring, a driving gear assembly a rigid shaft, a rod, and a holder. The driving gear assembly includes a first gear and a second gear. The torsion spring applies a biasing torque onto the driving gear assembly. Based on the biasing torque from the torsion spring, the driving gear assembly rotates. The spool rotates relative to the rigid body to wind the flexible link onto the spool. A biasing torque adjustment mechanism may be provided to adjust the biasing torque applied by the torsion spring.
US10408310B2 Gearbox control method
A power-split gearbox device in an agricultural work vehicle. The gearbox device includes a compounded gearbox, an electrical variator for the continuous varying of a ratio of the compounded gearbox, and a gearbox with an adjustable ratio to connect a drive motor with a propulsion of the work vehicle.
US10408307B2 Multi-stage transmission for vehicles
A multi-stage transmission for vehicles includes an input shaft for receiving power from an engine; an output shaft for outputting the power; and a first, a second, a third, and a fourth planetary gear device. Each of the planetary gear devices has three rotary elements. The transmission further includes a first rotary shaft connected to the input shaft; a second rotary shaft; a third rotary shaft; a fourth rotary shaft; a fifth rotary shaft; a sixth rotary shaft; a seventh rotary shaft connected to a first rotary element of the third planetary gear device; and an eighth rotary shaft connected to a third rotary element of the fourth planetary gear device and to the output shaft.
US10408306B2 Multi-stage transmission for vehicle
A multi-stage transmission for a vehicle includes: an input shaft, an output shaft, a first, a second, a third, and a fourth planetary gear device, each of which is disposed between the input shaft and the output shaft, and six gear-shift elements connected to rotation elements of the planetary gear devices. A first rotation element of the third planetary gear device is fixedly connected to a first rotation element of the first planetary gear device and to a first rotation element of the second planetary gear device. A second rotation element of the third planetary gear device is fixedly connected to a third rotation element of the first planetary gear device and to a third rotation element of the fourth planetary gear device. A third rotation element of the third planetary gear device is selectively connected to the input shaft.
US10408305B2 Transmission device having a transmission input shaft, having a transmission output shaft and having three planetary gear sets
A transmission system (1) including a transmission input shaft (2), a transmission output shaft (3), and three planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3) having a total of seven interface shafts (W1-W7). The planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3) are at least partially functionally connected to each other by planetary gear set shafts (S1-HR3), are at least partially connectable to each other through a plurality of shift elements (B1, B2, K1-K3; B1-B3, K1-K3), and are coupled to the seven interface shafts (W1-W7) by the planetary gear set shafts (S1-HR3) such that at least six gear ratios (1VM-6VM, R1VM, R2VM) are selectable such that the transmission input shaft (2) and the transmission output shaft (3) revolve with the same or different direction of rotation.
US10408300B2 Toothed belt
A toothed belt includes an uneven surface formed due to a weave pattern of a woven fabric or a knit loop pattern of a knitted fabric at a tooth bottom portion between toothed portions.
US10408298B2 Elastomeric force mitigating joint
The technology disclosed provides a joint for connecting carrier units together so as to dissipate and absorb axial forces experienced by the carrier units. The joint may be comprised of a joint housing and an elastomeric insert. The housing may be comprised of a body portion and a head portion and the head portion may include an annular flange in which the elastomeric insert is configured to be secured. The elastomeric joint is capable of absorbing and dissipating horizontal, rotational, and vertical forces experienced by the carrier units in non-linear travel along a track.
US10408296B2 Metal stamping tool with a hybrid magnetorheological-nitrogen spring
A metal stamping tool includes a hybrid magnetorheological-nitrogen spring including a housing having an interior wall defining an interior volume. A fixed divider separates the interior volume into a nitrogen gas chamber and a magnetorheological fluid chamber. A piston extends into both the nitrogen gas chamber and the magnetorheological fluid chamber. The piston defines a magnetorheological fluid gap within the magnetorheological fluid chamber. An electric coil positioned adjacent the fluid gap to apply a magnetic field to magnetorheological fluid within the fluid gap when the electric coil is energized.
