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| US10606715B2 |
Efficient high availability for a SCSI target over a fibre channel
For efficient high availability for a multi-node cluster using a processor device in a computing environment, using duplicate, standby host-bus adaptors (HBAs) for alternate nodes with respect to a node with the duplicate, standby HBAs using duplicate credentials of active HBAs of the node for shutting down the node, taking an active HBA of the node offline, and/or activating one of the alternate nodes. A failed node is shut down by an active one of the plurality of alternate nodes using a fence device, and all jobs of the failed node are taken over by the active node using a shared data structure including SCSI device assignments, SCSI reservations, and required host notifications. |
| US10606711B2 |
Recovery strategy for a stream processing system
The technology disclosed relates to discovering multiple previously unknown and undetected technical problems in fault tolerance and data recovery mechanisms of modern stream processing systems. In addition, it relates to providing technical solutions to these previously unknown and undetected problems. In particular, the technology disclosed relates to discovering the problem of modification of batch size of a given batch during its replay after a processing failure. This problem results in over-count when the input during replay is not a superset of the input fed at the original play. Further, the technology disclosed discovers the problem of inaccurate counter updates in replay schemes of modern stream processing systems when one or more keys disappear between a batch's first play and its replay. This problem is exacerbated when data in batches is merged or mapped with data from an external data store. |
| US10606710B2 |
Controller, memory system and operating method thereof
An operating method of a controller, the operating method comprising: reading first data stored in a first read group selected among read groups of a memory device when a sudden power off (SPO) occurs and then power is on; identifying the number of error bit data in each of the first data; and performing a reclaim operation to each of the first data based on the number of error bit data in each of the first data. |
| US10606707B2 |
Enhancing robustness of a database application
A method and associated systems for backing up a target computer application that comprises identifying and backing up databases and other information repositories upon which the target application depends. The target application is identified and related to a backup requirement that specifies a minimum application-backup frequency. The application's “dependencies” are automatically identified from sources that include configuration files, where each dependency identifies one or more databases or other information repositories that store information upon which the application directly or indirectly depends. If any of these databases or repositories is associated with a backup frequency less than the application's minimum backup frequency, the database or repository is flagged. Each flagged entity's backup schedule is then revised so that the flagged entity's backup frequency is equal to or greater than the application's minimum backup frequency. |
| US10606705B1 |
Prioritizing backup operations using heuristic techniques
Various systems, methods, and processes to analyze datasets using heuristic-based data analysis and prioritization techniques to identify, derive, and/or select subsets with important and/or high-priority data for preferential backup are disclosed. A request to perform a backup operation that identifies a dataset to be backed up to a storage device is received. A subset of data is identified and selected from the dataset by analyzing the dataset using one or more prioritization techniques. A backup operation is performed by storing the subset of data in the storage device. |
| US10606703B2 |
Monitoring circuit
Provided is a monitoring circuit equipped with a first abnormality detection circuit which detects a first abnormal state of a semiconductor device under surveillance, a second abnormality detection circuit which detects a second abnormal state of the semiconductor device under surveillance, a reset circuit which outputs a reset signal based on a logical sum of a first abnormality detection signal output from the first abnormality detection circuit and a second abnormality detection signal output from the second abnormality detection circuit to a first output terminal, and an output holding circuit which stores which of the first abnormality detection signal and the second abnormality detection signal is supplied, and outputs an abnormality discrimination signal corresponding thereto to a second output terminal. |
| US10606702B2 |
System, information processing apparatus, and method for rebooting a part corresponding to a cause identified
A reboot system for controlling rebooting of an apparatus includes a first device including first circuitry and a second device including second circuitry and third circuitry. The first circuitry sends a query periodically to the second circuitry, determines whether a communication failure between the first device and the second device occurs according to whether a response is received, and reports the communication failure between the first device and the second device to the third circuitry based on a determination result. The second circuitry sends the response in response to the query sent from the first circuitry. The third circuitry identifies a cause of the communication failure when being reported the communication failure from the first circuitry, and reboots a part of the apparatus corresponding to the cause identified to recover the communication failure between the first device and the second device. |
| US10606700B2 |
Enhanced dispersed storage error encoding using multiple encoding layers
A method includes dispersed storage error encoding, by a computing device, a data segment of a data file to produce a set of encoded data slices. The method further includes determining, by the computing device, a storage & error encoding scheme for storing the set of encoded data slices. The method further includes sending, by the computing device, the set of encoded data slices to the set of storage units. The method further includes receiving, by a first storage unit, one or more encoded data slices. The method further includes processing, by the first storage unit, the one or more encoded data slices in accordance with a first version of the storage & erroring encoding scheme to produce a first set of encoded data sub-slices. The method further includes storing, by the first storage unit, the first set of encoded data sub-slices in a set of memory devices. |
| US10606698B2 |
Mitigating an undetectable error when retrieving critical data during error handling
A determination can be made that an error control operation associated with user data has failed. An initial operating characteristic associated with the error control operation that failed can be identified. A complementary operating characteristic to replace the operating characteristic associated with the error control operation that failed can be determined. The error control operation for the user data can be performed based on the complementary operating characteristic. |
| US10606697B2 |
Method and apparatus for improved data recovery in data storage systems
A method and apparatus for improved data recovery in data storage systems is described. When errors occur while retrieving a plurality of codewords from a plurality of storage devices, a long vector may be formed from the plurality of codewords and decoded by a special, long parity check matrix to re-create data stored on the plurality of storage devices when normal decoding efforts fail. |
| US10606696B2 |
Internally-generated data storage in spare memory locations
An aspect includes generating, within a first memory device of a memory system, a plurality of event-based information associated with activity in the memory system. The event-based information is stored in a reserved portion of the first memory device. The event-based information is provided to a memory controller of the memory system corresponding with an access of a memory row across a plurality of memory devices of the memory system associated with the event-based information. |
| US10606693B2 |
Memory controller implemented error correction code memory
Devices and techniques for memory controller implemented error correction code (ECC) memory are disclosed herein. ECC groups may be placed across banks of the memory. In some examples, an ECC group is a collection of bytes equal to one row in one bank. Also, the placement may restrict a given bank to a single member of the ECC group. A memory operation can be received and executed using the ECC groups. |
| US10606691B2 |
Method for recognizing the communication protocol of data packets travelling over a communication bus
A method for recognising a communication protocol of data packets travelling over a communication bus. The method comprises a CRC check procedure for processing a data packet travelling over the communication bus, the CRC check procedure including: calculating a first checksum string by processing the payload portion of the data packet, according to a first CRC-generation engine associated to the first communication protocol; calculating a second checksum string by processing the payload portion of the data packet, according to a second CRC-generation engine associated to the second communication protocol; and comparing with the first and second checksum strings with the CRC portion of the data packet. |
| US10606687B2 |
Process automation action repository and assembler
A system for remediating computing-related events by taking into account the past performance of remediation processes and the current run-time environment in which the remedy will be deployed. Robotic Process Automation is implemented to identify computing-related events requiring automation and to record actions that are taken to remediate the events. Robotic scripts (bots) are created based on the recorded actions and are implemented in a learning-mode, in which run-time conditions and level of performance are recorded, such that, run-time conditions and performance are determinative of which bot or combination of bots are implemented for subsequent occurrence of computing-related events. Additionally, remedial process associated with the bot(s) may be executed in a simulated environment prior to the production run-time computing environment to validate the bot and insure the likelihood of effective performance of the remedial process in the run-time production environment. |
| US10606686B2 |
Diverse integrated processing using processors and diverse firmware
Fault detection devices, systems and methods are provided which implement identical processors. A first processor is configured to receive a first set of variables, execute a first firmware based on the first set of variables, and output a first result of the executed first firmware. A second processor, identical to the first processor, is configured to receive a second set of variables, execute a second firmware based on the second set of variables, and output a second result of the executed second firmware. The first firmware and the second firmware provide a same nominal function in a diverse manner for calculating the first result and the second result, respectively, such that the first result and the second result are expected to be within a predetermined margin. Thus, a fault can be detected by comparing the first and the second results. |
| US10606682B2 |
System and method of collecting serviceability data in containers based cloud infrastructure
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, system, and computer program product for collecting serviceability data for analyzing a customer's issue. An analysis agent is launched upon initiation of a trace as a result of an error. The analysis agent accesses trace specification on a customer environment to determine an order of processing for a specific task. The analysis agent maps the trace specification to a set of APIs invoked by an operating system for the specific task. The analysis recreates the error in the customer environment based on the mapping of the trace specification to the set of APIs invoked by the operating system. The analysis agent diagnoses the error while monitoring the recreation of the error in the customer environment. |
| US10606681B2 |
Incremental dump with fast reboot
Methods and systems for executing dumping of main memory content and CPU states and for an adaptive boot. The methods and the systems provide a configuration list of the computer system comprising a pre-defined set of dedicated resources for the dumping, provide threshold values for a pre-defined set of minimum resources for executing a reboot of the computer system, assign the pre-defined set of the dedicated resources for executing the dumping, start the dumping, release ones of the dedicated resources after content of the ones of the dedicated resources has been dumped, start a reboot process of the computer system in response to determining that the ones of the dedicated resources exceeds the threshold values for the pre-defined set of the minimum resources for executing the reboot process, and continue to release others of the dedicated resources to the reboot process until the dumping is completed. |
| US10606679B2 |
Debug apparatus and method
An apparatus includes processor circuitry to perform data processing operations. Interface circuitry forms a connection to a plurality of other apparatuses and receives a foreign exception message indicative of a foreign exception event having been triggered on one of the other apparatuses. In response to receiving the foreign exception message, the interface circuitry forwards the foreign exception message to a set of the plurality of other apparatuses. |
| US10606674B1 |
Systems and methods for prognostic network management
A computer-implemented method for prognostic network management may include (1) monitoring a health indicator of a physical component of a device in a network, (2) using the health indicator to estimate a remaining useful life of the physical component, (3) detecting that the remaining useful life of the physical component has reached a predetermined threshold, and (4) reconfiguring the network in response to detecting that the remaining useful life of the physical component has reached the predetermined threshold so that failure of the physical component does not cause the network to become unavailable to any user of the network. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. |
| US10606673B2 |
Apparatus and method for running plurality of threads
The present invention proposes an apparatus and method for running a plurality of threads. The apparatus includes a memory, a client and an RPC manager. The client is configured to generate, for each of the plurality of threads an RPC request for executing an operation and to store the generated RPC requests in a database in the memory. The RPC manager is configured to order the stored RPC requests. Furthermore, the client is configured to send the ordered RPC requests in an RPC batch. |
| US10606672B2 |
Micro-service framework derived from third-party apps
Computer systems and methods for generating and interacting with a micro-service framework are provided. A micro-service corresponds to one or more deep link/API calls that carry out some particular function. A static analysis of an app is conducted, from one or more starting sources of the app to identify one or more valid and feasible execution paths, as well as corresponding input parameters within the app. Each valid execution path with corresponding input parameters represent a “deep link” or “API” for that app. The information regarding the deep link is collected and stored as a micro-service in a micro-service catalog. A micro-service framework is implemented that receives a micro-service request (i.e., a request that the micro-service be carried out on behalf of a computer user) from a UX client and executes that micro-service request via execution of the deep link. |
| US10606666B2 |
High performance locks
Systems and methods of enhancing computing performance may provide for detecting a request to acquire a lock associated with a shared resource in a multi-threaded execution environment. A determination may be made as to whether to grant the request based on a context-based lock condition. In one example, the context-based lock condition includes a lock redundancy component and an execution context component. |
| US10606664B2 |
Heterogeneous auto-scaling big-data clusters in the cloud
The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods of provisioning and using heterogeneous clusters in a cloud-based big data system, the heterogeneous clusters made up of primary instance types and different types of instances, the method including: determining if there are composition requirements of any heterogeneous cluster, the composition requirements defining instance types permitted for use; determining if any of the permitted different types of instances are required or advantageous for use; determining an amount of different types of instances to utilize, this determination based at least in part on an instance weight; provisioning the heterogeneous cluster comprising both primary instances and permitted different types of instances. |
| US10606662B2 |
System and method for processing task resources
A device and method for automatically allocating computing resources is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a task from a client, the task including a plurality of instances and a resource description manifest representing resource needs of the plurality of instances; determining an initial computing resource allocation of a cluster of machines based on the resource description manifest, wherein the initial computing resource allocation is determined based on the resource needs included in the resource description manifest; determining that the resource description manifest indicates a request to utilize an actual computing resource allocation in excess of the initial computing resource allocation; configuring a plurality of actual computing resources to process the plurality of instances, wherein the plurality of actual computing resources are configured to utilize resources in excess of the initial computing resource allocation; and executing the plurality of instances using the plurality of actual computing resources. |
| US10606655B2 |
Non-directional transmissible task
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-directional task comprising a user's requirement is generated. The non-directional task is sent to a first resource node in a task network. The task network comprises a plurality of resource nodes that provide services accessible to the user. The non-directional task does not specify which resource node to perform the non-directional task. It is determined whether the first resource node can perform at least part of the non-directional task. The non-directional task is forwarded from the first resource node to a second resource node of the task network. |
| US10606651B2 |
Free form expression accelerator with thread length-based thread assignment to clustered soft processor cores that share a functional circuit
A hardware acceleration component is provided that includes a plurality of hardware clusters, each hardware cluster comprising a plurality of soft processor cores and a functional circuit. The plurality of soft processor cores share the functional circuit. |
| US10606649B2 |
Workload identification and display of workload-specific metrics
An architecture for implementing a mechanism for automatically displaying metrics specific to a type of workload being processed by a computer system is provided. The mechanism predicts a classification of the workload based on attributes that characterize the workload using a set of workload profiles and/or a set of classification rules that correlate different combinations of attributes of workloads with different classifications of workloads. Based on the predicted classification of the workload, one or more templates including one or more metrics specific to the classification of workload are identified. The template(s) including the metric(s) specific to the classification of the workload may be identified using set of rules that associate the metric(s) with the predicted classification of the workload. A user interface including the metric(s) is generated based on the template(s). The user interface may then be displayed to a user of the computer system. |
| US10606647B2 |
Multi-layer QOS management in a distributed computing environment
A system for multi-layer quality of service (QoS) management in a distributed computing environment includes a management node hosting a workload scheduler operable to receive a workload and identify a workload QoS class for the workload. The system also includes a plurality of distributed compute nodes. A workload scheduler schedules running of the workload on the compute nodes, translates the workload QoS class to a storage level QoS class, and communicates the storage level QoS class to a workload execution manager of the compute nodes. The workload scheduler communicates the storage level QoS class to one or more storage managers where the storage managers manage storage resources, and the storage managers are operable to extend the storage level QoS class to the storage resources to support the workload QoS class. |
| US10606644B1 |
Specifying behavior among a group of computing tasks
A method of specifying behavior among a group of computing tasks included in a request to be performed in a domain of computing resources is disclosed. Method steps include receiving, at a scheduler operably coupled to the domain, a p/f request, the received p/f request including a first group and a first relationship, the first group comprising at least a first p/f group element and a second p/f group element, the first relationship defining a desired behavior of the first and second p/f group elements with respect to each other during performance of the p/f request; determining whether the domain includes available computing resources capable of satisfying the first relationship; and in response to a determination that the domain includes available computing resources capable of satisfying the first relationship, allocating, with the scheduler, at least one available computing resource to fulfill the p/f request. |
| US10606642B1 |
Dynamic power budgets
A system and method for dynamically implementing a resource budget based at least in part on receiving information that prompts a determination of whether to adjust a maximum amount of resources available for utilization at least in part by data storage operations. As a result of the determination, the system and method produce, based at least in part on the information, a resource budget that reflects an adjustment to the maximum amount of resources available for utilization at least in part by the data storage operations, and implements the resource budget such that performance of the data storage operations is adjusted in accordance with the adjustment to the maximum amount of resources available for utilization. |
| US10606641B2 |
Scheduling tasks in a multi-threaded processor
A processor comprising: an execution unit for executing a respective thread in each of a repeating sequence of time slots; and a plurality of context register sets, each comprising a respective set of registers for representing a state of a respective thread. The context register sets comprise a respective worker context register set for each of the number of time slots the execution unit is operable to interleave, and at least one extra context register set. The worker context register sets represent the respective states of worker threads and the extra context register set being represents the state of a supervisor thread. The processor is configured to begin running the supervisor thread in each of the time slots, and to enable the supervisor thread to then individually relinquish each of the time slots in which it is running to a respective one of the worker threads. |
| US10606637B2 |
Time correction method, apparatus, and system
A time correction method, apparatus, and system, and relate to the field of communications technologies are provided. A virtual network function manager (VNFM) receives a hot migration notification message from a virtualized infrastructure manager (VIM) after hot migration is performed on a first virtual machine, where the hot migration notification message includes an identity (ID) of the first virtual machine; the VNFM searches, according to the ID of the first virtual machine, for a correspondence that is between an ID of a virtual machine and an identity of a service control virtual network function (VNF) and stored in the VNFM, to determine a first service control VNF; and the VNFM sends the hot migration notification message to the first service control VNF, where the hot migration notification message is used to instruct the first service control VNF to correct a system time of the first virtual machine. |
| US10606636B2 |
Automated predictions for not-yet-completed jobs
Techniques are provided for predicting time remaining for currently-execution jobs. Rather than predict time remaining based on prior executions, time remaining is predicted based on what has happened so far in the current execution. In order to generate predictions for a currently-executing job instance based on statistics about the currently-executing job instance, the system tracks, for each monitored job instance: (a) how many completed-tasks are currently associated with the job instance, and (b) how many created-but-not-completed tasks are associated with the job instance, and then predicts (c) how many not-yet-created tasks the job instance is likely to have. |
| US10606634B1 |
System and method for application isolation
A system, method, and computer readable medium for providing application isolation to one or more applications and their associated resources. The system may include one or more isolated environments including application files and executables, and one or more interception layers intercepting access to system resources and interfaces. Further, the system may include an interception database maintaining mapping between the system resources inside the one or more isolated environments and outside, and a host operating system. The one or more applications may be isolated from other applications and the host operating system while running within the one or more isolated environments. |
| US10606632B2 |
Preventing interruption during virtual machine reboot
A system can allow a user to continue using a virtual machine while a background reboot occurs on a clone of the virtual machine. A backup agent operating on a server can receive a request from a virtual machine operating in an active state, to complete a reboot operation without operational interruption. A hypervisor can clone the virtual machine. During and after cloning, the backup agent can cause a filter agent to capture changes to the virtual machine. The virtual machine clone can notify the backup agent that the reboot is complete. Changes made in the interim on the virtual machine can be integrated on the virtual machine clone. Then the hypervisor can transition usage from the virtual machine to the virtual machine clone. |
| US10606628B2 |
Systems and methods for modifying an operating system for a virtual machine
Systems, methods, and software are described herein for operating a data management system, including executing an attached application and application data on a first virtual machine running a first operating system, separating the attached application and application data from the first virtual machine, and dynamically attaching the application and application data to a second virtual machine running an updated version of the first operating system. |
| US10606626B2 |
Introspection method and apparatus for network access filtering
A method for performing network access filtering and/or categorization through guest introspection on a device data compute node (DCN) that executes on a host is provided. The method, through a guest introspector installed on the DCN, intercepts a data message that the DCN is preparing to send. The method identifies a category of the network resource. The method uses the category of the network resource to examine a set of network access policies that are stored on the host in order to determine whether the network access should be allowed. The method identifies a network access policy that requires the rejection of the network access when the access to the network resource causes an aggregate bandwidth for accessing the identified category of network resource to exceed a bandwidth threshold. The method rejects the network access based on the identified network access policy. |
| US10606624B2 |
Placement of virtual machines on physical hosts
Placement of virtual machines on physical hosts are based on differing initial policies and optimization policies set by a system administrator to more efficiently utilize system resources and serve the needs of different workloads. A scheduler mechanism allows a system administrator to select different initial placement policies for one or more host groups of physical hosts. The scheduler mechanism utilizes an optimizer that monitors host performance and adjusts the placement of virtual machines according to another set of optimization policies similarly selected by the system administrator for each of the host groups. |
| US10606623B2 |
Chargeback system and method using chargeback data structures
Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with chargeback systems are described. In one embodiment, a chargeback application includes instructions for reading a data structure that defines at least attributes that identify a resource type and resource items of the resource type, and chargeback rules for calculating a cost for usage of the resource items. The data structure is parsed to identify the attributes and the chargeback rules. Chargeback functions of the chargeback application are configured based on at least in part the identified attributes and the chargeback functions are caused to retrieve metered data related to usage of the resource items in a computing system. The chargeback application translates the retrieved metered data in accordance with the chargeback rules to generate a usage cost for the resource items. |
| US10606619B2 |
Smart support
Techniques and technologies for smart support systems are described. In at least some embodiments, a method comprises: receiving an indication of a user invoking a support facility due to a problem experienced with a software application; obtaining user-related information including at least one of an age of the user or at least one indication of proficiency of the user with operation of the software application; obtaining problem-related information related to the problem experienced with the software application; and selecting a starting point of a support path based at least partially on the problem-related information and the user-related including at least one of an age of the user or at least one indication of proficiency of the user with operation of the software application, the support path defining one or more operations intended to address the problem experienced with the software application. |
| US10606617B2 |
Instant virtual application launch
Methods and systems for persisting a protocol state from a first instance of a virtual desktop application to a second instance of the virtual desktop application are described herein. In some embodiments, a computing platform may establish, by a first virtual desktop instance, a secure session with a virtual delivery agent (VDA), resulting in a protocol state of the first virtual desktop instance. Further, the computing platform may persist, using the first virtual desktop instance, the protocol state. Next, the computing platform may transmit, from the first virtual desktop instance to a second virtual desktop instance, the protocol state. Additionally, the computing platform may authenticate, using authentication tokens comprising the protocol state, a connection between the second virtual desktop instance and a gateway device. Subsequently, the computing platform may re-establish, after the authenticating, the secure session, wherein the secure session comprises a connection between the VDA and the second virtual desktop instance. |
| US10606612B2 |
Context check bypass to enable opening shared-object libraries
Techniques to bypass system context checks to facilitate opening shared-object libraries are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a copy of a header of a shared-object library loaded by a runtime system is created. The header of the shared-object library loaded by the runtime system is patched with code configured to call an open function, wherein the code patched into the header of the shared-object library executes and calls the open function from the shared-object library loaded by the runtime system, the call to the open function is recognized as within a context of the runtime system, and the shared-object library is allowed to be opened. A pointer to the shared-object library opened in memory is received, and the header of the shared-object library is restored to an original version using the copy of the header of the shared-object library. |
| US10606607B2 |
Selecting operating systems based on a computing device mode
A computing device in accordance with an example includes a first operating system and a second operating system. The computing device includes a controller to select one of the first and second operating systems based on a mode of the computing device, where the first and second operating systems are executed substantially in parallel on a processor of the computing device. |
| US10606606B1 |
Multi-platform firmware support
A firmware development tool generates platform-specific firmware images for a multitude of different computing platforms. A multi-platform firmware image creation tool receives the platform-specific firmware images and generates a multi-platform firmware image therefrom. A portion of the multi-platform firmware image includes firmware files that are common across all of the platform-specific firmware images. Other portions of the multi-platform firmware image include firmware files that are specific to each of the platform-specific firmware images. At boot time of a computer system utilizing the multi-platform firmware image, the platform that the computer system uses is detected. The firmware files that are common across the platform-specific firmware images are then loaded into memory. The firmware files that are specific to the detected platform are also loaded into memory. Once the firmware files have been loaded into memory, they can be executed to boot the computer system and provide other types of functionality. |
| US10606605B2 |
Software upgrade and disaster recovery on a computing device
A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium provide to store a boot loader that includes a first stage boot loader and a second stage boot loader, and wherein the first stage boot loader is not upgradeable and the second stage boot loader is upgradeable; store a first operating system and a second operating system, wherein the first operating system is a main operating system and the second operating system is an operating system that is executed only when a disaster recovery service is invoked; execute the first stage boot loader during a boot-up of the device; determine whether the disaster recovery service is invoked during the execution of the first stage boot loader; load the second stage boot loader in response to a determination that the disaster recovery service is invoked; and determine whether an upgraded second stage boot loader is stored at the device in response to a determination that the disaster recovery service is not invoked. |
| US10606603B1 |
Methods and apparatus for facilitating a memory mis-speculation recovery
Embodiments provide methods and apparatus for facilitating a memory mis-speculation recovery. The method includes detecting a speculative load and a set of speculative load dependent instructions and creating a Load Recovery Metadata (LRM) including an information for instruction re-execution for the speculative load. The method includes creating a set of Dependent Recovery Metadata (DRM). Each DRM of the set of DRM corresponds to each speculative load dependent instruction. A DRM includes an information for instruction re-execution for a speculative load dependent instruction. The method includes creating a Load Dependency Data (LDD) including information of the LRM and information of the set of DRM. The method includes detecting the speculative load as a mis-speculated load. The method includes re-executing the mis-speculated load and the set of speculative load dependent instructions. The re-execution includes utilizing the LDD to fetch the information of the LRM and the information of the set of DRM. |
| US10606594B2 |
Method and apparatus for executing multi-thread using mask value
A method of executing, by a processor, a multi-thread including threads of the processor, includes setting a mask value indicating execution of one of the threads of the processor based on an instruction, setting an inverted mask value based on the set mask value; and executing the thread of the processor based on the set mask value and the set inverted mask value. |
| US10606592B2 |
Handling effective address synonyms in a load-store unit that operates without address translation
Technical solutions are described for issuing, by a load-store unit (LSU), a plurality of instructions from an out-of-order (OoO) window. The issuing includes, in response to determining a first effective address being used by a first instruction, the first effective address corresponding to a first real address, creating an effective real table (ERT) entry in an ERT, the ERT entry mapping the first effective address to the first real address. Further, the execution includes in response to determining an effective address synonym used by a second instruction, the effective address synonym being a second effective address that is also corresponding to said first real address: creating a synonym detection table (SDT) entry in an SDT, wherein the SDT entry maps the second effective address to the ERT entry, and relaunching the second instruction by replacing the second effective address in the second instruction with the first effective address. |
| US10606590B2 |
Effective address based load store unit in out of order processors
Technical solutions are described for out-of-order (OoO) execution of one or more instructions by a processing unit. An example method includes looking up, by a load-store unit (LSU), an entry in an effective address directory (EAD) for an effective address (EA) of an operand of an instruction to be launched. Further, the method includes, in response to the EA being present in the EAD, launching, by the LSU, the instruction with the RA from the EAD, and in response to the EA not being present in the EAD, looking up, by the LSU, the EA in an effective real table (ERT) entry, and launching the instruction with the RA from the ERT entry. Further, in response to the ERT entry to be removed, the ERT entry including an ERT index and a mapping between the EA and the RA, removing the entry of the EA from the EAD. |
| US10606586B2 |
Application architecture generation
In some examples, application architecture generation may include ascertaining, for a project, an input that includes project information, component information, and target information, and parsing the project information to determine whether the project is an existing project or a new project. Application architecture generation may further include generating a component list from the component information, ascertaining components from the component list, and mapping each of the ascertained components to a corresponding target determined from the target information. Further, application architecture generation may include analyzing a dependency for each of the ascertained components relative to at least one other component of the ascertained components, and generating, based on the mapping and the analyzed dependency, an integrated output that includes an architecture for an application associated with the project. |
| US10606583B2 |
Software change tracking and management
Systems and methods for software tracking and management are disclosed. In embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, by a computing device, build output code from one or more user computer devices via a network, wherein the build output code is generated in response to a software build; automatically identifying, by the computing device, differences between the build output code and associated in-production software code; automatically mapping, by the computing device, the differences to microservices of the in-production software code; and generating, by the computing device, a list of microservices of the in-production software code affected by the differences in a rollout of the build output code based on the mapping. |
| US10606582B2 |
Automated mobile application integration
Systems, methods, devices and non-transitory, computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for automated mobile app integration. In an embodiment, a method comprises: receiving, by a server computer from a development system, a first application binary executable for an application; receiving, by the server computer, a dataset specifying mobile services to be added to the application, the dataset selected by a user of the development system; dynamically and automatically generating a software adapter for adapting one or more plugin software components to the first app binary executable according to the dataset; generating, by the server computer and without access to source code for the first application binary executable, a second application binary executable for the application, the generating including merging the first application binary executable with binary code for the adaptor and the plugin software components; and transmitting, by the server computer to the development system, the second application binary executable. |
| US10606580B2 |
Cognitive identification of related code changes
The cognitive identification of related code changes is disclosed herein including receiving a set of changes for a software package that include changes to at least one program, analyzing data associated with the set of changes to identify a goal of the set of changes, querying a data repository for a pattern associated with the identified goal, and receiving, from the data repository, the pattern associated with the identified goal. The pattern includes at least one program to be changed for the identified goal. The method further including comparing the set of changes to the pattern, determining, based on the comparison, that at least one program included in the pattern is not changed in the set of changes, and transmitting a message to a computing device associated with a user that indicates that the at least one program included in the pattern is not changed in the set of changes. |
| US10606577B1 |
System and method for assuring customers during software deployment
Deployment assurance services Accelerators (“DAS Accelerators”) include audit functionality that performs a sequential audit of each server listed in a customer's server list from customer's target environment. And artificial intelligence engine (“AI engine”) scans each server to match all required Include entries, which enables categories of product specific checks. Checks for each product category are processed sequentially, including database specific checks. All database platforms can be configured to connect on custom\nonstandard ports, using unique credentials. After each server audit is completed, the audit results are outputted to an encrypted file, a csv or database, depending on how the execution was configured by the customer. Audits review hardware, software, registry, integration and configuration details from customer servers for, e.g., the purpose of validating fitness for use. Various validation and environment reports are generated based on the audit results. |
| US10606576B1 |
Developer experience for live applications in a cloud collaboration platform
Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for providing a developer console to customizable live applications in a cloud collaboration platform. The developer console may support the software development lifecycle for third-party live applications deployed in the cloud collaboration platform in a myriad of fashions. The developer console may vet live applications prior to deployment, provide release and version control mechanisms, and offer a range of configuration options to control third-party live applications. The developer console may provide an initial bundle to developers that include supporting functions and modules enabling the developer to run a development environment on a local server as a local platform. A developer console may allow developers to configure access to third-party data sources that may be harnessed by a live application. |
| US10606575B2 |
Efficiency of computing resource consumption via improved application portfolio deployment
A device may process application data or historical data to identify a set of metrics to be used to analyze a set of applications or to identify baseline values for the set of metrics. The device may determine a score, for each application of the set of applications, based on values for the set of metrics for the each application of the set of applications. The device may determine a refined classification for the each application of the set of applications based on the historical data or information related to the classification or the score. The device may generate a set of recommendations related to optimizing a current deployment of the set of applications. The device may perform an action to implement the set of recommendations related to optimizing the current deployment of the set of applications. |
| US10606570B2 |
Representing software with an abstract code graph
According to an aspect of an embodiment, a method may include generating an abstract code graph (ACG). The method may include obtaining an abstract syntax tree (AST). The AST may include a first AST node that may represent a first construct at a first level of abstraction and a second AST node that may represent a second construct. The method may further include generating an ACG, based on the AST. The generating of ACG may include generating a first ACG node based on the first AST node and a second ACG node based on the second AST node. The generating of ACG may also include generating, based on the first ACG node, a third ACG node that represents the first construct at a second level of abstraction. The third ACG node may be connected between the first ACG node and the second ACG node based on the AST. |
| US10606568B2 |
Method and apparatus for compiling computer language
A method including detecting, according to a preset syntax, whether an incorrect syntax unit exists in a to-be-compiled statement; when the detection result is yes, determining whether a child node at which the syntax unit is located is an optional node of a corresponding parent node; and when the determination result is yes, deleting the syntax unit. The present disclosure addresses the problem of low computer language compiling efficiency caused by the lack of a fault-tolerant computer language compiling technology in the conventional techniques. |
| US10606566B2 |
Integration of learning models into a software development system
The subject technology provides for generating machine learning (ML) model code from a ML document file, the ML document file being in a first data format, the ML document file being converted to code in an object oriented programming language different than the first data format. The subject technology further provides for receiving additional code that calls a function provided by the ML model code. The subject technology compiles the ML model code and the additional code, the compiled ML model code including object code corresponding to the compiled ML model code and the compiled additional code including object code corresponding to the additional code. The subject technology generates a package including the compiled ML model code and the compiled additional code. Further, the subject technology sends the package to a runtime environment on a target device for execution. |
| US10606563B2 |
Programming in a precise syntax using natural language
A method facilitates development of instructions in a precise syntax, such as built-in functions of a computational system such as a spreadsheet application, using natural language (NL) input. A user may enter NL input in a workspace. An NL processing system may process the NL input to generate instruction(s) in a precise syntax that corresponds to the NL input. The instruction(s) in the precise syntax then may be included in the workspace. |
| US10606561B2 |
Quantum random number generator
