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US10625142B2	Ball skate sole structure, skating shoe, sandal structure, and skateboard Provided is a ball skate sole structure which can be customized for each individual or each sport. This ball skate sole structure includes: a base plate having a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes; at least one ball roller member, the at least one ball roller member being disposed in the first hole selected from among the plurality of first holes; and at least one brake member, the at least one brake member being disposed in the second hole selected from among the plurality of second holes.
US10625141B2	Self-balancing vehicle A self-balancing vehicle includes two vehicle bodies, respectively including a carrier assembly, a moving mechanism, a control assembly, and a power supply device coupled to the control assembly. The carrier assembly includes a frame and a foot platform coupled to the frame to form a cavity. The frame recess towards the foot platform defining a groove. The moving mechanism includes a wheel disposed on the groove side of the frame and a driving member. Part of the wheel is accommodated in the groove. The driving member drive the wheel to rotate relative to the frame. The control assembly includes a posture sensor detecting a tilt angle of the frame with respect to the vertical direction and a controller controlling a rotation speed of the driving member. At least one of the power supply device and the controller is accommodated in the cavity.
US10625140B1	Reduced friction under-side of a skateboard to mitigate wheel bite This invention provides the novel application of securing a low friction polymer, such as, for example, UHMWPE as the exemplary embodiment, with a coefficient of friction of less than about 0.15, which has adjustable margins for length, height, and width, on the bottom of a skateboard, between the bottom of the skateboard and the wheels with the purpose of mitigating the problem of wheel bite in skateboarding. This piece may have a flat or shaped, concave surface, and can be attached to the skateboard with an adhesive, by embedding the material in the skateboard, or by other known methods.
US10625139B2	Snowboard attachment to a standard snowboard for riding under powder snow conditions There is provided a snowboard attachment to a standard snowboard for riding under powder snow conditions. The snowboard attachment comprises a nose part, an elongate passage and a body part. The nose part is operable to attach to the standard snowboard for providing lift and float while riding on powder snow. The elongate passage has walls extending between an opening in a top surface of the snowboard attachment and an opening in a bottom surface of the snowboard attachment, and is orientated transverse to the longitudinal axis of the snowboard attachment. The walls of the elongate passage are configured to surround the standard snowboard. The body part is attached in operation to the nose part, and has clamp through openings. The clamp through openings are arranged to receive bolts of a binding clamp of the standard snowboard, such that the clamp through openings lie in operation between the binding clamp and the standard snowboard.
US10625138B2	Screen baseball system, hole opening and closing apparatus and ball pitching apparatus utilized thereby, and method for controlling pitching of screen baseball system A screen baseball system includes: a screen portion arranged in front of a batter's box and having a pitching hole allowing a pitched ball to pass therethrough; a ball pitching device arranged behind the screen portion to pitch a ball toward the batter's box through the pitching hole; and a hole opening/closing device configured to operate to close the pitching hole when the ball pitching device does not pitch the ball and to open the pitching hole when the ball pitching device pitches the ball.
US10625134B1	Golf training device A golf training device for practicing putting, chipping, or other golf shots includes a target suspended from a support frame. The diameter of the target simulates the diameter of a standard golf cup, and the height of the target above the surface is adjustable via one or more adjustment mechanisms so that the golf training device can be used on actual golf course surfaces. A lower base provides a containment area for golf balls hit into the device, a resilient cover on the lower base absorbs the impact of hit golf balls and directs them into the containment area. The device is easily repositioned via a carrying handle, and folds via hinge mechanisms to provide compact storage.
US10625132B2	Portable target game system with tripod assembly A portable system for setting up swinging target games featuring an anchored tossable object, such as a hook or a ring, and a target for receiving the tossable object. The entire assembly is designed to break down and collapse into a compact arrangement for easy transport. It should be storable in a bag or box. The system includes a central bracket which connects three telescoping or collapsible tripod legs for standing the bracket at a location. The bracket includes a connection for a telescoping arm to radiate up and away from the bracket and legs to a terminal point a distance away from the bracket. A target can be mounted to the bracket and a string can be anchored to the terminal point of the telescoping arm. The tossable object is hung from the string and can be tossed towards the target.
US10625131B2	Game machine and game system A game machine makes it possible to make an accurate determination of not only success but also failure with regard to a predetermined play action, and can handle various play rules. The game machine includes at least one game machine main body, and at least one game machine sub unit configured to enable a play by being arranged in a predetermined position on the game machine main body, and is characterized in that, to provide an evaluation of successful play when the game machine sub unit is positioned in the predetermined position on the game machine main body, the game machine main unit and/or the game machine sub unit is provided with a position grasping unit for grasping a positional relationship of the main body and the sub unit. The position grasping unit includes a sensing device utilizing an electric change.
US10625129B2	Golf club heads with apertures and filler materials Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
US10625128B2	Adjustable knob assembly for a ball bat An adjustable knob assembly for a ball bat having a tubular handle portion extending about a longitudinal axis. The assembly includes a base and an annular knob. The base includes an end wall and a cylindrical outer wall extending from the end wall. The outer wall is configured to be fixedly coupled to a proximal end of the handle portion of the bat. The outer wall includes a first set of interlocking structure. The annular knob includes an inner radial surface defining a central opening. The inner radial surface includes a second set of interlocking structure. The first and second sets of interlocking structure are positionable between at least a first locked knob position and a second locked knob position.
US10625126B2	Golf club head Described herein is a golf club head that comprises a body and a strike plate. The body comprises a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, and a top portion. The strike plate comprises an outer peripheral edge and at least a portion of a strike face. Furthermore, the strike plate is welded to the body via a peripheral weld between the outer peripheral edge of the strike plate and the body. The outer peripheral edge of the strike plate comprises at least one welded portion, welded to the body via the peripheral weld, and at least one non-welded portion, not welded to the body.
US10625121B1	Use of an impact modifier in a low compression golf ball A golf ball with improved durability is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a core comprising a polybutadiene material and methyl methacrylate, butadiene, styrene (MBS) with a weight percentage of MBS ranging from 0.5 to 5 weight percent of the core.
US10625120B2	Facilitation of interactive exercise system A more efficient exercise system can be facilitated by interactive components. The interactive components can communication with mobile devices, users, server devices, weight lifting machines, etc. The interactive components can also generate exercise data and provide prompts to a user to facilitate a more efficient workout. Additionally, third-parties can receive user workout data and manipulate exercise equipment remotely to assist a user in attaining his or her goals.
US10625110B2	Garment including liquid weight resistance A garment including a garment body configured to be wearable by a person. The garment also includes a first tube selectively coupled to the garment body. The first tube is configured to receive a first desired amount of liquid through a first opening of the first tube. The garment further includes a second tube selectively coupled to the garment body independently of the first tube. The second tube is configured to receive a second desired amount of liquid through a second opening of the second tube. The second tube is fluidly distinct from the first tube.
US10625109B1	Isotonic/isometric portable/wearable exerciser with movable/rotatable straps and exercise method An exerciser that is discreet, portable, wearable, and easy-to-install and remove is presented. It is designed to custom-fit to the body for isometric and isotonic exercises to strengthen and develop the upper torso and leg muscles through resistive movement of opposing muscle groups. One example of the exerciser consists of support and grip straps and 360° swivel. The support strap is a loop that is fastened to either or both wrists, arms, legs, or ankles with a buckle or equivalent closure, and designed to form fit to the appendages with ½-inch spaced holes. The grip strap is a continuous loop used as a grip for the hands. The exerciser can facilitate many range-of-motion exercises in the frontal, sagittal and transverse planes.
US10625107B2	Device, system, and method for supplying fire suppressing agent to the interior of a container for an extended duration A method for supplying fire suppressing agent to the interior of a container for an extended duration includes detecting sensor signals indicative of a temperature associated with a container, determining via a controller that the fire suppressing agent should be supplied to the interior of the container based at least in part on the sensor signals, and initiating via the controller expulsion of fire suppressing agent from a chamber containing fire suppressing agent. The method may further include puncturing a surface of the container with a puncture mechanism to provide flow communication between the chamber and the interior of the container to permit supply of fire suppressing agent into the interior of the container at a first time, initiating via the controller expulsion of fire suppressing agent from a second chamber containing fire suppressing agent at a second time after the first time, and supplying fire suppressing agent from the second chamber into the interior of the container.
US10625106B2	Anti-connection device for fall protection apparatus Fall protection apparatus includes a self-retracting lifeline, a tether line and a link member enabling connection of the self-retracting lifeline to the tether line. An anti-connection device is fitted to the link member permitting connection to the self-retracting lifeline but inhibiting connection to other devices when connected to the self-retracting lifeline.
US10625105B2	Harness connector A connector includes a frame having a first end, a second end, and a pass-through opening extending between the first end and the second end along a longitudinal axis of the frame. The connector further has a gate positioned between the first end and the second end of the frame and movable between a closed position to close the pass-through opening and an open position to open the pass-through opening. A locking mechanism selectively locks the gate in the closed position. The locking mechanism has a rotatable knob connected to at least one of the first end and the second end of the frame and rotatable in a direction about the longitudinal axis, and a locking indent on the gate configured for receiving at least a portion of the rotatable knob when the gate is in the closed position. The rotatable knob is rotationally biased by a biasing mechanism.
US10625102B1	Gauze mask structure capable of separating inhalation and exhalation An improved gauze structure capable of separating inhalation and exhalation includes: an outer layer member, a top and a bottom portions thereof are formed with at least one first through hole, a center at the bottom portion is formed with a first front hole; an inner layer member, a top and a bottom portions thereof are formed with at least one second through hole, a center at the bottom portion is formed with a second front hole, at least one fastening unit is disposed at two sides; an inner mask member, used for covering a mouth, and formed with at least one third through hole and a connection part; and at least two air valves, disposed corresponding to the first and the second through holes at the top and bottom portions of the outer and the inner layer members and the third through hole of the inner mask member.
US10625100B2	Real-time margin adaptation Systems and methods directed to real-time treatment margin adaptation based on in-treatment imaging are provided. The system and method may utilize the potential of motion mitigation techniques such as couch tracking, DMLC, beam tracking, and the like to freeze tumor motion within the treatment aperture. A standard internal target volume (ITV) based margin plan and a minimum margin plan is created for the patient. The minimum margin plan assumes frozen intrafractional tumor motion. Depending on tumor location confidence in the motion mitigation technique, MLC leaf positions can be interpolated between the two plans to adjust margins during treatment delivery. If motion mitigation fails, the plan can be disabled resulting in the delivery of the current clinical standard of care. Dynamic aperture tracking may be employed with an electronic portal imaging device as the in-treatment imaging modality.
US10625095B2	Pierce and fill device A pierce and fill connector cap for a vial sealed by an elastomeric septum includes a vial collar and a needle holder. The vial collar body defines a collar aperture to be positioned in overlying registry with the septum of the vial, and the needle holder includes a needle holder body providing a means for holding an elongate needle in registry with the collar aperture. The needle holder body being moveable with respect to said vial collar between a first position spaced from the vial collar and a second position proximate the vial collar, such that a needle held by the needle holder will puncture through the vial septum.
US10625094B2	Head restraint system A restraint system for a patient to be exposed to a radiation beam is disclosed. The system includes a patient support panel and a head restraint assembly in the form of a face mask to which plural clips are secured. The patient support panel includes plural connectors, which may include fixed or adjustable connectors. The clips include are configured to engage the plural connectors in a snap-on manner, without the need for tools or separate fastening devices.
US10625089B1	System for treatment of Alzheimer's disease using magnetic fields A method and system for treating Alzheimer's disease in a patient is provided. The system includes a magnetometer configured for measuring a directional component of a local magnetic field located in a vicinity of the patient's head, thereby producing a measurement B, a mat such that the patient may rest his head on said mat, the mat comprising coils that produce a uniform magnetic field emanating perpendicularly to a plane of the mat, a current generator for generating and transmitting a current to the coils of the mat, and a computing system for: receiving the measurement B, calculating a frequency f of a current necessary for the coils to produce ion cyclotron resonance of amyloid beta, wherein the following formula is used to calculate said frequency f: f=(½π)(qB/m), where q/m is a charge to mass ratio of amyloid beta, and generating said current.
US10625087B2	Therapy delivery methods and circuits for an implantable medical device Techniques are disclosed for modulating the generation of charge current by operational circuitry included in an implantable medical device (IMD) for delivery of an induction stimulation pulse waveform by the IMD. The modulation may include modulating a charging circuit of the operational circuitry to facilitate the regulation of the induction stimulation pulse waveform. The techniques include monitoring an electrical parameter of a charging path during the delivery of the induction stimulation pulse and modulating the charging circuit based on the monitored electrical parameter.
US10625085B2	Leadless cardiac pacemaker with delivery and/or retrieval features An implantable leadless cardiac pacing device and associated delivery and retrieval devices. The implantable device includes a docking member extending from the proximal end of the housing of the implantable device configured to engage with the delivery and/or retrieval device to facilitate delivery and/or retrieval of the implantable leadless cardiac pacing device.
US10625084B2	AIMD RF switch to connect an ICD defibrillation electrode conductor either to a filter capacitor or to an RF source configured to detect a defective lead conductor An RF switchable filter feedthrough housed inside an AIMD is described. The RF switchable filter feedthrough includes an RF switch having a switching pole that is configured to be controlled by an AIMD control signal to switch between first and second throw position. In the first throw position, a conductive leadwire hermetically sealed to and disposed through an insulator is electrically connected to a two-terminal MLCC chip capacitor which in turn is electrically connected to the ferrule. In the first throw position, EMI energy imparted to a body fluid side implanted lead is diverted to the housing of the AIMD by the chip capacitor. In the second throw position, the conductive leadwire is electrically connected to an RF source disposed inside the AIMD housing. In the second throw position, by measuring a reflective return signal from the RF source it can be determined whether the implanted lead has a defective lead conductor.
US10625077B2	Portable body slimmer to stimulate core muscle with Russian current Disclosed herein is a drive device of an electrode channel for strengthening core muscles of an abdominal region, which can improve circulation of body fluid in a body cavity of the abdominal region and activate muscle membrane tissues inside/outside the abdominal cavity. The drive device includes a wearable instrument worn by a user over an abdominal region, a plurality of electrode channels formed by an electrode pair of a positive-terminal strip and a negative-terminal strip provided on the wearable instrument and contacting a body of the user, and a frequency supply unit for generating and selectively applying Russian current having a middle frequency and interference-wave current between the positive-terminal strip and the negative-terminal strip. Control is performed such that Russian current and interference-wave current are selectively applied to a positive-terminal strip of one of the plurality of electrode channels and a negative-terminal strip of another electrode channel.
US10625076B2	Sinus treatment device with adaptive circuit A sinus treatment device and methods of operating the sinus treatment device that includes a conductive tip and at least one return electrode are disclosed.
US10625075B2	Systems and methods related to the treatment of back pain The present invention reduces pain and improves function long-term in persons with back pain using electrical stimulation in the back. This approach involves an electrical stimulation device including at least one electrode adapted for insertion within an animal body with back pain and at least one pulse generator operatively coupled with the at least one electrode, wherein the pulse generator delivers electrical stimulation activating at least one muscle in a back of the animal body for pain relief.
US10625072B2	Electrical stimulation methods with optical observation and devices therefor A method of monitoring electrical stimulation includes electrically stimulating tissue of a patient using at least one electrode of an implanted electrical stimulation lead. A distal portion of the electrical stimulation lead is disposed adjacent to the tissue of the patient to be stimulated. The electrical stimulation lead includes the at least one electrode and at least one light receiver disposed along the distal portion of the electrical stimulation lead. The method also includes receiving light from the tissue at the at least one light receiver of the lead. Other methods include emitting light from the lead to induce the emission of light or electrical signals from the tissue which are then received by the lead.
US10625071B2	Closure device for a fluid system for medical purposes A closure device for a fluid system for medical purposes is disclosed. The closure device includes a support housing, which has at least one opening to a fluid reservoir or a fluid line, and also with a connection piece, which includes a Luer connecting portion for connecting to a syringe or some other Luer connection part, and with an elastically deformable closure membrane, which closes a fluid passage of the connection piece and opens it when the syringe or other Luer connection part is connected. A nonreturn valve is configured for opening both in the direction of the connection piece and in the direction of the opening to the fluid reservoir or to the fluid line is arranged in the support housing at a distance from the closure membrane in the direction of the fluid. The closure device has applications in several areas, including in infusion systems for medical purposes.
US10625066B2	Vacuum assisted percutaneous appliance A luminal access device is provided that includes a luminal graft attached to a patient lumen. A percutaneous access device (PAD) is coupled to the luminal graft and adapted to stabilize a conduit in fluid communication with the luminal graft and an external medical device. A portion of said PAD adapted to be external to the patient and seal around said conduit. Infectious agent penetration at an insertion site of the PAD is reduced by providing a porous inner sleeve fluidly connected to a conduit. A vacuum or hydrodynamic source is fluidly connected to the conduit to create a fluid draw from the subject tissue through the inner sleeve to the conduit. The conduit is readily formed to have a bore and an outer conduit surface, the outer conduit surface being optionally nanotextured. The conduit bore is adapted to accommodate a medical appliance.
US10625065B2	Assemblies for identifying a power injectable access port A method of using a power-injectable port includes obtaining the power-injectable access port, attaching a catheter to an outlet stem of the power-injectable access port, and implanting the power-injectable access port and the catheter into a patient. The method further includes identifying the power-injectable access port following the implanting, inserting a distal end of a needle through the septum and into the reservoir, and injecting contrast media through the needle at a rate of at least one milliliter per second. The power-injectable access port includes a housing, a septum, a reservoir, and an outlet stem in fluid communication with the reservoir. The power-injectable access port is rated for injection of contrast media at a flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second. The power-injectable access port is structured for operation at a pressure in the reservoir of at least 35 psi.
US10625058B2	Perfusion balloon with external valve An apparatus for performing a medical procedure and, in particular, an aortic valvuloplasty, in a vessel for transmitting a flow of fluid. The apparatus includes an inflatable perfusion balloon including an internal passage for permitting the fluid flow in the vessel while the perfusion balloon is in an inflated condition, the balloon including a plurality of cells in a single cross section and a covering for at least partially covering the cells. A valve associated with the balloon controls the fluid flow within the passage, the valve being arranged external to the passage. The valve may form a tubular extension of the covering, or may be separate from the covering, and may comprise flaps. A spiral covering may also form the valve.
US10625057B2	Safety clip for Seldinger cannula The invention relates to a cannula, having an elongated tube, open on both ends, for receiving an elongated element and a movable safety clip enclosing the tube which encloses the tube end when advancing along the tube beyond one of the two ends. The safety clip and the elongated element are designed to attract or repel each other by magnetic force.
US10625055B2	Method and apparatus for tracking a position of a medical device A trackable guidewire apparatus and method for use are described. Longitudinally spaced proximal and distal guidewire ends are separated by a guidewire body. A plurality of longitudinally spaced position sensors are configured to provide signals corresponding to a three-dimensional position of at least one position sensor in a coordinate system of an associated tracking system in response to an electromagnetic field/stimulus. At least one retention mechanism is provided for maintaining the medical device in a predetermined retention position longitudinally along the guidewire body. At least one stop structure is provided in a predetermined stop position longitudinally along the guidewire body.
US10625053B2	Tracheoscope pull wire control mechanism A tracheoscope pull wire control mechanism includes a rotating wheel pivotally arranged inside a handle; a holding cavity is formed on an upper portion of the rotating wheel; a spring and a brake block are arranged in the groove, such that a connection rod of the control piece above the handle passes through a long slotted hole at a position opposite to the handle, and is clamped and linked with the brake block; and the near ends of the two pull wires are extended and are combined on the rotating wheel of the control mechanism. The positioning structure can be operated with a single hand, which is different from the conventional two-hand control manner; and the operation efficiency and the convenience are improved.
US10625052B2	Fistula formation devices and methods therefor Described here are devices, systems, and methods for forming a fistula between two blood vessels. Generally, the systems may comprise a first catheter and a second catheter, which may comprise one or more fistula-forming elements. The first and second catheters may comprise one or more magnets, which may be used to assist in bringing the first and catheters in closer proximity to facilitate fistula formation. In some variations, the magnet may have a plurality of magnetic domains each characterized by a magnetic flux vector, with the magnetic flux vectors of the magnet passing through a common magnetic origin.
US10625050B2	Reduced-insertion force microintroducer An introducer used to provide a route through which a catheter or other medical device is inserted so as to gain access to a subcutaneous vessel of a patient is disclosed. The introducer is configured so as to minimize the amount of force needed to enter and dilate a vessel, thus reducing trauma to the vessel and the patient. In one embodiment, an introducer is disclosed, comprising a sheath and a dilator. The sheath includes a tubular portion that defines a lumen. The dilator includes an elongate body and a tapered distal tip and is configured to be removably disposed within the lumen of the tubular portion of the sheath. The dilator elongate body defines a cylindrical recess proximally extending from the tapered distal tip. The cylindrical recess configured to receive therein the tubular portion of the sheath when the dilator is disposed within the tubular portion of the sheath.
US10625040B2	Humidifier for continuous positive airway pressure device A humidifier is combined with a continuous positive airway pressure device. The continuous positive airway pressure is surrounded by a housing; the humidifier comprises a chamber defined by the continuous positive airway pressure device housing and a wall between the chamber and the continuous positive airway pressure device. The chamber includes a removable air-tight lid, wherein the chamber is filled with a mass transfer medium capable of reversibly absorbing water and wherein air can pass through the mass transfer medium and water is dissolved into the passing air. The chamber can be integrally connected within the continuous positive airway pressure device housing further including a first hose adapter to connect the chamber to an air outlet of a continuous positive airway pressure device whereby air passes from the continuous positive airway pressure device through the chamber and mass transfer medium, thereby humidifying the air, and wherein the humidified air passes through the second hose adapter towards a patient.
US10625037B2	Intubating airway device An airway device for human or animal use includes an airway tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff configured to fit over the laryngeal inlet of a patient when in situ. The first end of the airway tube is provided with an intubating ramp configured to direct a tube inserted through the airway tube into the laryngeal inlet of the patient when in situ.
US10625031B2	Orientation independent topical applicator An ultrasonic topical applicator and method is provided for dispensing a topical including an adjustable head including a mesh nebulizer having a perforated plate with a plurality of pores and a vibrating actuator, a cartridge having a reservoir for holding a topical and a port configured to secure the reservoir to the mesh nebulizer, and a handle including a power source and a controller configured to control energy from the power source to the mesh nebulizer based on an energy profile, where the vibrating actuator is configured to produce ultrasonic vibration based on the energy profile, and where the adjustable head is configured to lock into within the handle and to allow the adjustable head to rotate.
US10625029B2	Needle system A needle system for penetrating to or passing thought an object or an organ comprising a semiconductor die, one or more needles, wherein the needles move relative to the die using one or more actuators. The actuators are controlled by a controller wherein the controller instruct the needle to penetrate into or to pass through and/or retract from the object or organ. The needle system is used among other treatments for drug delivery, blood extraction, blood analysis, glucose measurements, blood measurements, nerve system stimulus treatment, hair removal, skin lesions coloring or removal or tattoo painting or removal.
US10625026B2	Force actuated injection device An injection device for holding and actuating a pre-filled syringe including a barrel holder having an axial passageway adapted to hold the barrel of the pre-filled syringe, a grip movable relative to the barrel holder to move a plunger of the pre-filled syringe, the grip configured to be locked to the barrel holder to prevent axial movement therebetween and unlocked from the barrel holder to permit axial movement therebetween, and a needle guard arranged to retract into the barrel holder in response to force against an injection site to unlock the grip from the barrel holder.
US10625020B2	Needle-free injection guide An injection guide globally aligns an injector to an angle selected for consistent subcutaneous delivery of an injectate, while locally aligning a patient's skin normal to the injection path at the location where the injection pierces the skin. This arrangement advantageously maintains controlled contact between an injector and a subject's skin in order to deliver the full, intended volume of injectate into the patient's subcutaneous layer while avoiding misdelivery into adjacent layers such as the patient's dermis or muscle.
US10625019B2	Filling aid A filling aid is provided for filling a cylinder ampule (7) with a medical or pharmaceutical fluid. The filling aid in a common housing (4) includes a first receiver (24) which is configured for receiving the cylinder ampule (7) to be filled, and a second receiver (26) which is configured for receiving a receptacle (18) containing a medical or pharmaceutical substance. A first access opening (28) is formed on the first receiver (24) and is arranged such that the first access opening (28) lies opposite an opening of a cylinder ampule (7) when this cylinder ampule is inserted into the first receiver (24). A second access opening (30) is formed on the second receiver (26) and is arranged such that the second access opening (30) lies opposite an opening of a receptacle (18) when this receptacle (18) is inserted into the second receiver (26).
US10625016B2	Infusion device An infusion device (1)comprises a housing (10)having a front side (102)and a back side (103)opposite to the front side (102). A display device (11)is arranged at the front side (102)of the housing (10). A pump mechanism (18)serves to act onto a disposable pump module (17, 4), the pump mechanism (18)being included in the housing (10). Herein, the housing (10)is constituted to receive the disposable pump module (17, 4)at the back side (103). In this way an infusion device is provided which allows placing a disposable pump module on the housing of the infusion device and which may offer space savings over existing infusion devices.
US10625008B2	Portable hemodialysis machine and disposable cartridge A portable hemodialysis system is provided including a disposable cartridge and a reused dialysis machine. The disposable cartridge includes a dialyzer, and a dialysate flow path and a blood flow path which flow in opposing directions through the dialyzer. The disposable cartridge includes pressure and fluid flow sensors for measuring the pressure and fluid flow in the dialysate flow path and blood flow path. In addition, the disposable cartridge possesses pump actuators (but not pump motors) for pumping dialysate and blood through their respective flow paths. Preferably, the disposable cartridge includes a filter for removing waste products from dialysate.
US10625004B2	Lactation system and method A lactation system is disclosed. Embodiments include at least one extraction mechanism including a compression mechanism and a collection mechanism, and a controller. The compression mechanism can include a plurality of manipulable members, each operably coupled to an actuator and arrangeable circumferentially about a breast of a user such that each member can be actuated to selectively apply pressure to a region of the breast. The collection mechanism can be removably coupleable to the compression mechanism and can comprise a storage compartment to receive and store milk The controller can be operably coupleable to the actuators to cause the members to move according to a movement pattern which can be configured to stimulate the breast to induce the flow of milk from the breast and modulated based on sensor feedback. A wearable garment with an inner structure can be removably coupled to the extraction mechanism. An outer cover can be arrangeable to conceal the extraction mechanism.
US10624998B2	Hydrophilic medical devices A medical device including a plasma-treated porous substrate that is functionalized to provide a hydrophilic surface, and a process for preparing such a medical device, are disclosed. The method includes plasma treating at least a portion of a surface of a porous substrate with a gas species selected from oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and combination thereof. The gas species is configured to functionalize the surface of the medical device and form a hydrophilic surface.
US10624994B2	Borate bioactive glass and methods of use for dentin and enamel restoration A borate bioactive glass is described, and may be used in the form of particles in an acidic mixture to form a borate bioactive glass paste. The borate bioactive glass paste may be used for the restoration of dentin and enamel on a tooth surface by the precipitation of calcium phosphate. The borate bioactive glass may also be used as a bone grafting material.
US10624984B2	Aptamer-modified polymeric materials for the binding of factors in a wound environment Aptamer-modified polymers and materials thereof, used for binding factors in a wound bed. The aptamer-modified materials can be polypeptides conjugated to polymer foam materials and used, for example, as dressings, wound inserts, or pads.
US10624983B2	Water absorbent resin powder Provided is a water absorbent resin that is useful to sanitary materials such as a disposable diaper, a sanitary napkin, and a blood absorbent for medical use each having a higher liquid permeability and a higher water absorbing speed. Further provided is a water absorbent resin powder that is useful to sanitary materials such as a disposable diaper, a sanitary napkin, and a blood absorbent for medical use each having increased in absorbency of a liquid and in heat retaining property. A gel grinding device to be used to produce a water absorbent resin, includes: a screw; a feed opening; an extrusion opening; a porous plate; and a barrel, the barrel including a return preventing member provided on an inner surface thereof, and the return preventing member satisfying at least one of specific parameters.
US10624980B2	Vehicle-mounted aroma diffuser Disclosed is a vehicle-mounted aroma diffuser comprising a main unit shell, an integral vehicle charging plug support, a motor, a fan, a main unit circuit board, an atomizer and a water tank. The integral vehicle charging plug support and the main unit shell of the vehicle-mounted aroma diffuser are integrally and rotatably connected, the angle of the aroma diffuser can be adjusted according to actual requirements when the aroma diffuser is in use, the disordered wiring method of traditional split-type vehicle charger supports can be changed, the space in the vehicle is cleaner and tidier, and usage is more convenient through the integral instant-plugging design.
US10624976B2	Dendronized metallic oxide nanoparticles, a process for preparing the same and their uses Dendronized metallic oxide nanoparticles, a process for preparing the same and their uses.
US10624975B2	Anticancer drug-containing plant virus particles Anticancer virus particles are described. Anticancer virus particles are filamentous or rod-shaped plant virus particle containing an anticancer agent within the interior of the virus particle. The anticancer agent can be attached either covalently or non-covalently within the interior of the virus particle. A therapeutically effective amount of an anticancer virus particle can be administered to a subject identified as having cancer to provide a method of cancer treatment.
US10624972B2	Conjugates for treating diseases The present disclosure relates to pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) prodrugs and conjugates thereof. The present disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of the conjugates described herein, methods of making and methods of using the same.
US10624971B2	PSMA binding ligand-linker conjugates and methods for using Described herein are prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) binding conjugates that are useful for delivering therapeutic, diagnostic and imaging agents. Also described herein are pharmaceutical composition containing them and methods of using the conjugates and compositions. Also described are processes for manufacture of the conjugates and the compositions containing them.
US10624969B2	PSMA binding ligand-linker conjugates and methods for using Described herein are prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) binding conjugates that are useful for delivering therapeutic, diagnostic and imaging agents. Also described herein are pharmaceutical composition containing them and methods of using the conjugates and compositions. Also described are processes for manufacture of the conjugates and the compositions containing them.
US10624968B2	Compounds for treating cancer The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.
US10624966B2	Anionic-core composition for delivery of therapeutic agents, and methods of making and using the same The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a polymer backbone with protective chain and anionic groups, and a cationic therapeutic agent. The present invention is directed to compositions for treating infections, inflammatory diseases, excess growth, and damaged cells and organs.
US10624965B2	Immunotherapy treatments and compositions The present invention relates to compositions and kits comprising a peptide that activate the immune response and methods of using the composition for immunotherapy and cancer treatments. The peptide comprises an active peptide sequence of VQATQSNQHTPR. In some embodiments, the peptide may be tetravalent. For example, the peptide has the structure [(VQATQSNQHTPRGGGS)2K]2K—NH2. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods are directed to the treatment of cancer and/or infections.
US10624964B2	Methods and compositions for stimulating immune response using potent immunostimulatory RNA motifs The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions relating to immunostimulatory RNA motifs that act as adjuvants and/or immunostimulatory agents to enhance host immune responses.
US10624963B2	Multivalent PCV2 immunogenic compositions and methods of producing such compositions An improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame 2 from porcine circovirus type 2 is provided. Also provided is recombinant PCV2 ORF2 protein, and immunogenic compositions comprising PCV2 ORF2 protein. Moreover, multivalent combination vaccines are provided which include an immunological agent effective for reducing the incidence of or lessening the severity of PCV2 infection, preferably PCV2 ORF2 protein, or an immunogenic composition comprising PCV2 ORF2 protein, and at least one immunogenic active component of another disease-causing organism in swine.
US10624959B2	Chemically modified cystathionine beta-synthase enzyme for treatment of homocystinuria The invention provides reagents and methods for enzyme replacement therapy using chemically modified species of human cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) to treat homocystinuria and other related diseases and disorders.
US10624957B2	Cholix toxin-derived fusion molecules for oral delivery of biologically active cargo The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a non-naturally occurring fusion molecule and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, formulated for oral delivery to a subject, and designed to provide for improved, effective therapies for treatment of, e.g., inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer, metabolic disorders, and growth deficiency disorders.
US10624956B2	Cholix toxin-derived fusion molecules for oral delivery of biologically active cargo The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a non-naturally occurring fusion molecule and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, formulated for oral delivery to a subject, and designed to provide for improved, effective therapies for treatment of, e.g., inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer, metabolic disorders, and growth deficiency disorders.