US10408294B2 Energy absorbing system
A flexible energy absorbing system comprising a material coated, impregnated and/or combined with a strain rate sensitive substance is disclosed. It is formed so as to define repeating adjacent cells, each cell having a re-entrant geometry such that, upon impact, the material locally densifies at the impact site.
US10408292B2 Smart braking devices, systems, and methods
Various braking devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the braking device includes a support element, a block of friction material supported by the support element, at least one piezoceramic sensor supported by the support element and interposed between the block of friction material (and the support element, and a protective element located at the piezoceramic sensor and embedding the latter. The protective element can have one or more layers of resin-based material applied to protect the piezoceramic sensor and direct a predetermined part of the external compression force onto an area of the support element surrounding the piezoceramic sensor. In some embodiments, a signal transduction device is provided and includes at least one piezoceramic sensor supported on a support element and has an integral protective coating having properties of mechanical and temperature resistance.
US10408291B2 Brake disk comprising cooling elements
A brake disk for mounting on a rail vehicle wheel that comprises a multitude of elongate cooling elements on one side, wherein a plurality of cooling elements are configured as transverse elements, and the size of the transverse elements is smaller in the radial direction than in the direction perpendicular to the radius of the brake disk at the location of the transverse element so as to reduce windage.
US10408286B2 Method for preventing burst of clutch for vehicle
The present disclosure provides technology for preventing burst of a clutch under the driving circumstance, which enters into a road surface with a high friction coefficient after passing through a road surface with a low friction coefficient in vehicle driving; and the present disclosure determines if a wheel-lock has occurred in driving based on a factor reflecting a driving status of the vehicle; upon determining occurrence of the wheel-lock, in the case that a vehicle speed rapidly increases and a difference value between a transmission input shaft speed and an engine speed, which form a current driving gear, is larger than a set value, blocks a mechanical engagement between a clutch and a wheel, which form the current driving gear.
US10408281B2 Rotation transmission device
A rotation transmission device is provided in which a collision sound by an armature and a rotor is less likely to occur, and further the armature is stably attracted to the rotor. A buffer is provided between the armature and the rotor. The buffer is constituted by a metal annulus axially movably supported by the armature, and a rubber annulus configured such that as the armature approaches the rotor, the rubber annulus is axially compressed by the metal annulus and the armature. The rubber annulus has different axial thicknesses at different circumferential locations thereof such that when the degree of axial compression of the rubber annulus is large, the rubber annulus is axially compressed in its longer circumferential area than when the degree of axial compression of the rubber annulus is small.
US10408279B2 Brake clutch connection
A transmission is provided. The transmission may include a planetary gearset. The transmission may also include a thrust hub that may be fixed to the planetary gearset and engaged with a thrust bearing. A clutch hub may be connected with and spaced away from the thrust hub such that the thrust and clutch hubs are not in contact with each other to reduce vibration transfer between the thrust and clutch hubs.
US10408273B2 Cardan shaft
A connecting arrangement for connecting two parts (1, 5) by way of two connected sockets (2, 4), wherein parts and sockets have rotationally symmetrical engagement regions, not exceeding 180°, about engagement axes (11, 15 or 12, 14), which engagement regions are complementary between one part and one socket each, wherein one socket is rotated into one part each, and the complementary engagement regions hold the part on its socket so as to be pivotable about the respective aligned engagement axes and so as to withstand tensions in the direction of a zenith axis of the parts (10 or 16), and in that, after the parts and socket pairs are rotated into engagement and positioned with respect to each other, the sockets (2, 4) are connected to each other, the connection being rotationally and tensionally stiff with respect to the direction of the zenith axes.
US10408269B2 Wireless sensor-equipped bearing
There is provided a wireless sensor-equipped bearing. A plurality of magnets are fixed between pockets of a retainer formed of an annular body such that an N pole and an S pole of the magnets neighbor in a circumferential direction of the annular body. A coil, a circuit unit and an antenna are fixed to a surface of a first seal, the surface being opposed to the magnets. A sensor is disposed on any one of an inner ring, an outer ring and the first seal.
