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| US10702556B2 |
Compositions and methods for inducing angiogenesis
The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inducing angiogenesis and methods of treating a pathology that would benefit from angiogenesis by use of a composition comprising partially purified intact mitochondria and/or ruptured mitochondria derived therefrom. |
| US10702555B2 |
Stable neural stem cells comprising an exogenous polynucleotide coding for a growth factor and methods of use thereof
The present disclosure provides a human neural stem cell comprising an exogenous polynucleotide coding for a growth factor such as IGF-1. Also disclosed are methods of using the human neural stem cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or disorders including, for example, ALS. |
| US10702554B2 |
Extracellular matrix from pluripotent cells
Isolated extracellular matrix from marrow adherent stromal cells and their descendents, which stimulates the growth and survival of a number of different neural cell types, is provided, along with methods for preparation and uses. |
| US10702553B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides of non-canonical origin for use in immunotherapy against different types of cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10702551B2 |
Compositions and methods for delivery of immune cells to treat un-resectable or non-resected tumor cells and tumor relapse
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the delivery of immune cells to treat un-resectable or non-resected tumor cells and tumor relapse. The compositions comprise (i) a structure comprising an injectable polymer or scaffold comprising pores; (ii) lymphocytes disposed within the structure, (iii) at least one lymphocyte-adhesion moiety associated with the structure; and (iv) at least one lymphocyte-activating moiety associated with the structure, and optionally an immune stimulant. |
| US10702547B2 |
Compositions for treatment of arthritis
The present invention relates to compositions to treat inflammation, and more particularly, an injectable comprising hyaluronic acid and cell culture medium conditioned by cells grown in two-dimensional culture. Also included are methods of using such compositions and kits comprising the injectable therein. |
| US10702544B2 |
Composition for ameliorating loss of hair and graying of hair, and use thereof
The present invention provides novel compositions for suppressing or improving hair loss, and compositions for suppressing or improving graying. More specifically, it provides agents that stabilize type XVII collagen expression, preferably agents that suppress the degradation of type XVII collagen by ELANE inhibitors and such, and compositions comprising a DNA repair-promoting agent or a DNA damage-suppressing agent as an active ingredient. Advantageous suppressive effects of hair loss and graying can be obtained when a composition comprising as an active ingredient a suppressive agent of type XVII collagen degradation such as an ELANE inhibitor is administered to a mammal. For the ELANE inhibitors, suppressive agents of type XVII collagen degradation and DNA repair-promoting agents, low-molecular compounds, polypeptides, proteins, antibodies, or nucleic acid medicine such as antisense oligos or siRNAs may be used. A method of screening for effective substances for suppression of hair loss and graying is also provided. |
| US10702542B2 |
Glycan therapeutics and related methods thereof
Preparations of glycan therapeutics, pharmaceutical compositions and medical foods thereof, optionally comprising micronutrients, polyphenols, prebiotics, probiotics, or other agents are provided and methods of making same. Also provided are methods of using said glycan therapeutics, e.g. for the modulation of human gastrointestinal microbiota and to treat dysbioses. |
| US10702536B2 |
Methods of treatment of partial onset seizures using eslicarbazepine acetate
The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate. |
| US10702527B2 |
Combination therapy of transcription inhibitors and kinase inhibitors
The present disclosure provides combination therapy of a transcription inhibitor and a kinase inhibitor. The combination of the transcription inhibitor and the kinase inhibitor may be useful in treating and/or preventing in a subject a proliferative disease, such as proliferative a disease that is resistant to the transcription inhibitor alone or the kinase inhibitor alone. In certain embodiments, the proliferative disease is a cancer. The combination of the transcription inhibitor and the kinase inhibitor is expected to be synergistic. |
| US10702526B2 |
Inhibitors of immune checkpoint modulators and related methods
The present disclosure relates to the use MNK-specific inhibitors to inhibit immunosuppression components, such as immune checkpoint proteins PD-1, PD-L1, LAG3, and/or immunosuppressive cytokines, such as IL-10, in order to inhibit or release immune suppression in certain diseases, such as cancer and infectious disease. |
| US10702516B2 |
Nicotine lozenge
A nicotine lozenge provided herein includes a body that is partially or wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a soluble-fiber matrix and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the soluble-fiber matrix. In some cases, a nicotine lozenge provided herein includes at least 40 weight percent of soluble fiber. In some cases, soluble fiber in a nicotine lozenge provided herein can include maltodextrin. The nicotine lozenge is adapted to release the nicotine or a derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity of an adult consumer and exposed to saliva. A method of making nicotine lozenges provided herein includes forming a molten mixture of at least 40 weight percent soluble fiber, nicotine, and less than 15 weight percent water while maintaining a mixture temperature of less than 150° C. and portioning the molten mixture into a plurality of nicotine lozenges. In some cases, the ingredients can be mixed to form the molten mixture in an extruder. |
| US10702515B2 |
Compositions containing aromatic aldehydes and their use in treatments
Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals. |
| US10702509B2 |
Animal treatments
Compositions and methods for the treatment and control of various conditions in an animal which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a immediate release composition of about 0.5% to 50% wt/wt of active ingredient together with excipients to a total of about 100%, wherein said composition dissolves in a relatively short period of time, e.g., 75 seconds or less, 5 seconds or less, or 3 seconds or less, upon administration to said animal. |
| US10702507B2 |
Endoparasite control agent
The present invention is intended to provide a novel parasiticide, antiprotozoal or other endoparasite control agents which are effective for controlling animal endoparasites that have been impossible to control by conventional ones. Provided is an endoparasite control agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a carboxamide derivative represented by the general formula (I): or a salt thereof. |
| US10702506B2 |
Small molecule inhibitors of pendrin ion exchange and pharmaceutical compositions
Provided herein are small molecule inhibitors of pendrin. More specifically, the small molecules disclosed herein may be used to inhibit pendrin-mediated anion exchange. These small molecules may be used for treatment of diseases and disorders that are treatable by inhibiting pendrin, such as cystic fibrosis, rhinitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, exposure to an industrial toxin, certain viral infections, certain bacterial infections, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The small molecules may further be used to potentiate a diuretic effect of a diuretic compound. The small molecules may additionally be used to treat hypertension or thyroid conditions. |
| US10702500B2 |
Methods of treating cancer
One embodiment is a method of treating cancer. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound to a patient. The compound is represented by Formula I: |
| US10702499B2 |
Use of NK-1 receptor antagonists in pruritus
The invention relates to methods for treating pruritus with NK-1 receptor antagonists such as serlopitant. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising NK-1 receptor antagonists such as serlopitant. In addition, the invention encompasses treatment of a pruritus-associated condition with serlopitant and an additional antipruritic agent, and the use of serlopitant as a sleep aid, optionally in combination with an additional sleep-aiding agent. |
| US10702497B2 |
Use of acyl-homoserine lactone derivatives as anti-thrombotic agents
Uses of acyl-homoserine lactone compounds are described. In particular, uses of acyl-homoserine lactone compounds as anti-thrombotic agents, to inhibit platelets from becoming hypersensitive, and/or to prevent thrombosis, are described. |
| US10702494B2 |
Method for cancer treatment
The present invention is related to a method for cancer treatment comprising a step of administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising ferrous amino acid chelate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. By means of amino acid chelating to ferrous and maintaining chelating state through the stomach, the pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the present invention would not cause any weight variation, and is suitable for inhibiting or treating cancer. |
| US10702490B1 |
Cysteine composition and injection
Cysteine compositions comprising less than about 400 μg/L of aluminum. For example, solutions of cysteine comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent, cysteine, and less than about 145 μg/L of aluminum, wherein the solution is devoid of visible particulate matter. Cysteine compositions described herein may be suitable for injection. For example, disclosed cysteine solutions may be provided intravenously to meet amino acid nutritional requirement in individuals receiving total parenteral nutrition. Also provided are processes for preparing cysteine compositions, and methods for providing cysteine to individuals in need thereof. |
| US10702486B2 |
Treatment of CNS disorders with trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine
Treatment of CNS disorders with (1R,4S)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine; and (1S,4R)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine is disclosed. A process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine is also disclosed. The process includes the preparation of all four isomers of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]formamide, which are also useful. |
| US10702477B2 |
Afatinib-containing formulation
The present invention refers to a process for preparing granules or particles comprising afatinib dimaleate, comprising the steps of providing afatinib dimaleate and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and preparing granules or particles involving the use of at least one solvent selected from organic solvent and water, wherein all pharmaceutically acceptable excipients used in the process for preparing granules or particles have neutral or acidic properties, and wherein afatinib dimaleate has a solubility of at least 5 mg/ml in said at least one solvent. The present invention further refers to granules or particles comprising afatinib dimaleate that are prepared according to this process. Additionally, the present invention refers to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising afatinib dimaleate, as well as to an adsorbate comprising afatinib dimaleate. Finally, the present invention refers to a pharmaceutical composition comprising afatinib dimaleate for use in a method of treating certain diseases. |
| US10702475B2 |
Liposome containing compositions and their use in personal care and food products
A liposome is provided with liposome structuring amounts of polyglyceryl-10 dioleate and polyglyceryl-10 dilinoleate. Further, a liposome composition is described having polyglyceryl-10 dioleate and polyglyceryl-10 dilinoleate and an active material delivering consumer benefits incorporated into a lipid or aqueous phase of the liposome and an aqueous carrier suspending the liposomes therein. Finally, a liposome composition is provided including polyglyceryl-10 diacyl surfactants and a water soluble cationic material held within an interior aqueous medium of the liposome effective to retain the liposome on a substrate even subsequent to more than one aqueous rinse treatment. |
| US10702474B2 |
Fusogenic liposome-coated porous silicon nanoparticles
The disclosure describes a fusogenic liposome-coated porous silicon nanoparticles for high loading efficiency of anionic payloads (small molecules, dyes, nucleic acids), and for non-endocytic delivery of hydrophilic and lipophilic payloads by membrane fusion. The liposome coating can be further modified with targeting peptides or antibodies via covalent binding chemistry between the ligands and functionalized poly(ethylene glycol). The surface moieties can be transferred to the cellular membrane surface by fusogenic uptake. The composition of the disclosure can be applied in the treatment of diseases by delivering entrapped/encapsulated payloads. |
| US10702470B2 |
Cervicouterine device that increases protection against the risk of contracting cervicouterine cancer
A uterine cervical device is provided whose antiviral properties of copper have been directed, broadened and extended to reduce the risk of contracting uterine cervical cancer and act as a preventive factor in cervical carcinogenesis. This is achieved by concentrating, increasing and distributing the copper adjacent the female reproductive apparatus, consisting of the lower part of the uterine cavity and the endocervix, an incubation site of the human papillomavirus, the leading cause of uterine cervical cancer. The device as presented increases the ionic capacity of copper by increasing its surface to 418 mm, and spacing out coils of the winding, incorporating a length of the same material, and positioning it directly in the cervix, which is shaped like a coil, Solomon Bar, bracelet or Celtic Knot, having assembled the copper filaments on a plastic frame of sizes that correspond to the proportions of the uterine cavity according to its parity. |
| US10702467B2 |
Emulsion containing organosilicon-based portions of hollow spheres
The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion containing portions of hollow spheres of organosilicon-based material, the portions of hollow spheres having a mean diameter ranging from 0.05 to 10 μm. The invention also relates to physiologically acceptable emulsion compositions comprising hollow spheres, and to a process for fading out skin surface defects, in particular to reduce the sheen of the skin and/or to fade out pores, shadows under the eyes, marks, wrinkles and/or fine lines, comprising the topical application to the skin of the above-mentioned compositions. |
| US10702463B2 |
Oral compositions for anticavity and desensitization use
Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. |
| US10702460B2 |
Method of protecting teeth against erosion
Disclosed are methods of treating and protecting teeth against erosion by use of oral compositions comprising polymeric mineral surface active agents, metal ions such as stannous and zinc and combinations thereof. The present methods provide improved resistance of teeth to erosive demineralization or dissolution and prevention of tooth damage by subsequent exposure of teeth to erosive chemicals such as acidic foods and beverages. |
| US10702454B2 |
Solid cosmetic composition in pressed powder form
The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition in the form of a preferably pressed powder, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least: —an oily phase greater than or equal to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, —a pulverulent phase greater than or equal to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, comprising at least one spherical filler and at least one lamellar filler, the spherical filler(s) and the lamellar filler(s) being present in a respective total weight content such that the weight ratio of the spherical filler(s) to the lamellar filler(s) is greater than or equal to 0.01 and preferably between 0.02 and 15. The present invention also relates to a product obtained by means of a particular process, to a process for manufacturing a cosmetic composition, and to a process for coating the face with said cosmetic composition. |
| US10702452B2 |
Packaging system and methods of alerting a practitioner
A packaging system includes a container having a closed end an open end, a longitudinal axis running through the closed end and the open end, and an outer surface. A closure assembly fitted to the open end of the container has an access port. The system also includes a detachable cap disposed over the access port, and a label disposed about the container, characterized in that the label has a first region angled relative to the longitudinal axis, which first region consists essentially of a name of an injectable drug product, and a second region angled relative to the longitudinal axis, which second region consists essentially of a concentration of the injectable drug product, whereby the said first and second regions are angled such as to lie in planes that make non-zero as well as non-right angles with the longitudinal axis. |
| US10702447B2 |
Stimulation device
A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit. |
| US10702446B2 |
Spine extension roller
The invention is embodied in an apparatus for extending the human back. The preferred apparatus has a frame of transverse and longitudinal members, and a roller 20 rigidly supported from below by a transverse member. The space above the roller and frame is open so that a user can lie face up on the roller and grab the longitudinal members with each hand to extend the back over the top of the roller. The user then lowers his hips to extend the spine as much as desired. The user can roll the spine, vertebrae by vertebrae, from the base of the occipital to the sacrum. |
| US10702445B2 |
Apparatus and methods for assisting breathing
The present invention provides, among other things, apparatus and methods of use for treating a subject in need of assistance with breathing. In some embodiments the subject suffers from airflow obstruction. In some embodiments, the subject suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| US10702444B2 |
Non-surgical torso deformity correction devices and methods related thereto
Aspects of the invention include devices and methods for correcting a torso deformity of a patient. The devices include a suction chamber for placement around the torso deformity and to provide negative pressure to the torso deformity; and a measurement component coupled to the suction chamber. The measurement component is adapted to indicate a relative distance between the torso deformity and a distal surface of the suction chamber. The methods include positioning a torso deformity correcting device around a torso deformity on a torso of a patient. The methods further include withdrawing air from the suction chamber to apply negative pressure within the suction chamber to displace the torso deformity, and setting a negative pressure level by measuring the relative distance of the torso deformity and the distal surface of the suction chamber that is indicated by the measurement component. |
| US10702434B2 |
Grossing station system
A grossing station comprising a table and an overhead hood connected to the table. The grossing station further comprising a plurality of interchangeable plates arranged in a trough of the table and a lift system connected to the table. The grossing station also comprises a touch screen controller arranged on a surface of the station, wherein the touch screen controller is in communication with at least one manual toggle switch for overriding an electronic control and monitoring system if a system failure occurs within the grossing station. |
| US10702433B2 |
Excreta disposal apparatus comprising gender-specific module
An excreta disposal apparatus with a gender-specific module includes a body having a seating unit corresponding in shape to the curved shape of the genital area and buttocks of a human body, a urine disposal unit corresponding to the genital area of the human body, an excrement disposal unit corresponding to the buttocks of the human body and a disposal space open toward the genital area and buttocks of the human body to take excreta discharged from the human body. A main body unit, connected to the seating unit, is mounted between the legs of the human body and has an accommodation space therein. A discharge channel is provided in the accommodation space and communicates with the disposal space to discharge the excreta in the disposal space to the outside. The body includes the gender-specific module, which is detachably provided and includes the urine disposal unit. |
| US10702432B2 |
Bathing apparatus
A seat lift for a bath that includes a seat, a seat back hingedly connected to the seat, a torsion spring, and a guide means for guiding the seat in reversible movement between lower and upper positions. The guide means is configured so that movement between the lower and upper positions comprises both vertical and lateral movement of the seat relative to a base of the bath. The seat back may move between a first seat back position in which the seat back is substantially upright and a second seat back position in which the seat back is orientated so that a user is leaning backwards. The torsion spring biases the seat back to rotate around the hinge connecting the seat back to the seat toward the first seat back position. The torsion spring torque is smaller when the seat is in the lower position than in the upper position. |
| US10702431B1 |
Keyed and indexed embossed tube and taper lock system
A keyed and indexed tube and a taper lock system are suitable for use with a wheelchair, especially a pediatric wheelchair, which may require frequent adjustments during the growth of the occupant. |
| US10702430B2 |
Wheelchair with tilt capability
The present disclosure relates to a wheelchair (1) with tilt capabilities. The electric wheelchair comprises a chassis (3), a lift device having a base member which is fixedly arranged to the chassis, and a lifting member arranged to move rectilinearly relative to the base member along an axis defined by a longitudinal extension of the lifting member, a tilt frame, a first arm pivotally coupled to the lifting member and the tilt frame, and a second arm coupled to the base member, and which second arm is pivotally coupled to the first arm forming a pivot connection, wherein movement of the lifting member towards the extended position moves the pivot connection towards the base member and movement of the lifting member towards the retracted position moves the pivot connection away from the base member. |
| US10702427B2 |
Fastener for an absorbent article
An absorbent article includes front and rear portions and a fastener for connecting side edges of the front and rear portions. The fastener includes a grasping element attached to an outer surface of the fastener to provide for grasping by the wearer or caregiver. The grasping element may be formed of flexible material and may have a variety of configurations, including a tube, a flange, a tunnel or a pocket. |
| US10702425B2 |
Folded side-leakage-proof arc-shaped elastic sanitary product wainscot and production line therefor
The present invention relates to a folded side-leakage-proof arc-shaped elastic sanitary product wainscot and a production line therefor. After two sides of an elastic membrane under a tensile state are compounded with nonwoven fabric strips by hot pressing respectively, the elastic membrane rebounds and resets to impel the nonwoven fabric strips located on two sides of the elastic membrane to form a folded side-leakage-proof side wall. The elastic membrane is in the shape of a concave arc. The present invention has the following advantages: 1, the nonwoven fabric strips may be compounded with two sides of the elastic air-permeable membrane without a hot melt adhesive so as to ensure that the air permeability of the elastic air-permeable membrane and the nonwoven fabric strips is not affected by the hot melt adhesive; and 2, after two sides of the elastic air-permeable membrane under a tensile state are compounded with the nonwoven fabric strips, the elastic air-permeable membrane rebounds to impel the nonwoven fabric strips to form a required elastic folded side-leakage-proof side wall with the rebound and reset of the elastic air-permeable membrane. This side wall not only has a function of preventing liquid from flowing, but also greatly reduces a contact area between a sanitary napkin or a panty-shape diaper and a human body, such that the comfort level of the human body is greatly improved. |
| US10702424B2 |
Wearable article having graphics
The present disclosure is directed to a wearable article comprising a front region, a back region, a crotch region, and a main body covering the entire crotch region and at least part of the front and back regions, wherein at least one of the front and back regions comprises a first graphic provided by a first material, and a second graphic provided by a second material wherein the first material and the second material differ from each other, and the first and second graphics are not disposed in the main body. The present disclosure is also directed to a wearable article comprising a main body covering the entire crotch region and at least part of the front and back regions, wherein at least one of the front and back regions comprises a first graphic provided by a first material which is liquid when applied to provide the first graphic. |
| US10702420B2 |
Wound closure device
A wound dressing for use in the application of negative pressure to a wound, comprising a support member and a cover member positionable over the wound in use. The support member can have a first support element having a first portion aligned with a first axis and a body portion coupled with and extending away from the first portion, and a second support element having a first portion aligned with the first axis and a body portion coupled with and extending away from the first portion of the second support element. At least the body portion of each of the first support element and the second support element can be independently rotatable about the first axis. The support member can support at least a middle portion of the cover member above a surface of the wound so as to define a space between the wound cover and the wound. |
| US10702418B2 |
Negative pressure wound therapy apparatus
Some embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a pump assembly comprising a voice coil, a magnet and a diaphragm, wherein the voice coil is configured to move the diaphragm to pump a fluid through the pump assembly in response to a drive signal applied to the voice coil. Some embodiments disclosed herein are directed to an apparatus for applying negative pressure to a wound comprising a source of negative pressure configured to be coupled to a dressing, the source of negative comprising a voice coil actuator and a diaphragm, and a controller configured to produce a drive signal for the voice coil actuator. |
| US10702415B2 |
Surgical apparatus including aspiration device sensors
A method and system provide a surgical hand piece including an aspiration line, a tip and a sensor. The tip is coupled with the aspiration line. The sensor is in the aspiration line. The sensor measures a change in at least one of flow through the aspiration line, pressure in the aspiration line and motion of an additional portion of the hand piece within the aspiration line. |
| US10702414B2 |
Inflatable convective pad for surgery
An inflatable convective pad for warming a person during surgery has two ends, two sides, and at least two openings, each located in an area of the pad between the two ends and between a respective side and the center of the pad. The openings, which may be in the form of slits, allow the threading of a sheet or the person's arms through the pad to restrain the arms during surgery. |
| US10702408B2 |
Suture esophageal stent introducer
A stent delivery system includes an inner elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. An outer elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and first, second, and third lumens. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. The first proximal constraining member is positioned within the first lumen of the outer elongate shaft, the second proximal constraining member is positioned within the second lumen of the outer elongate shaft, and the distal constraining arrangement is positioned within the inner elongate shaft. |
| US10702403B2 |
Prosthetic joint
A prosthetic joint and a method of controlling dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the hydraulic prosthetic ankle joint. The method includes generating ground reaction forces with a hydraulic prosthetic ankle, wherein the prosthetic hydraulic ankle comprises a first chamber and a second chamber, and the ankle is connected to a prosthetic foot; rotating the prosthetic foot in response to the ground reaction force; transferring fluid between the forward and rear chambers in response to rotation of the foot; providing a feature to occlude or partially occlude the fluid transfer between chambers; providing a non-electronic mechanism for controlling the flow responsive to both a position of the joint and a rate of change of position of the joint, and wherein the mechanism is arranged such that a dwell at a particular joint location or locations will occlude the flow path. |
| US10702402B1 |
Position/weight-activated knee locking mechanism
A passive knee locking mechanism using the position of the shank and the weight of the user to lock. The mechanism has translational motion, which allows the shank to move linearly along the sagittal/vertical plane, which locks and unlocks the knee, and rotational motion for the shank to swing when unlocked. The knee block, which is disposed at the top of the shank, has a spur gear that locks with a matching gear rack on the top plate of the knee housing. The side plates for the knee housing have a linear path that makes for the translational motion. During heel strike, the stopper in the front plate of the knee housing positions the shank in a straight position. When the user applies their weight for initiating stance phase, the knee block traverses up the path and the spur gear meshes with the matching rack, locking the knee. |
| US10702401B2 |
Variable friction-based swing-phase controller with artificial joint
An artificial joint with a knee axis including a swing-phase control means having a variable friction-based swing-phase controller. The variable friction-based swing-phase controller may apply different resistances at different ranges of motion by altering the torque applied upon the knee axis by altering any combination, or all of the following: the length of a lever arm and a force applied. This may be done to optimize the swing-phase control of the artificial joint to promote natural and smooth walking gait. |
| US10702399B2 |
Posterior stabilized insert trial with adjustable post
Trial joint inserts have posts at different positions relative to the base. During joint replacement surgery, a surgeon can test different positions for a post using a trial insert, identify a suitable position for the post, and then select a permanent insert with a post in the desired position. The devices and methods in this application allow a surgeon to provide an individualized joint replacement for a patient. Joint inserts may be configured so the post moves relative to the base. The post may be adjustably positionable, may lock in place, or may be actuated by a resistance member such as a spring. |
| US10702397B2 |
Insertion handle for surgical implants
An insertion handle for medical implants includes a handle with an elongate shaft extending therefrom and connection means for the implant disposed at the end of the shaft opposite the handle. The connection means includes a pivotable attachment for the implant that is controlled remotely from the handle. Both angle of the implant with respect to the handle and shaft as well as the attachment may be separately controlled and adjusted. Remote angular adjustment facilitates insertion of implants in to small surgical sites because the orientation of the implant may be repeatedly, remotely adjusted as the implant is inserted. Connectors may also be provided at the engagement surface between the handle and implant in order to provide communication with the implant or surgical site. The connectors also may serve as torque bearing members to avoid the need for separate torque bearing means such as keyways and the like. |
| US10702396B2 |
Surgical operating instrument for expandable and adjustable lordosis interbody fusion systems
A surgical operating instrument includes a handle, a first driving shaft operably connected with the handle, a second driving shaft, and a gear assembly. The gear assembly includes a first gear member received on the first driving shaft, a second gear member slidably received on the second driving shaft, and a lever member. The lever member is operable to place the second gear member into engagement with the first gear member thereby coupling the second driving shaft with the first driving shaft to provide a first operating mode wherein the handle operates to rotate both the first and second driving shafts, and place the second gear member out of engagement with the first gear member thereby decoupling the second driving shaft from the first driving shaft to provide a second operating mode wherein the handle operates to rotate solely the first driving shaft. |
| US10702394B2 |
Intervertebral implants, systems, and methods of use
An intervertebral implant frame that is configured to engage a spacer can include a pair of arms that extend longitudinally from a support member such that the arms engage the spacer. The spacer can be made from bone graft, and include a first spacer body made of cortical bone, and a second spacer body made of cancellous bone. |
| US10702393B2 |
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. |
| US10702392B2 |
Expandable support device and method of use
An implantable orthopedic support device and methods of using the device are disclosed. The device can have rigid structural components that can translate longitudinally with respect to each other, and in so doing can change the vertical height of the device. The structural components can be driven by a drivescrew mechanism to change the vertical height of the device. |
| US10702391B2 |
Vertebral implant, device for vertebral attachment of the implant and instrumentation for implantation thereof
The present invention relates to a vertebral implant, in particular for corpectomy, to a device for attaching a vertebral implant and to implantation instrumentation, the implant including at least one first body (2) and at least one second body (3) each having at least one face having shapes and dimensions mating those of at least one face of another body (3, 2) and forming mutual fitting means, in order to allow assembling of said bodies (2, 3) by sliding along a sliding axis and, on the other hand, at least one locking means (4) retained in at least one of the bodies (2, 3) and at least one abutment portion of which is laid out for passing from a so-called open position, allowing sliding for the assembling of said bodies (2, 3), to a so-called closed position, locking said bodies (2, 3) assembled together by the contact between at least said abutment portion and at least one abutment (42, 43) of at least one of said bodies (2, 3), said abutment (42, 43) being oriented not parallel to the sliding axis and said abutment portion passing from the open position to the closed position elastically by flexure or torsion. |
| US10702389B2 |
Knee prosthesis
A tibial insert includes a base and a post extending from the base along a longitudinal axis. The post has a medial surface, a lateral surface, a height along the longitudinal axis, and a rotational offset in a superior-inferior aspect of the post. The medial surface has a medial section, and the lateral surface has a lateral section oriented substantially parallel to the medial section. The medial section and the lateral section each have a width in a substantially anterior-posterior direction that is sufficient to enable varus/valgus constraint over a flexion/extension range from extension to about 90 to 120 degrees of flexion when the tibial insert is mated with a femoral component. |