US10624952B2	Systems and methods for angiogenic treatment in wound healing The invention relates to systems and methods for the diagnosis, amelioration, and treatment of ischemic tissues in patients caused by and/or resulting from diminished microvascular blood flow. Patients suffering from ischemic tissue conditions can be categorized into specific subsets that are deemed to have a potential to respond to therapy. In particular, the invention includes various therapies involving stimulation of angiogenesis, vasculogenesis, arteriogenesis and/or neovascularization so as to increase perfusion of various tissues.
US10624949B1	Methods for treating diseases related to the wnt pathway The present invention relates to methods for treating a disease, in which the disease arises from dysregulation of the Wnt signaling pathway. In some instances, the disease can be treated by administering a Wnt pathway inhibitory compound. In other instances, the method optionally includes conducting a genome-wide screening to determine one or more genes resulting in a reduced disease state and then identifying the gene(s) as being involved in the Wnt signaling pathway.
US10624946B2	Treating liver diseases This document provides methods and materials related to treating liver conditions. For example, the methods and materials relating to the use of cAMP inhibitors to treat liver conditions are provided.
US10624945B2	Use of an all-D-pentapeptide chemokine antagonist to reduce opioid dose in a person with pain A method of treatment of pain in a person with a D peptide chemokine receptor antagonist (CRA), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is disclosed. Because chemokines desensitize opiate receptors and enhance the perception of pain said D-peptide CRA, given with a suboptimal dose of an opioid, such as morphine, will restore opioid analgesic efficacy by blocking the cognate chemokine ligand from binding to its receptor and desensitizing the opioid receptor. This strategy of combining a suboptimal dose of morphine with a CRA enhances the potency of morphine, permitting use of lower doses of morphine to obtain equivalent and near maximal analgesia. Lower morphine (opioid) doses have less risk of adverse effects, and potentially also of development of tolerance and dependence.
US10624935B2	Parvovirus formulation for treating tumors Described is a parvovirus formulation which comprises (a) at least 1×109 pfu/ml of parvovirus H1 (H-1PV) or a related rodent parvovirus such as LuIII, Mouse minute virus (MMV), Mouse parvovirus (MPV), Rat minute virus (RMV), Rat parvovirus or Rat virus (RV) and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing 40-50% Iodixanol (w/v), 0.7-0.9 mmol CaCl2×2 H2O, 50-60 mmol NaCl, 0.9-1.2 mmol KCl, 0.7-0.95 mg/ml Tromethamine and 0.05-0.15 mg/ml Edetate calcium disodium. A preferred use is the therapy of a brain tumour by intratumoral injection.
US10624932B2	Microbiota restoration therapy (MRT), compositions and methods of manufacture Microbiota restoration therapy compositions and methods for manufacturing, processing, and/or delivering microbiota restoration therapy compositions are disclosed. An example method for manufacturing a microbiota restoration therapy composition may include collecting a human fecal sample and adding a diluent to the human fecal sample to form a diluted sample. The diluent may include a cryoprotectant. The method may also include mixing the diluted sample with a mixing apparatus and filtering the diluted sample. Filtering may form a filtrate. The method may also include transferring the filtrate to a sample bag and sealing the sample bag.
US10624931B2	Umbilical tissue compositions and methods of use Disclosed are compositions comprising umbilical tissue, wherein the umbilical tissue comprises one or more engineered channels. Also disclosed are compositions comprising a previously cryopreserved umbilical tissue, wherein after cryopreservation and subsequent thawing the umbilical tissue comprises: a) viable cells native to the umbilical tissue; b) tissue integrity of native umbilical tissue; c) one or more growth factors that are native to the umbilical tissue; and d) depleted amounts of one or more types of functional immunogenic cells. Disclosed are methods of producing compositions comprising umbilical tissue, wherein the umbilical tissue comprises one or more engineered channels. Also disclosed are methods of treating damaged tissue comprising administering to the site of the damaged tissue compositions comprising umbilical tissue, wherein the umbilical tissue comprises one or more engineered channels.
US10624930B2	Treatment of immune disorders The present disclosure relates to stem cells which express high levels of Angeopoetin-1 (Ang1) and uses thereof in inhibiting M1-type macrophage production and treating inflammatory disease such as diabetes.
US10624929B2	Methods and compositions relating to exosomes The disclosure provides compositions comprising exosome subpopulations, and methods of their use in subjects having certain disorders including lung disorders, cardiovascular disorders, renal disorders and ischemic neural disorders. The disclosure provides compositions comprising exosomes and methods of use thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases or disorders. 25 Accordingly, one aspect of the disclosure provides an isolated exosome. In some embodiments, the isolated exosome comprises one or more markers selected from the group consisting of ALIX, TSG101, TGFBR2, SMAD1, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD5 and CD105, and/or the isolated exosome does not comprise one or more markers selected from the group consisting of FLOT1, CD9, CD81, CAV1, EGFR, AKT1 and AKT2. In some embodiments, 30 the isolated exosome comprises 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 markers selected from the group consisting of ALIX, TSG101, TGFBR2, SMAD1, SMAD2, SMAD3>SMAD5 and CD105.
US10624925B2	Methods and materials for producing T cells This document provides methods and materials for producing CD8+ T cells. For example, methods and materials for using low glucose levels (e.g., from about 0.3 mM to about 0.7 mM glucose) to culture cells to produce particular populations of T cells (e.g., CD8+ T cells such as tissue resident memory T cells) are provided.
US10624915B2	Palatinose for enhancing dietary supplement and pharmaceutical delivery The present invention is directed to a dietary supplement comprising palatinose or a derivative thereof. The dietary supplement may be a nutritional product, a sports performance product, a weight loss product or a meal replacement product. The present invention is also directed to a method of increasing the absorption of a compound into the bloodstream, cells and tissue comprising administering palatinose, or a derivative thereof, in combination with the compound. The present invention also relates to a diluent for parenteral compounds. The diluent comprises palatinose or a derivative thereof. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a method of decreasing the recovery time to pre-performance levels of total adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels in a mammal comprising administering palatinose or a derivative thereof, to the mammal. The present invention is further directed to a method of supplying a compound to a diabetic patient, burn victim patient or trauma victim patient. The method comprises administering palatinose, or a derivative thereof, in combination with the compound.
US10624912B2	Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivatives useful as HIV integrase inhibitors The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2 and R10 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivative, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Pyridotriazine Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
US10624902B1	Dietary supplement A dietary supplement can consisting of tianeptine and sakae naa. The supplement can optionally additionally consist of stearate and silicate. The supplement can further consist of kava. The supplement can also consist of tianeptine, CDP Choline, and Alpha GPC. A method of forming a dietary supplement can include creating a composition of matter, and filling a capsule with the composition of matter to form the dietary supplement.
US10624899B2	Combination products for the treatment of bacterial infections and methods of producing or dosing of same Provided herein are methods of treating a bacterial infection, wherein the methods comprise administering (a) ceftibuten or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing; and (b) clavulanic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, articles of manufacture, and kits comprising a) ceftibuten or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing; and (b) clavulanic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and uses thereof.
US10624893B2	Antituberculosis agent The present invention relates to the use in therapy of 6-((4-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts of 6-((4-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione and to pharmaceutical formulations comprising 6-((4-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US10624891B2	Method of diagnosing and treating skin necroptosis disease comprising RIP3-MLKL pathway blocker The present invention relates to methods of preventing or treating skin necroptosis diseases, including administering to subjects receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIP3)-mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) pathway blockers or dabrafenib, and method of diagnosing of skin necroptosis diseases, including detecting phosphorylated MLKL. The RIP3-MLKL pathway blockers according to the present invention directly suppress RIP3 overexpressing in skin necroptosis diseases, or inhibit phosphorylation and translocation to plasma membranes of MLKL, subsequently induced therefrom, thereby effectively preventing skin cell death via necroptosis. Thus, the present invention can prevent or treat a variety of skin diseases caused by necroptosis.
US10624889B2	Injectable formulation An object of the present invention is to provide a sustained-release injectable preparation which is in a medication administration form that can provide the effect of 7-[4-(4-benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl-piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one for a prolonged period of time, the preparation releasing a therapeutically effective amount of 7-[4-(4-benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl-piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one for at least one week. The present invention provides an injectable preparation containing 7-[4-(4-benzo[b]thiophen-4-yl-piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, which releases the active ingredient in such a manner that its blood concentration is maintained for at least one week.
US10624887B2	Compositions of (-)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14,-diol The present invention is directed to oral, therapeutically effective modified release pharmaceutical compositions of (−)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14-diol and it pharmaceutically acceptable salts and the use thereof, including delayed onset and extended release dosage forms. The present invention is also directed at modified release dosage forms of oral (−)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14-dial which provide robust efficacy and reduced potential for abuse and misuse.
US10624880B2	Predicting response to alvocidib by mitochondrial profiling The present disclosure provides diagnostic methods useful for predicting a patient's response to alvocidib and guiding a physician decision to administer alvocidib to the patient.
US10624875B2	Methods and compositions for treating schizophrenia The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (in particular, mania) by using a combination of a synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) inhibitor and an antipsychotic or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, polymorphs thereof. In some embodiments, the methods and the compositions are for treating one or more positive and/or negative symptoms, as well as cognitive impairment, associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (in particular, mania).
US10624872B1	Apparatuses, methods, and systems for extraction, isolation and conversion of various cannabinoids, and modifications of whole-plant hemp extracts therewith Apparatuses, methods, and systems for extraction, isolation, purification, and conversion of various cannabinoids, and modifications of whole-plant hemp extracts therewith are presented. A method for preparing a whole-plant hemp extract based product includes extracting cannabinoids from plant materials, such as one or more hemp varieties of Cannabis sativa. The method also includes separating and purifying CBD from the extracted cannabinoids, converting purified CBD to Δ9-THC and Δ8-THC and concurrently converting Δ9-THC to CBN, purifying and separating the CBN, and combining the purified CBN with a whole-plant hemp extract. Products and supplements related to the method are also described.
US10624871B2	Bismuth(III) compounds and methods thereof The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) β-lactam antibiotics and (b) a metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) inhibitor. The inhibitor relates to Bi(III) compounds or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present patent also provides methods of making Bi(III) compounds or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided is a method for treating MBLs-producing bacterial infection using a metal replacement mechanism.
US10624869B2	Methods for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma (RGBM) Methods for the treatment of cancer, including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (RGBM). The method includes administering to a patient a plurality of extraneous antineoplastons and a plurality of targeted agents. The plurality of extraneous antineoplastons may include two or more antineoplastons selected from phenylacetylglutaminate sodium (PG), phenylacetylisoglutaminate sodium (iso-PG), and phenylacetate (PN). The plurality of targeted agents may include two or more agents selected from bevacizumab, pazopanib, sorafenib, dasatinib, and everolimus.
US10624866B2	Composition for prevention or treatment of chronic pain comprising Evans blue The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition or food composition including Evans blue for prevention or treatment of chronic pain diseases. The administration of Evans blue according to the present disclosure can effectively reduce chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain. In particular, Evans blue targets mainly VNUT protein of dorsal root ganglia, which plays an important role in the secretion of ATP from the distal end of the afferent nerve and can relieve the pain using drugs continuously without side effects so that it can be efficiently used as an analgesic for various kinds of pain caused by chronic pain diseases.
US10624856B2	Non-extractable oral solid dosage forms This invention relates to abuse-deterrent pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms and manufacturing processes thereof, the compositions comprising an agonist and antagonist that are difficult to separate visually, physically, or chemically. The compositions comprise a tacky amorphous polymer and a crystalline polymer curing agent for the amorphous polymer such that the agonist is releasable and the antagonist is non-releasable unless the dosage forms are tampered with. The non-extractable dosage forms reduce the potential for prescription drug abuse.
US10624853B1	Preparation of desiccated liposomes for use in compressible delivery systems The present document describes a compressible delivery formulation for transmucosal delivery of at least one compound which includes a micronized powder base; and a desiccated liposome formulation comprising at least one liposome containing at least one compound, process of making the same and process for making dosage forms from the formulation.
US10624852B2	Liposomes comprising a calcium phosphate-containing precipitate Provided herein are methods and compositions for the delivery of bioactive compounds to a cell, tissue, or physiological site. The compositions comprise delivery system complexes comprising liposomes encapsulating a biodegradable ionic precipitate having incorporated therein a bioactive compound and delivery system complexes comprising a biodegradable ionic precipitate ionically bound to a surrounding lipid bilayer, wherein the biodegradable ionic precipitate comprises a bioactive compound. Also provided herein are methods for the treatment of a disease or an unwanted condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise administering the delivery system complexes comprising bioactive compounds that have therapeutic activity against the disease or unwanted condition to the subject.
US10624851B2	Liposomes comprising polymer-conjugated lipids and related uses The present invention provides liposomes comprising a lipid bilayer and a polymer-conjugated lipid, wherein said polymer-conjugated lipid is incorporated into said lipid bilayer. The present invention also provides methods of producing the liposomes as well as a method of delivering a nucleic acid to a subject comprising the step of administering said nucleic acid encapsulated in a mixed liposome, a method for performing diagnostic imaging in a subject, comprising the step of administering a diagnostic agent encapsulated in a mixed liposome, and methods for treating, inhibiting, or suppressing a pathological condition in a subject comprising administering to said subject a mixed liposome.
US10624850B2	Emulsion formulations of an NK-1 receptor antagonist and uses thereof Disclosed herein are novel pharmaceutical formulations of a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist suitable for parenteral administration including intravenous administration. Also included are formulations including both the NK-1 receptor antagonist and dexamethasone sodium phosphate. The pharmaceutical formulations are stable oil-in-water emulsions for non-oral treatment of emesis and are particularly useful for treatment of subjects undergoing highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.
US10624845B2	Quick dissolving diphenhydramine oral dosage form An oral dosage form to deliver diphenhydramine through the sublingual or buccal mucosa. The oral dosage form can contain diphenhydramine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a permeability enhancer, and a buffering agent. The buffering agent can achieve a pH of about 7.0 to about 8.0. The diphenhydramine can completely dissolve within about 2 minutes.
US10624843B2	Microstructure array, methods of making, and methods of use A microprojection array comprising an approximately planar base and a plurality of microprojections, wherein the array comprises a therapeutic agent that is poorly soluble in water or an aqueous solvent.
US10624842B2	Intravenous administration of tramadol A method of treating pain, e.g., acute post-operative pain, by administering to a human patient(s) a therapeutically effective dose of tramadol intravenously in a dosing regimen which includes one or more loading doses administered at shortened intervals as compared to dosing at steady-state is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the intravenous dosing regimen provides a Cmax and AUC of tramadol is similar to the Cmax and AUC of an oral dose of 100 mg tramadol HC given every 6 hours.
US10624840B2	Method for performing cosmetic surgical procedures using tumescent anesthesia and oral sedation A method for anesthetizing a patient undergoing a cosmetic surgical procedure comprising: providing an antibiotic medication at least from about 12 hours to about 24 hours prior to the cosmetic surgical procedure; providing a first dosage of oxycodone and a first dosage of promethazine to be taken by the patient prior to arrival at a surgical facility where the cosmetic surgical procedure is to occur; and providing a dosage of lorazepam, a dosage of zolpidem, and a dosage of hydroxyzine just prior to the cosmetic surgical procedure, wherein the zolpidem comprises a dosage of AMBIEN. In one embodiment, the method further comprises: preparing an anesthetizing solution comprising lidocaine, epinephrine, and sodium bicarbonate; and infiltrating the anesthetizing solution in a targeted area of the patient. In another embodiment, the method further comprises: providing one or more reversing agents to the patient after the cosmetic surgical procedure.
US10624833B2	Crosslinkable coating compositions formulated with dormant carbamate initiator A crosslinkable coating composition comprising: ingredient A that has at least two protons that can be activated to form a Michael carbanion donor; ingredient B that functions as a Michael acceptor having at least two ethylenically unsaturated functionalities each activated by an electron-withdrawing group; and a dormant carbamate initiator of Formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 can be independently selected from hydrogen, a linear or branched substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms; 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and An+ is a cationic species or polymer and n is an integer equal or greater than 1 with the proviso that An+ is not an acidic hydrogen; and optionally further comprising ammonium carbamate (H2NR1R2+−OC═ONR1R2). The crosslinkable coating composition can be used for a variety of coating applications including nail coating compositions.
US10624832B2	Product and method for the temporary shaping of keratin-containing fibers The disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for the temporary shaping of hair, containing a combination of two specific copolymers, a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound from the group of the vinylpyrrolidone copolymers and an anionic acrylate copolymer. The cosmetic composition provides an extremely good moisture resistance.
US10624829B2	VEGFC production promoter The purpose of this invention is to find a novel fragrance component effective for prevention or control of swelling, lymphedema, skin aging or obesity from the viewpoint of activation of lymph vessel function by promotion of the expression of VEGFC. This invention provides a swelling improving agent, lymph vessel activator and VEGFC production promoter characterized by containing one or a plurality of components selected from the group consisting of rose oxide, citronellyl acetate and niaouli oil.
US10624825B2	Method for homogenously dyeing keratinous fibers The object of the present disclosure is a method for dyeing human hair which is adapted to the differing degrees of damage along the length of the hair fiber and achieves more homogenous coloring results.
US10624822B2	Composite powder in which jade powder particles are impregnated in porous polymer, cosmetic composition containing same and manufacturing method for same The present invention relates to a composite powder of jade powder and a porous polymer, and more specifically relates to a composite powder (jade sphere) in which jade powder particles are impregnated in a porous polymer, the composite powder being produced by spraying, in one step, a dispersion in which jade powder has been dispersed in a solution that dissolves porous polymers, and to a cosmetic composition containing the composite powder, and to a manufacturing method for the composite powder.
US10624817B2	Oral administration coupler for back-of-mouth delivery An improved oral administration coupler for delivery of fluids such as medications and nutritional fluids. Example oral administration couplers have a first end with an applicator for oral delivery to an infant, and a second end with a coupling compatible with an enteral fluid delivery syringe. A fluid delivery conduit extends in fluid communication from the first end to the second end, to deliver fluid from the syringe to the infant. In some example embodiments, the coupler is configured for back-of-mouth delivery, and can comprise a generally elongate and at least partially flexible tube or straw.
US10624810B2	Hands-free crutch A crutch for assisting a user to walk includes a leg platform configured to support a portion of a leg of the user, and a ground contact having a weight supporting medial contact region that is disposed higher than a weight supporting lateral contact region. An optional strap on the leg platform can be used to maintain the leg in a forward position. An optional thigh saddle can be used to help prevent lateral movement of the user's upper thigh with respect to the crutch. An optional front facing handle can assist new users in learning to use the crutch.
US10624809B2	Exoskeleton robot and controlling method for exoskeleton robot The present disclosure provides a method for controlling an exoskeleton robot. The method comprises checking that a first signal is triggered by a first button, checking a tilt angle after the first signal is triggered, setting an action based on the tilt angle, and executing the action to move the exoskeleton robot. The first signal indicates to change the exoskeleton robot from a standing posture to another posture, and the tilt angle is a leaning-forward angle of a waist assembly of the exoskeleton robot relative to a line vertical to ground. The method utilizes the tilt angle to judge the intent of the user, and thus can simplify the controlling buttons to one or two buttons. Further, the controlling method also monitors the tilt angle to choose a suitable action.
US10624808B2	Method and apparatus for enhanced visualization during endoscopy A method and apparatus for improving adenoma detection, including applying compression to the abdomen of a patient and maintaining compression of the abdomen of the patient during withdrawal of an endoscope. The compression may be applied by wrapping a band of elastic material around the abdomen of a patient and connecting one end of the band to another portion of the band to maintain tension in the band in order to apply compression to the abdomen of the patient. Aspects may also include tensioning the band prior to connecting the one end of the band to the another portion of the band to apply a desired degree of pressure to the patient's abdomen through contraction of the band across at least a portion of the patient's abdomen.
US10624806B2	Air-bearing patient transfer system A transfer system includes an air-bearing support with first and second longitudinal sections. A port is provided in flow communication with the first and second longitudinal sections, and configured for inflation of the air-bearing support for transfer of a patient or other body. A selective coupling extends between the first and second longitudinal sections, adapted to attach the first and second sections together for transfer of the body on the air-bearing support, and to at least partially detach the first and second longitudinal sections for separation and removal, e.g., upon deflation of the patient support, after the transfer is accomplished.
US10624805B2	Patient transfer system The embodiments herein provide a patient transfer system for transferring a patient form one surface to another with a single attendant/caretaker. The system comprises a main base with wheels, a column actuator for height adjustment and a patient resting surface. The patient resting surface comprises two surfaces made of a mattress and a sheet. During transfer of patient from one surface to another, the system is attached/locked to a firm surface like floor, wall or ceiling using mechanical attachment devices for providing stability. The sheet when pulled lengthwise is transformed into an almost hard surface. A frame with sheet carrying patient is moved horizontally or vertically for transferring the patient. The sheet is made out of radiolucent material to avoid any effects due to radiations during X-ray, CT scans, MRI etc. The system is also convertible into a wheelchair using actuators when needed.
US10624797B2	Wearable article having elastic belt An article with the entirety of the length of the belt side edge of the front belt seamed with a certain length of the belt side edge of the back belt to define a seam length LS. The front and back belts may each be divided into 4 zones extending in the transverse direction and defined by its location from the distal edge to the proximal edge relative to the percentage of the seam length LS where: 0-25% is the waist zone, 25-50% is the distal tummy zone, 50-85% is the proximal tummy zone, and 85-100% is the leg zone. The tensile stress of the front leg zone may be no more than 50% of the tensile stress of the front proximal tummy zone, and the tensile stress of the back leg zone may be no more than 100% of the tensile stress of the back proximal tummy zone.
US10624795B2	Sensor for absorbent article A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article.
US10624794B2	Negative pressure wound therapy systems, devices, and methods A negative pressure wound therapy system includes a wound dressing and a suction device configured to be in fluid communication with the wound dressing via a conduit to channel a fluid between at least the wound dressing and the suction device. The suction device includes a vacuum connection configured to be coupled to the conduit, a vacuum pump, an analog electronic pressure sensor in electrical communication with the vacuum pump, and a passive valve assembly. The passive valve assembly is in fluid communication with (1) the vacuum pump, (2), the analog electronic pressure sensor, and (3) the vacuum connection, and is configured to maintain the vacuum pump in fluid communication with the vacuum connection within a predefined pressure range, and to passively inhibit fluid communication between the vacuum pump and the vacuum connection outside of the predefined pressure range.
US10624793B2	Targeted drug delivery pad An article 1 comprises a hydrophilic foam layer 3; a reservoir cover 5 in contact with a first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3, the reservoir cover 5 enclosing a reservoir cavity 7 together with the first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3, the reservoir cavity 7 being for containing a fluid; and a hydrophobic foam layer 9 formed over the first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3 and the reservoir cover 5. Fluid can be dispensed from the reservoir cavity 7 through a lower surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3 by pressing on the hydrophobic foam layer 9 so that the reservoir cover 5 is compressed.
US10624787B2	Apparatus for cutting a tissue section of an eye by laser radiation An apparatus for cutting a tissue part of an eye by means of laser radiation includes a suction-ring unit (16) which is capable of being mounted onto the eye, with a ring axis (22), a mechanical interface unit (34) which is separate from the suction-ring unit (16), which is capable of being moved along the ring axis (22) in coupling contact with the latter, and which is capable of being mechanically coupled with optical means (70) which focus the laser radiation onto or into the tissue part (12) of the eye, and sealing means (44, 52) which upon movement of the interface unit (34) in coupling contact with the suction-ring unit (16) form a space (58) which is capable of being evacuated and which is delimited by sealing surfaces (46, 60) of the interface unit (34) and of the suction-ring unit (16) and of the sealing means (44, 52).
US10624783B2	Multiport vitrectomy cutter The multiport vitrectomy cutter (10) is an ocular surgical tool allowing a surgeon to select between a single cutting port configuration and a multiple cutting port configuration. The multiport vitrectomy cutter includes an internal tube (36) and a rotating external tube (22). The external tube has a plurality of external ports (28, 30, 32) for receiving vitreous of the eye. The internal tube (36) has a closed distal end (38), defining a cutting blade, and is slidably disposed within the external tube (22) so that the cutting blade oscillates across a first one of the external ports (28) to cut tissue. The internal tube (36) has at least one internal port (40, 42), such that selective rotation of the external tube (22) with respect to the internal tube (36) selectively aligns the at least one internal port (40, 42) with a remainder of the external ports (30, 32).
US10624780B2	Variable stiffness flexure An intrauterine device includes a central support member, first and second internal flexures and first and second external flexures. The first and second internal flexures each include a first section having a first stiffness, a second section having a second stiffness, and third section having a third stiffness, wherein the second stiffness is more flexible than the first and third stiffness and wherein the first section of each internal flexure is coupled to the central support member. The first and second external flexures are coupled to the central support member and coupled to the third sections of the first and second internal flexures, the first and second external flexures in combination with the first and second internal flexures being configured to extend from a collapsed position parallel to the central support member to a deployed position flexing away from the central support member.
US10624779B2	Bruxism treatment device An intraoral device is disclosed. The device includes a curved portion configured to extend along a user's teeth, and first and second back portions connected to the curved portion. In addition, the device includes a plurality of projections extending from each of the first and second back portions, where the projections are positioned such that, when in the user's mouth, the projections are between upper and lower teeth of the user.
US10624777B2	Variable back shell having two side shell parts The invention relates to a variable orthopaedic back shell having two side shell parts, which can be used as a back orthosis or as a holder for other orthoses, for example shoulder orthoses. The invention also relates to an orthosis which includes a back shell according to the invention, and to the orthopedic use of the back shells.
US10624770B2	Hybrid device for surgical aortic repair configured for adaptability of organs of various anatomical characteristics and method of using the same An assembly including a deployment device for deploying a stent device into an aorta of a patient is provided. The deployment device includes a rod translatable within an aorta of a patient and a first release wire configured for releasing one or more radially constraining members, wherein the radially constraining members are configured to constrain a diameter of the stent device. The stent device is at least partially permeable and engaged with the deployment device in an initial configuration, wherein a diameter and a length of the stent device in a deployed configuration can be altered by axial translation of the rod and releasing one or more of the radially constraining members by translation of the first release wire.
US10624767B2	Prosthetic system for sweat management A prosthetic system includes a liner adapted to receive a residual limb and including an outer surface defining an outlet, and a socket including an interior surface and including an aperture extending from the interior surface to an external atmosphere. A first sealed volume is defined between a first portion of the outer surface of the liner and a first portion of the interior surface of the socket. A second sealed volume is defined between a second portion of the outer surface of the liner and a second portion of the interior surface of the socket. The first sealed volume is fluidly connected to the outer of the liner, fluidly separated from the second sealed volume by a seal element, and is independent from the second sealed volume throughout use of the system.
US10624766B2	Prosthetic or exoskeleton component, prosthesis or exoskeleton, and method A prosthetic or exoskeleton component for a prosthesis or exoskeleton includes a shock-absorbing unit. The shock-absorbing unit contains a damping device that can be controlled by way of a control device. A detection device has a sensor unit for receiving a signal. The detection device is configured to detect uneven ground depending on the acquired signal and to control the damping device in response to the detected uneven ground such that a damping property of the damping device can be adjusted on the basis of a signal of the detection device.
US10624764B2	System and method for the registration of an anatomical feature A computer-assisted surgery (CAS) system for navigating a surface of an anatomical feature in a coordinate system comprises an apparatus for obtaining points of a surface of an anatomical feature including a base adapted to be secured to the anatomical feature, a spherical joint supported by the base, the spherical joint having a ball member rotatable in at least two rotational degrees of freedom relative to the base and having a center of rotation fixed relative to the base, a distance-measurement device connected to the ball member such that a distance-measurement axis of the distance-measurement device passes through said center of rotation of the ball member. An inertial sensor unit produces signals representative of the orientation of the distance-measurement device. A CAS processor receives the signal from the at least one inertial sensor unit and outputs orientation data relating at least an object relative to the surface of the anatomical feature using the model of the surface in the coordinate system and the signals from the at least one inertial sensor unit.
US10624761B2	Expandable intervertebral implant An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.
US10624760B2	Spinal implant system and method An interbody implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a cavity configured for disposal of bone growth detectable via medical imaging. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
US10624756B2	Expansible intersomatic cage Various embodiments comprise an expansible intervertebral implant intended to be implanted in a space between two adjacent vertebrae to at least partly supplant an intervertebral disc, said implant being able to expand along three substantially mutually orthogonal axes so as to comply with the lordosis of the patient while still having increased stability and reliability.
US10624755B2	Prosthetic glenoid component A prosthetic glenoid component (10) comprising a concave external bearing surface (12), a glenoid-contacting surface (14) opposite to the bearing surface, and a plurality of fixation elements (16) protruding from said glenoid-contacting surface (14) oppositely to said bearing surface (12) for location into a peripheral portion (104b) of a glenoid cavity (104) to secure the component to the scapula (102), wherein a central portion (15) of the glenoid-contacting surface (14) is free of fixation elements so as to preserve the integrity of the glenoid vault.
US10624754B2	System and method for repairing articular surfaces A total joint replacement system comprising a first and a second implant system. The first implant system includes a first implant having a first load bearing surface based on a first removed portion of an articular surface of a patient's first bone, and a first anchor having a first threaded region configured to be secured into the first bone, wherein the first anchor is configured to be secured to the first implant. The second implant system includes a second implant having a second load bearing surface based on a second removed portion of an articular surface of a patient's second bone, and a second anchor having a second threaded region configured to be secured into the second bone, wherein the second anchor is configured to be secured to the second implant.
US10624753B2	Locking system The orthopedic implant locking system may include an eccentric tibial stem having an engagement rod selectively threadingly engageable with a tibial baseplate, a lock housing securable in rotatable and substantial vertical constrained relation relative to the tibial stem, and an extension lock selectively threadingly engageable with the lock housing and including an inner passage keyed to selectively slidably engage the engagement rod in flush engagement therewith. The extension lock may extend or contract in response to rotational movement of the lock housing simultaneously while the extension lock remains in substantial non-rotatable relation relative to the tibial stem. Engagement of the extension lock with the tibial baseplate may generally vertically and rotationally selectively lock the tibial baseplate with the tibial stem and, based on the threaded spaced relation of the tibial baseplate relative to the tibial stem, linearly and eccentrically axially misalign the tibial stem relative to the tibial baseplate.
US10624744B2	Treating dysfunctional cardiac tissue Medical devices, systems, and methods reduce the distance between two points in tissue, often for treatment of congestive heart failure and often in a minimally invasive manner. An anchor is inserted along an insertion path through a first wall of the heart. An arm of the anchor is deployed and rotationally positioned according to a desired alignment. Application of tension to the anchor may draw the first and second walls of the heart into contact along a desired contour so as to effect a desired change in the geometry of the heart. Additional anchors may be inserted and aligned with the first anchor to close off a portion of a ventricle such that the ventricle is geometrically remodeled and disease progression is reversed, halted, and/or slowed.
US10624742B2	System and method for cardiac valve repair and replacement A method of delivering a prosthetic mitral valve includes delivering a distal anchor from a delivery sheath such that the distal anchor self-expands inside a first heart chamber on a first side of the mitral valve annulus, pulling proximally on the distal anchor such that the distal anchor self-aligns within the mitral valve annulus and the distal anchor rests against tissue of the ventricular heart chamber, and delivering a proximal anchor from the delivery sheath to a second heart chamber on a second side of the mitral valve annulus such that the proximal anchor self-expands and moves towards the distal anchor to rest against tissue of the second heart chamber. The self-expansion of the proximal anchor captures tissue of the mitral valve annulus therebetween.
US10624735B2	Progressive power intraocular lens, and methods of use and manufacture Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile.
US10624734B2	Surgical assembly for tissue repair A method of tissue repair using a surgical assembly that includes the steps of assembling an implant and a driver, capturing tissue with the implant, installing the implant with the captured tissue in a socket or tunnel, advancing a tapered section of a set screw in the implant, thereby expanding the implant and fixing the implant with the captured tissue in the socket or tunnel, and releasing the driver from engagement with the set screw as the distal end of the set screw reaches the implant's closed end. A surgical assembly that includes an expandable implant having a hole with an entrance at a rear end of the implant and a closed end; a set screw, an implant insertion section, a driver engagement section, and a tapered section, where the implant insertion section is received in the hole of the implant, and a driver that is engaged with the set screw.