US10408264B2 Bearing arrangement
A bearing arrangement for connecting two components including a bearing bushing having an inner sleeve and an elastic element surrounding the inner sleeve. Two connection portions are arranged axially on both sides of the inner sleeve wherein a connector having a shaft portion extending through the inner sleeve applies a clamp force compressing the connection portions axially against the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve is deformed by the clamp force of the connector in such a manner that at least one contact portion of the inner sleeve presses radially to the inside and against the shaft portion.
US10408263B2 Magnetic bearing and method for mounting a ferromagnetic structure around a core of a magnetic bearing
Magnetic bearing that is provided with a radial actuator part and an axial actuator part, whereby the aforementioned radial actuator part comprises a laminated stator stack that is provided with a stator yoke, wherein the stator yoke is linked to a closed ferromagnetic structure that surrounds the stator yoke.
US10408260B2 Bearing structure and turbocharger
A bearing structure includes: a ball bearing disposed in a bearing hole formed in a housing of a turbocharger, the ball bearing having an outer ring formed with a damper portion on an outer circumferential surface thereof; an opposed member fixed to the housing, the opposed member opposed to the outer ring in an axial direction of a shaft; a protruding portion formed on one of the outer ring and the opposed member, the protruding portion protruding toward another one of the outer ring and the opposed member; and a regulating portion formed on the other one of the outer ring and the opposed member, the regulating portion opposed to the protruding portion in a rotation direction of the shaft.
US10408254B2 Motion transmitting and method of assembling a remote control assembly having a guide mechanism
A motion transmitting remote control assembly (100) comprises a first conduit section having a first end fitting (114) extending along a first longitudinal axis, and a second conduit section having a second end fitting (120) extending along a second longitudinal axis. The second end fitting has an open position where the second axis is transverse to the first axis, and a closed position where a portion of the first and second axes align. A first core element has a first coupler (128) mounted thereto, and a second core element has a second coupler (140) mounted thereto. A guide mechanism (144) having a first portion coupled to the first end fitting and a second portion coupled to the second end fitting, aligns the end fittings when the second end fitting is in the open position. The guide mechanism also guides the second end fitting toward the first end fitting until the second end fitting is in the closed position.
US10408252B2 Self-locking channel nut and retainer assembly
A channel nut and retainer assembly and method of attachment to a strut are disclosed. The assembly comprises a rotatable nut and a retainer. The retainer comprises a base wall and opposed side walls. Each of the side walls has an upper flange for mating with the upper edge of the strut and further includes a cantilevered holding leg extending from the upper flange. The retainer additionally includes actuation legs extending from the base wall. Each actuation leg includes a base wall connecting end and a nut driving end. The retainer additionally includes retention legs extending from the base wall. Each of the retention legs includes a leg holding hook. The retainer further includes rotation stops extending between the base wall of the retainer and the upper flanges of the retainer. The rotatable nut automatically rotates to a locking position upon attachment of the assembly to the strut.
US10408249B2 Screw connection for a component made of thermoplastic material
The present disclosure relates to a screw connection comprising a support component, an additional component and a screw to affix the support component to the additional component. The support component comprises a tube made of plastic to accommodate the screw in a friction and positive fit, wherein the tube comprises a thermoplastic foam. The screw comprises a blunt-edged screw thread. The foam is compacted as the screw is driven into the tube. The present disclosure further relates to a corresponding screw and to a method of connecting a support component to an additional component using the screw.
US10408246B2 Receiving device and electronic device with the same
A receiving device for an electronic device, to hold a stylus, includes a top member, a bottom member, and a connection member. The bottom member faces the top member, the connection member is arranged between the top member and the bottom member. A clamping member and a receiving member are formed between the top member, the bottom member, and the connection member. The clamping member faces away from the receiving member, the clamping member is clamped onto an electronic device, the receiving member receives a stylus.