| US10702383B2 |
Methods of delivering and implanting resilient prosthetic surgical heart valves
Disclosed prosthetic valves can comprise a sewing ring configured to secure the valve to an implantation site. Some disclosed valves comprise a resiliently collapsible frame having a neutral configuration and a collapsed deployment configuration. Some disclosed frames can self-expand to the neutral configuration when released from the collapsed deployment configuration. Collapsing a disclosed valve can provide convenient access to the sewing ring, such as for securing the valve to the implantation site, as well as for the insertion of the valve through relatively small surgical incisions. |
| US10702382B2 |
Stent for the positioning and anchoring of a valvular prosthesis in an implantation site in the heart of a patient
A method of placing an implant including a stent at a native heart valve site includes orienting an expandable body of the stent such that a first open end of the stent is upstream a second open end of the stent relative to a direction of blood flow through a native heart valve. The native heart valve includes native leaflets and an annulus. The method also includes radially expanding a plurality of positioning arches positioned around an outer perimeter of the expandable body. The method additionally includes inserting the plurality of positioning arches respectively within a plurality of pockets defined by leaflets of the native heart valve and a heart structure from which the native leaflets extend. The method further includes radially expanding the first open end of the stent into a position upstream of the annulus and out of contact with nerve bundles. |
| US10702377B2 |
Capsular tension ring inserter and method
A capsular tension ring inserter (10) and method includes a cannula (54) adapted to house a capsular tension ring (CTR) (26) having a leading eyelet (32), a hook element (56) disposed within the cannula (54) that engages and moves the CTR (26) during deployment, and a suture (28) placed on the leading eyelet (32) and fed back through the cannula (54) to allow a user to control insertion of the CTR (26) into a capsular bag (42) of an eye (40) by pulling on the suture (28) during insertion of the CTR (26). |
| US10702374B2 |
Intraocular lens structure
An intra ocular lens (IOL) for placement in the capsular bag and securing the IOL in an opening in an anterior part of a capsular bag, with an anterior capsular bag flap surrounding said opening. An anterior side, which in use when the IOL is implanted in an eye is directed towards a cornea of the eye. A posterior side, which in use when the IOL is implanted in an eye is directed towards a retina of the eye. The IOL comprises an optical structure, at least two posterior supports to provide support for a posterior surface of an anterior capsular bag flap, and at least two anterior supports to provide support for an anterior surface of an anterior capsular bag flap, when IOL residing inside and outside of the anterior capsular bag flap respectively. |
| US10702371B2 |
Absorber designs for implantable device
A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device. |
| US10702370B2 |
Lumen stent
A lumen stent includes a first tube body and a second tube body. The second body is sleeved outside the first body and has at least one end in hermetic connection with the outer surface of the first body. The second body includes a thin film body that covers at least part of the first body and a second radial supporting structure that is disposed in a maximum radius-length region of the thin film body and surrounds the maximum radius-length region. The second radial supporting structure has radius supporting property. After the implantation of the lumen stent, a semi-enclosed gap can be formed between the first body and the second body, or a semi-enclosed gap can be formed between the second body and a tube wall, so that blood flowing into the gap can serve as a filling material and prevent blood from flowing into a tumor body. |
| US10702367B2 |
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty device with integral embolic filter
A percutaneous transluminal angioplasty device having an embolic filter mounted to the catheter shaft at a location distal to the angioplasty balloon and downstream from the blockage to capture embolic particles that may be set loose into the blood stream as the angioplasty procedure is performed. The embolic filter is normally collapsed against the catheter shaft to facilitate introduction and withdrawal of the device to and from the operative site. Once the angioplasty balloon is properly positioned, however, means operatively associated with the embolic filter are actuated to erect the filter to operatively position a filter mesh across the lumen of the vessel. |
| US10702359B2 |
Dental implant cleaning systems and methods
A dental implant cleaning device can include a first elongated member having a first end and a second end located opposite the first end. The dental implant cleaning device can include an elongated cleaning member having a first cleaning end and a second cleaning end located opposite the first cleaning end. The first cleaning end can be attached to the second end. The dental implant cleaning device can also include a second elongated member having a third end and a fourth end located opposite the third end. The third end can be attached to the second cleaning end. |
| US10702358B2 |
Dental nozzle tip including expanded type opening
Disclosed is a dental nozzle tip used to apply a dental impression material, the dental nozzle tip including an impression material inlet and an impression material outlet connected to the impression material inlet, wherein the impression material outlet is configured to have an expanded type opening at a tail end opposite to an end connected to the impression material inlet. |
| US10702356B2 |
Masticatory orthodontic correction device
A masticatory orthodontic correction device adapted to use occlusal loads generated during mastication as a correction force to achieve orthodontic correction, includes at least one correction unit with a rigid body. The correction unit is worn on a maxillary or mandibular dental arch of a patient during mastication, and the shape of the correction unit is maintained without deformation when accommodating teeth. At least one first recess is formed in the correction unit and has a shape which allows a first tooth of the maxillary or mandibular dental arch in malposition to move to the envisioned finish position. At least one buffering member is formed in the first recess configured to transmit and buffer the occlusal loads generated during mastication-between the first recess and the first tooth, wherein when the correction unit is worn during mastication, the buffering member deforms and contacts the first tooth over an area. |
| US10702352B2 |
Bending treatment instrument operating portion
An operating portion which allows a bending treatment instrument to be inserted into an endoscope channel and bendably operated smoothly through intuition. The operating portion is connected with a device wire and bending wires and used to operate the treatment instrument and bend a freely bendable, bending treatment instrument, where the device wire is connected to a treatment instrument provided at a distal end of the bending treatment instrument and is used to operate the treatment instrument and the plurality of bending wires is used to bend the bending treatment instrument, the operating portion including: an operating portion body; a guide unit penetrated by the device wire; a bending wire pulling unit connected with the bending wires and swingably assembled onto the guide unit; and a grip portion connected with the device wire and configured to be reciprocable in an axial direction of the bending wire pulling unit. |
| US10702351B2 |
Robot system
A robot system is provided, which includes a robot body including, robot arm and an end effector attached to robot arm, and operating device, having operating part and configured to output, when operating part is operated, operational information according to operation, a motion controller configured to control operation of robot body according to the operational information outputted from the operating device, a velocity detector configured to detect a velocity at a tip end of the end effector, a virtual reaction-force information generating module configured to output force information containing a first force component having a positive correlation to the velocity at the tip end of the end effector, as virtual reaction-force information, and a force applying device configured to give a force to the operating part in order to make an operator perceive a force according to the virtual reaction-force information outputted from the virtual reaction-force information generating module. |
| US10702350B2 |
Robot system
A robot system includes a robot main body, memory part configured to store information for causing robot main body to perform given operation, as saved operational information, motion controller configured to control operation of robot main body by using saved operational information as automatic operational information for causing robot main body to operate, and an operation correcting device configured to generate, by being operated, manipulating information for correcting operation of robot main body during operation. Motion controller controls robot main body to perform an operation corrected from operation related to automatic operational information in response to a reception of the manipulating information while robot main body is operating by using automatic operational information. Memory part is configured to be storable of corrected operational information for causing robot main body to perform corrected operation as saved operational information, when robot main body performs corrected operation. |
| US10702348B2 |
Surgical system with configurable rail-mounted mechanical arms
A robotic surgical system comprises a horizontal platform to support a patient, a rail positioned about the horizontal platform, a carriage operatively coupled to and configured to translate along the rail, and a robotic arm operatively coupled to the carriage and translated about the patient by the rail. The robotic arm is configured to operate on the patient in a variety of positions provided by the translating carriage. The rail provides a rounded path for the carriage, such as a U-shaped path. The U-shaped path may comprise a first leg and a second leg, the first leg longer than the second leg. Furthermore, the system may comprise a plurality of carriages operatively coupled to the rail and a plurality of robotic arms. Also, the system may further comprise a central base which the horizontal platform can articulate relative to, such as by translating horizontally or vertically, rotating, or titling. |
| US10702346B2 |
Image integration and robotic endoscope control in X-ray suite
A workstation for calibrating a robotic instrument (42) has a distal tip (46) within an X-ray image space (35) of an X-ray modality (32). The workstation employs a calibration controller (50) for calibrating a remote center of motion (RCM) length of the robotic instrument (42) responsive to X-ray images (36) of different poses of the distal tip (46) of the robotic instrument (42) within the X-ray image space (35), and further employs a robotic instrument controller (40) for controlling a guidance of the robotic instrument (42) within the X-ray image space (35) from the RCM calibration. The robotic instrument (42) may include an endoscope whereby the calibration controller (50) is further employed to calibrate a focal length of the robotic instrument (42) responsive to the X-ray images (36) and one or more endoscope image(s) (48) of the X-ray image space (35) for controlling the guidance of the robotic instrument (42) within the X-ray image space (35) from the RCM/focal length calibrations. |
| US10702340B2 |
Image processing and patient-specific modeling of blood flow
Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model. |
| US10702338B2 |
Laser system with pulse modulation and corresponding method of use
A method and system for thermal and non-thermal laser treatments includes a visible laser source. A laser beam in the visible spectrum is generated by the visible laser source and produces a modulated laser output. Laser controls allows the user to generate the pulsed output with variable pulse characteristics to provide selective, localized and user controlled thermal and or non-thermal biological effects at a targeted tissues. This laser system modulates the delivered laser energy to produce accurate and selective targeting of the pigmented cells of the treated tissues to induce therapeutic effects via gentle warming of the cells without significant collateral damage to surrounding tissues. |
| US10702336B2 |
Surgical devices
A surgical device for use in removing a lesion from a brain includes a first tube, a second tube disposed within the first tube, a sleeve that encloses a portion of the first tube, wire loops attached to a distal end of the first tube, a loop expander and rotation mechanism drivingly coupled with the wire loops, an aspiration port, and an irrigation port. The loop expander and rotation mechanism is operable to expand the wire loops while rotating the wire loops relative to the first tube and contract the wire loops while rotating the wire loops relative to the first tube. Cut tissue is aspirated via the aspiration port. Irrigation fluid is supplied to irrigate the cut tissue via the irrigation port. |
| US10702335B2 |
Electrode catheter for ablation purposes and related method thereof
An electrode catheter for use with an endocardial ablation catheter, wherein the electrode catheter receives the transmitted energy for ablating a portion of the heart. The electrode catheter comprises a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a longitudinal structure there between; and an electrode in communication with said electrode catheter, wherein said electrode receives the transmitted energy from the endocardial ablation catheter, or alternatively an epicardial ablation catheter. |
| US10702331B2 |
Surgical device having changeable elements
An electrosurgical device kit includes an elongate first member, an elongate second member disposed adjacent to the first member, the second member being at least movably coupled to the first member, a first electrode head removably attachable to the first member, a second electrode head removably attachable to the first member, and a third electrode head coupled to the second member. The first, second, and third electrode heads are configured to apply a current to a tissue, the first and second electrode heads being non-identical. |
| US10702328B2 |
Devices and methods for tissue vaporization
In accordance with some embodiments of the invention there is provided a device for vaporizing one or more holes in tissue, comprising an array of vaporizing elements and a heating element configured to heat the vaporizing elements, wherein a geometry of at least a portion of the vaporizing elements is configured to prevent excessive penetration of other vaporizing elements into the tissue. In some embodiments, the vaporizing elements are heated to a temperature ranging between 300-600 degrees Celsius. |
| US10702327B2 |
Systems and methods for treating the bladder with condensable vapor
A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for ablating bladder tissue to treat overactive bladder (OAB). The vapor delivery system includes an anchor tip configured anchor the system in the bladder while condensable vapor is delivered to target tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the target tissue of the bladder, which can include a surface sensor of the bladder responsible for creating an urge incontinence sensation. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor source that provides a high quality vapor for delivery to tissue. |
| US10702326B2 |
Device and method for electroporation based treatment of stenosis of a tubular body part
The present invention relates to medical devices and methods for treating a lesion such as a vascular stenosis using non-thermal irreversible electroporation (NTIRE). Embodiments of the present invention provide a balloon catheter type NTIRE device for treating a target lesion comprising a plurality of electrodes positioned along the balloon that are electrically independent from each other so as to be individually selectable in order to more precisely treat an asymmetrical lesion in which the lesion extends only partially around the vessel. |
| US10702313B1 |
Facet buttress implant and method of using same
A surgical implant for preventing withdrawal of a bone dowel graft from a facet joint, the apparatus including a plate having a posterior face and an anterior face, a passageway extending to and between the posterior face and the anterior face, an opening through the posterior face that is configured for detachably coupling to an inserter and one or more anti-migration projections extending outwardly from the anterior face. In use, the plate is placed over a bone dowel seated in a facet joint and coupled to the superior process and the inferior process by inserting a screw through the passageway into the inferior process. |
| US10702311B2 |
Spinal correction and secondary stabilization
Methods of correcting a spinal deformity, including securing a first rod on a first side of a spine, securing an anchor on a second side of a spine, securing a lateral coupling between the rod and the anchor, translating and derotating the spine to correct the spinal deformity by adjusting an effective length of the lateral coupling, and securing a second rod on a second side of the spine to provide secondary stabilization to the spine. |
| US10702306B2 |
System and method for controlling the performance of a pneumatically sealed trocar
A system and method is disclosed for controlling the performance of a pneumatically sealed trocar, wherein the system includes a controller for delivering variable DC voltage to a DC motor, a DC motor operatively connected to the controller for driving a pump operatively connected to a pneumatically sealed trocar, a pump driven by the DC motor for circulating pressurized gas through the pneumatically sealed trocar, and a sensor for sensing pressure and flow parameters between the pump and the pneumatically sealed trocar to provide a feedback control signal to the controller so that the controller can vary the voltage delivered to the DC motor to affect the output pressure and flow of the pump during a laparoscopic surgical procedure. |
| US10702303B2 |
Retreating stop ultrasound needle guide
Retreating stop ultrasound needle guide systems are disclosed. In one example approach, a needle guide system includes a guiding component which can be positioned at different locations and angles on a mounting component, where the mounting component can be coupled to a distal end of an ultrasound probe. When positioned at the different locations and angles on the mounting component, the guiding component can guide a needle through the skin of a patient at a constant point and when the needle is advanced so that a hub of the needle reaches a stop of the guiding component, a tip of the needle is positioned directly underneath the ultrasound at a pre-selected depth. |
| US10702300B2 |
Methods, devices and systems for slow rotation of drive shaft driven atherectomy systems
The present system is directed in various embodiments to methods, devices and systems for rotational atherectomy procedures. More specifically, embodiments comprise a rotational driver with rotational drive shaft and abrasive element attached thereto, the rotational driver being controlled by the rotational controller to rotate at unsustained low rotational speeds and/or rotational direction. |
| US10702299B2 |
Atherectomy device
An atherectomy device comprising a rotatably motor-driven flexible hollow shaft that is coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the guidewire; an annular distal end of the hollow shaft having a diameter that is only slightly larger than the diameter of the guidewire and configured with cutting surfaces for piercing hardened atherosclerotic plaque! a tubular sleeve secured to a first peripheral surface of the hollow shaft and configured with cutting surfaces for enlarging an opening formed in the plaque; and an asymmetric cutting unit extending between the sleeve and a second peripheral surface of the hollow shaft, to enable eccentric rotation of the hollow shaft for cutting and removing additional occlusive material from the blood vessel to open a chronic total occlusion. In one embodiment, the cutting unit is a helical strand unit having a polygonal cross section with a first side that atraumatically contacts a blood vessel wall. |
| US10702297B2 |
Ultrasonic treatment instrument for articulations, and treatment method thereof
The treatment section integrally includes, on the distal side of a probe, a cortical bone abrasion portion which abrades a living body tissue or a bone among treated target parts by mechanical abrasion by ultrasonic vibration, and a cartilage abrasion portion which generates heat by ultrasonic vibration and abrades a cartilage among the treated target parts by dissolutive abrasion. |
| US10702295B2 |
Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear nose and throat
A device for dilating an ostium of a paranasal sinus of a human or animal subject may include: a handle; an elongate shaft having a proximal end coupled with the handle and extending to a distal end; a guidewire disposed through at least a portion of the shaft lumen; a dilator having a non-expanded configuration and an expanded configuration; and a slide member coupled with at least one of the guidewire or the dilator through the longitudinal opening of the shaft for advancing the guidewire and/or the dilator relative to the shaft. |
| US10702292B2 |
Aspiration monitoring system and method
A system for real time monitoring of catheter aspiration includes a pressure sensor configured for placement in fluid communication with a lumen which at least partially includes an aspiration lumen of a catheter, the aspiration lumen configured to couple to a vacuum source, a measurement device coupled to the pressure sensor and configured for measuring deviations in fluid pressure, and a communication device coupled to the measurement device and configured to generate a continuous signal which is proportional to measured fluid pressure. |
| US10702290B2 |
Orthopedic fastener, retainer, and guide
Implants, instruments, and methods for connecting and/or stabilizing first and second bone portions relative to one another are presented including fasteners and retainers connectable in axial force transmitting relationship and instruments for their installation. In one example a guide is configured to clamp two bone portions together while a fastener is inserted through at least one of the bone portions to engage a retainer. |
| US10702286B2 |
Medical instrumentarium
The invention relates to a medical instrumentarium, in particular for implanting a hip joint stem, comprising a rasp instrument with a rasp shank defining a longitudinal axis, which rasp shank has an anterior side face, a posterior side face, a medial side face, and a lateral side face, wherein the side faces at least partially have rasp teeth which are formed running parallel to each other and circumferential or at least partially circumferential with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the rasp instrument comprises a rotational stabilization device for increasing a rotational stability of the rasp shank driven into a bone cavity, in particular a femur cavity. |
| US10702285B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures
A surgical device capable of interconnecting to an external motorized hand pieces, bending a distal end segment, rotating a window element positioned distal to the distal end segment and rotating independently of it, and actuating a cutting element positioned within the outer window element and rotating independently of it. |
| US10702283B2 |
Radial saw blade and hub for osteotomy
A saw blade includes a main body having a first surface, a second surface on an opposite side of the main body from the first surface, a proximal edge portion, a distal edge portion, and first and second side portions extending between the proximal and distal edge portions. The proximal edge portion is configured to be coupled to a rotatable hub such that the saw blade is held in a curved shape with the first surface defining an outer radius when the saw blade is coupled to the rotatable hub. The distal edge portion includes a plurality of cutting teeth, and the second surface includes a cutting structure configured such that a radius of an arc swept by the cutting structure when the saw blade is rotated is substantially equal to the outer radius of the first surface. |
| US10702281B2 |
Inflatable radial artery compression device
Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient. |
| US10702279B2 |
Endoscopic surgical clip applier
A reposable surgical instrument includes a handle assembly (100) and an endoscopic assembly (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) releasably engagable with the handle assembly (100). The handle assembly (100) includes a housing (110), a drive bar (132) supporting a ratchet pawl (142), and a trigger (122) coupled to the housing (110) and the drive bar (132). The endoscopic assembly (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700) includes a proximal hub (210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710) including a ratchet rack (215, 415, 515, 615), an elongated shaft (220, 340, 420) extending from the proximal hub (210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710) and supporting an end effector assembly(350) at a distal end (344) thereof, and a drive assembly (230, 320, 430) operably coupled to the end effector assembly (350). In use, movement of the trigger (122) from an un-actuated position towards an actuated position translates the drive bar (132) from a proximal position towards a distal position to engage the ratchet pawl (142) with the ratchet rack (215, 415, 515, 615) such that further distal translation of the drive bar (132) towards the distal position incrementally urges the drive assembly (230, 320, 430) from the un-fired position towards the fired position. |
| US10702275B2 |
Medical device with stiffener wire for occluding vascular defects
One exemplary device includes a tubular structure having proximal and distal ends and at least one layer of braided material configured to facilitate thrombosis. The tubular structure includes an end section at the proximal or distal end having a cross-sectional dimension that is larger than that of an opening of the target site. The device also includes a stiffener wire coupled to the tubular structure, and the wire is configured to extend at least partially through the opening and facilitate securing the end section over the opening. The tubular structure and stiffener wire include respective preset, expanded configurations and are configured to be constrained to respective reduced configurations for delivery to the target site and to at least partially return to their respective preset, expanded configurations at the target site when unconstrained. |
| US10702271B2 |
Surgical stapling apparatus
A surgical stapling apparatus (stapler) is provided. A tool assembly includes first and second jaw members. A cartridge assembly includes an actuation sled and a slide. A drive member having a working end is configured to translate through the tool assembly when the first and second jaw members are in a closed configuration. A lock assembly including a latch is movable from a locked position to an unlocked position. The latch is urged to the locked position to engage the working end to prevent distal translation of the drive member through the tool assembly. The slide is configured to move the latch from the locked position to the unlocked position upon installation of an unspent cartridge assembly onto the first jaw member. The slide is movable by the drive member upon actuation of the stapling apparatus to allow the latch to move back to the locked position. |
| US10702266B2 |
Surgical instrument system
A surgical instrument system comprising a housing, a first drive, a second drive, a first stapling assembly, and a second stapling assembly is disclosed. The housing comprises an electric motor configured to output rotary motions. The first drive is configured to translate in response to the rotary motions. The second drive is configured to translate independently of the first drive in response to the rotary motions. The first stapling assembly is releasably attachable to the housing. The first stapling assembly is configured to perform a first surgical function in response to the translation of the first drive. The second stapling assembly is releasably attachable to the housing when the first stapling assembly is not attached to the housing. The second stapling assembly is configured to perform a second surgical function in response to the translation of the first drive. The second surgical function and the first surgical function are different. |
| US10702265B2 |
Surgical instrument including a locking assembly
A surgical instrument including a handle portion, a body portion, an articulating tool assembly and a locking assembly is disclosed. The handle portion includes a movable handle. The body portion extends distally from the handle portion and defines a first longitudinal axis. The articulating tool assembly defines a second longitudinal axis and is movable from a first position where the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis to at least a second position where the second longitudinal axis is at an angle to the first longitudinal axis. The locking assembly includes a member that is advanceable distally with respect to the body portion. The member engages the articulating tool assembly upon manipulation of the movable handle to move an anvil and a cartridge assembly in approximation with one another to help maintain the articulating tool assembly in its first position. |
| US10702261B2 |
System with reloadable handle for delivering an anchor
An anchor delivery system configured for single patient, multiple use applications. The system includes reloading linkages which cooperate with needle, suture and anchor subassemblies and devices. Reloading actions accomplish the acceptance of a subsequent anchor cartridge and the readying of delivery structure. |
| US10702258B2 |
Ratcheting inserter device and suture anchor arrangement
A ratcheting inserter device for tensioning a knotless suture anchor includes an outer inserter shaft and an inner inserter shaft having a common longitudinal axis. A ratcheting mechanism provided between the inner inserter shaft and the outer inserter shaft permits rotation of the inner inserter shaft in one direction relative to the outer inserter shaft. The outer inserter shaft has a protrusion at a distal end that is received by an anchor outer sleeve of a suture anchor to prevent relative rotation thereof, and the inner inserter shaft has a projection at the distal end that is received by an inner core of the anchor for rotational movement therewith. The ratcheting inserter device rotates the inner core of the suture anchor to spool and tension suture thread. Thereafter, the ratcheting mechanism is disengaged and the inner inserter shaft is forced axially into the anchor outer sleeve. |
| US10702254B2 |
Surgical device and accessories
A device for surgical interventions comprises (i) an inner end (1) guidable/steerable to an operation field, (ii) an outer end (3) operated by user and (iii) a middle part (2) which connects both ends (1, 3) together. Force transmission units extend between the outer end (3) and the inner end (1). The force transmission units, the outer and the inner ends and the middle part (2) transfer movements of the outer end (3) to the inner end (1) in an identical measure, as if the inner end (1) was a straight continuation of the outer end (3). |
| US10702249B2 |
Wireless probe and method for power controlling of wireless probe
Provided is a wireless probe including: an ultrasound reception/transmission module that receives a first power and scans a target object by transmitting ultrasound signals to the target object and receiving ultrasound echo signals reflected from the target object; a signal processing module that receives a second power, generates pulses for generating the ultrasound signals and generates ultrasound data by using the ultrasound echo signals; a wireless communication module that receives a third power and receives/transmits predetermined data from/to a medical device; a controller that controls supply of at least one of the first power, the second power, and the third power based on an operation state of the wireless probe; and a power unit that supplies or blocks the at least one of the first power, the second power, and the third power according to control of the controller. Each component included in the wireless probe may reduce power consumed by the wireless probe. |
| US10702248B2 |
Ultrasound acquisition feedback guidance to a target view
Systems, devices, and associated methods including: emitting ultrasound to the subject and receiving, in response, a current ultrasound view; matching the received image to a pre-existing image, such as a three-dimensional reference image; and, for user assistance, generating, based on the matching, feedback for the guidance. The reference image may be a statistical atlas or it may be derived from patient-specific CT or MR scans. The pre-existing image may instead be a database image corresponding to a state in a state space. The feedback can be an image derived from the reference image; a graphic indication of a plane of the target view; the received view fused to an image derived from the reference image; or the received view and an image derived from the reference image, the derived image appearing concurrently and enhanced to spatially indicated where the received view registers to the reference image. |
| US10702247B2 |
Automatic clinical workflow that recognizes and analyzes 2D and doppler modality echocardiogram images for automated cardiac measurements and the diagnosis, prediction and prognosis of heart disease
An automated workflow performed by software executing on at least one processor includes receiving a plurality of echocardiogram images taken by an ultrasound device. A filter separates the plurality of echocardiogram images by 2D images and Doppler modality images based on analyzing image metadata. The 2D images are classified by view type, and the Doppler modality images are classified by view type. The cardiac chambers are segmented in the 2D images, and the Doppler modality images are segmented to generate waveform traces, producing segmented 2D images and segmented Doppler modality images. Using both the sets of images, measurements of cardiac features for both left and right sides of the heart are calculated. The calculated measurements are compared with international cardiac guidelines to generate conclusions and a report is output showing the calculated measurements that fall both within and outside of the guidelines. |
| US10702246B2 |
Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and an ultrasound signal processing method
An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that transmits an ultrasound beam using an ultrasound probe including transducers and generates acoustic line signal subframe data, includes: a transmitter that causes transmission transducer arrays to transmit the ultrasound beam; a receiver that generates a reception signal sequence; and a delay-and-sum part that performs delay-and-sum operation, wherein the receiver includes part receivers, the delay-and-sum part includes: part delay-and-sum parts that perform delay-and-sum to generate an acoustic line signal so as to generate acoustic line signal partial subframe data; part folding parts that extract an acoustic line signal sequence and arrange the acoustic line signals to generate acoustic line signal partial subframe folded data; a main summing part that sums the acoustic line signal partial subframe folded data to generate acoustic line signal subframe folded data; and a re-sequence part that re-sequences the acoustic line signals to generate the acoustic line signal subframe data. |