US10624729B2	Repair prosthetic curl mitigation A repair prosthetic for repairing a hernia is disclosed. In some embodiments, the repair prosthetic includes a patch body, a frame that assists in spreading the patch body from a reduced configuration to an expanded configuration, and a plurality of tethers attached to the patch body at locations between the frame and a periphery of the patch body. In various embodiments, the tethers can be tensioned to mitigate curling or creasing in the patch body to flatten the patch to facilitate attachment to tissue.
US10624725B2	Oral rinsing apparatus An oral rinsing apparatus that washes away plaque, bacteria, and food debris that might reside on the teeth and along the gumline includes a handle, a nozzle, and a water supply line. The handle is adjacently attached to the nozzle. The water supply line that is connected to the handle and positioned opposite to the nozzle. The water supply line is in fluid communication with an existing water source diverter and provides a stream of water into the handle and the nozzle. The stream of water then flows through a first channel of the handle and a second channel of the nozzle before discharges through a head of the nozzle. A flow-activation button of the handle turns on and off the stream of water that exits through the head as a plurality of flow control settings are integrated into the head.
US10624724B2	Bristled dental floss A bristled dental floss is provided for effectively removing plaque, tartar, food particles and the like from between a user's teeth. The bristled dental floss includes an elongated, flexible floss core. A plurality of floss bristles extends from the floss core. At least one elongated bristle group is formed by the plurality of floss bristles. An undulating pattern is formed by the plurality of floss bristles in each bristle group. In typical use, the bristled dental floss may be inserted between the teeth of a user and moved in a back-and-forth motion. The bristle groups effectively remove plaque, tartar, food particles and the like from between the user's teeth, particularly in hard-to-reach recessed areas between the teeth.
US10624723B2	Kit for preparing a dental prosthesis A kit (1) for preparing a dental prosthesis, having a master model (2) manufactured by means of an additive technology using an arrangement of material in successive layers (3), such as 3D printing, and having a fixing screw (4) with an outer thread (4a) intended to removably fix a dental prosthesis element on the master model (2). The master model (2) has at least one reference surface intended to receive the dental prosthesis element bearing thereon, said reference surface being produced during the manufacture of the master model (2) by additive technology. The master model (2) has at least one threaded, cavity (6), of which the inner thread (6a), intended to receive said fixing screw (4) by screwing, is produced during the manufacture of the master model (2) by additive technology. The outer thread (4a) of the fixing screw (A) has a pitch (P) greater than or equal to 10 times the thickness (E) of the layers (3), and it has a thread height (H) greater than or equal to 5 times the thickness (E) of the layers (3).
US10624721B2	Single- or multi-unit dental restoration, and method of producing the same The invention relates to a single- or multi-unit dental restoration, which consists of a support structure and a veneer, which support structure is in particular made from oxide ceramics by means of additive manufacturing, particularly preferably by means of rapid prototyping, wherein the veneer is produced by pressing a ceramic material, such as a glass ceramic or composite material, which is more translucent than the support structure, characterized in that the veneer fills and/or penetrates recesses of the support structure (12) configured as a net or frame structure or as a reinforcement, wherein it is particularly provided that the recesses penetrate through the support structure (12).
US10624719B2	Cover for bracket of orthodontic appliance A cover device formed of a plastic or similar composition is structured for removable attachment over a bracket of an orthodontic appliance and includes a main plate with an outer front face, and top and bottom claws integrally formed with the main plate, curling behind the main plate, and each terminating at distal ends in spaced, opposing relation to each other behind the main plate. The main plate is bowed outwardly from top to bottom to allow the claws to flex away from each other and snap over the bracket upon application of inward pressure on the front face while the claws are pressed against the bracket, to thereby attach the cover to the bracket, with the bracket concealed from view behind the cover device. The front face may include an ornamental design. In another embodiment, the cover device includes a bottom tab for cooperating engagement with a removal tool.
US10624716B2	System and method for detecting deviations during the course of an orthodontic treatment to gradually reposition teeth Method and system for detecting and correcting deviation during an orthodontic treatment plan is provided. The method includes the steps of receiving an un-segmented current teeth image representing a patient's teeth after an orthodontic treatment plan has begun and before the plan ends for the patient; matching a previously segmented teeth model with the current teeth image; and generating at least one corrective stage to define an intermediate tooth arrangement, wherein the at least one corrective stage repositions a digital teeth image so that a prescribed tooth arrangement of the previously segmented teeth model can be used.
US10624715B2	Dental laser system and treatment method An improved dental laser system has been developed to cut enamel quickly and precisely, without detrimental residual energy, to provide a replacement for conventional high speed rotary burrs and commercially available dental laser systems.
US10624714B2	Radiopaque procedure site marker and method for intraoperative medical imaging An apparatus and method that provide an improved method of marking a patient requiring an endourologic procedure such as an ureteroscopy are disclosed. The apparatus is an adhesively-backed sheet with a radiopaque marking symbol designed to eliminate risk of a wrong site surgery by creating a visible, unambiguous marking symbol on an intraoperative medical image. The marker sheet is removably applied to the correct side of the patient's body on the groin or abdomen area before the patient is draped for surgery. The marker is visible to the naked eye before it is covered by drapes and visible on an X-ray or other intra operative imaging device whether covered by drapes or not. The visible marking symbol indicia on the X-ray will be unambiguous and will communicate whether the procedure should or should not be performed on that location.
US10624713B2	Surgical light having a variable light field geometry The invention relates to a surgical light comprising a plurality of lights associated with a light group, which lights each produce a light beam extending along a longitudinal axis and are oriented and are arranged in relation to each other in such a way that the longitudinal axes of the light beams of the lights intersect in a common focal plane, wherein the lights of the light group can be supplied with current independently of each other such that a light field geometry produced by the lights in an illumination plane arranged at a distance from the focal plane can be adjusted.
US10624711B2	Device for measuring femur displacement and method of making orthopedic measurements during a surgical procedure to correct a damaged hip A device for measuring femur bone displacement during total hip arthroplasty includes a base element immovably mounted to the pelvis and a measurement arm, detachably mounted to the base element via a support, and the measurement arm is fitted with a microprocessor computing system with a display screen. The measurement arm includes at least two movable links, serially connected with each other and with support by rotary joints with at least one (and preferably three) degrees of freedom, whereby both movable links are fitted with an accelerometer (preferably a three-axis accelerometer) and/or a magnetic field sensor and/or a gyroscope, preferably forming together an integrated acceleration, magnetic field and gyroscopic sensor unit.
US10624706B2	Methods and systems for assigning input devices to teleoperated surgical instrument functions A system for controlling a surgical instrument comprises an input device operably coupled to remotely control movement of a surgical instrument operably coupled to a computer-assisted surgical system; a first auxiliary input device configured to transmit an auxiliary function control signal to activate an auxiliary function of a surgical instrument in an operably coupled state of the first auxiliary input device and the surgical instrument. The system further comprises a control system configured to detect at least one of an initial position or a configuration of an input device operably coupled to remotely control movement of the surgical instrument; and operably couple the first auxiliary input device to control the auxiliary function of the surgical instrument based on a position of the first auxiliary input device relative to a second auxiliary input device and the detecting of the at least one of the initial position or configuration of the input device operably coupled to remotely control the movement of the surgical instrument.
US10624704B2	Robotic devices with on board control and related systems and devices The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures.
US10624702B2	Automatic identification of instruments A system and apparatus is disclosed to automatically determine the identification and selected information relating to instruments. The identification information may be read or determined by various reader systems and then transferred for various purposes. The identification information may be stored on the instrument with a storage system or printing and/or recalled from a memory once the identification is made.
US10624701B2	Apparatuses and methods for registering a real-time image feed from an imaging device to a steerable catheter A method of registering a real-time image feed from an imaging device inserted into a steerable catheter using a navigation system is provided. The method includes inserting the imaging device into a working channel of the steerable catheter and generating a real-time image feed of one or more reference points, wherein the orientation of the reference points is known. The method further includes orienting a handle of the steerable catheter to a neutral position, displaying the real-time image feed on a display of the navigation system, and registering the real-time image feed to the steerable catheter by rotating the displayed image so that the reference points in the real-time image feed are matched to the known orientation of the reference points.
US10624699B2	Reduction of pain through lower fluence rates and longer treatment An apparatus for treatment of a subcutaneous fat region includes a source of electromagnetic radiation generating electromagnetic radiation having a non-fat selective wavelength. A delivery system is coupled to the source of electromagnetic radiation and is configured to deliver the electromagnetic radiation to the subcutaneous fat region for at least 300 seconds. A controller is configured to adjust an average power density based on a thickness of skin overlying the subcutaneous fat region, and to cause necrosis of at least one fat cell in the subcutaneous fat region. The non-fat selective wavelength is 950 nm to 1090 nm, 1100 nm to 1160 nm, 1,300 nm to 1625 nm, or 1,800 nm to 2,200 nm.
US10624690B2	Systems and methods for controlling use and operation of a family of different treatment devices A system for controlling a treatment device generates a graphical interface that visually prompts a user in a step-wise fashion to use the treatment device to perform a process of forming a pattern of lesions that extends both circumferentially and axially in different levels in a body region. The graphical interface displays for the user a visual record of the progress of the process from start to finish and guides the user so that so that individual lesions desired within a given level are all formed, and that a given level of lesions is not skipped.
US10624689B2	Ablation device for large-area mucosal ablation The ablation device (11) according to the invention is distinguished by a head (20) having a noncircular cross-section and by electrodes (32, 33) being positioned at an acute angle relative to each other. Due to the angular arrangement of the electrodes and the appropriate configuration of the channels (28, 29), there results an approximately fan-shaped plasma beam with which—in particular with the alternating activation of the two electrodes—a wide strip-shaped ablation region can be achieved on hollow organs of living beings. Handling is reliable and simplified, and, compared to existing measures, the treatment time is reduced.
US10624686B2	Variable angel bone plate A bone plate having at least one variable angle locking hole is described. The variable angle locking hole allows a bone anchor having a threaded head to be driven into underlying bone while oriented at an angle with respect to a central hole axis of the hole that is within a range of angles at which the head is configured to threadedly mate with the at least one thread of the bone plate. Accordingly, the bone anchor can be driven into the underlying bone until the threaded head threadedly purchases with the bone plate inside the variable angle locking hole.
US10624683B2	Segmented alignment rod assembly A segmented rod assembly for aligning a spine having a plurality of vertebrae, including a rod, including a plurality of segments, the plurality of segments having at least a first segment arranged to be slidingly secured to a first vertebra of the spine, a second segment arranged to be fixedly secured to a second vertebra of the spine, and a third segment arranged between the first and second segments to be connected to a third vertebra of the spine, a tensioning member arranged within the plurality of segments, the tensioning member having a first end secured to the first segment and a second end.
US10624681B2	Interspinous process bracing system An interspinous process bracing system comprises an interspinous process brace and a delivery device. The interspinous process brace includes a flexible and foldable bag, and a filler. An injection opening is provided at a proximal end of the bag. The delivery device comprises a delivery tube. A distal end of the delivery tube is detachably connected to the injection opening. The filler can be injected, through the delivery tube and the injection opening, into the bag to expand the bag, forming the interspinous process brace. The system achieves interspinous process bracing through a minimally invasive surgery and thereby reduces injuries.
US10624668B2	Surgical guidance devices, systems, and methods A guidance device is disclosed. The device may comprise a tracking pad with a guiding opening and a plurality of sensors operable with at least one beacon on a needle to track the disposition of the needle at least when a distal end of the needle is inserted into the guiding opening. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.
US10624667B2	System and method to track usage of surgical instrument Systems, devices, and methods are operable to track usage of a surgical instrument and modify the performance of the surgical instrument based on the prior usage of the surgical instrument. Some surgical instruments are designed to have a limited service life beginning at their first use, or a limit to their overall usage in order to ensure safe use of the sensitive instruments. However, a lack of ability to track usage characteristics when the instrument is separated from an external power supply allows for user abuse and avoidance of such safety mechanisms. Adding a battery or capacitor to the instrument may allow for an ability to track usage when the instrument is separated from an external power supply. Implementing special user prompts, device use ratios, and device use half-life upon powering down of an instrument may additionally be used to prevent circumvention of safety features.
US10624666B2	Ultrasonic transmission components of ultrasonic surgical instruments and methods of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transmission component of an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes forming, via additive manufacturing, a waveguide, including a body portion, a curved blade extending distally from the body portion, and a lumen extending through a portion of the body portion and a portion of the curved blade. Another method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transmission component of an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes forming, via additive manufacturing, a waveguide, including a body portion and a blade extending distally from the body portion. At least one of the body portion or the blade defines a varied density.
US10624665B2	Ultrasonic surgical instrument An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a proximal portion forming a socket attached to an ultrasonic vibration generating device and a distal portion. The instrument extends from the proximal portion to the distal portion along a main longitudinal axis and also includes a fluid channel. The distal portion includes a cutting portion, a fluid port and one or two radial bumps extending radially outwardly. The radial projections have a longitudinal position corresponding substantially to the longitudinal position of the cutting portion, whereby the radial bump provides a mark and/or a tactile location point beneath the skin for the surgeon for use in rhinoplasty or jaw surgery.
US10624658B2	Impactor and stabilizer for fracturing calcifications in heart valves A device for fracturing calcifications in heart valves includes a stabilizer and an impactor movable towards each other. The impactor includes one or more impactor arms, each of which extends distally from a proximal cap. The impactor further includes one or more lever arms each of which is distally coupled to a lever cap and proximally coupled to a corresponding one of the one or more impactor arms. The lever cap slides on a shaft which extends towards the proximal cap. Proximal movement of the lever cap towards the proximal cap causes the one or more lever arms to deform and to push against the one or more impactor arms and to cause the one or more impactor arms to deform.
US10624657B2	Everting balloon for medical devices A device for removing an obstruction from a lumen in a human or animal subject may include an inflatable balloon. The inflatable balloon may include a proximal tapered portion having a proximal taper angle, a central portion, and a distal tapered portion having a distal taper angle that is greater than the proximal taper angle. The balloon may also include at least one eversion feature on the proximal tapered portion and/or the distal tapered portion. The eversion feature may facilitate preferential eversion of the distal tapered portion into an inside of the balloon without the proximal tapered portion collapsing. Preferential eversion of the distal tapered portion may be provided by the differences in the distal and proximal taper angles and by one or more of a number of different types of eversion features.
US10624656B2	Apparatus and methods for treating obstructions within body lumens Apparatus and methods are provided for delivering fluid into a body lumen during a medical procedure. A distal end of an apparatus may be introduced into a body lumen, and a valve on the distal end may be opened to deliver fluid through a first lumen into the body lumen, e.g., contrast and/or other diagnostic or therapeutic agents. The valve may be closed, and a procedure may be performed within the body lumen, e.g., using a treatment element carried on the distal end. For example, the treatment element may include a balloon that may be inflated when fluid is delivered through the first lumen with the valve closed. Optionally, a prosthesis, energy source, drug platform, and the like may be carried by the balloon for treating the body lumen. In various embodiments, the valve may be located proximal or distal to the treatment element.
US10624655B2	System and method for association of a guiding aid with a patient tissue A guide for placing a landmark(s) in a patient tissue comprises a central portion defining at least one guiding bore configured to receive and guide a tool for placing the at least one landmark in the patient tissue. Extended portions project away from the central portion, each of the extended portions having respective lower base surfaces contoured to mate with the patient tissue, at least the respective lower base surfaces being customized as a function of preoperative imaging of the patient tissue, whereby the guide is specific to the patient.
US10624649B2	Multi-mode inflatable limb occlusion devices and methods Methods for adaptive cuff inflation for the purposes of occluding a limb of a subject include inflating a cuff to a pressure at or above limb occlusion pressure and periodically deflating the cuff to detect amplitude of oscillometric oscillations reaching or exceeding a predetermined threshold, whereby indicating that the cuff pressure has reached an updated systolic blood pressure. Selecting the cuff to be wide enough to define limb occlusion pressure at or below the systolic blood pressure assures that this maneuver does not compromise cessation of blood flow to the limb. Devices are disclosed configured to operate in at least two of the following three operating modes: a tourniquet mode, a remote conditioning mode and a blood pressure monitoring mode.
US10624648B2	Left atrial appendage Occluder A left atrial appendage occluder (200) comprises a sealing part (220), a fixing part (210) disposed at one side of the sealing part (220), and a connection part (230) for connecting the sealing part (220) and the fixing part (210). The radial deformation capacity of the sealing part (220) is greater than the radial deformation capacity of the fixing part (210), and/or, the axial deformation capacity of the sealing part (220) is greater than the axial deformation capacity of the fixing part (210). In the left atrial appendage occluder (200), the radial or axial deformation capacity of the sealing part (220) is configured to be greater than the radial or axial deformation capacity of the fixing part (210), thereby avoiding the situation in which the sealing part (220) is not optimally fitted with the opening of the left atrial appendage (10) when the fixing part (210) is placed inside of the left atrial appendage (10), which in turn enhances the occlusion effect. Additionally, the sealing part (220) has great deformation capacity which reduces the risks of the sealing part (220) causing abrasion to the opening of the left atrial appendage, or even damaging the opening of the left atrial appendage. The fixing part (210) not only avoids the risks but also fixes the occluder in the left atrial appendage (10) more effectively, and prevents the occluder (200) from being disengaged from the left atrial appendage.
US10624647B2	Aneurysm devices with additional anchoring mechanisms and associated systems and methods The present technology relates to aneurysm devices with additional anchoring mechanisms, and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, the aneurysm devices are endovascularly deliverable to a site proximate an aneurysm near a parent artery with bifurcating branches. The aneurysm devices can include a closure structure (102) comprising a distal-facing aspect configured to at least partially occlude the aneurysm and a proximal-facing aspect configured to arch over lumina of the bifurcating branches. The devices further include a supplemental stabilizer (103) connected to the closure structure. The supplemental stabilizer is configured to reside in the parent artery. The closure structure includes a hinge point (175) where the closure structure folds to form a loop element configured for anchoring within at least one of the bifurcating branches.
US10624635B2	Firing members with non-parallel jaw engagement features for surgical end effectors A surgical instrument that includes a shaft axis and first and second jaws that are configured to move relative to each other about a fixed jaw axis between a fully open position and a fully closed position. A firing member is configured to move between a starting position and an ending position. A first jaw engagement member extends laterally from each lateral side of the firing member. Each first jaw engagement member is oriented along a first jaw engagement axis that intersects the shaft axis. A second jaw engagement member extends laterally from each lateral side of the firing member. Each second jaw engagement member is oriented along a second jaw engagement axis that intersects the shaft axis and the first jaw engagement axis.
US10624634B2	Firing trigger lockout arrangements for surgical instruments A surgical instrument system can comprise, one, a surgical instrument including a handle, a shaft comprising a distal end, and a trigger and, two, an end effector attachable to the shaft. The instrument can further include a firing member and a motor configured to move the firing member toward the distal end, wherein the trigger is configured to operate the motor. The surgical instrument system can further include a plurality of sensors configured to detect one or more error conditions, a plurality of indicators, and a controller in communication with the plurality of sensors and the indicators, wherein the controller is configured to selectively activate the indicators to indicate the error conditions detected. A surgical instrument can comprise a plurality of actuators and a plurality of actuator locks, wherein the controller can actuate one or more of the actuator locks to indicate the error condition detected.
US10624633B2	Systems and methods for controlling motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrument A motorized surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes a displacement member. A motor is coupled to the displacement member. A control circuit is coupled to the motor. A position sensor is coupled to the control circuit. A timer circuit is coupled to the control circuit to measure elapsed time. The control circuit is configured to receive the position of the displacement member from the position sensor, receive elapsed time from the timer circuit, and control velocity of the motor based on the position of the displacement member and the elapsed time. A method of controlling motor velocity of the surgical instrument also is disclosed.
US10624632B2	High strength suture with absorbable core and suture anchor combination A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbable yarn. The bioabsorbable yarn is made from a least one filament of a bioabsorbable polymer. The nonabsorbable yarn is made from at least one filament of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.
US10624630B2	Multiple-firing securing device and methods for using and manufacturing same A multiple-fire securing device includes a hollow outer shaft, a reloader, a reloader movement assembly, a rail, and securing structures each defining an inner securing orifice. The reloader longitudinally moves within the outer shaft and has a distal end shaped to temporarily contact one of the securing structures. The rail is disposed within the reloader and has an installing location. The securing structures are disposed on the rail. The reloader movement assembly moves the reloader longitudinally in a distal direction to deliver a first securing structure to the installing location from a first proximal position and moves the reloader proximally away from the installing location without the first securing structure to a position in which the distal end of the reloader temporarily contacts a second one of the securing structures. The second and successive securing structures are moved one at a time to the installing location.
US10624628B2	Systems and methods for percutaneous suture delivery Systems and methods are provided for percutaneously suturing tissue. An elongated deployment member having a guide member coaxially disposed over a shaft member may be used to carry a needle deployment member. The needle deployment member may be carried at a distal end of the elongated deployment member and include a plurality of needles releasably secured to the needle deployment member, wherein each needle is routed coaxially within the distal end of the needle deployment member. The needle deployment member may further include a needle pusher driven by a link coaxially disposed within the shaft member, wherein the needle pusher is configured to advance each needle through the distal end of the needle deployment member and coaxially over the proximal end of the needle deployment member to position the plurality of needles at a piercing angle in a proximal direction.
US10624627B2	Implantable fascial approximator Any of a number of implantable or partially implantable approximators, including, but not limited to, manual and ratchet approximators using a tensioning component that can be at least partially provided within a wound for closing the fascia of a wound (such as around the approximatoor) using continuously tensioned sutures. Also provided are approximators with automatic tensioning features, including electrically driven devices.
US10624626B2	Fixation device A fixation device. At least one example embodiment is a bone anchor comprising: a proximal head; a bollard coupled to the proximal head; a first barb coupled to the bollard, the first barb extends outward a first distance measured perpendicularly from an anchor central axis, the first distance greater than half the transverse dimension of the bollard, and the first barb extends outward at a first radial from the anchor central axis; and a second barb coupled to the first barb, the second barb extends outward a second distance measured perpendicularly from the anchor central axis, the second distance greater than half the transverse dimension of the bollard, and the second barb extends outward at a second radial from the anchor central axis, the second radial at a second rotational orientation at least 36 angular degrees from the first radial.
US10624621B2	Devices and methods for the treatment of heart failure A device (10) for treating heart failure in a patient. The device (10) comprising a body (12), at least one passage (18) through the body (12), at least one one way valve (20) in the passage (18) and a mounting means (14) adapted for mounting the body (12) in an opening provided in the patient's atrial septum. In use, the device (10) is oriented such that, when the patient's left atrial pressure exceeds the patient's right atrial pressure by a predetermined amount, the one way valve(s) (20) opens to allow blood flow through the passage(s) from the left atrium to the right atrium to thereby reduce the left atrial pressure.
US10624616B2	Surgical instruments including sensors A surgical instrument includes a handle portion, first and second jaw members operably coupled to the handle portion, and first and second sensors associated with the first or second jaw members. The first sensor is configured to measure local perfusion in tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members, and the second sensor is configured to measure a pressure applied to the tissue by the first and second jaw members.
US10624610B2	Ultrasonic imaging system An existing ultrasonic diagnostic device is used to obtain a color flow image of a target object whose stiffness is to be measured. At this time, a vibration exciter applies a micro vibration with a frequency of n/4 (n represents an odd number equal to or larger than 1) to the target object with respect to a burst frequency of an ultrasonic pulse to generate a shear elastic wave. As a result, a striped pattern corresponding to the stiffness of the target object caused by the shear elastic wave appears on a display of the ultrasonic diagnostic device as a shear elastic wave detection image.
US10624608B2	Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus According to embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes transmission/reception circuitry transmitting/receiving an ultrasonic wave to/from an object via a piezoelectric transducer, ultrasonic image generation circuitry generating a series of ultrasonic images along a time series based on an output from the transmission/reception circuitry, specifying information generation circuitry generating predetermined specifying information concerning each of the series of ultrasonic images, selection circuitry selecting a color Doppler image from the series of ultrasonic images based on the specifying information in response to a predetermined operation during display of the series of ultrasonic images, and storage circuitry storing the selected color Doppler image.
US10624606B2	Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to a present embodiment includes driving pulse generating circuitries and a transmission control circuitry. The transmission control circuitry turns on a switching element of respective driving pulse generating circuitries of the driving pulse generating circuitries to be grounded, and thereby controls so as to make an output impedance of the respective driving pulse generating circuitries become a low impedance. The transmission control circuitry turns off the switching element of the respective driving pulse generating circuitries, and thereby controls so as to make the output impedance become a high impedance by means of a resistance value of the resistance. The transmission control circuitry controls so as to make the output impedance of the respective driving pulse generating circuitries become a lower impedance during a transmission period in which the ultrasound is transmitted than during a reception period in which a reflected wave of the ultrasound is received.
US10624605B2	Radiation imaging control apparatus, method of controlling the same, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium A radiation imaging control apparatus comprises an obtainment unit configured to obtain a radiation image captured by an image capturing unit; an extraction unit configured to extract, as a diagnostic image for comparison, a radiation image re-captured by the image capturing unit in a case in which the radiation image is a rejected image; and an output unit configured to output the rejected image and the diagnostic image for comparison to an external apparatus.
US10624604B2	Medical diagnostic high-frequency X-ray machines and power supply devices thereof This disclosure relates to medical diagnostic high-frequency X-ray machines and power supply devices thereof. One power supply device can convert an alternating current into a direct current, which is further raised by a boost circuit and stored by a capacitor module, so that the power supply device can provide high voltage and sufficient power to an inverter. Another power supply device can use a lithium iron phosphate battery to power the X-ray machine. Accordingly, the X-ray machine can be lighter, smaller, resistant to high temperature, fast in electrical charging and discharging, and safer, and the usage life of the X-ray machine can be prolonged due to the long cycle life of the lithium iron phosphate battery.
US10624602B2	Medical imaging device and method controlling one or more parameters of a medical imaging device Embodiments include a medical imaging device and a method controlling one or more parameters of a medical imaging device. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving image data representing a first image of an object to be imaged using the radiation source and detecting a plurality of positions of respective predetermined features in the first image. Based upon the detected positions, a boundary of an imaging area of the object to be imaged is determined. Based on the determined boundary, one or more parameters of the radiation source unit are controlled.
US10624594B2	Radiological imaging system occupying a reduced space A radiological imaging system including a bed extending along a main direction, and a load-bearing structure supporting the bed in a raised position. The system includes a collapsible gantry having a circular trajectory of expansion lying on a positioning plane, and the collapsible gantry includes a source to emit radiation and a detector to receive the radiation. The gantry also includes a casing housing the source and the detector. The casing includes a fixed arched module and a mobile arched module. There is a rotation mechanism suitable to rotate the collapsible gantry in relation to the bed and the load-bearing structure to vary the inclination of the positioning plane in relation to the main direction. There is also a kinematic expansion mechanism connected to the casing to translate the mobile arched module with respect to the fixed arched module.
US10624585B2	Method and device for improving prediction and detection of adverse events in elderly or disabled people Embodiments relates to a method and apparatus for risk stratification, monitoring, detection and prediction of adverse events in bedridden people. The method and apparatus can be used to prevent heath related conditions in people.
US10624582B2	Electronic skin and manufacturing method therefor An electronic skin is manufactured by disposing an oxide thin film transistor (TFT), a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor on a flexible substrate. The pressure sensor and the temperature sensor are respectively located on two sides of the flexible substrate. The oxide TFT includes a first TFT and a second TFT. The pressure sensor is configured to drive the first TFT, and the temperature sensor is configured to drive the second TFT. The method for preparing the electronic skin is to form an oxide TFT, a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor by means of etching and deposition on a flexible substrate whose double sides are covered with conductive materials. The electronic skin provided in the present invention may simultaneously measure pressure and temperatures, and has a simple structure, a low working voltage, small power consumption, high sensitivity, and small interference between sensor signals.
US10624581B2	Biological information acquisition terminal, information management method, and information display method A bio-information acquiring terminal for acquiring bio-information includes a bath device. The bath device is provided with a bio-information measuring unit configured to measure bio-information of a user taking a bath, and a fingerprint authentication unit configured to specify the user. According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily manage daily changes of the health condition of the user in his or her daily life.
US10624579B2	Biofeedback system with body mapping clothing for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis A biofeedback system for monitoring patient-related signals of a patient having adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is disclosed. The present invention provides a personalized biofeedback to the patient based on the patient-related signals for restoring balance in muscle activities and reducing displacement of both sides of the patient's spine as a treatment for AIS. The biofeedback system comprises clothing integrated with posture monitoring sensors, and one or more computational systems comprising a sensor-based sEMG posture training subsystem for providing posture training and a posture monitoring subsystem for providing progressive training through daily activities. The sensor-based sEMG posture training subsystem comprises a posture training device coupled to a plurality of sEMG sensors, a feedback device and a calibration system. The posture monitoring subsystem monitors the posture of the patient and determines the properness of the posture by comparing the real-time data with the calibrated signals from the sEMG posture training subsystem.
US10624578B2	Fundamental code unit of the brain: towards a new model for cognitive geometry In embodiments, devices, methods and systems to analyze the different mediums of brain function in a mathematically uniform manner may be provided. These devices, methods and systems may manifest at several levels and ways relating to brain physiology, including neuronal activity, molecular chirality and frequency oscillations. For example, in an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for determining structure of living neural tissue may comprise receiving at least one signal from at least one read modality, the signal representing at least one physical condition of the living neural tissue, determining action potentials based on the signals received from the read modalities, determining frequency oscillations based on the signals received from the read modalities and the action potentials, and determining neuron network structures based on the signals received from the read modalities, the action potentials, and the frequency oscillations.
US10624576B2	Device for diagnosis and induced regeneration in tissues by means of therapeutic percutaneous electrolysis and electro-stimulation targeted via bipolar needle A device for use in the medical and hospital sector for the diagnosis, induced regeneration of tissue by means of therapeutic percutaneous electrolysis and targeted electro-stimulation based on the use of at least one bipolar needle that includes within a very small area of two electrodes located at the exterior and interior conductor of said bipolar needle, limiting the tissue to be treated within the bevel area of the needle without affecting the surrounding healthy tissue in which said bipolar needle is applied the necessary electrical signals for diagnosing the degree of degeneration and to calculate the necessary electrical charge for treating the damaged tissue while controlling said current in a manner that eliminates the contraindications that currently exist.
US10624566B2	3D isotropic microscale metamaterials and methods of manufacture 3D microscale metamaterial structures and methods of making. The metamaterial structure includes a polygonal structure having a plurality of panels connected to one another at structure corners. A metal resonator pattern is provided on each of the panels. The resonator patterns of neighboring panels are electromagnetically coupled to one another across a gap between the resonator patterns at the corresponding structure corner. The panels can be a polymer material, layers of graphene oxide, etc. The metamaterial structure can be a 3D octagram split-ring resonator, and is completely isotropic. The 3D metamaterial structure can be made by a self-folding process.
US10624564B1	Multi-stream data collection system for noninvasive measurement of blood constituents The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry.
US10624563B2	Multi-stream data collection system for noninvasive measurement of blood constituents The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry.
US10624557B2	Methods and systems for generating integrated substrate maps for cardiac arrhythmias An electrophysiology map, for example a map of arrhythmic substrate, can be generated by acquiring both geometry information and electrophysiology information pertaining to an anatomical region, and associating the acquired geometry and electrophysiology information as a plurality of electrophysiology data points. A user can select two (or more) electrophysiological characteristics for display, and can further elect to apply various filters to the selected electrophysiological characteristics. The user can also define various relationships (e.g., Boolean ANDS, ORs, and the like) between the selected and/or filtered characteristics. The user-selected filtering criteria can be applied to the electrophysiology data points to output various subsets thereof. These subsets can then be graphically rendered using various combinations of colorscale, monochrome scale, and iconography, for example as a three-dimensional cardiac electrophysiology model.
US10624555B2	Myocardial analysis apparatus and myocardial excitation detection apparatus A myocardial excitation complementation/visualization apparatus includes an acquiring section that acquires intracardiac electrocardiograms of a subject, the intracardiac electrocardiograms being recorded by a recording unit having a plurality of electrodes, a processing section that performs a computation for completing and visualizing a state of excitation in a myocardium of the subject based on the intracardiac electrocardiograms, and a displaying section that displays the state of excitation in the myocardium of the subject based on an output of the processing section. The processing section includes a first generating section, a correcting section, a second generating section, and a third generating section. The displaying section displays a change of the state of excitation in the myocardium of the subject based on the visualized data.