A system for generating random numbers comprising a first particle source configured to emit sequentially a plurality of particles towards a first screen comprising one or more slits configured to produce a first diffraction pattern at a first detector by random scattering of the particles; wherein the first detector comprises a plurality of regions each configured to trigger the generation of an output signal upon stimulation of the region by a particle, such that the output signals generated by the first detector are indicative of the positions of the plurality of particles in the first diffraction pattern; and a processor configured to process the output signals from the plurality of regions to thereby generate at least one random number based on the random scattering of the particles. |
| US10606559B2 |
Multiply-accumulate “0” data gating
In an example, an apparatus comprises a plurality of execution units and logic, at least partially including hardware logic, to gate at least one of a multiply unit or an accumulate unit in response to an input of value zero. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. |
| US10606557B2 |
Leading zero anticipation
A data processing apparatus is provided. Intermediate value generation circuitry generates an intermediate value from a first floating point number and a second floating point number. The intermediate value includes a number of leading 0s indicative of a prediction of a number of leading 0s in a difference between absolute values of the first floating point number and the second floating point number. The prediction differs by at most one from the number of leading 0s in the difference between absolute values of the first floating point number and the second floating point number. Count circuitry counts the number of leading 0s in said intermediate value and mask generation circuitry produces one or more masks using the intermediate value. The mask generation circuitry produces the one or more masks at the same time or before the count circuitry counts the number of leading 0s in the intermediate value. |
| US10606554B2 |
Voice control of interactive whiteboard appliances
A method and apparatus for providing voice command functionality to an interactive whiteboard appliance is provided. An interactive whiteboard appliance comprises: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions embodied thereon, the instructions when executed by the one or more processors cause performance of: detecting, during execution of an annotation window on the interactive whiteboard appliance, a voice input received from a user; storing, in an audio packet, a recording of the voice input; transmitting the audio packet to a speech-to-text service; receiving, from the speech-to-text service, a command string comprising a transcription of the recording of the voice input; using voice mode command processing in a command processor, identifying, from the command string, an executable command that is executable by the interactive whiteboard appliance; causing the application of the interactive whiteboard appliance to execute the executable command. |
| US10606553B2 |
Display device and method of operating the same
A wearable electronic device including a wireless communication unit configured to be wirelessly connected to a projector for projecting a stored presentation onto a screen of an external device; a main body configured to be worn by a user; a microphone integrally connected to the main body; a sensing unit configured to detect a bio state of the user wearing the electronic device; a display unit configured to be attached to the main body; and a controller configured to match a voice information input through the microphone with a portion of the stored presentation, and to display a part of the stored presentation that follows the portion of the stored presentation matching the voice information input on the display unit, wherein the controller is further configured to change an output size of the part of the stored presentation that follows the portion of the stored presentation when the bio state indicates the user to be in a tense state. |
| US10606552B2 |
Playback device volume control
A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution device that distributes tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices that are to perform the tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to the members of the synchrony group over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which the members of the synchrony group are to execute the task. Each member of the synchrony group periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of the current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task. |
| US10606548B2 |
Method of generating an audio signal
A method of generating a composite audio signal, comprising: receiving an input audio signal; performing a first comparison, wherein at least a first portion of the input audio signal is compared with at least a portion of one or more stored audio signals; selecting at least a first portion of a stored audio signal based on a result of the first comparison; performing a second comparison, wherein at least a second portion of the input audio signal is compared with at least a portion of one or more stored audio signals; selecting at least a second portion of a stored audio signal based on a result of the second comparison; and generating the composite audio signal using at least the selected first and second portions of a stored audio signal. |
| US10606541B2 |
Display device and electronic device
A display device or an electronic device with high portability and browsability is provided. A display device which includes two display panels that overlap with each other and in which the area of a portion where the two display panels overlap with each other is variable is provided. The larger the area where the two display panels overlap with each other is, the smaller the display device becomes. The first display panel includes a first region that performs display. The second display panel includes a second region that performs display, and a third region that is adjacent to the second region and transmits visible light. When the third region overlaps with the side of a surface which performs display of the first region, display can be performed using a seamless large display region. |
| US10606538B2 |
Display information management system
To provide a display information management system that greatly reduces the load of a management device when providing presentation screen information and the like created at each terminal, and the like to other terminals.A display information management system (1) includes a terminal device (50) including specific basic software (OS), specific information displaying software for creating a presentation screen operable with the specific basic software, and a database; and a management device (10), where the terminal can associate information of the database and each screen of the presentation, and create the presentation information created with the specific information displaying software with heterogeneous presentation information; and transmit the presentation information and the heterogeneous presentation information to the management device. |
| US10606535B2 |
Internet based digital content services that provide content upload, content storage, content sharing, and content playlist selection; and smart devices with access to the internet based digital content services
Internet based digital content services, as well as mobile client devices for accessing the Internet based digital content services, are herein disclosed and enabled. In one example, user digital content, such as documents, audio, or video content, may be uploaded to a content server for storing. The user may share the user digital content with other client devices or users having appropriate authentication or security procedures. A user play list or rendering list may include a list of pointers or references to the user digital content. The stored user play list or the stored user digital content may be further edited, stored, or shared subsequently for access and rendering. The Internet based digital content services are accessible by smart devices, such as smart phones, information pads, TVs, audio output devices, and printers. The smart devices that access the Internet services may require client software for accessing the Internet services. |
| US10606532B1 |
Systems and methods for generating printable maps
Provided is a system and a method for generating a printable map of a facility. The method includes receiving a request sent by a device at a print server, retrieving electronic wayfinding data by the print server, generating an initial printable map based on the electronic wayfinding data, displaying the initial printable map on the device, receiving one or more customizations entered on the device by a user, and updating the initial printable map to include the one or more customizations. |
| US10606526B2 |
Image processing apparatus capable of controlling power distribution to power-consuming device
An image processing apparatus includes a power source, an image processing device, an external interface connectable with an external device and deliverable power from the power source to the connected external device, a power-consuming device driven by power delivered from the power source, and a controller. The controller determines whether a job is received, determines whether total power being a sum of job executable power and delivering power being delivered to the external device exceeds deliverable power being maximum power distributable from the power source, reduces driving power to be delivered to the power-consuming device based on relevance of the power-consuming device to the job, and executes the job with the driving power being reduced. |
| US10606524B2 |
Image forming apparatus, image forming system, information processing apparatus, control method for an information processing apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium with determination of mounted punch die
An image forming apparatus, which is connectable to a first device configured to conduct a punching process on a sheet with use of a replaceable punching member, the first device being connectable to a second device configured to conduct a binding process for generating a bookbinding product having a binding member inserted through a hole punched in the sheet, the image forming apparatus including: a display configured to display a print setting screen; and a controller configured to determine whether or not the replaceable punching member of the first device is compatible with the binding member of the second device, and control the display to inhibit bookbinding setting using the second device from being selected on the print setting screen in a case where the replaceable punching member is not compatible with the binding member. |
| US10606523B2 |
Printer and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
A printer having a single-sheet manual feed tray improves user convenience. A printer configured to print based on print request data has a manual paper feeder in which only one sheet of print media can be loaded at one time; another paper feeder in which multiple sheets of print media can be loaded at one time; and a manual feeder priority function that prioritizes using the manual paper feeder over the other paper feeder when automatic paper feeder selection is specified in the print request data. |
| US10606519B1 |
Edge case handling in system with dynamic flow control
A storage system includes a storage controller that is configured to receive an input-output (IO) request and to obtain a flow control window size of the storage system. The flow control window size is dynamically adjustable by the storage controller based at least in part on an IO latency of the storage system. The storage controller is configured, in response to determining that an actual size of a portion of the IO request to be processed is greater than the flow control window size, to add an entry corresponding to the portion of the IO request to a flow control queue of the storage system with an indication that the portion of the IO request has an effective size equal to the flow control window size. The storage controller is further configured to process the entry in the flow control queue corresponding to the portion of the IO request using the actual size of the portion of the IO request. |
| US10606518B2 |
Solid state storage device and read retry method thereof
A solid state storage device includes a control circuit and a non-volatile memory. The control circuit includes a retry table. In addition, plural retry read-voltage sets are recorded in the retry table, and the retry table is divided into plural retry sub-tables. The plural retry read-voltage sets are classified into plural groups. The plural retry read-voltage sets are recorded into the corresponding retry sub-tables. The non-volatile memory is connected with the control circuit. During a read retry process of a read cycle, the control circuit performs a hard decoding process according to a retry sub-table of the plural retry sub-tables. If the hard decoding process fails, the control circuit performs a soft decoding process according to another retry sub-table of the plural retry sub-tables. |
| US10606517B2 |
Management device and information processing device
According to an embodiment, a management device includes: a setting memory configured to store an access method indicating which of a first access process of performing writing or reading with respect to data transferred from a non-volatile memory to a first memory, or a second access process of directly performing writing or reading with respect to data stored in the non-volatile memory, is to be executed for each of the plurality of pages; and circuitry configured to select any page set to the second access process among the plurality of pages, as an exchange target page, when a write amount with respect to the non-volatile memory is larger than a set value, and change an access method of the exchange target page from the second access process to the first access process. |
| US10606516B2 |
Systems and methods for I/O prioritization in NVMe-compliant storage devices
Systems and methods disclosed herein provide an I/O prioritization scheme for NVMe-compliant storage devices. Through an interface of an HBA driver, a user specifies a range of LBAs that map to a namespace. The user interface also designates a priority level for the namespace. Once the namespace is created, the HBA driver generates a queue of the designated priority level. The HBA driver also generates a table that maps the queue to the namespace. When the HBA driver receives a request to perform an I/O command that targets the namespace, the HBA driver adds the requested command to the queue. I/O commands targeting the namespace are processed in accordance with the designated priority level by the controller. |
| US10606513B2 |
Volatility management for non-volatile memory device
A Memory Device (MD) includes a configurable Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) including a first memory array and a second memory array. The configurable NVM stores temporary data designated for volatile storage by a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and persistent data designated for non-volatile storage by the CPU. An address is associated with a first location in the first memory array and with a second location in the second memory array. In performing a command to write data for the address, it is determined whether to write the data in the second location based on a volatility mode set for the MD. According to another aspect, a CPU designates a memory page in a virtual memory space as volatile or non-volatile based on data allocated to the memory page, and defines the volatility mode for the MD based on whether the memory page is designated as volatile or non-volatile. |
| US10606510B2 |
Memory input/output management
A system for managing memory input/output management is provided herein. The system may include a processor and a memory storing machine-readable instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform operations including receiving read requests for first data stored on a solid-state storage drive, receiving write requests for second data to be stored on the storage drive, placing at least some of the read requests in a first queue, placing at least some of the write requests in a second queue, the second queue having a size limit, processing data at a disk driver layer from the first queue and the second queue in a manner such that selection of a request from either queue is biased towards the first queue. Associated methods are also included. |
| US10606509B2 |
Data storage device managing write tag, writing operation method thereof, and storage system including the same
A data storage device includes a storage medium; a buffer memory configured to temporarily store data to be inputted to, or outputted from, the storage medium; and a controller configured to control data exchange with the storage medium, allocate a write tag to a write command, and change an attribute of the write tag according to a processing status of the write command. |
| US10606502B2 |
Data aging infrastructure for automatically determining aging temperature
A query is received in a session established between an application and an in-memory database. The query is received from the application. Based on one or more criteria defined for individual data aging parameters in the data aging infrastructure, an aging temperature to be applied to the query is determined. The determined aging temperature is received at the application. The aging temperature is automatically set in the session before executing the query in the in-memory database. Based on the determined aging temperature, a partition is loaded from a secondary memory to a main memory. With the aging temperature as reference, the query is executed to fetch a result from the in-memory database. |
| US10606500B2 |
Direct access to de-duplicated data units in memory-based file systems
Method, system and product for direct access to de-duplicated data units in memory-based file systems. The method comprising: updating a page entry in a page table of a process to include a direct access pointer to a de-duplicated data unit retained by the memory-based file system, wherein the page entry is set to be write protected; detecting a page fault occurring due to the process performing a store instruction to the de-duplicated data unit; and in response to said detecting: allocating a new data unit; copying content of the de-duplicated data unit to the new data unit; and replacing the direct access pointer to the de-duplicated data unit with a direct access pointer to the new data unit. |
| US10606497B1 |
Systems and methods for managing replication path direction in storage networks
Methods and systems for enhanced performance during reduced network functioning are provided. A system may include a path detection module that detects a path change in a plurality of paths, the plurality of paths communicatively couple a host device to a plurality of volumes. Further, the data is replicated from a pre-change primary volume in the plurality of volumes to a post-change primary volume in the plurality of volumes. The system also includes a replication direction module that switches a direction of replication in response to the detected path change. Additionally, the data is replicated from the post-change primary volume to the pre-change primary volume in response to the detected path change. The system further includes an activity module that determines an activity level associated with one or more extents and arranges the one or more extents on the post-change primary volume in response to the detected path change. |
| US10606496B1 |
Host device with multi-path layer implementing automatic standby setting for active-active configuration
A first host device in an illustrative embodiment comprises a multi-path input-output (MPIO) driver configured to separate paths from the first host device to first and second storage systems into a first set of paths to the first storage system and a second set of paths to the second storage system, and to monitor performance of at least subsets of the first and second sets of paths. Responsive to detection of a performance deviation between the first and second sets of paths that exceeds a specified threshold, the MPIO driver automatically places the paths of the set exhibiting lower performance in a standby mode of operation and the paths of the other set in an active mode of operation. Absent any such performance deviation, the MPIO driver automatically places the paths of one of the sets in the standby mode of operation and the paths of the other one of the sets in the active mode of operation. |
| US10606493B1 |
System and method for adjusting memory allocation for virtual machines
A system and method is provided for managing memory allocated to a virtual machine running on a host platform. An exemplary method includes continuously calculating the amount of free physical memory of the host platform by subtracting the amount of physical memory currently used consumed by the host operating system from the total size of the physical memory on the host platform. Moreover, using the calculated amount of free physical memory, the method includes dynamically adjusting an overall limit of the physical memory that can be allocated to the virtual machine running on the host platform, and then allocating to the virtual machine an amount this allocated physical memory so that active pages can be stored in the allocated memory and directly accessed during operation by the virtual machine. |
| US10606492B2 |
Detecting and handling solicited IO traffic microbursts in a fibre channel storage area network
A Fibre Channel (FC) or FC-over-Ethernet (FCoE) switch has ports to forward Input-Output (IO) requests, and service data transfers, between end devices in a storage area network. The switch receives at a port a time ordered sequence of IO requests for data transfers to be serviced by the port. Each IO request including a data length of the data transfer. The switch detects a microburst on the port for each IO request. To do this, the switch parses the IO request to retrieve the data length, determines a transfer time required to transfer the data length over the port, upon receiving a next IO request, determine whether a time interval between the IO request and the next IO request is less than the transfer time, and if the time interval is less than the transfer time, declaring a microburst on the port, otherwise not declaring a microburst. |
| US10606489B2 |
Sidefiles for management of data written via a bus interface to a storage controller during consistent copying of data
Remote copy operations are performed to copy data from a primary storage controller to a secondary storage controller, wherein input/output (I/O) requests are received at the primary storage controller from a host both via a bus interface and a network interface while the remote copy operations are in progress, and wherein consistency groups are formed during the remote copy operations to copy the data consistently. A relocation is performed of data written via the bus interface for a current consistency group from a cache to a sidefile, and subsequently data written via the bus interface for a next consistency group is stored in the cache. |
| US10606483B2 |
Buffering device with status communication method for memory controller
In an example, the present invention provides a memory interface device. The device has a command interface, address interface, and a control interface device coupled, respectively, to a command address bus, an address bus, and a control interface bus of a host memory controller. The device has a status signal interface configured to output a status signal coupled to the data interface bus of the host memory controller. In an example, the status signal is asserted in an absence of data asserted on the data interface bus. |
| US10606479B2 |
Catastrophic data loss prevention by global coordinator
A method begins by obtaining dispersed storage network (DSN) operational issue information concerning a DSN memory issue in a first locally operated DSN memory of a plurality of locally operated DSN memories. The method continues with determining whether the DSN memory issue is regarding a local DSN issue or a global DSN issue. When the DSN memory issue is the global DSN issue, the method continues with determining a corrective action in response to the DSN memory issue and determining whether the global DSN management unit is configured for automatic correction of the DSN memory issue. When the global DSN management unit is configured for automatic correction of the DSN memory issue in the first locally operated DSN memory of the plurality of locally operated DSN memories, the method continues with executing the corrective action in the first locally operated DSN memory. |
| US10606477B1 |
Intelligent keyboard
A method of providing a keyboard input on a touchscreen display of a mobile communication device. The method comprises receiving a plurality of keywords indexed to completion action recommendations by a client keyboard application executing on a mobile communication device, where the completion action recommendations define suggestions for completing a partial keyboard input string, storing the keywords indexed to completion action recommendations on the device, searching the stored keywords by the client keyboard application based on an identity of the application executing on the device that is associated with a keyboard input, based on a current location of the device, and based on at least one word in the partial keyboard input string, and providing a prompt associated with the completion action recommendation found based on the search of the stored keywords on the touchscreen of the device, whereby inputting data via the keyboard to the application executing is promoted. |
| US10606476B2 |
Techniques for interacting with handheld devices
In one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of a keyboard is displayed on a touch-screen display. A first action performed via the touch-screen display is detected. Based on the detected first action, a region of the at least a portion of the keyboard is displayed on the touch-screen display. A second action performed via the touch-screen display is detected. Based on the second action, a character may be selected or the full keyboard may be re-displayed. The first action and the second action may be performed anywhere on the touch display. |
| US10606474B2 |
Touch screen finger tracing device
A portable electronic device includes a touch display configured to sense contact with a finger or stylus, a speaker, and a processing system that communicates with the touch display and the speaker. The device is configured to display a symbol using a set of trace indicator line segments comprising a trace direction indicator and a trace termination indicator and to highlight a region of a first of the trace indicator line segments. The device is configured to detect user touch input at multiple locations on the touch display and determine whether the first trace indicator line segment has been traced from the highlighted region to the termination indicator in a direction corresponding to the trace direction indicator, and in response, to draw and maintain a color line corresponding to the detected user touch input at the multiple locations. |
| US10606465B2 |
Dynamic adjustment of a user interface
Apparatuses, methods and storage media for user interface adjustment are described. In one instance, an apparatus may include a processor and a user interface engine operated by the processor to detect a user interface to be provided on a computing device, with the user interface including at least one user interface component, identify one or more color characteristics of an image to be used as a background for the user interface, and adjust one or more color parameters of the at least one user interface component of the user interface or the background image identified, based at least in part on the identified color characteristics of the background image, or the at least one user interface component of the user interface. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US10606462B2 |
Graphical user interface using color spectrum to map sentiments
Systems and methods of operating a human-machine interface (HMI) with a graphical user interface (GUI). A color spectrum is displayed along with a topic. A selection of a point on the color spectrum is received, and associated in a memory with the displayed topic. A data record is stored indicating a sentiment associated with the topic. The sentiment includes an intensity level and an emotion level. The intensity level is one of multiple intensity levels that change along a first dimension of the color spectrum, and the emotion level is one of multiple emotion levels that change along a second dimension of the color spectrum. |
| US10606460B2 |
Electronic device and control method therefor
An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a display; a processor for generating a frame image; and a display driving circuit for driving the display, the display driving circuit including an image processing module and a memory, wherein the display driving circuit is configured to acquire the frame image from the processor, generate a different frame image by applying a designated effect to at least a partial area of the frame image, and display the different frame image through the display. |
| US10606459B2 |
Methods and systems for dynamic monitoring through graphical user interfaces
Methods and systems for monitoring through graphical user interfaces are disclosed. In one aspect, a system is disclosed that includes a processor and data storage including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform operations. The operations include maintaining an input file including predetermined criteria for a plurality of factors, receiving a model dataset generated using a model, based on the input file and the model dataset, generating a first graphical user interface that includes a graphical illustration of a subset of the plurality of factors, a model risk for the model, and a selectable feature associated with a selected factor in the subset and a selected time period. The operations further include receiving through the first graphical user interface a selection of the selectable feature, and, in response, generating a second graphical user interface that recolors a portion of the first graphical user interface. |
| US10606458B2 |
Clock face generation based on contact on an affordance in a clock face selection mode
Context-specific user interfaces for use with a portable multifunction device are disclosed. The methods described herein for context-specific user interfaces provide indications of time and, optionally, a variety of additional information. Further disclosed are non-transitory computer-readable storage media, systems, and devices configured to perform the methods described herein. |
| US10606457B2 |
Shake event detection system
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing a user interface action are provided. In one embodiment, an example method includes receiving, by one or more computing devices, data indicative of a user input directed to causing a motion of a virtual camera associated with a user interface. The method further includes detecting, by the one or more computing devices, a shake event associated with the user interface based at least in part on the motion of the virtual camera. The method further includes performing, by the one or more computing devices, an action associated with the user interface based at least in part on the detected shake event. |
| US10606452B2 |
Dynamic array presentation and multiple selection of digitally stored objects and corresponding link tokens for simultaneous presentation
Data is configured and displayed on an interactive display screen of an electronic display device. A page of content is displayed on the interactive display screen. A designated portion of a displayed page is assigned as a thumbnail display area for displaying sets of image representations as graphical thumbnails in a thumbnail array. The thumbnails represent a category of items. Each thumbnail represents an item in the category of items. Each thumbnail is embedded with a link to an information packet describing the item with various information elements. In response to a first thumbnail in the thumbnail array being tentatively selected by a viewer, a predetermined information element in a first information packet linked to the first thumbnail is temporally displayed on a first different display area. The predetermined information element includes a larger and higher resolution image than the first thumbnail. In response to the viewer activating a determined selection of the first thumbnail, a full information packet linked to the first thumbnail is displayed on a second different display area. In response to a second thumbnail in the thumbnail array being tentatively selected by the viewer, a predetermined information element in a second information packet linked to the second thumbnail is temporally displayed on the first different display area. The second temporarily displayed information element from the second information packet includes an image larger and at higher resolution than the second tentatively selected thumbnail. |
| US10606451B2 |
Location-based healthcare collaboration, data management and access control
The locations of electronic devices in an institutional facility are determined based on interaction with the wireless mobile devices of users who roam though the facility and interact with (or are detected by) the devices. |
| US10606438B2 |
Systems and methods for improved application sharing in a multimedia collaboration session
A share display in a multimedia collaboration system includes a desktop region and a nonoverlapping task bar region. A collaboration program is configured to allow the desktop region to be shared with remote multimedia collaboration devices for the purposes of collaboration, but allows control functionality that the sharer does not wish to share to reside in the task bar region. The task bar region is then prevented from being shared with the remote multimedia collaboration device. |
| US10606430B2 |
Capacitive coupling reduction in touch sensor panels
Touch sensor panel configurations and methods for improving touch sensitivity of some or all of the electrodes or portions of the touch sensor panel are disclosed. The touch sensor panel configurations can allow increased speed at which the panel can operate. In some examples, the performance of a given touch electrode can differ from the performance of another touch electrode due to differences in capacitance and/or resistance. The performance of the touch sensor panel can be limited by the touch electrode with the lowest performance relative to the other touch electrodes. The configurations and methods can increase the performance of the touch sensor panel by minimizing the capacitive coupling and/or resistance of touch electrodes. Examples of the disclosure can provide configurations of touch sensor panels and methods for improving optical uniformity of the panel. |
| US10606429B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a substrate, a plurality of pixel electrodes, a switching element, and a first electrode. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The pixel electrodes are provided to the first surface side and supplied with a pixel signal for displaying an image. The switching element is provided to the first surface side and coupled to the pixel electrodes. The first electrode is provided to a layer closer to the first surface than the switching element in a manner facing the switching element in a direction perpendicular to the first surface of the substrate and having lower light transmittance than that of the substrate. |
| US10606428B2 |
Display device with touch detection function and electronic apparatus
According to an aspect, a display device with a touch detection function includes a controller, touch wiring that supplies a touch drive signal to drive electrodes, and a plurality of switch groups that are provided for each of the drive electrodes, each of the plurality of switch groups having selection switches. The plurality of switch groups select a drive electrode to be coupled to a touch wiring based on a selection signal from the controller. The selection switches for each of the plurality of switch groups are coupled in parallel with each other between a corresponding drive electrode and the touch wiring, and for each of the drive electrodes, all of the selection switches operate in accordance with the selection signal, couple the corresponding drive electrodes and the touch wiring, and apply the touch drive signal to the corresponding drive electrodes. |
| US10606427B2 |
Mutual capacitive touch panel
A mutual capacitive touch panel includes a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer includes a plurality of electrode groups and a plurality of electrode groups arranged in an array. The first electrode groups located at the same column are electrically connected to a form a first electrode series, and the second electrode groups located at the same column are electrically connected to form a second electrode series. The second electrode layer includes a plurality of electrode strip groups insulated from one another and sequentially arranged along a column direction of the array, wherein each of the electrode strip groups extends along a row direction of the array and overlaps, a perpendicular projection direction, electrode groups of two adjacent rows, and two adjacent of the electrode strip groups overlap, in the perpendicular projection direction, the electrode groups of the same row. |
| US10606425B2 |
Touch panel and method for making same
A touch panel capable of being simply manufactured includes a foldable substrate, a plurality of touch driving electrodes on the substrate, and a plurality of touch sensing electrodes on the substrate. The substrate includes two laminated layers achieved by folding. The touch driving electrodes are on one of the two laminated layers and the touch sensing electrodes are on the other of the two laminated layers. The touch driving electrodes and the touch sensing electrodes are formed by a same conductive layer on a surface of the substrate. |
| US10606424B2 |
Position detecting device
The invention allows size reduction of a sensor of a position detecting device of a capacitive system, which detects a position indicated by an indicator. The sensor has plural electrode conductors that are disposed adjacent to each other and are configured to receive a signal from the indicator on a first surface of a substrate having the first surface and a second surface opposed to each other. The position detecting device includes a signal processing circuit including a differential amplifier circuit that calculates a difference between signals from at least two of the plural electrode conductors. Plural connecting lines are formed on the second surface of the substrate. The plural connecting lines each have one end connected to one of the plural electrode conductors disposed on the first surface by a through-hole or a via formed through the substrate, and the other end connected to a line-concentrated part. |
| US10606423B2 |
Touch panel, touch screen and electronic system
A touch panel includes: multiple first electrodes parallel to a first axis; multiple second electrodes parallel to a second axis; and multiple third electrodes parallel to the second axis. Each of the first electrodes is arranged to be spanned on the touch panel and intersects with the multiple second electrodes or the multiple third electrodes to form multiple intersection areas. |
| US10606420B2 |
Touch display panel
A touch display panel includes a substrate, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of touch sensing lines, and a plurality of gate lines. The data lines are disposed above the substrate, and extend along a first direction. The touch sensing lines are disposed above the substrate, extend along a second direction different from the first direction, and intersect with the data lines. The gate lines are disposed above the substrate, extend along the second direction, and intersect with the data lines. The touch sensing lines or the gate lines and the data lines form touch sensing elements. |
| US10606417B2 |
Method for improving accuracy of touch screen event analysis by use of spatiotemporal touch patterns
A method of classifying touch screen events uses known non-random patterns of touch events over short periods of time to increase the accuracy of analyzing such events. The method takes advantage of the fact that after one touch event, certain actions are more likely to follow than others. Thus if a touch event is classified as a knock, and then within 500 ms a new event in a similar location occurs, but the classification confidence is low (e.g., 60% nail, 40% knuckle), the classifier may add weight to the knuckle classification since this touch sequence is far more likely. Knowledge about the probabilities of follow-on touch events can be used to bias subsequent classification, adding weight to particular events. |
| US10606416B2 |
Touch sensing apparatus and method for assembly
A touch sensing apparatus is disclosed comprising a panel that defines a touch surface, a plurality of light emitters and detectors arranged along a perimeter of the panel. The light emitters are arranged to emit a respective beam of emitted light that travels above the touch surface, wherein the light detectors are arranged to receive detection light from the emitted light. The plurality of light emitters and detectors are arranged above the touch surface and are connected to a substrate extending in a direction parallel with a normal axis of a plane in which the panel extends. A method of assembling a touch sensing apparatus is also disclosed. |
| US10606413B2 |
Apparatus, method, and program product for determining the location of a portable electronic device on a display
The position of a smartphone placed on a touchscreen is determined. Smartphones are placed on a touchscreen of a table PC, and user interface images are displayed respectively around the smartphones to perform cooperation. The table PC displays a position pattern to determine the position of a smartphone being placed. The position pattern includes a pattern of two tones. A camera of the smartphone captures a blurred image of a predetermined location of the position pattern. The table PC identifies the position of the smartphone, from a tone value of the captured image received wirelessly from the smartphone. The table PC can thus determine the position of the smartphone without using special hardware. |
| US10606408B2 |
Touch-sensing device and touch-sensing method with unexpected-touch exclusion
A touch-sensing method with unexpected-touch exclusion includes detecting sensing area to obtain touch point; checking total number of detected points forming the touch point with first and second numbers; determining a touch of the touch point as normal touch when the total number is less than or equal to the first number; determining the touch of the touch point as invalid touch when the total number is greater than or equal to the second number; checking if the touch point belongs to an edge region or not when the total number is greater than the first number and less than the second number; determining the touch of the touch point as the invalid touch when the touch point does not belong to the edge region; and determining the touch of the touch point as an unknown touch when the touch point belongs to the edge region. |
| US10606406B2 |
Electronic device and operation method thereof
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first antenna part configured to exchange a first wireless signal with a coordinate sensing sensor of a second electronic device by electromagnetic induction, and a second antenna part configured to exchange a second wireless signal with a data communication antenna of the second electronic device by electromagnetic induction. |
| US10606405B2 |
Information processing device, operation input method and operation input program
Disclosed herein is an information processing device including a contact detection unit configured to detect a contact operation for an operation surface, an approach detection unit configured to detect an approach operation for the operation surface, and a control unit configured to recognize the contact operation and the approach operation as a series of operation inputs when the contact operation and the approach operation are continuously detected. |
| US10606401B2 |
Mechanical keyboard overlay for touch screen
A mechanical keyboard for use on a touch screen comprises an individually and resiliently depressible key and a network of electrical conductors. They key includes a user-facing outer portion and a screen-facing, electrically conductive inner portion, the inner portion being configured to approach the touch screen during depression of the key. The network of electrical conductors is configured to conduct a drive signal to the inner portion of the key, the drive signal being received, during the depression of the key, at a locus of touch screen directly beneath the key. |
| US10606395B2 |
Vehicle interior systems having a curved cover glass and a display or touch panel and methods for forming the same
Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed. |
| US10606388B2 |
Array substrate, manufacturing method thereof and touch display panel
An array substrate, a manufacturing method thereof and a touch display panel are provided. A plurality of first touch electrodes in each row of a touch layer are electrically connected and a plurality of second touch electrodes in each column of a touch layer are electrically connected, the first touch electrodes in each row are connected to a first touch trace and the second touch electrodes in each column are connected to a second touch trace, the first touch trace and the second touch trace are connected to a touch chip to achieve the touch effect, the first touch electrodes in each row only be connected to one touch trace, and the second touch electrodes in each column only be connected to one touch trace to greatly reduce the number of touch traces, so that the width of the non-display area of the touch screen can be greatly reduced. |
| US10606383B2 |
Touch sensor comprising mesh pattern
A touch sensor includes a sensing pattern which includes a first mesh pattern formed in a first direction and a second mesh pattern formed in a second direction, the second mesh pattern including isolated unit patterns, a bridge electrode connecting the neighboring isolated unit patterns of the second mesh patterns, an insulation layer disposed between the sensing pattern and the bridge electrodes, and an auxiliary mesh pattern disposed on or below at least one of the first mesh pattern and the second mesh pattern, the auxiliary mesh pattern being connected to at least one of the first mesh pattern and the second mesh pattern. |
| US10606382B2 |
Stylus and sensor controller for bi-directional communication using stylus identifier
Allocation of slots to different styluses is flexibly changed in units of the slot that is shorter than a frame. A stylus bi-directionally transmits and receives signals to and from a sensor controller connected to a sensor via capacitive coupling. The stylus includes a memory that temporarily stores a value of a local ID. The stylus includes a controller that determines whether or not a detected uplink signal includes the value of the local ID stored in the memory every time the uplink signal transmitted by the sensor controller is detected. The controller, in response to determining the detected uplink signal includes the value of the local ID stored in the memory, generates a downlink signal that is based on an operation state and transmits the downlink signal to the sensor controller. |
| US10606381B2 |
Display system, input device, display device, and display method
A display system includes a display device and an input device. The display device includes a display for displaying images, an image signal processor for displaying images on the display, and a receiver for receiving signals from the input device. The input device includes a detector that detects a target color at a partial area of the display so as to acquire target color information, a storage unit for storing registered color information, a color determination processor that carries out a color determination process for determining whether or not the target color information matches the registered color information so as to generate a color determination signal, and a transmitter for transmitting the color determination signal. The image signal processor carries out a color change process of sequentially changing target colors but suspends the color change process when the receiver receives the color determination signal. |
| US10606376B2 |
Retractable stylus