| US10702244B2 |
System and method for controlling focused ultrasound treatment
A system and method for controlling the delivery of ultrasound energy to a subject is provided. In particular, such a system and method are capable of safely disrupting the blood-brain barrier. Ultrasound energy is delivered to produce cavitation of an ultrasound contrast agent at a selected pressure value. An acoustic signal is acquired following cavitation, from which a signal spectrum is produced. The signal spectrum is analyzed for the presence of harmonics, such as subharmonics or ultraharmonics. When subharmonics or ultraharmonics are present, the pressure value is decreased for subsequent sonications. If a previous sonication resulted in no subharmonics or ultraharmonics being generated, then the pressure value may be increased. In this manner, the blood-brain barrier can be advantageously disrupted while mitigating potentially injurious effects of the sonication. |
| US10702241B2 |
Portable ultrasonic diagnostic device and power efficiency improvement method therein
A portable ultrasonic diagnostic device according to the present invention comprises: a measurement depth setting unit for setting the measurement depth intended to be measured; a voltage supply unit for supplying the voltage to be applied to a pulse generation unit depending on the set measurement depth, wherein the smaller the set measurement depth, the smaller the voltage supplied; and a pulse generation unit for generating the electrical pulse to be applied to an ultrasonic transducer in order to generate ultrasonic wave, wherein the generated electrical pulse is an electrical pulse of a voltage corresponding to the voltage supplied from the voltage supply unit. |
| US10702237B2 |
Thermoplastic 3-D phantom
There is provided a radiographic three-dimensional phantom for inter alia mimicking specific anatomical parts in a computerized tomography scan. Methods are provided for a variety of purposes including detecting a difference between a measured optical deformation of a radiographic three-dimensional phantom pair and a theoretical deformation of the radiographic three-dimensional phantom pair. These three-dimensional phantom can be divided into a plurality of portions, and non-radiopaque markers can be added to the portions. The portions of the three-dimensional phantom can be re-assembled, and images of the three-dimensional phantom can be generated and compared. |
| US10702235B2 |
Systems and methods for medical imaging
A method may include obtaining an initial image that is captured by scanning a scan object using the imaging device. The method may also include performing an iteration process including one or more iterations. Each of the one or more iterations may include determining, according to a thickness model, an equivalent thickness associated with the scan object based on a brightness of a first image and the target brightness, determining one or more second exposure parameters corresponding to the equivalent thickness and the target brightness based on the thickness model, and generating a second image by directing the imaging device to scan the scan object based on the one or more second exposure parameters using the imaging device. The first image may be the initial image in a first iteration of the one or more iterations or an image generated in a previous iteration. |
| US10702234B2 |
Image combining using images with different focal-spot sizes
A method and apparatus is provided to generate two X-ray projection images, using different focal-spot sizes in the X-ray source. The large and small focal-spot images have different image qualities (e.g., different signal-to-noise rations (SNR) and different resolution). The two images are combined, in either the spatial or frequency domains, to generate a combined image, exhibiting the best attributes of the constitutive small and large focal-spot images. In the spatial domain, change regions and uniform regions are determined based on spatial variations within the images, and the superposition generating the combined image weights the small focal-spot image more in the change regions and the large focal-spot image more in the uniform regions. In the frequency domain, the combined image superimposes low-frequency components of the large focal-spot image with high-frequency components of the small focal-spot image. |
| US10702233B2 |
Determining a two-dimensional mammography dataset
A method is for determining a two-dimensional mammography dataset. The method includes the receipt of a three-dimensional mammography dataset of an examination region via an interface. The method furthermore includes the first determination of a two-dimensional mammography dataset of the examination region by application of a trained generator function to the three-dimensional mammography dataset via a processing unit, wherein the trained generator function is based on a trained GA network. Through this method, it is possible efficiently to create two-dimensional mammography datasets, which are visually similar to real two-dimensional mammography datasets and can therefore be appraised with standardized methods. |
| US10702232B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting complex networks in MRI image data
Systems and methods for detecting complex networks in MRI image data in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes an image processing system, including a processor, a display device connected to the processor, an image capture device connected to the processor, and a memory connected to the processor, the memory containing an image processing application, wherein the image processing application directs the processor to obtain a time-series sequence of image data from the image capture device, identify complex networks within the time-series sequence of image data, and provide the identified complex networks using the display device. |
| US10702229B2 |
X-ray imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same
An X-ray imaging apparatus uses a camera image to set various types of parameters related to X-ray imaging including an X-ray irradiation region and automatically controls X-ray imaging. An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an imaging device that captures a camera image, an X-ray source on which a collimator adjusting an X-ray irradiation region is mounted, a storage unit that maps and stores an X-ray imaging region for each of a plurality of X-ray imaging protocols, an input unit that receives a selection of one among the X-ray imaging protocols from the plurality of X-ray imaging protocols, and a controller that extracts an X-ray imaging region mapped to the selected X-ray imaging protocol from the camera image and controls the collimator such that the X-ray irradiation region corresponds to the extracted X-ray imaging region. |
| US10702228B2 |
Electronic cassette
A housing of an electronic cassette has an inclined surface which is formed between a side surface and a rear surface thereof and inclined relative to the side surface and the rear surface. An antenna opening through which a radio wave is transmitted is formed on the inclined surface. Since the antenna opening is formed on the inclined surface, the antenna opening is not blocked by a rear plate of a holder of an upright radiographic stand or a supine radiographic stand, and the antenna opening is not blocked by a side panel of an outer grid. Both in the case where the electronic cassette is set to the holder and in the case where the outer grid is attached to the electronic cassette, it is possible to perform stable wireless communication. |
| US10702222B2 |
Cage-type CT scanner
The present invention discloses a cage-type CT scanner. The present invention involves reducing the rotation arc of the rotating member and the vibration amplitude of the whole machine by means of reducing the volume and weight of the CT scanner, without reducing the vibration of the CT scanner itself by eliminating eccentric force in transmission via balance correction or by any other means. Moreover, in the present invention, no crawler that realizes mechanical driving is used so as to decrease the parts in the motor's synchronization structure. Such efforts help reduce costs and allow the CT scanner to be suitable for more applications. |
| US10702213B2 |
Differentiation of heart failure risk scores for heart failure monitoring
A method and device for differentiating heart failure risk scores that includes determining receipt of a current data transmission and acquiring patient metrics from a remote monitoring device, determining a daily heart failure risk score for each day occurring during a time period from a previous received data transmission to the current received data transmission based on the acquired patient metrics, and determining a maximum daily heart failure risk score of the determined daily heart failure risk scores during a lookback window prior to the current received data transmission. A heart failure risk score is determined for the received data transmission based on the determined maximum daily heart failure risk score, and a heart failure risk score alert is determined for the received data transmission based on the proximity of the determined maximum heart failure risk score and the current received data transmission. A display of at least one of the determined heart failure risk score and the determined heart failure risk score alert is generated, and the determined daily heart failure risk score for each day occurring during the time period and the generated display are stored. |
| US10702209B2 |
Graphical user interface for laser eye surgery system
Methods and systems for planning and forming incisions in a cornea, lens capsule, and/or crystalline lens nucleus are disclosed. A method includes measuring spatial dispositions, relative to a laser surgery system, of at least portions of the corneal anterior and posterior surfaces. A spatial disposition of an incision of the cornea is generated based at least in part on the measured corneal anterior and posterior spatial dispositions and at least one corneal incision parameter. A composite image is displayed that includes an image representative of the measured corneal anterior and posterior surfaces and an image representing the corneal incision. |
| US10702205B2 |
Apparatus and method for monitoring rehabilitation from surgery
Apparatus and methods are described for setting rehabilitation goals for a patient, measuring patient movements, storing the movement data for later transfer to a computer, displaying progress indicators and inspirational messages based on progress towards goals, reporting movement, skin temperature and swelling data to a caregiver so that they monitor compliance and be aware of potential infection. The invention consolidates data from motion, temperature and swelling sensors placed on the patient with data received directly from the patient in response to questions displayed on a tablet computer screen, to create one or more representative values indicating the patient's current status. These representative values may include the patient's degree of compliance with their prescribed exercise and icing regimen; their degree of wellness based on their self-reported pain scale and sensed temperature and limb swelling; and their current level of physical activity as detected by the motion sensors. |
| US10702201B2 |
Instrumented device for analysing and quantifying physiological parameters of the upper limbs of a sports person, and associated method
An instrumented interface for quantifying at least one physiological parameter of the upper limbs of a person, capable of being secured to a gripping device, and including at least one gripping system which the person can hang from, the instrumented interface including at least one force sensor which measures a deformation of the interface when a person exerts a force on the interface via the one gripping device, and is capable of producing a value that translates a force value. |
| US10702196B2 |
Pulse photometer
A pulse photometer includes a light emitter, a light detector, a first signal separator that separates a first signal component and a first noise component, a second signal separator that separates a second signal component and a second noise component, a first determining section, a second determining section, and a concentration calculating section that calculates a concentration of a light absorption material in blood of the subject based on a fundamental frequency of the first signal component or a fundamental frequency of the second signal component. |
| US10702194B1 |
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. |
| US10702193B2 |
Analyte sensing biointerface
Disclosed herein is an analyte sensing biointerface that comprises a sensing electrode incorporated within a non-conductive matrix comprising a plurality of passageways extending through the matrix to the sensing electrode. Also disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing a sensing biointerface and methods of detecting an analyte within tissue of a host using an analyte sensing biointerface. |
| US10702191B2 |
Determination of a currently treated body portion of a user
An apparatus for determining a body portion of a user treated by the user using a personal hygienic device. The apparatus includes a camera configured to capture the user to obtain a pictorial representation of the user while treating the body portion using the personal hygienic device; an interface configured to receive sensor data from at least one inertial sensor residing in the personal hygienic device; and an analyzer configured to analyze the pictorial representation and the sensor data to determine the body portion. |
| US10702185B2 |
Electronic device and body composition analyzing method
An electronic device includes a memory storing profile information, at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, and a processor connected to the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. The processor is configured to determine a frequency of at least one signal for measuring body composition, based on the profile information, output a synthesis signal obtained by synthesizing the at least three signals to a body of the user through the at least one first electrode, wherein the synthesis signal includes a signal corresponding to the determined frequency and the at least three signals have different frequencies, receive the synthesis signal passing through the body of the user, through the at least one second electrode, measure body impedance of the user based on the received synthesis signal, and measure the body composition of the user based on the body impedance. |
| US10702180B2 |
Atrial fibrillation discrimination using heart rate clustering
This document discusses, among other things, apparatus, systems, and methods to determine a first atrial fibrillation (AF) indication using received information about a heart over a first period, to cluster depolarization information about the heart over the first period, and to discriminate between an atrial fibrillation (AF) event and a non-AF event in the first period using the determined first AF indication the clustered depolarization information. |
| US10702175B2 |
Brain activity analysis method and apparatus thereof
The present invention discloses a brain activity analysis method and apparatus, which is based on a nonlinear waveform decomposition technology, wherein the changes of the intrinsic features in brain waves are decomposed and demodulated to extract the modulation signals of the components, including the frequency-modulation signals and the amplitude-modulation signals. The present invention further uses a feature mask to determine whether to proceed further decomposition and demodulation of the extracted modulation signals. If not, the multidimensional changes of the intrinsic features are obtained according to the feature mask. Then, quantitation and identification is performed to obtain the status of brain function. The present invention not only effectively increases the accuracy of the identification but also uses the feature mask to obviously reduce the complexity and the load of computation. |
| US10702172B2 |
Blood pressure cuff with tapered bladder
A blood pressure cuff may comprise an alignment component, a sleeve, and a tapered inflatable bladder disposed within the sleeve. The tapered inflatable bladder may have a width that increases as the distance from the alignment component increases, and the tapered inflatable bladder and the alignment component may be configured to position the blood pressure cuff around a limb having a blood vessel and a circumference, such that at a position coincident with the blood vessel, the width of the tapered inflatable bladder is about 40% of the circumference of the limb. A method of using such a blood pressure cuff may comprise placing the alignment component at the position coincident with the blood vessel of the limb, wrapping the cuff around the limb such that the width of the tapered inflatable bladder overlaying the blood vessel is about 40% of the circumference of the limb, and inflating the bladder. |
| US10702169B2 |
Method and electronic device for cuff-less blood pressure (BP) measurement
A method and an electronic device for measuring blood pressure are provided. The method includes illuminating, by a PPG sensor included in the electronic device, skin of a user and measuring a PPG signal based on an illumination absorption by the skin. Further, the method also includes extracting, by the electronic device, a plurality of parameters from the PPG signal, wherein the parameters may comprise PPG features, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) features, Acceleration Plethysmograph (APG) features, and non-linear features. The method also includes estimating, by the electronic device, the BP based on the extracted plurality of parameters. |
| US10702165B2 |
Estimation of human core temperature based on heart rate system and method
The invention in at least one embodiment includes a method for determining the core body temperature of a person by setting an initial core body temperature with a processor; receiving a heart rate of the person with the processor; calculating a predicted core body temperature with the processor using an extended Kalman filter based on the heart rate and the initial core body temperature; and providing the predicted core body temperature. In another embodiment, a system for performing the method. |
| US10702164B2 |
Identification of areas of interest during intraoral scans
A processing device performs image registration between a plurality of intraoral images of a dental site. The processing device identifies a candidate intraoral area of interest from a first intraoral image of the plurality of intraoral images. The processing device verifies the candidate intraoral area of interest as an intraoral area of interest based on a comparison of a second intraoral image to the first intraoral image. The processing device displays a view of the dental site where the intraoral area of interest is hidden and an indication of the hidden intraoral area of interest is visible. |
| US10702163B2 |
Systems and methods for intracavitary temperature measurement and monitoring
Systems and methods for measuring and monitoring intracavitary tissue temperature. The system may include a catheter shaft with a circuit board disposed therein, the circuit board having an array of sensors disposed thereon. The catheter shaft may have an opening and an expandable structure surrounding the opening to provide a field of view of the intracavitary tissue for the array of sensors through the opening. The system may include a software-based programming system run on a computer such that a clinician may review information indicative of temperature of the intracavitary tissue, and be alerted if the temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold. |
| US10702156B2 |
Systems and methods for improved tractography images
The present disclosure discusses systems and methods for identifying biomarkers that can help with the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment choices of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Diffusion based magnetic resonance imaging can often fail for patients with a neurodegenerative disease because parameters fractional anisotropy, mean diffusivity, and radial diffusivity are based on simple models that can fail in the presence of neurodegeneration, such as demyelination. The present disclosure discusses systems and methods that enhance dMRI images and enable tractography to be performed on images of a damaged nervous system. The damaged tracks identified by the present system can be used as a biomarker for the assessment of patients. In some implementations, the biomarkers are converted into clinical scales that can be used to compare patients to one another or over time. |
| US10702155B2 |
Transmission handling of medical devices
A method for handling an Implantable Medical Device, IMD, transmission from an IMD provider such that the transmission comprises one or more alerts and/or IMB data attributes indicative for a status of the IMD or the patient. The alert comprises a provider specific alert priority. The method comprises the following steps: retrieving the IMD transmission from the IMD provider; and assigning to the one or more alerts a generic alert severity based on a predetermined mapping between the provider specific alert priority and the generic alert severity; and/or calculating an IMD data severity based on the IMD data attributes; and calculating a transmission severity based on the generic alert severity assigned to the one or more alerts and/or the IMD data severity. |
| US10702153B2 |
Wound dressing with reusable electronics for wireless monitoring
A wound dressing device with reusable electronics for wireless monitoring and a method of making the same are provided. The device can be a smart device. In an embodiment, the device has a disposable portion including one or more sensors and a reusable portion including wireless electronics. The one or more sensors can be secured to a flexible substrate and can be printed by non-contact printing on the substrate. The disposable portion can be removably coupled to the one or more sensors. The device can include one or more sensors for wireless monitoring of a wound, a wound dressing, a body fluid exuded by the wound and/or wearer health. |
| US10702152B2 |
Impact monitoring system for players engaged in a sporting activity
The invention relates to a protective sports equipment system with real-time impact monitoring of a player engaged in a contact sporting activity. The system includes a protective equipment assembly and an interface liner disposed within a padding assembly of the protective equipment assembly. The interface liner has a sensing and control unit with an array of sensors to detect impact data, a processor to determine an impact result, and a transmitter to transmit the impact result. The system also includes a remote unit that receives and displays the transmitted impact result. |
| US10702148B2 |
Component, computer program, system, and kit for corrective lens determination
A component for a mobile computer device, such as a smartphone, can be secured to the housing of the mobile computer device. The component can deflect the light of a built-in light source of the mobile computer device with an optical element and optionally filter the same, or can provide its own light source to improve the option of measuring eccentric photorefraction using the mobile computer device. |
| US10702146B2 |
Angular multiplexed optical coherence tomography systems and methods
Angle multiplexed optical coherence tomography systems and methods can be used to evaluate ocular tissue and other anatomical structures or features of a patient. The angle multiplexed optical coherence tomography system includes a light source, an optical assembly for obtaining a plurality of sample beams corresponding to respective anatomical locations of the eye of the patient, where individual sample beams are associated with a respective non-zero angle relative to a reference beam, and a detection mechanism that detects individual unique interference patterns respectively provided by the plurality of sample beams, for simultaneous evaluation of the anatomical locations. |
| US10702142B1 |
Functional retinal imaging with improved accuracy
A technique for performing a visual field test on an eye includes sequentially presenting visual stimuli to the eye on a display. A gaze direction of the eye is monitored with a camera to identify when the gaze direction has drifted from a fixation target. A first intended position associated with a first visual stimulus of the visual stimuli is offset to compensate for drifting of the gaze direction from the fixation target when the gaze direction is determined to have drifted during presentation of the first visual stimulus. User inputs indicating whether the user acknowledges observance of each of the visual stimuli presented are registered. |
| US10702141B2 |
Automated perimeter
The invention relates to a perimeter or a campimeter with a visible fixation point and a method used in them. The method comprises at least the following steps: producing a fixation point having a first visual appearance to be shown to a patient; producing a stimulus shown to the patient at a stimulus time-point at a pre-defined location; activating a response device by the patient upon noticing the stimulus at a response time-point; changing the fixation point to have a second visual appearance for a fixation point second visual appearance time interval near the stimulus time-point. |
| US10702139B2 |
Laryngoscope with rotatable and turnable display
A laryngoscope with a rotatable and turnable display is revealed. The laryngoscope includes a laryngoscope body, a rotating assembly, a turnover assembly and a display. The laryngoscope body is used to capture images. The rotating assembly is disposed over the laryngoscope body and having a plurality of elastic bodies or first and second magnetic parts used in combination with a slot of a first fixed shaft. Thus the display is rotated around the rotating assembly and a rotation angle of the display is determined according to the position of the slot. The turnover assembly is arranged at one side of the display. The display is flipped around the turnover assembly by a fixing member of a second fixed shaft being mounted into at least one fixing hole of a turnover portion. The angle of the display being turned is determined according to the position of the fixing hole. |
| US10702136B2 |
Endoscope system, processor device, and method for operating endoscope system
An endoscope system 10 includes: an image acquiring unit 54 that acquires an endoscope image obtained by imaging an observation target; a baseline information calculating unit 82 that calculates baseline information (operation value “Z”) by using the endoscope image, the baseline information being information about light scattering characteristics or light absorbing characteristics of the observation target and information that is at least not dependent on particular biological information; a region setting unit 83 that sets, by using the baseline information, a calculation region in which the index value is to be calculated, the index value indicating a state of the observation target; and an index value calculating unit 84 that calculates the index value in the calculation region set by the region setting unit 83, by using the endoscope image. |
| US10702133B2 |
Image processing device, endoscope system, image processing method, and computer-readable recording medium
An image processing device includes a processor including hardware. The processor is configured to: acquire an image data including an annular side observation image and a direct view observation image forming a circle formed from a center of the side observation image to an inner circle; in a case of normal observation in which electronic zooming processing is not performed, generate a first display image including a boundary portion between the side observation image and the direct view observation image in a display area; and in a case of magnified observation in which the electronic zooming processing is performed, generate a second display image in which a boundary portion between the side observation image and the direct view observation image is shielded by a mask. |
| US10702130B2 |
Tamper-evident camera enclosure
A housing for an instrument such as an endoscopic camera head is provided. The housing includes at least two parts which are attachable to each other by using tabs and grooves, creating a sealed and tamper-evident housing without the use of externally exposed fasteners. A tool for attaching the two parts and a method of its use are also provided. |
| US10702127B2 |
Endoscope system and evaluation value calculation device
This endoscope system comprises: an image acquiring means for acquiring a color image having at least three color components; a placement means for placing points corresponding to respective pixels forming the color image in accordance with the color components of the points, within a plane including a first axis that is an axis of a first component among the at least three color components and a second axis that is an axis of a second component among the at least three color components and that intersects with the first axis; a distance data calculating means for calculating data regarding the distances between the points corresponding to respective pixels and a third axis defined as an axis that passes through a point at which the first axis and the second axis intersect with each other in the plane and that is not parallel to the first axis and the second axis; and an evaluation value calculating means for calculating a certain evaluation value for the color image on the basis of the calculated distance data. |
| US10702126B2 |
Cleaning and disinfecting items
Devices, systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting footwear items are disclosed herein. In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising an ultraviolet light element configured to emit ultraviolet light toward a top covering element configured to receive one or more contaminated item, wherein the ultraviolet light element is located within a lower frame element. In another aspect, a grating element is disclosed comprising a frame of bars configured to support the one or more contaminated item; wherein the grating element is a ceiling enclosure portion of the lower frame element. In yet another aspect, a brush frame element mounted to an underside of the grating element is disclosed, wherein the brush frame element comprises a set of brush strips configured to protrude through at least one space between the frame bars. |
| US10702123B2 |
Dishwasher
A dishwasher includes a main body, a washing tub provided inside the main body, and configured to wash dishes therein, a fixed nozzle assembly fixed to one side of the washing tub, and configured to spray washing water; and a vane installed inside the washing tub in such a way to be movable along a first direction, and configured to reflect washing water sprayed from the fixed nozzle assembly toward the dishes. |
| US10702122B2 |
Dishwasher and method for controlling same
Disclosed is a dishwasher comprising: a tub for containing dishes; a nozzle assembly for ejecting washing water; a vane assembly for changing the path of the washing water, while moving from a first position to a second position inside the tub, such that the ejected washing water is directed towards the dishes; and a controller for stopping the vane assembly, changing the movement speed of the vane assembly, or changing the movement direction of the vane assembly while the vane assembly moves from the first position to the second position, wherein the washing water can also be ejected to corner portions of the tub. |
| US10702120B2 |
Manually operated extendable cleaning device
A manually operated cleaning device extends reach and cleaning functionality to low clearance areas. The cleaning device has a base foot portion including at least one base foot portion cleaning surface. A flexible extendable cleaning implement is attached at one end to the base foot region. A flexible extendable cleaning implement cleaning surface is attached to at least one side of the flexible extendable cleaning implement. A handle is attached via a pivotal mounting to either the base foot portion or the flexible extendable cleaning implement. A releasable fastener operatively couples the flexible extendable cleaning implement to the base foot portion and allows extension and retraction of the flexible extendable cleaning implement between a stowed position on top of the base foot region when the manually operated cleaning device is not in use and an elongated position allowing the manually operated cleaning device to access the low clearance floor areas. |
| US10702118B2 |
Lustering plate for a portable electric rotary machine
Lustering plate (1) formed from a foam body (2), endowed with a securing surface (21) to be secured to the rotary plate of a lustering machine and having an active surface (22) wetted with the lustering liquid and coming into contact with the surface to be lustered. The lustering plate (1) incorporates a reservoir of lustering liquid (3) incorporated into the foam body (2). The reservoir (3) has a dispensing valve (4) in the axial position dispensing onto the active surface (22). The valve (4) has a valve seat (41) closed by a blocking device (43) returned to the closed position and endowed with a control device (44) opening the valve (4) by impelled pressing of the foam body (2) via its active surface (22) against the surface to be lustered. |
| US10702117B2 |
Grout cleaning tool
A grout cleaning tool includes a grout cleaning tape. The grout cleaning tape can be provided as a replaceable grout cleaning cartridge containing a supply reel of grout cleaning tape that can be rolled across grout line grooves with an applicator roller. The grout cleaning tape can include a composition therein that is configured to be activated or enhanced by steam and transferred into the grout line to be cleaned when steam is applied to the tape. |
| US10702116B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus
A surface cleaning apparatus such as an extractor is operable in a floor cleaning mode which utilizes a floor cleaning fluid flow path. The surface cleaning apparatus is also operable in an above floor cleaning mode which utilizes a different above floor fluid flow path. |
| US10702114B2 |
Vacuum cleaner handle mount assembly
A vacuum cleaner handle mount assembly securable to a vacuum cleaner having a handle that can be pivoted from a storage position to an in-use position is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner handle mount assembly has a housing with a first and second channel, a handle with a first and second leg for respectively connecting to the first and second channel of the housing, a first and second locking mechanism for preventing the handle from pivoting during use, and a first and second nest respectively disposed in a side of the first and second channel for holding the first and second locking mechanisms respectively. The first and second locking mechanisms are rotatable from an in-use position extending across the respective first and second channels above the respective first and second legs and a storage position wherein the first and second locking mechanisms are located within the first and second nest respectively. |
| US10702113B2 |
Handheld surface cleaning apparatus
A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. A cyclone assembly including a dirt collection region is positioned in the air flow path, a pre-motor filter is positioned downstream from the cyclone chamber and a suction motor is positioned upstream of a clean air outlet. A battery pack is positioned such that at least a portion of the battery pack is positioned rearward of the dirt collection region and at least a portion of the battery pack underlies at least a portion of one or both of the cyclone assembly and the pre-motor filter. |
| US10702112B2 |