US10624552B2	Method for constructing physiological electrode assembly with integrated flexile wire components A method for constructing physiological electrode assembly with integrated flexile wire components is provided. A flexible backing is formed from a stretchable woven textile material, the flexible backing having a proximal flexible backing end and a distal flexible backing end. A set of flexile wires is integrated into the proximal flexible backing end to form a set of electrical contact surfaces shaped to interface with a monitor recorder on a side of proximal electrical backing end opposite the contact side of the proximal flexible backing end. An electrocardiographic electrode is positioned on the contact side of the distal flexible backing end. A further electrocardiographic electrode is positioned on the contact side of the proximal flexible backing end. One of the electrical contact surface of the set of electrical surfaces is connected to the electrocardiographic electrode. Another one of the electrical contact surface of the set of electrical contact surfaces is connected to the further electrocardiographic electrode.
US10624547B2	Sensing device with array of microelectrodes Devices and systems described herein relate to a sensing device that includes an output area and an electrode area. The output area includes an output circuit comprising an integrator adapted to integrate a received current so as to generate an output voltage corresponding to the received current. The electrode area includes an electrode comprising an exposed, electrically conductive, surface area and electrode circuitry connected to the exposed surface area. The electrode circuitry comprises a voltage-to-current transducer adapted to produce a wire current corresponding to a voltage present at the exposed surface area. The sensing device also includes a connecting wire electrically connecting the electrode circuitry to the output circuit, wherein the current received by the output circuit is the wire current.
US10624545B2	Biological information monitor A biological information monitor includes: a measuring section which is configured to measure biological information having a periodically changing value; a sound outputting section which is configured to output a sound including a first sound and a second sound, in synchronization with a period of the biological information; and a sound controlling section which is configured to cause the second sound to be output in succession to the first sound, and which is configured to change the second sound in accordance with a value of the biological information.
US10624544B2	Apparatus and method of assessing a narrowing in a fluid filled tube An apparatus and method of assessing a narrowing in a fluid filled tube having a fluid flow pressure wave having a backward-originating pressure component and a forward-originating pressure component without taking a flow velocity measurement, comprising: taking pressure measurements in the tube; separating the pressure components into the backward-originating pressure component and the forward-originating pressure component; identifying a time window when the differential of flow velocity (dU) is minimal or absent; and deriving the backward and forward pressure components for pressure measurements taken in at least the time window.
US10624543B2	Photo-acoustic sensing apparatus and methods of operation thereof A photo-acoustic sensing apparatus (100) for non-invasive measurement of blood parameters of a subject (102) comprises a photo-acoustic sensor (104) for sensing photo-acoustic signals (106) induced when a region of the subject is illuminated by a light source (108). A first sensor processing module (112) may derive blood oxygen saturation using sensed photo-acoustic signals (114). A second sensor processing module (116) may derive blood core temperature using sensed photo-acoustic signals. A third sensor processing module (118) may derive blood glucose using sensed photo-acoustic signals. The sensing apparatus is configured to derive at least one of: a de-correlated value (120) of blood oxygen saturation of the subject; a de-correlated value (122) of blood core temperature of the subject; and a de-correlated value (124) of blood glucose of the subject.
US10624541B2	Optical measuring device and electronic device including the same An optical measuring device including a light source, a light beam path adjuster, a light detector and a controller is provided. The light source may emit light toward an object in a predetermined progress direction. The light beam path adjuster may be disposed between the light source and the object and may change a progress path of the light emitted from the light source. The light detector may receive the light that is reflected from the object after passing through the light beam path adjuster. The controller may compare a first effective beam path length of the reflected light that the light detector receives with a predetermined target beam path length and control a refractive angle of the light beam path adjuster based on a beam path length difference between the first effective beam path length and the predetermined target beam path length.
US10624539B2	Transcutaneous analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
US10624538B2	Eyelid detection device, drowsiness determination device, and eyelid detection method An eyelid detection device includes a face feature point detecting unit for detecting outer and inner eye corners as face feature points from a captured image, an eye region detecting unit for detecting an eye region including both an upper eyelid area and an eye area from the captured image on the basis of the face feature points, and an upper eyelid detecting unit for, for each of a plurality of divided areas into which the eye region is divided, detecting the boundary between the upper eyelid area and the eye area on the basis of the pattern of arrangement of the intensity values of pixels aligned in the divided region, and for connecting the boundary detected for each of the divided regions, to determine an upper eyelid.
US10624536B2	Virtual reality-based ophthalmic inspection system and inspection method thereof A virtual reality-based ophthalmic inspection system includes a wearable unit, an electronic unit, and at least one detector; the wearable unit is available for an inspected object to wear the wearable unit on head; the electronic unit is assembled with the wearable unit and has a left-eye display zone and a right-eye display zone, wherein the left-eye display zone is used for displaying at least one left-eye sight-targets, and the right-eye display zone is used for displaying at least one right-eye sight-targets; the detector is disposed on the electronic unit. A sight-target with at least one distinguishing feature are shown on one of the left-eye display zone and the right-eye display zone, the left-eye display zone displays the sight-target while the right-eye display zone is filled with black, and the right-eye display zone displays the sight-target while the left-eye display zone is filled with black.
US10624534B2	Light source device A light source device includes a primary light source that emits primary light, a light guide that guides the primary light, an optical conversion unit that converts the primary light emitted from the light guide and having a first light distribution angle into secondary light having a second light distribution angle and emits the secondary light, and a light distribution adjustment unit that adjusts the secondary light to illumination light having a third light distribution angle and emits the illumination light. The light distribution adjustment unit and the optical conversion unit slide each other. The light distribution adjustment unit allows a light distribution adjustment amount for adjusting the second light distribution angle of the secondary light to adjust to the third light distribution angle of the illumination light.
US10624533B2	Endoscope with images optimized based on depth map derived from structured light images A method and apparatus for processing gastrointestinal (GI) images are disclosed. According to this method, a regular image is received, where the regular image is captured using an imaging apparatus by projecting non-structured light onto a body lumen when the imaging apparatus is in the body lumen. One or more structured-light images captured using the imaging apparatus by projecting the body lumen with structured light are received. A target distance for a target region in the regular image is derived based on said one or more structured-light images. A filter is determined based on the target distance and camera parameters associated with the imaging apparatus. A first processed target region is generated by applying the filter to the target region to improve sharpness of the target region. A first processed regular image comprising the first processed target region is provided.
US10624531B2	Endoscope An endoscope (1) having an operating handle comprising a handle housing (2) and an insertion tube (3) extending from said handle towards a distal end of the endoscope (1) and terminating in a tip part at the distal end of the endoscope (1). A tool (55) arranged at said tip part at the distal end of the endoscope, said tool is movable between a retracted position, an extended position and a task position and a tool operating member (22) located at the operating handle (2), said tool operating member (22) is operable between a rest position and a working position, said working position of the tool operating member comprises an intermediate position and depressed position, wherein the intermediate position is located between the rest position and the depressed position, and in the intermediate position the tool is in the extended position and in the depressed position the tool is in the task position.
US10624530B2	Flexible structures Flexible frameworks are described including a plurality of at least one structural component having a waveform axially stacked and configured to form at least one internal conduit.
US10624526B2	Endoscope-pipe An endoscope pipe with a central, elongated observation window on the distal end, whereby several light outlet openings for fiberoptic end surfaces are positioned close to the observation window for illuminating the angle area observed through the observation window and the light outlet openings are positioned asymmetrically in relation to the longitudinal extension of the observation window and/or the fiberoptic end surfaces are held in the light outlet openings in such a way that light is beamed from the fiberoptic end surfaces into the angle area in various directions.
US10624520B2	Pan cleaner system and method The present invention relates to a pan cleaner system. The pan cleaner system comprises a main frame adapted to house a supply system, an inverting system and a cleaning system. The supply system, the inverting system and the cleaning system are configured to form a synchronized continuous functional line beginning by the supply system receiving a pan to be cleaned and ending by the cleaning system releasing a clean pan. The supply system comprises a first conveyor adapted to guide the pans towards the inverting and the cleaning systems. In one embodiment, the inverting system comprises a second conveyor adapted to magnetically hold the pans during the transport and the cleaning process. The pan cleaner system further comprises a releasing system adapted to release the pans from the magnetic conveyor once the cleaning process has been completed.
US10624514B2	Cleaner and controlling method thereof A cleaner which performs an autonomous driving, includes: a cleaner body; a driving unit for moving the cleaner body; a camera for detecting 3D coordinate information; a memory for storing pattern information related to a charging station; and a controller for comparing the 3D coordinates information detected by the camera with the pattern information related to the charging station stored in the memory, and for determining whether the charging station is positioned near the cleaner body based on a result of the comparison.
US10624513B2	Surface cleaning apparatus A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone bin assembly having a sidewall surrounding a contiguous interior volume and comprising multiple segments of different profile and width.
US10624512B2	Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus A handle removably connectable to an appliance includes a battery pack. A vacuum cleaner which uses the handle and an air cooled battery charger is also provided.
US10624509B2	Vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner includes a hand-held device and the hand-held device has a housing defining an air inlet and an air blowing port at a front end thereof, the air blowing port being disposed adjacent to the air inlet; a dust cup disposed in the housing and connected to the air inlet; and an electric motor defining a motor chamber in communication with the dust cup, in which an airflow entering through the air inlet flows out of the air blowing port after flowing through the dust cup and the electric motor.
US10624505B2	Foam soap dispenser The present invention relates to the technical field of soap dispenser, particularly to a foam soap dispenser including a housing, a raw material chamber, and a liquid soap outlet, and further includes a water chamber, a drive device, and a foaming device; the liquid soap outlet is arranged on the housing; the raw material chamber, the water chamber, the drive device, and the foaming device are arranged inside the housing; a raw material chamber outlet and a water chamber outlet are connected to a foaming device inlet; a foaming device outlet is connected to the soap liquid outlet. The present invention can produce plentiful foam, and the piston assembly thereof is not easy to be stuck, and is provided with a longer service life. Moreover, the produced foam has a uniform size while the discharge speed of foam is faster and more stable than ever.
US10624502B2	Cover arrangement for fluid dispenser A fluid dispenser having a housing and a cover removably coupled to the housing with the cover having a right cover side wall and a left cover side wall secured together spaced laterally from each other and in which the cover side walls are resilient and deflectable laterally away from each other for disengagement of the cover from the housing.
US10624497B1	Toaster A toaster includes a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, a top wall and two opposing sidewalls. On the top wall are a plurality of bread-dispensing openings, each in communication with a designated cooking chamber. Vertically positioned within each cooking chamber is a heating element and a deployable grill. A lift mechanism includes a plurality of rotatable catch members that release the grill whenever the housing is upright so that the device functions as a conventional toaster. However, when the housing is rotated to lie on its rear wall, the catch members automatically grip the grill so that the lift mechanism ejects it through the bread-dispensing opening.
US10624496B1	Grill with interchangeable grill cover A portable grill with an interchangeable grill lid to allow for different decorative lids to be screwed onto a universal base grill. The lid base sits on the grill body and screws into the body. The grill body includes a grill grate that fits all the different interchangeable grill lids. The interchangeable grill lids include various mascot and sports related designs.
US10624495B2	Ignition device using pellet fuel The present invention relates to an ignition device using pellet fuel capable of quickly igniting and burning the pellet fuel, which is supplied into an inner container, and including a container part having the inner container in which the pellet fuel is accommodated while being dropped therein and an outer container of which an upper part is integrally provided with an outer side of the inner container, a heater bar provided at a lower part of the container part and configured to ignite the pellet fuel while being heated by electrical energy, and a cover provided at an inner bottom of the inner container and configured to cover the heater bar.
US10624493B2	Grill device A grill device includes upper and lower grill units. The upper grill unit has a feed opening. The lower grill unit includes a lower grill plate having a plate body and a flow-diverging stage. The plate body has a central portion that is adapted to be positioned under and aligned with the feed opening, and a surrounding portion that surrounds the central portion. The flow-diverging stage protrudes upwardly from the central portion of the plate body, and has a flow-diverging convex surface that faces the feed opening and that is for diverging flow of a fluid material which flows from the feed opening onto the plate body. The flow-diverging convex surface has a top end positioned higher than the plate body.
US10624492B2	Cleaning system Method of cleaning of a milk system with dispensing device, which system is associated with a beverage maker, including a control unit and a cleaning module. The method includes the following steps: replacing a milk container of the milk system with the cleaning module, including at least two zones, cleaning fluid being filled in a first zone and in a second zone, and a cleaning agent being filled in a chamber; connecting the first zone and the second zone with docking units of the milk system for suctioning cleaning fluid, conveying the cleaning fluid through the milk system and at least partial recirculation of the cleaning fluid in the cleaning module; rinsing of the milk system with cleaning fluid, cleaning fluid being conveyed through the milk system out of the first zone and/or out of the second zone of the cleaning module and being led out; rinsing of the circuit of the milk system, cleaning fluid being extracted from the second zone, being heated by a heating device and being led back into the chamber, whereby it reaches the second zone via a fluid-conductive connection; terminating the circuit rinsing, cleaning fluid being led out and a valve device of the second zone being closed when the filling level of cleaning fluid in the second zone drops below a predetermined level; and final rinsing of the milk system with cleaning fluid from the first zone. Furthermore a device for carrying out the method is described.
US10624491B1	Vacuum brewed beverage apparatus A vacuum brewed beverage apparatus for effectively cooling or heating the beverage after it has been vacuumed brewed. The vacuum brewed beverage apparatus includes a control assembly; a container assembly including a container removably supported by the control assembly and capable of holding liquid and a brewed product; and a brew assembly including a brewing chamber removably supported by the control assembly and being in operable communication with the container.
US10624490B2	Consumable for a dispenser and processing unit for a dispenser The present disclosure relates to a consumable for use in a dispenser for preparation of foodstuff products, the consumable comprising a sealed housing comprising at least one rigid wall portion that is impermeable to liquid, a primary inlet portion arranged to enable pressurized water flow into the housing, a secondary inlet portion arranged to enable an auxiliary fluid flow, particularly an air flow, into the housing, at least one outlet portion arranged to enable the processed foodstuff product to flow out of the housing, at least one containing chamber arranged in the housing, the chamber containing a food substance, particularly a ground substance, at least one flow processing chamber arranged to process a liquid solution that flows through the flow processing chamber, a flow transfer wall arranged between the containing chamber and the flow processing chamber.
US10624486B2	Device and method for peeling Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and a device for peeling, including a peeling means, a fixing means, a first motor, a second motor, a control device for controlling the peeling means, a three-dimensional (3D) modeling apparatus configured to acquire three-dimensional coordinates of the surface of the item to be peeled, and a processing and controlling unit, wherein the processing and controlling unit is connected to the three-dimensional modeling apparatus and configured to determine an operating parameter of the peeling means, an operating parameter of the first motor and an operating parameter of the second motor, the processing and controlling unit is further connected to the first motor and controls the first motor to drive the movement of the fixing means, the processing and controlling unit is further connected to the second motor and control the second motor to drive the movement of the peeling means.
US10624484B1	Automated delivery locker and assemblies A locker configured to store a package is disclosed. The locker includes a plurality of adjustable storage compartments. The locker also includes a door coupled to the locker. The door is configured to actuate between an open position and a closed position to provide access to at least one of the plurality of adjustable storage compartments.
US10624481B1	Mounting device for an object such as a towel, a dish cloth, a potholder, an oven mitt, and the like, and combination of the mounting device and the object A mounting device for securing an object, such as a towel, a dish cloth, a potholder, or an oven mitt, to a handle, such as a refrigerator handle, an oven door handle, a drawer handle, or a cabinet handle, comprises a body, a hooking component formed on the body for removably hooking the device onto the handle when desired, and a connecting component formed on the body for connecting the object to the body. The object may be removably affixed to the connecting component or permanently affixed to the connecting component.
US10624480B2	Brassiere hanger Devices and systems for hanging brassieres are provided. In one embodiment, a brassiere hanging system comprises a support device and at least one brassiere hanger element. Each brassiere hanger element is configured to support a brassiere. The support device is configured to be connected with and support the at least one brassiere hanger element. According to one embodiment, a brassiere hanger element may comprise a body component and at least one spiral connector extending from a top portion of the body component.
US10624469B2	Reversible Mattress with varying firmness A reversible mattress includes a first outer region and a core region placed beneath the first outer region. The core region includes at least one core portion. The reversible mattress further includes a second outer region placed beneath the core region. The first outer region, the core region, and the second outer region are each made of latex foam and form the reversible mattress. The first outer region has a first outer ILD (ILDT1) and the second outer region has a second outer ILD (ILDT2) such that the first outer ILD (ILDT1) is lower than the second outer ILD (ILDT2).
US10624467B2	Pocketed spring comfort layer A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
US10624461B2	Baby on board infant float The invention disclosed in this application is a floatation device for infants and small children combined with an exercise device for their parent. The device is designed to allow the child to be in the swimming pool with their parent with only a small part or none of the child to actually be in contact with the water. The invention consists of a seat for the child integrated into a floatation device. The child's seat will swivel to allow for the child to be facing in various directions while on the floatation device. Sections of the seat are removable so that the child may dangle their legs into the water while affixed in the seat. The floatation part of the invention is similar in size and shape to an adult swimming kickboard and can be utilized as such with a child either in the seat or not.
US10624460B2	Lighted chair base and lighted chair back The lighted chair base comprises a base plate, a base case, a power source, a controller and at least one light emitter. The base case is coupled to the base plate, and comprises an accommodation space. The power source is disposed on the base plate and located within the accommodation space. The controller is located within the accommodation space and electrically coupled to the power source. The at least one light emitter is located within the accommodation space and electrically coupled to the controller. The lighted chair back is also disclosed, comprising a main body, a power source, a controller and at least one light emitter. The power source is coupled to the main body. The controller is electrically coupled to the power source. The at least one light emitter is disposed on the main body and electrically coupled to the controller.
US10624459B1	Combination portable chair and equipment caddy A lightweight, portable, and compact combination chair and equipment caddy. The combination chair and caddy is accomplished by using a standard five or six gallon bucket together with an integral seat and back rest. The back rest is movable between an extended position for supporting a user's back when seated on the bucket, and a retracted storage position. When the back rest is in its storage position, it is retracted almost completely within the interior of the bucket to enable easy carrying of the bucket via its handle. The back rest also uses the handle of the bucket to hold it in its extended position thereby keeping costs and materials to a minimum.
US10624458B2	Height-adjustable footrest A lock is provided for locking a footrest at two chair legs of a chair is provided. The lock has a first blocking rod, a second blocking rod, and an adjustment means cooperating with the two blocking rods. The adjustment means is supported rotatably about a rotation axis, the two blocking rods are arranged coaxially and spaced apart from each other and are respectively perpendicular with respect to the rotation axis (DA), the two blocking rods are respectively coupled to the adjustment means, and a rotation of the adjustment means about the rotation axis (DA) causes the two blocking rods to move synchronously in opposite directions. Also provided are a footrest having a lock according to this disclosure and a chair having one or both of a lock according to this disclosure and a footrest according to this disclosure.
US10624457B2	Chair The invention relates to a chair (1) which comprises a support (6), a seat element (5), a back element (4), a leg element (3), a spring mechanism and a weight-controlled working adjusting element for the spring mechanism.
US10624456B2	Portable seat cushion A portable seat cushion for placement on a seat for added comfort and support is provided that includes an elongated rectangular base comprising a front portion, seat portion, and back portion. The base includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The seat cushion also includes a generally wedge-shaped main cushion, and a generally rectangular-shaped back cushion, wherein the main and back cushions engage the base. The seat cushion is moveable between a deployed configuration and a rolled configuration.
US10624454B1	Mobile articulating rod holder A plurality of fishing rods are placed in this device, and through the device, will allow compact storage of the plurality of fishing rods, easy transport in and out of vehicles, and over many different surfaces, saving time and reducing the chance of damage to the fishing rods and reels. A slider bar that extends from one end of the frame to the other secures a plurality of rod holders. If the user wishes to tilt the rods, the user pulls backward on the slider bar lever and the rods will tilt simultaneously in the same direction.
US10624453B2	Bathroom management apparatus A bathroom management apparatus is provided which can minimize the likelihood of door-sliding components being seen from the outside. The bathroom management apparatus may include a cabinet forming an interior space whose front is open; a first dividing plate provided within the cabinet and dividing the interior space; a second dividing plate provided within the cabinet in parallel with the first dividing plate and dividing the interior space, and forming a storage chamber in the space between the first and second dividing plates; and a door slidably installed on the first dividing plate and second dividing plate and opening and closing the storage chamber.
US10624452B2	Racking system A catering shelving system is disclosed with a series of shelves in order to assist caters in transporting food from one location to another. The shelving system racks may be detachable or pivotally attached through the use of rotation mechanisms for easy break down and storage. The shelving system may accommodate a series of different types of pans of all shapes, sizes, and weights.
US10624450B2	Ultimate rinse cup brush cleaning system A set of molded silicone rubber devices is used for cleaning a variety of paint brushes in a variety of containers. A circular basic paint “puck” is molded silicone rubber with paint-cleaning teeth and a diameter matching the bottom of a standard coffee cup or else a standard disposable paint mixing cup of 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz or 64 oz. A bucket puck has a diameter fitting a 1-gallon or 5-gallon paint bucket and is suitable for large, heavy brushes. An expansible paint puck doubles in size when submerged in turpenoid paint solvent and has a silicone rubber purity and hardness ensuring uniform expansion and contraction. A paint puck set includes solvent container, stable footing and ultimate rinse cup topper with brush holders, flexible cup grip, brush scraping surfaces and drip tray.
US10624448B2	Computerized cosmetics brushes A computer-implemented method of training a user to effectively apply makeup using a computerized makeup brush, the method comprising the steps of receiving, from a computerized makeup brush that comprises one or more sensors for sensing the movement of the makeup brush relative to a particular portion of a user's body, data representing a movement of the makeup brush relative to the particular portion of the user's body over a particular period of time as the makeup brush is used to apply makeup brush to the particular portion of the user's body, and using the data to generate and display, to a user, a visual representation of the movement of the makeup brush over the particular period of time on a display that is operatively coupled to the computerized makeup brush.
US10624445B2	Multiplex brush This invention is in regards to a multiplex brush. The brush is composed of three types of visible bristles, allowing the users to feel more aware of its effectiveness and difference compared to when using single-type bristle brushes. The straight bristles, 1stwavy bristles and 2ndwavy bristles are planted together so the brush would have more grip. This is in regards to a multiplex brush with 1stwavy bristles and 2ndwavy bristles that are different in the degree and number of curves they have so the brush would allow hairs with different thickness and texture can all be styled easily, while maintaining its optimal condition.
US10624444B2	Hair care device A hair care device for use in untangling hair includes a body portion and a plurality of substantially parallel flexible bristles made of soft plastics material and projecting from the body portion. The bristles are arranged such that over at least a part of the area of bristles, some of the bristles are of shorter length. The bristles and the shorter length bristles are interspersed over the at least part of the area of bristles.
US10624443B2	Gripping apparatus for handheld devices An apparatus for assisting a user in gripping a portable electronic device has a base element adapted to be attached to the portable electronic device, wherein the base element has a top surface with an attachment region and a bottom surface configured to mount the base element onto the portable electronic device; a gripping element, wherein the gripping element has a bottom surface with an attachment region; and a stretchable cord connecting the base element and the gripping element and attached thereto at the respective attachment regions thereof; wherein the stretchable cord is sufficiently elastic to allow the gripping element to be extended away from the base element a sufficient distance for a user to insert one or more fingers between the gripping element and the base element, to grip the user's fingers when they are inserted between the gripping element and the base element, and to snap back against the base element when the user's fingers are removed, and to allow the gripping element to automatically adjust a tightness of its grip to a thickness of the user's fingers when they are inserted between the gripping element and the base element.
US10624442B2	Adjustable holder The present invention describes an adjustable holder used primarily to secure substantially cylindrical objects to the person, clothing, or gear of a user. For the preferred embodiment, the holder is a substantially cylindrical casing comprising: a substantially curved front wall, the substantially curved front wall further comprising two portions and a helical opening, where the helical opening separates the two portions of the substantially curved front wall; an opposing back wall; a closed bottom end; an open top end; and an interior compartment wherein the substantially curved front wall is connected to the opposing back wall, the closed bottom is connected to both the substantially curved front wall and the opposing back wall, and the substantially curved front wall, the opposing back wall, and the closed bottom collectively form the interior compartment; and wherein the two portions of the substantially curved front wall are connected by the fastener.
US10624441B1	Magnetic pencil holder for a writing implement A holder for securing a writing implement to a magnetic surface. The holder includes a body that extends between a first end and a second end of the housing. The body includes a plurality of lateral interior surfaces. A first and second ends of the body defining an opening that has a channel extending between the lateral interior surfaces from the first end to the second end. A protrusion is disposed within the housing and extends from one lateral interior surface toward the channel. A stopper is disposed proximate to the second end of the body and partially extends from a lateral interior surface toward the second opening. A magnet is located within the housing and rests against one of the lateral interior surfaces and the stopper preventing movement of the magnet. The housing receives the writing implement and a protrusion contacts the writing implement securing it in place.
US10624435B2	Curling iron A curling iron contains: a body, a fitting sleeve, a plug, and multiple clampers. The body includes multiple rolling ribs arranged in a stepped shape and includes two stop portions. Two opposing rolling ribs on two peripheral sides of the body respectively do not flush with each other and are separated. The body also includes an orifice and a hollow portion, wherein the hollow portion has two retaining slots. The fitting sleeve includes two locking portions corresponding to the two retaining slots of the body. A diameter of the plug is equal to that of the orifice of the body, each of the multiple clampers includes a fixing portion and a clamping portion, and the fitting sleeve is fitted into the hollow portion of the body. The plug is accommodated in the orifice of the body, and each clamper clamps the body.
US10624430B1	Storage and carrying case A storage and carrying case comprises an upper housing and a lower housing connected by a locking hinge mechanism.
US10624424B2	Foot measuring machine with user interface and corresponding method While purchasing shoes via an online shopping store, a user may use a foot measuring machine according to the invention to automatically download and print an insole which is adapted to the particular user's foot dimensions as well as the particular shoe which is being bought. Hence, a different insole is printed for every different user foot and shoe combination. This enables the user to try out the insole (or insoles for both feet) and make out an idea of the adaptability of the particular shoe to their feet. The foot measuring machine with a user interface facilitates the user the virtual purchase of shoes, generating an insole of the shoe it wants to purchase, so that the user can print the insole of the selected shoe and try it out by super-posing the foot on the insole outline.
US10624421B2	Method for unified inflation and sealing A method for inflating a chamber in an article composed at least partially of polymer layers, such as thermoplastic layers, is provided. The methods can allow for forming an aperture in a polymer layer, inflating a chamber or volume in fluid communication with the aperture, and then sealing the chamber so that the inflation fluid is substantially retained in the chamber and/or does not escape via the aperture. The formation of the aperture, inflation of the chamber, and sealing of the chamber or aperture may be performed by a single tool and/or based on a single registration of the thermoplastic article with a tool. In some aspects, formation of the aperture is enabled in part by using a punch with a cupped surface that allows the top layer of a thermoplastic article to be breached without forming a hole in at least one lower layer.
US10624419B2	Differing void cell matrices A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter.
US10624417B2	Article of footwear with outsole bonded to cushioning component and method of manufacturing an article of footwear An article of footwear comprises a sole structure having a cushioning component defining an enclosed, fluid-filled chamber. The cushioning component has a top wall, a bottom wall, a medial side wall at a medial side of the article of footwear, and a lateral side wall at a lateral side of the article of footwear. The cushioning component includes a unitary outsole having a bottom portion, a medial side portion, and a lateral side portion. The bottom portion is bonded to the bottom wall, the medial side portion is bonded to the medial side wall, and the lateral side portion is bonded to the lateral side wall. A method of manufacturing includes disposing the first and second polymer sheets and the outsole in a mold assembly and thermally bonding the outsole to the second polymer sheet, and the first and second polymer sheets to one another to form a chamber.
US10624414B2	Athletic skate body An athletic skate body has an integrated leather vamp main body, a heel accessory piece, multiple strengthening pieces, a tongue, a shoe lining, an inner board, and a sole. The integrated leather vamp main body has a seamless toe box surface portion and a first lateral surface portion and a second lateral surface portion extending rearward from two sides of the toe box surface portion. The first and the second lateral surface portions are sewed with a heel accessory piece and thus a heel portion is formed. With the seamless toe box surface portion, strength of a head portion of the athletic skate body is enhanced, and a vamp base can be cut into shape by automation equipment. Thus, with the plane and integral vamp base attached with multiple strengthening pieces precisely, the manpower is saved and the quality of the athletic skate body is improved.
US10624411B2	Writing to apparel by flexing piezoelectric generator A wearable article, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the wearable article to the worn on a body, a piezoelectric generator, positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to output a voltage, a data translator, coupled to the piezoelectric generator, configured to output electronic data based on the voltage, and an electronic data storage, coupled to the data translator, configured to store the electronic data from the data translator.
US10624407B2	Pad assemblies for a protective sports helmet A pad assembly is provided for use with a protective sports helmet in a contact sport, the helmet having an opening. The pad assembly includes a pad member within a pad housing, and a retainer having a projection that fits within the helmet opening. The pad assembly also includes a cap detachably coupled to the retainer, the cap including a base portion that fits within the helmet opening and a flange portion that fits within a countersunk recess disposed around the helmet opening, the cap detachably receiving the projection of the retainer. A protective sports helmet having a pad assembly is also provided.
US10624406B2	Protective sports helmet The present helmet invention combines lightweight, impact absorption materials, force distribution structures, and means for affixing a facemask and straps to the helmet for reducing the risk of head injury. The internal construction of the helmet uses the combination of three or more elliptically shaped rings, each referred to as a “halo ring.” The halo rings are rigidly affixed to u-shaped torsion bars, and together form a cage. The cage covers areas of the head and skull vulnerable to injury, operating to disperse and thereby dissipate external impacts at any point where forces on the helmet's external surface are transferred to the ovoid-like cage.
US10624405B2	Aerodynamic control device and helmet including the same An aerodynamic control device includes a void opening. The void opening decreases a resistance of a turbulence generated by a component part located behind a center of a longitudinal width of a helmet and is formed so that one end is connected to the helmet and the other end protrudes backward from the helmet.
US10624392B2	Aerosol-generating system with motor An aerosol-generating system may include a liquid storage portion configured to hold aerosol-forming substrate, a vaporizer, and a pump. The liquid storage portion includes a movable wall and an outlet. The vaporizer includes a heating element having a structure that at least partially defines an internal passage. The pump may deliver liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the outlet of the liquid storage portion to the internal passage of the heating element. The pump may include a micro stepper motor with a drive shaft that is configured to rotate a particular amount based on performing an individual step, a piston connected to the movable wall, and a lead screw connecting the drive shaft to the piston and configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into axial movement of the piston and the movable wall. The vaporizer may at least partially vaporize the delivered liquid aerosol-forming substrate.
US10624390B2	Method for preparing fuel element for smoking article The invention provides a method for making a fuel element for a smoking article comprising forming a combustible carbonaceous material into a fuel element adapted for use in a smoking article; incorporating a metal-containing catalyst precursor into the fuel element or onto the surface thereof to form a treated fuel element, the incorporating step occurring before, during, or after said forming step; and optionally heating or irradiating the treated fuel element at a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the catalyst precursor to a catalytic metal compound. Examples of metal-containing catalyst precursors include iron nitrate, copper nitrate, cerium nitrate, cerium ammonium nitrate, manganese nitrate, magnesium nitrate, and zinc nitrate. Fuel elements treated according to the invention, and smoking articles including such fuel elements, are also provided.
US10624388B2	Single dose smoking device with predefined bowl volumes Disclosed is a novel single dose smoking device that provides advancement to the traditional pipe bowl design, and these advancements translate exceedingly well to the unique applications of an expanding smokers market, where discerning smokers are increasingly refining their preferences. More specifically, the single dose smoking device includes a stem with a first end and a second end, and a bowl with a draw end and pack end. The stem and bowl are formed from an organic or inorganic material with a draw end and pack end. The draw end includes a hole or series of holes therethrough for allowing gases to pass therebetween.