A stylus including a pen rod, a first pen barrel, a second pen barrel, a driving element, and an actuating element is provided. The first pen barrel has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a first engagement slot located at the second end portion. The first end portion is fixed to the pen rod. The second pen barrel is sleeved on the second end portion. The driving element is disposed in the first pen barrel and includes an engagement portion. The engagement portion is engaged with the first engagement slot. The actuating element passes through the second pen barrel and the first pen barrel and is coupled to the driving element. The actuating element is configured to move toward a first direction after receiving a force to cause the driving element to be elastically deformed to separate the engagement portion from the first engagement slot. |
| US10606375B2 |
Transmitter, transmitting method and touch sensitive system for transmitting pressure value
The present invention provides a transmitter comprising a first component, a second component, a tip section for receiving a pressure, a control unit, and a communication unit. The first component is configured for receiving output of a signal source. A first impedance of the first component changes according to the pressure. The second component is configured for receiving output of the signal source. The second component has a second impedance. The control unit if configured for calculating a first signal value and a second signal value from the first component and the second component, respectively, and calculating a pressure value according to a ratio of the first signal value and the second signal value. The communication unit is configured for transmitting the pressure value. |
| US10606370B2 |
Multi-mode keyboard
A method includes receiving a first keystroke signal from a keyboard indicating a first key has been pressed while operating in a first state, switching the keyboard from the first state to a second state. During the second state, a second keystroke signal is received from the keyboard indicating a second key has been pressed. In response, a plurality of keystroke signals is determined and sent to a second computing device during the second state. Further during the second state, a third keystroke signal is received from the keyboard indicating a third key has been pressed. In response, the keyboard switches from the second state to a third state. During the second state, the keyboard is compatible with a first type of computing device or word processing application. During the third state, the keyboard is compatible with a second type of computing device or word processing application. |
| US10606365B2 |
Electronic device with gesture detection system and methods for using the gesture detection system
A method in an electronic device, the method includes projecting infrared (“IR”) light from a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) disposed proximate to the perimeter of the electronic device, detecting, by a sensor, IR light originating from at least two of the plurality of LEDs reflected from off of a person, and carrying out a function based on the relative strength of the detected IR light from the LEDs. |
| US10606364B2 |
Two-handed gesture sequences in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications
Systems and methods for enabling two-handed gesture sequences in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: receive a gesture sequence from a user wearing an HMD coupled to the IHS, where the HMD is configured to display an xR application; identify the gesture sequence as a two-handed sequence; and execute a command in response to the two-handed sequence. |
| US10606358B2 |
Haptic effect conversion system using granular synthesis
A system is provided that converts an input, such as audio data, into one or more haptic effects. The system applies a granular synthesis algorithm to the input in order to generate a haptic signal. The system subsequently outputs the one or more haptic effects based on the generated haptic signal. The system can also shift a frequency of the input, and also filter the input, before the system applies the granular synthesis algorithm to the input. |
| US10606353B2 |
Systems and methods for collecting, analyzing, and sharing bio-signal and non-bio-signal data
A computer network implemented system for improving the operation of one or more biofeedback computer systems is provided. The system includes an intelligent bio-signal processing system that is operable to: capture bio-signal data and in addition optionally non-bio-signal data; and analyze the bio-signal data and non-bio-signal data, if any, so as to: extract one or more features related to at least one individual interacting with the biofeedback computer system; classify the individual based on the features by establishing one or more brain wave interaction profiles for the individual for improving the interaction of the individual with the one or more biofeedback computer systems, and initiate the storage of the brain waive interaction profiles to a database; and access one or more machine learning components or processes for further improving the interaction of the individual with the one or more biofeedback computer systems by updating automatically the brain wave interaction profiles based on detecting one or more defined interactions between the individual and the one or more of the biofeedback computer systems. A number of additional system and computer implemented method features are also provided. |
| US10606351B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and computer readable recording medium
Provided is an information processing apparatus including a processing unit that performs a derivation process of deriving a relative positional relation between a user and a display screen such that a calibration position is within an angle of view of the display screen, the calibration position being stared by the user of a line of sight detection target when sampling data for calibration of a line of sight is acquired. |
| US10606346B2 |
Method and apparatus to compose a story for a user depending on an attribute of the user
Different computing methods and systems to at least compose at least a portion of a story are disclosed. In one embodiment, the story can be presented by an electronic device. The device includes a sensor regarding an attribute of the user. The story can depend on the attribute. In one embodiment, the attribute is a behavior of the user. In another embodiment, the attribute can be a location of the user, or a social network of the user. The story can include a story theme and a non-story theme. The story theme can convey a concept, and the non-story theme can include scenes, scripts and/or props. The attribute can affect the story theme, the non-story theme, or both. |
| US10606342B2 |
Handsfree user input method for controlling an immersive virtual environment application
A handsfree user input method controlling an immersive virtual environment application for a user with head-mounted device including: detecting input events generated by the user walking motion; determining if the movement type performed by the user is rotation or translation, and if the movement performed by the user is translation, then: determining an equivalent walking distance; calculating a virtual translation distance in the virtual environment notifying virtual translation distance to the virtual environment application; if the movement performed by the user is rotation, then: determining an actual rotation angle; calculating a virtual rotation angle in the virtual environment; notifying the virtual rotation angle to the virtual environment application; interpreting the virtual values by applying virtual environment; and updating the device head mounted display in accordance with virtual content. |
| US10606340B2 |
Apparatus, methods, computer programs, and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums for enabling remote control of one or more devices
Apparatus for enabling remote control of one or more devices, the apparatus comprising: a controller configured to: receive position data for a sensed position of an operator within a first volume; control a display located in a second volume, different to the first volume, to display a representation of at least a portion of the operator within a representation of at least a portion of the first volume, using the received position data; receive user input data from a user input device located in the second volume; and control a first device located at the first volume, using the received user input data to perform a first action. |
| US10606337B2 |
Techniques for self-tuning of computing systems
A computing system and a method for self-tuning a computing system. The method includes executing a current workload of the computing system until completion of the current workload; measuring a current operation metric representing a current operation performance of the computing system; tuning each of the plurality of system knobs to a static value selected from a group of static values; and iteratively executing the current workload of the computing system until an exit condition is met, wherein the exit condition is met when operation of the computing system having the system knobs tuned to one of the selected static values is an optimal static value satisfying at least one predefined target metric. |
| US10606336B2 |
Electronic device with improved power management
An electronic device may have a power system with a battery. The power system receives power such as wireless power or wired power and uses a portion of the received power to charge the battery as needed. Control circuitry in the portable electronic device is used to run background processes such as image processing tasks, data synchronization tasks, indexing, and other background processes. In some circumstances, such as when the battery is below a certain state of charge threshold, background processes may be stopped so that the battery is charged as fast as possible. Once above this initial state of charge threshold, background processes may be performed during charging as long as the temperature and state of charge of the battery do not exceed safety temperature and safety state of charge values. Performing background processes in these conditions ensures requisite background processing tasks are completed while preserving battery health. |
| US10606335B2 |
System and method for dynamically adjusting voltage frequency
A dynamic voltage frequency scaling (DVFS) system is provided. The DVFS system includes: a computation unit, a power management unit (PMU), a hardware activity monitor (HAM), and a hardware voltage monitor (HVM). The HAM monitors a working status and temperature information of the computation unit, and determines whether to update an operating voltage and frequency of the computation unit according to the working status, the temperature information, and a previous determination result. When the HAM determines to update the operating voltage and frequency, the HAM generates a first control signal to the PMU to calibrate the operating voltage and frequency. The HVM detects timing information of the computation unit and determine whether to fine-tune the operating voltage according to the detected timing information. When the HVM determines to fine-tune the operating voltage, the hardware monitor generates a second control signal to the PMU to fine-tune the operating voltage. |
| US10606333B2 |
Wake-up detector
The apparatus is a wake-up circuit including a first comparator coupled to an input signal and configured to compare the input signal to a first comparison value. The wake-up circuit includes a second comparator coupled to the input signal and configured to compare the input signal to a second comparison value. The wake-up circuit further includes an exclusive OR gate. A first input of the exclusive OR gate is coupled to an output of the first comparator. A second input of the exclusive OR gate is coupled to an output of the second comparator. The wake-up circuit also includes a tunable charge pump coupled to an output of the exclusive OR gate and configured to convert a signal from the exclusive OR gate to a DC value to wake up a circuit being monitored. |
| US10606329B2 |
Safety circuit for an electrical system
An integrated circuit comprising: an input terminal configured to receive a failure-event-signal representative of a failure event; a first output terminal configured to provide a first-failure-signal; and a second output terminal configured to provide a second-failure-signal; and a processing block configured to: set the first-failure-signal based on the failure-event-signal; and set the second-failure-signal, at a predetermined time interval after the first-failure-signal is set. The processing block further comprises a switch configured selectively, based on a received digital-error-signal to either: set the second-failure-signal based on a digital-counter-output-signal; or set the second-failure-signal based on an analogue-trigger-signal. |
| US10606328B2 |
Accessory for a portable electronic device and combination of the accessory and the portable electronic device
An accessory is selectively coupled in a first position or a second position to a portable electronic device. The accessory includes a touch unit and a heat dissipation unit. The touch unit is configured to be touched by a user to apply a contact force. An area of the touch unit to be touched by the user is defined as a contact point. When the accessory is in the first position, the touch unit detects a location of the contact point and outputs a control signal to the portable electronic device. The heat dissipation unit comes in contact with a heat source of the portable electronic device when the accessory is in the second position. |
| US10606326B2 |
Electronic device for liquid immersion cooling
An electronic device, immersed in a coolant filled in a cooling apparatus, and directly cooled, is configured to be housed in a housing part of the cooling apparatus, and includes a pair of substrate groups that includes a first circuit board having at least one processor and main memories mounted onto one surface of the board, coprocessors, each having a housing with a rectangular cross-section, and an electric connection terminal, and a connector for electric connection between the first circuit board and the coprocessors. When each of the electric connection terminals of the coprocessors is inserted into the connector, a distance between the one surface of the first circuit board and a housing bottom surface of each of the coprocessors is longer than a height of the processor and each height of the main memories. The pair of substrate groups is combined while having the first circuit boards arranged at a rear surface side in a direction for reducing a distance between the one surface of the first circuit board of one of the substrate groups and a housing upper surface of each of the coprocessors of the other of the substrate groups. |
| US10606325B2 |
Thermal management components for electronic devices
A thermal management system that includes a fan assembly, a heat exchanger, and an insulating box is described. The fan assembly can have two impellers and a housing that includes two scroll portions. An internal portion of the scroll wall can be truncated. A motor housing can be connected to the fan housing via multiple struts. The struts can be oriented angularly with a tangential component and can slope inward to increase the effective inlet area. The heat exchanger can be formed of a fin stack that has a curved body that defines an airflow path that turns radially from the inlet to the exhaust. The heat exchanger can have an inlet that is smaller than the exhaust. The heat exchanger can be connected to one or more heat pipes. The insulating box can have a grid that directs air to certain specific directions. |
| US10606324B2 |
Plenum to deliver cool air and route multiple cables
Examples herein disclose a plenum. The plenum includes an enclosed structure to deliver cool air to multiple enclosures within a rack and multiple cables to route to the multiple enclosures within the rack. The plenum further includes a connector to attach the multiple cables in the plenum to one of the multiple enclosures. |
| US10606318B1 |
Hinge mechanism and mode detector for foldable display device
In a general aspect, a foldable electronic device may include a processor, a memory, a first housing including a first hinge portion, a second housing, a flexible display disposed on the first housing and the second housing, a hinge assembly including a second hinge portion rotatably coupled to the first hinge portion of the first housing, wherein the hinge assembly is configured for providing relative rotation of the first housing with respect to the second housing, and a mode detector assembly configured to detect configurations of the electronic device and configured to generate a signal indicating a change of mode of operation of the display. The mode detector assembly may include at least a flexible connection member and a spring member. The spring member may be disposed in the first hinge portion of the first housing or in the second hinge portion of the hinge assembly or in the first hinge portion of the first housing and in the second hinge portion of the hinge assembly, and a portion of the flexible connection member may be disposed in the first hinge portion of the first housing. |
| US10606317B2 |
Curved backboard assembly and curved display device
A curved backboard assembly includes a curved metal plate and a curved plastic plate mounted to the curved metal plate. The curved metal plate includes longitudinal positioning slots and a set of transverse positioning slots, and the curved plastic plate includes longitudinal positioning pawls and a set of transverse positioning pawls. Each of the longitudinal positioning pawls is received into and set in engagement with one of the longitudinal positioning slots. The curved plastic plate is compressible to allow the transverse positioning pawls to be respectively received into and set in engagement with the transverse positioning slots and a spring force exerted by the curved plastic plate keeps the transverse positioning pawls in the transverse position slots. A curved display device that includes the above curved backboard assembly is also provided. |
| US10606314B1 |
Electronics stand
An electronics stand includes a mount on which an electronic device is mounted and a plate member coupled to the mount. The plate member includes: a first plate having a first side connected to the mount and a second side opposite the first side of the first plate; a second plate having a first side foldably connected to the second side of the first plate and a second side opposite the first side of the second plate; a restrictor including a first part foldably connected to the first plate and a second part foldably connected to the first part and the second plate; magnetic materials disposed in the second plate and the second part where at least one of the magnetic materials generates a magnetic force; and a magnetic shield member disposed in the second plate or the second part which includes the magnetic material generating the magnetic force. |
| US10606313B2 |
Multi-component communication devices and methods
Various arrangements of communication devices are presented. A combined battery and processing unit may be present that includes a housing, a battery, one or more processors; a microphone, and a speaker. The battery and the one or more processors may be permanently installed within the housing. The communication device could include a wristband, having a wristband housing defining a slot that opens on a first side and a second side of the wristband, to removably install the combined battery and processing unit within the slot of the wristband while the wristband is being worn by a user. |
| US10606311B2 |
Electronic device
Laptop computer according to the present disclosure includes a first housing provided with a display, a second housing provided with an operating portion, and a hinge that connects a first side on a rear of the first housing in a length direction and a second side of the second housing such that the first housing and the second housing are capable of relative rotation. The second housing has a leg capable of protruding rearward of the second side from the second side. A shape of a section in the second side connected to the leg is set such that, when the leg is protruded rearward of the second side, a rear end of the leg protrudes downward from a vertical position of a mounted face which is a main face of the second housing opposite to a main face on which the operating portion is provided. |
| US10606308B2 |
Game station and methods of using game stations
The present invention relates to a computer station made compact in storage mode and expanded in play mode. In a feature, the invention relates to a game station for a computer, including an articulating wall assembly, a base and floor assembly, and a rotating mechanism secured to the articulating wall assembly and the base, wherein the articulating wall assembly is adapted to support a computer with a monitor, wherein the base and floor assembly provides a floor for a gamer in front of the monitor during play mode and a housing for the articulating wall assembly during storage mode, and wherein the rotating mechanism is adapted to rotate the articulating wall assembly with the computer with the monitor from a vertical position in play mode to a horizontal position in storage mode. In a feature, the computer station is used as a game station, especially for multiplayer game stations. |
| US10606305B2 |
Processor load step balancing
A system is provided that controls the clocking of a processor depending upon its usage of execution units. As the processor transitions from a default mode of operation using a default number of the execution units to an increased load mode of operation using an increased number of the execution units, a current drawn by the processor from a power rail remains substantially unchanged. |
| US10606303B2 |
Control lever for a vehicle
A vehicle control lever which has a moveable control panel provided on the lever. The control panel has a plurality of operating elements to control different vehicle functions, wherein the configuration of the operating elements can be re-assigned to control different vehicle functions based on the position of the control panel on the control lever. |
| US10606302B2 |
Self-centering mechanism for an appliance knob
A self-centering mechanism for an appliance knob includes a shaft member defining a central axis, and a rotatable member engaged and rotatable with the shaft member about the central axis. The rotatable member defines a first arcuate slot opposed to a second arcuate slot. A first stationary pin extends through the first arcuate slot and a second stationary pin extends through the second arcuate slot. A centering member is pivotably engaged with the rotatable member about a pivot location, and is configured to contact the first and second stationary pins with the rotatable member disposed in a centered rotational position. A biasing member is configured to bias the centering member about the pivot location toward the shaft member and the first and second stationary pins to urge the rotatable member to the centered rotational position. |
| US10606300B2 |
Methods and apparatuses including a process, voltage, and temperature independent current generator circuit
Apparatuses, methods, and current generators that generate current are described. An example apparatus includes a current source configured to provide a current. The current source may be coupled to a voltage source via a transistor. The transistor may be configured to provide the voltage source to the current source based on a voltage of a gate of the transistor. The example apparatus may further include an amplifier configured to provide a voltage to the gate of the transistor based on a voltage differential between two inputs. The voltage differential between the two inputs may adjust due to process, voltage or temperature changes such that the current provided by the current source remains constant. |
| US10606294B1 |
Low dropout voltage regulator and related method
A low dropout voltage regulator, coupled to a load circuit receiving a clock signal, includes an amplifier; a power transistor comprising a control terminal, coupled to an output terminal of the amplifier; and a first terminal, coupled to a positive input terminal of the amplifier and the load circuit; and a control circuit, configured to control a current flowing through the power transistor in response to the clock signal. |
| US10606287B2 |
Compact and balanced regulator for delivering pressurized fluid
A compensated pressure regulator for fluid under pressure including a hollow body, at least one intake for a fluid at high pressure, at least one outlet for this fluid at low pressure, a mobile regulation piece which slides in a cylindrical bore, able to stop the intake of the fluid at high pressure, and such that it includes a piece of generally cylindrical form with two heads of which the two partial inner and opposing faces are of quasi-equal surface; these two partial inner faces, a part of a bore surrounding the piece in a seal-tight manner and a seal integral with this bore delimits a high-pressure chamber, and the piece with two heads and this bore being mobile in relation to one another, and the intake for the high-pressure fluid emerges laterally in this high-pressure chamber, which fluid transmits to the mobile regulation piece loads which are cancelled out. |
| US10606284B2 |
Self-actuating device for facilitating preventing product tip over
A self-actuating device and method for facilitating preventing product tip over are provided. The self-actuating device includes an anti-tip mechanism associated with a product to facilitate preventing tip over of the product when in an extended state. Further, the self-actuating device includes an actuator associated with the product. The actuator is configured and operatively coupled to automatically switch the anti-tip mechanism from a retracted state to the extended state based on the actuator detecting a tilt of a specified tilt angle. |
| US10606282B2 |
Robot with inertia shifting assembly providing spin control during flight
A robot configured to provide accurate control over the rate of spin or rotation of the robot. To control the rate of spin, the robot includes an inertia shifting (or moving) assembly positioned within the robot's body so that the robot can land on a surface with a target orientation and “stick the landing” of a gymnastic maneuver. The inertia shifting assembly includes sensors that allow the distance from the landing surface (or height) to be determined and that allow other parameters useful in controlling the robot to be calculated such as present orientation. In one embodiment, the sensors include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a laser range finder, and a controller processes their outputs to estimate orientation and angular velocity. The controller selects the right point of the flight to operate a drive mechanism in the inertia shifting assembly to achieve a targeted orientation. |
| US10606277B2 |
Speed optimization based on constrained smoothing spline for autonomous driving vehicles
According to some embodiments, a system selects a number of polynomials representing a number of time segments of a time duration to complete the path trajectory. The system selects an objective function based on a number of cost functions to smooth speeds between the time segments. The system defines a set of constraints to the polynomials to at least ensure the polynomials are smoothly joined together. The system performs a quadratic programming (QP) optimization on the objective function in view of the set of constraints, such that a cost associated with the objective function reaches a minimum while the set of constraints are satisfied. The system generates a smooth speed for the time duration based on the optimized objective function to control the ADV autonomously. |
| US10606274B2 |
Visual place recognition based self-localization for autonomous vehicles
Methods and systems herein can let an autonomous vehicle localize itself precisely and in near real-time in a digital map using visual place recognition. Commercial GPS solutions used in the production of autonomous vehicles generally have very low accuracy. For autonomous driving, the vehicle may need to be able to localize in the map very precisely, for example, within a few centimeters. The method and systems herein incorporate visual place recognition into the digital map and localization process. The roadways or routes within the map can be characterized as a set of nodes, which can be augmented with feature vectors that represent the visual scenes captured using camera sensors. These feature vectors can be constantly updated on the map server and then provided to the vehicles driving the roadways. This process can help create and maintain a diverse set of features for visual place recognition. |
| US10606273B2 |
System and method for trajectory re-planning of autonomous driving vehicles
According to one embodiment, a replanning determination mechanism is utilized to determine whether an ADV needs replanning of the route or trajectory based on the driving status and conditions of the ADV at the point in time, such as, for example, the difference between the planned position and the actual position, difference between a current speed and a target speed, and a difference between a current heading direction and a target heading direction. Such differences as a whole represents an error between the planning and the actual response from the ADV. If the error is greater than a predetermined threshold, replanning may be performed; otherwise, a regular planning is performed. |
| US10606262B2 |
Method for monitoring automated driving
On the basis of a sensed driving situation of a vehicle which will occur in the future, it is determined whether a driving assistance system is able to control the vehicle in the automated driving mode in the future driving situation. If it is determined that an automated driving mode is not possible in the future driving situation, and a time (Ts) up to the occurrence of the future driving situation is longer than a time (Tu) necessary for the driver to assume control of the vehicle, it is checked whether the manual control processes sensed by sensors of the vehicle correspond, in the current driving situation, to the automated control processes, determined by the driving assistance system, for the current driving situation. In this case, the assumption of control of the vehicle by the driver is confirmed, and the vehicle continues to be controlled in the manual driving mode. |
| US10606261B2 |
System for, and method of, controlling operation of a vehicle in a defined area
A system 10 for controlling operation of a vehicle 12 in a defined area 14 includes a perimeter 16 defining a boundary of the defined area 14. A user interface 18 is provided for at least one of controlling and monitoring movement of the vehicle 12 as it traverses the area 14 and monitoring the location of the vehicle 12 relative to the perimeter 16. The system 10 further includes a controller 26 to which the vehicle 12 is responsive, the vehicle 12 having a plurality of modes of operation, one of which is an autonomous mode and another of which is an operator controlled mode. The controller 26 is operative, when the vehicle 12 is operating in the autonomous mode and the vehicle comes within a predetermined range of the perimeter, to inhibit the vehicle 12 from crossing the perimeter 16 and, when the vehicle 12 is operating in the operator controlled mode or is converted from autonomous mode to operator controlled mode, to permit the vehicle 12 to cross the perimeter 16 under control of the operator. |
| US10606259B2 |
Interactions between vehicle and teleoperations system
A method for autonomously operating a driverless vehicle along a path between a first geographic location and a destination may include receiving communication signals from the driverless vehicle. The communication signals may include sensor data from the driverless vehicle and data indicating occurrence of an event associated with the path. The communication signals may also include data indicating that a confidence level associated with the path is less than a threshold confidence level due to the event. The method may also include determining, via a teleoperations system, a level of guidance to provide the driverless vehicle based on data associated with the communication signals, and transmitting teleoperations signals to the driverless vehicle. The teleoperations signals may include guidance to operate the driverless vehicle according to the determined level of guidance, so that a vehicle controller maneuvers the driverless vehicle to avoid, travel around, or pass through the event. |
| US10606257B2 |
Automatic parking system and automatic parking method
There is provided an automatic parking system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The automatic parking system includes: a smart key recognition processor recognizing a smart key positioned in a first area; a sensor unit acquiring images around a subject vehicle if the smart key is recognized, and converting the acquired image into external images and synthesizing the images; a parking space recognizing sensor periodically receiving the external images and sequentially comparing the consecutive external images using an image recognition technology to recognize parking areas; and a controller calculating a moving path between a current position of the subject vehicle and an optimal parking area among the parking areas and controlling the subject vehicle based on the moving path, in which the parking space recognizing sensor may detect the parking areas in consideration of a length and a width of the subject vehicle. |
| US10606252B2 |
Control device including one microcomputer for controlling a motor vehicle which may immediately stop rotations of the motor when an abnormal condition occurs
A control system includes a system power supply IC that operates based on a voltage outputted from a power supply circuit and supplies a voltage for operating a microcomputer to the microcomputer, monitors an abnormal condition of the microcomputer, and outputs a reset signal for resetting the microcomputer to the microcomputer when detecting an abnormal condition of the microcomputer. When detecting the abnormal condition of the microcomputer, the system power supply IC outputs a switch opening signal for forcibly turning off a switch, which, in response to the switch opening signal, stops supplying the voltage outputted from the power supply circuit to the motor driving circuit. |
| US10606246B2 |
Control device and control method with various command values in a shared memory providing access to various program execution and command value operation parts in each control cycle
In a control device which can execute a first program entirely scanned in each control cycle to update a command value, and a sequentially interpreted second program, an environment for realizing higher control performance is provided. The control device includes a first program execution part scanning the entire first program in each control cycle to update a command value and a second program execution part updating the command value in each control cycle according to a sequentially interpreted second program. The second program execution part includes an interpreter generating an intermediate code and a command value operation part calculating the command value in each control cycle according to the intermediate code. The command value operation part outputs the command value in each control cycle so that the command value can be used in other processes. |
| US10606245B2 |
Parts matching for improved manufacturing assembly
A method includes receiving a training data set for a first plurality of assemblies, wherein the training data set includes a plurality of components for each of two or more types of components of the first plurality of assemblies. The method analyzes the training data set for the first plurality of assemblies. Responsive to receiving a set of product component information for a second plurality of assemblies, the method creates a graded product cluster template for the second plurality of assemblies based on the analyzed training data for the first plurality of assemblies. The method sends the graded product cluster template to an automated manufacturing device, wherein the automated manufacturing device manufactures a first assembly from the second plurality of assemblies based on the graded product cluster template. |
| US10606244B2 |
Method of inwardly decreasing coloring contour of color 3D object
A method of inwardly decreasing a coloring contour of a color 3D object includes: performing an object-slicing on a 3D object to generate records of object print-route information of printing layers; performing an image-slicing on the 3D object to generate records of color-printing information of the printing layers, wherein each color-printing information respectively involves an original coloring contour (3) of each printing layer; performing an inward decrease on the records of color-printing information to generate records of updated color-printing information, wherein each updated color-printing information involves an inwardly decreased coloring contour (4) of each printing layer, and the inwardly decreased coloring contour (4) is spaced from the original coloring contour (3) by an inwardly decreased distance (D); and causing a storage to store the records of object print-route information as route files, and storing the records of updated color-printing information as image files. |
| US10606243B2 |
Assembly tool production
Disclosed is a method of producing an assembly tool for assembling a first system comprising one or more components. The method comprises: for each component, determining, when the first system is attached to a second system, a position and orientation of that component relative to the second system and positions and orientations relative to the second system at which that component is to be supported; providing a frame; attaching, to the frame, a reference structure; providing a plurality of pickup devices each having a receiving element for receiving a component; and securing each pickup device to the frame such that a position and orientation relative to the reference structure of each receiving element is the same as a position and orientation at which a component is to be supported. |
| US10606242B2 |
Print data division apparatus and program
A print division apparatus of this invention includes a feature detection unit configured to detect a feature of three-dimensional image data based on pixel information included in the three-dimensional image data, a division unit configured to divide the three-dimensional image data into a designated print size in accordance with a boundary of the feature detected based on the feature of the three-dimensional image data, and a creation unit configured to create three-dimensional shape data for the divided three-dimensional image data. |
| US10606241B2 |
Process planning apparatus based on augmented reality
A process planning apparatus based on augmented reality (AR) includes: a camera set capturing color and depth images of a processing machine and a probe operated by a human user in a real scene; a processor, which is signal-connected to the camera set and the processing machine, creates spatial intelligences for motion planning of the probe operated by the human user in an AR environment that combines a virtual workpiece with the real scene, and generates instructional data from the spatial intelligences to guide the human user to operate the probe to produce machine motion data for a manufacturing task; and an output interface, which is signal-connected to the processor and outputs scene data, the virtual workpiece and the instructional data to the human user. |
| US10606235B2 |
Motor control device, motor position control method, and industrial machine
A motor control device includes a movement command generation unit, a movement command processing unit, and a control unit. The movement command generation unit outputs a movement command of a motor. The movement command processing unit includes a buffer, a filter, and a processing unit. The buffer holds the movement command. The filter performs filter processing of a constant and generates a new constant. The processing unit performs arithmetic processing based on the movement command held in the buffer and the new constant generated by the filter, and generates and outputs a new movement command proportional to the new constant. The control unit controls the motor based on the new movement command. |
| US10606231B2 |
Computer-mediated reality including physical damping feedback
A computer-mediated physical damping feedback system includes a motion damping device, a voltage conversion controller, and a voltage generator controller. The motion damping device is worn by a participant present in a real-world environment, and is configured to vary a moveable flexibility of the participant in response to receiving an electrical voltage. The voltage conversion controller is in signal communication with a computer-mediated environment engine (CMEE) controller, and is configured to determine a voltage level of the electrical voltage based at least in part on the interaction between the participant and a computer-mediated environment. The voltage generator controller is in signal communication with the motion damping device and the voltage conversion controller. The voltage generator controller is configured to generate the electrical voltage at the voltage level that induces the stress applied by the motion damping device. |
| US10606229B2 |
Electronic control unit for vehicle and method of executing program
An electronic control unit for vehicle capable of receiving a program by communication expands the received program in a volatile memory and executes the expanded program. As an example of this program, there is a program for changing a communication environment for communicating with another unit. |
| US10606223B2 |
Mobile-based environmental control
Locational environmental control provides quicker and more efficient comfort. A location associated with a mobile device determines a ceiling fan and/or an air terminal that best serves the location. The ceiling fan may be activated to provide inexpensive climate control to the location associated with the mobile device. Conditioned air (heated or cooled) may be output from the air terminal to provide additional relief. |
| US10606220B2 |
Closed-loop control device for controlling at least one control value of at least one tempering circle
A closed-loop control device includes a target value entrance for inputting a target value for at least one control value, an actual value entrance for inputting an actual value for the at least one control value, wherein the actual value is determined based on the at least one measuring value, a calculation unit for calculating the actuation value based on a deviation of the actual value from the target value in such a way that the actual value follows the target value, and a control exit for outputting the actuation value for an actuator of the at least one tempering circle. The calculation unit is configured in such a way that the actuation value is calculated based on the present operating point or in a manner adapted to the present operating point. |
| US10606218B1 |
Ceramic weave for low-cost, structural, antenna-permeable watch case
A composite housing of an electronic device can include a substrate having a shape that partially defines an internal volume of the electronic device and includes ceramic fibers arranged in a weave pattern and embedded in a matrix material. The composite housing can also include an overmold material at least partially surrounding the substrate and an antenna integrated into the overmold material. |
| US10606217B2 |
Phase locked loop circuits, clock signal generators comprising digital-to-time convert circuits, operating methods thereof and wireless communication devices
Provided is clock signal generator configured to generate a target output clock signal based on a reference clock signal, the clock signal generator includes a digital-to-time converter (DTC) configured to delay a reference clock signal based on an input code to generate a delay clock signal, and output the delay clock signal, a DTC controller configured to determine an initial gain value of the DTC based on a result of comparing at least one delay amount of the DTC with a period of a previously generated output clock signal, and generate the input code based on the initial gain value, and a phase locked loop configured to generate the target output clock signal based on the delay clock signal and a division clock signal of the previously generated output clock signal, the target output clock signal being locked to the delay clock signal. |
| US10606215B2 |
Timepiece mechanism
A timepiece mechanism including a deformable rhombus including four coplanar segments pivotally connected in pairs by their vertices, including an input segment adjacent to an output segment, both pivoted about a pivot axis perpendicular to the plane of the rhombus and passing through a first vertex common to the input and output segments and locked in translation in the plane of the rhombus, a lever mounted to pivot about the pivot axis, the lever being kinematically connected in rotation, about the pivot axis, to a second vertex of the rhombus, opposite to the first vertex, a first locking member movable between a first locking position, in which the lever is locked in rotation, and a first unlocking position in which the first locking member does not hinder rotation of the lever, a second locking member movable between a second locking position, in which the second vertex is locked in translation in a radial direction, and a second unlocking position in which the second locking member does not hinder radial movement of the second vertex. |
| US10606214B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring and evaluating spatial resolution of hologram reconstructed image
An apparatus for measuring a spatial resolution of a hologram reconstructed image optically reconstructed on a space is provided. The apparatus for measuring a spatial resolution of a hologram reconstructed image includes: a measuring unit measuring first spatial frequency resolving powers for a horizontal direction of the hologram reconstructed image and second spatial frequency resolving powers for a vertical direction of the hologram reconstructed image at first spatial positions having a predetermined interval in horizontal and vertical directions within a viewing angle range of the hologram reconstructed image; and an evaluating unit evaluating the spatial resolution of the hologram reconstructed image using the first spatial frequency resolving powers and the second spatial frequency resolving powers measured at each of the first spatial positions. |
| US10606213B2 |
Embedding an optically-detectable pattern of information in an electrical element
An electrical element is fabricated including an optically-detectable pattern of embedded information. An initial physical design is received for an electrical element that performs an electrical function, together with a pattern of information to be embedded in the electrical element. An encoding region is designated within the initial physical design of the electrical element. Information-encoding patterns are determined for one or more thin-film layers in the encoding region to form an optical layer structure that encodes the pattern of information. The initial physical design and the information-encoding patterns are combined into a modified physical design which is used to fabricate the electrical element. The fabricated electrical element performs the electrical function and forms an optically-detectable interference image including the embedded pattern of information when illuminated by incident light. |
| US10606210B2 |
Development device, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus
There are demands for stable connections of contact points between a process cartridge, including a development device, and an image forming device. A development contact point, a first contact point, and a second contact point are disposed in this order on the inside in a perpendicular direction with respect to an insertion direction in which a development device is inserted into an image forming apparatus. |
| US10606205B2 |
Image forming apparatus
Radius increased areas, radius decreased areas, and rotation stop areas are arranged in peripheral surfaces of first and second cams. In a state in which a portion in the peripheral surface of the first cam to which the first cam follower is contacting is positioned at an upstream end portion of the radius increased area, θ1 is a rotation amount of the first cam from the end portion needed until the first cam follower contacts the rotation stop area, and in a state in which a portion in the peripheral surface of the second cam to which the second cam follower is contacting is positioned at an upstream end portion of the radius increased area, θ2 is a rotation amount of the second cam from the end portion needed until the second cam follower contacts the rotation stop area. θ1<θ2 is satisfied. |
| US10606204B2 |
Optical sensor and image forming apparatus
An optical sensor includes a light source; and an optical detector detecting intensity of light that is reflected by a recording medium, the light from the light source and irradiated onto the recording medium. Further, when an incident angle of the light incident to the recording medium from the light source relative to a normal line of the recording medium is given as θ1, a formula 75°≤θ1≤85° is satisfied. |