Self-propelled electronic device
A self-propelled electronic device including: at least one drive wheel disposed at a bottom of a housing, the drive wheel traveling the housing while being displaced in a vertical direction in accordance with undulations of a floor surface; a drive wheel sensor for detecting a position of the drive wheel relative to the housing; a floor detection sensor for detecting a distance between the bottom of the housing and the floor surface; and a travel control unit for determining and deciding a course of the housing based on the determination that there exists a step on the floor surface if the distance detected by the floor detection sensor is longer than a predetermined reference distance, or, otherwise, the position of the drive wheel detected by the drive wheel sensor is lower than a predetermined reference position, by successively referring to output of the drive wheel sensor and the floor detection sensor, wherein, if the position of the drive wheel detected by the drive wheel sensor is lower than a predetermined reference position, the travel control unit further refers to the distance detected by the floor detection sensor, and if the distance detected by the floor detection sensor is longer than the predetermined reference distance, the travel control unit perform the avoidance traveling control of the housing to avoid the step, and travels the housing, whereas, if the distance detected by the floor detection sensor is the predetermined reference distance or shorter, the travel control unit does not perform the avoidance traveling control of the housing, and continues the traveling of the housing. |
| US10702103B2 |
Flip-top washing device for vegetables and fruits
A flip-top washing device for vegetables and fruits has a housing assembly, a cover assembly pivotally connected to the housing assembly, a driving assembly mounted on the cover assembly, a washing basket mounted in the housing assembly, and an agitating panel assembly mounted on and connected with the washing basket. With multiple driving blocks of a driving member on the cover assembly and multiple connecting blocks on the agitating panel assembly and with an inclined surface and an vertical surface of each of the driving and connecting blocks, the driving member is able to be securely connected with the agitating panel assembly when closing the cover assembly onto the housing assembly. As the agitating panel assembly and the washing basket rotate, water inside the housing assembly is, strongly agitated so as to wash the vegetables and the fruits in the housing assembly. |
| US10702102B2 |
Coffee mill and automatic coffee machine having a coffee mill
A coffee grinder, in particular for the installation in a fully-automatic coffee machine, including an electric drive motor (1) for driving a grinding unit, wherein a reduction gear (4) formed as a planetary gear is arranged between drive motor (1) and grinding unit, with the sun gear (3) of this planetary gear being drivable by the drive motor (1). The planetary gear includes multiple planetary rods (8) arranged in the circumferential direction around the sun gear (3), these rods including a first axial portion (7) meshing with the sun gear (3) as well as an axially neighboring, second axial portion (9) with a second diameter different from, preferably smaller than, a first diameter of the first axial portion (7), with this second axial portion meshing with a stationary ring gear (11). The toothed racks are arranged to drive an output element (15) with their first axial portions (7). |
| US10702094B2 |
Device for continuous heating of fluids
A device for continuous heating of fluids, using steam, includes a first tubular circuit, having one inlet and one outlet, in which to fluid or mixture of liquids with gases to be heated is circulated, and a second tubular circuit in which the heating steam is circulated. The first tubular circuit comprises a section that is helically wound around a section of the axial length of a hollow first cylindrical body, closed at both ends. The device further comprises a hollow second hollow cylindrical body in which said first cylindrical body and said helically wound section are coaxially housed. The second cylindrical body is closed at both ends and has radial passageways communicating between the cavity of said first cylindrical body and the cavity of said second cylindrical body. The first cylindrical body, second cylindrical body and radial passageways forming part of said second tubular circuit. |
| US10702092B2 |
Coffee maker with multiple brewing methods
A brewing device includes a base portion with a support surface. A carafe is configured to be selectively supported on the support surface. A filter basket is removeably supported on an upper portion of the carafe. An immersion chamber is fluidically coupled to an outlet disposed over the filter basket. A water reservoir is fluidically coupled to both the immersion chamber and the outlet disposed over the filter basket. A pump is in fluid communication with the water reservoir and operable to selectively advance water to one of the outlet disposed over the filter basket and the immersion chamber from the water reservoir. The brewing device is configured to brew a beverage using a pour-over brewing method, an immersion brewing method, or a filtered immersion brewing method. |
| US10702091B2 |
Infusion brewer and closed loop filter thereof
The infusion brewer has a filter path forming a continuous loop around a plurality of rotary shafts, the plurality of rotary shafts being operable to cycle a continuous loop filter along the filter path, the filter path having a steeping area; and an infusion enclosure having a bottom opening positionable into an infusion position against the continuous loop filter at the steeping area. |
| US10702087B2 |
Spherical food product container for heating or cooking various food products by steam in order to cook multiple sized portions of food products within shortened cooking times, and a food cooking appliance incorporating the spherical food product container therein
A bulbous or spherically shaped food product container for heating or cooking various food products by means of steam in order to cook multiple sized portions of food products within relatively short cooking times is dis-closed. When steam flows into the food product container, the food product is cooked by the steam. The use of the unique bulb-shaped or spherical food product container enables more than a single or individual food product portion to be cooked within the food product container, and the use of the steam, in conjunction with the bulbous or spherically-shaped food product container, causes the steam and food product to undergo turbulent, rotational, or swirling flow within the bulbous or spherically-configured food product container whereby the food product is greatly dispersed, effectively thinned, and is caused to travel along the internal peripheral surface areas of the bulbous or spherical food product container such that cooking times are dramatically reduced. |
| US10702078B1 |
Shelf edge displays
A shelf edge display having a shelf gripper and a translucent panel with a light diffusion compartment located between the shelf gripper and the translucent panel to support a light source therein for illuminating a backside of the translucent panel to thereby illuminate an information strip on a front face of the translucent panel with translucent light. |
| US10702076B2 |
Sensors, devices, adapters and mating structures for merchandisers and related methods
A product display merchandiser comprising a track, a pusher configured to move along the track, a biasing mechanism configured to apply a force on the pusher in one direction along the track, and a distance sensor configured to detect the distance between the pusher and a fixed point. The distance sensor determines the number of products contained in the product display merchandiser based on the distance measured. |
| US10702074B2 |
Baby seat carrier
The present invention relates to a baby seat carrier comprising shoulder strap members, a waist belt member, a stool seat member connected to the waist belt member, an internal fabric member configured to abut and extend along the torso of a carrying user and that is connected to the waist belt member and the shoulder strap members, an external cover member extending along a longitudinal direction (L) of the internal fabric member, the external cover member having a lower portion that is detachably connected to the internal fabric member such that the external cover member and the internal fabric member form a suspended pocket seat. |
| US10702070B2 |
Bed frame
A bed frame includes a frame, bed legs, and a bed plank support frame. The frame includes two side boards, a head board, and a tail board. Respective bottoms of opposing sides of the two side boards are provided with a plurality of U-shaped connecting members, respectively. The bed plank support frame includes a plurality of support members. Two ends of each support member are connected to U-shaped connecting grooves of the corresponding U-shaped connecting members of the two side boards, respectively. The bed plank support frame is sunk when in use. After a bed plank is placed, there is a certain distance between the bed plank and the top of the frame, so that the frame can form four stop sides. After a mattress is placed on the bed frame, the mattress is restrained in the frame, not sliding. |
| US10702065B2 |
Modular reusable writing panels and system thereof
In one embodiment, a reusable writing panel including a writing surface and attachment mechanisms is disclosed. The writing panel may include a stacked layer configuration, having a front or first layer defining a writing surface and a rear or second layer defining a connection surface, with an optional spacer layer positioned therebetween. The connection surface may include one or more attachable or securable elements, such as a first attraction element and a second attraction element, that may generate different types of attraction forces, e.g., magnetic and suction. This variation in connection types allows the panel to be securable to various types of objects or surfaces, e.g., magnetic and non-magnetic surfaces. |
| US10702062B2 |
Bracket connection structure and bracket
The present invention discloses a bracket connection structure, used for connecting a supporting piece with a fixed piece of a bracket. The bracket connection structure includes at least one group of connection hole structures arranged on the supporting piece and at least one group of convex structures arranged on the fixed piece. Jacks include insertion portions and clamping portions which are communicated with each other. A clearance of the clamping portions is smaller than that of the insertion portions. Convex clasps are inserted into the insertion portions and move to be clamped into the clamping portions. Further, corresponding positions on the back surfaces of the jacks are all provided with electric connection sheets connected to an external power supply. The present invention further provides a bracket, including a supporting piece and a fixed piece. The supporting piece and the fixed piece are connected through the bracket connection structure. |
| US10702058B1 |
Stable lifting structure of lifting desk
A stable lifting structure of a lifting desk contains: a first tube and a second tube movably fitted with the first tube so as to form a movable desk leg. The first tube includes a base, and the second tube includes a limitation sleeve. A movable cylinder is accommodated in the movable desk leg so that a body of the movable cylinder is locked on the first tube, and a column of the movable cylinder is connected on the second tube and is driven to expend or retract by an abutting plate and a pull cable. The first tube includes a slidable sleeve, and an inner diameter of the slidable sleeve corresponds to an outer diameter of the second tube. The slidable sleeve includes multiple recesses, a roll peg is accommodated in each recess, and each roll peg partially exposes outside the second tube via each recess. |
| US10702056B2 |
Light-emitting oral care implement and method of forming the same
A light-emitting oral care implement includes a light delivery unit that includes a passageway through a body of the oral care implement and a tuft comprising a plurality of filaments located in the passageway, each of the filaments having a core component and a sheath component. The core component may have a transmittance that is greater than the transmittance of the sheath component. The core component may include a base portion that protrudes from a lower end of the sheath component, the base portion forming an anchor portion of the tuft that anchors the tuft to the body of the oral care implement. Furthermore, the oral care implement may include a light source that transmits lights through the anchor portion of the tuft and through the core components for transmittance from the filaments at a location above a front surface of the body. |
| US10702054B2 |
System, apparatus and method for delivering fluid to and from the bottom center of a floor-operation pad on a rotary-motion flooring machine during operation
A system and related apparatus and method for delivering fluid to and from a bottom center of a floor-operation pad on a rotary-motion flooring machine while the pad is rotationally operating on a horizontal underfoot surface, the system comprising a fluid-delivery hub comprising: a plurality of fluid entry openings disposed on an outside circumferential surface thereof; an equal plurality of fluid flow channels commencing at the fluid entry openings, angling downward and inward from the fluid entry openings toward a center of the fluid-delivery hub, and terminating at an equal plurality of fluid exit openings proximate a bottom center of the fluid-delivery hub; and a floor-operation interface at a bottom of the fluid-delivery hub configured to directly or indirectly attach a floor-operation pad thereto, for operating on a floor. |
| US10702053B2 |
Head for an oral care implement, oral care implement and method for manufacturing such head
A head (14) for an oral care implement (10) has a mounting surface (20) with a proximal end (41) and a distal end (40), the head (14) comprising at least one tuft of a first type (16) and at least one tuft of a second type (18). The at least one tuft of the first type (16) comprises filaments having a substantially circular cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and an end-rounded free end, and the at least one tuft of the second type (18) comprises flagged filaments having split free ends. The at least one tuft of the first type (16) is arranged at the distal end (40), and the at least one tuft of the second type (18) is arranged at the proximal end (41) of the head (14). |
| US10702047B1 |
Reconfigurable exercise backpack
Disclosed is a workout backpack that is capable of enabling a plurality of unique exercises for weight training, resistance training, and complete cardio conditioning. Suitably, the disclosed workout backpack includes built-in weight compartments, hookups for resistance bands, or rucking. |
| US10702046B2 |
Squeezable hybrid water bottle with integrated filter and method of forming the same
A method of forming a hybrid, hand-held drinking bottle includes connecting a top element to a bottom element to form a seam therebetween. The top element includes a top wall extending around a top axis, and a top opening extending within the top element between opposed ends of the top wall. The top element is formed from a material that is of a first hardness. The bottom element comprises an end wall, a bottom wall extending around a bottom axis, and a bottom opening extending between the end wall and an opposing end of the bottom wall. The bottom element is formed from a material that is of a second hardness less than the first hardness. The top opening is in communication with the bottom opening when the top element is connected to the bottom element. The method further includes over molding a collar around the seam. |
| US10702045B2 |
Adjustable harness for backpacks and method of using the same
A harness for backpack having an adjustable longitudinal length is disclosed. The harness has a top section and a bottom section slidably engaging one to each other; at least one holding system extending from the top section to the bottom section of the harness for holding the harness on a user's back; and an adjusting element connecting the top and bottom sections and configured for maintaining the longitudinal length of the harness once the longitudinal length is adjusted to a given length adapted to the user's back. A kit for assembling a packsack and methods for adjusting the harness are also disclosed. The harness according to the present invention is easily adjustable and particularly adapted for kids and school packsacks. When the kid is growing in size, the kid can easily adjust the longitudinal length without having to disassemble the harness from the pouch. |
| US10702044B2 |
Reversible thermochromic/photochromic cosmetic activator
A cosmetic activator system for activating a cosmetic is provided including: an activator having an energy source configured to emit an energy pulse and a controller; and an imprinter having an imprint pattern and at least one activation element configured to be in communication with the energy source, wherein the imprinter is configured to create an imprint on the cosmetic. |
| US10702042B2 |
Apparatus and method for applying cosmetic eyebrows
Implementations of an apparatus and method for applying cosmetic eyebrows are provided. In some implementations, the eyebrow applicator may be used to apply a cosmetic eyebrow on each brow ridge of a user. In some implementations, the eyebrow applicator may comprise a left brow applicator and a right brow applicator separated by a core ply having a window therethrough. Implementations of a cosmetic eyebrow kit used to deposit a cosmetic eyebrow onto a right brow applicator and/or a left brow applicator are provided. In some implementations, a cosmetic eyebrow kit may comprise two brow applicators, an eyebrow stencil, a container of cosmetic formula, and/or a spatula for spreading the cosmetic formula. In some implementations, a cosmetic eyebrow may be deposited on a brow applicator using the eyebrow stencil, spatula, and a portion of the cosmetic formula provided as part of the cosmetic kit. |
| US10702040B2 |
Liquid dermatological agent dispensing device
A dispensing device includes a container defining a reservoir containing a liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing the liquid. Another dispensing device includes two containers attached to each other, where the first container defines a reservoir containing a first liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing liquid and the second container contains a second liquid that may be dispensed via application of a force. |
| US10702039B2 |
Drawing device, drawing method and storage medium
A drawing device, including: a drawing head which performs drawing on a drawing target; a head moving unit which moves the drawing head in a first direction and in a second direction which intersects with the first direction; a processor which controls the drawing head and the head moving unit; and a plurality of maintenance units in which the drawing head performs maintenance with contents different from each other, wherein within a range where the drawing head is moved by the head moving unit, a drawing area, a stand-by area and the plurality of maintenance units are provided at positions different from each other, and the processor controls the head moving unit to control whether the maintenance is performed or not in at least one of the plurality of maintenance units when the drawing head moves between the stand-by area and the drawing area. |
| US10702038B2 |
Method for removal of artificial fingernails
A method for removing an artificial fingernail from an underlying natural fingernail to which it is attached by an adhesive has the steps of: (a) soaking the fingertips in warm, soapy water; (b) providing a prying tool comprising a thin, smooth sheet of semi-rigid material; (c) inserting the prying tool between the artificial and the underlying natural fingernails; (d) lifting the artificial fingernail away from the underlying natural fingernail; and (e) manually removing the artificial fingernail from the fingertip. |
| US10702037B2 |
Apparatus and method for drying hair
An apparatus for drying hair includes first and second mutually-opposing arms adapted for movement between an open configuration for receiving a length of wet hair therebetween and a closed configuration adjacent the hair. A vibrator imparts vibration from at least one of the arms to the length of hair in use, to move and separate hair fibres for improving drying of the hair. A method of drying hair includes using the apparatus to impart vibration to a length of wet hair held within the apparatus. The method may further include using the apparatus to style the hair substantially simultaneously with drying the hair. |
| US10702036B2 |
Hair styling apparatus
A hair styling apparatus having a pair of closable jaws to engage a user's hair. The jaws have complementary shapes with a first said jaw defining a curved ridge and a second said jaw defining a curved recess. One or both of the jaws includes a heater such that, when said jaws are closed, hair is heated in a heating region between the ridge of the first jaw and the recess of said second jaw. The second jaw has a curved longitudinal surface having an active cooling region. The heating region is located on the forward curve and the active cooling region is located on the reverse curve. |
| US10702034B2 |
Convertible strap handbag
A convertible strap handbag and a method of converting the strap to multiple configurations is described. The handbag comprises a single continuous convertible strap, and wing-shaped left and right panels to allow carrying of large items but sleek enough to use as a purse. A plurality of rings are attached to the back panel to allow the user to convert the strap from a backpack configuration to an over the shoulder configuration without removing or disconnecting the strap. The handle attached to the back panel allows the user to carry the handbag in one's hand or worn in the crook of the elbow. A method of converting the strap from a backpack configuration to an over the shoulder configuration is provided comprising holding the strap at a center section and releasing the handbag to extend a length of the strap for an over a shoulder or a cross-body carrying setting. |
| US10702033B1 |
Carrying case with adjustable viewing stand
A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes an adjustable viewing stand for supporting the electronic device at an angle selected by the user, the adjustable viewing stand comprising at least two panels hingably connected to one another and foldable so as to be able to reside inside the carrying case when the carrying case is closed. |
| US10702032B2 |
Double-sided wheel assembly and methods thereof
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to double-sided wheel assemblies and methods thereof. In one embodiment, double-sided wheel assembly is provided that may comprise a wheel member comprising a first wheel; a second wheel; and a center member disposed between the first wheel and the second wheel, the first wheel and second wheel adapted to distribute the load of the luggage; a wheel carriage for supporting the wheel member; and a wheel support base adapted to couple with the wheel carriage. |
| US10702031B2 |
Panel bracelet with replaceable inserted panels
A panel bracelet includes a plurality of panels configured to be selectively replaceable within the bracelet, and a pair of panel holding frames, wherein each open panel holding frame is configured to hold a panel therein. Each panel holding frame includes a retaining bead that is received within a perimeter groove of the panel which is held within the panel holding frame to receive and retain the panel therein. |
| US10702029B2 |
Watch band or other wearable strap with tear away safety feature
In some embodiments, a watch band or other wearable strap includes at least one tear away region at which the cross-sectional area of the base material is reduced, such that the force required to break away or tear away the wearable band from the body of the wearer is predetermined. In other embodiments, the material utilized to form the tear away region(s) of the wearable strap may alternatively or additionally have a lower ultimate tensile strength than the material utilized to form other portions of the wearable strap, again permitting the force required to break away or tear away the wearable band from the body of the wearer to be predetermined. |
| US10702028B2 |
Fastener for firefighter turnout gear
A zipper type fastener for protective clothing, such as a firefighter or first responder turnout jacket is disclosed. One or more open ends of the zipper may be connected to the protective clothing by a zipper extender that creates a grip area to allow a user to more easily grasp the zipper end component(s) and fasten the zipper. |
| US10702026B2 |
Silicone clip
Disclosed is a clip for a bracelet and/or a necklace. The clip in a closed state having a through hole (402) allowing the clip to wreathe an elongated member of a bracelet and/or necklace. The clip comprises: a first part (420) and a second part (430), the first and second parts being connected by a hinge (401); and a first resilient element (460) arranged in the second part. The first resilient element comprising a first gripping surface (451) for frictionally gripping a surface of the elongated member. The second part comprises a cavity (443) extending in the radial direction, the first resilient element comprises a first resilient part (460) arranged inside the cavity and a second resilient part (470) arranged outside the cavity and extending in the radial direction from the cavity into the through hole. The cavity is configured to secure the first resilient element in said second part. |
| US10702022B2 |
Method for producing an individual patient-data-based modular-structure foot sole last and for determining the materials and the structure of an individual patient-data-based insole
Method for producing an individual foot sole last (15) for a patient (10) or sportsman by reference to measured values and/or medical findings which are obtained from the body of the patient (10) or sportsman, characterized in that the individual foot sole last (15) is constructed of individual pre-fabricated standard modules (17), wherein the standard modules (17) are selected from a module set, whereby by reference to the measured values and/or medical findings which are obtained from the body of the patient (10) or sportsman, an actual value for the foot mould is determined and this is compared with one or more predefined desired values and by reference to the result of the comparison and the knowledge of the standard modules (17) present in the module set, those standard modules (17) are selected and combined in their sequence—or specified in their sequence—which come closest to the ideal individual foot sole last (15) determined by reference to the comparison of actual and desired value. |
| US10702020B2 |
Shoe with spikes
A shoe with spikes is disclosed. The shoe includes an accommodation seat, at least one moving plate, a transmission module, a plurality of posts, a plurality of spikes, and a shoe plate. The accommodation seat includes a chamber. The moving plate is disposed in the chamber and controlled to move between a first position and a second position, and includes a plurality of push members. The transmission module is configured to move the moving plate. The posts extend from the accommodation seat toward the ground. The spikes are fixed to the posts and extend out of the chamber. When the moving plate is in the first position, the spikes protrude out of the shoe plate relative to the ground. When the moving plate is moved to the second position, the push members push the shoe plate, and the spikes do not protrude out of the shoe plate. |
| US10702018B2 |
Articles of footwear with upper incorporating chamber element
An article of footwear may include an upper with an outer layer, an inner layer, and a chamber element positioned at least partially between the outer layer and the upper layer. The chamber element may be formed of two layers of a transparent colored polymer material and may be sealed to enclose a fluid. The chamber element may also have a plurality of subchambers. The outer layer may have a plurality of apertures. Each subchamber may protrude at least partially through a corresponding one of the apertures. |
| US10702016B2 |
Fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear
A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, a foam structure, and a tensile member. The second barrier layer is secured to the first barrier layer to define an interior void between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. The interior void contains a predetermined volume of fluid. The foam structure and the tensile member are disposed within the interior void, whereby the tensile member includes a plurality of fibers extending in a first direction between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. |
| US10702013B2 |
Footwear sole
A footwear sole includes an outsole assembly having a heel outsole, a forefoot outsole spaced axially apart from the heel outsole by an arch gap, and a sidewall extending between the heel outsole and the forefoot outsole. The sidewall has an elevated bottom edge extending axially along the arch gap on each of a medial and lateral side of the outsole assembly. The footwear sole further includes a support frame in the outsole assembly. The frame has an arch support surface extending axially along the arch gap at an elevation below at least a portion of each bottom edge. The footwear sole further includes a cushioning midsole in the outsole assembly and extending along the arch gap atop the arch support surface. |
| US10702012B2 |
Footwear midsole with lattice structure formed between platforms
An article of footwear includes a midsole, an upper disposed above the midsole, and an outsole disposed below the midsole. The midsole includes a lattice structure having an upper side and a lower side, wherein the upper side is a user-facing side and the lower side is a ground-facing side. A first platform is integrally formed into the upper side of the lattice structure. A second platform is integrally formed into the lower side of the lattice structure. The lattice structure extends from the first platform to the second platform. |
| US10702005B2 |
Sports shoe
The present invention relates to a shoe including a sole as well as an upper that rises up from the sole, the upper including at least two portions that are at least partially mutually displaceable with respect to each other, thereby adjusting the housing size or volume (RZ) for a foot in the shoe, as well as tightening-release means of the mutually displaceable portions, the shoe also including control means of the tightening-release means operable or arranged at the back or at the heel of the shoe. |
| US10702003B2 |
Apparatus for reducing angular velocity of protective shells associated with protective headwear
In one aspect, a protective headwear is provided and includes a support member configured to engage a user's head, an outer shell coupled to the support member and rotatable relative to the support member between a first position and a second position, and a member coupled between the support member and the outer shell to reduce angular velocity of the outer shell as it moves from the first position to the second position. In one aspect, the protective headwear is a welding helmet. |
| US10701999B1 |
Accurate size selection
Images can be used to determine the size of an article of clothing matching the physical characteristics of a user. An image can include an article of clothing known to fit well or a representation of a body part, which can comprise the body part itself. Images can also include a reference item. Various techniques are used to determine one or more perspective distortions in the image based on analysis of the reference item and information known about the reference item. The one or more perspective distortions can be accounted for to determine physical characteristics of the article of clothing or the body part associated with the article of clothing. The physical characteristics can be used to determine the size of an article of clothing matching, or corresponding to, the physical characteristics. |
| US10701996B2 |
Garment having mobility-enhancing arm pleat
The present disclosure describes a garment comprising a mobility-enhancing pleat positioned on the upper-arm portion of a sleeve. The pleat may be configured to move between a closed position, in which an outer layer lies substantially flat against the sleeve, and an open position, in which the outer layer is configured to provide the upper-arm portion of the sleeve with an increased surface area. Due to the increased surface area, the wearer is not restricted when reaching forward or upward and the sleeve is prevented from riding up so as to expose the wrists or lower arms of the wearer. Moreover, when the pleat is in an open position, the interior of the garment is not exposed. Accordingly, the pleat will not compromise a fire-resistant garment. |
| US10701995B2 |
Removable clothing patch and associated methods
A customizable garment patch including at least a first layer, the first layer being a printed graphical layer, a second layer attached to the first layer being a fabric substrate layer, the first layer attached to the second layer by sublimation printing, an adhesive applied to the second layer, the adhesive capable of connecting the garment patch to a surface and the adhesive being a water soluble glue. |
| US10701990B2 |
Apparel item with integrated lighting system
Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item having an integrated lighting system and method of forming the apparel item having the integrated lighting system. The integrated lighting system comprises a power supply unit affixed to the apparel item, one or more light arrays having visible light sources affixed to the apparel item, and one or more conductive traces affixed to the apparel item, where the conductive traces extend from the power supply unit to the light arrays and electrically couple the two such that the light arrays are powered when the power supply unit is operating. |
| US10701989B2 |
Pants configured for motor vehicle workers
The pant of the present invention is specifically inspired and configured for use in the motor vehicle industry. The pant may be scratchless, meaning that the pant does not have any exposed features that are capable of scratching the finish on a motor vehicle. For example, the pant may comprise a concealed waistband closure mechanism. The pant may also comprise a scratchless security pocket, which is predisposed toward a closed position and thus does not require the use of buttons or the like. The pant may also be configured to provide enhanced mobility and comfort, allowing a wearer a range of movements without interference from his or her clothing. For example, the pant may be manufactured from a stretchable material and/or may comprise a waistband that is configured to stretch so as to provide increased mobility and comfort. The pant may also include an articulating, reinforcing knee feature, which provides additional strength to the knee portion of the pant while also providing for a more comfortable bend at the knee. Additionally, the pant may have reinforcement features, such as reinforced pockets or belt loops, which are particularly suitable for use by motor vehicle workers. |
| US10701984B2 |
E-cigarette personal vaporizer
A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable. |
| US10701980B2 |
E-vaping section with u-shaped wick, and e-vaping device with u-shaped wick
The e-vaping section and the e-vaping device include at least one first wick configured to transfer a pre-vapor formulation, the at least one first wick being a filamentary wick that is U-shaped with opposing ends each extending into a reservoir. At least one first heater is operable upon at least one portion of the at least one first wick to at least partially volatilize the pre-vapor formulation and form a vapor. A support plate is operable to support the at least one first heater and at least partially support the at least one first wick, the support plate being operable to form an electrical connection between the at least one first heater and a power supply. |