US10624382B2	High specific mechanical energy extrusion screw assembly High Specific Mechanical Energy extruder screw assemblies (14, 88, 98) and complete extruders (10, 86, 96) are provided, which include wide-flight intermediate screw sections (104) having axial flight widths greater than the flight widths of the inlet and outlet screw sections (102, 106) on opposite sides of the intermediate sections (104). The intermediate sections (104) provide increased friction and shear serving to enhance the SMEs imparted to comestible food materials during processing thereof.
US10624380B1	Oral/enteral nutritious foods and method of manufacturing the same Oral and enteral foods and processes for manufacturing the same from either fresh ingredients or powder ingredients are disclosed comprising: a high-protein meat group having a first predetermined percentage (%) weight; a high-protein vegetable group having a second predetermined percentage (%) weight; a carbohydrate having a third predetermined percentage (%) weight; a fiber having a fourth predetermined percentage (%) weight; water having a fifth predetermined percentage (%) weight, enzyme having a sixth percentage (%) weight; and a supplement of vitamins and minerals having a seventh percentage (%) weight, all enzymatically hydrolyzed to achieve a calorie density of 1 kcal/ml; a viscosity less than 100 cP; a peptide less than 10 kDa; a plurality of amino acids and vitamins.
US10624377B2	Edible web comprising microorganisms The present invention relates to edible webs comprising microorganisms, such as probiotics. In particular, the present invention relates to an edible web having microorganisms, such as bacteria, probiotic bacteria, bacteriophages or viruses printed thereon, e.g. by the use of inkjet printing. In addition the invention relates to methods of producing such edible webs, to various products comprising the edible webs as well as to use of the edible webs comprising microorganisms.
US10624372B2	Reduced-sweetener products, flavoring mixtures for said reduced-sweetener products and process for the production of products of this type A flavoring mixture, comprising (i) one or more sweet-tasting substances, selected from the group of naturally occurring sweet-tasting substances and the physiologically compatible salts thereof without phyllodulcin and the physiologically compatible salts thereof, and (ii) phyllodulcin and/or one or more of the physiologically compatible salts thereof, wherein the ratio of the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) to the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) is ≥2.
US10624370B2	Compositions and methods that modulate digestibility in a companion animal A specific type of digestibility in a companion animal can be improved by adjusting the diet of the animal to increase the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility. The specific type of digestibility can be one or more of organic matter digestibility, dry matter digestibility, fiber digestibility, energy digestibility, fat digestibility, or protein digestibility.
US10624368B1	Control of pathogenic bacteria in foods Methods of making coated pet food kibble and the kibble product by coating kibble with a composition that include at least one of: (i) lecithin and chicken fat; (ii) lecithin, a glycerol monoester of a fatty acid, a sugar monoester of a fatty acid, and chicken fat; (iii) lecithin, Nα—(C8-C18) acyl arginine alkyl (C1-C8) ester, and chicken fat; or (iv) Nα—(C8-C18) acyl arginine alkyl (C1-C8) ester-thymol and chicken fat. When the pet food kibble coated with a composition as described above, exhibits amounts of Salmonella sp. that are reduced by about 99%. This reduction is effective for at least 60 days post coating when compared to pet food kibble coated with a composition lacking one of (i)-(iv). The compositions are also used in a method for treating raw beef or poultry prior to grinding where the ground meat exhibits amounts of Salmonella sp. that are reduced by about 99%.
US10624366B2	Methods of decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl The disclosure relates to methods for decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl through administering isolated microorganisms to the fowl. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl through administration of a Bacillus sp. to the fowl. The disclosure further relates to isolated microorganisms and compositions comprising the same.
US10624360B2	Methods for reducing glycemic value of dairy compositions The present invention relates to a process for the production of a dairy composition from a starting material containing lactose. The present invention also relates to the compositions produced by the process of the invention as well as the foods and drinks containing the compositions.
US10624359B2	Highly functional cellulose composite A method for producing a cellulose composite containing cellulose and a polysaccharide, wherein a median size of colloidal cellulose composites contained in the cellulose composite as measured by a dynamic light scattering method is 0.85 μm or more, the method including treating a mixture containing cellulose, a polysaccharide and an aqueous medium together in a wet process, wherein a solid content is controlled to be 35 mass % or more, and temperature is set at 80° C. or less.
US10624357B2	Delivery apparatus to deliver a hidden item inside a food Delivery apparatus and assemblies are shown and described. In one embodiment, a delivery apparatus includes a base, a container removable about a central tube, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism may engage an extension plunger to release the container from an isolated position substantially parallel with a food item to an adjacent display position. The result is an improved hidden display and assembly for enhancing efficient, effective delivery of a hidden item inside a food item(s) or the like.
US10624356B2	Refrigerated dough with extended shelf life made from white wheat flour A white wheat flour is made from a combination of a first flour stream including at least a non-heat treated low ash and low bran flour stream, and a second flour stream including a heat-treated high ash and high bran flour stream. The white wheat flour preferably exhibits an extensibility in the range of 160-180 for use in making raw dough used in sheeted dough manufacturing systems. Importantly, the specified processing of the invention only results in a change in extensibility of less than 20%. The raw dough composition can be packaged and stored in a refrigerated condition for subsequent use in making biscuits, rolls, croissants or the like. By heating the second flour stream, enzymes in the second flour stream are deactivated, thereby increasing the stability and refrigerated shelf life of the packaged raw dough composition to at least 120 days. In certain embodiments, one or more enzymes are reintroduced into the second flour stream.
US10624351B2	Modulated nutritional quality traits in seeds This invention relates to methods and materials for modulating seed nutritional quality traits of seeds produced by a wheat, cotton, soybean, or maize plant, said plant having been heterologously disposed to, or grown from, a plant element treated with an endophyte.
US10624349B2	Altering microbial populations and modifying microbiota The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relates inter alia to methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.
US10624346B2	Herbicidal composition and method for controlling weeds Provided is a herbicidal composition containing ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate and one or more dicamba salts selected from the group consisting of dicamba diglycolamine salt and dicamba N,N-bis(3-aminopropyl)methylamine salt. The herbicidal composition can exert an excellent control efficacy on weeds.
US10624345B2	Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor mixtures The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I), (I and a C16 to C18 fatty acid methyl ester adjuvant system. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I) with the mixtures of the present invention.
US10624344B1	Composition and method for protecting plant against disease and pest The present invention can provide a composition and a method excellent in plant protection effect against diseases and pests. The composition comprises fluopyram and fluxapyroxad, and the method comprises a step of applying fluopyram and fluxapyroxad to a plant or soil for cultivating the plant.
US10624339B2	Method of controlling filbertworm There is provided a method of controlling filbertworm capable of reducing the number of release positions without changing a dosage amount per unit area. More specifically, there is provided a method of controlling filbertworm comprising the step of: providing E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate or a composition comprising 80% by weight or more of E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate at 1 to 100 release positions/ha to release the E,E-8,10-dodecadienyl acetate at a release rate of from 0.01 to 5 g/day/ha for mating disruption.
US10624338B2	Nitrite microencapsulation, and uses of microencapsulated nitrite in the manufacture of pest baits The present invention relates to microencapsulation technology and specifically, nitrite salt microencapsulation and uses of microencapsulated nitrite in the manufacture of animal pest baits, especially baits to be used in humane methods for controlling feral pig and possum populations.
US10624335B2	Tool for cryopreservation of cell or tissue and cryopreservation method The present invention relates to a device for cryopreservation of a cell or tissue, including a deposition part on which a cell or tissue is to be deposited, the deposition part having a layer containing a water-soluble polymeric compound on an outermost surface of the deposition part; and a method of cryopreservation using the device.
US10624334B1	Self-stabilizing decoy system A fowl decoy is detailed having a buoyant upper shaped and decorated to approximate a fowl. The upper is attached to a funnel shaped stabilizer that extends downward from the bottom surface of the buoyant upper. The funnel improves the movement of the decoy by lowering the center of mass and allowing water to move the decoy about by force applied to the lower portion of the stabilizer. The decoy is also equipped with an anchor to facilitated removal from the water.
US10624328B1	Marine containment device A marine containment device is disclosed for containing a marine species. The marine containment device comprises a container defining an interior chamber. An aperture is in the container for inputting and outputting the marine species relative to the interior chamber. A closure door closes the aperture. A hinge pivotably couples the closure door with the container. A first flotation body is coupled to the first side wall and a second flotation body is coupled to the second side wall for providing a positive buoyancy while holding a portion of the body of water and marine species within the chamber when the container defines a horizontal position within the body of water. The rear end defines a linear plane for positioning on the surface and maintaining the container in a vertical position while holding a portion of the body of water and marine species within the chamber.
US10624326B1	Gear shifting device of drum fishing reel A gear shifting device of a drum fishing reel includes first and second gears having first and second through holes respectively, and a gear shaft extending through the first and second through holes and having two through grooves. A shifting rod is provided with two elongated holes and axially moveably inserted into a shaft hole of the gear shaft. A key is inserted through the through grooves and the elongated holes and abutted with a spring disposed inside the shifting rod. When the key is inserted into the first through hole or the second through hole, the first gear or the second gear is rotatably driven by the gear shaft. As such, the key can be positioned positively, the speed changing motion acts smoothly, and the gear shifting device can be easily assembled with stable quality.
US10624324B2	Fishing device Fishing device, such as a lure (1), in which there is a body (2), to the front end of which are attached means (3) for attaching a line (4) and at the rear end of which are winglets (11, 12) that rotate due to the force of the water flow. The winglets (11, 12) are mounted eccentrically on bearings on an essentially wire-like axle (9) to rotate in opposite directions and/or at different speeds. The winglets (11, 12) are essentially triangular, the bearing point being essentially at, or in the immediate vicinity of one point of the triangle.
US10624323B2	Illuminated fishing lure The disclosed fish luring device includes a transparent container having an opening at a top and a bottom section, an illumination assembly, a plurality of screened caps for covering at least one opening of transparent container and a bait adapted to attract towards the illumination assembly. Further, the illumination assembly is configured to provide a green spectrum for the screening of the bait inside the transparent container.
US10624317B2	Edible pet chew made from an edible malleable sheet An edible pet chew has an initially malleable sheet of a hardened chewable material dimensioned large enough and thin enough to be initially malleable for flexing, folding or rolling into a final shape. The sheet is shaped into a final shape by flexing, folding or rolling and then hardened.
US10624315B2	Functional garments to collect loose hair and skin of domestic pets A multi-layered animal garment is configured to aid shedding of fur from an animal. The garment includes a fur agitation layer comprising a plurality of fur agitation features to facilitate the shedding as the fur agitation layer moves relative to the fur and a mesh layer configured to retain fur pieces shed from the fur. Each layer includes at least one leg band configured to be attached to a leg of the animal. The fur agitation layer and the mesh layer are elastically connected to each other. The leg band of the fur agitation layer and the leg band of the mesh layer cause the fur agitation layer and the mesh layer to move in relation to each other.
US10624311B2	Water dispenser A water dispenser including a body and a water outlet mechanism, the body includes a base and a supply pipe inside of the body, multiple mounting grooves set on the side of the base; the water outlet mechanism arranged on the base, including a diversion component including a diversion pipe and a diversion valve installed in a pipeline of the diversion pipe; an end of the diversion pipe is connected to the supply pipes, the other end of the diversion pipe extending into the mounting groove; a linkage component, an inner end of that connected to the valve, an outer end of that extending into the mounting groove; when the outer end of the linkage component suffers an inward force, making the valve move to conduct the water inlet chamber and the diversion chamber; and a resetting component that connects the base and the linkage component.
US10624310B1	Tipping livestock handling chute apparatus A tipping livestock handling apparatus is provided which includes a support frame positioned on the ground. A squeeze chute or other type of animal handling chute is positioned on the chute frame. The chute is pivotally secured to the support frame and is pivoted between an upright position and a horizontally disposed position by way of hydraulic cylinders so that the legs and feet of the animal in the chute are accessible for treatment.
US10624309B2	Cat litter box A cat litter box has an open top enclosure provided with a bottom and sidewalls extending upward to form the enclosure. A lid with a central aperture configured to permit ingress and egress of a cat is provided to rest on the open top enclosure. The surface of the lid from the central aperture toward the perimeter is provided with a plurality of apertures to form a grated surface on the lid.
US10624305B1	Soybean cultivar 85161422 A soybean cultivar designated 85161422 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85161422, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85161422, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85161422, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85161422. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85161422. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85161422, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 85161422 with another soybean cultivar.
US10624304B2	Soybean variety 01068381 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068381. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068381. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068381 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068381 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10624298B1	Maize inbred PH2DWW A novel maize variety designated PH2DWW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2DWW with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DWW through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2DWW or a locus conversion of PH2DWW with another maize variety.
US10624296B1	Hybrid corn variety 70750312 The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 70750312. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 70750312, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 70750312 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 70750312.
US10624294B2	Wheat variety W070303B1 A wheat variety designated W070303B1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W070303B1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W070303B1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W070303B1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W070303B1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W070303B1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.
US10624285B2	Soybean variety 01068376 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068376. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068376. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068376 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068376 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US10624282B2	Hydroponic tray and hydroponic system The tray (10) of the present invention is for use in hydroponics. The tray has a first end and a second end having a longitudinal axis defined therebetween. An inlet (20) is provided at the first end for receiving nutrient and an outlet (30) is provided at the second end for draining nutrient solution. A levee system comprising paddle assemblies (40) extending orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the tray is disposed between the first end and second end of the tray. The paddle assemblies are adapted to partition the tray to define compartments and to impede the downstream flow of nutrient solution from the first end to the second end. The paddle assemblies are adjustable so as regulate depth of nutrient solution in each compartment to enable optimal irrigation of the plants cultivated in each compartment. To complete a hydroponic system, the tray of the present invention connects to at least one reservoir for holding nutrient solution. The reservoir comprises conduits in flow communication with the inlet of the tray or outlet of the tray. Nutrient solution held in the reservoir is supplied to the tray via the inlet, and nutrient solution in the tray is drained into the reservoir via the outlet.
US10624279B1	Grapple control system A system and method for controlling a grapple is described in embodiments herein. A variable pressure control may be implemented that controls the pressure applied to a load held by the grapple. An interlock mechanism may be employed on the felling grapple that disables the operation of components of the felling grapple such as a feller. A grapple release mechanism may be activated to release the pressure applied to the load in the event of a malfunction in the felling grapple.
US10624275B1	Semi-automated crop production system A semi-automated crop production system featuring a growing module with grids of cells for growing plants and a lighting and airflow fixture positioned above each cell. The lighting and airflow fixtures feature a fan disposed in a housing, a light emitting diode (LED) assembly board comprising LEDs disposed below the fan; a light diffuser disposed below the LED assembly board, and an adjustable airflow nozzle extending downwardly from the fan and protruding through the LED assembly board and the light diffuser. The adjustable airflow nozzle provides directed airflow downwardly toward a bottom area of the housing. The growing module and lighting and airflow fixtures are housed in a shell. The growing module may be slidably attached to the interior wall of the shell via mounting components.
US10624273B2	Control system for a canopy A method includes receiving a treatment temperature from a user device; positioning a tree within a treatment region of a canopy; flowing a fluid from a hot fluid generating system to the canopy; spraying the fluid from the hot fluid generating system into the treatment region of the canopy; and selectively enabling and disabling a fluid flow from the hot fluid generating system to the canopy to maintain the treatment temperature within the treatment region of the canopy.
US10624268B2	Mounting clip for hay rake tooth A mounting clip includes an elongated channel having a first end, a central portion, and an elongated second section. Along the elongated section are at least two laterally widened sections that provide greater surface area for receiving an elastomeric block of a tooth. At least one of the ends of the channel extend beyond one of the laterally widened sections.
US10624260B2	Multi-section header with flexible crop cutting knife A crop harvesting header having a frame mounted on a propulsion vehicle has a cutter bar carrying a sickle knife and a draper transport. The draper is guided at its front edge by a longitudinally extending rail mounted on the frame for movement therewith. The cutter bar is mounted on the frame at spaced positions by spring blades attached to a fixed beam at the rear which allow up and down flexing movement of the cutter bar relative to the draper engagement member. At the center discharge the cutter bar is carried on shorter blades which are carried on a beam in front of the front draper roller. The small amount of flexing of the cutter bar combines with a balanced three piece header frame to provide effective ground following.
US10631443B2	Splitting of combined delivery power, data, and cooling in a communications network In one embodiment, a method includes delivering power, data, and cooling on a cable from a central network device to a splitter device for splitting and transmitting the power, data, and cooling to a plurality of remote communications devices over a plurality of cables, each of the cables carrying the power, data, and cooling, receiving at the central network device, monitoring information from the remote communications devices on the cable, processing the monitoring information, and allocating the power, data, and cooling to each of the remote communications devices based on the monitoring information. A system is also disclosed herein.
US10631424B2	Method and apparatus for maintaining cooling of modular electronic system during module removal In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an indication at a modular electronic system of initiation of online removal for a module removably inserted into a slot of the modular electronic system, increasing a fan speed at the modular electronic system before the module is removed, monitoring an internal temperature at the modular electronic system, and providing an indication that the module is ready for removal upon reaching a specified cooling state at the modular electronic system based on the temperature monitoring. A panel on an adjacent module is opened and extends into the slot upon removal of the module to substantially block airflow bypass from the slot and maintain cooling within the modular electronic system. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.
US10631423B2	Authentication system for reusable surgical instruments An authentication system for use in a surgical stapling device includes an authentication board assembly disposed at a proximal end of a loading unit and having a contact assembly, and an adapter board assembly disposed at a distal end of an adapter assembly. When the loading unit is engaged with the adapter assembly, the authentication board engages the adapter board assembly.
US10631422B2	Automatic testable breather valve A breather valve and a portable communication device including a breather valve are provided. The breather valve includes a housing having a bottom portion having an opening and side portions, a rigid substrate located within the housing and a breathable membrane mounted to the rigid substrate. The breather valve further includes a gasket having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a preloaded compression element across the gasket and the rigid substrate. The gasket has an upper energy director located at the top surface and a lower energy director located at the bottom surface. The preloaded compression element provides at least a first compressive position providing a contact between the lower energy director and the bottom portion of the housing and a second compressive position in which air passes around the lower energy director and the upper energy director.
US10631419B1	Mounting bracket for encrypted touch module A mounting bracket comprising a first (top) surface with a slot, second (bottom) surface, and a shield (front) surface extending between the top and bottom surfaces, and two side (right and left) surfaces coupled with the top, bottom, and front surfaces. A cavity is formed by the top, bottom, front, left, and right surfaces. Mounts on the top surface enable a housing to be mounted on the top surface. Mounts coupled with the left and right edge surfaces enable the bracket to mounted on an external surface. Optionally, the top surface may further comprise a hidden mount on the distal edge of the top surface, the hidden mount is hidden when a housing is mounted on the top surface and/or a security pin. When the bracket is mounted to an external surface, the slot in the top surface allows a connector to extend from the cavity to the housing.
US10631415B2	Electronic device and manufacturing method thereof This electronic device is provided with: a resin molding; and a conductive cable including an electric wire. One end portion of the conductive cable is embedded in the resin molding. The surface of the resin molding exposes an end surface on the side of the one end portion of the conductive cable and includes a surface which is continuous to the end surface. The electronic device is further provided with wirings formed on the end surface and the surface so as to be connected to the electric wire in the end surface.
US10631412B2	Prepregs and laminates having a UV curable resin layer Prepregs having a UV curable resin layer located adjacent to a first thermally curable resin layer or sandwiched between first and second thermally curable resin layers wherein the UV curable resin layer is uncured or partially cured as well as methods for preparing laminates using the prepregs wherein the laminate includes at least one UV curable resin encapsulated electrical component.
US10631404B2	Method for producing an ultra-high conductivity electrical conductor Elongated, ultra-high conductivity electrical conductors for use in advanced electronic components and vehicles, and methods for producing the same, are disclosed herein. The elongated electrical conductors include a conductor body that defines a longitudinal axis. The conductor body includes an isotropically conductive matrix material and a plurality of anisotropically conductive particles interspersed within the isotropically conductive matrix material. Each anisotropically conductive particle defines a respective axis of enhanced electrical conductivity that is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the conductor body. The methods include providing a bulk matrix-particle composite that includes the isotropically conductive matrix material and the plurality of anisotropically conductive particles. The methods further include forming the bulk matrix-particle composite into an elongated electrical conductor and aligning the plurality of anisotropically conductive particles such that the respective axis of enhanced electrical conductivity thereof is at least substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the elongated electrical conductor.
US10631402B2	Flexible display device and mobile terminal A flexible display device and a mobile terminal including the same are provided, whose portability is improved, and which enable diverse choices of the screen sizes. The flexible display device includes a receptacle mechanism and a flexible display screen, wherein the receptacle mechanism includes a first end cap and a second end cap opposed to each other, a spool pivotally mounted on the first end cap and the second end cap, a ratchet fixedly connected to the spool, a pawl hinged to the first end cap, a pretension spring abutting the first end cap and the pawl respectively, and a reset spring fixedly connected to the spool and the second end cap respectively. The flexible display screen includes a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge opposed to each other, and the first lateral edge is fixedly connected to the spool.
US10631401B2	Modular deformable platform A modular deformable electronics platform is attachable to a deformable surface, such as skin. The platform is tolerant to surface deformation and motion, can flex in and out of a plane of the platform without hindering operability of electrical components included on the platform, and is formed via arrangement of discrete flexible tiles, with corners of adjacent tiles connected by a flexible connection material so that individual tiles can translate and rotate relative to each other. Interconnects disposed on bases of separate tiles electrically connect adjacent tiles via their connected corners, and electrically connect components disposed on different tiles. Each pair of adjacent corner connections defines an axis about which at least a portion of the platform can flex without deformation and without hindering connections between tiles. The flexible material and/or bases of the tiles can include Parylene.
US10631399B2	Electronic module An electronic module with reduced electromagnetic interference radiation includes a multilayer printed circuit board having an electrically conductive outer layer and at least one electrically conductive inner layer, an electronic component, a heat sink and a plurality of thermal plated-through holes. The electronic component is disposed on and electrically connected to the outer layer. The heat sink is thermally connected to the multilayer printed circuit board by an electrical insulation layer. Heat generated during operation of the electronic component can be dissipated to the heat sink through the plurality of thermal plated-through holes. The plurality of thermal plated-through holes do not have an electrical connection to the outer layer.
US10631391B2	X-ray generation device, X-ray fluoroscopic image photographing device and CT image photographing device Provides is an X-ray generation device, an X-ray fluoroscopic image photographing device and a CT image photographing device; the X-ray generation device is capable of facilitating the electrical connection of terminals of an X-ray tube to terminals of a high voltage generation part, capable of preventing wiring bodies which connect these terminals from contacting with each other, and capable of preventing the wiring bodies from separating from the terminals of the X-ray tube or the terminals of the high voltage generation part. A wiring body includes a conductive bar-shaped member having stiffness and contact sockets arranged at two ends of the bar-shaped member. The sockets are fixed to the bar-shaped member using riveting parts. Each socket is electrically connected to a terminal of the high voltage generation part and a terminal of the X-ray tube which function as contact plugs.
US10631390B2	X-ray generating device and X-ray photography system An X-ray generating device includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray tube drive circuit, an electron acceleration voltage generation circuit, and a control unit communicating with the drive circuit and the voltage generation circuit, the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil, a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit includes an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, the optical fiber cable has a coating that suppresses fluctuation due to a convective flow of the insulating oil, the coating is cured by, from a resin material containing a plasticizer, a part of the plasticizer being leaching out, and the control unit is configured to facilitate leaching of the plasticizer by driving the voltage generation circuit to apply a voltage to the optical fiber cable in a state of no X-ray being generated.
US10631389B2	Wireless sensor having a laser-responsive element A wireless battery-powered daylight sensor for measuring a total light intensity in a space is operable to transmit wireless signals using a variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The sensor comprises a photosensitive circuit, a wireless transmitter for transmitting the wireless signals, a controller coupled to the photosensitive circuit and the wireless transmitter, and a battery for powering the photosensitive circuit, the wireless transmitter, and the controller. The photosensitive circuit is operable to generate a light intensity control signal in response to the total light intensity in the space. The controller transmits the wireless signals in response to the light intensity control signal using the variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The variable transmission rate may be dependent upon an amount of change of the total light intensity in the space. In addition, the variable transmission rate may be further dependent upon a rate of change of the total light intensity in the space.
US10631387B2	Systems and methods for providing wave-based lighting efficiencies Embodiments of wave-based lighting efficiencies are provided. As an example, a method includes determining a characteristic of a voltage from an alternating current (AC) waveform, where the AC waveform is configured to power a load, and wherein the AC waveform includes positive voltage portions, negative voltage portions, and zero axis points. Some embodiments include determining a first position in the AC waveform to create a first step with a first step voltage and applying the AC waveform at the first step to a first predetermined portion of the load, where the first predetermined portion of the load has a first voltage rating that corresponds to the first step voltage.
US10631384B2	Lighting devices and methods for use An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum.
US10631379B2	Controlling a lighting system A method of controlling a plurality of luminaires of a lighting system. The method comprising: capturing with an imaging device, by a user adopting a stationary position, at least one image of the luminaires in a predominant field of view of the user in the stationary position; processing the at least one image to determine the predominant field of view of the user in the stationary position and a location of each of the luminaires relative to the determined predominant field of view of the user; and controlling the luminaires of the lighting system to emit illumination, based on their determined locations relative to the predominant field of view of the user in the stationary position.
US10631378B2	Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a display part and a housing that accommodates the display part. The display part includes a display panel configured to display an image on a front surface thereof, a flat portion, and an edge portion extended from a side of the flat portion and curved in a direction toward which the image is displayed.
US10631376B2	High brightness LED matrix driving system A LED driving system for a LED matrix having a plurality of LEDs connected in parallel. The LED driving system includes a plurality of driving modules. Each one of the plurality of driving modules drives a corresponding one of the plurality of LEDs. The plurality of LEDs are divided into a plurality of groups. The plurality of driving modules drive the plurality of LEDs ON successively group by group. In each one of the plurality of groups, the LESs are driven ON successively row by row, and for each row in each one of the plurality of groups, the LEDs are driven ON successively column by column with a programmed delay time between the LEDs in every two successive columns. Each one of the plurality of driving modules can include a grayscale control module for adjusting a brightness of the corresponding one of the plurality of LEDs.
US10631372B2	Low-power electro-thermal film devices and methods for making the same A low-power transparent electro-thermal film device is provided. The device includes a transparent substrate, a transparent conductor layer disposed at least one side of the transparent substrate, and a plurality of inner electrodes disposed on the transparent conductor layer and including a first plurality of inner electrodes extending in a comb shape from a first electrode bus bar and a second plurality of inner electrodes extending in the comb shape from a second electrode bus bar. The first plurality of inner electrodes inter-lock with the second plurality of inner electrodes.
US10631369B2	Infra-red device for focused heating A heating system comprises at least one IR heating device 3 and at least one optical element arranged to focus or direct IR radiation emitted by the IR heating device 3 onto an object to be heated 1.
US10631368B2	Micro-electromechanical temperature control system with thermal reservoir A micro-electromechanical temperature control system including a micro-electromechanical apparatus is provided. The micro-electromechanical apparatus includes a heater and a thermal reservoir. A specific heat capacity of the thermal reservoir is greater than a specific heat capacity of the heater, so that a heating time and a heating frequency of the heater are reduced to save electrical power consumption. The micro-electromechanical temperature control system is adapted for a micro-electromechanical sensor that is required to be controlled at an operating temperature, such as a gas sensor.
US10631363B1	Two stage role switch for fully wireless earbuds The present disclosure provides for role switch with perceptible continuity of audio streaming during the role switch. The role switch occurs in two stages, with a first stage including a host link role switch and a second stage including a relay link role switch. For example, the host link role switch concerns the relationship of each audio receiver device to the host device, where the master device receives audio directly from the host for relay to the slave. The relay link role switch concerns a relationship between the audio receiver devices. For example, the communication master controls timing, such as when to send packets between the master and slave devices. Each stage of the two stage procedure may take approximately 100 ms or less. Between each stage, the audio buffers of the master and slave devices have an opportunity to refill.
US10631359B2	Discontinuous reception (DRX) in a device ready state Technology for a mobile station (MS) configured for cellular Internet of Things (CIoT) is disclosed. The MS can receive a ready state discontinuous reception (RS-DRX) configuration message from a base station, wherein the RS-DRX configuration message includes one or more RS-DRX parameters. The MS can initiate RS-DRX based on the one or more RS-DRX parameters included in the RS-DRX configuration message. The RS-DRX can enable the MS to be in a packet idle state of a ready state in between data communications by the MS with the base station. The MS can be configured to periodically switch from a defined sleep duration to a defined ON duration during the packet idle state of the ready state and check for downlink or uplink packet arrivals.
US10631358B1	Physical layer split in a multi-radio access technology (RAT) central unit (CU) A multi-Radio Access Technology (RAT) Central Unit (CU) receives N1/N2 signaling and N3 data from a Fifth Generation Core (5GC) network. The CU processes the N3 data with a 5G Service Data Adaption Protocol (SDAP) and processes the N2 signaling with a 5G New Radio (NR) Radio Resource Control (RRC) to generate 5G RRC signaling and 5G RRC instructions. The multi-RAT CU processes the 5G RRC instructions with a multi-RAT Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP), and in response, converts the 5G RRC signaling and the N1 signaling into LTE RRC signaling having Non-Access Stratum (NAS) signaling. An LTE Physical Layer High (PHY-H) generates and transfers LTE PHY-H instructions to an LTE Physical Layer Low (PHY-L) in Distributed Unit (DU) circuitry.
US10631356B2	Communication apparatus, core network node, system, computer program and methods for rerouting NAS-messages A system is described in which a default MME (9A) receives a NAS message (S501, S505) from a mobile device (3D); sends a rerouting request (S509) to a base station (5) serving the mobile device (3D) and includes information identifying a group of dedicated MMEs (9D) to which the NAS message should be rerouted. If none of the dedicated MMEs (9D) is available, then the default MME (9A) receives a message from the base station (5), the message rerouting the NAS message to the default MME (9A), instead of a dedicated MME (9D). The default MME (9A) either proceeds (S515a) to serving the mobile device (3D) or the default MME (9A) rejects (S515b) the NAS message.
US10631351B2	Wireless communication device and wireless communication method for adjusting device coverage according to reception feedback of D2D communication A wireless communication device and a wireless communication method. The wireless communication device which is used for a user equipment side includes a signal transceiving apparatus and a control apparatus. The signal transceiving apparatus is configured to transmit a device-to-device communication signal, and receive a feedback signal of other wireless communication devices for the communication signal. The control apparatus is configured to determine receiving quality of other wireless communication devices for the communication signal based on the feedback signal, and adjust the signal coverage range of a user equipment based on the distribution of the receiving quality of other wireless communication devices.
US10631346B2	Communicating remote and local data in a wireless fronthaul Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for communicating remote and local data in a wireless fronthaul of a wireless communication system. The method includes terminating a lower portion of a radio bearer for the UE, wherein the radio bearer comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. The method further includes forwarding the upper portion of the radio bearer for the UE to a network node over a wireless link. The method further includes carrying a lower portion of a second radio bearer with the BS and a multiplexing layer indicating whether the lower portion of the second radio bearer includes an upper portion of the second radio bearer corresponding to local data or a tunnel with the upper portion of the radio bearer for the UE corresponding to remote data.
US10631344B2	Method and apparatus for acquiring resources The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for acquiring a resource. Herein, the method includes the following steps: acquiring a resource request index and a contention opportunity set (100); acquiring a number of maximum contention times (101); determining a contention opportunity that UE participates in contention according to the acquired resource request index, the contention opportunity set and the number of the maximum contention times; and acquiring a resource for sending data by using the contention opportunity (102). By means of the present disclosure, since UE can participate in contention for the contention opportunity set only after acquiring information about the number of the maximum contention times, the problem of collision, i.e., contention conflict caused by a reason that a plurality of UEs contend for the same contention opportunity can be easily reduced.