| US10606196B2 |
Fuser temperature control in an imaging device
A fuser assembly includes a heated member and a backup member defining a fusing nip. Toner fuses to media in the nip at a fusing temperature and process speed during an imaging operation. Upon receipt of a command to commence imaging, a controller operates a heater to heat the fuser assembly to a first temperature less than the fusing temperature and operates a motor to rotate the fuser assembly at a speed lower than the process speed to prevent overheating the heated and backup members. Before a first media reaches the fusing nip, a speed of the motor is increased to the process speed to properly advance the media through the nip at the process speed. Upon the first media arriving at the fusing nip, the controller increases the temperature of the heater to a second temperature greater than the first temperature to prevent cold offset. |
| US10606193B2 |
Fixing device and image forming apparatus
A fixing device includes an endless belt; a pressing unit that is in contact with an outer peripheral surface of the belt and that rotates the belt; a first unit that is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the belt and that retains the belt in contact with the pressing unit; a second unit provided on the inner peripheral surface of the belt and located downstream of the first unit in a rotation direction of the belt, the second unit applying tension to the belt and including a portion that is in contact with a central portion of the belt in a width direction of the belt and that is farther in a direction toward the outer peripheral surface of the belt than both ends of the belt in the width direction of the belt; and a third unit provided on the inner peripheral surface of the belt and located downstream of the second unit in the rotation direction of the belt, the third unit applying tension to the belt and including a portion that is in contact with the central portion of the belt in the width direction of the belt and that is farther in the direction toward the outer peripheral surface of the belt than both ends of the belt in the width direction of the belt. |
| US10606192B2 |
Image forming apparatus and method of controlling the same
An image forming apparatus calculates a post exposure potential after exposure by an exposure device based on a first charge voltage, a second charge voltage, a charge current in a first change characteristic when a transfer voltage is the first charge voltage, a charge current in a second change characteristic when the charge voltage is the first charge voltage, a charge current in the first change characteristic when the charge voltage is the second charge voltage, and a charge current in the second change characteristic when the charge voltage is the second charge voltage, and makes a determination as to life of an image carrier based on the post exposure potential. |
| US10606188B2 |
Powder container, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus
A powder container includes a rotator and a coil disposed adjacent to the rotator. The rotator is configured to rotate in a predetermined direction. The coil is configured to be rotated by contact with the rotator and divided into a plurality of divided coil portions along a rotation center of the coil in an axial direction of the coil. A plurality of coil centers of the plurality of divided coil portions is eccentric relative to the rotation center. |
| US10606174B2 |
Resist composition and method of forming resist pattern
A resist composition including a polymeric compound having a structural unit derived from a compound represented by general formula (a0-1), an onium salt having an anion moiety with a specific structure, and a photodecomposable base which is decomposed upon exposure and then loses the ability of controlling of acid diffusion. In formula (a0-1), Rax0 represents a polymerizable group-containing group; Wax0 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group having a valency of (nax0+1), provided that Rax0 and Wax0 may together form a condensed ring structure; nax0 represents an integer of 1 to 3; Yax01 represents a carbonyl group or a single bond; Rax01 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent. |
| US10606173B2 |
Photosensitive siloxane composition
[Object] To provide a composition capable of forming a cured film having low permittivity and excellence in chemical resistance, in heat resistance and in resolution; and further to provide a production process employing the composition. [Means] The present invention provides a composition comprising: an alkali-soluble resin, namely, a polymer comprising a carboxyl-containing polymerization unit and an alkoxysilyl-containing polymerization unit; a polysiloxane; a diazonaphthoquinone derivative; a compound generating acid or base when exposed to heat or light; and a solvent. |
| US10606172B2 |
Resist composition and patterning process
A resist composition comprising a base polymer and a quencher in the form of an iodonium salt capable of generating fluorobenzoic acid bonded to iodized benzene offers a high sensitivity and minimal LWR independent of whether it is of positive or negative tone. |
| US10606167B2 |
Photolithography mask plate
A photolithography mask plate, the photolithography mask plate including: a substrate; a carbon nanotube composite structure on a surface of the substrate, wherein the carbon nanotube composite structure comprises a carbon nanotube layer and a chrome layer coated on the carbon nanotube layer; a cover layer on the carbon nanotube composite structure. |
| US10606166B2 |
Substrate with electrically conductive film, substrate with multilayer reflective film, reflective mask blank, reflective mask, and method of manufacturing semiconductor device
A substrate with an electrically conductive film for fabricating a reflective mask is obtained that is capable of preventing positional shift of the reflective mask during pattern transfer. Provided is a substrate with an electrically conductive film used in lithography, the substrate with an electrically conductive film having an electrically conductive film formed on one of the main surfaces of a mask blank substrate, and a coefficient of static friction of the surface of the electrically conductive film is not less than 0.25. |
| US10606161B2 |
Projection video display apparatus
A projection video display apparatus includes: a video projection screen, having a front and a rear surface, arranged in an indoor space. The video projection screen transmits video light from behind the rear surface or in front of the front surface to display video on the front surface. The front surface functions as a video display surface. A video projecting apparatus, arranged in a side of the rear surface or the front surface, enlarges and projects the video light from the rear or front surface. The video projecting apparatus is configured by an optical scanning video projecting apparatus that forms the video by scanning video light composed of coherent light on the video projection screen. The video projection screen guides the video light from the video projecting apparatus toward a direction to the front surface, and causes part of the light in the indoor space to be transmitted therethrough. |
| US10606160B2 |
Adjusting device for light-pipe and projector
An adjusting device for a light-pipe includes an outer tube, a rotatable ball, an inner tube and an adjustment member. The inner tube is configured to accommodate the light-pipe. The outer tube comprises a first end and a second end disposed oppositely, and a receiving cavity constructed to receive the rotatable ball is formed in the first end of the outer tube. The rotatable ball is hinged in the receiving cavity, and a through-hole is opened in the rotatable ball. One end of the inner tube is fixedly connected to the through-hole, and the other end is disposed inside the second end of the outer tube through the adjustment member. The adjustment member is configured to drive the inner tube to swing along the center of the rotatable ball within the outer tube. |
| US10606155B2 |
Light source device and image display device
A light source device including a plurality of solid-state light sources, and a cooling member having a plurality of cooling surfaces, the cooling member being configured to cool the plurality of solid-state light sources provided on the respective cooling surfaces. |
| US10606154B2 |
Projection lens structure
A projection lens structure includes a first group of lens, an aperture stop and a second group of lend. The aperture stop is arranged at a rear of the first group of lens to form a long-focus lens with a focal length between 30-80 mm and the second group of lens is arranged at a rear of the aperture stop to form a short-focus lens with a focal length between 20-30 mm. With the long-focus lens and the short-focus lens operated correspondingly, the structure of the projection lens is simple and the manufacturing cost is low without affecting the quality of produced images. |
| US10606152B2 |
Multi-aperture imaging device, imaging system and method for capturing an object area
Multi-aperture imaging device includes at least one image sensor, an array of juxtaposed optical channels, wherein each optical channel has optics for projecting at least one partial area of an object area on an image sensor area of the image sensor, and a beam deflector for deflecting an optical path of the optical channels in beam-deflecting areas of the beam deflector. The beam deflector is formed as an array of facets arranged along a line-extension direction of the array of optical channels. One facet is allocated to each optical channel. Each facet has a beam-deflecting area. A stray light suppressing structure is arranged between a first beam-deflecting area of a first facet and a second beam-deflecting area of a juxtaposed second facet, which is configured to reduce transition of stray light between the first beam-deflecting area and the second beam-deflecting area. |
| US10606150B2 |
Lighting system and control thereof
The present invention relates to a lighting control device, the device comprising means for receiving a trigger; and means for switching operation of a lighting device from a continuous mode to a flash mode upon receipt of said trigger; wherein said lighting device comprises at least one light emitting diode; and said flash mode is at a higher brightness than said continuous mode. The invention also relates to a lighting system comprising: a lighting device comprising at least one light emitting diode; and a lighting control device; wherein the lighting control device is operable to switch operation of said lighting device between a continuous mode and a flash mode; wherein the flash is at a higher brightness than said continuous mode. |
| US10606144B2 |
Display apparatus
Disclosed is a display apparatus includes: a flat display panel; and a liquid crystal lens, the liquid crystal lens being positioned in a light emergent direction of the display panel, the liquid crystal lens being used for converging light emitted by the display panel towards a center plane, and the center plane being perpendicular to the display panel and passing through a vertical center line of the display panel. |
| US10606142B2 |
Thin-film devices and fabrication
Thin-film devices, for example electrochromic devices for windows, and methods of manufacturing are described. Particular focus is given to methods of patterning optical devices. Various edge deletion and isolation scribes are performed, for example, to ensure the optical device has appropriate isolation from any edge defects. Methods described herein apply to any thin-film device having one or more material layers sandwiched between two thin film electrical conductor layers. The described methods create novel optical device configurations. |
| US10606138B2 |
Display substrate repairing method and system, display substrate and display panel
A display substrate repairing method, a display substrate repairing system, a display substrate and a display panel are provided. The display substrate repairing method includes: forming, in the case that a signal line of the display substrate is detected to be open-circuited or short-circuited, a repair line at a disconnected portion of the signal line being open-circuited or a disconnected portion of the signal line formed during a short circuit repairing process; forming a protective layer at least in an area where the repair line is located. |
| US10606135B2 |
Liquid crystal panel, method for fabricating thereof and display apparatus
The present invention discloses a liquid crystal panel, includes a color filter substrate, an array substrate, a liquid crystal disposed between the color filter substrate and the array substrate, a chip on film, a driver chip and a circuit board disposed on the chip on film, one end of the chip on film is bonded to an end face of the array substrate and is electrically connected with a metal line array in the array substrate, the other end of the chip on film is bound with the circuit board. The invention also discloses a method for fabricating a liquid crystal panel and a display apparatus. When applying signal to the liquid crystal panel, the chip on film is bonded to the end face of the array substrate to realize the conduction of the metal line array avoiding the longer bonding region extended from a side of the TFT substrate. |
| US10606134B2 |
Display device
According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first subpixel and a second subpixel. An area, in a plan view, surrounded by a first signal line, a second signal line, a first scanning line, and a second scanning line and including a first pixel electrode is a first area. An area, in a plan view, surrounded by the first signal line, the second signal line, the second scanning line, and a third scanning line and including a second pixel electrode is a second area. The first area has a first distance in the first direction and the second area has a second distance in the first direction. The first distance is greater than the second distance. |
| US10606133B2 |
Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display device according to FFS technology is provided, which sufficiently provides a common electrode with common electric potential and improves an aperture ratio of pixels. A pixel electrode is formed of a first layer transparent electrode. A common electrode made of a second layer transparent electrode is formed above the pixel electrode interposing an insulation film between them. The common electrode in an upper layer is provided with a plurality of slits. The common electrode extends over all the pixels in a display region. An end of the common electrode is disposed on a periphery of the display region and connected with a peripheral common electric potential line that provides a common electric potential Vcom. There is provided neither an auxiliary common electrode line nor a pad electrode, both of which are provided in a liquid crystal display device according to a conventional art. |
| US10606132B2 |
Display panel, display device, and method for manufacturing display panel
The present disclosure relates to a display panel, a display device, and a method for manufacturing a display panel. The display panel has an electrode region, the electrode region including a substrate, a data line layer, and an isolation layer which are provided on the substrate and alternated in a direction parallel to an upper surface of the substrate, wherein the height of the data line layer is equal to the height of the isolation layer. Since there is no height difference between the data line layer and the spacer layer and there is no groove, the possibility that conductive foreign objects are accumulated at the isolation layer at this time is greatly reduced, the smooth surface is more conducive to the movement of foreign objects, and a cleaning tape can remove the foreign objects. |
| US10606131B2 |
Display device and method of manufacturing the same
Provided are a display device and a method of manufacturing the same. A display device includes: a first substrate and a second substrate spaced apart from and facing each other, a seal pattern on the first substrate at an edge between the first and second substrates, a gate insulating pattern including an inorganic insulating material, the gate insulating pattern directly contacting the seal pattern on the first substrate, and a protective film including an organic insulating material and including an etched groove through which the gate insulating pattern is exposed. |
| US10606127B2 |
Liquid crystal apparatus, electronic apparatus, and method for driving liquid crystal apparatus
In a liquid crystal apparatus, a second substrate is provided with an optical compensation layer having inclined surfaces at a first substrate side. A liquid crystal layer includes liquid crystal molecules having negative dielectric anisotropy. While no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal layer, an angle between a long axis direction of the liquid crystal molecules and each of the inclined surfaces is set to an angle smaller than 90°. |
| US10606122B2 |
Light source module, and backlight unit and liquid crystal display device including the same
Disclosed are a light source module, a backlight unit including the same, and a liquid crystal display device including the same, which prevent image quality and reliability from being degraded. The light source module includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a plurality of light sources mounted on the PCB, an optical member provided on the PCB to surround the plurality of light sources, an antistatic cover supported to the optical member to cover the plurality of light sources, and a ground member grounding the antistatic cover. |
| US10606121B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus including a light emitting part including a plurality of light emitting diodes spaced apart from each other, and a light conversion part configured to convert light emitted from the light emitting part, in which the light emitting diodes include at least one first light emitting diode and at least one second light emitting diode, the light conversion part emits red light through wavelength conversion of light emitted from the at least one first light emitting diode, and the at least one second light emitting diode emits green light. |
| US10606120B2 |
Display device
A display device includes: a liquid crystal layer disposed between a first substrate and a second substrate; a color conversion layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and including a first light emitter configured to absorb first color light outputted from a light source and to emit second color light that is different from the first color light; a pixel electrode overlapping a display area; a first transistor connected to the pixel electrode; a driving circuit including a second transistor and providing a driving signal to the first transistor; a light blocking member disposed on the first substrate and overlapping the first transistor; and an polarizing layer disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the color conversion layer and including a wire grid pattern overlapping the display area and a reflection pattern extending from the wire grid pattern to overlap the non-display area. |
| US10606118B2 |
Display apparatus and method of controlling the same
A display apparatus and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. The display apparatus includes: a light source configured to emit light having a wavelength less than or equal to a predetermined level; a waveguide plate having a slope pattern that allows the light emitted from the light source to be output to a left side or a right side about a vertical direction of an optical axis of the light source; and a display panel comprising a plurality of pixels, each of the plurality of pixels comprising a white sub pixel configured to transmit the light output from the waveguide plate. |
| US10606116B2 |
Display panel, display device and manufacturing method thereof
The present disclosure provides a display panel, a display device and a manufacturing method thereof to improve an effective display region of the display panel. The display panel comprises a plurality of pixels arranged in an array, and a black matrix between every two adjacent pixels, the display panel also comprises at least one display member displaying a preset color, and each of the at least one display member is arranged on one side of the black matrix between two corresponding adjacent pixels close to a light-outgoing surface of the display panel. |
| US10606114B2 |
Liquid crystal display panel and display device
A liquid crystal display panel, including a first substrate and a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, the first substrate provided with a pixel area and a periphery area at a side facing the second substrate, a metal line provided in the pixel area and the periphery area, a black matrix provided on the second substrate at a side facing the first substrate, wherein the metal line includes a preset portion disposed in the periphery area, and an opening is provided in the black matrix at a position overlapping the preset portion of the metal line. A display device including the liquid crystal display panel is also provided. |
| US10606112B2 |
Display device including quantum dot color filter
A display apparatus includes a blue light blocking layer to block a blue light which is not converted by a color conversion layer, and a reflection preventing layer over the blue light blocking layer to prevent reflection of external light incident thereon. |
| US10606111B2 |
Display device, display method thereof, near-to-eye display device, and display method thereof
A display device and a display method thereof are provided. The display device includes a display panel and at least one optical device arranged at a light-exiting side of the display panel. A light beam emitted from the display panel is a linearly-polarized, collimated light beam. The optical device includes a plurality of optical units independent of each other and corresponding to pixel units of the display panel in a one-to-one correspondence manner. Each optical unit is capable of refracting the light beam emitted from the display panel at an adjustable angle. Collimated light beams from the adjacent optical units have different emergent angles so that the light beams emitted from the display panel are converged at two viewing points, so as to display a virtual image with a spatial depth. |
| US10606109B2 |
Display device
The present disclosure provides a display device including a display panel, a driving circuit, a chip on film and an outer frame, wherein the outer frame includes a bottom frame and a side frame, the driving circuit is located between the display panel and the bottom frame, the display panel includes a TFT array substrate, the TFT array substrate includes a display portion and a bending portion, the display portion is disposed opposite to the bottom frame, the bending portion is disposed opposite to the side frame, and the bending portion is connected to the driving circuit through the chip on film. The TFT array substrate for a display device provided by the present disclosure includes a display portion and a bending portion, the bending portion is connected with the driving circuit through the chip on film, the COF is adhered to the OLB area on the bending portion. |
| US10606100B2 |
Optical filters affecting color vision in a desired manner and design method thereof by non-linear optimization
The invention generally relates to optical filters that provide regulation and/or enhancement of chromatic and luminous aspects of the color appearance of light to human vision, generally to applications of such optical filters, to therapeutic applications of such optical filters, to industrial and safety applications of such optical filters when incorporated, for example, in radiation-protective eyewear, to methods of designing such optical filters, to methods of manufacturing such optical filters, and to designs and methods of incorporating such optical filters into apparatus including, for example, eyewear and illuminants. |
| US10606099B2 |
Dynamic contextual video capture
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, computer program product and system for dynamic video capture through a contact lens based on dynamic contextual identification. Initially, a set of identifying information and a video stream from a contact lens is received. A determination is made as to whether to capture the video stream, based on the received information. The determining to capture the video stream is based on, at least one of, the user interest level exceeding a threshold and detecting a contextual identifier within the received the video stream from a contact lens. Responsive to determining to capture the video stream, the video stream is classified into a category and saving based on the classification category of the video stream. |
| US10606098B2 |
Device for mixed reality
A device for mixed reality includes a curved mirror and a first holder. The curved mirror has a concave surface, a convex surface opposite to the concave surface, and a light transmissive medium between the concave surface and the convex surface. The first holder is disposed in front of the concave surface and within a focal length of the curved mirror and configured to support a portable apparatus. The first holder has a curved surface configured to reflect a sound wave from the portable apparatus to the curved mirror. |
| US10606097B2 |
Camera module having a buffer unit
A camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first Printed Circuit Board (PCB) configured to have an image sensor mounted thereon; a housing unit disposed over the first PCB; a holder module spaced apart from a bottom surface within the housing unit at a specific interval and configured to have a first coil wound on its outer circumferential face and to include at least lens therein; a second PCB combined with the bottom surface of the holder module; a third PCB disposed over the holder module; and a plurality of wire springs each configured to have one end connected to the second PCB and the other end connected to the third PCB. |
| US10606090B2 |
Multi-beam splitting using spatial beam separation
A multi-beam splitter enables superimposing overlay content onto an optical field of view of a microscope using a compact and flexible design that is cost-effective for many applications. The multi-beam splitter also enables capturing of the optical field of view without the overlay content. |
| US10606088B1 |
Dual function kaleidoscope
A kaleidoscope has an inside scaffold that allows the kaleidoscope to be used as both a toy and packaging for merchandise. The kaleidoscope preferably has a body with a chamber at one end that includes freely movable ornaments. A cap having an eyehole is configured to matingly close the body. Inside the body, three or more reflective surfaces are positioned at an angle to each other to form a polygon. The scaffold is disposed in the body, surrounded by the reflective surfaces, and has a cross-sectional shape sized and dimensioned to prevent the scaffold from moving or rotating relative to the reflective surfaces. Preferably, the scaffold has a polygonal cross-sectional shape substantially similar to the polygon formed by the reflective surfaces. A product (e.g., a lipstick) can be stored inside the scaffold without being able to move freely inside the kaleidoscope. |
| US10606086B2 |
Near-eye-display (NED) that employs rapid spherical image scanning
A NED-RapSIS with concentric imaging and optical elements comprising a display with spherically curved concave image surface topped with polarizer; a spherically curved concave composite reflector having polar arrayed alternating mirror-quarterwavelength retarder strips, and clear optical slits; a spherically curved transparent counter-balance; a motor-driven driving crank near the edges that drives the reflector and counter-balance to circular-spherical movement; a slave crank near the opposite edge of composite reflector with its shaft and crank arms aligned to the concentric center another slave crank near the opposite edge of the counter-balance with its shaft and crank arms aligned with the shaft and crank arms respectively of the latter crank and aligned with the concentric center; a see-thru spherically curved mirror-polarizer composite with mirror at the convex side and polarizer at the concave side, and a support frame. |
| US10606085B2 |
Reality glasses headset device
Disclosed is a reality glasses headset device for holding an electronic device without contacting the face of a user. The headset device includes a headband, first and second arms, and a holding unit to receive an electronic device. The headband is worn around the user's head. The headband includes a plurality of holes along a first side, and a second plurality of holes along a second, opposite side. The arms are configured to pivotably connect to holes on opposite sides of the headband. The holding unit includes a frame, a lens frame unit, a plurality of aspherical lenses, and an electronic device mounting unit. The frame has a left wall attached to the first arm, a right wall attached to the second arm, a top wall and a bottom wall. The arms are configured to maintain a position of the holding unit away from the user's face. |
| US10606081B2 |
Head-mounted display device
There is provided in the present disclosure a head-mounted display device, including: a first positive lens, a second positive lens and a micro-display component arranged coaxially and sequentially, where a light incident surface of the first positive lens is close to a light emergent surface of the second positive lens, and a light incident surface of the second positive lens is close to the micro-display component; the light emergent surface of the second positive lens is a convex Fresnel surface, and the light incident surface of the first positive lens is a planar Fresnel surface. The head-mounted display device provided by the present disclosure can effectively enlarge the field angle and reduce the volume. |
| US10606080B2 |
Compact eye-tracked head-mounted display
Eye-tracked head-mounted displays are provide which, in one aspect, may utilize the same optics for eyetracking and image viewing, with a selected portion of the optics used for an eyetracking optical path and a selected portion of the display optics used for an image viewing optical path. |
| US10606079B1 |
Image integrity monitoring systems and methods for light processing based head up displays
A head up display HUD can be a worn display, a helmet mounted display (HMD, or other display system. The HUD includes a projector including a light processor. The projector provides light to a projector path and a dump path. The HUD also includes a camera disposed to capture the light in the dump path and a processor. The processor is configured to process image data from the camera and image data associated with the light in the projection path to determine an error. |
| US10606078B2 |
Optical element
An optical element for a display device that can be placed on the head of a user and generate an image as a virtual image. The optical element having a first part, which comprises an optically effective structure, and a second part connected to one another by an adhesive composition comprising a ultra material. The first part material comprises one or more cycloolefin polymers, the first and third material are different from one another, and the second part material and third material in each case comprise at least one organic polymer. The refractive index differences for at least one wavelength between 380 nm and 800 am between the first and the second material and between the second and the third material are in each case ≤0.02. The method of producing the optical element and the display device comprising the optical element are also provided. |
| US10606073B1 |
Single lens head-up display apparatus
A head-up display (HUD) apparatus is provided. The HUD apparatus includes a display holder configured to hold a single planar multiple-pixel display. The HUD apparatus also includes a single reflective and transmissive lens that is configured to reflect an image from the planar multiple-pixel display toward a predetermined location of a user. The reflective and transmissive lens is further configured to at least partially collimate light from the planar multiple-pixel display to focus the image at a distance in front of the reflective and transmissive lens for each eye of two eyes of the user. |
| US10606071B1 |
Lightfield waveguide integrated eye tracking
An eye tracker for determining a position of an eye, which may be integrated into a head-mounted display. The eye tracker includes at least one waveguides with an array of grating structures, an array of light sources, a detector, and a controller. The controller activates at least one light source at a time to emit at least one light beam that propagates through the at least one waveguide and couple out via the array of grating structures towards a user's eye. Light signals reflected from the user's eye and skin surfaces are coupled into the at least one waveguide and propagate to the detector that captures the reflected light signals. The controller calculates magnitudes of the reflected light signals to obtain a signature of converted light signals, and determines a position and orientation of the user's eye based on the signature of converted light signals. |
| US10606070B2 |
Ocular optical system
An ocular optical system for imaging of imaging rays entering an eye of an observer via the ocular optical system from a display screen is provided. A side facing towards the eye is an eye-side, and a side facing towards the display screen is a display-side. The ocular optical system includes a first lens element, a second lens element, and a third lens element from the eye-side to the display-side in order along an optical axis. The first lens element, the second lens element, and the third lens element each include an eye-side surface and a display-side surface. The second lens element has positive refracting power, and the display-side surface of the second lens element has a concave portion in a vicinity of the optical axis. |
| US10606069B2 |
Ultrasound lens structure cleaner architecture and method
A lens structure system. The system comprises a lens structure and a multi-segmented transducer coupled to the lens structure. The multi-segmented transducer comprises a plurality of segments. For each segment in the plurality of segments, there also is a first conductor and a second conductor electrically coupled to the segment. |
| US10606066B2 |
Fluidic light field camera
A fluidic light field camera is disclosed herein. The fluidic light field camera includes a fluidic objective lens; a fluid control system operatively coupled to the fluidic objective lens, the fluid control system to change the shape of the fluidic objective lens in accordance with the amount of fluid therein; a microlens array disposed behind the fluidic objective lens; a sensor array disposed behind the microlens array; and a data processing device operatively coupled to the fluid control system and the sensor array, the data processing device configured to vary the focal point of the fluidic light field camera by using the fluid control system to control the shape of the fluidic objective lens, thereby enabling all portions of an image being captured by the fluidic light field camera to be in focus during a single recording cycle of the fluidic light field camera. |
| US10606065B2 |
Eyepiece
The present invention provides an eyepiece. The eyepiece is composed of one lens, which comprises a first surface and a second surface that are opposite, wherein, the first surface is a curved surface, and the second surface is a Fresnel structure surface; the Fresnel structure surface is formed by a plurality of annular zones that are sequentially arranged, to form a sawtooth surface, and each of the annular zones is formed by a working surface and a non-working surface, the working surface is an aspheric surface, and the non-working surface is a straight bevel; and the eyepiece satisfies the following conditional expression: 85° |
| US10606064B2 |
Optical probes with astigmatism correction
A device comprises a light-guiding component, an optical component, and a light-reflecting component that is configured to receive light from the optical component and direct the light along a path. Also, at least one of the optical component and the light-reflecting component has an optical power in a tangential direction or a sagittal direction that compensates for a negative power of a sheath in the tangential direction to correct for aberration. |
| US10606058B2 |
Microscope slide for liquid cultures
A specimen retaining method and slide apparatus for use with microscopes to view protozoans and similar organisms in liquid cultures. The slide assembly has a rigid rectangular base made of optically clear plastic, having a shallow well for holding the liquid culture, and a thin flexible coverslip of similar shape made of optically clear plastic placeable in the slide base to cover and retain the liquid. The base has a perimeter railing that holds the coverslip in place over the well and to prevent its disturbance when handled. The well is rectangular, oriented along the length of the base. Flat ledges extend inward from these railings to support the coverslip and to define the depth of the well. The well contains narrow ridges of height corresponding to the well depth with small liquid-distribution gaps along them to support the coverslip. These ridges constrain the specimen(s) in the liquid compartments. |
| US10606057B2 |
Microscope system, control method and storage medium
A microscope system includes a microscope apparatus and a controller. The microscope apparatus includes an objective and a correction device that corrects a spherical aberration. The controller, during an interval period of a time-lapse observation, detects a reference target position of an observation target and updates correction information on the basis of at least variation information, the correction information representing a relationship between a position of the objective and a setting of the correction device and the variation information representing a variation amount of a distance from the objective to the reference target position. The controller, during an observation period of the time-lapse observation, controls the correction device in accordance with the correction information for each position of the objective determined on the basis of at least the variation information. |
| US10606055B2 |
Aperture scanning Fourier ptychographic imaging
Certain aspects pertain to aperture-scanning Fourier ptychographic imaging devices comprising an aperture scanner that can generate an aperture at different locations at an intermediate plane of an optical arrangement, and a detector that can acquire lower resolution intensity images for different aperture locations, and wherein a higher resolution complex image may be constructed by iteratively updating regions in Fourier space with the acquired lower resolution images. |
| US10606049B2 |
Ultra-short distance projection lens with refractive meridional image surface and refractive sagittal image surface being isolated
The present invention relates to an ultra-short distance projection lens with a refractive meridional image surface and a refractive sagittal image surface being isolated, including a display chip, a refractive lens group, and a rotationally symmetric reflector. The display chip undergoes imaging by the refractive lens group to form, between the refractive lens group and the rotationally symmetric reflector, a meridional intermediate image and a sagittal intermediate image that are isolated, wherein the two images undergo imaging by the rotationally symmetric reflector and astigmatism is eliminated on a screen, to form a clear picture. The present invention has a simple structure, a projection ratio 0.27 to 0.31, a magnification ratio 170 times to 220 times, and ultra-small distortion, has an optical structure that cancels out astigmatism, high resolution, very desirable tolerance, and relatively low mounting precision requirements on optical parts, and has a very high yield in mass production. |
| US10606048B2 |
Imaging optical unit for a metrology system for examining a lithography mask
An imaging optical unit serves within a metrology system for examining a lithography mask. The lithography mask can be arranged in an object field of the imaging optical unit. The object field is defined by two mutually perpendicular object field coordinates. The imaging optical unit has an aperture stop of which the aspect ratio in the direction of the two object field coordinates differs from 1. This results in an imaging optical unit which can be used for the examination of lithography masks that are designed for projection exposure with an anamorphic projection optical unit. |
| US10606045B2 |
Zoom lens and image pickup apparatus using the same
A zoom lens comprises four lens unit, and at the time of zooming, each of a distance between a first positive lens unit and a first negative lens unit and a distance between a second negative lens unit and a second positive lens unit changes, and a distance between the first positive lens unit and the second negative lens unit widens more at the telephoto end than at the wide angle end, and the first positive lens unit includes an object-side sub-lens unit and an image-side sub-lens unit, and an aperture stop is disposed between the object-side sub-lens unit and the image-side sub-lens unit, and the first negative lens unit includes a negative lens and a positive lens, and a refracting surface nearest to an image in the first negative lens unit is concave toward the image side, and a refracting surface nearest to an object in the second positive lens unit is concave toward the object side, and a refracting surface nearest to the image in the second positive lens unit is convex toward the image side, and the zoom lens satisfies predetermined conditional expressions. |
| US10606042B2 |
Magnification optical system
A magnification optical system forms an enlarged image of an object. It includes a refractive optical system including a plurality of lens groups; and a mirror train including a curved mirror, arranged in this order from an object side, a first focus structure configured to move the respective lens groups of the refractive optical system by different amounts along a normal line of a conjugate surface on the object side, and a second focus structure configured to move the respective lens groups along the normal line of the conjugate surface on the object side by different amounts from those of the first focus structure. |
| US10606041B2 |
Optical imaging lens and electronic device comprising the same
An optical imaging lens set includes a first lens element with an object-side surface of a convex part in a vicinity of the optical axis, a second lens element with an image-side surface of a concave part in a vicinity of its periphery, the first lens element being glued to the second lens element to eliminate an air gap, a third lens element with an object-side surface of a concave part in a vicinity of its periphery, a fourth lens element and a fifth lens element of plastic material, ALT being the total thickness of the five lens elements and Gmax being the max value of the air gap from the first lens element to the fifth lens element so that ALT/Gmax≤2.2. |
| US10606039B2 |
Photographing optical lens assembly, image capturing unit and electronic device
A photographing optical lens assembly includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element, a sixth lens element and a seventh lens element. The first lens element with refractive power has an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof. Each second, third, fourth and fifth lens element has refractive power. The sixth lens element with negative refractive power has an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof and an image-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof, and both of the surfaces of the sixth lens element are aspheric. The seventh lens element with refractive power has an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof, wherein the image-side surface has at least one convex shape in an off-axis region thereof. |
| US10606038B2 |
Photographing lens assembly, image capturing unit and electronic device
A photographing lens assembly includes five lens elements, in order from an object side to an image side: a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element and a fifth lens element. The first lens element with positive refractive power has an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region. The second lens element has an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region. The third lens element has an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region. The fourth lens element has an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region, wherein two surfaces thereof are both aspheric. The fifth lens element has an object-side surface and an image-side surface being both aspheric. At least one surface of the lens elements has at least one inflection point. |
| US10606032B2 |
Optical lens-element system for a supplementary lens in front of a camera module of an electronic device
A supplementary lens system for providing at least one supplementary lens in front of a camera module of an electronic device, the supplementary lens system including an object-side lens-element unit with positive refractive power and an image-side lens-element unit with positive refractive power. The object-side lens-element unit and the image-side lens-element unit are configured to generate an intermediate image between the object-side lens-element unit and the image-side lens-element unit. Furthermore, the invention relates to a supplementary lens for such a supplementary lens system. |
| US10606029B2 |
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, and a sixth lens. The first lens is made of plastic material, the second lens is made of plastic material, the third lens is made of plastic material, the fourth lens is made of glass material, the fifth lens is made of glass material, and the sixth lens is made of plastic material. The camera optical lens further satisfies specific conditions. |
| US10606026B2 |
Camera optical lens
The present disclosure discloses a camera optical lens. The camera optical lens includes, in an order from an object side to an image side, an aperture, a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, and a fifth lens. The camera optical lens further satisfies specific conditions. |
| US10606025B2 |
Lens moving apparatus
A lens moving apparatus, including a cover can; a base disposed below the cover can; a bobbin disposed in the cover can; a coil provided at an outer surface of the bobbin; a driving magnet facing the coil and disposed in the cover can; a sensing magnet coupled to the bobbin; and a sensing unit coupled to a circuit board and facing the sensing magnet. In addition, the coil is disposed between the sensing magnet and the driving magnet. |
| US10606020B2 |
Lens module
A lens module, including: a lens barrel, a first lens group having at least one lens and accommodated in the lens barrel, a spacer provided at an end of the lens barrel close to an image side, and a second lens group having at least one lens and accommodated in the spacer, the lens barrel includes a first barrel wall forming a light aperture, a second barrel wall bending and extending from the first barrel wall, the lens barrel further includes a first inner wall and a first outer wall corresponding to the first inner wall, the spacer includes a second inner wall and a second outer wall corresponding to the second inner wall, the lens barrel is fitted and fixed with the spacer. The lens module provided by the present disclosure can be assembled section by section, which is more convenient and makes the module structure more stable. |
| US10606016B2 |
Fiber demarcation point and slack storage
A cable spool includes first and second curved flanges extending radially outwardly from first and second axial ends of a drum. The flanges have outer edges that cooperate to define an annular slot providing access to a passageway surrounding the drum. The slot has a width that is less than half the height of the drum. A cable is wrapped around the drum. A closure having an environmentally sealed interior may receive an end of the cable. A second cable can be deployed from a second spool and coupled to the end of the cable within the closure. The second spool can be mounted with the cable spool. A cover can be placed over the spools for aesthetic or protection reasons. |
| US10606015B2 |
Fiber optic payout assembly including cable spool
A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the housing. A termination module disposed on the cable spool so that the termination module rotates in unison with the cable spool. A method of paying out a fiber optic cable from a fiber optic enclosure includes rotating a cable spool, which has a subscriber cable coiled around a spooling portion of the cable spool, about an axis of a housing of the fiber optic enclosure until a desired length of subscriber cable is paid out. A termination module is disposed on the cable spool. |