| US10701975B2 |
Vaporization device systems and methods
Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device. |
| US10701974B2 |
Electronic smoking device and atomizer
The invention relates to an atomizer for an electronic smoking device, to a cartomizer with an atomizer and to an electronic smoking device with an atomizer. In order to improve atomizing efficiency, the atomizer comprises a heating coil made of a heating wire with a first section and a second section, wherein the first section comprises an electrical resistance per length unit that differs from an electrical resistance per length unit of the second section, and wherein the heating coil has a first winding, a last winding and at least one inner winding between the first winding and the last winding, wherein the at least one inner winding comprises the first section, the first winding comprises the second section, and the last winding ROM comprises a third section, wherein the electrical resistance per length unit of the third section corresponds to the electrical resistance per length unit of the second section. |
| US10701973B2 |
Electronic cigarette
Disclosed is an electronic cigarette including: a main body portion including a main body cover; an intake portion that generates an aerosol by power supply, sucks the aerosol, and is detachably coupled to the main body portion, and a sliding portion coupled to the main body portion and performing a reciprocating sliding motion and including a slide cover. The electronic cigarette includes a sliding close state in which the main body portion and the sliding portion are pulled to each other and a sliding open state in which the main body portion and the sliding portion are pushed to each other. |
| US10701969B2 |
Inhaler component
The disclosure relates to an inhaler component including a housing with a housing cover; a mouthpiece with a mouthpiece opening for supplying an inhalable medium into the oral cavity of a user; and a flavor reservoir communicable with the environment by diffusion, containing a flavor, wherein the flavor reservoir is formed from a porous body. |
| US10701967B1 |
Storage container assembly
The present invention relates to a storage container assembly configured to prevent child tampering with contents therein. The storage container assembly includes a base container and a lid, rotationally joined to the base container. The present invention relates to an improved storage container assembly creating a reusable storage container, a rigid storage container, a non-flammable storage container and a storage container having an airtight seal between the base container and the lid. |
| US10701964B2 |
Nutritional composition for tonifying spleen and method for preparing the same
The present application discloses a nutritional composition for tonifying spleen. The nutritional composition includes the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: rice 50-90, soybean 8-23, Semen coicis 2-12, Gorgon euryale seed 3-12, poria 0.4-1.6, and Chinese date 0.3-1.5. The present disclosure, in view of the spleen's special susceptibility to dampness pathogen, complies with the physiological function characteristics of the spleen itself, provides the prescription with an assistant effect of restoring the spleen's function as a starting point, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of tonifying the spleen and removing dampness. |
| US10701963B2 |
Nutritional composition for moisturizing lung and method for preparing the same
The present application discloses a nutritional composition for moisturizing lung. The nutritional composition includes the following components of raw materials in parts by weight: rice 55-90, wheat 7-25, Chinese yam 3-15, lily 2-9, polygonatum odoratum 0.2-1, and citron 0.1-1. The present disclosure, in view of the lung's characteristics of being not resistant to cold or heat, and susceptible to pathogen, complies with the lung's physiological function characteristics to regulate, and provides the prescription with nourishing yin and moisturizing lung, and resolving phlegm and relieving cough as a starting point, is suitable to cooperate with staple foods for long-term consumption and easily accepted by people due to the good taste, and can achieve certain efficacies of replenishing and restoring lung qi. |
| US10701960B2 |
Method for dissolving carbon dioxide without pressurizing and cooling
Disclosed is a method for bottling a carbonated beverage in a container without causing overflow of the carbonated beverage or evaporation of carbon dioxide, the method including: placing a beverage composition without carbon dioxide in the container; introducing solid or liquid carbon dioxide to the beverage composition in the container to delay a change of vapor pressure in the container; and sealing the container before the introduced solid or liquid carbon dioxide is dissolved in the beverage composition, wherein a part of the introduced solid or liquid carbon dioxide in the sealed container becomes gas and the rest of the introduced solid or liquid carbon dioxide is dissolved in the beverage composition by pressure of the gas from the part of the introduced solid or liquid carbon dioxide without providing additional beverage composition, carbon dioxide and pressure in the container after sealing the container. |
| US10701958B2 |
Apparatus for multi-stage cutting and juice pressing
Juice extraction using multiple pairs of juice extractors and comminutors which reduce the food pieces into successively smaller pieces with juice extraction occurring after each comminuting step. Coarse food pieces are pressed with extracted juice directed to a juice holding tank. The pressed coarse chop food pieces fall into the hopper of a second comminutor which performs a medium chop on the now pressed but still coarse chopped food pieces. The medium chopped food pieces are then fed from the second comminutor into the juice extraction chamber of a second juice extractor whereupon the medium chopped food pieces are pressed with extracted juice directed to a juice holding tank. Any number of comminutor and juice extraction pairs may be used in serial fashion to optimize the percentage of juice extracted in a minimum amount of time. |
| US10701955B2 |
Ruminant compositions
The disclosure relates to compositions beneficial for ruminant administration. Particularly, the disclosure provides compositions formulated for ruminants that comprise beneficial microbes. |
| US10701954B2 |
Reduced fluorine crustacean polar phospholipid compositions
Fluorine being present in the exoskeleton of crustaceans, and especially krill represents a problem for using krill as a source for food, feed, food additives and/or feed additives. There has been developed a process for removing such fluorine from krill material by subjecting the krill to disintegration and to an enzymatic hydrolysis process prior to or simultaneously with a removal of the exoskeleton particles producing a fluorine-reduced product. Inherent in the disclosed process is the ability to process krill material with a high polar lipid content for producing superior quality, low fluorine, products suitable for the food and feed as well as the pharmaceutical, neutraceutical and cosmetic industry. |
| US10701953B2 |
Equipment and process for processing food creams
Equipment for processing food creams, which comprises a tub (11) housed in a removable manner inside a containment structure (2) and comprising a side wall (15), which is provided at the top with an access aperture (20) for loading the cream and is closed at the bottom by a bottom wall (17) provided with an exit aperture (22), through which the cream is dispensed outside the tub (11); cooling means (21) operatively associated with the tub (11) to absorb heat from the cream; an obturator (23) operatively connected to the bottom wall (17) of the tub (11) and movable between a closed position, in which it occludes the exit aperture (22) of the bottom wall (17), and an open position, in which it leaves the opening of the exit aperture (22) free in order to allow the cream to come out of the tub (11); a mixing body (30), rotatably housed inside the tub (11) and provided with a thrust surface (31) tilted and facing towards the bottom wall (17) of the tub (11); moving means (32) mechanically connected to the mixing body (30) and operable, when the obturator (23) is in the open position, to make the mixing body (30) rotate in a first direction of rotation (R1) in which the thrust surface (31) pushes the cream to descend through the exit aperture (22) of the bottom wall (17) of the tub (11). |
| US10701951B2 |
Process of producing cocoa shell powder
A process for producing powdered cocoa shells as a food ingredient, as replacer for cocoa powder, to impart coloration in food products, and as fat bloom inhibitor in cocoa-based products. |
| US10701948B2 |
Anti-microbial application equipment with controls
A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system. |
| US10701946B2 |
Method for preparing a casing material used in a co-extruding process of a food product, viscous gelling agent and a method and a system for preparing food products
The invention relates to a method for preparing a casing material for use in co-extruding food products comprising the steps of providing two or more casing material components; mixing the casing material components and feeding the resulting viscous gelling solution to the co-extrusion process to form an external layer on an extruded strand of food dough. Each of the casing material components in itself is not suitable for co-extrusion as an external layer and the composition of the viscous gelling solution is determined by changing the volumes of the casing material components used dependent on the required food product to be co-extruded and/or the composition of the viscous gelling solution is adjusted by changing the volumes of the casing material components dependent on the information on the properties of the food dough and/or the food product to be co-extruded. The present invention further relates to a method and a system for preparing food products by means of co-extrusion wherein such casing material is used. |
| US10701943B2 |
System for handling culinary preparations
A system for handling culinary preparations, which includes: a mounting (I) including an upper surface arranged to receive a culinary preparation, and a plurality of feedthroughs extending between the upper surface and a lower surface; a transfer device including a plurality of projecting portions; a relative movement system being arranged to position the system in a low position, in which no projecting portion projects relative to the upper surface of the mounting, and a high position, in which one end of at least one projecting portion is made to project through the feedthroughs, relative to the upper surface of the mounting; and a handling tool including oblong elements arranged to be inserted between projecting portions. |
| US10701941B2 |
Biomass compositions
The present invention generally relates to agriculture and, more specifically, to biomass compositions and methods for decreasing bruising, increasing plant health, increasing soil health, increasing sweetness in fruits and/or decreasing needle-drop in conifer species. |
| US10701939B2 |
Aqueous suspension agrochemical composition
Provided is a pyribencarb aqueous suspension agrochemical composition which contains an adjuvant for reinforcing the efficacy of pyribencarb, and which is capable of preventing a pharmaceutical preparation from becoming highly viscous or solidified and capable of providing a sufficient controlling effect with a small amount of pyribencarb. The aqueous suspension agrochemical composition includes: pyribencarb which is an agrochemically active component; an adjuvant for pyribencarb, which is one or more compounds selected from polyoxyalkylene siloxanes, polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymers, and polyoxyalkylene alkyl ethers; a nonionic-anionic surfactant which is a polyoxyalkylene aryl ether sulfuric acid salt and/or a polyoxyalkylene aryl ether phosphoric acid salt; and water. |
| US10701938B2 |
Composition for inhibition of insect host sensing
The present invention provide chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit host targeting functions in insects such as mosquitos. Method of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. |
| US10701936B2 |
Herbicidal composition and method for controlling weeds
Provided is a herbicidal composition comprising 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 2,4-D choline salt. The herbicidal composition can exert an excellent control efficacy on weeds. |
| US10701935B2 |
Method for controlling rust
A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a first systemic fungicide and optionally a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same. |
| US10701934B2 |
Synergistic weed control from applications of penoxsulam and benzobicyclon or clomazone and benzobicyclon
Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistic herbicidally effective amount of (a) penoxsulam or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, or clomazone or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and (b) benzobicyclon or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation in rice, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) penoxsulam or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, or clomazone or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and (b) benzobicyclon or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect. |
| US10701930B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating water by stabilizing an oxidizing biocide
Methods and liquid compositions for stabilizing an oxidizing biocide in a water system. The liquid composition comprises a hydantoin, and a surfactant, a ratio of a concentration of the hydantoin to the surfactant in the liquid composition is in a range of 1:1 to 99:1 by volume. The method comprises mixing a hydantoin, a surfactant and an oxidizing biocide with water to form a liquid treatment composition, and then adding the liquid treatment composition to a water stream in the water system, the liquid treatment composition improving the efficacy of the oxidizing biocide in the water stream. |
| US10701925B2 |
Deflectable touchdown wheel system for sprayer boom
A deflectable touchdown wheel system for a sprayer boom of an agricultural sprayer is provided that includes a touchdown wheel that deflects transversely when contacting the ground at an angle, damping ground contact impact forces at the sprayer boom reducing reactionary forces such as external steering inputs at the sprayer vehicle. |
| US10701924B2 |
Mosquito-killing illuminating lamp
The present invention relates to a mosquito-killing illuminating lamp which comprises a casing and a control unit. The casing comprises an illuminating portion and a mosquito-killing portion. The illuminating portion is provided with illuminating components therein. An electrolysis carbon dioxide generating device and a fan are provided inside the mosquito-killing portion. The control unit controls operation of the illuminating components, the carbon dioxide generating device and the fan. The electrolysis carbon dioxide generating device comprises a box body and electrolysis components. The electrolysis components are provided inside the box body. An electrolyte solution is provided inside the box body. The box body is provided with a venting hole. The electrolysis components comprise a graphite electrode and a cathode plate. After conduction between the graphite electrode and the cathode plate, electrolysis is performed on the electrolyte solution to generate carbon dioxide. |
| US10701923B2 |
Portable light and insect extermination device
A combination lighting apparatus and insect extermination device is disclosed having a housing with an upper section and a lower section separated by a first aperture. A light source is disposed in the upper section. An electrical grid and negative pressure source are disposed in the lower section. A power source is coupled to the light source, the electric grid, and the pressure source. A second aperture is located in the lower section after the electric grid, wherein air is propagated inward through the first aperture, through the electrical grid and out the second aperture. |
| US10701920B2 |
Carry and storage device for fishing lures
Embodiments provide a carry and storage device for storing a fishing lure having a hook and a body. In one instance, the device may comprise a device body having a fishing lure storage slot disposed inside the device body to receive a fishing lure and a lid. The lid is movable between an open position to expose the slot for placing the fishing lure inside and a closed position to cover the slot. In example embodiments, the lid includes a hook holding element disposed inside the lid, to receive at least a portion of the fishing lure hook in response to at least partial disposition of the fishing lure in the slot. The fishing lure hook, in response to a movement of the lid between the open and closed positions, pushes the fishing lure body inside the slot, to place the fishing lure substantially inside the slot. |
| US10701915B2 |
Fishing lures with interchangeable scents and methods for embedding scents in fishing lures
The present disclosure is directed to fishing lures with interchangeable scents and methods of embedding scents in fishing lures. In an embodiment, a fishing lure configured to be customized with different scents includes a body, and a plurality of attachments configured to be attached to and detached from the body, wherein a first attachment of the plurality of attachments includes a first scent, and a second attachment of the plurality of attachments includes a second scent, and wherein the first attachment and the second attachment can be interchangeably attached to and detached from the body at a same location of the body. |
| US10701914B2 |
Fishing lure that mimics a bird in distress
A fishing lure bait configured to attract fish which may include a body, a first wing arm and second wing arm. A stainless steel hooks molded to the body configured to couple to a plurality of fasteners, wherein the fasteners may be attached to the first and second wing arms. The fishing lure bait substantially covered by a clear UV protection for a lifetime usage. |
| US10701907B2 |
Method for producing YY super-male and XY physiological female common carps
Method for producing YY super-male and XY physiological female common carps, with which YY-chromosome super-male common carp can be cultivated and androgenetic YY super-male common carp is produced, where microsatellite markers are used for paternity testing and test crossing confirmation. The YY common carp is crossed with normal female common carp to produce the progenies of only male common carp, and without sex identification, the juvenile male common carp with known sex are subjected to artificial sex reversal to produce XY physiological female common carp. |
| US10701903B1 |
Animal grooming station with safety release
A pet grooming station includes an electrically actuated separable coupler mechanically coupled between a tether point and a lead to a collar or a noose. At least one wirelessly coupled pressure sensitive mat is adapted to sense a presence of a person standing on the at least one pressure sensitive mat. The electrically actuated separable coupler is in a coupled state when the pressure sensitive mat senses the presence of the person standing on the mat. Or, when the person is not standing on the mat, the electrically actuated separable coupler separates following a predetermined or selectable time delay in a range of about 0 to 2 seconds. A pressure sensitive mat disposed on a surface of said grooming table or tub is also described. |
| US10701899B1 |
Pet chew dispensing device
A pet chew dispensing device simultaneously secures and dispenses a pet chew. In some examples, the device may comprise a body of chew resistant material and a window formed through the body and adapted to receive the pet chew therein. When disposed inside the window, the pet chew remains partially exposed while the pet chew is simultaneously protected by the body of chew resistant material. The device adaptively pressures the pet chew, such that pet chews which change size over time (or having a range of different initial sizes) may nonetheless remain secured. |
| US10701897B2 |
Feline scratch pad assembly
A feline scratch pad assembly includes a stand that is positioned between a foot of an article of furniture and a floor. The stand is positioned to extend upwardly along a corner on the article of furniture. A plurality of scratch pads is each releasably positioned on the stand to cover the corner on the article of furniture. Each of the scratch pads is comprised of a deformable material to withstand being clawed by a feline thereby satisfying the feline's urge to claw. A pair of mounts is provided and each of the mounts is coupled to an associated one of the scratch pads. Each of the mounts releasably engages the stand thereby retaining the scratch pads on the stand. |
| US10701893B1 |
Litter box
A litter box described herein includes a main compartment, a contaminant compartment, and a grate separator dividing the main compartment and the contaminant compartment. The main compartment is above the grate separator and the contaminant compartment is below the grate separator. Powderizable litter in the main compartment is supported by the grate separator when the powderizable litter is in a large initial form. The powderizable litter in the main compartment drops through the grate separator into the contaminant compartment when the powderizable litter transforms to a small powder form leaving clean powderizable litter in the main compartment. |
| US10701877B1 |
Wheat cultivar 01071560
The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071560. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071560. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071560 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071560 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10701876B2 |
Production of plants using somatic embryogenesis
A process for propagating Theobroma cacao L. is described. The process uses direct or indirect somatic embryogenesis to produce primary embryos from explant material, and then applies direct somatic embryogenesis to the resulting primary embryos to produce secondary embryos. These may be matured, pre-germinated, and germinated to form plantlets. Plants, plants bearing fruit, and plant materials are also provided, as well as methods for processing the fruit of the plants to generate cocoa products. |
| US10701871B2 |
Systems for maintaining and/or decreasing water temperature using high albedo materials
A system for cooling the temperature of a body of water having a top surface exposed to sunlight comprises hydrophilic balls distributed on, and in direct contact with, at least part of the top surface characterized prior to the distribution by a pre-distribution surface area. The balls have diameters within a range of 100 microns to 3 mm, and albedos within a range of 0.15-1.0. The balls comprise recycled glass and air-entrapping pores. The hydrophilic surfaces of the balls provide a total wetted surface area after the distribution greater than the pre-distribution surface area of the water, facilitating the cooling. |
| US10701867B2 |
Horticultural container with tag slot
A horticultural container includes a tag slot for receiving a display tag. The tag slot has an inner wall and an outer wall spaced widthwise from one another, and one of the inner or outer walls has at least two curved peaks separated by a valley and extending into the slot towards the other of the inner or outer wall to hold the tag against the other of the inner or outer wall. The peaks provide a radius that reduces cracking of the tag and increases longevity thereof, and reduces tag sagging, collapsing, or curling. |
| US10701863B2 |
Header identification in a harvesting machine
A controller on a harvester vehicle is arranged to automatically identify a header in electrical communication with the vehicle upon key activation of the harvester vehicle. Programming instructions on the controller can generate notifications to the user based upon a state of activation of the float mechanism and the state of header identity detection. The controller also prompts the user to confirm the identity of the header if the detected identity of the header has changed. The controller also uses header identity to log usage hours of the header on the computer controller in association with the identity of the header such that maintenance schedules for a plurality of different headers interchangeably used on a common harvester vehicle can be tracked. |
| US10701862B2 |
Agricultural header with float control
A harvesting header on a vehicle such as a combine harvester includes a mounting assembly comprising left and right float elements each for applying controlled left and right lift forces and arranged to allow upward floating of each end of the header in response to ground contact. Left and right sensors detect the angle of tilt of the header and a control system operates to reduce the left lift force when the left end is raised and to reduce the right lift force when the right end is raised. On a combine harvester this can be done by rotating the face plate of the feeder house in the required direction. In other systems the force generated by the left and right float elements can be directly modified. The changes to the lift force are applied only when the propulsion vehicle is tilted beyond a predetermined angle. |
| US10701859B2 |
Electronic controller and turf maintenance vehicle incorporating same
A control system for use with a turf maintenance vehicle. In one embodiment, the control system may provide a discrete engine speed input that may provide one engine speed command upon actuation, but result in additional engine speed commands depending on an actuation time of the input. In other embodiments, the vehicle may include an electronic controller (EC) providing resettable property statistics for one or more properties. In still another embodiment, the EC may provide a maintenance monitor onboard the vehicle that indicates maintenance status, when maintenance tasks are due or past due, and permanently records historical information regarding maintenance tasks. The maintenance monitor may further adjust a maintenance interval before the maintenance task is again due based upon inputs to the maintenance monitor. |
| US10701858B2 |
Mobile vehicle, ground treating equipment and orientation adjusting method thereof
A mobile vehicle, a ground treating equipment and an orientation adjusting method thereof are provided. The ground treating equipment includes a frame, a ground treating unit, a connecting rod set, a connecting rod driving unit, a rotation driving unit, two pressure sensors and a controller. The ground treating unit is mounted at the frame. Two ends of the connecting rod set are connected to the frame and the mobile vehicle. The connecting rod driving unit is mounted at the connecting rod set for adjusting the orientation of the connecting rod set. The rotation driving unit is mounted between the frame and the connecting rod set for driving the frame to rotate relative to the connecting rod set. The pressure sensors are mounted at the frame for sensing two pressure values between the frame and ground, or the pressure sensors are mounted at the rotation driving unit for sensing two pressure values while the frame is driven to rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise. The controller is configured to control the connecting rod driving unit and the rotation driving unit for changing the two pressure values. |
| US10701857B2 |
Using a small diameter exit hose to improve delivery of liquid through a valve on a nutrient or chemical application system of an agricultural machine
A mobile agricultural machine has a valve controlled to apply liquid material to a field. An application assembly defines a conduit from the valve to a distal application tip. The application assembly includes a distal conduit section that has an inner diameter that is smaller than an inner diameter of a more proximal conduit section, that is closer to the valve, than the distal tip of the application assembly. |
| US10701855B2 |
Folding implement with tractor assist
A towed implement, such as a cultivator is configured between an unfolded operational position and a folded transport position in which wing sections are pivoted about a vertical axis into a forward direction where they are alongside a telescoping tool bar. Sensors on the cultivator send signals initiating the folding/unfolding sequence to send commands through the implement controller to a tractor controller having a ISOBUS class 3 configuration. The tractor is commanded to forward and rearward movement in synchronism with the folding/unfolding process to steer wing supporting wheel assemblies toward the correct position for the intended transport direction. |
| US10709050B2 |
Component supply device and component management system using the same
A component management system includes an acquirer that acquires the component information from the component supply device, a management system side storage that stores the component information acquired by the acquirer in association with the component supply device, and an information updater that updates the component information stored in the component supply device side storage and the management system side storage based on a detection result of the detector. |
| US10709048B2 |
System and method for assembling electronic components
An electronic-component assembly system is provided in the invention. The electronic-component assembly system includes a gripping device, a light-source device, a photographing device, and an image-processing device. The gripping device grips an electronic component, wherein the electronic component includes at least one pin. The light-source device includes a light source and emits light of the light source. The photographing device senses the light and generates a plurality of first one-dimensional images corresponding to the pins at different rotation angles. The image-processing device is coupled to the photographing device to receive the plurality of first one-dimensional images. The image-processing device transforms the plurality of first one-dimensional images into a two-dimensional image, generates adjustment information according to the two-dimensional image, and provides adjustment information to the gripping device, wherein the gripping device adjusts the angle and position of the electronic component according to the adjustment information. |
| US10709042B2 |
Single-piece cover for an electronic device
A single-piece cover for an electronic device, said cover including: a heat sink; an antenna; a shielding screen; an electrically insulating synthetic material forming outer surfaces of the cover. |
| US10709041B2 |
Lightning strike and electromagnetic protection system
A composite article for incorporation at the surface of an assembly, the composite article being capable of withstanding a lightning strike by dissipating the energy of the lightning strike and by shielding the assembly from electromagnetic energy associated with the lightning strike. The composite article has a base structure made of a material exhibiting electrical conductivity that is inadequate to dissipate lightning strike energy and also inadequate to shield the assembly from the associated electromagnetic energy. Against the outer face of the base structure an electrically-conductive lightning shield is secured. The lightning shield has a substantially uniformly-distributed embedment of electrically-conductive nanostrands in a matrix that otherwise exhibits electrical conductivity that is inadequate to dissipate lightning strike energy and inadequate to shield the assembly from associated electromagnetic energy. Alternatively, an electrically-conductive ground plane may be secured against the outer face of the base structure. |
| US10709039B2 |
Data processing equipment structure
A data processing equipment structure includes a plurality of sidewalls and a ceiling panel, which, together, define an enclosed space. The structure further includes at least one equipment enclosure and at least one cooling unit arranged in side-to-side relationship in a row within the enclosed space. At least one separation panel divides the enclosed space into a front plenum at a front side of the row and a rear plenum at a rear side of the row. Cool air in the front plenum is isolated from heated exhaust air in the rear plenum. |
| US10709036B2 |
Removable PSU dedicated tunnel for air flow mechanism
A dedicated airflow tunnel can extend directly from a front side of the chassis to a power supply unit (PSU) located near the rear side of the chassis. The dedicated airflow tunnel is removable and replaceable with airflow tunnels of different size. The dedicated airflow tunnel can avoid recirculation of PSU cooling air. |
| US10709033B2 |
Coupling assembly and cable management device thereof
The cable management device of a coupling assembly includes a first cable management arm, a second cable management arm, a first component, and a second component. The second cable management arm can be moved with respect to the first cable management arm. The first component is pivotally connected with respect to the first cable management arm. The second component can be displaced to either one of a first position and a second position with respect to the first component. The second component and the first component define a first length when the second component is at the first position. The second component and the first component define a second length different from the first length when the second component is at the second position. |
| US10709030B2 |
Electronic unit with reversible modules
An electronic unit comprising a box defining a reception compartment for receiving an electronic module along two mutually opposite directions of an insertion axis, the compartment including electrical power supply means for powering the electronic module and connection means for connecting the electronic unit to the electronic module, these means extending onto a connection face forming part of the reception compartment and extending parallel to the insertion axis. An electronic module for mounting in a compartment of an electronic unit of the invention. |
| US10709028B2 |
Touch pen and display device using touch pen
A touch pen includes a shaft-shaped body, a pen tip provided on a front end of the body, a switch unit arranged in a line on a side face of the body, a battery disposed inside the body, and a barrel in which a slit having a front opening is formed in an axial direction. A back end of the body is inserted from the opening such that the barrel covers an outer face of the body with the switch unit positioned in the slit, and the barrel has a center of gravity on an opposite side of the slit as seen in a transverse cross-section. When the touch pen is placed horizontally in a state with the barrel mounted on the outer face of the body, the center of gravity is positioned on the opposite side of the switch unit and the switch unit is positioned on top. |
| US10709025B2 |
Display device
A display device comprises a display panel; a plate including a first portion at a rear of the display panel, wherein the display panel is fixed on the first portion; and a second portion that extends from a lower side of the first portion, the second portion bent toward a front of the first portion from the first portion; and a housing at a rear of the second portion of the plate, the housing coupled with the second portion of the plate. |
| US10709024B1 |
Low-cost SMT printed circuit board connector