US10631335B2	Wireless communication method and wireless communication terminal using basic service set identification information determination of received frame The present invention relates to a wireless communication method and a wireless communication terminal using a determination of basic service set identification information of a received frame, and more particularly, to a wireless communication method and a wireless communication terminal for performing an operation according to a determination result whether the received frame is an intra-BSS frame or an inter-BSS frame. To this end, provided are a wireless communication terminal including a processor and a communication unit, wherein the processor receives a wireless frame through the communication unit, when the received frame is a VHT PPDU, extracts partial association ID (AID) information and group ID information from a preamble of the VHT PPDU, when the extracted group ID information is equal to a predetermined value, checks whether at least some information of the extracted partial AID matches a partial basic service set (BSS) color announced to the terminal, and determines whether the received frame is an intra-BSS frame or an inter-BSS frame according to whether at least some information of the partial AID matches the partial BSS color and a wireless communication method using the same.
US10631329B2	Non-coherent joint transmission techniques Techniques for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE) are described. One method includes receiving a non-coherent joint transmission including at least a first transmission from a first transmit point and a second transmission from a second transmit point. The first transmission and the second transmission are received on overlapping sets of frequency resources. The method further includes processing the first transmission and the second transmission according to a set of receive parameters defined for separate component carriers (CCs) in a carrier aggregation (CA) mode.
US10631327B2	Downlink control information detection method, downlink control information sending method, and apparatus A downlink control information (DCI) detection method is provided, including: determining, by a terminal device, at least one of a first search space and a second search space, where the first search space is in a first time unit of a first time unit set, the second search space is in a second time unit of a second time unit set, the first time unit set and the second time unit set are subsets of the NT time units included in a time window T, NT is an integer and NT≥2, the first time unit set and the second time unit set overlap; and detecting, by the terminal device, at least one piece of DCI in the at least one search space. According to the foregoing method, a search space can be flexibly configured and DCI can be flexibly transmitted.
US10631326B2	Scheduling method, data transmission method, and apparatus Embodiments of the present invention provide a scheduling method, a data transmission method, and an apparatus, and relate to the field of communications technologies, so as to resolve a problem that an existing LTE system does not support a new type of terminal. The scheduling method includes: sending, by a base station, downlink control information DCI to a first-type terminal, where the DCI includes scheduling information used to instruct the first-type terminal to send uplink data by using a first-mode frame format; the first-mode frame format includes at least one uplink subframe, and each uplink subframe includes at least one first-mode frame format symbol; and duration of the first-mode frame format symbol is at least four times of duration of a second-mode frame format symbol, and the second-mode frame format symbol is a single carrier frequency division multiple access SC-FDMA symbol in an LTE system.
US10631325B2	Network nodes and methods thereof The present disclosure relates to a first network node. The first network node comprises a transceiver configured to receive a network information message from a second network node configured to use a shared communication channel for wireless communication, the network information message indicating a set of third network nodes configurable (or contending) to use the shared communication channel for wireless communication; a processor configured to determine, for the second network node, at least one first channel access time interval for accessing the shared communication channel based on the network information message; wherein the transceiver further is configured to transmit a first network control message to the second network node, the first network control message indicating the first channel access time interval for accessing the shared communication channel. Furthermore, the present disclosure also relates to corresponding method, a wireless communication system, a computer program, and a computer program product.
US10631319B2	Grant-less uplink transmission for new radio Current approaches to transmitting uplink data in a network often require resources to be granted. In an example, a node or apparatus may configure a plurality of devices to operate in a grant-less mode in accordance with a respective grant-less access allocation, such that, when the plurality of devices transmit messages uplink in the network, the messages are transmitted using frequency resources defined by the respective grant-less access allocation, and the plurality of devices transmit the messages without being granted access to transmit the messages, so as to operate in the grant-less mode.
US10631316B1	Systems and methods for adjusting a scheduling algorithm based on wireless device priority Systems and methods are described for adjusting a scheduling algorithm based on wireless device priority. A plurality of resource blocks may be transmitted from an access node to a set of wireless devices using a scheduling algorithm, wherein the set comprises a first priority subset of wireless devices and a second priority subset of wireless devices. It may be detected that a number of resources blocks received by the second priority subset of wireless devices is greater than a number of resource blocks received by the first priority subset of wireless devices. And, based on the detecting, the scheduling algorithm may be adjusted such that the resource blocks received by the first priority subset of wireless devices are increased after the adjustment.
US10631314B2	Transmission method, transmission control method, and communication apparatus A transmission method is provided for a communication system in which communications using a plurality of communication methods having different transmission parameters are performed at the same frequency (in frequency bands that at least partially overlap with each other). The transmission method includes: generating a first symbol group that includes a control symbol for causing a communication partner apparatus to recognize that communication using a first communication method is to be performed and a second symbol group that includes a data symbol for the first communication method; transmitting the first symbol group at a first transmit power; and transmitting the second symbol group at a second transmit power that is smaller than the first transmit power.
US10631311B2	Transmitter, wireless communication system, and method for processing in transmitter A transmitter includes: a plurality of transmission antennas; a channel estimator configured to estimate channels between the plurality of transmission antennas and a plurality of receivers; a scheduler configured to schedule a combination of target receivers of transmitting downlink signals on same radio resource among the plurality of receivers; and a transmitter configured to transmit downlink signals intended for the combination scheduled by the scheduler by beam forming from the plurality of transmission antennas on the same radio resource. The scheduler modifies a selecting rule related to the combination of target receivers in accordance with a delay time of an opportunity of transmitting the downlink signal from a timing of estimating the channels.
US10631306B2	Wireless spectrum management system A spectrum management system to allocate frequencies in a plurality of wireless communication systems in geographical proximity includes a spectrum manager to allocate a pool of frequencies among the wireless communication systems. Each system is allocated a set of frequencies for selecting on which frequency to operate with at least one of the sets of frequencies including more than one frequency, and at least two of the allocated sets different from each other. The system additionally includes a database to store and organize information used by the spectrum manager to perform the allocation.
US10631305B2	Automatic multi-cell enablement for coexistence with unlicensed interferer waveforms In a wireless local area network (WLAN) that includes one or more wireless access points capable of serving one or more wireless clients, presence of one or more instances of interference from a particular type of interferer is detected on at least one channel in an unlicensed frequency band. In response to detecting the interference, a radio resource management process is biased to continue operation of at least one of the one or more access points, or individual radios of a multi-radio access point, on the channel to make at least some use of the channel for one or more wireless clients.
US10631304B2	Interference mitigation through carrier aggregation A system for interference mitigation through carrier aggregation may include one or more processors and a memory. The memory may include instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: provide data transmissions and control transmissions to a wireless device over a primary component carrier, determine that interference exists on the primary component carrier, and switch at least a portion of the data or control transmissions to a secondary component carrier in response to determining that the interference exists on the primary component carrier, while maintaining connectivity on the primary component carrier.
US10631303B2	Cumulative interference allocation A controlling node and a method in a controlling node for distribution of an interference quota (IQ) among a plurality of network nodes are provided. The method includes identifying a number of network node clusters, a network node cluster defined as a group out of the plurality of network nodes being located within a predetermined distance of each other; dividing the IQ by the number of network node clusters to provide a cluster quota; and distributing the cluster quota among each network node within each identified network node cluster.
US10631299B2	Transmission scheme management for common channels in NR Aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to transmission scheme management for common channels in new radio (NR). A method for wireless communications that may be performed by a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method generally includes receiving an indication from a base station (BS) of a type of beam management scheme used by the BS for at least one of: a current transmission or one or more subsequent transmissions; and decoding the at least one of: the current transmission or the one or more subsequent transmissions from the BS in accordance with the indication.
US10631294B2	User terminal, radio base station, radio communication system and radio communication method A user terminal that is capable of transmitting and receiving device-to-device signals, and has a receiving section that receives system information, which is transmitted from the connecting or serving radio base station and contains at least information about the resources for transmitting and receiving the device-to-device signals, and a control section that, based on the information about the device-to-device signal transmitting/receiving resources, executes control so that the device-to-device signals are transmitted and received in a second frequency carrier, which is different from a first frequency carrier, in which the information about the device-to-device signal transmitting/receiving resources is transmitted. Thus, the increase of power consumption in D2D terminals is prevented even when a frequency carrier that does not have an expanded coverage is used as a D2D signal transmitting/receiving resource where D2D operations are executed in a network in which multiple frequencies are in use.
US10631291B2	Reference signal generation method in wireless communication system supporting massive MIMO Disclosed is a reference signal generation method in which generated are reference signal sequences applied, if the number of antenna ports used in data transmission is 9 or more, the reference signal sequences are mapped to resource regions allocated to the plurality of antenna ports, respectively, and a subframe to which the reference signal sequences are mapped is transmitted to a terminal. In the reference signal generation method, a resource region to which mapped is a reference signal sequence with respect to the ninth antenna port among the plurality of antenna ports is identical to a resource region to which mapped is a reference signal sequence with respect to the tenth antenna port, and the reference signal sequence with respect to the ninth antenna port and the reference signal sequence with respect to the tenth antenna port are multiplexed by means of CDM.
US10631287B2	Method and apparatus for supporting multi-radio access technology The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). A communication method and an apparatus for efficiently supporting a multi-radio access network (multi-RAN) within a wireless communication system are provided. The communication method of a second base station in a network using first wireless communication and second wireless communication includes receiving first information from a first base station via a first wireless communication link, receiving second information in a communication link which differs from the first wireless communication link, identifying control information to be transmitted via a second wireless communication link based on the first information, and identifying data to be transmitted via the second wireless communication link based on the second information, and transmitting the control information and the data via the second wireless communication.
US10631286B2	Apparatus and method for transmitting/receiving downlink data channel signal transmission information in cellular radio communication system using cooperative multi-point scheme An apparatus and a method for transmitting/receiving downlink data channel signal transmission information in a cellular radio communication system using a Cooperative Multi-Point (CoMP) scheme are provided. In the downlink data channel signal transmission information transmission method, a Base Station (BS) transmits downlink data channel signal transmission information including information related to Resource Elements (REs) scheduled for a downlink data channel signal transmission to a User Equipment (UE), and transmits downlink data channel signal non-transmission information including information related to REs through which a downlink data channel signal is not transmitted among the REs scheduled for the downlink data channel signal transmission to the UE.
US10631285B2	Method for transmitting and receiving physical downlink shared channel in wireless communication system and device supporting the same A method of receiving, by a user equipment, a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) in a wireless communication system. The method includes receiving, from a base station (BS), a higher layer signal including first information for an uplink (UL)-downlink (DL) configuration; repeatedly receiving, from the BS, a first transport block (TB) via the PDSCH based on the first information for the UL-DL configuration; receiving, from the BS, a first control channel including second information for the UL-DL configuration; and discarding a second control channel based on: (i) the second control channel scheduling a PDSCH repetition of a second TB in a transmission time unit, (ii) the first information for the UL-DL configuration indicating the transmission time unit as an uplink, and (iii) the second information for the UL-DL configuration indicating the transmission time unit as a downlink.
US10631282B2	Base station apparatus, communication method, terminal apparatus and integrated circuit Provided are a radio terminal device, a radio base station device, and a channel signal forming method which can prevent quality degradation of the downlink resource allocation information by reducing the frequency of the zero information addition process to the downlink resource allocation information when executing communication using an uplink unit band and multiple downlink unit bands correlated to the uplink unit band. A base station includes: a PDCCH generation unit which includes the uplink allocation information relating to the uplink unit band only in some of the channel signals formed for each of the downlink unit bands; and a padding unit which adds zero information to the downlink allocation information only in the selected some channel signals having the bandwidth of the corresponding downlink unit band smaller than that of the uplink unit band until the downlink allocation information size becomes equal to the uplink allocation information size.
US10631281B2	Transmission designs for radio access technologies Technology described herein addresses symmetric uplink (UL)/downlink (DL) designs that can be applied to both uplink and downlink transmissions. A symmetric UL/DL design can define a Transmission Time Interval (TTI) format with control channels and data channels multiplexed using Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) or Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) to partition the control channels and the data channels within a Transmission Time Interval (TTI). A unified waveform can be applied to both UL and DL transmissions. Several Demodulation Reference Signal (DM-RS) designs are also described. A hybrid mode for UL transmissions is also described.
US10631277B2	Scheduling systems and methods for wireless networks In one embodiment, a method is performed by a base station in a wireless network. The method includes receiving from a user device a request to reconfigure already-active uplink semi-persistent scheduling (SPS). The already-active uplink SPS grants the user device a resource block allocation (RBA) and a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) for periodic uplink transmissions. The already-active uplink SPS includes a time-interval parameter, the time-interval parameter specifying a time interval between the periodic uplink transmissions. The request includes information related to a proposed adjustment of the time-interval parameter. The method further includes reconfiguring the already-active uplink SPS. The reconfiguring includes modifying the time-interval parameter based, at least in part, on the information.
US10631275B2	Method and device for performing communication with virtual terminal in wireless communication system Provided is a method and device for performing communication with a virtual terminal in a wireless communication system. A base station determines a second plurality of virtual terminals, to which downlink data is to be transmitted, among a first plurality of virtual terminals constituting an actual terminal, transmits control information for transmitting the downlink data to at least one virtual terminal of the second plurality of virtual terminals, and transmits the downlink data to the second plurality of terminals. The actual terminal may be a vehicle terminal, and each of the first plurality of virtual terminals may comprise at least one of a plurality of distributed antenna arrays installed in the vehicle terminal.
US10631274B2	Apparatus and method for managing wireless transmission resources A spectrum management system includes circuitry that obtains information of a primary communication system, where the information includes an interference tolerance of the primary communication system. The circuitry also obtains a desired communication quality for a secondary communication system, and determines available resources for the secondary communication system that result in an interference level below the interference tolerance of the primary communication system. The circuitry then allocates resources to the secondary communication system based on a comparison of an estimated communication quality of the secondary communication system if the available resources are used and the desired communication quality.
US10631273B2	Orthogonal frequency division multiple access uplink resource allocation This disclosure describes methods, apparatus, and systems related to an OFDMA uplink resource allocation framework. An access point may determine a first trigger frame including one or more resource block identifications (RBIDs) associated with one or more resource units on a communication channel. The access point may assign at least one of the one or more RBIDs to at least one device of one or more devices. The access point may cause to send the first trigger frame to the least one device. The access point may identify a resource request frame including at least in part a resource request indication associated with the at least one of the one or more RBIDs. The access point may assign one of the one or more resource units based at least in part on the resource request indication.
US10631268B2	User equipment, base station, and method for paging The present invention discloses a method for paging performed at user equipment (UE). The method comprises: receiving, from a base station via a system information block (SIB), paging control channel (PCCH) configuration information for one or a plurality of non-anchor carriers available for receiving a paging message (S101); applying the received PCCH configuration information to the one or plurality of the non-anchor carriers (S102); and receiving a paging message on at least one non-anchor carrier according to PCCH configuration information for the at least one of the one or plurality of the non-anchor carriers (S103). The present invention also discloses a corresponding method for paging performed at a base station, as well as corresponding UE and base station.
US10631265B2	Method and system for determining the position of a node In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for determining the position of a node in a communication network is conceived, wherein said network comprises said node and a plurality of anchors, the method comprising: the node transmits a poll message to the plurality of anchors; a first anchor of said plurality transmits a response message to the node and to one or more other anchors of said plurality of anchors; a processing unit calculates the position of the node using timing information of the poll message transmission by the node, of the poll message reception by the plurality of anchors, of the response message transmission by the first anchor, and of the response message reception by the node and the other anchor or anchors. In accordance with other aspects of the present disclosure, a corresponding computer program and a corresponding system for determining the position of a node in a communication network is provided.
US10631264B2	Method and access network for estimating the movement of a terminal of interest with respect to said access network A method for estimating the movement of a terminal of interest with respect to an access network. An incoming frequency of a message of interest transmitted by the terminal of interest and received by a pair of base stations of the access network are measured. The incoming frequencies of calibration messages transmitted by calibration terminals and received by the pair of base stations are measured. A differential measurement error according to the incoming frequencies of the calibration messages is estimated. A difference in incoming frequency of the message of interest according to the incoming frequencies of the message of interest and according to the differential measurement error is estimated. The movement of the terminal of interest according to the difference in incoming frequency of the message of interest is estimated.
US10631262B2	Determining device location Certain cellular communication systems may use beamforming to create distinct signal beams in different radial directions relative to a base station. Upon receiving a request for the location of a mobile device, a position calculation function is used to calculate the location of the mobile device based on multiple types of location-related data. The location-related data may indicate the direction of the directional signal beam that is currently being used for communications between the mobile device and a base station. The direction may be used in conjunction with other location-related data, such as distance information, to estimate the location of the mobile device.
US10631259B2	Method and terminal for applying on/off power time mask for V2X communication One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication terminal applying an on/off power time mask. The method may comprise the step of applying an on/off power time mask in a case where a primary sidelink synchronization signal (PSSS), a secondary sidelink synchronization signal (SSSS) and a physical broadcast channel (PSBCH) are transmitted from one subframe. Here, the on/off time mask may designate an observation period between an SSSS symbol and an adjacent PSSS symbol in the subframe. Power for the PSSS may be turned off at 20 microseconds (μs) before the start of a first SSSS symbol in the subframe. Further, power for the SSSS may be turned on at 20 μs after before the start of the first SSSS symbol in the subframe.
US10631257B1	System and method for providing enhanced routing in a contact center A first request to establish a communication session with a contact center is received from a user communication device. For example, a request to establish a voice communication session is received at the contact center. A machine learning model uses prior communication sessions with the contact center to identify a first set of one or more sensors that are external to the user communication device. External sensor information is received (e.g., during the request to establish the communication session) by the contact center. The external sensor information is from the first set of one or more sensors that are external to the user communication device. The communication session in the contact center is routed based on the received external sensor information. For example, instead of the communication session being routed to an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, the communication session is routed to a high priority contact center queue.
US10631252B2	Clear channel assessment (CCA) threshold adaptation method Methods and apparatuses are described herein for determining a transmit power based on clear channel assessment (CCA) thresholds. A station (STA) associated with a first Basic Service Set (BSS) may receive, from an access point (AP) associated with the first BSS, a clear channel assessment (CCA) value for a group of STAs associated with a second BSS. The CCA value may indicate a minimum CCA threshold for a packet received from the second BSS. The STA may then determine, based on the CCA value, a STA specific CCA parameter and a target CCA parameter. The target CCA parameter may be greater than or equal to the STA specific CCA parameter. Based on the STA specific CCA parameter and the target CCA parameter, the STA may determine a target transmit power control (TPC) parameter of the STA, wherein the sum of target TPC parameter and target CCA parameter is constant.
US10631250B2	Method and user equipment for allocating uplink power in a mobile communication system The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present disclosure provides a power allocating method. A User Equipment (UE) receives power control indication information from a control node, obtains a power control mode, and/or, uplink transmission power configuration information. The UE allocates power for each uplink carrier, based on the power control mode, and/or, the uplink transmission power configuration information. By applying the present disclosure, power waste generated in the following scene may be reduced. A scheduled uplink signal cannot be transmitted in a corresponding carrier due to a busy channel. Subsequently, uplink scheduling efficiency of the UE may be improved, and the whole network efficiency may also be enhanced.
US10631248B2	Mid-cycle adjustment of internal clock signal timing Changes in operating conditions, like voltage or temperature, can cause the frequency of an internal clock signal to change and negatively affect device operation. In one embodiment, a method for controlling internal clock frequency of a device includes counting a number of clock cycles of the internal clock signal relative to a current period of a system clock signal to determine a current mid-cycle count of clock cycles, wherein the internal clock signal is based on a first clock signal of a plurality of clock signals produced in the device, each having a different frequency. When the current mid-cycle count is differs from a calibrated mid-cycle count by more than a tolerable amount, a second clock signal of the plurality of clock signals is selected as the internal clock signal.
US10631241B2	Evaluating the quality of communication in a wireless network A system for evaluating the quality of communication in a wireless network, comprising at least one management center and at least one mobile terminal, is disclosed. The management center can be responsible for managing a given server station and a set of server stations which are adjacent to that server station. The management center can be configured to obtain the loads of said adjacent server stations, and to calculate, on the basis of said loads, the signal-to-noise ratio which would be characteristic of a communication between that server station and a mobile terminal positioned at a given point of the geographic area served by this server station.
US10631239B2	Heterogeneous network optimization utilizing modal antenna techniques A communication system is described where multiple communication networks are simultaneously accessible from a plurality of fixed and/or mobile communication devices. A Master and Slave hierarchy is implemented among the communication devices to improve communication properties on one or multiple networks. A network system controller is implemented to select the network with optimal communication characteristics for subsets of communication devices as well as assigning Master status to a communication device within these subsets.
US10631234B2	Devices and methods for normal and enhanced coverage compatibility Methods and devices for providing normal and enhanced coverage cell selection and reselection capabilities, including the acquisition and monitoring of enhanced coverage information while camped on a cell in normal coverage, implementation of a threshold for a cell selection criteria prior to transitioning between normal and enhanced coverage while camped on a cell, and introduction of priority lists for cell reselection.
US10631227B2	Network entity for geographically routing a data packet towards a mobile device over a communication network The invention relates to a network entity for geographically routing a data packet towards a mobile device over a communication network.
US10631220B1	Systems, methods, and devices for communicating with a wireless network using multiple transceivers Systems, methods, and processing nodes for communicating with a wireless network using multiple transceivers by instructing a serving access node to initiate a handover of a wireless device to a target access node, wherein the wireless device is simultaneously communicatively coupled to each of the serving access node and the target access node, and wherein the wireless device is engaged in a first communication session with the serving access node, instructing the serving access node to transmit data associated with the first communication session to the target access node, and instructing the wireless device to establish a second communication session with the target access node, wherein the second communication session is established seamlessly at the wireless device.
US10631215B2	Method and apparatus for communicating with a wireless local area network in a mobile communication system The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). a method for operating a mobile terminal in a mobile communications network comprising a core network and a mobile base station, wherein the mobile terminal can transmit data to and receive data from the core network via the mobile base station or via a wireless local area network, WLAN, and the method comprises determining an activity indicator indicative of data transmitted via or intended to be transmitted via the WLAN to the core network, and transmitting the activity indicator to the mobile base station.
US10631211B1	User equipment (UE) hand-over of a media session based on wireless relay characteristics User Equipment (UE) wirelessly attaches to a data communication network and receives a network address. The UE establishes a media session over the data communication network using the network address. The UE detects source radio signal strength of a source base station and target radio signal strength of a target wireless relay. The UE wirelessly transfers corresponding signal strength data the source base station. The UE wirelessly receives a handover command from the source base station, and in response, the UE wirelessly attaches to the target wireless relay. The UE wirelessly receives a new network address from the target wireless relay. The UE determines if the target wireless relay supports media session mobility, and if not, then the UE re-establishes the media session over the target wireless relay using the new network address.
US10631208B2	Method and system for managing utilization of slices in a virtual network function environment Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining a first group of virtual network functions of a first network slice instantiated within a software defined network and adapted to perform a first activity that facilitates delivery of a service to wireless equipment of a first user. An occurrence of a condition is determined and in response, access is facilitated to a second group of virtual network functions of a second network slice. The second group of virtual network functions, when instantiated within the software defined, network are configured to deliver the service to the wireless equipment of the first user during the occurrence of the condition within the first network slice. The second network slice is further adapted to perform another activity that facilitates delivery of another service during an occurrence of another condition within another network slice. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10631202B2	Header compression optimization method during and after handovers in cellular communication network The present invention concerns a method for optimizing ROHC RTP (Robust Header Compression Real Time Protocol) compression applied to IP header of data packets stream so as to use more compact formats enable to remain in a steady state, to never discard received packet, and to serve radio resources without requiring to modify ROHC specification. In the method, when handover or mobility procedure is started, new reference values are normally added to a sliding compression window, but no reference value is removed from the window as long as the handover or mobility procedure is on going. After the handover or mobility procedure is complete, when the number of values transmitted on the new radio link are appropriate to cope against the error properties on the new link, all older values can be removed at once from the compression window, thereby reverting to normal window operation.
US10631201B2	Storage and playback device and method for using the same A storage and playback device is capable of being detachably coupled to an output device, such as speakers of an automobile. The device includes a wireless transceiver to receive compressed digital content automatically from a computer system via a wireless local area network based on user defined preferences input into the computer system. The wireless transceiver is communicably coupled to the wireless local area network when the wireless transceiver is a predetermined distance from a wireless local area network access point. The device also includes a decoder and converter to decompress and convert the digital content. The decompressed and converted digital content is sent to be played on the output device.
US10631200B2	System and method for packet transmission In a wireless communications system, packet error rate may be relatively low (e.g., five percent). Accordingly, receivers may successfully receive a first transmission the majority of the time. However, bandwidth may be used for retransmissions, which may be used relatively infrequently. Because retransmission packets do not necessarily have to be the same as transmission packets, transmission packets may be given more weight than retransmission packets. For example, transmission packets may be encoded with a higher bitrate than retransmission packets. In aspects, a transmitter may send a first transmission packet, including first data encoded with a first bitrate, and send a second transmission packet, including second data encoded with the first bitrate. The transmitter may send a first retransmission packet that includes the first data encoded with a second bitrate and the second data encoded with the second bitrate, and the first bitrate may be higher than the second bitrate.
US10631197B2	Cognitive flow control based on channel quality conditions A system and method which improve the performance of a wireless transmission system by intelligent use of the control of the flow of data between a radio network controller (RNC) and a Node B. The system monitors certain criteria and, if necessary, adaptively increases or decreases the data flow between the RNC and the Node B. This improves the performance of the transmission system by allowing retransmitted data, signaling procedures and other data to be successfully received at a faster rate, by minimizing the amount of data buffered in the Node B. Flow control is exerted to reduce buffering in the Node B upon degradation of channel qualities, and prior to a High Speed Downlink Shared Channel (HS-DSCH) handover.
US10631194B2	Cross reporting of empty or non-empty buffers in dual connectivity Various communication systems may benefit from buffer reporting. For example, in systems in which user equipment may use dual connectivity, it may be useful to provide cross-reporting of empty or non-empty buffers to each base station. A method can include determining, at a device for a plurality of cell groups, whether there is data to transmit on each cell group. The method can also include cross-reporting, to a base station of a first cell group of the plurality of cell groups, a buffer status indication corresponding to a second cell group of the plurality of cell groups. The buffer status indication can be a binary indication corresponding to the second cell group.
US10631191B2	Uplink transmission power control of a wireless device in a wireless network A wireless device receives at least one message from a base station. The at least one message comprises: configuration parameters of cells; a transmit power control (TPC) radio network temporary identifier (RNTI); a primary TPC index for the primary PUCCH; and a secondary TPC index for the secondary PUCCH. The configuration parameters of cells comprise: a primary cell with a primary physical uplink control channel (PUCCH); and a secondary cell with a secondary PUCCH. A common search space is searched for a downlink control information (DCI) associated with the TPC RNTI. The DCI comprises an array of TPC commands. The secondary TPC index identifies a TPC command in the array. The uplink signal transmission power of the secondary PUCCH is adjusted based on the TPC command.
US10631186B1	Multi-thread tx/rx and video data to improve throughput and reliability over cellular based communications systems The disclosed apparatuses and processes utilize multiple threads over multiple paths (towers and/or carriers) in order to improve the above noted problems by dynamically splitting multiple data streams, sending these multiple data streams over multiple data link paths over a cellular network and then combining some or all of the data streams to provide error free availability of relevant data and control while intelligently mitigating bandwidth limitations and “loss of link” or connection, for secure and safe UAS operations. Also described are processes to improve Throughput and/or Reliability of Video data when transmitted over multi-threaded, primarily but not limited to, cellular based communications systems, with a particular emphasis on video used in support of UAS missions.
US10631182B2	Monitoring deciphered S1 packets on unified serving nodes First and second pluralities of packets transmitted between UE and the USN over a first interface and a second interface are continuously captured. The first, second and third pluralities contains temporary and permanent identifying information and ciphering key information. A fourth plurality of packets transmitted between the USN and a HSS over a fourth interface is captured. The temporary, permanent identifying information and the ciphering key information are correlated to determine mappings stored in a data repository. A fifth plurality transmitted over a fifth interface is continuously captured. Permanent identifying information corresponding to the temporary identifying information retrieved from the unciphered packets of the fifth plurality is retrieved from the data repository based on the stored mappings. NAS deciphering key information corresponding to the retrieved permanent identifying information is retrieved. The ciphered packets of the fifth plurality of packets are deciphered based on the retrieved NAS deciphering key information.
US10631172B2	License assisted access communication with dynamic use of request-to-send and clear-to-send messages This disclosure relates to performing cellular communication in unlicensed spectrum in a manner that accounts for the possible existence of hidden nodes by opportunistically introducing the use of RTS and CTS messages. A listen-before-talk procedure may be performed to determine whether a wireless medium is available. When the listen-before-talk procedure is complete, an amount of time until a next possible start time for communicating in the cellular communication system according to a timing synchronization scheme for the cellular communication system may be determined. The wireless medium may be occupied until the next possible start time for communicating in the cellular communication system in a manner selected based at least in part on the amount of time until the next possible start time for communicating in the cellular communication system. Cellular communication may be performed on the wireless medium at the next possible start time for communicating in the cellular communication system.
US10631167B2	Computing device with environment aware features An electronic device is provided which automatically adjusts settings based on the environment of the electronic device. The settings of the electronic device which are adjusted may be security settings, filter settings, or status for instant messaging in dependence on the determined location of the electronic device.
US10631165B1	Systems and methods for updating locked states of computing systems The disclosed computer-implemented method for updating locked states may include (i) identifying a computing system and a mobile device that are both operated by a user, (ii) using a signal strength between the computing system and the mobile device to calculate a physical distance between the mobile device and the computing system that correlates to a proximity of the user to the computing system, (iii) calibrating, based on input from a sensor that indicates an activity of the user, a parameter for calculating the physical distance, (iv) using the signal strength and the parameter to recalculate the physical distance, and (v) updating, based at least in part on the recalculated physical distance, a locked state of the computing system in response to a change in the proximity of the user to the computing system. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US10631163B2	LTE base station, UE and pre-association and pre-authentication methods thereof in WWAN-WLAN aggregation A Long Term Evolution (LTE) base station, a user equipment (UE) and pre-association and pre-authentication methods thereof in a WWAN-WLAN aggregation are provided. In a Carrier Aggregation, the LTE base station is a primary cell of an Evolved Node B (eNB) and a WLAN access point (AP) is a secondary cell of the eNB. In a Dual Connectivity, the LTE base station is a master eNB and the WLAN AP is a secondary eNB. The pre-association and pre-authentication method of the LTE base station comprises the following steps. A WLAN information is received from a user equipment (UE) by the LTE base station. A WLAN authentication procedure is assisted for the UE by the LTE base station. The UE is commanded to establish a WLAN link with the WLAN AP by the LTE base station.
US10631156B2	Real-time, crowd-sourced, geo-location based system for enhancing personal safety The disclosure describes a crowd-sourced, social network and geo-location based system for enhancing personal safety via users' mobile devices. The system shares information (including images, video, and/or audio) about crimes, fires, accidents and public safety-related events and their geo-locations. Users selectively receive notifications for such events in a map view based on the events' proximity to users or on whether the notification was initiated by a person in the users' social network. The system also shares users' status and geo-location information with previously identified persons or with all persons in their social network to let them know their geo-location and/or when they have reached a destination. Through the system's operation, a user can cause sending of a distress signal to pre-identified persons, groups within their social network, or others who are within a pre-established distance. Additionally, the system can send a distress signal if the user fails to check in.
US10631153B2	Wireless technology bridging system A bridged wireless communication system includes a user device that is configured to perform wireless communications natively using a second wireless technology, and a wireless technology bridging system chassis such as, for example, a user device case, coupled to the user device. The wireless technology bridging system chassis houses a first technology wireless controller that is configured to perform wireless communications using a first wireless technology that is different from the second wireless technology, and a second technology wireless controller that is configured to perform wireless communications using the second wireless technology. A bridging engine receives first wireless communications of the first wireless technology through the first technology wireless controller, converts the first wireless communications from the first wireless technology to the second wireless technology, and sends the first wireless communications of the second wireless technology through the second wireless technology controller and to the user device.
US10631152B2	Wireless communication system, communication device, sensor device, and wireless communication method A wireless communication system includes: a sensor device configured to perform communications through short-range wireless communication; and a communication device configured to receive data transmitted from the sensor device, wherein when wireless communication is mutually disconnected, one of the communication device and the sensor device determines a predetermined reconnection condition and notifies an other of the communication device and the sensor device of the reconnection condition, and then the communication device and the sensor device mutually disconnect wireless communication, and when the communication device and the sensor device each satisfy the reconnection condition, the communication device and the sensor device restart mutually the communication.