| US10606011B2 |
Universal expandable cable management bracket
A cable management bracket that routes cables in a cabinet or rack. The cable management bracket includes an inner mounting rail and an outer mounting rail. The outer mounting rail is secured to the inner mounting rail by fasteners. The inner mounting rail has a top flange, first and second end flanges, a bottom flange, and a side surface. The outer mounting rail has a top flange, an end flange, a bottom flange, and a side surface. The side surfaces of the inner mounting rail and the outer mounting rail have a plurality of mounting features for securing bundling clips that receive a plurality of cables. |
| US10606010B2 |
Fiber indexing systems
The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, spare ports can be providing in a forward direction and reverse direction ports can also be provided. |
| US10606005B1 |
Optical cables having an inner sheath attached to a metal tube
An optical cable includes a plurality of optical fibers sealed within a metal tube, a polymer inner sheath surrounding the metal tube and operatively connected to the metal tube, and an outer sheath disposed over the polymer inner sheath. |
| US10606003B2 |
Method and system for an optical coupler for silicon photonics devices
Methods and systems for an optical coupler for photonics devices are disclosed and may include a photonics transceiver comprising a silicon photonics die, an optical source module, and a fiber connector for receiving optical fibers and including a die coupler and an optical coupling element. The die coupler may be bonded to a top surface of the photonics die and aligned above an array of grating couplers. The optical coupling element may be attached to the die coupler and the electronics die and the source module may be bonded to the top surface of the photonics die. A continuous wave (CW) optical signal may be received in the photonics die from the optical source module. Modulated optical signals may be received in the photonics die from optical fibers coupled to the fiber connector. |
| US10606002B2 |
Opto-electric hybrid board and manufacturing method for same
An opto-electric hybrid board includes an electric circuit board in which electric wiring is formed on a front surface of an insulating layer, and an optical waveguide formed on the rear side of the electric circuit board. The optical waveguide and the electric circuit board are arranged so that left and right edges of the electric circuit board along a longitudinal direction of the optical waveguide overlap with left and right edges of the optical waveguide when viewed from above, or so that the left and right edges of the electric circuit board are on the inside of where the left and right edges of the optical waveguide are located. The opto-electric hybrid board is easy to handle owing to the reduced chance of the electric circuit board being damaged. The opto-electric hybrid board also does not cause misalignment of a core when used as a connector. |
| US10605999B2 |
Package structure for photonic transceiving device
A photonic transceiver apparatus in QSFP package. The apparatus includes a case having a base member, two partial side members, and a lid member to provide a spatial volume with an opening at a back end of the base member. Additionally, the apparatus includes a PCB, installed inside the spatial volume over the base member having a pluggable electrical connector at the back end. Further, the apparatus includes multiple optical transmitting devices in mini-transmit-optical-sub-assembly package, each being mounted on a common support structure and having a laser output port in reversed orientation toward the back end. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a silicon photonics chip, including a fiber-to-silicon attachment module, mounted on the PCB and coupled to a modulation driver module and a trans-impedance amplifier module. Moreover, the apparatus includes a pair of optical input/output ports being back connected to the fiber-to-silicon attachment module. |
| US10605998B2 |
Fiber optic connectors and connectorization employing adhesive admitting adapters
Fiber optic connectors, connector housings, connectorized cable assemblies, and methods for the connectorization of cable assemblies are provided with particular cable adapter features, adapter extensions, multi-diametrical sealing flexures, subcutaneous sealing elements, and combinations thereof, for improved connector and cable performance, integrity, and durability. |
| US10605996B2 |
Expanded beam optical connector and method of making the same
An expanded beam (EB) optical connector. In some embodiments, the EB optical connector includes: a rigid, hollow, straight contact tube having a centerline axis; and a collimator assembly having an optical axis and comprising an optical fiber and a collimating lens, wherein the centerline axis of the contact tube is at least substantially aligned with the optical axis such that collimated light produced by the lens from light exiting the fiber travels though the contact tube and the loss of light caused by misalignment of the axes is not more than 2 dB. |
| US10605993B2 |
Optical connection component
The present embodiment achieves effective height reduction of an entire optical connection component constituted by a bent optical fiber and a fiber fixing component. The fiber fixing component includes a first portion and a second portion which constitute the holding portion in a state of being arranged in a manner interposing an installation plane in order to hold one of non-bent sections positioned at both ends of a bent portion in a state where the one of non-bent sections is arranged on the installation plane. Total lengths of the first portion and the second portion are different from each other, and effective height reduction of the entire optical connection component can be achieved by arranging the bent portion in a stepped portion formed by the total length difference. |
| US10605988B2 |
Optical beam spot size converter
An optical beam spot size convertor is provided having a body. The body comprises a first optical waveguide having a first refractive index and a plurality of second optical waveguides each having a second refractive index higher than the first refractive index. The first optical waveguide is arranged to receive an input optical beam. The first optical waveguide is further arranged such that light from the input optical beam is coupled from the first optical waveguide into the plurality of second optical waveguides. The body further comprises an output optical waveguide and a reflective part coupled to the plurality of second optical waveguides and to the output optical waveguide. The reflective part is arranged to focus optical beams received from the plurality of second optical waveguides into a single optical beam which is directed to the output optical waveguide. |
| US10605986B2 |
Matching impedance of a dielectric waveguide to a launching mechanism
A digital system has a dielectric core waveguide that has a longitudinal dielectric core member. The core member has a body portion and a transition region, with a cladding surrounding the dielectric core member. The body portion of the core member has a first dielectric constant. The transition region of the core member has a graduated dielectric constant value that gradually changes from the first dielectric constant value adjacent the body portion to a third dielectric constant. |
| US10605985B2 |
Integration of bonded optoelectronics, photonics waveguide and VLSI SOI
An optoelectronic device includes an integrated circuit including electronic devices formed on a front side of a semiconductor substrate. A barrier layer is formed on a back side of the semiconductor substrate. A photonics layer is formed on the barrier layer. The photonics layer includes a core for transmission of light and a cladding layer encapsulating the core and including a different index of refraction than the core. The core is configured to couple light generated from a component of the optoelectronic device. |
| US10605984B2 |
Array of waveguide diffusers for light detection using an aperture
The present disclosure relates to limitation of noise on light detectors using an aperture. One example implementation includes a system. The system includes a lens that focuses light from a scene toward a focal plane. The system also includes an aperture defined within an opaque material. The system also includes a plurality of waveguides. A given waveguide of the plurality has an input end that receives a portion of light transmitted through the aperture, and guides the received portion toward an output end of the given waveguide. A cross-sectional area of the guided portion at the output end is greater than a cross-sectional area of the received portion at the input end. The system also includes an array of light detectors that detects the guided light transmitted through the output end. |
| US10605982B2 |
Multicore optical fiber with a core and a common cladding having a higher refractive index than the core, fiber Bragg grating, and method for manufacturing fiber Bragg grating
The present embodiment relates to an MCF and the like suitable for fabricating an FBG with improved ripple characteristics. The MCF is mainly composed of silica glass, and comprises a plurality of light guiding structures and a common cladding. Each of the light guiding structures includes a core, a first cladding, and a second cladding. The refractive index of the second cladding is higher than that of the first cladding and is lower than those of the core and the common cladding. Further, at least a part of an inner cladding region, constituted by the first cladding and the second cladding, contains a photosensitive material having photosensitivity of changing a refractive index of a glass region containing the photosensitive material in response to irradiation of light with a specific wavelength. |
| US10605981B2 |
Backlight module and liquid crystal display
A light assembly, a backlight module and a liquid crystal display are described. The light assembly includes a carrier, a light guide plate, a light source, a constraining member and a securing unit. The light guide plate is disposed on the carrier and has an incident surface. The light source which emits light towards the light guide plate and is adjacent to the incident surface of the light guide plate. The constraining member is disposed above the carrier and has a constraining surface. The securing unit is used to combine the constraining member with the carrier while the light guide plate is restrained against movement by the constraining surface of the constraining member. |
| US10605978B2 |
Edgelit recessed luminaire
An edgelit recessed luminaire includes a housing that defines an inner cavity and has a pair of side panels. Each side panel includes one or more torsion spring receivers. Further, the edgelit recessed luminaire includes a light engine that includes torsion springs that are pivotally coupled to the light engine via torsion spring brackets. The light engine is removably coupled to the housing such that in an open position, the light engine is suspended from the housing via the torsion springs providing access to the inner cavity and in a closed position, the light engine covers the inner cavity of the housing. Alternatively, a linear light module is removably coupled to the housing. |
| US10605976B2 |
Edge light type backlight unit
An edge light type backlight unit includes: a light source; a light guide plate which has an end surface, on which light emitted from the light source is incident, and propagates the light incident from the end surface; a rear-side reflective plate which is disposed on a surface side of the light guide plate; a perforated reflective plate which is disposed on a surface side of the light guide plate and has a plurality of fine holes, which penetrate from a surface on the light guide plate side to an emission-side surface facing the light guide plate-side surface and transmit light, and in which both the surface and the surface are reflection surfaces and a depolarization degree of the surface is 60% or less; and a circular polarization reflection film which is disposed on the surface side of the perforated reflective plate. |
| US10605975B2 |
Light distributor, a system comprising a light distributor and at least one LED luminaire and a method for producing a light distributor
A light distributor, a system consisting of a light distributor and an LED luminaire, and a method for producing a light distributor are provided. The light distributor may include a transparent main body having a light entrance area and a light exit area, at least one light-scattering structure with a changed refractive index inside the main body for scattering light, and at least one light-guiding structure with a changed refractive index inside the main body for guiding light. The light-scattering structure and the light-guiding structure may be produced by means of ultrashort pulse laser processing. The light-scattering structure and the light-guiding structure with a changed refractive index may be arranged in the main body. |
| US10605974B2 |
Backlight assembly and display apparatus
A backlight assembly includes a light guide plate, containing a plurality of dots. Each dot includes a first reflecting surface and a second reflecting surface, respectively configured to reflect a first incident light such that reflected light emerges in a first preset direction in a narrow viewing angle mode, and to diffusely reflect a second incident light such that the reflected light emerges dispersedly in a wide viewing angle mode. A first light source can be disposed over a lateral side of the light guide plate and facing the first reflecting surface, to provide the first incident light on the first reflecting surface in the narrow viewing angle mode. A second light source can be disposed over another lateral side of the light guide plate and facing the second reflecting surface to provide the second incident light on the second reflecting surface in the wide viewing angle mode. |
| US10605973B2 |
Light guide plate and display device
Disclosed are a light guide plate and a display device. The light guide plate includes a flat plate portion and a fixed portion, the fixed portion is arranged around a periphery of the flat plate portion, forms an installation groove for placing optical films in cooperation with the flat plate portion, a surface for forming a bottom of the installation groove in the flat plate portion forms a light emergence surface of the light guide plate; gap structures corresponding to light source particles of a light bar are formed at a first side of the fixed portion, and bottoms of the gap structures form a light incidence surface of the light guide plate which is perpendicular to the light emergence surface; and a surface of the flat plate portion back on to the installation groove forms an installation surface for installing a reflection sheet and the light bar. |
| US10605970B2 |
Methods, systems, and apparatus for modulating circadian cycles
An optical filter may reduce the frequency and/or severity of photophobic responses or for modulating circadian cycles by controlling light exposure to cells in the human eye in certain wavelengths, such as 480 nm and 590 nm, and a visual spectral response of the human eye. The optical filter may disrupt the isomerization of melanopsin in the human eye reducing the availability of the active isoform, whereas the attenuation of light weighted across the action potential spectrum of the active isoform attenuates the phototransduction cascade leading to photophobic responses. Embodiments of an optical filter are described. In one embodiment an optical filter may be configured to transmit less than a first amount of light in certain wavelengths, and to transmit more than a second amount of light weighted across the visual spectral response. Methods of use and methods of manufacturing optical filters are also described. |
| US10605969B2 |
Optical filter and device using the same
An optical filter is provided with a structure that contains a green coloring matter and a black coloring matter and satisfies the following requirements (i) and (ii). Further a device is provided with such an optical filter. (i) An average transmittance of light in the wavelength range of 400 to 730 nm is 2% or less. (ii) A continuous 50 nm wavelength range where an average transmittance is 80% or more exists in the wavelength range of 800 to 1000 nm. |
| US10605967B2 |
Retroreflective elements including particles
The present disclosure generally relates to retroreflective elements including a core and a plurality of glass or glass-ceramic beads adjacent to the core. The retroreflective elements further include a plurality of particles having a diameter that is less than the diameter of the glass or glass ceramic beads in the retroreflective elements. The present disclosure also generally relates to articles (including, for example, retroreflective roadway liquid pavement markings) including these retroreflective elements and methods of making and using these retroreflective elements. |
| US10605966B2 |
Enhanced performance metallic based optical mirror substrates
A method for coating substrates is provided. The method includes diamond turning a substrate to a surface roughness of between about 60 Å and about 100 Å RMS, wherein the substrate is one of a metal and a metal alloy. The method further includes polishing the diamond turned surface of the substrate to a surface roughness of between about 10 Å and about 25 Å to form a polished substrate, heating the polished substrate, and ion bombarding the substrate with an inert gas. The method includes depositing a coating including at least one metallic layer on the ion bombarded surface of the substrate using low pressure magnetron sputtering, and polishing the coating to form a finished surface having a surface roughness of less than about 25 Å RMS using a glycol based colloidal solution. |
| US10605965B2 |
Optical diffusing films and methods of making same
Optical diffusing films are made by microreplication from a structured surface tool. The tool is made using a 2-part electroplating process, wherein a first electroplating procedure forms a first metal layer with a first major surface, and a second electroplating procedure forms a second metal layer on the first metal layer, the second metal layer having a second major surface with a smaller average roughness than that of the first major surface. The second major surface can function as the structured surface of the tool. A replica of this surface can then be made in a major surface of an optical film to provide light diffusing properties. The structured surface and/or its constituent structures can be characterized in terms of various parameters such as optical haze, optical clarity, Fourier power spectra of the topography along orthogonal in-plane directions, ridge length per unit area, equivalent circular diameter (ECD), and/or aspect ratio. |
| US10605964B2 |
High resolution optical system
The present invention relates to a high resolution optical system.The optical system of the present invention includes, sequentially from an object side, a first lens having a positive refractive power and an object-side surface convex toward the object side; a second lens having a negative refractive power and an upwardly concave upper surface; a third lens having a positive refractive power; a fourth lens having a negative refractive power; a fifth lens having a positive refractive power and an upwardly convex upper surface; and a six lens having a negative refractive power and an upwardly concave upper surface. |
| US10605963B2 |
Telephoto camera lens having a plurality of lenses providing telephoto performance
A telephoto camera lens sequentially includes from an object side to an image side, a first lens with positive optical power, an object-side face of the first lens being convex; a second lens with optical power; a third lens with optical power; a fourth lens with optical power; a fifth lens with optical power, an object-side face of the fifth lens being concave; and a sixth lens with optical power, an object-side face of the sixth lens being concave near an axis, and an image-side face of the sixth lens being convex near the axis. The telephoto lens satisfies: 0.75 |
| US10605961B2 |
Method of manufacturing flexible window and flexible display device
A flexible window for a display panel, the flexible window including a flexible transparent base film attachable to the display panel; and a hard coating layer attached to the transparent base film, the hard coating layer having a concave first side opposite the flexible transparent base film when the hard coating layer is separated from the display panel. |
| US10605960B2 |
Antireflection film containing inorganic particles and manufacturing method thereof
An antireflection film including a hard coating layer; and a low refractive index layer including a binder resin and hollow and solid-type inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in the binder resin. The solid-type inorganic nanoparticles are distributed more than the hollow inorganic nanoparticles near the interface between the hard coating layer and the low refractive index layer. The hollow inorganic nanoparticles have a thickness of a shell layer to a particle radius ratio of 0.3 or less. A method for manufacturing an antireflection film including: coating a resin composition including a photocurable compound or a (co)polymer thereof, a fluorine-containing compound containing a photoreactive functional group, a photoinitiator, and hollow and solid-type inorganic nanoparticles onto a hard coating layer, drying at a temperature of 35° C. to 100° C. and photocuring the same. The hollow inorganic nanoparticles have a ratio of the thickness of a shell layer to the particle radius of 0.3 or less. |
| US10605952B2 |
Simultaneous inversion of NMR multiple echo trains and conventional logs
A method for estimating one or more properties as a function of depth of an earth formation penetrated by a borehole includes: receiving nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) logging data having NMR echo trains as a function of depth in the borehole; receiving non-NMR logging data having non-NMR measurement values for one or more types of non-NMR measurements as a function of depth in the borehole; generating an evolution matrix (E) representing a mathematical relationship between the one or more properties in property matrix (P) to be estimated and the NMR logging data and non-NMR logging data matrix (M); generating a matrix equation of the form M=E·P; and inverting the matrix equation to estimate the one or more properties as a function of depth. |
| US10605949B2 |
Methods and apparatus for performing a well survey
An imaging tool that includes an array of pads. The array of pads are in communication with a hot terminal of a single phase electrical alternating current power source in communication with the array of pads. The single phase electrical alternating current power source includes two return electrodes. One of the return electrodes is located above the array of pads, and the other return terminal is located below the array of pads. |
| US10605944B2 |
Formation acoustic property measurement with beam-angled transducer array
Methods and apparatus for performing formation evaluation in a borehole intersecting an earth formation. Methods may include exciting at a first borehole depth at least one critical refraction wave by steering an acoustic beam transmitted by at least one ultrasonic transmitter to an interface in the formation to intercept the interface at a critical angle; receiving an acoustic signal comprising critical refraction wave data at a logging tool in the borehole; and obtaining a wave property measurement from the critical refraction wave data. The interface may be the borehole wall in an open-hole well or behind casing. Methods include using ultrasonic transmitter(s) to generate the plurality of acoustic beams, identifying critical refraction wave data within the response signal corresponding to the at least one critical refraction wave, and obtaining the wave property measurement from the critical refraction wave data. |
| US10605937B2 |
Device and method for smart picking surface waves dispersion curves
Device and method for calculating a set of surface wave dispersion curves. The method includes receiving seismic data recorded with seismic sensors over an area to be surveyed; selecting region units that cover the area to be surveyed; gathering traces for the region units; processing in a computing device the traces to obtain a set of candidate measurements for each region unit; teaching a decision algorithm based on a first subset of the set of candidate measurements; and calculating the set of surface wave dispersion curves by running the decision algorithm on a second subset of the set of candidate measurements. |
| US10605936B2 |
Geophysical sensor cable methods and systems
Geophysical sensor cable. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including creating a geophysical sensor cable by: creating a first window through the insulation of a first electrical conductor; creating a second window through the insulation of a second electrical conductor; placing the first and second electrical conductors in a clip; twisting the first and second electrical conductors to create a twisted pair; electrically coupling a first lead of a seismic sensor to the first electrical conductor through a first window; electrically coupling a second lead of the seismic sensor to the second electrical conductor through a second window; encapsulating at least a portion of an internal volume of the clip; and placing the twisted pair and the seismic sensor within an outer jacket of a geophysical sensor cable. |
| US10605934B2 |
Apparatus with thermal stress relief mechanism for heat generating coil and associated methods
Embodiments related to marine acoustic vibrator for marine geophysical surveys. An embodiment may include an apparatus, wherein the apparatus may comprise: a coil element comprising a coil; a coil clamp constraining motion of the coil element in at least one direction; and a spring disposed in a load path of the coil clamp. Additional apparatus and methods are disclosed herein. |
| US10605930B2 |
Analyzer device for radiation detector
An analyzer device can receives a pulse from a photosensor, obtain an initial calculated area under a curve representing the pulse, and obtain a recalculated area under the curve representing the pulse. In an embodiment, the initial calculated area and the recalculated area can base obtained via initial and subsequent integrations, respectively. The initial and subsequent integrations can be performed for different integration time periods. The subsequent integration may allow for the pulse height resolution to be determined more accurately. |
| US10605929B2 |
Ionizing radiation detecting device
The invention relates to a detecting unit for detecting ionizing radiation. The device comprises a converter unit for the amplification of ionizing radiation and a read-out unit, wherein the converter unit comprises a converter and a gas-electron multiplier, wherein said converter comprises a substrate with an ionizing radiation-receiving major surface and an electron-emitting major surface and a stack of accelerator plates in contact with the electron-emitting major side, wherein said stack comprises a plurality of perforated accelerator plates wherein the perforations of the perforated accelerator plates are aligned to form a matrix of blind holes. |
| US10605926B2 |
Satellite navigation receiver and method for switching between real-time kinematic mode and relative positioning mode
An offset module or navigation positioning estimator determines a reference frame bias between precise point positioning (PPP) reference frame and an RTK reference frame, where the PPP reference frame is associated with relative position estimates generated by the relative position estimator and where the RTK reference frame is associated RTK position estimates generated by the RTK position estimator. Upon loss of the RTK correction signal, the navigation positioning estimator or controller switches to a relative position mode based a last available RTK position. The relative position estimator determines an estimated relative position based on time-differenced phase measurements by the mobile receiver in the relative position mode. The relative position estimator or offset module offsets the estimated relative position in the relative position mode. |
| US10605925B2 |
Processing GPS drifting
Processing GPS drifting. A method and system for processing GPS drifting is included. The method includes: determining predicted error information on position correction of a device within a region; obtaining a GPS initial position and a corrected position of the device within the region; and determining GPS drifting of the region based on the predicted error information, the GPS initial position, and the corrected position of at least one device within the region. The method and system of the present application can effectively ameliorate GPS drifting issues. |
| US10605923B2 |
Downsized reflecting device having oscillation part constituted by mirror pare and hinge part for making mirror part oscillate with respect to support frame for performing wide angle scanning
Provided a reflecting device in which a mirror area is large, wide angle scanning is possible, and a size thereof is reduced, and particularly a downsized reflecting device that has a suitable specification as vehicle-mounted LiDAR. The reflecting device includes an oscillation part, and the oscillation part includes a mirror part supported on a support frame, and a hinge part engaging the mirror part and the support frame. The mirror part oscillates with respect to the support frame, and the hinge part has a tensile strength of 1500 MPa or higher. A mass M of the mirror part and a resonance frequency f0 of the oscillation part satisfy a relational expression (1) below, 0.49*f0+6.23≤M≤68.6*f0+46.8 (1) |
| US10605922B2 |
High resolution, high frame rate, low power image sensor
An apparatus and method for determining a distance to an object using a binary, event-based image sensor. In one aspect, the image sensor includes memory circuitry and address decode circuitry. In one aspect, activation of a photodiode of the image sensor array by receipt of one or more photons is able to be used directly as an input to logic circuitry. In one embodiment, the image sensor includes photodiodes operating in an avalanche photodiode mode or Geiger mode. In one embodiment, the imaging sensor includes photodiodes operating as thresholded integrating pixels. The imaging sensor can be fabricated from one or more substrates having at least a first and a second voltage portion. |
| US10605921B2 |
Full-spectrum covering ultra wideband all photonics-based radar system
A full-spectrum covering ultra wideband full-photonics based radar system comprising a signal transmitter, a transceiver module, and a signal receiver. The signal transmitter comprises a mode-locked laser, a first dispersion module, a first optical coupler, a second optical coupler, a first optical filter, a second dispersion module, a second optical filter, a first adjustable time delay module, a third optical coupler, an optical amplifier, and a first photodetector; the transceiver module comprises a band selector, a first electrical amplifier array, a T/R component array, an antenna array, and a second electrical amplifier array; the signal receiver comprises a third optical filter, a second adjustable time delay module, an electro-optical modulator, a third dispersion module, a second photodetector, an analog-digital conversion module, and a signal processing module. The system has continuous tunability for center frequency, bandwidth, and time width of the wideband signal with high coherence and ranging accuracy. |
| US10605920B2 |
Power savings through refresh control for distance sensing devices
The present disclosure describes refresh control methods for generating distance data and optoelectronic modules that are operable to provide distance information at a predetermined refresh rate, but with a reduction in overall power consumption attributable to the distance determinations. |
| US10605917B2 |
Optical-scanning-type object detection device having a mirror surface to be inclined in a direction crossing a rotation axis
Provided is an object detection device which unlikely causes vignetting of a beam reflected from a mirror surface during rotation, and fully ensures object detection performance A light projecting system and a light receiving system are disposed so that a larger one of the area of a region on a mirror surface occupied by a beam emitted from a semiconductor laser and the area of a region on the mirror surface occupied by a beam incident on a photodiode has a longer movement length on the mirror surface during rotation than a smaller one. |
| US10605914B2 |
Sonar data compression
A survey system including a multibeam echo sounder and a beam selector for selecting beams with the largest amplitudes. |
| US10605913B2 |
Sonar noise interference rejection
A marine sonar device comprises a display, a sonar element, and a processing element. The display displays sonar images. The sonar element generates a sonar beam during a ping and presents transducer signals. The processing element is configured to instruct the sonar element to generate the sonar beam at a first frequency during a first ping, receive a first transducer signal resulting from received reflections of the sonar beam at the first frequency, filter the first transducer signal to exclude frequencies other than the first frequency, instruct the sonar element to generate the sonar beam at a second frequency during a second ping, the second frequency being different from the first frequency, receive a second transducer signal resulting from received reflections of the sonar beam at the second frequency, and filter the second transducer signal to exclude frequencies other than the second frequency. |
| US10605908B2 |
Motion detection based on beamforming dynamic information from wireless standard client devices
In a general aspect, motion is detected using wireless signals. In one example, a wireless standard protocol message is transmitted by a wireless communication device through a space to one or more neighbor devices. A corresponding wireless standard protocol response including beamforming information feedback is received from each of the one or more neighbor devices in response to the wireless standard protocol message. Motion of an object in the space is detected based on the beamforming information feedback from each of the neighbor devices. |
| US10605907B2 |
Motion detection by a central controller using beamforming dynamic information
In a general aspect, motion is detected using wireless signals. In one example, a wireless signal transmitted through a space from a first wireless communication device is received at a second wireless communication device. Dynamic beamforming information is based on the wireless signal. The second wireless communication device uses the dynamic beamforming information to detect motion in the space, or transmits the dynamic beamforming information to the first wireless communication device for use in detecting motion in the space. |
| US10605906B2 |
Sanitary device
A sanitary device includes a radio wave sensor, a control section. The radio wave sensor is configured to obtain information on a sensing target by a reflection wave of an emitted radio wave. The control section is configured to control operation of an instrument based on a sensing signal including a first signal and a second signal outputted from the radio wave sensor. Difference between a phase of the second signal and a phase of the first signal is not less than 60° and not more than 120°. The control section is configured to determine presence or absence of the sensing target based on sum of square of difference between a value of the first signal and a first reference value and square of difference between a value of the second signal and a second reference value. |
| US10605905B2 |
Occupancy estimation using nonparametric online change-point detection, and apparatuses, systems, and software for same
Systems, methods, and software for determining whether or not a monitored space is occupied by one or more humans and/or animals. In some embodiments, one or more radio-frequency (RF) receivers monitor(s) one or more RF frequencies for changes in received signal strength that may be due to changes in occupancy of the space being monitored. The received signal strength is analyzed using nonparametric online change-point detection analysis to determine change-points in the received signal(s). One or more statistical measures of the received signal(s), such as mean and variance, are used in conjunction with the change-point detection to determine a probability that the occupancy of the monitored space has changed. In some embodiments, additional sensors and/or machine learning can be used to enhance the performance of the disclosed occupancy-detection methodologies. |
| US10605900B2 |
Micropulse differential absorption LIDAR
A shared optics and telescope, a filter, and a micropulse differential absorption LIDAR are provided, with methods to use the same. The shared optics and telescope includes a pair of axicon lenses, a secondary mirror, a primary mirror including an inner mirror portion and an outer mirror portion, the inner mirror portion operable to expand the deflected annular transmission beam, and the outer mirror portion operable to collect the return signal. The filter includes an etalon and a first filter. The micropulse differential absorption LIDAR includes first and second laser signals, a laser transmission beam selection switch, a first laser return signal switch, and a toggle timer. |
| US10605897B2 |
Vehicle lane alignment correction improvements
Systems and methods for improving vehicle RADAR or other sensor performance by application of error statistics. In some implementations, statistical correction of vehicle tracking errors are achieved by generating a first data set representative of a historical map of a host vehicle trajectory, a second data set representative of one or more adjacent lanes to a current lane of the host vehicle, and a third data set comprising estimated error correction values of an estimated bearing angle while the moving target vehicle is beyond a threshold distance by comparing the estimated bearing angle of the moving target vehicle relative to the host vehicle with an observed bearing angle of the moving target vehicle relative to the host vehicle. A set of estimated lane assignments may be generated after the moving target vehicle has passed the threshold distance from the host vehicle, after which a lane assignment may be confirmed. |
| US10605893B2 |
Radar saturating clutter mitigation by waveform selection
A computer-implemented method is provided for maximizing surveillance volume in a radar system. This includes determining saturation range probability fsat; determining sensitivity probability fsens; calculating surveillance volume from multiplying the saturation range probability by the sensitivity probability as Vs=fsatfsens; and adjusting the radar system to maximize the surveillance volume. |
| US10605890B1 |
Localization of external interference in wireless networks
A method for localizing interference uses data available to wireless communication networks to determine probabilities of a source of external interference being located at a plurality of predetermined locations. |
| US10605886B2 |
Methods and devices for testing the function of an insulation monitoring device
Methods and devices are provided for testing the function of a standard insulation monitoring device, installed in an ungrounded power supply system, during operation. The basic concept of the invention rests upon adding a testing apparatus to the ungrounded power supply system, which is being monitored using an insulation monitoring device according to regulations, between the active conductors of an ungrounded power supply system and ground, said testing apparatus systematically changing an insulation resistance of the ungrounded power supply system and observing the reaction of the insulation monitoring device in a fully automated manner in perpetually repetitive testing cycles. The power supply system is monitored perpetually during its operation. In the method, the current operating state (insulation level, load state) of the power supply system is detected via network parameters, such as insulation resistance and system leakage capacity, and consulted for assessing the functionality of the insulation monitoring device. |
| US10605883B2 |
System and method for producing distortion free magnetic resonance images using dual-echo echo-planar imaging
Described here are systems and methods for correcting magnetic resonance data for off-resonance effects arising from the use of a multi-echo echo planar imaging (“EPI”) pulse sequence. Reference data are acquired, from which phase maps are computed in a distorted coordinate space associated with geometric distortions associated with the multi-echo EPI acquisition. Images reconstructed from the magnetic resonance data are demodulated using the distorted phase maps to produce distortion free images of the subject. Advantageously, the systems and methods can be used to reconstruct distortion free images from magnetic resonance data that is otherwise prone to image distortions from off-resonance errors, including data acquired from hyperpolarized nuclear spin species such as hyperpolarized carbon-13. |
| US10605880B2 |
Respiratory phase-resolved 3D body imaging using iterative motion correction and average
A method for performing 3D body imaging includes performing a 3D MRI acquisition of a patient to acquire k-space data and dividing the k-space data into k-space data bins. Each bin includes a portion of the k-space data corresponding to a distinct breathing phase. 3D image sets are reconstructed from the bins, with each 3D image set corresponding to a distinct k-space data bin. For each bin other than a selected reference bin, forward and inverse transforms are calculated between the 3D image set corresponding to the bin and the 3D image set corresponding to the reference bin. Then, a motion corrected and averaged image is generated for each bin by (a) aligning the 3D image set from each other bin to the 3D image set corresponding to the bin using the transforms, and (b) averaging the aligned 3D image sets to yield the motion corrected and averaged image. |
| US10605879B2 |
Magnetic resonance method and apparatus for artifact prevention in fast 3D spin echo sequences
In a method and magnetic resonance (MR) apparatus for creating an MR 3D image dataset, spin echo sequences are used to acquire two raw datasets that are each undersampled, wherein the excitation pulses or the refocusing pulses radiated in the data acquisitions have an opposite phase for the two raw datasets. These two raw datasets are combined into a combined 3D raw dataset that is not undersampled, and a weighting matrix is calculated for use in calculating the raw data points that were not acquired in the first raw dataset and the raw data points not acquired in the second raw dataset. A first complete raw dataset and second complete raw dataset are thereby calculated, which are then combined. The MR 3D data is then reconstructed from tis combined raw dataset. |
| US10605876B2 |
Local coil with frequency converter
The disclosure relates to a local coil with a device for providing a first mixed frequency signal and a second mixed frequency signal by a first auxiliary frequency signal and a second auxiliary frequency signal. The device has an auxiliary mixer configured to generate the second mixed frequency signal from the first auxiliary frequency signal and the second auxiliary frequency signal. The local coil has a signal input including a first signal connection to the device. The local coil is configured to jointly receive the first auxiliary frequency signal and the second auxiliary frequency signal by way of the signal input and supply them to the device by way of the first signal connection. |
| US10605870B2 |
Method for predicting battery charge limit, and method and apparatus for rapidly charging battery using same
Provided are a method of predicting a battery charge limit not to cause lithium (Li)-plating, and a battery charging method and apparatus capable of quickly charging a battery based on the battery charge limit. A battery charge limit prediction method according to the present disclosure includes (a) fabricating a three-electrode cell including a unit cell and a reference electrode, (b) measuring a negative electrode potential (CCV) based on a state of charge (SOC) while charging the three-electrode cell, and (c) determining a point at which the negative electrode potential is not dropped but starts to be constant, as a lithium (Li)-plating occurrence point, and setting the Li-plating occurrence point as a charge limit. |
| US10605867B2 |
Test arrangement and method for testing a switching system
In order to test substations from different manufacturers and of different types in a simple manner, it is provided that a control unit (6) for a switching device (5) of a substation (4) is connected via an adapter cable (11) to a test device (10), which simulates the switching device (5) for the test and the test device (10) reads configuration-specific data from a memory unit (15) on the adapter cable (11) and the test unit (10) thus configures its signal inputs (BE) and signal outputs (BA, AA) that are required for conducting the test. |
| US10605866B2 |
IC TSV scan cells with sensed and reference voltage inputs
This disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for testing TSVs within a semiconductor device. According to embodiments illustrated and described in the disclosure, a TSV may be tested by stimulating and measuring a response from a first end of a TSV while the second end of the TSV held at ground potential. Multiple TSVs within the semiconductor device may be tested in parallel to reduce the TSV testing time according to the disclosure. |
| US10605864B2 |
Power gating control system and control method thereof
A power gating control system may be provided. The power gating control system may include a semiconductor apparatus including a logic circuit block which is coupled with a power supply terminal through a power gating transistor. The power gating control system may include a tester configured to control the semiconductor apparatus such that a test for the logic circuit block is performed by using test data while changing a body bias value of the power gating transistor, and update a body bias value satisfying a predetermined test condition, in the semiconductor apparatus. |
| US10605862B2 |
Semiconductor apparatus
A semiconductor apparatus includes a test entry control block configured to generate a plurality of trigger signals and a reset signal according to a test setting command and addresses; and a test entry signal generation block configured to enable a test entry signal when the plurality of trigger signals are sequentially enabled. |
| US10605860B2 |
Identifying lane errors using a pseudo-random binary sequence
A device includes a first die including a pseudo-random binary sequence (“PRBS”) generator that outputs test signals on parallel lanes. The device further includes a second die comprising a PRBS checker that compares at least a portion of the test signals with reference signals to identify a particular lane associated with an error. |
| US10605856B2 |
System and method for testing a radio frequency integrated circuit having an RF circuit and an on-chip test circuit
In an embodiment, a method of testing a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) includes generating high-frequency test signals using the on-chip test circuit, measuring signal levels using on-chip power detectors, and controlling and monitoring the on-chip test circuit using low-frequency signals. The RFIC circuit is configured to operate at high frequencies, and an on-chip test circuit that includes frequency generation circuitry configured to operate during test modes. |
| US10605850B2 |
Screening methodology to eliminate wire sweep in bond and assembly module packaging
Quality control testing for a batch of electronic modules. A series of tests are performed on manufactured electronic modules, including tests sensitive to the failure rate of previously tested modules. Specifically, a first test comprised of two phases is performed on the module batch. Further screening is then performed responsive to detection of a wire sweep failure in a subset of failed modules from the first test phase. The further screening is on modules that passed the first test phase and excludes modules that failed the first test phase. |
| US10605849B2 |
Integrated fault monitoring apparatus for electrical equipment
An integrated fault monitoring apparatus for electrical devices has an internal fault detector for detecting transient pressure surges within the electrical device, a pressure relief valve for allowing release of pressure during normal operating conditions of the electrical device, a temperature indicator for indicating that an operating temperature of the electrical device has gone above a predetermined threshold, and/or a sudden pressure relief device for allowing air to escape from the electrical device in the event of a sudden and significant increase in pressure within the electrical device. Methods of using the apparatus are provided. |