An interconnection system includes a first support surface positionable against a respective first surface of a first printed circuit board (PCB) and a second support surface positionable against a respective first surface of a second PCB. The first PCB has a respective second surface spaced apart from the respective first surface by a first thickness. The second PCB has a respective second surface spaced apart from the respective first surface by a second thickness. A separator extends from the first support surface and from the second support surface. A contact pin extends through the separator. A portion of the contact pin extending in first direction from the separator is spaced apart from the first support surface by a distance corresponding to the first thickness. A portion of the contact pin extending in a second direction from the separator is spaced apart from the second support surface by the second thickness. |
| US10709020B2 |
Component-embedded substrate and method for manufacturing component-embedded substrate
A component-embedded substrate includes a laminate and first and second components. The laminate includes resin layers each made of thermoplastic that are laminated together. The first and second components are embedded in the laminate. The first component has a length in the lamination direction that is greater than a length of the first component in a first direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the lamination direction. The first and second components are disposed adjacent to each other in the first direction, and are disposed at respective positions overlapping with each other as viewed from the first direction. A distance between the first and second components in the first direction is less than the length of the first component in the lamination direction. |
| US10709017B2 |
Multilayer ceramic substrate and method for manufacturing same
A multilayer ceramic substrate includes: a plurality of ceramic layers 300a, 300b stacked together; a via hole 400a, 400b provided in each of the plurality of ceramic layers, the via holes of the plurality of ceramic layers being connected together in a layer stacking direction of the plurality of ceramic layers; a via wire 406a, 406b including an electrical conductor filled into each of the via holes; a first conductor 404a, 404b provided on an upper surface of at least one of the plurality of ceramic layers, the first conductor having an annular or partially annular shape surrounding the via wire; and a second conductor 403a, 403b including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being located outside the first conductor on the upper surface of the at least one ceramic layer, the second portion overlying the first conductor, and an inner rim of the second portion being located outside an inner rim of the first conductor, wherein a thickness of the first conductor 404a, 404b is greater than a thickness of the second conductor 403a, 403b. |
| US10709016B2 |
Flexible printed circuit board
A flexible printed circuit board according to one aspect of the present invention includes a base film having an insulating property and a conductive pattern laminated on one surface of the base film, and has a terminal connecting area toward one end edge of the conductive pattern, the flexible printed circuit board including a reinforcement member laminated on another surface of the base film and situated at least at a position opposite the terminal connecting area, wherein a shape of an end edge of the reinforcement member on the same side as an opposite end edge of the conductive pattern includes a periodic form constituted by curved lines. |
| US10709014B2 |
Multilayer substrate
A multilayer substrate includes a differential line including first and second line conductors provided on or in a laminated body including base material layers. The differential line includes line portions and a connecting portion that connects the line portions. The connecting portion includes first parallel conductors extending in parallel or substantially in parallel with each other, first interlayer connecting conductors that connect the first parallel conductors in parallel, and connect the first line conductor to the first parallel conductors, second parallel conductors extending in parallel or substantially in parallel with each other, and second interlayer connecting conductors that connect the second parallel conductors in parallel, and connect the second line conductor to the second parallel conductors. The first parallel conductors cross the second parallel conductors as viewed in a laminating direction of the base material layers. |
| US10709013B2 |
Multilayer wiring board and differential transmission module
A multilayer wiring board having a first layer and a second layer laminated with a ground conductor, respectively, and having a differential wire line configured with a first wire line and a second wire line, includes a pair of through-holes and which is formed in the first layer and the second layer and electrically connects the first wire line and the second wire line arranged on one surface of the multilayer wiring board and the first wire line and the second wire line arranged on the other surface of the multilayer wiring board, respectively; and clearances and which insulate the ground conductor and the through-holes and, in which the pair of through-holes formed in the second layer is arranged so that a virtual line connecting centers of the pair of through-holes is inclined with respect to a line perpendicular to a signal propagation direction of the differential wire line. |
| US10709012B2 |
High-frequency electronic device and manufacturing method thereof
A high-frequency electronic device including a dielectric substrate, a first patterned metal layer and a second patterned metal layer is provided. The dielectric substrate has a first region and a second region. The first patterned metal layer is disposed on a first side of the dielectric substrate and corresponds to the first region, wherein the first region and the second region have different etching rates with respect to an etching solution. The second patterned metal layer is disposed on the first side or a second side opposite to the first side of the dielectric substrate. |
| US10709009B2 |
Electrical circuit and method for producing an electrical circuit
One general aspect of the present disclosure includes an electrical circuit with a circuit carrier, at least one electrical component arranged on the circuit carrier, and at least one data transmission device with an antenna section. The data transmission device may be configured for wireless transmission of data and may include a housing, where the at least one electrical component, the at least one data transmission device, and at least one section of the circuit carrier are at least partially enclosed by the housing. At least the antenna section of the data transmission device may be arranged in a transmission range inside the housing and the transmission range may be spaced at a distance from the circuit carrier. |
| US10709007B2 |
Non-equilibrium plasma system and method of refining syngas
An object of the present invention is to provide a non-equilibrium plasma (NEP) system and method of refining syngas. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a non-equilibrium plasma system for refining syngas, the system comprising a reactor with a hollow chamber, having one or more inlet manifolds configured to promote an axially symmetric and swirling flow pattern, into which syngas and one or more gasifying agents are introduced for processing within the reactor, a high voltage electrode; and a ground electrode, wherein the system is configured to create a non-equilibrium plasma producing electric arc upon application of a high voltage potential across an arc initiating gap between the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode and wherein the system is configured such that the syngas, the one or more gasifying agent(s) and plasma producing electric arc come together concurrently in the reactor. In one embodiment of the invention, the non-equilibrium plasma system comprises two eccentric cylindrical manifolds configured to form a single inlet manifold, wherein the two eccentric cylindrical manifolds comprise a first eccentric cylindrical manifold for gasifying agent input and a second eccentric cylindrical manifold for syngas input. The invention also comprises a method for refining syngas wherein the non-equilibrium plasma system of the present invention combines the syngas, the air and the plasma-producing electric arc in the same region, which will co-exist in the same location. |
| US10709005B2 |
Plasma torch electrode with integrated heat pipes
Plasma torch with an integrated electrode incorporating many heat pipes each heat pipe comprises an evaporating section and a condensing section set at a front end and a rear end of the electrode, respectively. The heat pipes with extremely high thermal conductivity can be used to replace the traditional water-cooled torch's electrode. The effect of reducing the elevated temperature at the torch's arc root zone through cooling by heat pipes is beneficial for prolonging the lifetime of plasma torch. Each heat pipe is filled with a small amount of working fluid. Even if one heat pipe is etched out, the cooling liquid thus ejected is limited without causing gas explosion and rock curing; the rest of heat pipes are not damage and can still function; although the heat dissipation efficiency might be reduced a little, the plasma torch still works. Thus, flexibility of the whole heat dissipation is enhanced. |
| US10709004B2 |
Overhead tube crane guide
An x-ray system mounted on a surface includes a movable x-ray source and a mechanism for moving the x-ray source in at least two transverse directions. The two transverse directions are marked by visually distinguishable indicators. A control panel controls movement of the x-ray source along the transverse directions and includes corresponding markings on control buttons matching the visually distinguishable indicators. |
| US10709002B2 |
Communications device
A control unit in a communications device, upon receipt of information from a first lighting device, transmits the information from the first lighting device to a second lighting device and enters a single protocol state in which wireless communication is performed exclusively via a second communications protocol, until the communications device receives a response to the transmission. Upon receipt of information from the second lighting device, the control unit transmits the information from the second lighting device to the first lighting device and enters a single protocol state in which wireless communication is performed exclusively via a first communications protocol, until the communications device receives a response to the transmission. Upon receipt of either of the responses by the communications device, the control unit enters a multiprotocol state in which wireless communication is possible via the first and second communications protocols. |
| US10709000B2 |
Lighting device
A third lighting device connects one or more first lighting devices included in a first local network with one or more second lighting devices included in a second local network different from the first local network. The third lighting device includes: a first processing unit that wirelessly communicates with the one or more first lighting devices via a first communications protocol; a second processing unit that wirelessly communicates with the one or more second lighting devices via a second communications protocol different from the first communications protocol; and a control unit that switches between causing the first processing unit to wirelessly communicate with the one or more first lighting devices and causing the second processing unit to wirelessly communicate with the one or more second lighting devices. |
| US10708992B2 |
Methods and apparatus for image analysis for lighting control
Camera images may be analyzed to identify perceptual control axes for a lighting system. These control axes may correspond to how human users perceive lighting scenes. A camera may capture high-dynamic-range images of a new room under various lighting conditions. Dimensionality-reduction may be applied to the images to create an image-based map. In this map, each datapoint may correspond to one of the images. The map may be transformed to align it with how human users perceive lighting scenes in the new room. The transformed map may be employed as a control space for the lighting system. In some cases, the map is created without gathering user ratings of lighting scenes for the new room. In other cases, creating the map involves gathering user ratings for as few as three lighting scenes for the new room. |
| US10708991B2 |
Controlling lighting devices
Methods are provided for controlling a lighting device with light-channels to produce illumination based on a reference spectral power distribution (SPD); including: determining first adjustments of the light-channels for minimizing first spectral deviation between a first calculated SPD and the reference SPD, the first calculated SPD depending on predefined SPDs of the light-channels and the first adjustments; inducing the light-channels to emit lights based on the first adjustments; receiving sensor signals from a colour sensor representing colour coordinates of a mixture of lights produced by the light mixer as a result of mixing the lights emitted by the light-channels; performing an optimization process producing second adjustments for minimizing a colour deviation between colour coordinates of reference and the colour coordinates of the mixture of lights; and inducing the light-channels to emit lights based on second adjustments. Controllers and computer programs suitable for performing such methods are also provided. |
| US10708990B1 |
Color tunable medical headlamp bezel
A color-adjustable medical headlamp assembly, including a headband assembly and a bezel, which can be worn around a user's head. The bezel contains a light source assembly that is capable of generating light with different colors and intensities, and an optical train that focuses the light generated by the light source assembly. A user input assembly is included to allow for the selection and adjustment of both the color and brightness of the light from the bezel. Also, the rear surface of the bezel has a higher coefficient of thermal conductance compared to the movable portion of the bezel and is an avenue for heat dissipation. Finally, a heat shield is attached to the bezel to cover its rear surface, which can pose a burn hazard after prolonged usage. |
| US10708989B2 |
Protection circuit for dimmer, and dimmer
A control unit controls a bidirectional switch so as to turn the switch from ON to OFF when an amount of time, varying according to a lighting level, passes since a starting point of a half cycle of an AC voltage. When a voltage between both terminals of a capacitive element, connected to a control terminal of the bidirectional switch, becomes equal to or greater than a threshold voltage, the bidirectional switch turns from OFF to ON A first charging/discharging regulator circuit and a second charging/discharging regulator circuit each make a rate of fall of the voltage between both of the terminals of the capacitive element when the bidirectional switch turns from ON to OFF lower than a rate of rise of the voltage between both of the terminals of the capacitive element when the bidirectional switch turns from OFF to ON. |
| US10708988B2 |
Hybrid modular microwave heating system with separable cavities
A modular heating system includes many composite heating modules, each with a microwave resonant cavity for accommodating an object. Each is separable into two parts. One part is a microwave heating semi-cavity which includes a microwave guiding device fixed on the machine frame, and the other part is a conductive heating semi-cavity which is transferrable as a carrier of heating object. The heat-receiving object is placed into a sealed container and positioned in the microwave resonant cavity. The microwaves propagated by the microwave guiding device can heat up the object. The sealed container is configured to sustain the outward expansion pressure due to the temperature rise in the object. The microwave resonant cavities act individually and do not affect each other. They are modular so as to provide the modular heating system with the flexibility to increase or decrease the module numbers for each production line. |
| US10708987B2 |
Cooking apparatus for targeted thermal management
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method including detecting, by a controller coupled to an array of elements, an object having a plurality of portions, and analyzing a selected portion to determine its volume and density, to determine parameters of radio frequency thermal excitation for the selected portion. The method also includes selecting radiation emitters from the array elements according to the parameters; each of the array elements is separately selectable and controllable. The method also includes controlling the radiation emitters according to the parameters to perform the thermal excitation of the selected portion. The controlling includes causing interference of waves emitted from separate radiation emitters. The method also includes forming a three-dimensional thermal image of the selected portion, analyzing the thermal image, adjusting the parameters according to the analyzing, and detecting movement into a space irradiated by the radiation emitters. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10708979B2 |
Heating a bulk medium
The present disclosure generally relates to a system for heating a bulk medium includes two or more electrodes spaced apart from one another and coupled to the bulk medium; and a power control system coupled to the electrodes, the power control system configured to heat the bulk medium by shaping a density of the current along a current path between the electrodes, thereby, producing an effective resistance along the current path in the bulk medium that is greater than the resistance of the bulk medium to a DC current, in which the power control system shapes the density of the current within a depth of the bulk medium by tuning a skin-depth of the current, and in which the power control system shapes the density of the current in a direction across the current path by tuning a proximity effect of the current. |
| US10708978B2 |
Systems for improved multi-channel network connectivity performance and security
Systems and methods that efficiently combine multiple wireless networks or devices resulting in faster, more reliable, and more secure mobile Internet. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) service application is operated to route outgoing and incoming data packets of a mobile device. The mobile device is (i) either coupled to a remote server through the VPN service application for data packets transfer between the remote server and the mobile device or (ii) performs cross-layer translation for data packets transfer between the mobile device and direct target hosts on the Internet. Concurrently using multiple channels secures data packets transfer by sending encrypted data packets over multiple channels and receiving the encrypted data packets by a single apparatus. Data packets are designated to be transferred via a Wi-Fi channel or a cellular channel, and then transferred using both the Wi-Fi channel and the cellular channel. |
| US10708977B2 |
Dual mode wireless access point
An example method comprising: activating a first radio of a wireless access point to communicate with a first set of client devices by transceiving signals on channels within a first frequency band; activating a second radio of the wireless access point to communicate with a second set of client devices by transceiving signals on channels within a second frequency band; receiving a command from a network controller to change frequency bands of the wireless access point; toggling the first radio from a first antenna circuit to a second antenna circuit to connect the first radio to an antenna such that the first radio is capable of transceiving signals on channels within a first sub-band of the first frequency band; and configuring the second radio to transceive signals on channels within a second sub-band of the first frequency band. |
| US10708969B2 |
Dual connectivity capability modification
This document describes techniques and devices for communication of dual connectivity (DC) capability by user equipment (110) to a base station (120) and a core network (150) using signaling of a modification of the DC capability of the UE (110) at the physical layer (306) or the media access control layer (308) to reduce the latency of communicating the modification of the DC capability as compared to using Radio Resource Control layer (322) signaling. Signaling a modification of DC capability at the physical layer (306) or media access control layer (308) enables the UE (110) to more quickly respond to issues detected by the UE (110), such as thermal management or in-device coexistence interference, that may be mitigated by discontinuing DC communications. |
| US10708965B1 |
Augmented reality based asset pairing and provisioning
A method, including recognizing an indicia pattern on an asset utilizing a mobile device based augmented reality vision system, prompting one of acceptance and disapproval of the indicia pattern on the asset, detecting a wireless signal from a wireless tracking device if the asset indicia pattern is accepted, pairing the asset and the wireless tracking device and prompting one of confirmation and refusal of the pairing. |
| US10708964B2 |
Method and device for forming application service platform session in wireless communication system
The present specification may provide a method for forming, by a searcher terminal, an application service platform session with an advertiser terminal in a wireless communication system. The method for forming an application service platform session may comprise the steps of: performing discovery for the advertiser terminal and a first service; and forming an ASP session for the first service by performing connection with the advertiser terminal on the basis of a result of the performed discovery, wherein the discovery and the connection may be performed through at least one of multiple interfaces supported by application service platforms of the searcher terminal and the advertiser terminal when the searcher terminal and the advertiser terminal are first type terminals, and the discovery and the connection may be performed through a Wi-Fi direct interface when one of the searcher terminal and the advertiser terminal is the first type terminal and the other is a second type terminal. |
| US10708962B2 |
Method and device for transmitting data in wireless communication system
Provided are a method and a device for transmitting data in a wireless communication system. More particularly, a terminal transmits a first transmission preamble and a second transmission preamble so as to estimate an uplink channel. If a common temporary identifier is assigned to the first and second transmission preambles, a common response message for the first and second transmission preambles is received. If temporary identifiers that are different from each other are respectively assigned to the first and second transmission preambles, respective individual response messages for the first and second transmission preambles are received. Data is transmitted by means of an estimated uplink channel. The first transmission preamble is transmitted in a plurality of resource regions, and the second transmission preamble is transmitted in one resource region. |
| US10708957B2 |
Wireless communication apparatus, communication method, and communication system
A decrease in access rate to a wireless medium caused by an exposed terminal apparatus is improved. A wireless communication apparatus of the present invention includes a reception unit that receives a frame indicating start of a medium protection operation, and acquires, from the frame indicating the start of the medium protection operation, BSS identification information for identifying a BSS to which a transmission-source wireless communication apparatus of the frame indicating the start of the medium protection operation belongs, and a transmission unit that determines whether or not to start a transmission operation of a frame addressed to another wireless communication apparatus belonging to a BSS to which the wireless communication apparatus belongs based on the BSS identification information. |
| US10708949B2 |
Terminal apparatus, base station apparatus, and communication method
A terminal apparatus (1) capable of efficiently performing a random access procedure includes a medium access control layer processing unit (15) for starting a random access procedure based on a PDCCH order, a transmitter (10) for transmitting a random access preamble by using a Physical Random Access CHannel (PRACH), and a transmit power controller (17) for setting transmit power for transmitting the random access preamble based on a transmission counter, in which the transmission counter is configured at least based on a first piece of information and a second piece of information included in the PDCCH order, the first piece of information is used for indicating the random access preamble, and the second piece of information is used for selecting a resource of the PRACH. |
| US10708948B2 |
Communication method for providing proper resource assignment in communication using an unlicensed band
An object is to provide proper resource assignment in communication using an unlicensed band. A user terminal includes: a transmitting section that transmits a UL signal; and a control section that controls the transmitting section to transmit a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) and a measurement reference signal (sounding reference signal (SRS)) in accordance with different grants included in a DL signal. The control section transmits the physical uplink shared channel following transmission of the measurement reference signal. |
| US10708947B2 |
Timing advance in LBT systems
Systems and methods relating to a Timing Advance (TA) in a Listen-Before-Talk (LBT) cell are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of operation of a radio access node in a cellular communications network comprises transmitting an indication of a TA for uplink LBT for a LBT cell to be used by a wireless device. In this manner, timing of the uplink LBT procedure can be controlled such that at least a portion of the LBT duration occurs during a time period in which downlink transmission on the LBT cell does not interfere with the LBT procedure. |
| US10708946B2 |
Technique for determining a channel width of a channel used in a wireless communication network
The disclosure pertains to determining a channel width of a channel in a wireless communication network. An aspect is directed to a device (1200, 1300) configured to determine a quality indicator for each of a plurality of channels, determine, from the plurality of channels, a first subset of channels, the quality indicators of which meeting a first requirement, combine at least two adjacent channels of the first subset of channels to a combined channel, and perform a listen before talk, LBT, operation in the combined channel. Further aspects of the disclosure pertain to a further device for determining a channel width of a channel used in a wireless communication network, methods (1100, 1700), computer programs, and computer-readable recording media. |
| US10708940B2 |
Method and apparatus for reporting buffer state by user equipment in communication system
Provided is a method for reporting a buffer state by a user equipment accessing a first eNB and a second eNB in a communication system, the method comprising the steps of: triggering a buffer state report for new data when the new data is generated; selecting at least one eNB to which the buffer state report is to be transmitted, on the basis of the amount of uplink data to be transmitted; transmitting the buffer state report for the new data to the selected at least one eNB; receiving, from at least one eNB among the first eNB and the second eNB, a resource allocated by the at least one eNB as a response to the buffer state report; and transmitting the new data using the allocated resource. |
| US10708939B2 |
Method and device for uplink data operations
A method and a device for uplink data operations are provided to enable a user equipment to perform uplink data transmission for a numerology scenario. In embodiments of the present application, the user equipment determines uplink scheduling signaling according to a first correspondence between a numerology and the uplink scheduling signaling, determines a bearer according to a second correspondence between the numerology and the bearer, and performs an uplink data operation according to the uplink scheduling signaling and the bearer. In the present invention, since the user equipment can perform uplink data operations according to the first correspondence between the numerology and the uplink scheduling signaling and the second correspondence between the numerology and the bearer, the user equipment is able to perform uplink data operations for the numerology scenario, thus improving system performance. |
| US10708937B2 |
Configuration method for resource sharing among multiple wireless links, signal transmission method and node
A configuration method for resource sharing among multiple wireless links is provided. The multiple wireless links include a first link and a second link, or include a first link, a second link and a third link. In the method, P-Q configuration is performed on a set N formed by a group of continuous units, and a set P configured for downlink transmission of the second link/third link and a set Q configured for uplink transmission of the second link/third link in the set N are determined; U-V configuration is performed on the set N, and a set U configured for downlink transmission of the first link/third link and a set V configured for uplink transmission of the first link/third link in the set N are determined; and a set S for uplink transmission of the second link/third link and downlink transmission of the second link/third link is determined. |
| US10708932B2 |
Method for configuring and scheduling partial subframe in wireless access system supporting unlicensed band, and device for supporting same
A method for receiving a signal by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is discussed. The method includes receiving, from a base station (BS), control information; and receiving, from the BS, downlink data on an unlicensed band cell (UCell) based on the control information. Further, in case of: the control information received on another serving cell, the downlink data is received in a first time resource, and the control information received on the UCell, the downlink data is received in a second time resource, and the second time resource is smaller than the first time resource. |
| US10708929B2 |
Device and method of handling scheduling request for logical channel
A communication device for handling a scheduling request (SR) for a logical channel (LC) comprises a storage device storing instructions of transmitting a first SR for a first LC to a network and starting a first sr-ProhibitTimer associated to the first LC, when the first SR is triggered by the first LC and the first sr-ProhibitTimer is not running; not transmitting the first SR for the first LC, when the first SR is triggered by the first LC and the first sr-ProhibitTimer is running; transmitting a second SR for a second LC to the network and starting a second sr-ProhibitTimer associated to the second LC, when the second SR is triggered by the second LC and the second sr-ProhibitTimer is not running; and not transmitting the second SR triggered by the second LC, when the second SR is triggered by the second LC and the second sr-ProhibitTimer is running. |
| US10708923B2 |
Method and/or system for reducing uplink interference
Methods and systems are disclosed for concurrent transmission of resource blocks allocated to a mobile device for transmission in uplink communication channels. In particular implementations, a mobile device may tune local oscillators and/or apply filtering of radio frequency transmission to reduce or mitigate intermodulation distortion potentially affecting one or more radio frequency receiving functions. |
| US10708922B2 |
Method for enhanced transmission of control information, user equipment, base station, and communications system
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for enhanced transmission of control information, user equipment, a base station, and a communications system. The method includes: determining a first parameter for enhanced transmission of control information. Between a base station and UE, a kth subframe after a last subframe in enhanced transmission of control information may be preset as a start subframe in enhanced transmission of a PDSCH, a jth subframe after the last subframe in enhanced transmission of the control information may be preset as a start subframe in enhanced transmission of a PUSCH, and a start subframe in enhanced transmission of the control information is preset, where the subframes may also be radio frames. Therefore, the user equipment can accurately determine the last subframe and/or radio frame occupied by the control information, thereby ensuring performance of the PDSCH or PUSCH. |
| US10708920B2 |
Method and apparatus for dynamic device capability signaling in wireless communications
Methods and apparatuses of wireless communications are provided to dynamically determine capability information such that potential configuration and/or resource conflicts may be mitigated among multiple connections while one or more of on-going connections are not interrupted. A user equipment (UE) establishes one or more connections with a network. The UE allocates, in a first resource allocation, one or more resources of the UE to the one or more connections. The UE dynamically determines an instantaneous UE capability information (IUCI) of the UE in response to a change from the first resource allocation to a second resource allocation, the IUCI indicative of the capability of the UE during a predetermined time period. The UE transmits the IUCI to the network to mitigate potential resource allocation conflict among the one or more connections while maintaining at least one of the connections. |
| US10708914B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving downlink signal in wireless communication system and device for same
The present invention relates to a method and a device for receiving a downlink signal by a terminal in a wireless communication system using a time division duplex (TDD) scheme. Specifically, the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving a usage change message indicating a change from a first uplink-downlink configuration to a second uplink-downlink configuration; with regard to a specific subframe, when a wireless frame type according to the first uplink-downlink configuration is different from a wireless frame type according to the second uplink-downlink configuration, determining a subframe type on the basis of a special subframe configuration associated with the first uplink-downlink configuration; and receiving a downlink signal on the basis of the determined subframe type. |
| US10708912B2 |
Method and apparatus for indicating time domain resource allocation of data transmission in a wireless communication system
A method and apparatus are disclosed from the perspective of a UE (User Equipment). In one embodiment, the method includes the UE being configured with a control resource set (CORESET). The method further includes the UE receiving a Downlink Control Information (DCI) on the CORESET, wherein an index is included in the DCI and the index indicates a time domain resource allocation pattern. The method also includes the UE receiving data in Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) symbols determined according to the time domain resource allocation pattern, wherein a range of the time domain resource allocation pattern starts from the first OFDM symbol of the CORESET or after an offset from the first OFDM symbol of the CORESET, and the range of the time domain resource allocation pattern may end across a slot boundary. |
| US10708908B2 |
Systems, methods and devices for resource allocation adjustments for wireless transmissions