US10408233B2 Rotor in blisk or bling design of an aircraft engine
A rotor in BLISK or BLING design of an aircraft engine, comprising: a rotor disc that, at its radially outer area, forms an annulus which delimits the flow channel of the aircraft engine radially inside; and a plurality of rotor blades that project from the annulus; wherein the rotor disc forms a first structure and a second structure which are arranged at a distance from each other in the radial direction, wherein the first structure and the second structure respectively have an arm that protrudes upstream and/or downstream in the axial direction. An arm of the first structure arranged upstream and an arm of the second structure arranged upstream and/or an arm of the first structure arranged downstream and an arm of the second structure arranged downstream are connected to each other by means of a damping element that comprises an elastomer or is formed from an elastomer.
US10408232B2 Turbo machine
A turbo machine according to present disclosure includes a rotating shaft, a first impeller, a first fluid bearing, a first holding member, a first lubricating liquid casing, a first supplying passage, and a first squeeze film damper. The first fluid bearing rotatably supports the first taper portion and the first cylindrical portion. The first fluid bearing is attached to the first holding member. The first lubricating liquid casing forms a first storing space. The first supplying passage is a passage through which a lubricating liquid is supplied to the first storing space. The first squeeze film damper is a space located between the first fluid bearing and the first holding member. The first squeeze film damper communicates with the first supplying passage.
US10408231B2 Rotor with non-uniform blade tip clearance
A rotor for a gas turbine engine comprises a rotor having a hub and blades around the hub, and extending from the hub to tips. The tips include first and second tip portions between their respective tip leading edge and tip trailing edge. Tips are spaced from a rotational axis of the rotor by spans. A mean span of a first tip portion of a first blade is greater than a mean span of a corresponding first tip portion of a second blade. A mean span of a second tip portion the first blade is less than a mean span of a corresponding second tip portion of the second blade.
US10408227B2 Airfoil with stress-reducing fillet adapted for use in a gas turbine engine
The present disclosure is directed toward airfoils used in gas turbine engines. More specifically, the present disclosure teaches airfoils with fillets for managing stresses in airfoils during use in gas turbine engines.
US10408226B2 Segregated impeller shroud for clearance control in a centrifugal compressor
A system for controlling the clearance distance between an impeller blade tip of a centrifugal compressor and a radially inner surface of a segregated impeller shroud in a turbine engine. The system comprises a driving mechanism coupled to a portion of a segregated impeller shroud. The driving mechanism comprises a driving arm and threaded axial member configured to translate motion of an actuator ring into axially forward and aft motion of the portion of the segregated impeller shroud.
US10408225B1 Extruded ceiling fan blade and method of making blade
Novel extruded ceiling fan blades, compositions and methods of making the blades from plastic material such as polystyrene are disclosed. The blades can be formed from two extruders so that different colors and/or finishes, such as wood grain looks can be formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the blades.
US10408224B2 Fan blades with abrasive tips
A fan blade for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The disclosed fan blade includes an airfoil having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a convex side, a concave side and a distal tip. The leading edge, trailing edge, convex side and concave side of the airfoil is at least partially coated with an erosion resistant coating. The distal tip of the airfoil is coated with a bonded abrasive coating. The bonded abrasive coating engages the abradable coating disposed on the fan liner and, because of its low thermal conductivity, reduces heat transfer to the distal tip of the fan blade. The reduction in heat transfer to the distal tip of the fan blade preserves the integrity of erosion resistant coatings that may be applied to the body or the airfoil of the fan blade.
US10408221B2 Turbocharger
A turbocharger includes: an annular diffuser flow passage formed by two opposed surfaces of a compressor housing and a bearing housing; and a seal plate located inside of the diffuser flow passage in a radial direction, and disposed to be opposed to a back surface of a compressor wheel. A gap in the radial direction is formed between a radially inside end of the opposed surface of the bearing housing that forms the diffuser flow passage and an outer peripheral edge of the compressor wheel. The seal plate has a larger diameter than that of the compressor wheel. A protrusion, which extends more to the compressor housing side than does a region opposed to a back surface of the compressor wheel, is provided in a region of the seal plate facing the gap.