| US10605848B2 |
Probe heater remaining useful life determination
A probe system configured to receive a radio-frequency (RF) signal from a radio-frequency (RF) antenna includes a heater and a control circuit. The heater includes a resistive heating element routed through the probe system. An operational voltage is provided to the resistive heating element to provide heating for the probe system and the resistive heating element has an element capacitance. The control circuit is configured to determine an antenna response of the resistive heating element and determine a remaining useful life of the probe system based on the antenna response over time. |
| US10605836B2 |
Voltage detection device
A voltage detection device comprises a voltage detection circuit, which is a fully-differential type and a control circuit for controlling an operation of the voltage detection circuit. The voltage detection circuit includes a switched capacitor circuit, a differential amplifier, a common mode feedback circuit for controlling a common mode level of an output voltage of the differential amplifier and a bias circuit for supplying biases to the differential amplifier and the common mode feedback circuit. The control circuit controls the voltage detection circuit to execute intermittently a detection operation for detecting the voltage. The control circuit controls the voltage detection circuit to execute a pseudo operation of an execution period, which is shorter than that of the detection operation, during a transition period from a stop state, in which no detection operation is executed, to the operation state, in which the detection operation is executed. |
| US10605834B2 |
Clamp meter
A clamp meter to be used for detecting resistance of a ground loop on which the detection is to be performed includes a source transformer unit that is configured to receive an alternating input voltage signal and is capable of being electrically coupled to the ground loop on which the detection is to be performed; an induction transformer unit that is capable of being electrically coupled to the ground loop and the induction transformer unit being configured to be capable of generating an induced current signal as a response to the input voltage signal; a reference resistance loop that is electrically coupled to the source transformer unit and the induction transformer unit; and a processing controller that receives the induced current signal and the processing controller is configured to be capable of determining the resistance of the ground loop based on the induced current signal. |
| US10605832B2 |
Sensor subsystems for non-contact voltage measurement devices
Systems and methods for measuring alternating current (AC) voltage of an insulated conductor are provided, without requiring a galvanic connection between the conductor and a test electrode. A non-galvanic contact voltage measurement device includes a conductive sensor, an internal ground guard, and a reference shield. A reference voltage source is electrically coupleable between the guard and the reference shield to generate an AC reference voltage which causes a reference current to pass through the conductive sensor. Sensor subsystems may be arranged in layers (e.g., stacked layers, nested layers, or components) of conductors and insulators. The sensor subsystems may be packaged as formed sheets, flexible circuits, integrated circuit (IC) chips, nested components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), etc. The sensor subsystems may be electrically coupled to suitable processing or control circuitry of a non-contact voltage measurement device to allow for measurement of voltages in insulated conductors. |
| US10605831B2 |
Tool for automatically replacing defective pogo pins
Embodiments of the invention include a tool and method for automatically replacing defective pogo pins for use in testing a semiconductor package. Aspects of the invention include a nozzle tip and a pin management valve assembly coupled to the nozzle tip. The pin management valve assembly is actuatable to couple an open pin management valve or a partially closed pin management valve to the nozzle tip. The open pin management valve includes a first diameter and the partially closed pin management valve includes a second diameter. A vacuum reservoir is coupled to the pin management valve assembly and a vacuum management valve is positioned between the pin management valve assembly and the vacuum reservoir. The vacuum management valve is actuatable between an open and closed position. |
| US10605824B2 |
MEMS manufacturing method and MEMS manufacturing apparatus
For the purpose of shortening the MEMS manufacturing TAT, the MEMS manufacturing method according to the present invention includes a step of extracting the first MEMS with first characteristic in a range approximate to the required characteristic from the plurality of MEMS preliminarily prepared on the main surface of the substrate, and a step of forming a second MEMS having the required characteristic by directly processing the first MEMS. |
| US10605823B2 |
Multiple MEMS device and methods
A method for operating an electronic device comprising a first and second MEMS device and a semiconductor substrate disposed upon a mounting substrate includes subjecting the first MEMS device and the second MEMS device to physical perturbations, wherein the physical perturbations comprise first physical perturbations associated with the first MEMS device and second physical perturbations associated with the second MEMS device, wherein the first physical perturbations and the second physical perturbations are substantially contemporaneous, determining in a plurality of CMOS circuitry formed within the one or more semiconductor substrates, first physical perturbation data from the first MEMS device in response to the first physical perturbations and second physical perturbation data from the second MEMS device in response to the second physical perturbations, determining output data in response to the first physical perturbation data and to the second physical perturbation data, and outputting the output data. |
| US10605822B2 |
System for estimating airspeed of an aircraft based on a weather buffer model
A system and method for estimating a plurality of airspeed parameters of an aircraft is disclosed. The system comprises one or more processors and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory storing data comprising a database and program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the system to receive a plurality of operating parameters that each represent an operating condition of the aircraft. The system is further caused to determine a model based dynamic pressure based on the operating parameters. The model based dynamic pressure is estimated based on steady flight conditions of the aircraft. The system is further caused to determine a bridge based dynamic pressure based on at least a temperature deviation and an inertial speed vector. The bridge based dynamic pressure is estimated for extreme flight conditions of the aircraft. |
| US10605821B2 |
Speed sensor of a vehicle transmission
A speed sensor of a rotatable output element of a transmission comprises a rotating tone wheel (33) and an inductive pick-up (29) comprising one of a drain plug, a fill plug or a level plug. The arrangement is suitable for providing a vehicle speed signal to a vehicle tachograph. |
| US10605819B2 |
Transport device having a tiled driving surface
A transport device for a laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The transport device comprises a plurality of electro-magnetic actuators and a driving surface arranged above the actuators, in which the driving surface is configured to carry sample container carriers. The driving surface is tiled and comprises a plurality of driving surface modules with driving surface elements. Support elements arranged in a grid pattern are provided. Each driving surface module is detachably mounted to a subset of the support elements. A laboratory sample distribution system and to a laboratory automation system comprising a laboratory sample distribution system are also presented. |
| US10605816B1 |
H-field imager for assays
This disclosure describes a magnetic-field image sensor and method of use. In accordance with implementations of the magnetic-field image sensor, a sample can be placed on top of the magnetic field image sensor. An image of the magnetic nanoparticles or superparamagnetic nanoparticles can be created immediately afterwards based upon detection of a change in magnetic field caused by the magnetic nanoparticles or superparamagnetic nanoparticles. From this image, computer imaging algorithms can determine attributes (e.g., size, shape, type, quantity, distribution, etc.) of the target entity. |
| US10605814B2 |
Detecting protein-protein interactions
The present invention relates generally methods and kits for detecting binding interactions, in particular protein-protein interactions, and particularly to high throughput methods for labelling, analysing, detecting and measuring protein-protein interactions. |
| US10605813B2 |
Ultraviolet absorbing polymeric dyes and methods for using the same
Water soluble light harvesting multichromophores that have an ultraviolet absorption maximum are provided. In some embodiments, the multichromophores include a conjugated segment including a fused 6-5-6 tricyclic co-monomer and a UV absorbance-modifying co-monomer. The multichromophores may include an acceptor chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. In some embodiments, a specific binding member is covalently linked to the multichromophore. Also provided are methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule using compositions including the light harvesting multichromophores. Kits and systems for practicing the subject methods are also provided. |
| US10605805B2 |
Device and system for analyzing a sample, particularly blood, as well as methods of using the same
The present invention is related to the field of bio/chemical sampling, sensing, assays and applications. Particularly, the present invention is related to how to make the sampling/sensing/assay become simple to use, fast to results, highly sensitive, easy to use, using tiny sample volume (e.g. 0.5 uL or less), operated by a person without any professionals, reading by mobile-phone, or low cost, or a combination of them. |
| US10605804B2 |
Analysis method, analyzer, and analysis system
Disclosed is an analysis method including: moving a complex, by means of a magnet unit, in a flow path of a specimen cartridge which includes the flow path and a detection vessel, the complex containing a test substance formed on magnetic particles and a labeled substance binding to the test substance; taking an image of the magnetic particles in the specimen cartridge; and measuring a label of the labeled substance contained in the complex in the detection vessel. |
| US10605803B2 |
Composition for enzyme immunoassay using immunofluorescence and uses thereof
A composition for enzyme immunoassay using immunofluorescence comprises (i) a fluorogenic enzymatic substrate and (ii) a quenched fluorogenic compound that forms a fluorescent compound after hydrolysis of the fluorogenic enzymatic substrate. The composition may be useful for performing a method for in vitro detection and/or quantification of an analyte of a liquid test sample liable to contain the analyte. |
| US10605799B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting metal ion concentrations in subjects
A method of selective detection of a concentration of a metal ion species in a subject is provided in which a biofluid sample is obtained from the subject. The biofluid sample is exposed to a functionalized porous aromatic polymer. The polymer selectively captures and concentrates the metal ion species from the biofluid. Subsequently, the biofluid is washed from the polymer. The polymer is then exposed to a solution comprising a colorimetric indicator that extracts the metal ion species from the washed polymer thereby changing a color of the solution as a function of an amount of the metal ion species in the polymer. The concentration of the metal ion species in the subject is then spectroscopically determined from the color of the solution. |
| US10605797B2 |
Fluid analysis methods and apparatus for determining gas-oil ratio
The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for determining a gas-oil ratio based on downhole fluid analysis measurements and calibrated gas-oil ratio parameters. According to certain embodiments, the parameters for calculating the gas-oil ratio may be calibrated using historical data from the reservoir. For example, previously determined gas-oil ratios may be employed to calibrate the parameters to the reservoir. The calibrated parameters may then be employed during sampling operations to determine the gas-oil ratio. |
| US10605796B2 |
Real-time air monitoring with multiple sensing modes
Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors. |
| US10605795B2 |
Method for measuring gas concentrations based on sensor response times
A method for measuring hydrogen concentration in a gas includes exposing a PdNi alloy thin-film gas sensor to the gas, alternately controlling the temperature of the PdNi alloy thin-film gas sensor between a first temperature for a first period of time and a second temperature for a second period of time while the PdNi alloy thin-film sensor is exposed to the gas, continuously monitoring the resistance of the PdNi alloy thin-film gas sensor during the first and second periods of time, and calculating the hydrogen concentration as a function of a transient in the resistance of the PdNi alloy thin-film sensor measured at a time that the temperature transitions between the first temperature and the second temperature. |
| US10605793B2 |
Automated method of calibrating a chromatography system and analysis of a sample
An automated method of calibrating a chromatography system and analyzing a sample is described. The method includes forming diluted standard solutions that are injected into a chromatography column. The detected peaks can be identified based on a first predetermined calibration ratio associated with the standard solution. Once the chromatography system is calibrated, samples can be chromatographically analyzed where the measured peaks are identified and quantified in an automated manner. |
| US10605788B2 |
Saw magnetic sensor and manufacturing method for same
A SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) magnetic sensor includes: a piezoelectric thin film; a seed layer; an interdigital transducer arranged respectively on each side of the piezoelectric thin film, the interdigital transducer comprising an interdigital electrode made from magnetic materials, and reflector grids located at both ends of the interdigital electrode; an underlying substrate arranged at the seed layer opposite to the piezoelectric thin film. A manufacturing method for the sensor is also disclosed. |
| US10605786B2 |
Ultrasonic wave sensing device
Ultrasonic wave sensing device includes a reading transistor, an ultrasonic wave transducer, and an input circuit. The reading transistor includes a first node, a second node, and a control node, wherein the first node receives a reference voltage, the second node couples with a reading node, and the control node couples with a first signal node. The ultrasonic wave transducer couples between the first signal node and a first input node, and receives a first control signal from the first input node. The input circuit couples between the first signal node and a second input node, and receives a second control signal from the second input node. The ultrasonic wave transducer generates an ultrasonic wave according to the first control signal and the second control signal, and outputs a sensing signal to the control node according to a reflected sound wave. |
| US10605785B2 |
Sensor system and method
A system includes a structure configured to have a structure bonding layer disposed on a surface of the structure. The structure bonding layer is a metallic alloy. The system includes a sensor configured to have a sensor bonding layer disposed on a surface of the sensor. The sensor bonding layer is a metallic alloy. The sensor bonding layer is configured to be coupled to the structure bonding layer via a metallic joint in order for the sensor to sense data of the structure through the metallic joint, the structure bonding layer, and the sensor bonding layer. |
| US10605773B2 |
Determining molecular and molecular assembly structures from a momentum transfer cross section distribution
Provided are systems and methods for de novo determinations of molecular structures or assemblies, including biologically relevant protein structures or assemblies, from IMS-MS data alone. The systems and methods perform a comprehensive conformational analysis of a molecule or molecular assembly, predict IMS-MS spectra for the molecule or molecular assembly, and report structures that best explain experimental spectra for the molecule or molecular assembly. |
| US10605772B2 |
Analytical tool and analytical system
An analytical tool for use in analysis of a sample is provided. The analytical tool includes a first unit and a second unit. The first unit has an analysis portion where analysis is performed. The second unit, configured to be coupled with the first unit, has a liquid reservoir for confining a particular liquid used for the analysis of the sample. When the first unit and the second unit are coupled, a fluid passage for conducting the particular liquid from the liquid reservoir into the first unit is formed by only a part of the first unit, or only a part of the second unit, or a combination of respective parts of the first unit and the second unit. |
| US10605770B2 |
Chemical coating of microwell for electrochemical detection device
The described embodiments may provide a method of fabricating a chemical detection device. The method may comprise forming a microwell above a CMOS device. The microwell may comprise a bottom surface and sidewalls. The method may further comprise applying a first chemical to be selectively attached to the bottom surface of the microwell, forming a metal oxide layer on the sidewalls of the microwell, and applying a second chemical to be selectively attached to the sidewalls of the microwell. The second chemical may lack an affinity to the first chemical. |
| US10605769B2 |
Sensing device and biological detection method
A sensing device including a transistor, at least one response electrode, and a receptor is provided. The transistor includes a gate end, a source end, a drain end, and a semiconductor layer. The source end and the drain end are located on the semiconductor layer, and the gate end is located between the source end and the drain end. The at least one response electrode is disposed opposite to the gate end of the transistor and spaced apart from the transistor. The receptor is bonded onto the at least one response electrode. When a voltage is applied to the at least one response electrode, an electric field between the at least one response electrode and the gate end of the transistor is F, and F≥1 mV/cm. |
| US10605763B2 |
Method of reducing output degradation of gas sensor
A gas sensor includes a sensor element made of an oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte, at least one electrode provided to the sensor element so as to contact a measurement gas, and a controller configured to control the gas sensor. The sensor element is heated, by a heater provided to the sensor element, at a temperature higher than an operating temperature set in advance for a predetermined time period at start of the gas sensor, and then the temperature of the sensor element is decreased to the operating temperature. |
| US10605761B2 |
Electrochemical biosensor based on aptamer/nano silver probe and EXO I enzyme
A electrochemical biosensor based on an aptamer/nano silver probe and an EXO I enzyme. Nano silver nanoparticles having the functions of identifying a target object and generating electrochemical signals and modified by an aptamer are used as a biological probe for detecting target biomolecules, under the initiation of the target object and the assistance of a complementary probe and the EXO I enzyme cyclic shear amplification, and by means of the DNA complementary pairing principle, the probe can be gathered on the surface of a gold electrode, the larger the concentration of the target biomolecules is, the larger the gathering degree of the induced aptamer/nano silver probe is, and meanwhile an EXO I exonuclease target cyclic amplification strategy is introduced in the identification process of the target object, so that the electrochemical biosensor can sensitively and efficiently detect target biological substances. |
| US10605759B2 |
Verifying operation of a meter
A method of verifying operation of a meter for reading electrochemical test devices, includes obtaining a reference output signal indicative of a response generated at an electrochemical test device when the electrochemical test device reacts with a reference test fluid; applying with the meter an algorithm to the reference output signal so as to obtain a reference test result, wherein the algorithm is for use in estimating an unknown concentration of an analyte in a sample of the reference test fluid; and determining whether the reference test result is valid so as to verify operation of the meter. |
| US10605756B2 |
System and method of detecting explosive compounds based on rapid deflagration and differential micro-calorimetry
An explosive detection system for detecting explosive trace in a sample includes a detection unit, and a processing unit. The detection unit that receives a desorbed sample includes a first heater, a second heater, a first resistance temperature detector (RTD), a second RTD, and an amplifier. The first heater is exposed to the desorbed sample. The first heater and the second heater are supplied with specific voltage for three or more experiments. The first RTD and the second RTD measure changes in resistance due to heating of the first heater and the second heater to calculate voltages across the first RTD and the second RTD. The amplifier amplifies the voltages to calculate a differential voltage for each of the three or more experiments, and converts the differential voltage into a digital signal. The processing unit is configured to process the digital signal to detect explosive trace in the desorbed sample. |
| US10605736B2 |
Optical pathology systems and methods
An optical imaging method for analyzing an ex vivo tissue sample of a subject is provided. The method includes obtaining the ex vivo tissue sample, preparing the ex vivo tissue sample onto a sample receptacle of an optical imaging system, and emitting excitation light toward the ex vivo tissue sample. The method also includes acquiring imaging data of light emitted by the ex vivo tissue sample in response to the excitation light, analyzing the imaging data to determine whether the ex vivo tissue sample contains pathologic tissue, and generating an output indicating to an operator whether the ex vivo tissue sample contains pathologic tissue. |
| US10605734B2 |
Systems and methods for genetic sequencing
A device including a transparent layer defining a surface exposed to a flow volume and to secure a target polynucleotide template and a detector structure secured to the transparent layer and including a plurality of detectors to detect a signal emitted during nucleotide incorporation along the target polynucleotide template. |
| US10605733B1 |
Light sheet imaging flow cytometer
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for cellular imaging and identification through the use of a light sheet flow cytometer. In one implementation, a light sheet flow cytometer may include a light source configured to emit light having one or more wavelengths, at least one optical element configured to form a light sheet from the emitted light, a microfluidic channel configured to hold a sample, and an imaging device. The imaging device may be adapted to forming 3-D images of the sample such that identification tags attached to the sample are visible. |
| US10605728B2 |
Monitoring probe
A monitoring probe is for monitoring a fluid inside a process system. The probe has a first portion comprising a plurality of optical sensors provided along a waveguide for monitoring a plurality of measurands from the fluid, wherein each optical sensor is configured to monitor at least one measurand from the fluid. The first portion of the probe is elongate and is configured to be inserted through an aperture of the process system into a chamber of the process system such that the optical sensors are in communication with the fluid. The probe further has an attachment element for securing the probe to the process system. |
| US10605722B2 |
Metrology system calibration refinement
Methods and systems for matching measurement spectra across one or more optical metrology systems are presented. The values of one or more system parameters used to determine the spectral response of a specimen to a measurement performed by a target metrology system are optimized. The system parameter values are optimized such that differences between measurement spectra generated by a reference system and the target system are minimized for measurements of the same metrology targets. Methods and systems for matching spectral errors across one or more optical metrology systems are also presented. A trusted metrology system measures the value of at least one specimen parameter to minimize model errors introduced by differing measurement conditions present at the time of measurement by the reference and target metrology systems. Methods and systems for parameter optimization based on low-order response surfaces are presented to reduce the compute time required to refine system calibration parameters. |
| US10605716B2 |
Particle counting apparatus, particle counting method, and particle containing sample
A particle counting apparatus is provided that includes: a droplet discharger configured to discharge a droplet containing at least one luminescent particle capable of emitting light upon receiving light; a light irradiator configured to irradiate the droplet discharged by the droplet discharger with light; at least one light receiver configured to receive light emitted by the at least one luminescent particle irradiated with the light emitted by the light irradiator; and circuitry configured to count luminescent particles contained in the droplet based on the light received by the at least one light receiver, the circuitry being configured to measure a presence or absence of the luminescent particles contained in the droplet; and to measure a number of the luminescent particles contained in the droplet. |
| US10605714B2 |
Image processing device, fine particle sorting device, and image processing method
Provided are: an image processing device; a fine particle sorting device; and an image processing method, in which electric charge can be easily and accurately applied to a droplet.An image processing device including: a control unit adapted to set a light source lighting delay time to control a light source, the light source lighting delay time indicating a time from a time point when a fine particle in fluid is detected by a detection unit until a time point when the light source is turned on for the fine particle included in a droplet formed from the fluid; a processing unit adapted to identify positional information of the fine particle on the basis of an image of the fine particle acquired in accordance with lighting of the light source during the set light source lighting delay time; and a recording unit adapted to record, in a correlated manner, the positional information identified in the processing unit and the light source lighting delay time. The processing unit determines, as a drop delay time, a light source lighting delay time correlated to target positional information that is predetermined positional information, and the drop delay time indicates a time from the time point when the fine particle is detected by the detection unit until the droplet is formed from the fluid containing the fine particle. |
| US10605712B2 |
Assembly for determining the permeation rate of a sample
The invention relates to an assembly for determining the permeation rate of a sample for at least one permeate, in particular water vapor, wherein multiple detectors are arranged in a row or in a row and column arrangement for the spatially resolved spectral analysis of electromagnetic radiation within a wavelength interval. The detectors are connected to an electronic evaluation unit and are arranged such that electromagnetic radiation emitted from a broadband radiation source is incident on the detectors either after being reflected by the surface of the sample, by a layer formed on the sample, or by the surface of a layer within the sample, and/or after passing through a sample which is transparent to the electromagnetic radiation. The irradiation is carried out such that a homogeneous intensity of the electromagnetic radiation is maintained on a surface, by means of which the electromagnetic radiation is reflected or through which the radiation is transmitted. The electronic evaluation unit is designed such that the detector measurement signals detected in a spatially- and wavelength-resolved manner can be detected within a wavelength interval for individual location points which are arranged on a specifiable surface of the sample. Each of the measurement signals detected at multiple positions are assigned to a sub-region of the detected surface (hypercube), and a data reduction process is carried out for all of the detected surface sub-region measurement signals which are detected in a wavelength-resolved manner, wherein informative features are selected and can be used together with a previously ascertained regression model, which is stored in an electronic storage device, in order to draw a conclusion regarding a corresponding permeation rate, said regression model being generated using the feature sets, which are obtained analogously, of samples with permeation rates which have been ascertained using another measurement method with a higher degree of measurement precision. |
| US10605708B2 |
Collection of suspended cells using a transferable membrane
Devices, methods, and kits directed towards collecting and preparing cells using a separable sample collection layer may be configured to collect or treat cells from a liquid sample with mechanisms for easy transfer of the cells prior to analysis or imaging. The separable sample collection layer may comprise a porous membrane that cells may be collected on, and one or more support layers comprising tape with one or more adhesive coatings and release liner. The devices, methods and kits may be configured with support layers comprising cutouts that form vertically or horizontally oriented microchannels for efficiently removing undesirable liquid. Following collection and/or treatment, cells collected onto the porous membrane may be adhered to another surface for further processing or analysis. |
| US10605707B2 |
Method of removing floatation liquid
A method of removing a floatation liquid from between a microscope slide and a paraffin embedded biological specimen including position the microscope slide with the paraffin embedded biological specimen floated thereon onto a slide support element. The slide support element is rotated to cause the microscope slide and the paraffin embedded biological specimen to move in a way that causes the floatation liquid disposed between the microscope slide and the paraffin embedded biological specimen to be removed from between the microscope slide and the paraffin embedded biological specimen. |
| US10605703B1 |
Pressurized gas supply system
Systems for supplying pressurized air. The air feed apparatus comprises a dryer for chilling pressurized air and thereby removing humidity from the pressurized air. The dryer comprises a condenser assembly which has a condenser block and an active cooling element. The condenser block is made of metal and has an extended, serpentine passageway therein. The passageway has an inlet and outlet allowing the pressurized air to be passed through the passageway. The passageway also has a drain allowing condensed moisture to flow from the passageway. The active cooling element is mounted to the surface of the condenser block so that it can absorb heat from the condenser block. |
| US10605700B2 |
Fatigue to fracture medical device testing method and system
A method of determining the endurance limit of an implantable medical device is disclosed. The method utilizes a mock vessel that has a compliance that is higher or lower than the normal compliance of a human vessel for which the device is to be used. The device is deployed into the mock vessel and a curable liquid is used to form a layer over the device on the surface of the lumen of the mock vessel. High pressure pulsatile pressurization is applied to the lumen of the mock vessel to cause a failure of the implantable medical device. The amount and cycles of pressure necessary to cause a failure may be used to determine the endurance limit of the implantable medical device. |
| US10605696B2 |
Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) with integrated, retractable launch cable
The present invention is an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) with an integrated Launch Cable that has a retractable lead, designed to work as a standalone instrument, or under the control of an external device such as a smartphone, tablet, PC, or server.The first characterized feature of this invention is the integration of the OTDR and Launch Cable in one housing where the spool of the aforementioned Launch Cable can rotate and is spring-loaded relative to the aforementioned housing, and is equipped with a flying lead that can be extracted from or retracted back into the aforementioned housing under spring tension, or where the spool of the aforementioned Launch Cable is affixed to the aforementioned housing and equipped with a flying lead that can be manually unwrapped from and wrapped back into the aforementioned housing; the OTDR and Launch Cable are attached, for example using standard fiber optic connectors, so that the Launch Cable can be easily replaced in the field by a user with no special tools.The second characterized feature of this invention is to integrate a wireless transmitting and receiving device into the OTDR module, which can receive setup and other commands from, and send instrument status and test results to an external device.The advantages of such a device are: the ability to conveniently hold, place, or hang the instrument as a single unit while in use; the ability to place the instrument into its carry case without disconnecting the launch cable, thus reducing the number of connection, cleaning, and inspection steps that must be performed each time the instrument is removed from its carry case for use and reducing wear on the OTDR test port and launch cable (OTDR end) connectors; the ability to remove and replace Launch Cable module in the field without special tools should it become damaged or if the user wants a different connector type; the ability to use an external device to analyse and format test results and provide additional networking functions; the ability to move processing functions to the external device, which in turn allows the use of lower power, lower cost processors in the OTDR to reduce cost and increase battery life. The present invention also includes a special embodiment in which the OTDR module is physically located within the Launch Cable module so that the overall device becomes more compact, and more resistant to drops and other external impacts. |
| US10605693B2 |
Reaction force measuring device, degradation diagnosing method and degradation diagnosing device
Provided is a reaction force measuring device comprising: a receiving portion 12; a movable portion 13 arranged in a manner spaced from the receiving portion 12 and capable of moving toward the receiving portion 12, the movable portion having a sandwiching space a formed between itself and the receiving portion 12, into which sandwiching space a hose H can be inserted from a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the hose; and a measuring portion 14 configured to measure a reaction force of the hose H generated when the hose is pressed and applied with a load as the movable portion 13 moves toward the receiving portion 12. |
| US10605690B2 |
Weight splitting control system
A measuring machine feeds imbalance data of the workpiece to a solution processor. The associated memory defines a model data structure to store the imbalance data and also store data indicative of the geometry of the workpiece, where the model data structure stores workpiece geometry data representing the location of at least one workpiece modification site, referenced to at least one predetermined reference frame. The solution processor is programmed to execute a solver program that seeks at least one solution to reduce the imbalance, using the model data structure as solver constraints. The solution processor outputs at least one solution as imbalance reduction data representing the location of at least one workpiece modification site together with a datum indicative of a weight to be added to or removed from the workpiece at the modification site. A workpiece modification machine has a workpiece modification processor that uses the output of the solution processor to control a machine that physically modifies the workpiece to reduce imbalance, by adding or removing material. |
| US10605684B2 |
Multi-transducer modulus, electronic apparatus including the multi-transducer modulus and method for manufacturing the multi-transducer modulus
A transducer modulus, comprising: a supporting substrate; a cap, which is arranged on the supporting substrate and defines a chamber therewith; a pressure transducer in the chamber; an acoustic transducer in the chamber; and a processing chip, or ASIC, operatively coupled to the pressure transducer and to the acoustic transducer. The pressure transducer and the acoustic transducer are arranged on top of one another to form a stack. |
| US10605682B1 |
MEMS unpowered pressure sensor
A MEMS unpowered pressure sensor device including a substrate, a flexible membrane operatively connected to the substrate, and a cantilever beam operatively connected to the substrate and suspended over the flexible membrane. The flexible membrane is configured to deform towards the cantilever beam upon pressure applied such that the deformed flexible membrane makes contact with the cantilever beam. The device may include a plurality of bond pads arranged around the flexible membrane. Each of the plurality of bond pads may include its own cantilever beam forming an array of a plurality of cantilever beams. The plurality of cantilever beams includes beams of different lengths. The device may include at least one bond pad on the substrate and over the flexible membrane. The cantilever beam may extend from at least one bond pad. The flexible membrane may deform in a substantially dome shape. |
| US10605681B2 |
High pressure processing pressure sensor
A pressure sensor and its use for visually determining whether a preselected pressure threshold has been achieved, for example during high pressure processing treatment of a foodstuff. The pressure sensor includes a contained color-changing system having a dye, a developer, and a solvent; upon achievement of the preselected pressure threshold, the dye and the developer interact, resulting in a visible color change. Further, the visible color change can be retained upon a decrease in pressure and upon an increase in temperature, thereby effectively recording the achievement of the preselected pressure threshold during the high pressure processing treatment. |
| US10605679B2 |
Pressure sensor
A pressure sensor is disclosed. The pressure sensor includes a common electrode, sensitized electrodes, mountain-shaped pressure-sensitive layers, and thin-film transistors. The common electrode is formed as a layer. The sensitized electrodes are arranged in a matrix opposing the common electrode. The mountain-shaped pressure-sensitive layers are respectively formed over the sensitized electrodes on a side close to the common electrode. The thin-film transistors are disposed to correspond to the sensitized electrodes on sides of the sensitized electrodes opposite to the common electrode. A distance between the sensitized electrodes and an outer edge of a contact surface at which the common electrode and the mountain-shaped pressure-sensitive layers contact gradually becomes narrower when, due to pressing force applied to the common electrode toward the mountain-shaped pressure-sensitive layers and the sensitized electrodes, the contact surface expands outward from central portions of the mountain-shaped pressure-sensitive layers when viewed in plan. |
| US10605676B2 |
Heater-assisted voltage calibration of digital temperature sensors
A method includes: calculating a first calibration temperature based on a first ratio of a known external voltage to a delta voltage that is a difference between first and second base-emitter voltages of first and second sensing transistors, calculating a first sensed temperature based on a second ratio of the first base-emitter voltage to the delta voltage, adjusting one or more temperature fitting parameters based on a comparison of the first sensed temperature with the first calibration temperature; activating the on-chip heater; calculating a second calibration temperature based, at least in part, on a third ratio of the known external voltage to the delta voltage, calculating a second sensed temperature based on a fourth ratio of the first base-emitter voltage to the delta voltage, adjusting at least one of the one or more temperature fitting parameters based on a comparison of the second sensed temperature with the second calibration temperature. |
| US10605675B2 |
Air temperature sensor
A total air temperature sensor can include an airfoil portion. The airfoil portion can an inlet and an outlet through which a diverted airflow path can flow. The total air temperature sensor can include a temperature sensor located within a housing defining the total air temperature sensor and a sheath surrounding the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor can be configured to take a total temperature of the diverted airflow path. |
| US10605674B1 |
Determining cold-chain shipment packaging
Various techniques are described to compensate for weather and other extraneous temperature conditions along a transit route when preparing a product for cold-chain shipment packaging. The origin and destination of the shipment may be determined to calculate one or more transit routes, which may include each stage along each transit route. Weather data may be received from one or more sources to build a weather database for one or more locations, which may be used to generate a temperature profile indicating the expected temperature and duration at each stage of transit to which the cold-chain shipment will be exposed. Thermodynamic calculations may then be performed in accordance with the temperature profile to determine the best available packaging option to prevent the product's temperature from falling outside of a desired or mandatory cold-chain temperature range. |
| US10605671B2 |
Chromatograph data processing device, chromatograph database, chromatograph data processing method, and program for chromatograph data processing device
To provide a chromatograph data processing device and the like that can estimate and calculate a retention index or a retention time that would be measured by performing programmed-temperature analysis with any desired rate of temperature increase from known retention indices measured by programmed-temperature analysis, a receiving unit that receives a rate of temperature increase, an RI-r relationship storage unit that stores an RI-r relationship, the RI-r relationship being a relationship between a retention index and a rate of temperature increase and being identified based on a plurality of retention indices with respect to different rates of temperature increase and the corresponding rates of temperature increase, and a retention index calculation unit that calculates an estimated retention index based on the RI-r relationship, the estimated retention index being a retention index corresponding to the received rate of temperature increase received by the receiving unit. |
| US10605670B2 |
Method for determining a performance index of a cooking vessel representative of the homogeneity of temperature
A method determines a performance index of a cooking vessel subjected to a heating power, the index being representative of the capacity of the vessel to distribute the heating power in a homogeneous manner, the vessel including a bottom and a lateral wall furnished with an external face. The method includes a) subjecting the bottom of the vessel to a heating system, b) measuring and recording at regular time intervals the temperature at least three points of predetermined altitude of the external face until the stabilization of at least one of the measured temperatures at each time interval at the level of the at least three points, c) calculating and recording in the course of the time taken for the temperature of the external face to rise, the difference between the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature measured, d) determining the performance index based on the calculations and recordings. |
| US10605663B2 |
Fourier domain dynamic correction method for complex optical fringes in laser spectrometers
A method is provided for Fourier domain dynamic correction of optical fringes in a laser spectrometer. The method includes Fourier transforming a background spectrum contaminated with the optical fringes to obtain baseline fringes in a frequency domain. The method includes partitioning the baseline fringes in the frequency domain using bandpass filtering to obtain partitioned baseline fringes. The method includes reconstructing the partitioned baseline fringes as separate spectra using an inverse Fourier transform. The method includes constructing a fitting model to approximate the background spectrum by assigning a first and a second free parameter to each of partitioned baseline fringe components to respectively allow for drift and amplitude adjustments during a fitting of the fitting model. The method includes applying the fitting model to a newly acquired spectrum to provide an interpretation of the newly acquired spectrum having a reduced influence of spectral contamination on concentration retrieval. |
| US10605661B2 |
Image capturing with filters of overlapping passbands
An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing device that captures an image of light from a subject, the light passing through each of wavelength band filters having invisible wavelengths as passbands, in which parts of the passbands of the filters whose center wavelengths are adjacent to each other mutually overlap, and a control unit that causes the image capturing device to capture an image of the light from the subject on which a first irradiation light is irradiated, the first irradiation light having a first spectral distribution in which parts of the respective passbands of the filters overlap with one another, and causes the image capturing device to capture an image of the light from the subject on which a second irradiation light is irradiated, the second irradiation light having a second spectral distribution in which parts of the respective passbands of the filters overlap with one another. |
| US10605657B2 |
Scanner photometer and methods
Some embodiments include a scanning module with an optical reader coupled to a moveable carriage configured to move the optical reader in a first direction. In some embodiments, the optical reader includes excitation sources, emission detectors, emission energy conditioning elements, and a tape drive configured and arranged to selectively advance a tape in a second direction which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Further, some embodiments include a bar code reading station positioned adjacent to the moveable carriage. Other embodiments include an objective lens. |
| US10605653B1 |
Ambient light detector dispenser security monitoring system
The invention is a dispenser security system which has an ambient light sensor to detect tampering with a fuel dispenser. The ambient light sensor will be used to detect the delta change in light over time. If the delta change occur within a certain criteria then a thief is determined to be occurring and an alarm or warning is sent out. The ambient light sensor is located within a control box within the fuel dispenser unit. |
| US10605652B2 |
Emitter module for an LED illumination device
An illumination device comprises one or more emitter modules having improved thermal and electrical characteristics. According to one embodiment, each emitter module comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured for producing illumination for the illumination device, one or more photodetectors configured for detecting the illumination produced by the plurality of LEDs, a substrate upon which the plurality of LEDs and the one or more photodetectors are mounted, wherein the substrate is configured to provide a relatively high thermal impedance in the lateral direction, and a relatively low thermal impedance in the vertical direction, and a primary optics structure coupled to the substrate for encapsulating the plurality of LEDs and the one or more photodetectors within the primary optics structure. |