US10631149B2	Coordinated grouping for machine type communications group based services A system is disclosed for the coordinated grouping of devices for receipt of network layer group based services. A service layer system such as an SCS generates a request to generate a group of devices to receive network layer services. The request is received at a network layer system such as, for example, an MTC-IWF. Network layer systems such as, for example, an HSS, identifies a manner of communicating the requested service to identified devices and communicates with the devices to provision the devices so as to be included in the requested group. The network layer systems communicate an identifier to the service layer system which the service layer may subsequently use to request execution of the service by the identified group of devices.
US10631148B1	Systems and methods for QoS aware SIM refresh A computer device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) refresh request. The processor may be further configured to identify one or more Quality of Service (QoS) classes for which, if an active communication session exists that is associated with at least one of the QoS classes, a SIM refresh should be rejected; access a database of active communication sessions associated with the UE device; determine that an active session, stored in the database of active communication sessions, is associated with at least one of the one or more QoS classes; and reject the SIM refresh request based on determining that the active session is associated with at least one of the one or more QoS classes.
US10631144B2	Method and device for charging traffic data flow of user equipment Disclosed are a charging method and device configured to realize charging for a local service without affecting an existing charging procedure when a service platform is deployed at a base station side. The charging method of the invention comprises: when a mobile edge computing gateway (MEC-GW) determines that a user equipment (UE) is to be charged for a local service, transmitting, to a mobile edge computing (MEC) server, a message requesting calculation of local service information associated with the UE; receiving, by the MEC-GW, local service calculation information associated with the UE transmitted by the MEC server, and generating, according to the local service calculation information associated with the UE, a charging data record for the local service associated with the UE; and transmitting, by the MEC-GW, the charging data record for the local service to a charging gate (CG).
US10631142B2	Systems, methods, and devices for extending range of wireless networks Example systems, methods, and devices for extending range of WiFi networks are discussed. More specifically, methods for extending range of a Wi-Fi network are disclosed. For example, a device may determine a first HE signal field of one or more HE signal fields of a frame associated with one or more first station devices (STAs). The device may segment the first HE signal field into a common part and one or more user specific parts. The device may encode a first user specific part of the one or more user specific parts individually into one or more first symbols. The device may encode a second user specific part of the one or more user specific parts individually into one or more second symbols. The device may cause to send the one or more first symbols associated with the encoded first user specific part and the one or more second symbols associated with the encoded second user specific part to the one or more first STAs using a first subcarrier of one or more subcarriers, wherein the first HE signal field comprises the encoded first user specific part and the encoded second user specific part.
US10631141B2	Inmate text communication via Wi-Fi radio Inmate text communication can include communicating a text message through a server via a Wi-Fi radio, where the Wi-Fi radio is associated with an active predetermined and unique telephone number selected from a group of reserved predetermined and unique telephone numbers.
US10631140B2	Server, client, and system To provide a server, a client, and a system capable of easily sharing conditions of members or mobile bodies which may affect a plan of the group. A server control device 31 communicates with a first client 10 via a server communication device 35 to recognize information concerning a first user or concerning a first mobile body 1. The server control device 31, in a case where the information is information indicating that a condition of the first user or first mobile body 1 is under a specific condition (FIG. 4/STEP 320—YES or FIG. 4/STEP 330—YES), transmits a notification that the condition of the first user or first mobile body 1 is under the specific condition to the second client 20 via the server communication device 35 (FIG. 4/STEP 324 or FIG. 3/STEP 332).
US10631139B2	Method and device for responding to a query A process and device for responding to a query includes receiving a query for providing a response at a first communication device via a first electronic computing device. The process includes determining that the response to the query is to be provided as a group response to a plurality of communication devices including the first communication device that are members of a first communication group. When it is determined that the first electronic computing device does not have permission to process the query, a second electronic computing device that has permission to process the query is identified and further the query is forwarded from the first electronic computing device to the second electronic computing device to enable the second electronic computing device to process the query and generate a group response to be provided to at least one of the communication devices in the first communication group.
US10631138B2	Method for transmitting/receiving message including platoon information in wireless communication system An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method in which a first terminal transmits/receives a message including platoon information in a wireless communication system. The method include: a step for receiving, by a first terminal, resource information from a second terminal in a terminal group forming a platoon; a step of transmitting, by the first terminal, a Cooperative Awareness Message (CAM) including the platoon information after receiving the resource information, wherein when the platoon information is for a terminal not belonging to the terminal group, the first terminal transmits the CAM message through a resource instructed in the resource information.
US10631137B2	Client, server, and information sharing system A system, etc. that can facilitate sharing of information when a predetermined condition is satisfied is provided. A client (2) includes: an input device (21) that detects an input mode of an own user; a communication device (23) that carries out communication; and a client control device (20) that determines whether or not a first condition set in advance is satisfied and, if the first condition is determined to be satisfied, causes the input device (21) to function as an input interface for sending predetermined first information, which is associated with a predetermined input mode, via the communication device (23) by the predetermined input mode having a smaller number of times of input or a smaller information quantity to be input with respect to the input device (21) than a case in which the first condition is determined to be not satisfied.
US10631136B2	Broadcast signal frame generating apparatus and broadcast signal frame generating method using layered division multiplexing An apparatus and method for broadcast signal frame using layered division multiplexing are disclosed. An apparatus for generating broadcast signal frame according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a combiner configured to generate a multiplexed signal by combining a core layer signal and an enhanced layer signal at different power levels; a power normalizer configured to reduce the power of the multiplexed signal to a power level corresponding to the core layer signal; a time interleaver configured to generate a time-interleaved signal by performing interleaving that is applied to both the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal; and a frame builder configured to generate a broadcast signal frame including a preamble for signaling, start position information of Physical Layer Pipes (PLPs) and time interleaver information shared by the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal.
US10631129B1	First responder feedback-based emergency response floor identification Known geospatial device coordinates are clustered using a machine learning-based clustering algorithm into device clusters with cluster centroids. Each device cluster corresponds to a geographical location. Each cluster centroid is annotated with a regional floor-height value of the respective geographical location. Current device data of a device, including latitude, longitude, and elevation, are received, and a geographic location of the device is determined using the latitude and longitude. An approximate current floor upon which the first device is located is determined by mapping the current device data of the first device to a closest cluster centroid, and calculating the approximate current floor using the elevation of the first device and the annotated regional floor-height value of the closest cluster centroid. An individual is directed to the device's geographic location and approximate current floor. The device clusters are re-computed based upon feedback from the individual regarding the device's actual floor.
US10631127B2	System and method for defining zones for location-based services Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for defining zones used in location-based services. A mobile device with administrative privileges is moved in a path within a venue. The path is recorded and the interior of the path forms a zone. Additionally, embodiments provide for modification of existing zones based on a recorded path from the mobile device.
US10631126B2	User intervention based on proximity between tracking devices A tracking system can provide intervention notifications to a user to notify the user that a tracking device is potentially lost or is in a predicted state. The tracking system may notify the user that a tracking device is potentially lost or in a predicted state based on a number of factors, including: a proximity of a tracking device to other tracking devices or a user's mobile device, a movement of a tracking device to more than a threshold distance away from a mobile device or other tracking devices, a location of a tracking device relative to a geographic location or to geographic boundaries, a usage or movement behavior of the tracking device, a usage or movement behavior of a user or owner of a tracking device, information received from an external source, or information received from sensors within the tracking device or a user's mobile.
US10631120B2	Wireless tracking of power tools and related devices A power distribution box and method of communicating via the power distribution box are provided. A power input in the power distribution box is coupled to a power output to provide power to external devices. A gateway device supported by the housing of the power distribution box includes a wireless network module for communicating with power tools and a cellular module for communicating via a cellular network with a power tool monitoring system. The gateway may be removable from the power distribution box. A translation controller in the gateway enables communication between the wireless network module and the external network using the cellular module. The translation controller translates messages between the power tools and external network. The messages may include location data or operational data associated with the power tool.
US10631112B2	User interface control of multiple parameters for a hearing assistance device Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for a user interface control to allow control of multiple parameters from a single control for a hearing assistance device. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to hearing assistance device for a wearer, including a housing, hearing assistance electronics housed in the housing, and a tinnitus therapy generator housed in the housing. A user interface control is connected to the electronics and the generator, and the control is configured to sense input from the wearer and provide for selection and adjustment of operational parameters for the electronics and the generator based on the sensed input. Other aspects are provided without departing from the scope of the present subject matter.
US10631109B2	Ear-worn electronic device incorporating antenna with reactively loaded network circuit Various embodiments are directed to an ear-worn electronic device configured to be worn by a wearer. The device comprises an enclosure configured to be supported by or in an ear of the wearer. Electronic circuitry is disposed in the enclosure and comprises a wireless transceiver. An antenna is situated in or on the enclosure and coupled to the wireless transceiver. The antenna comprises a first antenna element, a second antenna element, and a strap comprising a reactive component connected to the first and second antenna elements.
US10631107B2	Hearing device comprising adaptive sound source frequency lowering A hearing device comprises a) an input unit for providing at least one electric input signal representing sound in a frequency sub-band representation, b) an SNR estimation unit for estimating a signal to noise ratio and/or a level estimation unit for estimating a level of said at least one electric input signal, and c) a configurable frequency transposition unit for transposing content of a source frequency sub-band FBS into a destination frequency sub-band FBD. The contents of the modified destination frequency sub-band is determined as a weighted combination of the contents of the source and destination frequency sub-bands according to the expression c1) PDmod=αPD+βPS or c2) MAGDmod=αMAGD+βMAGS, wherein PD and MAGD and PDmod and MAGDmod are the unmodified and modified power spectrum and magnitude, respectively, of the destination frequency sub-band, and PS and MAGS are the power spectrum and magnitude, respectively, of the source frequency sub-band, and the parameters α and β are destination and source band weight factors, respectively, that specify details of the frequency transposition operation. The weight factors α and β are determined in dependence of the estimate of signal to noise ratio and/or the estimate of level.
US10631106B2	Listening device with automatic mode change capabilities A hearing aid includes a casing configured to fit behind an ear of a user's head and against a side of the user's head. The hearing aid further includes a first proximity sensor associated with the casing and configured to generate a first signal that is proportional to a proximity of the casing to the ear and includes a processor coupled to the first proximity sensor and configured to select an operating mode from a plurality of operating modes in response to the first signal.
US10631104B2	Listening device with automatic mode change capabilities A hearing aid includes a casing configured to fit behind an ear of a user's head and against a side of the user's head. The hearing aid further includes a first proximity sensor associated with the casing and configured to generate a first signal that is proportional to a proximity of the casing to the ear and includes a processor coupled to the first proximity sensor and configured to select an operating mode from a plurality of operating modes in response to the first signal.
US10631102B2	Microphone system and a hearing device comprising a microphone system A microphone system comprises a multitude of microphones; a signal processor connected to said number of microphones, and being configured to estimate a direction- to and/or a position of the target sound source relative to the microphone system based on a maximum likelihood methodology; and a database Θ comprising a dictionary of relative transfer functions representing direction-dependent acoustic transfer functions from said target signal source to each of said microphones relative to a reference microphone among said microphones, wherein individual dictionary elements of said database Θ of relative transfer functions comprises relative transfer functions for a number of different directions and/or positions relative to the microphone system; and wherein the signal processor is configured to determine one or more of the most likely directions to or locations of said target sound source. The invention may e.g. be used for the hearing aids or other portable audio communication devices.
US10631098B2	Planar magnetic loudspeaker airflow system A planar magnetic loudspeaker may employ an airflow system having a magnet array separated from a diaphragm. The magnet array can have a plurality of airflow apertures that are arranged in a pattern and each continuously extending through a thickness of the magnet array to increase the signal-to-noise ratio of the planar magnetic loudspeaker.
US10631095B2	Speaker device, and method for improving sound quality of speaker device A speaker device 101 includes vibrating body components constituting a vibrating body, consisting of at least a voice coil 119, a diaphragm 106, and a frame 102, and magnetic circuit components constituting a magnetic circuit, consisting of at least a plate 103, a yoke 104, a magnet 105, and a center pole 112. By winding an insulation coated conductor wire 120 around an outer circumference of any of the magnetic circuit components and connecting one end and the other end of the insulation coated conductor wire, a current flows in the insulation coated conductor wire 120 and makes (+) potentials and (−) potentials that are mixed on the surface of the magnetic circuit component and cause an eddy current equal to each other instantaneously, so that generation of an eddy current can be suppressed.
US10631092B2	Speaker The present disclosure provides a speaker having a magnetic conductive element including a lower magnetic conductive plate for carrying a magnet thereon and an upper magnetic conductive plate engaging with the lower magnetic conductive plate. The lower magnetic conductive plate includes a first oblique portion and a first horizontal portion extending from the first oblique portion both for increasing an outer diameter of the lower magnetic conductive plate. The upper magnetic conductive plate includes a second oblique portion and a second horizontal portion both for increasing an outer diameter of the upper magnetic conductive plate. The lower and upper magnetic conductive plates cooperatively form a receiving space for accommodating a suspension to support a coil assembly. The suspension is used for supporting the coil assembly for providing balanced vibration to the diaphragm.
US10631091B1	Bending actuators and panel audio loudspeakers including the same A distributed mode loudspeaker (DML) includes a flat panel extending in a panel plane. The DML also includes a rigid, elongate member displaced from the flat panel and extending parallel to the panel plane, the elongate member being mechanically coupled to the flat panel at a first position along the elongate member and extending away from the first position to an end of the member free to vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the plane. The elongate member includes a soft magnetic material. The DML also includes an electromagnet system including at least one electrically-conducting coil having an axis perpendicular to the panel plane and displaced from the elongate member. The DML further includes an electronic control module electrically coupled to the electromagnet system and programmed to energize the electrically-conducting coil sufficient such that a magnetic field produced by the electrically-conducting coil displaces the free end of the elongate member.
US10631087B2	Method and device for voice operated control Methods and devices for processing and voice operated control are provided. The method can include performing a non-difference comparison between a first received sound and a second received sound, determining if speech exists based on the comparison, and transmitting or providing a decision that the speech is present to at least one among the device, a cell phone, a media player, or a portable computing device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10631086B1	Gas-filled acoustic suspension speaker An acoustic suspension speaker enclosure is filled with a heavy gas, which has a much lower sonic velocity than air. This allows the enclosure to operate at a much lower frequency, in direct proportional to the reduction in sonic velocity.
US10631083B1	Adjusting vehicle speakers A speaker assembly can include a speaker and one or more actuators operatively positioned to cause the position and/or the orientation of the speaker to be adjusted. The one or more actuators include a bladder. The bladder can include a flexible casing. The bladder can define a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber can contain a dielectric fluid. The one or more actuators can include a first conductor and a second conductor operatively positioned on opposite portions of the bladder. The one or more actuators can be configured such that, when electrical energy is supplied to the first conductor and the second conductor, the first conductor and the second conductor can become oppositely charged. As a result, the first conductor and the second conductor are electrostatically attracted toward each other to cause at least a portion of the dielectric fluid to be displaced to an outer peripheral region of the fluid chamber.
US10631078B2	Headset A headset includes a first sound receiving circuit, a second sound receiving circuit, an adaptive circuit, a first synthesis circuit, and a second synthesis circuit. The adaptive circuit is configured to: obtain a first direction of arrival and a second direction of arrival according to a first sound signal and a second sound signal; obtain a first conversion function and a second conversion function according to the first direction of arrival and the second direction of arrival; obtain a first feed forward audio signal according to the first conversion function and the first sound signal; and obtain a second feed forward audio signal according to the second conversion function and the second sound signal.
US10631075B1	Open ear audio device with bone conduction speaker Methods and apparatus are provided for an open ear audio device outputting audio using an external audio speaker, bone conduction speaker, or both an external audio speaker and bone conduction speaker. In an aspect, sound is output using either the audio speaker or the bone conduction speaker based on the type of sound. Audio the user desires to keep private are configured to be output using the bone conduction speaker. In an aspect, the audio device simultaneously outputs a first sound using the audio speaker and a second sound using the bone conduction speaker. The user receives both streams of audio and selects which sound to focus on. In an aspect, the audio device determines how to output audio based on the SPL of the user's environment.
US10631072B2	Actuator for distributed mode loudspeaker with extended damper and systems including the same A system includes a panel extending in a plane, an actuator attached to a surface of the panel, and an electronic control module to activate the actuator to cause vibration of the panel. The actuator includes: a plate to create a force to cause vibration of the panel to generate sound waves, having a width, WT, at a first edge; a stub extending from the first edge of the plate, having a width at a region of connection to the plate that is less than WT, the stub being attached to the surface of the panel to transfer the force received from the plate to the panel and cause the panel to vibrate; and a damper supported by a surface of the plate facing the panel coupling the plate to the panel, the damper having a having a width greater than WS.
US10631070B2	System and method to generate a video on-the-fly A system and method for real-time generation and streaming of context based video includes receiving from a user at a remote site a request for a personal video, selecting and generating visual and audio materials according to predefined rules of a video generation template including determining an order of scenes, rendering a first portion of video frames, encoding the first portion of video frames, and streaming the first portion to the user, while generating a subsequent portion of video frames.
US10631069B2	Media encapsulating and decapsulating There are disclosed various methods, apparatuses and computer program products for media encapsulating and decapsulating. In an example method for encapsulating media data, a container file including at least one meta data unit in a media data structure is formed. It may be determined that an offset is relative to a location of the media data structure in the container file, wherein the offset data is formed as a reference to the location of the media data structure in the media data unit. An indication that the offset data is relative to the location of the media data structure is included. In an example method for decapsulating media data, a container file including at least one meta data unit in a media data structure and offset data are received. It may be determined that the offset data is relative to a location of the media data structure in the container file, wherein the offset data is used as a reference to the location of the media data structure to obtain the media data unit.
US10631067B2	Methods and systems for transmitting highlights of sporting events to communication devices A highlight transmission service allows users of communication devices to view highlights of sporting events while the sporting events are occurring without having to watch the sporting events. For example, a computer-implemented method may comprise: determining that a highlight of a sporting event is to be conveyed to a communication device; and transmitting data regarding the highlight of the sporting event to the communication device over a network during the sporting event in order to allow a user of the communication device to view the highlight of the sporting event.
US10631066B2	Systems and method for automatically detecting users within detection regions of media devices Systems and methods are presented for detecting users within a range of a media device. A detection region may be defined that is within the range of the media device and smaller than the range. The detection region may be stored. It may be determined whether a user is within the detection region. The media device may be activated and settings associated with the user may be applied when a user is within the detection region. In some embodiments, settings associated with a user may be compared to provided media content when the user is within the detection region. The content may change when the settings conflict with the media content. Reminders may be provided to or directed to a plurality of users within the range of the media device.
US10631056B2	Systems and methods for automatically outputting a reply to a message relating to a media asset a user is currently watching when the user's device is on a do-not-disturb mode Systems and methods are provided herein for receiving, at a first device of a first user, a message from a second device of a second user, and determining that the first user device is programmed to refrain from alerting the first user to the message. In response to determining that the first user device is programmed to refrain from alerting the first user to the message, the systems and methods determine whether the message is related to a media asset that the first user is presently viewing. In response to determining that the message is related to a media asset that the first user is presently viewing, the systems and methods alert the first user to the message, notwithstanding that the first user device is programmed to refrain from alerting the first user to the message.
US10631048B2	Methods, systems, and media for remote rendering of web content on a television device Methods, systems, and media for remote rendering of Web content on a television device are provided. In some implementations, methods for remote rendering of Web content on a television device are provided, the methods comprising: sending a request for the Web content to a server, receiving, at a source device, a response corresponding to the request; generating a set of drawing commands based on the response; obtaining at least one encoded image based on the response; presenting the Web content on the source device; generating a plurality of content layers corresponding to the Web content, wherein the plurality of content layers including a first content layer comprises the set of drawing commands and a second content layer comprises the encoded image; transmitting the plurality of content layers; and causing the Web content to be presented on the television device based on the plurality of content layers.
US10631047B1	Online video editor A browser-based video editor is configured to allow a user to create a composition schema having multimedia layers, including video, audio, and graphic and text layers. The composition schema may be transmitted to a remote service that employs a rendering engine to play back the composition schema and align the clocks for each respective multimedia layer into a single video representation. A master clock object is employed to sync the clocks while also checking a series of properties with each multimedia layer to comport the multimedia layers with an interval-based master clock. The composition schema is recorded using FFmpeg (Fast Forward Moving Picture Experts Group) to create a video representation for user consumption, such as an MP4 (Motion Pictures Experts Group 4) formatted file.
US10631046B2	Method and device for adapting the display of a video stream by a client A method for adapting the display of a video stream by a client includes a modification of a video tag of the client. The modified video tag is a function of a resolution of equipment supplying the video stream, of a size of a display window for the video stream, and of an accuracy parameter. The modified video tag has the same relation as the resolution to the size of the display window in which the video stream is displayed by the client.
US10631041B1	Electronic device According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a memory that stores a first EDID including an identification bit set to respond to a separate electronic device when the separate electronic device supports a first version of the HDMI, a transmitter that transmits the first EDID, and a receiver. When the receiver receives first control information including response information set in response to the identification bit, a compliant version of the HDMI to be operated is determined according to the response information. When the receiver does not receive the first control information, the compliant version of the HDMI to be operated is determined according to an attribute of a video and audio signal transmitted from the separate electronic device.
US10631040B2	System and method for internet of things (IoT) video camera implementations A system and method are described for capturing video in an IoT system. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: a plurality of IoT devices to be positioned within a user's home or business, each of the IoT devices having a sensor to take measurements of local conditions and to transmit the measurements or related indications to an IoT service and/or a client device of the user; an app or application to be installed on the client device, the user to use the app or application to capture a security code from an Internet of Things (IoT) video camera, the app or application to securely transmit the security code to the IoT service; the IoT service to perform a lookup in a database to identify the security code and to responsively associate the IoT video camera with the user using the security code; and video capture control logic to receive the measurements or related indications from the plurality of IoT devices and to responsively determine whether to turn on video capture of the IoT video camera based on the measurements or related indications in accordance with video capture rules specified by the user.
US10631037B2	Decoding device, reception device, transmission device, transmission/reception system, decoding method, and storage medium having decoding program stored therein [Problem] To provide: a decoding device that decodes and replays, in a suitable order, sequentially transmitted information; a reception device; a transmission/reception system; a decoding method; and a storage medium having the decoding program stored therein. [Solution] A decoding unit 21 that decodes packets sent from a transmission device 10. A decoding order determination unit 22 determines the order of packets to be decoded by the decoding unit 21, on the basis of adjustment information that is included in the packet and corresponds to a time adjustment for making Coordinated Universal Time approach Universal Time. The packets include order information indicating the order in the same IP data flow. The decoding order determination unit 22 determines, on the basis of the order information, the order of packets to be decoded by the decoding unit 21, if the adjustment information indicates that a time adjustment will occur.
US10631035B2	Systems and methods for unified compensation, presentation, and sharing of on-demand, live, social or market content Various embodiments of the present disclosure include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media configured to provide a respective customized portal and a respective unique user identifier for each of a plurality of respective celebrity users of a media system, the media system capable of providing media content, social content, and market content to a first set of users of the media system, each of the respective customized portals being at least partially controlled by the respective celebrity user. One or more content items presented through a first respective customized portal are identified. A purchase transaction request is received from a particular user of the first set of users for a first content item of the one or more content items presented through the first respective customized portal. The purchase transaction request is processed. The processing includes receiving an indication of a payment amount associated with the purchase transaction request, the payment amount being paid by the particular user or an entity associated with the particular user; identifying one or more respective celebrity users of the plurality of respective celebrity users associated with the purchase transaction request; determining, based on one or more compensation rules and the payment amount, a respective celebrity compensation amount for each of the one or more respective celebrity users associated with the purchase transaction request, each of the celebrity compensation amounts being determined at substantially the same time as the indication of the payment amount paid by the particular user is received; and providing, in response to the determining, each of the celebrity compensation amounts to the respective celebrity users based on the respective unique user identifiers of the respective celebrity users associated with the purchase transaction request.
US10631033B2	Digital media content management system and method A system and method is disclosed herein that provides a multi-device, multi-screen experience where original content, other content, and associated data can interact and flow between a primary display device and one or more secondary devices. More particularly, the system and method disclosed herein provides for the delivery and management of digital media content to an end user by providing the multi-device, multi-screen experience where original content, other content, and associated data can interact and flow between devices. The system and method enables an individual to create a virtually universal home commerce and monitoring ecosystem by integrating a device into their home Wi-Fi and content consumption systems.
US10631031B2	System and method for television network in response to input A system and method are provided for collection and of a biologic sample. The method comprises collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects also include presenting audiovisual messages to the user while the user is waiting for test results to be completed. These audiovisual messages are presented to the user by a mobile application. The audiovisual messages may take several forms, including advertisements and television channels.
US10631022B2	Method to insert ad content into a video scene A post-processing of video content in order to provide a capability to insert ad content, having a method to produce a modified video content from an original video content. The method comprising: analyzing the original video content to detect at least one marker, said marker comprising a marker surface delimited by a marker identification; loading profile data of a target user; determining, based at least on the profile data a replacement content; adjusting the replacement content into the marker surface; and replacing into the original video content the marker surface by the adjusted replacement content to produce the modified video content.
US10631018B2	Methods and apparatus of identification of streaming activity and source for cached media on streaming devices Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for identification of streaming activity and source for cached media on streaming devices, further including a content identification information library to store first content identification information of a first media presentation, wherein the first media presentation is a streamed media presentation, a network activity meter to inspect a network connection of a media streaming device for network activity associated with a second media presentation, a network activity manager to determine, in response to an absence of the network activity, the second media presentation is a cached media presentation, a cached content source determiner to infer a streaming source of the second media presentation by matching second content identification information of the second media presentation with the first content identification information of the first media presentation, and a media credit manager to generate a second media credit for the second media presentation that includes an inferred streaming source identifier.
US10631013B2	Method for re-positioning significant coefficient in image encoding/decoding process and device therefor The present invention provides methods and devices for re-positioning significant coefficient in image encoding/decoding process. A method according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises relocating the non-zero coefficient of the first coefficient group to a preceding coefficient group of the last coefficient group according to the inverse-scanning order based on a number of non-zero coefficients of the last coefficient group and a number of zero coefficients at positions starting from the last non-zero coefficients within the preceding coefficient group, thereby an amount of residual signals may be saved.
US10631012B2	Method and system for implementing detection and visual enhancement of video encoding artifacts Novel tools and techniques are provided for video encoding and decoding, and, more particularly, for implementing detection and visual enhancement of video encoding artifacts. In various embodiments, an encoder might encode, using one or more encoding algorithms under test, an original video signal that is received from a video content source. The encoder might send an encoded video signal to a first decoder, which might decode the encoded video signal. A synchronization engine might receive the original video signal from the video content source, receive the decoded video signal from the first decoder, and implement frame synchronization of the received original video signal and the decoded video signal. A difference engine might generate a difference signal between the synchronized original video signal and the synchronized decoded video signal. A post processor might implement post processing of the generated difference signal, which may be displayed, to enhance video encoding artifacts.
US10631010B2	Video data stream concept Decoder retrieval timing information, ROI information and tile identification information are conveyed within a video data stream at a level which allows for an easy access by network entities such as MANEs or decoder. In order to reach such a level, information of such types are conveyed within a video data stream by way of packets interspersed into packets of access units of a video data stream. In accordance with an embodiment, the interspersed packets are of a removable packet type, i.e. the removal of these interspersed packets maintains the decoder's ability to completely recover the video content conveyed via the video data stream.
US10631006B2	Encoding apparatus and decoding apparatus for depth image, and encoding method and decoding method Disclosed are an encoding apparatus and decoding apparatus for a depth image and an encoding method and decoding method. To process a depth image according to an intra prediction mode, the encoding apparatus or the decoding apparatus may use a representative mode from a DC mode of an SDC mode, a planar mode, or DMM1. Further, to process the depth image according to an intra prediction mode, the encoding apparatus or the decoding apparatus may use a representative mode from a planar mode or DMM1.
US10631004B2	Image coding method, image decoding method, image coding apparatus, and image decoding apparatus An image coding method includes: deriving a candidate for a motion vector of a current block from a co-located motion vector; adding the candidate to a list; selecting the motion vector of the current block from the list; and coding the current block, wherein the deriving includes: deriving the candidate by a first derivation scheme in the case of determining that each of a current reference picture and a co-located reference picture is a long-term reference picture; and deriving the candidate by a second derivation scheme in the case of determining that each of the current reference picture and the co-located reference picture is a short-term reference picture.
US10631001B2	Moving picture coding device, moving picture coding method, and moving picture coding program A merging motion information candidate generation unit derives, when information indicating whether or not to derive a merging motion information candidate shared for all prediction blocks in a coding block is information indicating the derivation of a merging motion information candidate shared for all the prediction blocks in the coding block, a plurality of merging motion information candidates shared for all the prediction blocks in the coding block. A merging motion information selection unit selects one merging motion information candidate from the plurality of merging motion information candidates and uses the selected merging motion information candidate in a prediction block subject to coding.
US10630992B2	Method, application processor, and mobile terminal for processing reference image A method of an application processor including a processor, a video coder, a memory, and a graphic processing unit (GPU), the method including modifying, based on a modification parameter, a reference image to generate a modified reference image, the reference image being configured to be stored in the memory, and determining motion information associated with a coding block of a current image, the current image and the reference image being temporally different. The motion information is associated with at least one of the modification parameter and the modified reference image.
US10630987B2	Entropy coding supporting mode switching A decoder for decoding a data stream into which media data is coded has a mode switch configured to activate a low-complexity mode or a high-efficiency mode depending on the data stream, an entropy decoding engine configured to retrieve each symbol of a sequence of symbols by entropy decoding using a selected one of a plurality of entropy decoding schemes, a desymbolizer configured to desymbolize the sequence of symbols to obtain a sequence of syntax elements, a reconstructor configured to reconstruct the media data based on the sequence of syntax elements, selection depending on the activated low-complexity mode or the high-efficiency mode. In another aspect, a desymbolizer is configured to perform desymbolization such that the control parameter varies in accordance with the data stream at a first rate in case of the high-efficiency mode being activated and the control parameter is constant irrespective of the data stream or changes depending on the data stream, but at a second lower rate in case of the low-complexity mode being activated.
US10630986B2	Method and device for encoding intra prediction mode for image prediction unit, and method and device for decoding intra prediction mode for image prediction unit Methods and apparatuses for encoding and decoding an intra prediction mode of a prediction unit of a chrominance component based on an intra prediction mode of a prediction unit of a luminance component are provided. When an intra prediction mode of a prediction unit of a luminance component is the same as an intra prediction mode in an intra prediction mode candidate group of a prediction unit of a chrominance component, reconstructing the intra prediction mode candidate group of the prediction unit of the chrominance component by excluding or replacing an intra prediction mode of the prediction unit of the chrominance component which is same as an intra prediction mode of the prediction unit of the luminance component from the intra prediction mode candidate group, and encoding the intra prediction mode of the prediction unit of the chrominance component by using the reconstructed intra prediction mode candidate group.
US10630984B2	Method and apparatus for encoding an image A method of encoding an image can include determining an intra prediction mode and generating one or more prediction blocks using the intra prediction mode; determining motion information and generating a prediction block using the motion information; transforming residual signals generated using an original block and the prediction block to generate a transformed block; determining a quantization parameter and quantizing the transformed block using a quantization matrix and the quantization parameter to generate a quantized block; determining a scan pattern and applying the scan pattern to the quantized block to generate one-dimensional coefficient information; and entropy-coding the one-dimensional coefficient information, information on the intra prediction mode, the motion information, and a differential quantization parameter, in which the differential quantization parameter is generated by subtracting a quantization parameter predictor from the quantization parameter.
US10630976B2	Display refresh blocks determination for video coding Methods, systems, and devices for processing display data are described. A device may receive a bitstream sequence including a quantity of intra-coded frames, inter-coded frames, or bi-directional frames, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the device may be a decoding device or an encoding device. Upon receiving the bitstream sequence, the device may determine a refresh pixel region for a frame based on an order of the quantity of intra-coded frames, inter-coded frames, or bi-directional frames, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the order may be an encoding order of the intra-coded frames, inter-coded frames, or bi-directional frames, or a combination thereof. The device may then send the refresh pixel region for the frame to a display device based on determining the refresh pixel region for the frame.