US10408214B2 Fluid pressure changing device
Pressure changing devices and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. One pressure changing device includes an elliptic cylinder and a piston that has an external surface with a trochoid cross-section. Another pressure changing device includes a piston and a rotating cylinder that has an internal surface with a trochoid cross-section. Another pressure changing device includes two fixed axes, one for rotation of one component and another for orbiting or oscillation of the other component. The devices and methods include stacked pressure changing devices with one or more common shafts. The pressure changing device may be easier and less expensive to manufacture and repair than prior pressure changing devices of the same or similar functionality, and can provide efficient gap sealing in a high-pressure expansion part of a compression or expansion cycle.
US10408212B2 Gear pump having through-shaft bearing weepage control
A pump includes a front plate, a gear plate and a rear plate. A drive shaft has a drive gear, an arbor has a driven gear engaged with the drive gear, and first and second bearings are disposed in the gear plate. The first and second bearings receive the drive shaft and the arbor. The rear plate has drain ports adjacent ends of the drive shaft and the arbor. The arbor has an opening such that media that passes between the first bearing and an outer surface of the arbor is directed to the second drain port via the opening. A drain bushing is positioned against the front plate, and includes an opening for the drive shaft. The drain bushing has a chamber and a radial port. When pumped media passes between the first bearing and the drive shaft it is directed to the chamber and out the radial port.
US10408207B2 Bellows pump device
A bellows pump device includes first and second bellows mounted on a pump head so as to be expandable/contractible independently of each other and configured to suck a fluid from a suction passage thereinto by expansion thereof and discharge the fluid therefrom to a discharge passage by contraction thereof. First and second air cylinder portions are configured to respectively cause the first and second bellows to perform expansion/contraction operation. First and second detection devices are configured to detect expanded/contracted states of the first and second bellows, respectively. A control unit is configured to control drive of the first and second air cylinder portions on the basis of each of detection signals of the first and second detection devices such that, before one bellows comes into a most contracted state, the other bellows is caused to contract from a most expanded state.
US10408204B2 Pump system and pump abnormality detection method
A pump system is equipped with a body, a displacement body, a bellows member, an indirect medium, and a diaphragm. The pump system is further equipped with a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure of the indirect medium in a charge chamber, the charge chamber being formed to include an interior space of the bellows member in the interior of the body. A controller of the pump system determines an abnormality of the diaphragm based on detection values detected by the pressure sensor.
US10408203B2 Hand air pump with air accumulation function
A hand air pump with air accumulation function includes a control valve with a valve block and a control lever switchable between a first operation mode where the plunger assembly is allowed to pump compressed air into an air accumulation tank for accumulation, and a second operation mode where the air accumulation tank is opened to discharge the accumulated compressed air for inflating an attached tire and the plunger assembly is allowed to pump compressed air directly into the attached tire.
US10408197B2 Axial piston pump/motor
An axial piston pump has a rotor rotatable around an axis relative to a swashplate; one or more pistons movable within one or more respective sleeves; a fluid inlet port for the inflow of low pressure fluid, and a fluid outlet port for the outflow of high pressure fluid; and a floating element axially positioned between, on the one side, the inlet and outlet ports and, on the other side, a sealing surface of the rotor. Surfaces of the floating element defining an inlet chamber and the outlet chamber are configured such that, in use, the low pressure fluid and the high pressure fluid act on the defining surfaces to produce a net axial force which the axially slidable floating element applies to the rotor to seal the floating element to the sealing surface of the rotor.
US10408195B2 Railroad kinetic energy harnessing apparatus
An apparatus for harnessing energy from a wheel travelling on a railroad track includes an elongate body with a plurality of pockets spaced apart along a top surface thereof. Energy collection devices are installed in the pockets, and each includes an actuator extending proud of the top surface. A mounting assembly releasably mounts the body adjacent to the railroad track so that the actuators of the energy collection devices are positioned in a path of the wheel to be actuated thereby. The energy collection devices may be coupled to a low pressure fluid supply reservoir and a high pressure fluid accumulator, and used to pump fluid from the reservoir to the accumulator upon actuation.