| US10605649B2 |
Adjustable load transmitter
The disclosure relates to an adjustable load transmitter for adjusting an alignment between planar members separated from each other by a gap. The load transmitter comprises a set of plates to be received inside the gap, the set comprising two rotatable plates and being adapted for transmitting a load via a load transmission path between the planar members. The load transmission path comprises the rotatable plates. Each of the plates comprises two flat, non-parallel contact faces, and one of the contact faces of the first rotatable plate is in permanent surface contact with one of the contact faces of the second rotatable plate. The rotatable plates are adapted for being rotated relative to each other around one of their respective normal axes. |
| US10605647B2 |
Vibratory flowmeter test tones without ramp time
A meter verification method for a vibratory flowmeter (5) is provided, comprising vibrating a sensor assembly (10) of the vibratory flowmeter (5) with a plurality of test tones in a vibration mode using a driver (180), wherein the plurality of test tones is applied substantially instantly, in the absence of a ramp function. A driver (180) current is determined, and response voltage of pickoff sensors (170L, 170R) are determined for the vibration mode. The instantaneous frequency of the pickoff sensor (170L, 170R) signals is measured, and a filter is applied to isolate the response at each of the plurality of test tones. The filter is also applied to the instantaneous frequency measurements. The same delay is applied to the frequency measurements and the response at each of the test tones. A meter stiffness value (216) is generated using the current (230) and the response voltage (231), and proper operation of the vibratory flowmeter (5) is verified using the meter stiffness value (216). |
| US10605644B2 |
Complementary apparatus for measuring urea water level
Provided is a complementary apparatus for measuring a level of urea water includes an ultrasonic measurement unit installed inside a urea water tank to measure a level of urea water using an ultrasonic wave, an inductance measurement unit including a winding coil wound in a vertical direction inside the urea water tank and having a winding density varied toward one side, and measuring a level of urea water using inductance measured as a current is applied to the winding coil, a temperature measurement unit installed in the urea water tank and measuring a temperature, and a controller determining whether to operate the ultrasonic measurement unit or the inductance measurement unit according to the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit or selectively outputting a level of urea water measured by the ultrasonic measurement unit and the inductance measurement unit. |
| US10605641B2 |
Measuring device and method for determining a corrected mass flow and uses of the measuring device
A measuring device which has at least a first component, in which an integral measurement duct is provided or the first component forms in connection with additional components a measurement duct integrally in the measuring device. The measurement duct is provided for conducting a measured medium through the measuring device, characterized in that the first component has a first sensor for determining a first thermophysical property selected from thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and/or specific heat capacity of the measured medium, and wherein the measuring device has a second sensor, which vibrates and is provided for determining viscosity and/or density of the measured medium. The measured medium is conducted through the measurement duct from the first sensor to the second sensor. |
| US10605640B2 |
Apparatus and method for visualization of particles suspended in a fluid and fluid flow patterns using ultrasound
An apparatus and method for real-time visualization of particulate matter suspended in a static or flowing fluid and fluid flow patterns in a pipe, tube, conduit, or other container, are described. Ultrasonic scanning and detection of scattered sound from the particles in the fluid create a real-time image of the particles, or of flow patterns in the liquid. A mechanical wobbler directs a piezoelectric transducer over a chosen angle in an oscillatory manner. The transducer is operated in a pulse-echo mode wherein the same transducer detects the return signal from the target region through which particles are passing and/or a flow is present. The pulse-echo measurements are made rapidly and continuously during a single sweep of the transducer over the chosen angle. Received signals are processed in the ultrasound scanner electronics module and displayed as an image in real-time. |
| US10605638B2 |
Assembly installable in an air conditioning and/or heating system, air conditioning and/or heating system comprising the assembly and method of controlling the assembly
An assembly installable in an air conditioning and/or heating system of a room including a body (7) having an inlet opening (7a), an outlet opening (7z) and a channel (70) providing fluid communication between the inlet and outlet openings (7a, 7z). An orifice in the body (7) and shaped such that when a flow runs through the channel (70) between the inlet opening (7a) and the outlet opening (7z), a pressure difference is generated between the first region (7p) and the second region (7s) within the body (7), the first region (7p) being located upstream of the orifice, the second region (7s) downstream of the orifice. The assembly includes a meter (1) for detecting the pressure difference and a variator of at least one geometric feature of the orifice, the variator being able to arrange the orifice in different configurations, each corresponding to a respective geometric feature of the orifice. |
| US10605634B2 |
Taper pipe-shaped area flow meter using magnetostrictive distance measurement
A taper pipe-shaped area flow meter uses a magnetostrictive distance measurement method through which a flow rate may be accurately measured by measuring a height of a float through a magnetostrictive method. A taper pipe-shaped area flow meter using a magnetostrictive distance measurement method includes a taper pipe including an inlet at a lower portion thereof and an outlet at an upper portion thereof and formed in a taper shape having a diameter decreasing downward, a float in which a magnet is embedded and a height of the float is changed according to a flow rate in the taper pipe, a probe shaft in which a magnetrostrictive line is embedded and which is installed in the taper pipe and detects a position of the float through the magnetostrictive method, and a magnetostrictive distance measuring part, which is configured to apply a pulse to the probe shaft, receive a signal reflected by the magnet of the float, measure a position of the float, and calculate a flow rate from the position of the float. The taper pipe-shaped area flow meter using the magnetostrictive distance measurement method has a high accuracy because the magnetostrictive method is applied thereto and may inexpensively measure a flow rate by using a simple mechanical structure, and there is an advantage in that a measured value is provided as an electric signal and used in various fields such as a process control. |
| US10605633B2 |
Distributed sensor calibration
Methods, systems, and devices are described for calibrating a sensor of a distributed sensor system. More specifically, the described features generally relate to calibrating one sensor of such a system using information from one or more other sensors of the system. A calibration model may be determined based at least in part on a difference in geospatial location of the sensors. Further, in the case of one or both sensors being mobile, the difference in geospatial location of the sensors may vary over time such that different calibration models may apply to different portions of the sensed data. Also, the relative quality of the data sensed by the sensors may be taken into account for calibration (e.g., directionality of the calibration). |
| US10605625B2 |
Measuring system
A measuring system for determining the position of a transducer along a z-direction, having a semiconductor body having a surface, a back surface, at least one connection contact and at least one magnetic field sensor which is sensitive in the z-direction, a carrier having a front side, rear side and electrically conductive regions, a magnet for producing a magnetic field, having a first magnetic pole formed along a first surface and an axis of symmetry extending perpendicular to the first surface, wherein between at least one connection contact of the semiconductor body and at least one conductor track of the carrier, there is an electrical operative connection, the first surface of the magnet being arranged parallel to the z-direction and the axis of symmetry of the magnet being arranged perpendicular to the z-direction, the transducer having an end face facing the magnetic field sensor. |
| US10605624B2 |
Magnet-based angular displacement measuring system
A magnet-based angular displacement measuring system for detecting a rotational movement of a driveshaft. The magnet-based angular displacement measuring system includes the driveshaft which includes an axial first shaft end region. The axial first shaft end region includes a magnetically non-conductive material. An exciter unit is rotationally coupled to the axial first shaft end region of the driveshaft. A stationary sensor unit functionally cooperates with the exciter unit to detect a rotational movement of the driveshaft. |
| US10605623B1 |
No-backlash rotation measurement system
A rotation measurement system is shown and described herein. In some embodiments, the rotation measurement system comprises a pinion gear comprising an elastic material allowing the pinion gear to deform. The elastic deformation of the pinion gear provides a complete mesh such that there is no backlash between the pinion gear and a main gear when the pinion gear is pressed into the main gear. The pinion gear may be held in place with at least one spring pressing the pinion gear into the main gear. A sensor for measuring the rotation of the pinion gear may be decoupled from the pinion gear assembly by utilizing a Hall effect sensor to detect a magnetic field of a magnet disposed on a shaft coupled to the pinion gear. |
| US10605622B2 |
Magnetic detection device
To obtain a magnetic detection device which can detect a direction of movement of a magnetic moving body immediately right after a reset release of the magnetic detection device. The magnetic detection device includes a signal change detector which detects the peak, bottom, and gradient of an output signal of a first magnetoelectric conversion element group and the peak, bottom, and gradient of an output signal of a second magnetoelectric conversion element group, wherein a direction of movement of a magnetic moving body is detected based on the gradient of increase or decrease of one of the output signal or the output signal at the timing of a detection of the peak or bottom of the other. |
| US10605621B2 |
Method and device for determining a sensor signal
The present invention relates to the determining of a sensor signal. For example, an enveloping waveform of the signal from a rotational angle sensor can be reconstructed for this purpose. To this end, a predefined number of successively sampled values of a signal from a rotational angle sensor are multiplied with the elements of a weighting vector. On the basis of a measurement vector weighted in this way, an enveloping waveform of a signal curve from a rotational angle sensor can then be determined and, therefrom, a phase angle can be calculated. |
| US10605620B2 |
Method for detecting parasitic movements during static alignment of an inertial measurement unit, and associated detection device
The present invention concerns a method for detecting parasitic movements during static alignment of an inertial measurement unit (3), the method being characterised by steps of: receiving radio navigation measurements acquired (100) by a receiver (1) from signals previously transmitted by a set of radio navigation satellites (S), estimating (260) a movement of the inertial measurement unit from the acquired measurements, comparing (280) the estimated movement with a predefined threshold, indicating (290) a parasitic movement of the inertial measurement unit when the movement crosses the predefined threshold, in which the estimation (260) of the movement of the inertial measurement unit (3) from the acquired measurements comprises the following steps, implemented by the data processing unit for each satellite: calculating (262) a position variation from a phase of a first radio navigation signal transmitted by the satellite and received by the receiver at an initial reception time, and from a phase of a second radio navigation signal emitted by the satellite and received by the receiver at a subsequent reception time, estimating (264) a movement of the receiver relative to the satellite between the initial reception time and the subsequent reception time, calculating (266) a deviation between the calculated position variation and the estimated movement of the receiver relative to the satellite, the estimated movement of the inertial measurement unit depending on this deviation. |
| US10605619B2 |
Precision calibration method of attitude measuring system
A precision calibration method of attitude measuring systems is provided. The precision calibration method of attitude measuring systems includes the following steps: calibrating a zero-deviation, a scale coefficient, and a non-orthogonal angle between axes of an accelerometer to the attitude measuring system via an ellipsoid fitting model (S1); compensating original data of the accelerometer using a calculated ellipsoid parameter (S2); calibrating an electronic compass via the ellipsoid fitting model according to compensated accelerometer data (S3); compensating original electronic compass data by the calculated ellipsoid parameter (S4); calculating an attitude according to the compensated data of the accelerometer and compensated data of the electronic compass (S5). The above steps of the method have a reliable calibration result and a high precision with a less time consumption of calibration. |
| US10605614B2 |
Generation of route network data for movement
A method for generating route network data for movement includes calculating a movable area in a place for a target type of movement using a space model of the place and an object model for the target type. The method also includes building network structure for route network data of the place using the movable area for the target type, in which the network structure includes a plurality of nodes and a plurality of links representing routes within the place. The method further includes updating the network structure by shifting a node to orient a link connected to the node toward any one of predetermined directions under a condition relating to an initial position of the node. |
| US10605613B2 |
System and method for facilitating location of driver-participants of car transportation systems
A system and method for facilitating location of driver-participants in car transportation systems is provided. The system includes a network-independent signal emitting device and an electronic device, each in communication with a car transportation system. The signal emitting device corresponds to a driver-participant of the car transportation system while the electronic device corresponds to a passenger-participant of the car transportation system. The signal emitting device is configured to transmit a signal including location data. The signal includes a unique identifier that associates the signal emitting device with the driver-participant of the car transportation system. The electronic device is configured to receive the signal and display the driver-participant's location. A logic is configured to recognize the unique identifier transmitted by the signal emitting device, ascertain the location of the signal emitting device based on the location data transmitted by the signal, and direct the passenger-participant to that location. |
| US10605612B2 |
Method for incorporating a dynamic object into a digital map of a highly automated vehicle (HAV)
An evaluation unit obtains from sensors in a roadway surface respective overlap signals (a) transmitted by the sensors via a communications interfaces of the sensors and (b) that include respective identifications of the sensors and information as to whether the respective sensors are currently overlapped by any dynamic objects above the sensors on the roadway surface, where the sensors are associated with respective geographical positions; ascertains a respective position of each of the at least one dynamic object situated on the roadway on the basis of the overlap signals in the form of a local environmental model of the road section; and transmits the local environmental model to the HAV in the form of a digital map identifying the at least one dynamic object at one or more respective positions of the map corresponding to the ascertained at least one respective position. |
| US10605610B2 |
Apparatus and methods for reducing data transmission in wireless client-server navigation systems
Methods and apparatus reduce data transmission in a wireless client-server navigation system. A request for data representative of a map-related feature is received at a server from a mobile unit. Data describing the feature is obtained in the form of line segments interconnecting points having coordinates. An operation is performed on the data to generate data representing the feature in a data-reduced format, and the reduced-format data is forwarded to the mobile unit. The operation may include receiving map data; partitioning the map into tiles; designating a reference point within each tile; representing data points as offsets from the reference points. Alternatively, the operation may include approximating the feature with a curve. In a further alternative embodiment, the operation may include removing one or more of the points such that the feature is represented with line segments interconnecting the remaining points. |
| US10605608B2 |
Performing navigation tasks using grid codes
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for selecting actions to be performed by an agent interacting with an environment. In one aspect, a system comprises a grid cell neural network and an action selection neural network. The grid cell network is configured to: receive an input comprising data characterizing a velocity of the agent; process the input to generate a grid cell representation; and process the grid cell representation to generate an estimate of a position of the agent in the environment; the action selection neural network is configured to: receive an input comprising a grid cell representation and an observation characterizing a state of the environment; and process the input to generate an action selection network output. |
| US10605604B2 |
Method and apparatus for calculating rotation angle of device
A device configured to determine a rotation angle with respect to a proceeding direction includes an accelerometer configured to obtain acceleration information related to movements of the device; a storage unit configured to store the acceleration information; and a controller configured to transform coordinates of the acceleration information, filter the acceleration information on the transformed coordinates, and determine the rotation angle of the device with respect to the proceeding direction of the device by using gravitational acceleration information on the transformed coordinates. The gravitational acceleration information is derived by using information about a time point when a vertical acceleration component at the transformed coordinates of the device has a maximum value, from among the acceleration information. |
| US10605603B2 |
Navigation systems and methods
A navigation method includes imaging a first celestial object with an imaging device and calibrating the pointing of the imaging device to position of the first celestial object in the image. A second celestial object and a satellite are imaged and position of the platform determined using position of the conjunction of the second celestial object and the satellite in the image of the second celestial object and satellite. Navigation systems are also described. |
| US10605602B2 |
Surveying system
A system is disclosed that comprises a camera module and a control and evaluation unit. The camera module is designed to be attached to the surveying pole and comprises at least one camera for capturing images. The control and evaluation unit has stored a program with program code so as to control and execute a functionality in which a series of images of the surrounding is captured with the at least one camera; a SLAM-evaluation with a defined algorithm using the series of images is performed, wherein a reference point field is built up and poses for the captured images are determined; and, based on the determined poses, a point cloud comprising 3D-positions of points of the surrounding can be computed by forward intersection using the series of images, particularly by using dense matching algorithm. |
| US10605599B2 |
Gradient sensor device
A gradient sensor device includes a support structure providing a surface, and at least three particle motion sensors coupled with and/or arranged on the support structure to measure translational data in a first direction. The particle motion sensors have an arrangement that enables calculation of a spatial gradient of the translational data in a second direction different from the first direction. |
| US10605597B1 |
Electronic device and method for measuring distance using image thereof
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: an inertial measurement unit, a camera device, and a processor. The inertial-measurement unit is configured to detect a pitch angle of the electronic device. The camera device is configured to focus on a target object to capture an object image. The processor is configured to execute an image-distance-measuring program to perform the following steps: obtaining a lens-focal-length parameter corresponding to the object image from an operating system performed by the electronic device; calculating a plurality of terminal parameters corresponding to the pitch angle according to the lens-focal-length parameter and the pitch angle; converting the terminal parameters to a plurality of linear parameters; and calculating an object distance between the target object and the camera device according to a linear equation of the linear parameters, and the upper focusing distance, and the lower focusing distance. |
| US10605596B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring a size of a crystal grain, and method for fabricating a poly-silicon thin film
The disclosure discloses a method and apparatus for measuring a size of a crystal grain, and a method for fabricating a poly-silicon thin film. The method for measuring the size of the crystal grain includes: obtaining a grain morphology image of a crystalline region of a crystal, and drawing a grain interface diagram according to the grain morphology image; measuring at least one crystal grain in the grain interface diagram, and determining a transverse size and a longitudinal size of each measured crystal grain; and determining a transverse size and a longitudinal size of a crystal grain of the crystal according to the transverse size and the longitudinal size of each measured crystal grain. |
| US10605595B2 |
Biking activity recognition through combination of electric field sensing and accelerometer
An apparatus and method for determining a user activity include or define a plurality of baseline signatures, each baseline signature corresponding to a type of user activity and having data formed from a first data representing a varying static electric field and a second data representing motion. Data responsive to a varying static electric field is obtained from a first sensor, and data responsive to motion is obtained from a second sensor. The first data is combined with the second data, and the user activity is identified based on a comparison of the combined first and second data with the plurality of baseline signatures. |
| US10605594B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring thickness of electrolyte membrane
An electrolyte membrane thickness measurement apparatus includes a detecting medium supplying portion configured to emit a detecting medium, a detecting portion configured to detect a metal catalyst, and an analyzing unit. A thickness direction profile of a detection signal is generated by the detecting portion, and first and second inflection points are determined in the thickness direction profile based on the intensity of the detection signal by the analyzing unit. The distance between the first and second inflection points is evaluated as the thickness of the electrolyte membrane by the analyzing unit. |
| US10605593B2 |
Underwater laser based modeling device
An image acquisition unit for obtaining data to generate at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one underwater structure is disclosed. The image acquisition unit includes a unit body, a plurality of cameras, a first laser light device, and a second laser light device. The first laser light device can operate based on a first illumination setting. The second laser light device can operate based a second illumination setting. The first and second cameras can be configured to capture light during the first illumination setting and generate a first set of data representative of the first laser projecting on the at least one underwater structure at a predetermined scan rate. The third and fourth cameras can be configured to capture light during the second illumination setting and generate a second set of data representative of the second laser projecting on the at least one underwater structure at the predetermined scan rate. |
| US10605592B2 |
Method and arrangement for capturing coordinates of an object surface by triangulation
The disclosure relates to an arrangement and a method for capturing coordinates of an object surface by triangulation. At least two partial light patterns are generated representing a decomposition of a corresponding basic light pattern. The partial light patterns are separately projected onto the object surface, an image of the object surface is captured during the projection of one of the partial light patterns, and components of the total intensity of the captured images are ascertained. A balance of direct and indirect intensity components is established per image and for each pixel under the assumption that the indirect intensity components in all images are equal. A reflection image is established based on the direct and/or indirect intensity components which approximates the image that would be capturable during a projection of the basic light pattern without indirect intensity components. Based on the reflection image, coordinates of the object surface are ascertained. |
| US10605591B2 |
Shape measurement apparatus and shape measurement method
A shape measurement apparatus includes: a linear light source that includes a superluminescent diode and applies linear light spreading in a width direction of the strip-shaped body to a surface of the strip-shaped body; a screen on which reflected light of the linear light off the surface of the strip-shaped body is projected; an area camera that captures an image of the reflected light of the linear light projected on the screen; and an arithmetic processing apparatus that calculates the surface shape of the strip-shaped body using the captured image of the reflected light of the linear light captured by the area camera. |
| US10605587B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing laser point cloud data
A method and an apparatus for processing laser point cloud data includes obtaining laser point data to be used by a data receiver comprising an acquisition time; determining a timestamp for representing the acquisition time, and splitting the timestamp into a base timestamp and an offset timestamp; and storing the base timestamp and compressed laser point cloud data. Laser point cloud data output by a laser radar is compressed and comprises only offset timestamps corresponding to respective laser points. The base timestamp and the offset timestamp may be added to obtain the required synchronization precision timestamp, and the data is synchronized. The processing speed of a CPU or GPU for the laser point cloud data is improved while the timestamp precision reaches the precision required by synchronization of the laser point cloud data, and storage space is saved. |
| US10605584B2 |
Magnetic detection method
A computing device includes a first component comprising a magnetic field sensor with a sensing region and a second component comprising a magnetic portion. The computing device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the magnetic field sensor. In the computing device, the second component is movable between a first position relative to the first component, and one or more second positions relative to the first component, whereby the magnetic portion is positioned in the sensing region when the sensing portion is in the first position. The magnetic field sensor is configured for generating one or more first signals in response to detecting the magnetic portion within the sensing region. The controller is configured for generating a second signal in response to the first signals indicating the second component is in the first position. |
| US10605580B2 |
Retractable measuring and cutting device
Disclosed are various embodiments for a measuring and cutting device having, for example, a measuring tool disposed between a first handle component and a second handle component. The measuring tool may comprise a flat, non-flexible material having one or more rows of dimensions affixed thereon for performing quick measurements. The first handle is configured to join the second handle to form a uniform body. |
| US10605568B2 |
Measurement system
A measurement system according the current application facilitates the positioning of scope relative to a rifle or other firearm and the subsequent measurements needed to procure a ring or set of rings with which to mount the scope to the rifle. A base is attached to a rail of the rifle and the scope is placed in a holding ring. Spacers are placed between the base and the holding ring to locate the scope. The base, spacers and holding ring are removably attached to each other. |
| US10605567B1 |
Sighting device for handheld mortar system
A sighting assembly for a mortar employed in handheld mode. The sighting assembly is attached to the discharge end of a mortar tube by a mounting collar. The collar includes first and second distance indicator dials that employ a pointer to indicate the distance a mortar projectile will travel at different mortar angles and charges. The sighting assembly further includes structure allowing a compass to be locked in a housing by a first cam lever. The entire housing pivots about a cam bolt attached to a second cam lever that can lock the housing in a position parallel to the ground at any angle the mortar is positioned. This will allow a measurement of azimuth to a target to be taken. The azimuth and distance measurements can be used to deliver a mortar projectile to the target while keeping the target in the mortarman's line of sight. |
| US10605564B2 |
Storage case with pull handle for gun cleaning tool
A gun cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning tool and a storage case. The cleaning tool has a cleaning section and a pull cord having a distal end for pulling the cleaning section through a gun barrel. The storage case is configured for enclosing the cleaning tool. The storage case includes a substantially hollow container having an open top and a removable lid. The removable lid is selectively positionable between a closed configuration wherein it closes the open top, and an open configuration wherein it is free from the hollow container and serves as a pull handle for the cleaning tool. The removable lid includes a connection section for connecting to the distal end of the pull cord after the pull cord has been inserted through the gun barrel, and a handle section for gripping by a user to assist with pulling the cleaning tool through the gun barrel. |
| US10605562B2 |
Linear chamber magazine
A linear magazine for an air gun advances upon actuation of a cocking mechanism. The magazine carries multiple projectiles for the air gun and translates perpendicularly to the bore (i.e., barrel) of the air gun to advance to the next projectile. The magazine places a series of projectiles in line with the bore of the gun while serving as a chamber for the projectile and gun and sealing to the air orifice and barrel bore of the air gun. In one embodiment, each hole or chamber of the linear magazine is arranged in a single row. |
| US10605559B2 |
Archery bow stabilizer
An archery bow stabilizer includes an elongated tube formed of at least two concentric layers of alternating stiffness or rigidity. The layers are formed of different materials, one have a low degree of stiffness and the other having a higher degree of stiffness relative to the material of low stiffness. The low stiffness material is a natural fiber material and the high stiffness material is a metal or composite material. |
| US10605555B1 |
Trigger assembly
Provided is a crossbow trigger apparatus comprising a housing, a first lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a first pivot axis; a second lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a second pivot axis between an actuated orientation and an unactuated orientation; a third lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a third pivot axis between an actuated orientation and an unactuated orientation; a fourth lever operationally engaged with the housing to pivot about a fourth pivot axis between an actuated orientation and an unactuated orientation wherein the fourth lever comprises a fourth lever catch adapted to selectably engage the second lever to prevent the second lever from operating to move from the unactuated orientation of the second lever to the actuated orientation of the second lever when the fourth lever is in the unactuated orientation of the fourth lever. |
| US10605549B2 |
Firearm system
An adapter for an M240 machine gun to position the trigger housing assembly distally forward as well as an M240 machine gun with the trigger housing assembly positioned distally forward from the proximal end of the receiver. |
| US10605543B2 |
Heat transfer device having channels
The invention relates to a heat transfer device with channels for heat-absorbing media and channels for heat-emitting media, at least one of the channels having a textile structure with compressed and non-compressed regions. Whilst the compressed regions are disposed in the transition regions between the channels in order to improve the heat transfer to or across the channel wall, the non-compressed regions are disposed in the flow regions of the channels. This construction enables a large heat transfer to the heat transfer surface with simultaneously good heat conduction from the heat transfer surface to the separating surface. The invention likewise relates to heat exchangers with heat transfer devices of this type. |
| US10605539B2 |
Variable-conductance heat transfer device
A heat transfer device is provided for conducting heat from a heat source. The heat transfer device generally includes an evaporator for generating a vapor, a condenser in fluid communication with the evaporator, and a vapor flow restrictor interposed between the evaporator and the condenser, wherein the vapor flow restrictor can increase vapor pressure in at least a portion of the evaporator relative to vapor pressure in the condenser. |
| US10605535B2 |
Heat exchanger for contaminated fluids and subjected to strong variable heat load
Heat exchanger (100, 200) for cooling contaminated fluids and which are subjected to variable thermal load, by means of heat transfer to a receiving liquid and/or vapor fluid, said heat exchanger comprising a tube bundle consisting of a plurality of independent tubes (1), two plenums (9, 10, 109, 110), plates (12, 13, 112, 113), and characterized in that said independent tubes (1) comprise an inner tube (2, 102) in which the contaminated gas flows, and an outer tube (3, 103) being said inner tube (2, 102) and outer tube (3, 103) coaxial and where between the outer surface (2′, 102′) of the inner tube (2, 102) and the inner surface (31, 103′) of the outer tube (3, 103) is defined an annular passage G in which flows the receiving fluid and in that said inner tube (2, 102) is welded to the plate (12, 112) in a gas inlet section, while a gas outlet section is guided in a corresponding hole of the plate (13, 113), so that the inner tube (2, 102) expansion in an axial direction is not constrained. |
| US10605528B2 |
Three stage single pass drying apparatus for particulate materials
A single pass, multiple stage, rotary drum heat exchange dryer (22) is provided for drying products such as distillers grains and includes a tubular shell (64) with a moist product inlet (66), an opposed dried product outlet (70), and an internal drying chamber (78). The chamber (78) includes a convection drying first stage (80), and conductive drying final curing stage (82) an intermediate stage (84); the intermediate stage (84) is subdivided into a plurality of contiguous drying zones (86-92). The zones (86-92) include individual flighting assemblies (164) which are of substantially the same density and heat transfer ratios. |
| US10605525B2 |
Cleaning device and cleaning method
A cleaning device for removing organic liquid residues remaining on a surface of a display substrate, includes a decomposition unit, an atomization unit, a stripping unit and a collection unit; the decomposition unit is configured for changing molecular structures of the organic liquid residues to reduce the adhesive forces of the organic liquid residues on the display substrate; the atomization unit is configured for separating the organic liquid residues which has been treated by the decomposition unit from the surface of the display substrate; the stripping unit is configured for stripping the organic liquid residues which has been treated by the atomization unit from the surface of the display substrate; and the collection unit is configured for collecting the organic liquid residues stripped by the stripping unit. |
| US10605523B2 |
Process and apparatus for separating air by cryogenic distillation
A process comprises a first set of distillation columns and a second set of distillation columns, a low-pressure column of the first set being connected to a column operating at higher pressure of the second set by means of a gas arriving from the top of the column operating at a higher pressure and/or by means of a fluid arriving from the low-pressure column. |
| US10605521B2 |
Air purifier for refrigerator
A refrigerator and an air purifier for a refrigerator are provided. The air purifier may include a case configured to be mounted on an upper surface of a cabinet of a refrigerator and in which inlet holes and an outlet hole are formed, a plurality of fan motor assemblies provided inside of the case to force a flow of air, a plurality of filter assemblies mounted in the case to partition a space between the inlet holes and the plurality of fan motor assemblies and purify suctioned air, a controller that controls driving of the plurality of fan motor assemblies, and a gas sensor connected to the controller to detect harmful gas in a kitchen space. The controller may control driving of the plurality of fan motor assemblies through detection of the harmful gas by the gas sensor. |
| US10605519B2 |
Methods for dispensing and compacting insulation materials into a vacuum sealed structure
A method of forming an insulated structure for an appliance includes forming a structural enclosure having an outer wrapper and an inner liner and an insulating cavity defined therebetween, forming an insulating powder material, compacting the insulating powder material to form a pre-densified core material, disposing the pre-densified core material within an insulating cavity, wherein the insulating cavity is defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner and expressing at least a portion of the gas contained within the insulating cavity, wherein the insulating cavity is hermetically sealed to define a vacuum insulated structure. |
| US10605517B2 |
Refrigeration appliance comprising a delivery door
A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated inner space and a refrigeration appliance door for closing the refrigerated inner space. The refrigeration appliance door includes a dispenser area with a drink dispenser device on an exterior of the refrigeration appliance door. The refrigeration appliance door has a dispenser door and the dispenser door is constructed to close the dispenser area. |
| US10605516B2 |
Refrigerator appliance
A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet that defines a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber. A door is rotatably mounted to the cabinet at a front portion of the fresh food storage chamber. The door includes an outer casing. The outer casing includes a thermally insulated wall that defines a flexible chamber. The door also includes a front panel rotatably mounted to the outer casing such that the front panel permits access to the flexible chamber when the door is in the closed position. The refrigerator appliance also includes a sealed cooling system. The sealed cooling system includes a first evaporator in fluid communication with the flexible chamber and the fresh food chamber. The sealed system also includes a second evaporator in fluid communication with the freezer chamber. |
| US10605510B2 |
Apparatus for generation of high albedo ice
An apparatus for generating composite ice includes a water inlet system that receives water; a water treatment that operates on water delivered from the water inlet system, to provide treated water; a cooling system that operates on the treated water to generate ice; and an ice delivery system that outputs the generated ice. The water treatment system introduces a material that includes hollow particles to the water delivered from the water inlet system, the material being selected such that the generated ice, including light scattering centers created by the presence of the material, has an albedo greater than 0.15. |
| US10605507B1 |
Method and apparatus for measuring and improving efficiency in refrigeration systems
An apparatus for optimizing an efficiency of a refrigeration system, comprising means for measuring a refrigeration efficiency of an operating refrigeration system; means for altering a process variable of the refrigeration system during efficiency measurement; and a processor for calculating a process variable level which achieves an optimum efficiency. The process variables may include refrigerant charge and refrigerant oil concentration in evaporator. |
| US10605505B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for fluid management
A device comprises: a container; a first fitting coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to a first service port of a system and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a second service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the first service port to the second service port through the container while the system is running, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system. |
| US10605500B2 |
Heat pump device, air conditioner, and freezer
A heat pump device includes a compressor including a motor, a heat exchanger, an inverter, and an inverter control unit. The inverter control unit generates a drive signal for the inverter. When the compressor is heated, the inverter control unit applies, to the motor, a high-frequency voltage with which the motor cannot be rotationally driven; estimates a magnetic pole position indicating a stop position of a rotor of the motor; determines an amplitude and a phase of a voltage command based on an estimation result of the magnetic pole position and a necessary amount of heat, and generates a drive signal. |
| US10605495B1 |
Elegantly simple low-cost retrofit method and system for replacing a constant torque electronically commutated motor with a fix-speed permanent split capacitor motor
A system and method are provided to allow the replacement of a costly electrically commutated blower or fan motor with a less efficient motor such as a permanent split capacitor motor operating at a predetermined speed, without regard to the specific electrically commutated motor command signals or programming being used by the original equipment manufacturer. A retrofittable control board is employed to activate the replacement motor by energizing the replacement blower motor when an electrically commutated blower motor command signal is observed on any one of the signal lines which are continuously monitored simultaneously. |
| US10605492B2 |
Refrigeration cycle device
A refrigeration cycle device includes at least a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator and a plurality of compressors, a sealed casing of each of the compressors is disposed with a rotary compression mechanism part in communication with a low-pressure path and a motor part configured to drive the compression mechanism part, the low-pressure path is in communication with the evaporator, each of the compressors is further provided with an oil storage cavity, and a gas discharge path of at least one compressor is connected with the sealed casing of another compressor. |
| US10605491B2 |
Geothermal energy collection system
The disclosed technology includes methods of extracting geothermal energy, generally comprising the steps of: insertion of a thermal mass into a Heat Absorption Zone, absorbing heat in thermal mass, raising the thermal mass to a Heat Transfer Zone, and transferring the heat from the thermal mass. The acquired heat can be used to generate electricity or to drive an industrial process. The thermal mass can have internal chambers containing a liquid such as molten salt, and can also have structures facilitating heat exchange using a thermal exchange fluid, such as a gas or a glycol-based fluid. In some embodiments, two thermal masses are used as counterweights, reducing the energy consumed in bringing the heat in the thermal masses to the surface. In other embodiments, solid or molten salt can be directly supplied to a well shaft to acquire geothermal heat and returned to the surface in a closed loop system. |
| US10605488B1 |
Heat transfer device for solar heating
A method for improving the efficiency of a solar heating system based on absorbing heat from solar radiation into the outer surface of a concrete wall. The heat transfer device makes use of a fluid in a tube system to transfer heat from the outside of the wall to the inside of the wall. The inside wall is then used to heat air that is passed over it, and that air is then used to heat up a heat storage system. |
| US10605486B2 |
Tank-based and tankless water heater systems
A water heating system can include a first tank-based water heater having a first inlet line and a first outlet line, where the first inlet line provides unheated water to the first tank, and where the first outlet line draws heated water from the first tank. The system can also include a first tankless water heater having a second outlet line, where the second outlet line of the first tankless water heater provides the heated water to a first heated water demand. The system can also include a first valve that controls an amount of the unheated water flowing through the first inlet line to the first tank-based water heater. The system can further include a controller operatively coupled to the first valve, where the controller controls a position of the first valve based on the first heated water demand and a first capacity of the first tankless water heater. |
| US10605485B2 |
Water heater
A water heater having a casing (100) in which a burner body (1) and a fan case (2) are accommodated, wherein the burner body (1) includes a main burner body unit (12) having a flat burner (3) on a lower surface thereof, and an introducing unit (11) projected from an upper surface of the main burner body unit (12), wherein the introducing unit (11) has an inlet port (10) communicated with the fan case (2), and an fan installation surface (13) having the inlet port (10) is provided so as to face to a front direction or a diagonally front direction as viewed from a frontward direction. |
| US10605481B2 |
Systems and methods for replaceable multiple filter units
Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for replaceable multiple filter units. More specifically, embodiments describe replaceable filter units that are configured to simultaneously filter fresh and return air. |
| US10605479B2 |
Air-conditioning system