US10630974B2	Coding of intra-prediction modes Coding a current block using an intra-prediction mode are disclosed. A method includes receiving a block of quantized transform coefficients, determining a context for coding the intra-prediction mode using the quantized transform coefficients, and coding the intra-prediction mode using the context. An apparatus, including a memory and a processor, for encoding and decoding a current block using an intra-prediction mode according is also disclosed. The processor is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to decode, from an encoded bitstream, a block of quantized transform coefficients, determine a category for the intra-prediction mode using the quantized transform coefficients, and decode, from the encoded bitstream, the current block using the category.
US10630973B2	Generation and encoding of residual integral images The invention concerns the encoding of at least one current integral image (IIj) captured by an image capture device, comprising the steps consisting of: —decomposing (C1) the current integral image into at least one frame (Vu) representing a given perspective of a scene and, from at least one image capturing parameter associated with the image capture device, —encoding (C2) said at least one frame, —decoding (C4) said at least one frame, —recomposing (C5) the current integral image from said at least one decoded frame by applying an inverse decomposition of said decomposition of the integral image and from said at least one image capturing parameter associated with the image capture device, said encoding method being characterised in that it implements the steps consisting of: —determining (C6) a residual integral image by comparing said at least one current integral image with said recomposed integral image, —encoding (C7) the data associated with the residual integral image and said at least one image capturing parameter associated with the image capture device.
US10630972B2	Methods for determining localized outages and distributed signal verification of set-top boxes Embodiments disclose systems and methods for testing and determining outages of communication systems. A server can receive signal-reception-related information from set-top boxes (STBs) in a particular geographical region, where a STB: receives signals having a predefined pattern, generates a comparison of the predefined pattern to reference patterns stored on the STB, generates the signal-reception-related information based on the comparison, and sends the signal-reception-related information. The server can determine an outage status for the particular geographical region based on the signal-reception-related information. The server can generate an output based on the outage status. The output is configured to provide information related to the outage status of the particular geographical region and information for possible responses related to the outage status. The server can send the output.
US10630970B2	System and method for determining satellite image loss and computer-readable recording medium therefor A system and a method for determining a satellite image loss and a computer-readable recording medium therefor are provided. The satellite image loss determination system includes a data receiving unit configured to receive packet data including satellite image data, time information, and a flag value, and angle data of a scan mirror that generates the satellite image data; a data comparing unit configured to compare the angle data received by the data receiving unit with angle data of the scan mirror previously determined in correspondence with the packet data; and an image loss determining unit configured to determine whether a loss has occurred in a satellite image generated from the satellite image data in consideration of a result of comparison of the data comparing unit.
US10630966B2	Stereoscopic cluster for vehicle, system including the cluster, and method for providing stereoscopic screen A stereoscopic cluster for a vehicle may include: a processor configured to: detect at least one pair of left and right eyes from acquired image data; distinguish a pair of left and right eyes of a first user among at least two pairs of left and right eyes when the at least two pairs of left and right eyes are detected; and provide a stereoscopic screen based on the distinguished pair of left and right eyes of the first user; and a display controlled by the processor to display the stereoscopic screen.
US10630965B2	Calibrating a near-eye display Examples are disclosed herein that relate to calibrating a user's eye for a stereoscopic display. One example provides, on a head-mounted display device including a see-through display, a method of calibrating a stereoscopic display for a user's eyes, the method including for a first eye, receiving an indication of alignment of a user-controlled object with a first eye reference object viewable via the head-mounted display device from a perspective of the first eye, determining a first ray intersecting the user-controlled object and the first eye reference object from the perspective of the first eye, and determining a position of the first eye based on the first ray. The method further includes repeating such steps for a second eye, determining a position of the second eye based on a second ray, and calibrating the stereoscopic display based on the position of the first eye and the position of the second eye.
US10630963B2	Autostereoscopic 3-dimensional display The present disclosure relates to an autostereoscopic three-dimensional (3D) display in which the multi view structure is configured by using a lenticular lens. The autostereoscopic 3D display includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels, and an aperture area disposed at each pixel; and a lens film disposed on a front surface of the display panel and including a plurality of lenticular lenses, the lenticular lenses having a slanted axis and continuously arrayed along to a lateral direction, wherein the aperture area includes at least two sub-aperture areas having a same size and same shape of a parallelogram, and the slanted axis is parallel with any one diagonal axis of the sub-aperture area.
US10630952B2	Image sensor An image sensor includes a plurality of optical filters, a plurality of transmissive members, an imaging section, and a signal processing section. The optical filters transmit visible rays having a wavelength enabling visual recognition of a primary color, and the transmissive members transmit infrared rays. A plurality of imaging elements of the imaging section are constituted by a plurality of groups. Each of the imaging elements includes optical filters or transmissive members. The signal processing section determines the luminance of each pixel of a produced image, based on measurement values measured by the imaging elements of a group corresponding to the pixel. At least one imaging element of each group is provided with a transmissive member, and the remaining one or more imaging elements are provided with the optical filters having no color or a primary color allocated to the group.
US10630943B1	Smart surveillance systems In some embodiments, the security and/or automation system, collectively referred to herein as automation system, may include a system for remotely monitoring a residence while respecting the privacy of occupants of the residence and the need for safety and security concerns. When a user is actively monitoring a residence, the system may provide a notification to occupants that remote monitoring is active. The remote monitoring may comprise video feed viewing of the residence, review of still images, audio review, and the like. The remote monitoring may allow review of multiple areas or rooms of a residence, the outside of a residence, and the like. The notifications may alert an occupant when a user is remotely viewing an audio feed, a video feed, images, or the like. However, the user may be disable the notifications if so desired.
US10630942B2	Control method and information processing device A method includes acquiring sensor information on movement of a first computer that includes a sensor, the sensor information being sensed by the sensor, determining whether or not the first computer is traveling according to the sensor information, deciding a frequency with which a plurality of images taken by a camera that travels with the first computer are transmitted to a second computer according to a result of determination of whether or not the first computer is traveling, and sequentially transmitting the plurality of images to the second computer according to the frequency.
US10630941B2	Electronic patient sitter management system and method for implementing An electronic sitter management system coupled to patient surveillance network having a plurality of video cameras, each camera transmitting a stream of surveillance video of a respective patient room. The sitter management system includes at least one sitter management device and a plurality of sitter devices. Each device being assigned a plurality of patient rooms and capable of receiving a plurality of streams of surveillance video for the corresponding plurality of patient rooms and simultaneously displaying a plurality of video images of the corresponding plurality of patient rooms. Each device is also capable of transmitting sitter device availability information to the sitter management device. The sitter management device being capable of recognizing a sitter device being unavailable and reassigning the plurality of patient rooms previously assigned to the unavailable device to other of the plurality of sitter devices that are available.
US10630938B2	Techniques for managing visual compositions for a multimedia conference call Systems and methods for providing access to various resolutions of a video. In one instance, a selection is received of a video resolution from a plurality of video resolutions, wherein the plurality of video resolutions are associated with the video. A determination is then made as to whether to authorize access to the selected video resolution based on a digital right associated with the video resolution. Depending on the determination, the video is displayed at the selected video resolution. In addition, the video may include one or more video layers, and each video layer may correspond to a particular video resolution. Further still, one or more of the video layers may be encrypted and protected by a digital right. Moreover, the encryption technique used to encrypt the video layers of the video may be different for each of the video layers.
US10630936B2	Methods to transmit video over MIMO channel Provided in the present invention is a method for transmitting a video using quasi-continuous modulation by means of a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) channel, comprising the following steps: de-correlating a source video by means of video prediction encoding and multi-dimensional transformation so as to generate a transformation domain video residual coefficient; mapping the transformation domain video residual coefficient in parallel into one or more transmission streams by means of a sub-carrier or sub-channel optimized sorting; modulating the transmission streams in parallel into a plurality of emission output signals by means of linear normalization and quasi-continuous modulation; and emitting the plurality of emission output signals in parallel to an MIMO channel by means of a plurality of antennas or cable drivers.
US10630933B2	Display device viewing angle compensation Various embodiments for compensating for user view angle of a display device are presented. The viewing angle of a user may be determined using sensors. Based on the viewing angle, the attenuation of the output of the display device may be determined. Compensation mode for the display output may be determined. The compensation mode may adjust the output of the display to compensate for the display attenuation allowing an improved image quality at large viewing angles.
US10630931B2	Displaying real-time video of obstructed views One or more devices, systems, and/or methods for presenting real-time videos of views that are obstructed are provided. For example, a first video may be received from a first camera. The first video comprises a real-time representation of a view opposing a first side of an obstruction. The first video is processed using a set of video parameters to generate a second video. The second video is transmitted to a display device. The second video is displayed on a display area positioned on a second side of the obstruction. A third video, comprising a real-time representation of the display area, is received. The set of video parameters are modified to generate a modified set of video parameters, based upon a comparison of the third video with the first video. The first video is processed using the modified set of parameters to generate an updated instance of the second video.
US10630930B2	Solid-state image sensing apparatus, control method, and electronic device The present disclosure relates to a solid-state image sensing apparatus, a control method, and an electronic device capable of reducing a settling time of a vertical signal line at the time of a read operation of pixels. A column processing unit A/D converts pixel signals of a plurality of pixels. A vertical signal line feeds the pixel signals output from the pixels to the A/D converter. A pull-up circuit increases a potential of the vertical signal line at the time of starting a read operation of the pixels. For example, the present disclosure can be applied to a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor that performs an interleaving operation or the like.
US10630919B2	Image sensing apparatus and black level correction method thereof and computer readable medium An image sensing apparatus, a black level correction method thereof, and a computer readable medium are provided. The image sensing apparatus comprises a pixel array and a black level correction circuit, and the pixel array comprises an optical black area and an active area. The black level correction circuit generates a black offset with respect to a pixel in the active area according to a plurality of reference black offsets with respect to a plurality of reference pixels which are neighboring the pixel and a ratio determined according to a current thermal noise information and a reference thermal noise information. The black level correction circuit generates a corrected pixel data of the pixel according to original pixel data of the pixel and the black offset.
US10630910B1	Image processing apparatus To make it possible to generate sinusoidal pattern light as intended and to prevent the occurrence of high-frequency waviness in a height image even if a dimension of a light emitting surface of a light emitting diode is equal to or less than a dimension of a half cycle of a sine-wave. The dimension of the light emitting surface of the light emitting diode 31b is set to be equal to or less than a half cycle of a sine-wave of the pattern light. A plurality of light emitting diodes 31b are arranged in a direction in which illuminance of the pattern light does not change, and are arranged to be deviated in a direction in which the illuminance of the pattern light changes.
US10630908B2	Optical filter opacity control in motion picture capture The present invention comprises a system for and method of frequency prefiltering comprising a camera shutter capable of continuously variable illumination during a single exposure of the sensor. The shutter comprises a continuously variable exposure effector which in disposed in an image path, either in front of a lens or between a lens and a sensor. The system for frequency prefiltering further comprises a synchronization cable that synchronizes a drive system with a sensor or with film. The shutter further comprises a postfilter. The postfilter comprises a digital finite impulse response convolutional filter.
US10630904B2	Electronic device, control method for controlling the same, and storage medium for changing a display position An electronic device includes a display control unit configured to perform control to display a first display item and a predetermined item on the display screen, and a control unit configured to perform control in such a manner that, according to an operation on the display screen in a first state, the first state transitions to a second state for changing a display position of the first display item, wherein, in a case where the first state transitions to the second state, the predetermined item is displayed regardless of the display position of the first display item, and in a case where an operation for changing the display position of the first display item is performed in the second state, the predetermined item is displayed at a position corresponding to the changed display position of the first display item.
US10630903B2	Systems and methods for image exposure Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for generating High-Dynamic Range (HDR) images. An example device may include one or more processors and a memory. The memory may include instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to identify a number of regions of interest (ROIs) in a preview image, wherein the number of ROIs is more than one, determine a number of images to be captured for an HDR image to be the number of identified ROIs, and for each ROI associated with a respective image of the number of images to be captured, determine an exposure value to be used in capturing the respective image of the number of images.
US10630901B2	Systems and methods for selectively activating high dynamic range in a video capture system The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for implementing high dynamic range and automatic exposure functions in a video system. In one aspect, a method is performed at a video camera device and includes, while operating in an HDR mode: (1) capturing video data of a scene, including: (a) capturing a first subset of the video data with a first exposure time; and (b) capturing a second subset of the video data with a second exposure time, lower than the first exposure time; (2) determining whether the first subset of the video data meets first criteria; (3) determining whether the second subset of the video data meets second criteria; (4) in accordance with a determination that the first subset meets the first criteria or a determination that the second subset meets the second criteria, switching operation from the HDR mode to a non-HDR mode.
US10630900B2	Switching between operation modes of video surveillance device Disclosed are a method and device for switching between operation modes. The method includes: reading a current operation mode of a surveillance device, and recording an exposure parameter of the current operation mode; and when a switch between operation modes is to be performed, setting a target exposure value of a target operation mode to which the current operation mode is to be switched to, and calculating an exposure parameter of the target operation mode in combination with the exposure parameter of the current operation mode. The device includes: a recording module; a detection module; and a switching module. The method and device of the disclosure directly estimate the exposure parameter of the target operation mode according to the exposure parameter of the current operation mode without gradually adjusting the exposure parameter by metering and exposure calculation, thereby significantly increasing a switching speed.
US10630896B1	Cognitive dynamic photography guidance and pose recommendation A computer-implemented method includes determining a location of a device in relation to a geographical feature. The method includes determining a cognitively generated subject location for a subject of a photograph relative to the geographical feature. The cognitively generated subject location is determined based at least in part on sample photographs of the geographical feature. The method includes outputting guidance for instructing the subject to move to the cognitively generated subject location and determining a recommended pose for the subject based at least in part on a cognitively generated user profile. The method also includes outputting guidance for instructing the subject to strike the recommended pose.
US10630894B2	Notification system, wearable device, information processing apparatus, control method thereof, and computer-readable storage medium A notification system includes: a wearable device; an information processing apparatus connectable to the wearable device; and an imaging apparatus connectable to the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes a first connection unit configured to connect to the wearable device, a second connection unit configured to connect to the imaging apparatus, an acquisition unit configured to acquire position information on a current position, and a transmitting unit configured to transmit a notification request to notify a subject associated with the acquired position information to the wearable device when the information processing apparatus is connected to the imaging apparatus. The wearable device includes a third connection unit configured to connect to the information processing apparatus, a receiving unit configured to receive the notification request from the information processing apparatus, and a notification unit configured to provide notification about the subject according to the received notification request.
US10630889B1	Automatic camera settings configuration for image capture In certain embodiments, a camera or camera accessory device may read, via a sensor, a test image related to an environment of the device, and the device may obtain a feature vector of the test image that indicates a set of features representing the test image. In some embodiments, the device may perform clustering of sets of camera settings based on the feature vector of the test image to determine clusters of camera settings sets. The device may select, from the clusters of camera settings sets, a cluster of camera settings sets based on scores related to the images similar to the test image. The device may determine environment-specific camera settings based on the cluster of camera settings sets and cause a camera adjustment based on the environment-specific camera settings.
US10630887B2	Wearable device for changing focal point of camera and method thereof Provided are a method used by a user to change focus of a camera to a particular point with respect to a target object via a wearable device and the wearable device performing the method. The wearable device may display a target object image displayed on a preview display of the camera and may receive a user input for changing focus to a particular point of the target object image. The wearable device may request the camera to change focus based on the user input.
US10630882B2	Image pickup apparatus having function of correcting defocusing and method for controlling the same An image pickup apparatus corrects defocusing caused by an aperture difference to prevent degradation in AF focusing accuracy. In the image pickup apparatus, an image shift amount is detected based on a pair of picture signals by a phase difference AF method. When a first aperture at a time of a focus detection operation for detecting an image shift amount by a focus detection unit differs from a second aperture at a time of an image shooting operation for recording an image signal acquired from an image pickup device, a correction amount of a position of a focus lens due to a difference between a first aperture and a second aperture is calculated, by using a correction amount acquired from a first storage unit and a difference in the position of the focus lens between the first aperture and the second aperture acquired from a second storage unit.
US10630876B2	Array imaging module and molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing methods thereof for electronic device An array imaging module includes at least two optical lenses and a molded photosensitive assembly, wherein the molded photosensitive assembly includes at least two photosensitive units, a circuit board that electrically couples to the photosensitive units, and a molded base having at least two optical windows. The molded base is integrally coupled at the circuit board at a peripheral portion thereof, wherein the photosensitive units are aligned with the optical windows respectively. The optical lenses are located along two photosensitive paths of the photosensitive units respectively, such that each of the optical windows forms a light channel through the corresponding photosensitive unit and the corresponding optical lens.
US10630869B1	Industrial process event detection using motion analysis Systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring an industrial process. Motion related to the industrial process is monitored to identify the occurrence of events such as equipment stoppages and/or to characterize the process. Motion data may be extracted from a video of the industrial process. Based on an analysis of the motion data, a determination is made whether an event has occurred, such as an equipment malfunction, work stoppage, or another process anomaly. In response to determining an event has occurred, an error log may be generated and stored in a database. Analysis of the timing and amount of motion may be used to determine a root cause of the event and/or to count the number of products produced by the process being monitored.
US10630868B2	Component comprising a memory device including corrective data In some examples, a component for a printing device includes a memory device comprising a plurality of corrective data to produce a corresponding plurality of color tables each customized for a respective media type of a plurality of media types, wherein a respective corrective data of the plurality of corrective data corresponds to nodes of a reference color table for the printing device that is able to accept the plurality of media types for printing. The respective corrective data includes a plurality of residual values to transform the nodes of the reference color table to a customized color table for use with a selected media type of the plurality of media types.
US10630867B2	Perceptual hue preserved color-gamut transferring in non-uniform CIE-1931 color space A perceptual hue preserved (PHP) color gamut transferring (CGT) method carried out in CIE-1931 color space includes obtaining a target gamut based on a rendering device of a content. Multiple color-moving constraints (CMC) are retrieved from a dataset. Perceptually consistent hue loci (PCHL) of out-of-gamut (OOG) colors of the content are estimated according to the CMC and a protection zone boundary. Each of the OOG colors are moved along its PCHL to a final point inside the target gamut based on a CGT plan data. The CGT plan data includes target and source boundary information formed using the CMC and the protection zone boundary.
US10630865B2	Image forming apparatus incorporating control circuitry for executing control method to arbitrate access between signals referring priority settings Control circuitry includes a converter and an arbitration unit. The converter is configured to convert a first signal based on a first communication standard to an internal second signal based on a second communication standard and output the internal second signal. The arbitration unit is configured to arbitrate between access of the internal second signal output from the converter and access of an external second signal, which is also based on the second communication standard, input from outside the control circuitry.
US10630862B2	Transparent platen with chamfered egress edge In one example, an apparatus includes a transparent platen to receive a document to be scanned. The transparent platen includes a scan line, an ingress edge positioned prior to the scan line in the document path, and a chamfered egress edge positioned subsequent to the document path. A light source is positioned to illuminate the document with light while the document passes across the scan line, and a focusing mechanism is positioned to focus a portion of the light that is reflected by the document onto a sensor that senses the portion of the light.
US10630857B2	Electronic apparatus and method to update firmware of the electronic apparatus when adding a web application to the electronic apparatus An electronic apparatus communicably connected to a server includes circuitry to display, on a display, an application list based on web content acquired from the server. The application list is a list of a plurality of applications available with the electronic apparatus. The plurality of applications includes at least a web application. The circuitry acquires first version information from the server. The first version information indicates a version of firmware required for the electronic apparatus to use the web application included in the application list displayed. The circuitry determines whether second version information is equal to or newer than the first version information acquired from the server. The second version information indicates a current version of firmware installed on the electronic apparatus. The circuitry updates the firmware of the electronic apparatus in response to a determination indicating that the second version information is older than the first version information.
US10630856B2	Information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium storing program There is provided an information processing apparatus including: an execution unit that executes a first process or a second process with respect to a processing target in a case where an execution instruction is given to any one of the first process and the second process specified by a setting item and a preparatory action with respect to the processing target; a memory that stores the preparatory action in association with the setting item; and an execution controller that deems that the execution instruction is given in a case where the preparatory action stored in the memory is given, and controls the execution unit such that the first process or the second process specified by the preparatory action and the setting item stored in the memory in association with the preparatory action is executed with respect to the processing target.
US10630855B2	Image forming apparatus and control method of image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus and a control method of an image forming apparatus which offers high convenience are described. An image forming section forms a toner image in a print medium, and fixes the toner image by a heated fixing device. A power circuit supplies power to the image forming section to heat the fixing device. A communication interface receives a facsimile call signal and a facsimile image signal. A system controller controls the image forming section and the power circuit such that, when the facsimile call signal and the facsimile image signal are received, the image forming section and the power circuit are controlled to form an image by the image forming section on the basis of the facsimile image signal and, when the facsimile call signal is received and the facsimile image signal is not received, the power circuit supplies power to the image forming section to heat the fixing device.
US10630853B2	Edge sensing Example implementations relate to an edge sensing apparatus. For example, an edge sensing apparatus consistent to the present disclosure may include a reflector in a beam path of a retroreflective sensor. The edge sensing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include a cover glass located between the retroreflective sensor and the reflector. The edge sensing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include a media feeder to feed a media along a media path between the cover glass and the retroreflective sensor.
US10630852B2	Image reading apparatus An image reading apparatus includes a roller that transports a document; a reading unit that reads an image of the document which is transported; a DC motor that drives the roller; and a control unit that controls the DC motor. The control unit is configured to stop driving of the DC motor in a case where a driving load value obtained when the DC motor is driven exceeds a threshold. A first threshold which is applied in a case of a first document and a second threshold which is applied in a case of a second document of which a basis weight is larger than a first basis weight are set, and the first threshold is less than the second threshold.
US10630851B2	Display/input device device accepting settings related to functions and image forming apparatus therewith A display/input device includes a touch screen which accepts an operation of moving a slider image on a bar image in an extension direction, in which the bar image extends, a controller, and a storage which stores therein an allowable range. In performing range limiting processing, the controller makes the touch screen display the bar image such that, of the bar image, an in-range region, which corresponds to the allowable range, and an out-of-range region, which is a region other than the in-range region, are displayed in different display fashions, and limits a movable range of the slider image to a range from one end to an other end of the in-range region which are opposite from each other in the extension direction.
US10630848B2	Policy and charging enforcement function apparatus, online charging apparatus, and online charging method A policy and charging enforcement function (PCEF) apparatus, an online charging apparatus, and an online charging method, where the online charging method includes receiving a policy and charging control (PCC) rule from a policy and charging rules function (PCRF), determining that a service data flow of a user equipment is a sponsor service data flow sponsored by a sponsor, determining, based on a rating group of the sponsor service data flow included in the PCC rule, whether the PCEF apparatus has a credit quota available to the sponsor service data flow when the sponsor service data flow uses online charging, and sending a credit control request including the rating group to the online charging apparatus when the PCEF apparatus does not have the credit quota available to the sponsor service data flow.
US10630847B2	Methods and nodes for enabling management of traffic steering policy A method and a radio network node, a method and a core network node as well as a method and a charging node for enabling management of a traffic steering policy are disclosed. The radio network node receives, from the core network node, an indication of the traffic steering policy indicating one or more access resources and at least one of a PDN connection, a packet flow and a bearer to use on the one or more access resources. Furthermore, the radio network node determines to steer traffic. radio network node transmits access information to the core network node. The access information indicates a currently used access resource for the PDN connection, the packet flow or the bearer. The core network node transmits the access information. The charging node determines an amount of traffic for the PDN connection, packet flow or bearer on the currently used access resource.
US10630846B2	Intercommunication system with adaptive transmit delay An intercommunication system with Adaptive Transmit Delay patches audio sources to a radio system (e.g., a trunked-radio system) such that outgoing audio is sent to the radio system as soon as a channel has been acquired, without further transmit delay. The intercommunication system generates a pattern representative of the radio's Talk Permit Tone. The intercommunication system then buffers outgoing audio while analyzing incoming audio from the radio and comparing the incoming audio to the generated pattern to determine when a Talk Permit Tone has been received. When the Talk Permit Tone is received, the intercommunication system releases buffered outgoing audio for transmission.
US10630845B2	Inter-operable communication system A deployable interoperable communication system is provided that provides integrated and redundant communications between radio, cellular, and landline phone platforms for voice, text, video, and data transmission. The interoperable communication system integrates with existing radios, cellular phones, and emergency management communications systems illustratively including: command and control, incident management, video management, Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), and more. The interoperable communication system enables any caller to establish communication with another user or radio channel with no knowledge of technology or frequency assignment, and without need to modify or otherwise manipulate the calling device, such as re-programming a land mobile radio. Voice prompts queue the caller with instructions to connect to appropriate line or radio channel with a few simple button presses. None of the transmission is clipped; the caller has no need to hesitate to speak after pushing their talk button.
US10630840B1	Systems for transitioning telephony-based and in-person servicing interactions to and from an artificial intelligence (AI) chat session A system for transitioning a telephony or in-person servicing to an artificial intelligence (AI) chat session is disclosed. The system may receive a phone call from a user device associated with a user, and transmit a voice request for personally identifiable information associated with the user. The system may also receive and authenticate the requested personally identifiable information and, in response, generate an authentication token. The system may further receive a servicing intent from the user device, and generate a corresponding servicing intent token. Also, the system may generate an API call to an AI chatbot model, transmit the authentication token and the servicing intent token to the AI chatbot model, and map the servicing intent token to a stored servicing intent. Finally, the system may transmit a message to the user device via the AI chat session.
US10630826B2	Information processing device There is provided an information processing device including: a sensor configured to detect that the information processing device is worn on a part of a human body; a processing unit configured to process information; and a communication unit configured to communicate with another device. The processing unit transmits a signal to the another device on the basis of a detection signal detected by the sensor. The processing unit performs a process according to an instruction transmitted from the another device in accordance with the signal.
US10630824B2	Electronic devices with adjustable decoration An electronic device may have a housing in which electrical components such as a display and other components are mounted. Adjustable decoration may be formed on the electronic device. The adjustable decoration may serve as trim for the housing or a component mounted on the housing, may include a logo, or may be used to form other visual elements. The adjustable decoration may have an appearance that is electrically adjustable by control circuitry in the electronic device. The control circuitry may measure sensor data using sensors, may gather user input from input-output devices, and may gather other information with input-output devices to detect events. When an event is detected such as an incoming communication, a calendar reminder, user input, activation of an electrical component such as a camera, or other event, the control circuitry can adjust the appearance of the adjustable decoration.
US10630822B2	Mounting structures for portable electronic devices A portable electronic device such as a handheld electronic device is provided. The device may have upper and lower portions. The upper portion may have clips that attach to springs on the lower portion. The device may have a housing with a bezel. A prong on the springs may ground the bezel. A vibrator mounting bracket may hold a vibrator in place within the housing. The vibrator mounting bracket may have an end that engages the housing. A threaded insert may be welded to the spring. A screw that passes through a hole in the vibrator mounting bracket may be screwed into the threaded insert to attach the vibrator to the housing. An elastomeric member may bias the vibrator towards the bracket. An acoustic module may serve as a subassembly for the device. Components such as an antenna, dock connector, microphone, and speaker may be attached to the acoustic module.
US10630820B2	Wireless communication methods Various wireless communication methods are provided for controlling two or more wireless devices. In one embodiment, various processes optimize the wireless communication, especially when multiple devices are present in a system or a network. In another embodiment, various controlling devices are accommodated in a network of devices at different points in time. The speed at which the new controlling device comes into a range of the networked devices is improved with existing signatures of different wireless protocols or devices present in the network. In another embodiment, a change in the signal strength of a wireless device can be used to detect an object or person, such as an intruder.
US10630812B2	Methods and systems for biological sequence compression transfer and encryption A device for compressing subject data, the device comprises a communication link, the communication link capable of receiving a set of subject data; a compression module, the compression module configured to apply a compression algorithm to the set of subject data, the compression algorithm compressing the set of subject data using a reference string of subject data; and a transmission module, the transmission module configured to transmit the compressed subject data. The device further comprising an encryption module for encrypting the subject data.
US10630811B1	Mainframe service request orchestrator and multiplexer Efficient, reusable, extensible light weight framework orchestrates discrete mainframe service calls as a single composite service call. The single composite call requires a single mainframe socket and the mainframe disaggregates the composite service call upon receipt to process the individual service calls therein, thereby allowing the mainframe to handle more services calls simultaneously. A similar framework orchestrates distributed service calls from a mainframe client.
US10630809B2	Information processing apparatus, image processing apparatus and control methods thereof An information processing apparatus including: a storage configured to store a main program of an application to be installed in an application execution apparatus and first resource data including data corresponding to a plurality of attributes about execution of the main program; and at least one processor configured to create second resource data excluding data corresponding to at least one attribute from the plurality of attributes of the first resource data, the at least one attribute being used less than another attribute when the main program is executed, the second resource data having a smaller data size than the first resource data, and to produce a package program including the main program and the created second resource data for installing the application.
US10630807B2	Method and system for loading application- specific interfaces in a social networking application A mobile device supports loading application-specific interfaces associated with the third-party application into a social networking application. The mobile device sends a third-party application identifier to a remote server, which returns a verification result. If positive, the mobile device activates the third-party application to generate an application-specific interface and loads the interface into the social networking application. After detecting a user request initiated through the interface, the mobile device sends the user request to the remote server, which performs a transaction with a third-party server accordingly and returns a response to the mobile device. In response, the mobile device deactivates the third-party application and replaces the application-specific interface with a display of an instant message corresponding to the response in the social networking application. If negative, the mobile device displays an instant message corresponding to the negative verification result in the social networking application.
US10630806B2	Method and device for displaying audio playback application cover A method and device for displaying an audio cover are provided. The method includes receiving from a terminal an acquisition request that requests a target cover image. The method also includes acquiring the target cover image according to the acquisition request. The target cover image is at least one of a dynamic cover image and a static cover image corresponding to an audio file. The method further includes sending the target cover image to the terminal. The terminal is configured to display the target cover image.
US10630804B1	Priority-based artifact routing An apparatus in one embodiment comprises a processing platform that includes a plurality of processing devices each comprising a processor coupled to a memory. The processing platform is configured to implement at least a portion of at least a first cloud-based system. The platform further comprises an artifact priority attribute module configured to define artifact priority attributes based on historical artifact data and user input, and to define value categories for the artifact priority attributes. The platform also comprises a real-time weight adjustment software agent configured to assign adjustable weights to the artifact priority attributes and value categories. Additionally, the platform further comprises a priority routing module configured to calculate priority scores for pending artifacts as a function of all weights assigned to the artifact priority attributes and value categories, and to route the pending artifacts to resources in a ranked order of priority based on the priority scores.
US10630803B2	Predictive data prefetching for connected vehicles Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a computer implemented method of receiving data at a vehicle having control circuitry configured to wirelessly couple a processor system of the vehicle to a network. The method includes determining, using the processor system, a route that is expected to be traveled by the vehicle. The method further includes determining, using the processor system, a portion of the route that includes a buffering zone, wherein the buffering zone comprises an area in which the strength of signals transmitted over the network meets a predetermined criterion. The method further includes, based at least in part on a determination that the vehicle is within the buffering zone, pre-fetching data from a source over the network.
US10630799B2	Method and apparatus for pushing information The present disclosure discloses a method and apparatus for pushing information. A specific embodiment of the method comprises: acquiring a user identifier of each user visiting a first target area within a preset period of time; for each user identifier, determining address information corresponding to the user identifier according to the user identifier and a preset corresponding list of the user identifier and the address information; determining, in response to determining the address information being located in a second target area, a user indicated by the user identifier belonging to the second target area; determining a number of users belonging to the second target area as a first number; and generating push information based on the first number, and pushing the push information. The embodiment is conductive to improving the timeliness of the people flow status in the first target area.
US10630798B2	Artificial intelligence based method and apparatus for pushing news The present disclosure discloses an artificial intelligence based method and apparatus for pushing news. A specific embodiment of the method includes: determining at least one news subject from a news text of to-be-pushed news; extracting, from the news text, text fragments respectively associated with news subjects; generating, for each of the news subjects, a subject tag based on the extracted text fragment through a deep learning method; and pushing the to-be-pushed news based on the at least one news subject and the generated subject tag. This embodiment may improve the effectiveness of news pushing.

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