Increasing a number of orthogonal time-domain transmission opportunities in a Proximity Services (ProSe) traffic generation period can reduce over-air congestion and collision in long term evolution (LTE) communications. Resource configurations can be adjusted, including providing a new physical layer numerology, reducing transmission time (TTI) interval duration, providing a smaller sidelink control information period, configuring logical sidelink control periods and/or multiplexing of control and data transmissions. |
| US10708907B2 |
Interference management with adaptive resource block allocation
Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for interference management with adaptive resource block (RB) allocation. In an exemplary method, a base station (BS) obtains an indication that downlink transmissions to a first user equipment (UE) potentially interfere with uplink transmissions by a second UE, the BS dynamically allocates, based on the indication, a first set of one or more resource blocks (RBs) for the downlink transmissions to the first UE, and the BS then transmits an indication of the first set of RBs to the first UE. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. |
| US10708905B2 |
Decoding downlink control channels for 5G wireless communication systems
Improved downlink control information decoding is disclosed herein. Downlink control information, can be in different formats depending on the rank of transmission from the network to the user equipment device. For instance, if the transmission rank is between 1 and 4, the transmission will be a single codeword transmission, while a rank of 5-8 can have two codewords. The downlink control information can have a different format, or structure depending on the number of codewords. The user equipment device can predict whether a single codeword transmission or a multicode codeword transmission is more likely, and attempt to decode the downlink control information using the corresponding format. If the first pass is unsuccessful, the user equipment device can make a second pass decoding based on the alternate format of downlink control information. |
| US10708903B2 |
DRX for narrowband transmissions
In narrowband communication, channels may use repetitions in multiple subframes. SPS and DRX for the narrowband communication may not accommodate such repetitions, because repetitions for a channel may fall only partially within a DRX ON duration. An apparatus addresses this problem by determining a DRX ON duration, determining a set of subframes carrying a narrowband PDCCH candidate and determining that the DRX ON duration at least partially overlaps with the set of subframes of the narrowband PDCCH. The apparatus then refrains from decoding the first narrowband PDCCH candidate, decodes the first narrowband PDCCH candidate, or extends the DRX ON duration to include the set of subframes entirely and decoding the first narrowband PDCCH candidate carried in the set of subframes in the extended DRX ON duration. The apparatus may also determine DRX configuration parameters based on parameters of bundled channels, and handle invalid subframes for an SPS grant. |
| US10708896B2 |
Wireless communication system, wireless base station, wireless terminal, and wireless communication method
A wireless base station, includes: a wireless transceiver configured to transmit to a wireless terminal a downlink frame including a downlink control information, the wireless downlink control information includes information representing a specified offset, wherein the wireless transceiver is further configured to receive an uplink frame from the wireless terminal; and a processor circuit coupled to the wireless transceiver and configured to determine uplink control information from the uplink frame, the uplink control information being offset by at least the specified offset from a location in the uplink frame that is the same as a location where the downlink control information was located in the downlink frame. |
| US10708895B2 |
Method and user equipment for performing uplink transmission
A method for performing uplink transmission is discussed. The method performed by a wireless communication device includes receiving first information, related to a Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) configuration, wherein the first information includes second information related to frequency hopping, wherein the first information includes third information on a plurality of PUCCH resources, and wherein the second information is included for each of the plurality of the PUCCH resources; determining at least one PUCCH resources among the plurality of the PUCCH resource; and transmitting PUCCH signal based on the second information and the at least one of the plurality of the PUCCH resources. |
| US10708893B2 |
Method for transmitting channel state information and device therefor
Provided are a method and a device for transmitting channel state information by using a PUCCH of an SCell when providing carrier aggregation (CA) or dual connectivity (DC) in a E-UTRAN. The method may include: configuring a carrier aggregation by using one primary cell (PCell) and a plurality of secondary cells (SCells) controlled by a base station; receiving an upper layer signaling including configuration information for configuring a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) transmission function in at least one cell among the plurality of secondary cells; receiving, by using the configuration information, a MAC control element in which activation state indication information for a PUCCH SCell having an uplink control channel transmission function is included; and transmitting channel state information on the PUCCH SCell after the PUCCH SCell is activated according to the activation state indication information. |
| US10708892B1 |
Resource request for uplink transmission
A client station generates a media access control (MAC) data unit (MPDU) that includes a MAC header. The MAC header is generated to include a control field that indicates an amount of data queued at the client station for transmission to an access point. The control field is generated to include i) a first subfield that specifies a scale factor, and ii) a second subfield that specifies a base value, and multiplying the specified base value by the specified scale factor indicates the amount of data queued at the client station. The client station transmits the MPDU to the access point to inform the access point of the amount of data queued at the client station for transmission to the access point. |
| US10708889B2 |
Method and apparatus for indicating subframes associated with a hybrid automatic repeat request feedback
A method includes communicating with a first cell using a first uplink and downlink configuration and a second cell using a second uplink and downlink configuration, said first cell having predetermined configuration; providing communication feedback for said first cell and the second cell on said second cell using a physical uplink shared channel; and determining a codebook size for said feedback in dependence on downlink assignment indicator information received in an uplink grant. |
| US10708886B2 |
Radio communication terminal and radio communication method
Provided is a radio communication terminal which is capable of measuring quality in communication with a handover destination with high accuracy. The radio communication terminal is capable of communicating with a base station or a relay node, and includes: a receiver which receives control information including information relating to measurement of measuring quality of a neighbor cell; an extractor which extracts information on a subframe where the measurement should be performed, which is a subframe where only transmission of a signal from the relay node connected to the base station is performed, from the information relating to the measurement; a measurement section which performs the measurement, on a subframe basis, based on the extracted information on the subframe where the measurement should be performed; and a transmitter which transmits a result of the measurement to the base station or the relay node. |
| US10708885B2 |
Methods and nodes for enabling context-awareness in CoAP
CoAP network nodes may leverage context awareness to take autonomous action to adjust network operations. Context-aware procedures may be pre-configured, established by management entities, or negotiated between nodes, and include parameters for the monitoring and evaluation of data, as well has triggers for taking action. By monitoring requests to observe a resource, a node may determine when a resource should transition to multicast or unicast notification, and dynamically manage multicast group membership based on observation registrations and/or cancellations. By monitoring resource requests, a proxy may determine when to proactively refresh a cached representation of a resource. By monitoring timeouts and/or retransmissions, a client may dynamically adjust a timeout value to optimize communications. |
| US10708882B2 |
UE camping method and apparatus, paging method and apparatus, and storage medium
A user equipment camping method and apparatus and a paging method and apparatus, and a storage medium are provided in the technical field of communications. The method includes: detecting a current camped cell; when it is determined through the detection that the current camped cell satisfies a triggering condition and when a UE is in a silence state, determining a target camped cell, wherein the silence state is a state where the UE performs no data transmission after performing a data transmission; and performing reselection from the current camped cell to the target camped cell. According to this disclosure, when a UE is in a silence state and the UE determines that its serving cell needs to be changed, the UE directly performs a cell reselection procedure instead of performing a cell handover procedure, thereby preventing a large amount of air interface signaling and network side signaling from being caused by the cell handover procedure and hence significantly reducing signaling consumption. |
| US10708881B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for positioning based on signal correlation function characteristics feedback
A method, apparatus, and system are provided for facilitating positioning based on signal correlation function characteristic feedback. In an embodiment, the method may involve steps performed by a network node in communication with a wireless communication device (WCD) and a plurality of base stations. The network node receives, from the WCD, location information including position reference signal (PRS) correlation function characteristics of a cross-correlation between a received downlink signal and a transmitted PRS for each base station from the plurality of base stations. The network node determines a position of the WCD using the PRS correlation function characteristics. The WCD may initiate the transmission of the PRS correlation function characteristics on its own, or in response to a request to do so from the network node. |
| US10708871B2 |
Apparatus and method for powering nodes of a wireless network
An apparatus and method for transmitting power from a primary node to one or more secondary nodes of a wireless network includes, for each of the one or more secondary nodes, associating one of a plurality of directional antenna arrays of the primary node with the secondary node, and transmitting power to the secondary node utilizing the one of the plurality of directional antenna arrays associated with the secondary node. |
| US10708864B2 |
Power control of physical channels having different transmission time intervals based on respective power control loops
Systems and methods for performing power control of physical channels in a communication system are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method in a wireless device (105, 200, 300, 400, 600) for performing power control of physical channels in a wireless communication system (100) may include determining (503, 703) transmission powers for transmissions (123a-d, 133a-b) on physical channels (121, 131) having different transmission time interval lengths (125, 135) according to respective power control loops. Further, the loops may specify the transmission powers for the physical channels based on a parameter (111) whose value is commonly updated or separately updated for the loops. |
| US10708857B2 |
Tiered re-allocation of wireless channels
A tiered service management resource providing management of wireless channels in a network environment receives notification of wireless bandwidth such as multiple wireless channels allocated by a spectrum access system (a.k.a., SAS). The spectrum access system allocates the wireless channels for use by a wireless base station in the network environment. Prior to re-allocating the wireless bandwidth (such as a selected wireless channel) to customer premises equipment, the tiered service management resource further receives a communication indicating a wireless spectrum scan performed at a location from which customer premises equipment in the network environment is (being) installed to wirelessly communicate with the wireless base station. Based on an identified fixed wireless service tier (or level) assigned to the customer premises equipment and supplemental information such as the wireless spectrum scan, the tiered service management resource allocates a selected wireless channel from SAS-assigned bandwidth for use by the customer premises equipment. |
| US10708853B2 |
Low overhead system information acquisition for wireless communication
A method for low overhead system information acquisition (LOSIA) is disclosed. The LOSIA method includes several techniques for transmitting common channels in a next generation Radio Access Technology (xRAT). Instead of transmitting system information in a periodic, static, cell-specific, wideband manner, the transmission is triggered by user equipment in an “on demand” manner. The LOSIA method allows the network to control the overhead, bandwidth, and periodicity, as well as other characteristics. The LOSIA method employs several different techniques to trigger the information upon which the network can act, for example, by transmitting different payloads depending on the received trigger. |
| US10708850B2 |
Wireless communications over unlicensed radio frequency spectrum
Techniques for transmitting and receiving wireless communications over an unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band are disclosed, including techniques for transmitting and receiving system information blocks over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, techniques for gaining access to the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band by performing extended clear channel assessments (ECCAs), techniques for transmitting and receiving synchronization signals and reference signals over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, techniques for identifying starting times of downlink transmissions over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, techniques for transmitting and receiving clear channel assessment (CCA)-exempt transmissions over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, techniques for performing random access over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band, and techniques for dynamically modifying a transmission mode over the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum band. |
| US10708848B1 |
Communication system and communication method
Present disclosure relates to a communication system including a first signal transceiver, a second signal transceiver and a signal delivery structure. The second signal transceiver has a potential signal blind area. The second signal transceiver is configured to transmit at least one radio frequency signal. The signal delivery structure is coupled to the second signal transceiver. The signal delivery structure is configured to adjust a transmission path from the signal delivery structure to the first signal transceiver, in order to guide the at least one radio frequency signal to the first signal transceiver via the transmission path. The transmission path is not shaded by the potential signal blind area so that the signal delivery structure and the first signal transceiver are on line-of-sight. |
| US10708845B2 |
Backhaul selection in a wireless network
According to one configuration, an example communication system includes a primary wireless station, multiple candidate wireless stations, and a remote network. The primary wireless station is in communication with one or more of the multiple candidate wireless stations. During operation, when the primary wireless station needs to provide one or more communication devices access to a remote network, the primary wireless station monitors presence of the multiple candidate wireless stations. Each of the multiple candidate wireless stations is available to support a wireless backhaul link from the primary wireless station to a remote (such as a core) network. The primary wireless station is operable to select an appropriate candidate wireless station amongst the multiple candidate wireless stations. Via the selected candidate wireless station, the primary wireless station establishes a backhaul link to the remote network. |
| US10708842B2 |
Low power communications system
A wireless communications system which provides improved power consumption and fast synchronization for low power and small footprint wireless devices is described. System and methods are described to provide a fast synchronization, low latency and efficient communications capability for services that sip data. That is services that exchange small amounts of data on an infrequent or sporadic basis, or data that is communicated in bursts with relatively large periods of inactivity in between. |
| US10708840B2 |
Circuit switched fallback method and device
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). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a circuit switched fallback (CSFB) method is provided. The method comprising: receiving, by a first base station, a user equipment (UE) context modification request message from a mobility management entity (MME), wherein the UE context modification request message includes a CSFB indicator; receiving, by the first base station, a radio link failure (RLF) indication message from a second base station; and determining, by the first base station, whether to trigger a handover procedure. |
| US10708838B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting data
A method for transmitting data includes a first primary network device receives measurement result information of a secondary network device sent by a terminal device during access to the first primary network device, the measurement result information being used for indicating the quality of a link between the secondary network device and the terminal device; the first primary network device determines, according to the quality of the link between the secondary network device and the terminal device, to establish a secondary connection between the secondary network device and the terminal device; the first primary network device establishes the secondary connection. Thus the transmission load of the first primary network device can be reduced. |
| US10708829B2 |
Method and device for random access configuration
Embodiments of the disclosure generally relate to configuration of a random access preamble transmission. In response to receiving a handover request for handing over a terminal device from a source cell managed by a further network device to a target cell managed by the network device, a network device determines a configuration for a random access preamble transmission. The configuration indicates the number of times of transmission of the random access preamble from the terminal device. Afterwards, the network device transmits the configuration for the random access preamble transmission to the further network device. |
| US10708828B2 |
Handover initiated alignment of pending interest tables
An access node (20) of a cellular network receives an information centric networking request of a user equipment (10) for a data object. The access node forwards the information centric networking request to a local gateway (30) associated with the access node (20). The local gateway (30) maintains a pending interest table including an entry for each data object having a pending information centric networking request at the local gateway (30). In response to the user equipment (10) moving from a coverage area of the access node (20) to a coverage area of a further access node (21), the access node (20) and the further access node (21) perform a handover procedure. The further access node (21) is associated with a further local gateway (31) maintaining a further pending interest table. The further pending interest table includes an entry for each data object having a pending information centric networking request at the further local gateway (31). The handover procedure initiates alignment of the pending interest table and the further pending interest table with respect to at least one entry associated with the user equipment (10). |
| US10708825B2 |
Cellular wireless network and method of operation
A method of operating a cellular wireless network comprises broadcasting information about Internet Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) emergency call capability of the network on a broadcast channel in a cell of the network. This information may in one method concern the IMS emergency call capability of a base station included in the network and in another method it may include IMS emergency call capability of a base station and the core network. |
| US10708822B2 |
Wireless device, a network node, and methods therein
A wireless device (208) and a method for modifying a configuration. The wireless device is operating in a wireless communications network (200). The wireless device receives a reconfiguration message comprising a difference relating to one or more parameters of a configuration, which configuration is associated with a first identity and stored in the wireless device. The wireless device modifies, based on the difference, the one or more parameters of the stored configuration, which modification results in a result configuration, and stores the result configuration with a second identity. |
| US10708820B2 |
Apparatus and method for data delivery in delay-tolerant network (DTN)
A node in a DTN includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute data transfer processing for the DTN, wherein the data transfer processing including: receiving a plurality of bundles to be transferred to a same destination node on the DTN, each of the plurality of bundles including any one of a plurality of data segments acquired by dividing data of a content; deleting a part of the bundles from among the plurality of bundles without transferring to any other node or compressing a data size of a payload of the part of the bundles in accordance with a communication status of the DTN; and transmitting either a rest of the bundles excluding the deleted part of the bundles or the plurality of bundles including the part of the bundles having the compressed payloads to the DTN for transmitting to the destination node. |
| US10708819B2 |
Back-pressure control in a telecommunications network
Back-pressure control in a telecommunications network, in which a method of back-pressure control in a transport network is provided. A buffer state of a buffer is monitored. A condition indicative of back-pressure is also determined in response to a change of the buffer state passing a predetermined limit. In response to determining the condition indicative of back-pressure, a back-pressure notification message is created and, subsequently, transmitted to at least one second network node. |
| US10708818B2 |
Apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving signal in a mobile communication system
Apparatuses and methods for transmitting and receiving signals in a mobile communication system are provided. A method for transmitting a signal by an evolved Node B (eNB) in a mobile communication system includes transmitting a same control channel signal to each of a plurality of Radio Units (RUs), and transmitting a different data channel signal to each of the plurality of RUs. A data channel signal transmitted to each of the plurality of RUs may be determined taking into account at least one of a location of a User Equipment (UE) that will receive the data channel signal, and load balancing. |
| US10708817B2 |
Random access preamble design
A communication method performed by a base station in a wireless communication network is disclosed. The base station notifies a terminal of a cyclic shift increment NCS configuration information indicating an NCS value. The base station then receives from the terminal a random access preamble related to the NCS value indicated by the NCS configuration information. The NCS value belongs to a set of cyclic shift increments including all of the following cyclic shift increments of 0, 13, 15, 18, 22, 26, 32, 38, 46, 59, 76, 93, 119, 167, 279, 419. |
| US10708815B2 |
Communication control method
A communication control system, user terminal, and processor for controlling a user terminal in which a user terminal controls communication by using a first data bearer and a second data bearer, where the first data bearer does not pass through a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), but passes through the cellular base station, and the second data bearer passes through the WLAN and the cellular base station. The cellular base station controls communication with the user terminal by using the first data bearer and the second data bearer. The user terminal receives information transmitted from the cellular base station, where the information is for the user terminal to transmit a status report indicating a delivery status regarding data received via the WLAN and data directly received from the cellular base station. The user terminal transmits the status report to the cellular base station on a basis of the information. |
| US10708812B2 |
Relay UE discovery for proximity services
The invention relates to a method for discovery of one or more relay user equipments within a mobile communication network. A relay user equipment is capable to perform direct communication over a direct sidelink connection respectively with one or more remote user equipments, and is further capable to serve as a relay respectively for the one or more remote user equipments to relay communication between the one or more remote user equipments and the radio base station. The relay user equipment determines whether an overload situation exists in the relay user equipment or not, the overload situation preventing the relay user equipment to serve as a relay for a further remote user equipment. The relay user equipment transmits a relay discovery message, at least comprising an overload indication providing information on the result of the determination as to whether the overload situation exists in the relay user equipment. |
| US10708808B2 |
Systems and methods for receiving/transmitting basic safety messages and IP communications with a DSRC radio
Systems and method for using a single dedicated short range communication (DSRC) radio of a vehicle to receive basic safety messages (BSMs) and to communicate with an internet server. The method includes the following: transmitting and receiving BSMs with the single DSRC radio of the vehicle on a safety channel; receiving with the DSRC radio on the safety channel an advertisement transmitted by road-side equipment, the advertisement regarding internet connectivity to a server; and establishing a connection between a vehicle communication module of the vehicle and the server with the DSRC radio in accordance with the advertisement. |
| US10708807B2 |
Resource allocation for traffic-profile-dependent scheduling request
Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for allocating resources for the transmission of scheduling requests based on UE traffic profiles. In one embodiment, a base station determines, for one or more user equipments (UEs), a type of traffic to be exchanged between the one or more UEs and the base station. The base station allocates resources for the one or more UEs to use for sending a scheduling request based, at least in part, on the type of traffic associated with each of the one or more UEs. The base station signals an indication of the allocated resources to each of the one or more UEs. |
| US10708803B2 |
Coexistence reporting based on user equipment (UE) measurements
A system for reporting UE measurements is disclosed. The system includes a spectrum access system (SAS) configured to allocate a frequency band in the system, a coexistence manager (CxM) communicatively coupled to the SAS and allocate a set of radio frequency (RF) channels within the frequency band. The system also includes one or more CBSDs communicatively coupled to the SAS and CxM and configured to provide wireless service to user equipment (UEs) using one or more of the RF channels allocated by the CxM. The CxM is configured to manage co-existence of the CBSDs and advise the SAS on how to allocate the RF channels based, at least in part, on aggregated measurement reports provided to the CxM from the CBSDs. |
| US10708802B2 |
Multi-cell periodic/SPS CSI reporting for wireless network
In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed a method comprising: receiving, by a user device, from at least one base station, at least two CSI reporting configurations for at least one of periodic and semi-persistent CSI reporting; determining that at least two CSI reports are to be reported for the at least two CSI reporting configurations in a slot; determining whether PUCCH resources for the at least two CSI reporting configurations are overlapping in time on a carrier; and ranking different CSI reports associated with each of the at least two CSI reporting configurations in a priority order in response to a determination that at least two PUCCH resources associated with the at least two CSI reporting configurations overlap in time at least partially. |
| US10708801B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing state information in communication system
A method of processing state information in a radio access network (100). The radio access network (100) includes a first radio access node (103, 104) that is associated with a cell (105, 106) and user equipment (102). The method comprises maintaining state information at the user equipment (102), the state information comprising at least one state information part associable with different values. The method further comprises transmitting a current value associated with at least one state information part from the user equipment (102) to the first radio access node (103, 104) in response to detecting at least one predetermined trigger indicating that the first radio access node (103, 104) may not hold the current value. The method further comprises relying on the first radio access node (103, 104) holding the current value associated with the at least one state information part if no predetermined trigger is detected. |
| US10708799B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing measurement in unlicensed band
Provided are a method and an apparatus for performing radio resource management (RRM) measurement in an unlicensed band. The apparatus sets a first measurement section and a second measurement section for the RRM measurement in the unlicensed band, and measures a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) during the first measurement section and the second measurement section. |
| US10708797B2 |
Responding to a query in a communication system
Methods and systems for responding to a query in a communication system. One system includes an electronic computing device including a transceiver configured to receive a query from a communication device. The electronic computing device further includes an electronic processor configured to generate a response to the query, and determine a channel availability of a communication system that the electronic computing device uses to communicate with the communication device. The electronic processor is further configured to transmit, via the transceiver, the response to the communication device as voice data over a voice channel in response to determining that the channel availability is above a predetermined threshold. The electronic processor is further configured to transmit the response to the communication device as text data over a text channel separate from the voice channel in response to determining that the channel availability is below the predetermined threshold. |
| US10708796B2 |
High doppler channel performance enhancement
A base station may determine a Doppler metric associated with a wireless channel and a user equipment (UE). The Doppler metric may be determined from received information related to Doppler effects measured by the UE or from directly measured Doppler effects associated with uplink data received from the UE. Based on the determined Doppler metric, the base station may select one or both of a reference signal (RS) density and a channel estimation technique for the wireless channel and associated UE. The base station may transmit an indication of the RS density to the UE. Downlink data bursts and uplink data bursts may include RSs and data according to the indicated RS density. Further, the base station may transmit to the UE, an indication to communicate using the selected wireless channel estimation technique. |
| US10708795B2 |
Artificial intelligence-based network advisor
A network fix application may automatically determine a root cause of an issue with a wireless carrier network and generate a network fix prioritization to implement a solution for the root cause before receiving a customer or network trouble ticket. Initially, a data adaptor platform may receive performance data regarding user device and network components of a wireless carrier network from multiple data sources. The network fix application may analyze the performance data using a trained machine learning model to predict a root cause for the issue affecting the one or more user devices based on the symptoms indicated in the performance data. Additionally, the network fix application may analyze the performance data using another trained machine learning model to provide a network fix prioritization to implement a resolution for each predicted root cause in the most optimal order. |
| US10708794B2 |
Transmitters incorporating unequally spaced constellations that provide reduced SNR requirements as compared to equally spaced constellations
Communication systems are described that use unequally spaced constellations that have increased capacity compared to conventional constellations operating within a similar SNR band. One embodiment is a digital communications system including a transmitter transmitting signals via a communication channel, the transmitter including a coder capable of receiving user bits and outputting encoded bits at a rate, a mapper capable of mapping encoded bits to symbols in a constellation, and a modulator capable of generating a modulated signal for transmission via the communication channel using symbols generated by the mapper, wherein the constellation is unequally spaced and characterizable by assignment of locations and labels of constellation points to maximize parallel decode capacity of the constellation at a given signal-to-noise ratio so that the constellation provides a given capacity at a reduced signal-to-noise ratio compared to a uniform constellation that maximizes the minimum distance between constellation points of the uniform constellation. |
| US10708791B2 |
Virtual concentric cells based on active antennas in a wireless communication system
A base station within a network for providing ATG wireless communication in various cells may include a first antenna array, a base station unit and a remote radio head disposed between the base station unit and the first antenna array. The first antenna array defines a plurality of first sectors having respective widths defined in azimuth. Each of the first sectors includes a first sector floor and a first sector ceiling at respective elevation angles such that combining first sector floors and first sector ceilings creates at least a portion of a respective first base station conical cell centered at the first base station. The first base station is configured to define additional first base station conical cells at respective elevation angles between the first sector floor and the first sector ceiling. The remote radio head receives location information indicative of a location of an aircraft to enable the remote radio head to form a steerable beam in both azimuth and elevation angle at the first antenna array toward the aircraft. |