An air-conditioning system having exceptional security is provided. An air-conditioning system comprises a plurality of indoor units installed in a target space, a controller configured and arranged to control the actions of the plurality of indoor units, and a refrigerant leakage sensor configured and arranged to sense refrigerant leakage in the target space. Each of the indoor units has indoor fan. When the refrigerant leakage sensor has sensed refrigerant leakage, the controller configured and arranged to cause the indoor fan of the indoor unit that has received a refrigerant leakage signal to be driven at a predetermined first rotation speed, and cause the indoor fan of other indoor unit (emergency group indoor units) belonging to the same group as the aforementioned indoor unit to be driven at a predetermined second rotation speed. |
| US10605473B2 |
Intelligent LED bulb and vent method, apparatus and system
Apparatuses, methods and storage medium associated with an intelligent LED light apparatus are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an intelligent LED light apparatus may include a communication interface, a processor, a body that encases at least the communication interface and the processor, and a plurality of sensors of a plurality of sensor types disposed on the body. The processor may be configured to receive sensor data from the sensors, and transmit the sensor data or results from processing the sensor data to an external recipient. Further, for some embodiments, the intelligent LED bulb apparatus may further comprise LED lights, and the body further encases the LED lights. In other embodiments, the body may include a male connector to mate with a bulb receptor, and a female connector to mate with a LED bulb. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. |
| US10605472B2 |
Multiple adaptive geo-fences for a building
A building automation system may include a memory for storing a first geofence for a first building component and a second geofence for a second building component. A controller may be operably coupled to the memory and may be configured to cause an adjustment to operation of the first building component in response to a user's mobile device crossing the first geofence and may cause an adjustment to operation of the second building component in response to the user's mobile device crossing the second geofence. The controller may be configured to receive one or more current conditions and to adapt a size of the first geofence and/or a size of the second geofence based on the received one or more current conditions. |
| US10605467B2 |
Outdoor unit for air-conditioning apparatus and method of producing outdoor unit for air-conditioning apparatus
An outdoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus prevents dew condensation water from remaining at a lower portion of a heat exchanger and prevents the flow rate of air passing through the heat exchanger from being decreased, and a method of producing the outdoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus. The outdoor unit includes a housing including a bottom plate, and a frame at an upper end portion of the housing, a heat exchanger including a plurality of fins arranged in parallel at intervals and heat-transfer pipes penetrating the plurality of fins, and a support member including a first support portion engaged with the frame, a fourth support piece perpendicularly extending from the first support portion, and an engagement piece erected on the fourth support piece and holding the heat-transfer pipes, and the support member supports the heat exchanger such that the heat exchanger is away from the bottom plate. |
| US10605466B2 |
Heat Pump
A gas-side stop valve on the gas refrigerant side and a liquid-side stop valve on the liquid refrigerant side are provided in a package of an outdoor unit. A gas-side filter on the gas refrigerant side is mounted on the indoor unit side relative to the gas-side stop valve and inside the package of the outdoor unit. A liquid-side filter 9 on the liquid refrigerant side is mounted on the indoor unit side relative to the liquid-side stop valve and inside the package of the outdoor unit. As a result, it is not necessary to ensure a place for mounting the gas-side filter and the liquid-side filter at the time of installation on site and the workability can be improved. |
| US10605465B2 |
System and method for using alternative energy source for hot water heater storage tank
Appliances, such as hot water heaters, hot water heater controllers, and methods of operating such hot water heaters, that take into consideration the availability and capacity of alternative energy sources so that additional efficiencies can be realized by sensing the availability of an alternative energy source and adjusting the control algorithms used to control the use of the available electric power is provided. |
| US10605462B2 |
Main top of a cooktop appliance
A main top of a gas cooktop appliance defining vertical, lateral, and transverse directions includes a front edge, a bottom surface, a top surface, and a transition surface. The front and rear edges are spaced apart from one another along the transverse direction. The bottom surface is positioned between the front and rear edges along the transverse direction, and the bottom defines a first plurality of openings. The top surface is spaced apart from the bottom surface along the vertical direction, and the top surface surrounds a perimeter of the bottom surface. The top surface defines a second plurality of openings positioned between the bottom surface and the front edge along the transverse direction. The transition surface extends between the bottom surface and the top surface along the vertical direction, and is spaced apart from the front edge along the transverse direction. The transition surface also defines an opening. |
| US10605455B2 |
Combustion burner and boiler
In this combustion burner and boiler, interference of ignition in a flame stabilizer is suppressed and flame stabilizing performance is improved by providing: a fuel nozzle which ejects a fuel gas that is a mixture of pulverized coal and air; a combustion air nozzle which ejects a fuel gas combustion air from outside of the fuel nozzle; a secondary air nozzle which ejects secondary air from the outside of the combustion air nozzle; and a flame stabilizer which comprises a first flame stabilizer main body which is arranged at the leading end of the fuel nozzle and separated by a prescribed space from the inner wall surface of the fuel nozzle and which forms a ring shape having as the center an axial line along the ejection direction of the fuel gas. |
| US10605452B2 |
Gas combustor and safety switch thereof
A gas combustor comprises a gas container, a fuel gas controlling device, a housing, a piezoelectric device and a combustion device. The safety switch is slidably disposed in an opening of the housing and includes a slide member, a fasten member and a passive member, adjacent surfaces of the slide member and the fasten member are disposed with a connecting mechanism and a radial sliding mechanism, thereby enabling the slide member to perform a radial sliding motion towards the left or the right at the front end of the fasten member; a rear surface of the passive member is formed with a lock tenon abutted against a block tenon of the fuel gas controlling device, thereby forming a lucked status; when the slide member is pulled towards the left or the right, the lock tenon is released from the block tenon, thereby forming an unlocked status. |
| US10605431B2 |
Light guide illumination systems with enhanced light coupling
A face-lit waveguide illumination system employing a planar slab or plate of an optically transmissive material. A light source is optically coupled a linear optical element which is formed in or attached to a face of the waveguide and is configured to inject light at an angle permitting for light propagation by means of a total internal reflection. Light is propagated through the waveguide towards a predetermined direction in response to optical transmission and total internal reflection. Light extraction features located along the prevailing path of light propagation extract light from the waveguide and emit such light towards a surface normal direction. |
| US10605430B2 |
Light source for uniform illumination of a surface
Devices and methods for uniform illumination of a target surface are disclosed. A device assembly has a light source configured to be coupled to a mounting surface, and at least one reflector. The reflector is configured to be coupled to at least one of the light source or the mounting surface, and interposed between the light source and the mounting surface, the reflector having a reflective surface area and a plurality of curved reflective segments. The reflector is shaped and arranged relative to the light source such that the reflector directly intercepts and reflects a portion of light emitted by the light source to the target surface to thereby cause substantially uniform illumination of the target surface. The target surface has a surface area that is greater than the reflective surface area of the at least one reflector. |
| US10605428B2 |
Lighting unit for a motor vehicle headlight for generating at least two light distributions
The invention relates to a lighting unit for a motor vehicle headlight for generating at least two light distributions, wherein the lighting unit comprises: a first light source (1) for generating a first light distribution, a second light source (2) for generating a second light distribution, a reflector (3), an exit lens (4) and collimators (5, 6; 5, 6a, 6b, 6c) into which the light sources (1, 2) can feed light, wherein the reflector (3) deflects, in the direction of the exit lens (4), the light rays of the light beams (S1, S2) exiting the collimators (5, 6; 5, 6a, 6b, 6c), the reflector (3), exit lens (4) and collimators (5, 6; 5, 6a, 6b, 6c) are formed from a translucent body (100) in which light rays (S1, S2) propagate by means of total reflection, the reflector (3) has a first reflector surface region (30) which receives light exclusively from the at least one first light source (1), and the reflector (3) has a second reflector surface region (31) which receives light exclusively from the at least one second light source (2), and wherein the exit lens (4) has a first exit lens region (40) which receives light exclusively from the first reflector surface region (30), and the exit lens (4) has a second exit lens region (41) which receives light exclusively from the second reflector surface region (31), and wherein light irradiated via the first exit lens region (40) is imaged as a first light distribution and light irradiated via the second exit lens region (4) is imaged as a second light distribution. |
| US10605420B2 |
Lighting fixture
Lighting fixtures can have installation and mounting features that reduce the number of mounting screws that are readily visible or accessible from outside the lighting fixture. The lighting fixture can have an elongate housing, one or more light modules, first and second installation brackets, a plurality of J-bolts, and a cover. The only fastener(s) accessible from outside the housing of the lighting fixture can be one or more cover screws for securing the cover to the housing. The cover screw(s) can be positioned in inconspicuous locations and are not visible in plain view. |
| US10605417B2 |
Multi-function focusing flashlight
A multi-function flashlight that includes a flashlight body, an optic having a focusing portion and a non-focusing portion, a main LED positioned to direct light through the focusing portion, and one or more additional LEDs positioned to direct light through the non-focusing portion. A power source may be disposed within the flashlight body adapted to provide power to the main and additional LEDs, and a first control may be included that is configured to selectively provide power to the primary LED. |
| US10605416B2 |
Inline driver module for SSL lighting
An inline driver module includes an input connector, the input connector comprising a live contact and a neutral contact, the live contact configured to connect to a live line of an AC power socket, the neutral contact configured to connect to a neutral line of the AC power socket; an output connector, the output connector comprising a positive contact and a negative contact; and a driver module, the driver module disposed between the input connector and the output connector, the driver module comprising a driver housing and a driver PCB, a driver housing cavity defined within the driver housing, the driver PCB disposed within the driver housing cavity, the driver PCB connected in electrical communication with the live contact, the neutral contact, the positive contact, and the negative contact, the driver PCB configured to convert an AC power input from the AC power socket to a DC power output. |
| US10605415B2 |
LED tube lamp
A ballast-bypass light-emitting diode (LED) tube lamp includes at least a first and second external connection terminal, the first and second external connection terminals respectively connected to opposite sides of the ballast by-pass LED tube lamp. The tube lamp includes an LED module, configured to emit light in response to a driving current, and a power supply module, electrically connected to the first and second external connection terminals for receiving an AC driving signal and configured to provide the driving current to the LED module. The power supply module comprises a rectifying circuit, a filtering circuit, a driving circuit, and a circuit electrically connected to the driving circuit and configured to operate in response to whether a foreign external impedance is connected to the LED tube lamp. When part of the LED tube lamp is electrically connected to an external power source and the foreign external impedance is electrically connected to the LED tube lamp, the first circuit disables the driving circuit so as to limit the generation of the driving current to prevent the LED module from emitting light based on the driving current. When both ends of the LED tube lamp are electrically connected to an external power source and the foreign external impedance is not electrically connected to the LED tube lamp, the first circuit enables the driving circuit so as to not limit the generation of the driving current in order to allow the LED module to emitting light based on the driving current. |
| US10605413B1 |
Light emitting diode filament lamp with V-geometry
A light engine that includes electrical leads extending into a supporting stem and a filament assembly having a V-shaped geometry in electrical connection with the electrical leads. The filament assembly includes at least two light emitting diode (LED) filaments wherein a first end of the filament assembly is in electrical contact with the electrical leads and provides an apex portion of the V-shaped geometry, and a second end of the filament assembly opposite the first end has a second width greater than the first width of the apex portion. An electrically conductive pathway connects the at least two light emitting diode (LED) filaments at the second end of the filament assembly. |
| US10605409B2 |
Additively manufactured pressurization diffusers
Example implementations relate to Additive Manufacturing (AM) pressurization diffusers. An example diffuser includes an integral component configurable for receiving and diffusing pressurant. Particularly, the integral component includes multiple elements manufactured as a single-piece structure, including an inner filter, outer shell, and flange. The inner filter includes micro-diamond holes that enable pressurant received at an opening of the inner filter to diffuse out of the inner filter and subsequently through holes positioned in a shell surface of the outer shell. The flange can position the diffuser such that the opening of the inner filter is in pressurant communication with a pressurant source (e.g., opening of a tank) enabling the diffuser to receive and diffuse pressurant in a predefined pattern. For example, when the diffuser is positioned inside a tank, the diffuser can have a frustum configuration that helps diffuse pressurant upwards towards inner sidewalls of a pressure vessel, tube or channel. |
| US10605408B2 |
Steam trap monitoring system, pipe collection device, and steam trap unit
A steam trap monitoring system includes: a steam trap; an opening/closing valve for opening/closing a channel to the steam trap, the opening/closing valve being located on upstream side of the steam trap; a sensor for detecting one or more physical quantities; and an analysis unit for analyzing detection information from the sensor. In this steam trap monitoring system, the analysis unit is configured to analyze both a functional state of the steam trap and a functional state of the opening/closing valve, based on detection information from the single sensor. |
| US10605406B2 |
Throttle lockout with dissimilar action
A hand-held power tool (100) may include an electric power source (110), an electric motor (120) selectively coupled to the electric power source (110), a working assembly (130) operably coupled to the electric motor (120) to perform a working function responsive to actuation of the electric motor (120), and a control assembly (140) operably coupled to the electric motor (120) to provide selective control over actuation of the electric motor (120). The control assembly (140) may be configured to provide the selective control based on performance of at least two dissimilar operator actions. The control assembly (140) may include a sensing member (210) and a throttle control member (200). The sensing member (210) may be configured to be operable to an actuated state responsive to an enabling action comprising a first of the two dissimilar operator actions. The throttle control member (200) may be configured to be repeatedly operable responsive to actuation of the throttle control member (200) while the sensing member (210) is in the actuated state. Actuation of the throttle control member (200) may include a second of the two dissimilar operator actions. |
| US10605404B2 |
Lubricant injection system
A lubricant injection system is provided, which includes a pedestal, a robotic arm including a plurality of arm bodies sequentially coupled from pedestal, lubricant injecting hand having a discharge part configured to be sequentially coupled to each of a plurality of filler ports of a target machine, robot control device configured to control operation of robotic arm, a lubricant pumping device in which pumping of lubricant is controlled, a lubricant pumping channel configured to lead lubricant from the lubricant pumping device to the discharge part, and a flow rate sensor provided to the lubricant pumping channel and configured to send the detected flow rate information to the robot control device. Robot control device calculates an injection quantity based on the flow rate information sent from flow rate sensor, and when calculated injection quantity reaches target injection quantity, robot control device controls to stop pumping of lubricant. |
| US10605397B2 |
Tool for working on the wall of a pipe and related method
An intervention method for acting on a wall of a fluid pipeline using a tool includes moving the tool inside the pipeline until a pipe segment of the tool is positioned facing a zone of the wall of the pipeline. The method also includes creating sealing upstream and downstream from the zone using first and second seals of the tool so as to seal off an outer portion of a segment of the pipeline around the zone. The method further includes acting on the zone of the wall. The sealing by the first and second seals occurs in two portions of the pipeline so as to define a sealing lock between the two portions of the pipeline. The tool further includes an adjustable propulsion system configured to make use of movement of the fluid in order to move the tool. |
| US10605392B2 |
Hose coupler
A hose coupler generally includes a hose adapter including opposing ends, an interior surface forming a fluid passage between the opposed ends, and an exterior surface including a series of barbs for engaging an interior surface of a hose that is configured to be fluidly connected to the hose adapter. A ferrule is connected to the hose adapter and is positioned to at least partially surround the exterior surface of the hose adapter. The ferrule has an interior surface facing the exterior surface of the hose adapter. The interior surface defines at least one cutting rib having a sharp corner or edge for piercing an outer layer of the hose and a plurality of compression ribs each defining a rounded surface for compressing the hose against the barbs. |
| US10605391B2 |
Flexible pipe joint
An apparatus for securing a flexible pipe (101) to a further flexible pipe (102) in an end-to-end configuration includes an elongate tubular element (30) having a first and second end (33, 34) and an outer surface having a raised central region (35). At least one vent passage (55) extends at least partially across the raised central region (35). |
| US10605385B2 |
Use of semi-aromatic copolyamide for transporting refrigerant fluid
The invention relates to the use of a layer consisting of a composition comprising a copolyamide of formula X/10.T/Y for transporting a heat transfer fluid in a vapor compression circuit, wherein: X represents either the residues of an aliphatic amino acid comprising between 8 and 18 carbon atoms, or a lactam, or the unit X1.X2 representing the residues resulting from the condensation of an aliphatic diamine comprising between 6 and 18 carbon atoms and a (cyclo)aliphatic diacid comprising between 6 and 18 carbon atoms; 10.T represents the residues resulting from the condensation of a decanediamine and terephthalic acid; and Y represents the residues resulting from the condensation of an aliphatic diamine comprising between 9 and 14 carbon atoms and an aromatic diacid, Y being different from the unit 10.T; the molar proportion of 10.T units being higher than 0%. |
| US10605384B2 |
Molded body and manufacturing method thereof
A molded article comprising a fuel-barrier layer formed of a resin composition comprising a polyamide resin (A) as a continuous phase and a resin (B) as a disperse phase, wherein (A) is a polyamide resin (A1) comprising at least one of a constituent unit derived from a lactam having 10 to 12 carbon atoms and a constituent unit derived from an aminocarboxylic acid having 10 to 12 carbon atoms, or a polyamide resin (A2) comprising a constituent unit derived from an aliphatic diamine having 6 to 12 carbon atoms and a constituent unit derived from an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 10 to 12 carbon atoms, the (B) is a resin selected from a semi-aromatic polyamide resin, the ratio by volume of (A)/(B) is 95/5 to 51/49, and the mean disperse particle diameter of (B) is 150 nm or more. |
| US10605383B2 |
Modular support system for plumbing connections
The presently disclosed technology generally provides a modular support system for plumbing connections. In one example, the system includes a frame, a connector that fits entirely in front of a support stud, and an optional housing. The frame includes symmetrical sides, each including a rail assembly. The connector includes first opposed sidewalls, each having a pair of boxways that receive the rails on any side of a frame unit to form a sliding joint between the frame and connector. Second opposed sidewalls include flexible tabs that engage frame corner flanges to prevent rearward disengagement of the connector from the frame. The housing includes structure for connection with the frame. The housing can be rotated for connection with the frame to receive vertical or horizontal plumbing lines. Connectors can connect the frame units in vertical or horizontal relation, or on either side of a building stud, or to brackets. |
| US10605380B1 |
Clamping ring and shell structure having the same
A clamping ring including a connecting beam and two engaging members is provided. The two engaging members are respectively disposed at two ends of the connecting beam, and the connecting beam and the two engaging members are adapted to accommodate and clamp a wire. At least one of the two engaging members has a curved portion, a column foot, and a hook. The curved portion has an obliquely extended neck block. The neck block is coupled to the corresponding end of the connecting beam, such that the curved portion has a vertical distance with respect to the connecting beam. A hollow groove is formed inside the curved portion. The column foot is coupled to a bottom of the curved portion opposite to the neck block, and an angle is formed between the column foot and the connecting beam. The hook is coupled to the column foot, and a deforming groove is formed between the column foot and the hook. |
| US10605378B2 |
Sensor unit
The sensor unit (40) includes a case (41) having a bottom surface (41a); a sensor element (42) including a sensor element main body (421) and a power supply terminal (42a); and a power supply bus bar (44) including an inclined part (44d). An end on one side of the power supply terminal (42a) is electrically connected to the sensor element main body (421). The case (41) further includes a terminal passage part (412a). In a state where the power supply terminal (42a) passes through the terminal passage part (412a), an end on the other side of the power supply terminal (42a) is in contact with the inclined part (44d) and the terminal passage part (412a) is in contact with a side surface of the power supply terminal (42a), so that movement of the power supply terminal (42a) in a direction away from the bottom surface (41a) is restricted. |
| US10605374B2 |
Valve seat insert excellent in wear resistance made of iron-base sintered alloy for internal combustion engines, and assembly of valve seat insert and valve
A valve seat insert made of an iron-base sintered alloy is configured to have a structure in which the base matrix phase is a fine carbide precipitation phase in which a fine carbide being 10 μm or less in size is precipitated and which has a hardness of 550 HV or more in Vickers hardness; and in the base matrix phase, hard-particles having a hardness of 650-1200 HV in Vickers hardness are dispersed in an area percentage of 20-40%, a diffusional phase is formed in an area percentage of more than 0% and not more than 5%, and solid-lubricant particles are dispersed in an area percentage of 0-5%. Even if a valve having a high face hardness of 400 HV or more, or 600 HV or more is used, a facing valve seat insert wears only slightly, improving valve train durability. |
| US10605369B2 |
Sealing apparatus
A sealing apparatus includes a sealing apparatus body attached to an outer ring of a hub bearing, and a slinger attached to a hub, and the sealing apparatus body includes a reinforcement ring and an elastic body portion. The elastic body portion includes seal lips contacting the slinger, and a labyrinth lip forming a gap from the slinger. The slinger includes a slinger cylinder portion, a slinger flange portion, a slinger bent portion, and a slinger extended portion, and the slinger bent portion and the slinger extended portion form a labyrinth seal L1, having gaps between the elastic body portion and the outer ring. |
| US10605366B2 |
Pressure ring
A pressure ring includes a first pressure ring fitted in a first ring groove of a piston; and a second pressure ring fitted in a second ring groove of the piston, and positioned between the first pressure ring and an oil ring. The second pressure ring is provided with a groove that extends across a surface of the second pressure ring from an inner peripheral side to an outer peripheral side. The groove is configured such that at least one of a width and a depth of the groove becomes larger toward the outer peripheral side from the inner peripheral side. |
| US10605365B1 |
Fluidic actuator
A fluidic actuator comprises a chamber. The chamber is provided using a mass manufacturing technique. The chamber is formed from a material that has a higher strength in at least two axes relative to at most one other axis. The chamber allows a volume change by localized bending of a chamber wall. |
| US10605364B2 |
Parking apparatus for vehicle
A vehicle parking apparatus may include a parking rod having a first end portion connected to a detent plate and a second end portion on which a cam is placed, the parking rod rectilinearly moving in accordance with rotation of the detent plate and causing the cam to rotate a sprag about a rotation shaft; and a ‘U’-shaped stopper extending from the second end portion of the parking rod and operating to surround or release the sprag in accordance with the motion of the parking rod, the stopper allowing rotation of the sprag by releasing the sprag when the detent plate is rotated to a P range position and preventing the rotation of the sprag by surrounding the sprag when the detent plate is rotated to a certain range position other than the P range position. |
| US10605359B2 |
Shift control system for vehicle
A shift control device for establishing a desired gear stage promptly while reducing a shock, during propulsion while disengaging all of engagement devices of a transmission. The shift control system compares a target stage set based on an operating data to an interim stage set based on the operating data immediately before the target stage is set. If the target stage is lower than the initial stage the engagement devices are engaged to establish the target stage without establishing the initial stage. |
| US10605358B2 |
Transmission and control method for transmission
A transmission includes a sub-transmission mechanism, a variator having lower shift responsiveness than the sub-transmission mechanism, and a controller configured to carry out a coordinated shift for changing a speed ratio of the variator in a direction opposite to a changing direction of a speed ratio of the sub-transmission mechanism as the sub-transmission mechanism is shifted so that a through speed ratio reaches a target through speed ratio. The controller sets a target speed ratio of the sub-transmission mechanism on the basis of the target through speed ratio and an actual speed ratio of the variator in carrying out the coordinated shift. |
| US10605357B2 |
Double disconnect transmission reverser with disconnect synchronizer
A control system for a transmission reverser, which includes an output shaft, an output gear, a reverse gear, a forward clutch, an input power clutch, a first reverse disconnect device, and a second reverse disconnect device, has one or more controllers with processing and memory architecture configured to execute control logic to control the transmission reverser in a start-up mode, a forward mode and a reverse mode. In the start-up mode, the one or more controllers command the input power clutch and the first reverse disconnect device to simultaneously engage momentarily to apply an engagement torque to the second reverse disconnect device. |
| US10605355B2 |
Transmission control system
A method (200) for the open-loop control of a gearbox (100) that comprises an input shaft (105) and a first and a second proportionally controllable shift element (A-F) is provided. The method includes disengaging (215) the first shift element (A-F) according to a first control profile and engaging (220) the second shift element (A-F) according to a second control profile. The method also includes cyclically performing the following during the disengagement and the engagement: determining (230) a difference between the rotational speed of the input shaft (105) and a rotational speed which the input shaft (105) assumes when the second shift element (A-F) has been completely engaged; determining (230) a gradient of the difference; and adapting (230) the first control profile on the basis of the gradient. |
| US10605353B2 |
Pinion cage for supporting at least one planet wheel in a spiral gear planetary gear train for an adjustment device for adjusting two structural components which can be adjusted relative to one another, spiral gear planetary gear train with such a pinion cage and engine transmission unit with such a spiral gear planetary gear train
A pinion cage for supporting at least one spiral gear planet wheel in a spiral gear planetary gear train for an adjustment device for adjusting two structural components which can be adjusted relative to one another, wherein the spiral gear planet wheel comprises a planet wheel axle which comprises a first axial section extending over the spiral gear planet wheel and comprises a second axial section extending over the spiral gear planet wheel, and the pinion cage comprises a tubular base body which defines a pinion cage axis, at least one perforation arranged in the base body and penetrating through it, a first support section starting from the perforation, a second support section starting from the perforation, wherein the first and the second support sections are constructed for rotatably receiving the first and the second axial sections and are arranged in such a manner that the planet wheel axle runs in a twisted manner to the pinion cage axis if the axial sections are received in the support sections, and the pinion cage comprises a first fixing means connected to the base body for fixing the first axial section in the base body and a spiral gear planetary gear train with such a pinion cage and to an engine transmission unit with such a spiral gear planetary gear train. |
| US10605349B2 |
Lubricant flow regulating system and the axle assembly made therewith
An axle assembly includes a carrier housing, a ring gear disposed within the carrier housing, and a pinion meshed with the ring gear. The pinion is coupled with a pinion shaft rotatably supported in the carrier housing by at least one bearing. A sump and a fluid catch are disposed in the carrier housing. A conduit having a regulator is in fluid communication with the fluid catch and the at least one bearing. |
| US10605344B2 |
Gear system for an electric motor of a vehicle, and vehicle including the gear system
A gearing arrangement that offers a new way to operate an electric motor at a favorable operating point is provided. To this end there is proposed a gearing arrangement (1) for an electric motor (6) of a vehicle (2), including an input interface (5) for coupling to the electric motor (6) and including an output interface (7), such that a drive torque path runs between the input interface (5) and the output interface (7); including a first transmission gearing stage (10) with a first transmission ratio (i1), such that the drive torque path in a first operating state of the gear arrangement (1) runs via the first transmission gearing stage (10); and including a second transmission gearing stage (11), such that the drive torque path in a second operating state of the gear arrangement (1) runs via the second transmission gearing stage (11), the second transmission gearing stage (11) having a continuously variable transmission ratio (i1 . . . i2). |
| US10605343B2 |
Gear system for an electric motor of a vehicle
A gearing arrangement for an electric motor which is improved in terms of ease of use and efficiency. To this end there is proposed a gearing arrangement for an electric motor of a vehicle, including an input interface for coupling to the electric motor and including an output interface, such that a drive torque path runs between the input interface and the output interface; including a first transmission gearing stage with a first transmission ratio (i1), such that the drive torque path in a first gearshift state runs via the first transmission gearing stage; and including a second transmission gearing stage with a second transmission ratio, such that the drive torque path in a second gearshift state runs via the second transmission gearing stage; and including an intermediate transmission gearing stage with a continuously variable transmission ratio (i1 . . . i2), such that the drive torque path in an intermediate gearshift state runs via the intermediate transmission gearing stage. |
| US10605342B2 |
Linear actuator with torque limiter mounted to a driven sprocket
A driven sprocket configured for rotational use in a linear actuator is provided. The driven sprocket includes an outer circumferential surface extending radially from a main body. The outer circumferential surface has a plurality of spaced apart gear teeth configured to engage corresponding structures of a drive belt. An upper rim and a lower rim bound the outer circumferential surface and are configured to maintain a drive belt in an engaged position with the gear teeth. A plurality of internal apertures extend therethrough and are configured to receive portions of a lead screw and portions of a torque limiter. A plurality of spaced apart apertures are configured to receive fasteners configured to secure the torque limiter to the driven sprocket in a manner such that rotation of the driven sprocket results in rotation of the torque limiter. |
| US10605339B2 |
Variable speed accelerator and control method for variable speed accelerator
A variable speed accelerator includes an electric driving device and a transmission device. The electric driving device includes a constant-speed motor rotating a constant-speed input shaft of the transmission device in a first direction, and a variable-speed motor having a variable-speed rotor connected to a variable-speed input shaft of the transmission device and rotating an output shaft of the transmission device at a maximum rotation rate by rotating the variable-speed rotor at a maximum rotation rate in a second direction. The accelerator includes a power source line connecting the variable-speed motor with a power source so that the variable-speed motor rotates in the second direction, a rotation rate controller, and a bypass line connecting the variable-speed motor with the power source so that the variable-speed motor rotates in the first direction. |
| US10605338B2 |
Variable-speed speed increaser
A variable-speed speed increaser includes: an electric driving device which is configured to generate a rotational driving force; and a transmission device which is configured to change the speed of the rotational driving force generated by the electric driving device and transmit the changed rotation driving force to a driving target. The transmission device includes a sun gear which is configured to rotate about an axis, a sun gear shaft which is fixed to the sun gear and extend in an axial direction around the axis, a planetary gear which is configured to mesh with the sun gear, revolve around the axis and rotate about its own center line, an internal gear which has a plurality of teeth aligned annularly around the axis and is configured to mesh with the planetary gear, and a planetary gear carrier which has a planetary gear carrier shaft. |
| US10605337B2 |
Vehicle transmission
A transmission for a motor vehicle wherein the drive shaft (An) is rotationally fixedly connectable by the first shift element (K1) to the first shaft (1) and by the second shift element (K2) to the second shaft (2). The second shaft (2) is rotationally fixedly connectable by the fifth shift element (B2) to the housing (3). The third shaft (4) is rotationally fixedly connected to the third gear set element of the second planetary gear set (RS2) and to the first gear set element of the third planetary gear set and is rotationally fixedly connectable by the sixth shift element (B1) to the housing (3). The second gear set element of the third planetary gear set (RS3) is rotationally fixedly connected to the output shaft (Ab), and the third gear set element of the third planetary gear set (RS3) is rotationally fixedly connected to the second shaft (2). |
| US10605331B2 |
Internal lube tank lube level control system
A mechanical device lubrication level control system operates within a mechanical housing having a sump cavity and a lubricant director, where the lubricant director is located at the bottom of the housing. A mechanical gear set is located in the sump cavity and a lube tank is located in the lubricant director. There is located within in lube tank either a motor with a pump or an expandable air bladder that is inflatable by an air source. For the lube tank having the motor with the pump, the pump controls the lubricant within the sump cavity. For the lube tank having the expandable air bladder, the air source controls the lubricant within the sump cavity. |
| US10605330B2 |
Drive-belt connecting device designed for the tension-resistant connection of flat drive-belt end sections, drive belt, and conveying device equipped therewith
The invention relates to a drive belt connecting device for the tension-resistant connection of flat drive belt end sections (93, 94), which drive belt connecting device comprises a multi-part connecting body (41), which has connecting parts (1, 2, 3) and a connecting chamber (42), which accommodates the drive belt end sections (93, 94), which have at least one first belt flat side having a belt surface profile (911) in an overlapping arrangement for tension-resistant connection. A first outer connecting part (1) and a second outer connecting part (2) bound the connecting chamber (42), in which an inner connecting part (3) having inner connecting surfaces (301, 302) is arranged. The inner connecting surfaces and outer connecting surfaces (101, 201) of the outer connecting parts (1, 2) can be placed onto the drive belt end sections (93, 94). A fastening means (5) fastens the outer connecting parts (1, 2) to each other at a limited fixed distance. An inner connecting means (30) connects the inner connecting part (3) to at least one of the two outer connecting parts (1, 2) for connection that is secure in the belt tension direction. A flat drive belt (90) is connected to a circulating continuous flat drive belt (90) by means of at least one said drive belt connecting device (4). A conveying device (7) comprises two such drive belts (901, 902), which can be guided and driven along a conveying path (78) and a return path (79) to circulate together and in parallel, wherein one conveyor belt (75) is formed by a series of transport elements (73) arranged in parallel and transport blocks (74) fastened onto the two drive belts (901, 902) to support said transport elements. Connecting bodies (41) of the drive belt connecting devices (4) are configured as transport blocks (74). |
| US10605326B2 |
Absorber system with guideways and method for the arrangement of guideways on an absorber system
A mass damper system with a damper mass carrier having guide paths for receiving damper masses. The guide paths initiate swiveling movement at the damper masses around a center of mass during deflection of the damper masses. String lengths of imaginary string pendulums predetermine a position of respective coupling element configure the guide paths and the path curve is based on a first radial portion that extends from a central axis of the damper mass carrier to a connection point of a second radial portion and the second radial portion extends from the first radial portion to the center of mass. A ratio value is formed from a swiveling angle of the damper mass and its oscillation angle. A coupling element position in relation to the string length is determined by this ratio value. |
| US10605322B2 |
Hydraulic mount for vehicle
A hydraulic mount for a vehicle includes: a core bush coupled to a bolt; a main rubber formed on an outer surface of the core bush; an orifice portion coupled to a lower portion of the main rubber so as to divide an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber, the orifice portion including a lower plate and an upper plate; and a membrane mounted between the lower plate and the upper plate. A fluid path is formed on an upper surface portion of the lower plate, a lower inlet and outlet port is formed on a predetermined position of the fluid path, an upper inlet and outlet port communicating with the fluid path is formed on the upper plate, a concave groove portion and a fixing end are repeatedly and uniformly formed along a circumference of the upper plate so as to cover the fluid path on the lower plate and be coupled thereto, and the membrane is exposed through the concave groove portion. |
| US10605316B2 |
Braking device, system and method
A braking system for safely collecting brake dust produced by operation of a braking mechanism. The braking system comprises a collector apparatus coupled with a braking mechanism. The collector apparatus is able to include a shroud that surrounds the braking mechanism and a catch element coupled with the shroud for collecting brake dust exiting the shroud. As a result, when coupled with the braking mechanism, the collector apparatus is able to ensure that most or all brake dust, such as copper or other particles from the braking mechanism that break off from the breaking mechanism during operation of the braking mechanism, are removed from the braking mechanism and collected by the filter/catch of the collector mechanism. |
| US10605313B2 |
Regulator for clutch actuator
A regulator for clutch actuator includes a housing having a cylindrical damping space inside, a first fluid path interconnecting the damping space and a master cylinder, and a second fluid path interconnecting the damping space and a an operating cylinder. The regulator further includes a flexible valve member contained in the damping space for reducing vibrations. The flexible valve member comprises a first inflow guiding portion configured to receive and guide fluid from the first fluid path. The first inflow guiding portion has a plurality of through holes such that elastic deformation of the first inflow guiding portion reduces vibration when fluid flow into the cylindrical damping space from the master cylinder. |
| US10605308B2 |
Rotary seal
There is provided a rotary seal having uneven surfaces formed on sliding contact surfaces of a slinger with which seal lip portions of a seal member come in contact, in which wear of the seal lip portions is reduced, resulting in increased reliability. The rotary seal 1 includes: a core metal 3; the seal member 4 having a base portion 4A joined to the core metal 3 and the seal lip portions 4B, 4C, and 4D; and the slinger 2 having the sliding contact surfaces A and B with which the seal lip portions 4B, 4C, and 4D come in contact, in which each of the sliding contact surfaces A and B is in such a surface condition that an arithmetic average roughness Ra satisfies 0.3 μm≤Ra≤1.0 μm, a skewness of roughness curve Rsk satisfies Rsk≤−1, and an average length of roughness curve element RSm satisfies 100 μm≤RSm, Ra, Rsk, and RSm defined by JIS B 0601:2013. |
| US10605306B2 |
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, with a turbine a turbine housing and a turbine rotor, with a compressor with a compressor housing and a compressor rotor that is coupled to the turbine rotor via a shaft, with a bearing housing arranged between the turbine housing and the compressor housing, wherein both the turbine housing and also the compressor housing are connected to the bearing housing, with at least one bearing, via which the shaft is mounted in the bearing housing, wherein the respective bearing comprises a bearing bush arranged in the bearing housing, wherein between the bearing bush and the bearing housing a radially outer lubricating gap and between the bearing bush and the shaft a radially inner lubricating gap are formed, wherein the radially outer lubricating gap and the radially inner lubricating gap are suppliable with lubricating oil emanating from an oil supply main line independently of one another. |
| US10605303B2 |
Cylindrical roller bearing
The column portions of the cage includes roller holding portions which restrain the cylindrical roller on an outer diameter side and an inner diameter side thereof. The roller holding portions are formed such that a radial movement amount of the cage with respect to the cylindrical roller from a state where a revolution center of the cylindrical roller coincides with an axial center of the cage is configured so that an outer diameter side movement amount |
| US10605301B2 |
Secondary clamping device for wheel
Disclosed is a secondary clamping device for a wheel. Two bearings and a spacing ring are closed in a base by a bearing end cover, a shaft sleeve is mounted on the bearings, a linear bearing and a gland are fixed on the shaft sleeve, a positioning pin is fixed at the top of the floating shaft, two ends of the spring A are respectively connected with the positioning pin and the linear bearing, and the positioning pin can move up and down under the action of the spring A. A pull rod is fixed on the gland, the outer wall of the floating column is connected with the inner hole of the shaft sleeve, two ends of the spring B are respectively connected with the gland and the floating column. |
| US10605299B2 |
Bicycle control cable
A bicycle control cable is provided with a central wire and at least one resin string. The at least one string made of resin is spirally wound onto the radially outermost surface in a direction intersecting with a center longitudinal axis of the central wire with a pitch less than or equal to 1 millimeter. The at least one resin string defines a spiral gap between adjacent windings of the at least one resin string. The at least one resin string defines an outer sliding surface for reducing a sliding resistance of the central wire. The central wire and the at least one resin string define an inner wire configured to slidably move in an axial direction with respect to the center longitudinal axis of the central wire within an outer case to operate a bicycle component. |