| US10708788B2 |
Controlling an antenna beam optimization algorithm
The present disclosure relates to a first wireless communication node (1) comprising at least one antenna arrangement (2), each antenna arrangement (2) having a beam pattern (3) with a certain first coverage (4). The first wireless communication node (1) is arranged to nm a configuration algorithm to optimize the beam pattern (3). The first wireless communication node (1) is also arranged to determine if at least one neighbouring wireless communication node (5, 6; 5′) is arranged to at least partly cover said first coverage (4) such that an at least partial overlap occurs, and to which degree said neighbouring wireless communication node (5, 6; 5′) covers said first coverage (4). The first wireless communication node (1) is furthermore arranged to run the algorithm at a certain pace in dependence of said degree. The present disclosure also relates to a corresponding method. |
| US10708787B2 |
Mesh islands
A network device operable with a hybrid mesh network having a plurality of network and client devices, comprising: a processor, a memory, and a first independently addressable network interface and a second independently addressable network interface, the first network interface and the second network interface being adapted to enable multiple communication pathways within the hybrid mesh network wherein the network device is configured to determine communication characteristics of one or more of the multiple communication pathways thereby to enable determination of optimization of communication within the hybrid mesh network by partitioning of the hybrid mesh network into two or more mesh islands wherein communication within each mesh island is non-overlapping with the another of the mesh islands. |
| US10708786B2 |
Dynamic frequency planning in shared spectrum
Dynamic frequency planning of shared spectrum is contemplated. The sharing may facilitate use of unlicensed or non-exclusively licensed spectrum within a geographical area serviced by two or more spectrum access sharing systems (SASs) or otherwise subjected to control of independently operating entities. |
| US10708785B2 |
Mobile device management system and method
A mobile device management system. A first beacon includes a first wireless transceiver programmed to receive a first unique identifier and a first signal level; and repeatedly transmit, at the first signal level, a first beacon signal with the first unique identifier. A second beacon includes a second wireless transceiver programmed to receive a second unique identifier and a second signal level; and repeatedly transmit, at the second signal level, a second beacon signal with the second unique identifier. A mobile device includes at least one wireless transceiver; a memory; and a processor. Upon the wireless transceiver receiving the first beacon signal with the first unique identifier, the mobile device performs first zone entry actions based upon the first unique identifier. Upon the wireless transceiver receiving one or more of first beacon signal or the second beacon signal, the mobile device ends the alert action. Upon the wireless transceiver receiving the second beacon signal with the second unique identifier, the mobile device performs second zone entry actions based upon the second unique identifier. |
| US10708784B2 |
Mobile device locking
Systems and methods for securing access to a mobile device are disclosed. A method includes: synchronizing, by a first mobile computer device, with a remote mobile computer device; transmitting, by the first mobile computer device, a tone to a surface of an object; receiving, by the first mobile computer device, a compound resonance frequency from the object based on the transmitted tone; determining, by the first mobile computer device, the received compound resonance frequency conforms to a stored compound resonance frequency; unlocking, by the first mobile computer device, the first computer device based on the determining; and establishing, by the first mobile computer device, a group connection with the remote mobile computer device based on the unlocking. |
| US10708778B2 |
Method and system for authenticating an individual's geo-location via a communication network and applications using the same
A method and associated system for authenticating an individual's geo-location via a communication network is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: a) Providing an individual with a smartphone having a GPS receiving unit associated with a communications network; b) Providing the individual with a biometric user identification technology; c) Obtaining via the communications network the geo-location of the smartphone utilizing the GPS receiving unit; d) Identifying the user with the biometric user identification technology by obtaining biometric characteristics that are unique to each human; and e) Verifying the biometric user identification technology is within a preset proximity to the smartphone to authenticate the individual's geo-location. |
| US10708776B2 |
Method for automatic possession-factor authentication
Systems and methods are provided that include: accessing implicit authentication data from a possession factor associated with an authorized user; at the possession factor or at an authentication platform: generating a possession confidence level using the implicit authentication data, the possession confidence level being one of a plurality of possession confidence levels, the possession confidence level indicating a likelihood that the possession factor is possessed by the authorized user; identifying, among a plurality of varying authentication requirements, an authentication requirement for the transaction based on the possession confidence level, the authentication requirement defines a process or action to prove authority to perform the transaction or a process or action to prove an identity of a user attempting to perform the transaction; and implementing the authentication requirement for the transaction. |
| US10708773B2 |
On-demand network function re-authentication based on key refresh
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) may determine that a security context with a network node has been established for more than a threshold time period. The UE may identify, based on a key hierarchy, a parent network node associated with the network node. The UE may transmit a key refresh request message to the parent network node to trigger a key refresh procedure between the parent network node and the network node. The UE may perform a procedure with the network node to establish a new security context based on the key refresh procedure. |
| US10708772B2 |
Method and apparatus for security key generation for dual connectivity
Techniques for the secure generation of a set of encryption keys to be used for communication between a wireless terminal and an assisting base station in a dual-connectivity scenario. An example method includes generating an assisting security key for the assisting base station, based on an anchor base station key. The generated assisting security key is sent to the assisting base station, for use by the assisting base station in encrypting data traffic sent to the wireless terminal or in generating one or more additional assisting security keys for encrypting data traffic sent to the wireless terminal while the wireless terminal is dually connected to the anchor base station and the assisting base station. The anchor base station key, or a key derived from the anchor base station key, is used for encrypting data sent to the wireless terminal by the anchor base station. |
| US10708769B2 |
Cloud assisted accessory pairing
Systems and methods for establishing a communication link between devices are provided. A first device receives an identifier for an accessory device, and receives a security key from a second device. The security key is associated with the accessory device and/or the identifier. The first device sends a communication request to the accessory device using the identifier and the security key. |
| US10708768B2 |
Automatic self-activation of universal integrated circuit card
Accordingly, embodiments herein provide a method for self-activation of universal integrated circuit card (UICC) in a mobile device. The method includes receiving, by a UICC-activation application installed at the mobile device an input data from a user of the mobile device, wherein the UICC-activation application is associated with an operator of the UICC. The method also includes determining, by the UICC-activation application at the mobile device, whether an electronic-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) procedure needs to be initiated for obtaining a subscription to the UICC in the mobile device based on the input data. Furthermore, the method includes initiating, by the UICC-activation application at the mobile device, the e-KYC procedure with at least one operator server based on the input data and automatically activating the subscription in the UICC of the mobile device based on the e-KYC procedure. |
| US10708766B1 |
Systems and methods for activating devices
A method may include receiving identification information associated with a user device and determining whether the user device is associated with a new order or an upgrade order associated with a wireless service provider. The method may also include activating an order in response to determining that the user device is associated with an upgrade order and identifying address information of a network device associated with obtaining a subscriber identity module (SIM) profile for the user device. The method may further include forwarding the address information to the user device, receiving, by the network device, a request from the user device for the SIM profile and transmitting, by the network device, the SIM profile to the user device. |
| US10708763B2 |
On-boarding entity for remote embedded universal integrated circuit card management
An on-boarding management entity may be implemented to manage interconnectivity among various enterprise entities and various subscription managers. A subscription manager identifier associated with each of the subscription managers may be used to map different enterprise entities to specific or range of subscription managers. In the event of additions or replacements of subscription managers, a business logic may be employed via a rules engine in order to internally map a subscription manager identifier of the desired subscription manager to the respective subscription manager. The business logic can also be employed to map and relay callbacks and notifications received from the subscription managers to respective enterprise entities. |
| US10708761B1 |
Supporting multiple enabled profiles on single embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) chip
A method for enabling multiple subscriber identification module (SIM) profiles on a single embedded SIM includes installing a first SIM profile associated with a first mobile communication service that a user subscribes to and installing a second SIM profile associated with a second mobile communication service that the user subscribes to that is different than the first mobile communication service. The method also includes simultaneously enabling the first SIM profile to communicate with data processing hardware via a dedicated first communication interface and the second SIM profile to communicate with the data processing hardware via a dedicated second communication interface. The method also includes when using the enabled first SIM profile and the enabled second SIM profile, connecting to the first mobile communication service and the second mobile communication service simultaneously. |
| US10708759B1 |
M2M SM-SR to SM-DP notification
A request from a mobile operator network (MNO) is received at a Subscription Manager Secure Routing (SM-SR) associated with the MNO. The request is for deleting an embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) profile from an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) of a machine-to-machine (M2M) device. The eSIM profile is provided by a Subscription Manager Data Preparation (SM-DP) of a third-party partner of the MNO. A command is sent from the SM-SR to an application on the M2M device to delete the eSIM profile from the eUICC of the M2M device. An indication is then received from the application by the SM-SR indicating that the eSIM profile has been deleted. Accordingly, the SM-SR associated with the MNO may send a notification to the SM-DP of the third-party partner indicating that the eSIM profile has been deleted from the eUICC of the M2M device. |
| US10708756B2 |
Wireless network roaming in high-speed movement applications
An apparatus includes a first wireless bridge device configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from wireless network access points located along a pathway, and a second wireless bridge device configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the wireless network access points. The first wireless bridge device and the second wireless bridge device are coupled to and communicate with each other. When the first wireless bridge device is wirelessly connected to a first access point and about to initiate a roaming mode to attempt to wirelessly connect to a second access point, the first wireless bridge device notifies the second wireless bridge device of the initiating of the roaming mode and determines whether the second wireless bridge device is in the roaming mode while the apparatus is moving along the pathway. |
| US10708755B2 |
Discovery and service mapping of serverless resources
A computing system may include a database disposed within a remote network management platform that manages a managed network, and a software application associated with the platform. The software application may be configured to: obtain a unit of programmatic code from a third-party computing system, where the unit of programmatic code is hosted by the third-party computing system on behalf of the managed network, and where a program using the unit of programmatic code is executable by computing resources of the third-party computing system that are assigned on demand; parse the unit of programmatic code for a pattern indicative of respective relationships between the unit of programmatic code and service(s) provided by the third-party computing system; generate an association between the unit of programmatic code and the service(s); and store, in the database, representations of the unit of programmatic code, the service(s), and the association therebetween as discovered configuration items. |
| US10708753B2 |
Discovery and service mapping of serverless resources
A computing system may include a database disposed within a remote network management platform that manages a managed network, and a software application associated with the platform. The software application may be configured to: obtain a unit of programmatic code from a third-party computing system, where the unit of programmatic code is hosted by the third-party computing system on behalf of the managed network, and where a program using the unit of programmatic code is executable by computing resources of the third-party computing system that are assigned on demand; parse the unit of programmatic code for a pattern indicative of respective relationships between the unit of programmatic code and service(s) provided by the third-party computing system; generate an association between the unit of programmatic code and the service(s); and store, in the database, representations of the unit of programmatic code, the service(s), and the association therebetween as discovered configuration items. |
| US10708746B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for bluetooth low energy discovery
Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods, devices and systems for Bluetooth low energy discovery in wireless application service platforms. One example embodiment relates to transmitting, by a first terminal including a radio, a request message for seeking service, receiving, by a peer terminal, the request message for seeking service, transmitting to the first terminal, by the peer terminal, a response frame advertising service including service provider information. |
| US10708745B2 |
Vehicle tracking system using smart-phone as active transponder
A system is described for tracking vehicle position using a smart phone or similar device as an active transponder that communicates with roadside equipment. The system may uses existing RF transceivers on the smart-phone, such as Bluetooth® LE or WiFi to periodically transmit an identifying message. Road-based equipment detects and locates the smart phone. In a further aspect, the smart phone is alerted by roadside beacons and responds with identification information. Transaction processing may be performed either on the smart phone or by roadside or back office equipment. The system may be used for automated roadway tolling and monitoring and also for access control. A coded card may be scanned by the smart card to enter identification for access control. |
| US10708741B2 |
System and method for reducing nitrogen content of GSP/expander product streams for pipeline transport
A system and method for removing nitrogen from an intermediate stream in a gas subcooled process operation that processes natural gas into a sales gas stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The system and method of the invention are particularly suitable for use with gas subcooled process operations where the sales gas stream exceeds pipeline nitrogen specifications by up to about 3%, such as for reducing the nitrogen content of sales gas streams to levels permissible for pipeline transport. |
| US10708739B2 |
Selectively transferring one or more services in multi-subscriber identity module (SIM)-multi-standby electronic device
A method for transferring at least one service in a device and device thereof are provided. The method includes detecting invoking of an application on the electronic device, in response to the detection, providing access of a radio frequency (RF) transceiver of the device to a first subscriber identity module (SIM), the first SIM being in an active data session, and enabling transfer of at least one service associated with at least one second SIM to the first SIM. |
| US10708735B2 |
Method and server for performing capability discovery
The invention relates to a method for performing a capability discovery. The method is implemented by a home server (10) and comprising the steps of:—receiving (101), from a user terminal (11), a principal discovery request (12) comprising a complete contact list,—from the complete contact list, determining (102) which contacts are locally known, and which contacts are locally unknown,—generating a limited contact list containing all contacts that are locally unknown,—sending (103) a plurality of secondary discovery requests (19) comprising the limited contact list to a plurality of remote servers (17, 18),—receiving (104), from each remote server (17, 18), a notification (16) containing information about contacts contained in the limited contact list,—sending (105), for each unknown contact by the home server (10) and the plurality of remote servers (17, 18), a back-end subscription to a home IMS core (21). |
| US10708733B1 |
Initiating transportation requests
The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for generating and sending a request in response to a single user interaction. For example, in response to detecting that a single user interaction moves past a first threshold relative to a transportation request graphical user interface, the systems and methods described herein provides an estimate associated with the destination option. Then, in response to detecting that the same single user interaction with the transportation request graphical user interface moves past a second threshold relative to the graphical user interface, the systems and method generate and send a transportation request to be matched to a provider. |
| US10708732B2 |
Systems, methods and apparatus for light enabled indoor positioning and reporting
The present disclosure is directed systems, methods, and apparatus for light enabled indoor positioning and reporting. In some embodiments, a device of the present disclosure includes a housing that includes a processor and a wireless radio. The device includes a clip that secures the housing adjacent to and a predetermined distance from a portion of a light tube that produces light. The device includes a solar cell that is configured to be exposed to the light from the light tube upon the housing being securely attached via the one or more clips adjacent to the portion of the light tube. The device includes a circuit by which power is converted from the solar cell to the processor and the wireless radio via at least one switch. The wireless radio can broadcast a beacon provided by the processor. |
| US10708730B2 |
SDCI pull and push mode optimization
A method, apparatus, and machine readable non-transitory storage medium for a SDCI pull and push mode optimization are provided, which comprise synchronizing a caching timer and an allowed delay between a Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF) and a Packet Flow Description Function (PFDF); comparing the caching timer and the allowed delay; and pushing an updated Packet Flow Description (PFD) from the PFDF to the PCEF based on a result of the comparing. |
| US10708729B2 |
Outputting an entry point to a target service
Outputting an entry point to a target service is disclosed, including: determining that a set of sensed data that is obtained from a first device meets a condition associated with a detectable event, wherein the set of sensed data is determined by one or more sensors associated with the first device; in response to the determination, determining a target service corresponding to the detectable event; determining a selected device among the first device and at least one second device, wherein the at least one second device is related to the first device; and outputting an entry point corresponding to the target service to the selected device, wherein the entry point is usable to access the target service. |
| US10708728B2 |
Adaptive modulation order for multi-user superposition transmissions with non-aligned resources
Multi-user superposition transmissions (MUSTs) on non-aligned resources are described. A base station may schedule a transmission to an enhancement layer user equipment (UE) and a base layer UE. The transmission may include a base layer that spans a base layer resource set and an enhancement layer that spans an enhancement layer resource set, where the resource sets may be aligned or un-aligned. The base station may use a combined constellation to map symbols to the base layer resource set for communication with the enhancement layer and base layer UEs over overlapping portions of the resource sets, and an extended constellation to map symbols to an extended set of resources for which the enhancement layer resource set is exclusive of the base layer resource set. The extended constellation may be based on an extended modulation order determined based on a base modulation order and an enhancement modulation order. |
| US10708722B1 |
Tracking device presence detection and reporting by access points
A tracking system determines a location of a tracking device associated with a user using one or more access points at the location. Each access point at the location is configured to detect and couple with the tracking device when the tracking device is within a communicative range of the access point. An access point provides updates on the tracking device's presence, as well as the tracking device's arrival to and departure from the communicative range of the access point, to a tracking server. The tracking server determines, from these updates, whether the tracking device is at the location. The user may be notified, via a mobile device, of the tracking device's location. |
| US10708719B2 |
Matching device, terminal, sensor network system, matching method, and matching program
A provider-side metadata acquisition part acquires provider-side metadata regarding a sensing data providing terminal. The provider-side metadata includes a current position of the sensing data providing terminal. Also, the user-side metadata acquisition part acquires user-side metadata regarding sensing data using terminal. A matching part performs matching with the user-side metadata, using the current position of the sensing data providing terminal included in the provider-side metadata and the current time, and decides whether to request the sensing data providing terminal to provide the sensing data. A request part requires the sensing data providing terminal to provide the sensing data in accordance with the decision by the matching part. |
| US10708717B2 |
Electronic device and method for determining a distance between mobile devices based on a probabilistic model
An electronic device includes a tracking unit that tracks a movement of a first mobile device and a movement of a second mobile device, based on a position of the first mobile device and a position of the second mobile device received from a position estimation unit; a determination unit that determines a probability distribution of a distance between the first mobile device and the second mobile device, based on a probabilistic model, and the position of the first mobile device and the position of the second mobile device; and an action unit that performs action, based on the determined probability distribution of the distance. |
| US10708714B2 |
Method for requesting transportation services
A method for safely and efficiently requesting transportation services through the use of mobile communications devices capable of geographic location is described. Individual and package transportation may be provided. New customers may be efficiently serviced, and the requester and transportation provider locations may be viewed in real time on the mobile devices. |
| US10708712B2 |
Location-based services
A method and system for presenting location-based alerts on mobile devices is discussed. The method includes tracking user locations of users based on mobile device locations of mobile devices associated with the users. The mobile device locations can be determined based on location data transmissions from the mobile devices, with respective transmission lengths based on user preferences. The method includes presenting an interactive map interface for display on a first mobile device of a first user. The interactive map interface can display, based on the tracking, names of locations and the user locations. The interactive map interface can display pictures, each associated with a respective location or a user. In response to a determination, based on the tracking, that a second mobile device of a second user has arrived at a location defined by a geofence, a location notification can be pushed to the first mobile device. |
| US10708706B1 |
Audio spatialization and reinforcement between multiple headsets
A shared communication channel allows for the transmitting and receiving audio content between multiple users. Each user is associated with a headset configured to transmit and receive audio data to and from headsets of other users. After the headset of a first user receives audio data corresponding to a second user, the headset spatializes the audio data based upon the relative positions of the first and second users such that when the audio data is presented to the first user, the sounds of the audio data appear to originate at a location corresponding to the second user. The headset reinforces the audio data based upon a deviation between the location of the second user and a gaze direction of the first user, allowing for the first user to more clearly hear audio data from other users that they are paying attention to. |
| US10708704B2 |
Spatial audio for three-dimensional data sets
A head mounted display (HMD) device is provided that includes a display, a position and orientation sensor, and speakers. The HMD device includes a processor configured to receive map data of a three-dimensional environment, receive a three-dimensional data set, detect a predefined feature in the three-dimensional data set, place a spatial audio emitter anchor in the three-dimensional environment in a location where the feature was detected, the spatial audio emitter having an emitter boundary, determine a current location of a user in the virtual environment based on a signal from the sensor, display the map data of the three-dimensional environment with a graphical representation of the three-dimensional data set based on the determined current location of the user, and responsive to determining that the location of the user is outside of the boundary, play the spatial audio emitter in a spatial audio mode via the near-ear speakers. |
| US10708697B2 |
Hearing aid with an antenna
A hearing aid includes an assembly, the assembly comprising: a microphone for reception of sound and conversion of the received sound into a corresponding first audio signal; a signal processor configured to provide a second audio signal compensating a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid, wherein the second audio signal is based on the first audio signal; a wireless communication unit; and an antenna system comprising a first feeding structure and a radiating segment; wherein the first feeding structure is connected or coupled to the wireless communication unit; and wherein at least a part of the first feeding structure is galvanically disconnected from the radiating segment, and is capactively coupled to the radiating segment. |
| US10708696B2 |
Sound generator
The present application discloses a sound generator, including: a panel; a housing including a substrate and a frame extending from the substrate; a space formed by the panel and the housing; a driving member; a first sliding guide; a first sliding block slidably connected with the first sliding guide; a second sliding guide; a second sliding block slidably connected with the second sliding guide; a support mounted on the substrate and including a pivot; and a linking pole pivotally connected to the pivot. The linking pole includes an end movably connected to the first sliding block and another end movably connected to the second sliding block; and a distance from the pivot to the first sliding block is smaller than a distance from the pivot to the second sliding block. |
| US10708695B2 |
Vibration membrane
A vibration membrane is disclosed. The vibration membrane includes a central dome part and a suspension part surrounding the dome part. The suspension part includes a pair of long-axis parts parallel to a long axis of the vibration membrane, a pair of short-axis parts parallel to a short axis of the vibration membrane, and a number of corner parts connecting the long-axis parts with the short-axis parts. The suspension part further includes first reinforcing parts located on the corner parts and second reinforcing parts located on the long-axis parts. Each of the second reinforcing part has a first master extension part and a first slave extension part crossing with the first master extension part. By virtue of the configuration, the strength of the vibration membrane is improved. |
| US10708694B2 |
Continuous surround
A transducer assembly including a frame, a diaphragm positioned within the frame, a surround connecting the diaphragm to the frame, the surround having a corner section and a plurality of corrugations formed within the corner section, wherein each corrugation of the plurality of corrugations comprises a length dimension perpendicular to a line of maximum stress intersecting a radial axis of the corner section, a voice coil extending from one side of the diaphragm and a magnet assembly having a magnetic gap aligned with the voice coil. |
| US10708692B2 |
Vibration diaphragm
The present disclosure provides a vibration diaphragm. The vibration diaphragm includes a vibration part; a suspension extending from and surrounding the vibration part; and a pattern module part formed on the vibration part. The pattern module part includes a first protrusion, a second protrusion bounded by the first protrusion, and a gap formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. By virtue of the configuration of the pattern module part, the solution described by the present embodiment increases the surface area of the vibration part, and widens the bandwidth of the vibration diaphragm, and further improves the acoustic performance of the diaphragm. |
| US10708691B2 |
Dynamic equalization in a directional speaker array
An electronic device that provides dynamic equalization in a directional speaker array is described. Based at least in part on audio content and an acoustic radiation pattern associated with a second electronic device, the electronic device may determine drive signals for a set of drivers. Then, the electronic device may adjust the drive signals for at least a subset of the set of drivers based at least in part on a distortion margin in at least the subset of the drivers, where the distortion margin is based at least in part on the drive signals, a distortion threshold of at least the subset of the drivers and a volume setting. Next, based at least in part on the adjusted drive signals, the electronic device may output, using the set of drivers, the sound corresponding to the audio content. |
| US10708688B2 |
Conferencing microphone system
A conferencing microphone system includes a conference microphone having a central housing member and a plurality of appendage housing members. Each of the plurality of appendage housing members includes a microphone housed therein, and each of the microphones includes a USB output connected to a USB Hub contained within the central housing member. The USB Hub includes a first USB input/output and a second USB input/output coupled thereto in a manner allowing connection of a plurality of conference microphones together. |
| US10708685B2 |
Receiver with venting opening
The present invention relates to a receiver assembly comprising a membrane structure comprising a frame portion and a moveable diaphragm, an assembly housing, and an acoustical venting opening connecting an interior volume of the receiver assembly to an exterior volume outside assembly housing, the acoustical venting opening forming an acoustical passage at least through the membrane structure. |
| US10708684B2 |
Audio play apparatus and device
Embodiments of the present invention disclose an audio play apparatus and a device. The audio play apparatus includes a loudspeaker, a loudspeaker container, and a cavity expansion material, where the loudspeaker and the cavity expansion material are disposed in the loudspeaker container, the cavity expansion material is a fabric made of fibers with irregular holes on a surface, and holes are formed between fibers of the fabric. The fabric made of the fibers with the irregular holes on the surface is disposed in the audio play apparatus. In this way, when the audio play apparatus plays audio, by using gaps between the fibers of the fabric and the irregular holes on the surface of the fibers, a resonance frequency f0 of the audio play apparatus is reduced, and a frequency band width is increased. |
| US10708682B2 |
Auto-calibrating noise canceling headphone
A sound system is provided with a headphone that includes a transducer and at least one microphone. The sound system also includes an equalization filter and a loop filter circuit. The equalization filter is adapted to equalize an audio input signal based on at least one predetermined coefficient. The loop filter circuit includes a leaky integrator circuit that is adapted to generate a filtered audio signal based on the equalized audio input signal and a feedback signal indicative of sound received by the at least one microphone, and to provide the filtered audio signal to the transducer. |
| US10708680B2 |
Personalization of auditory stimulus
Technology presented herein increases a user's enjoyment of sound by personalizing an audio signal so that the user perceives the audio signal as if the user had ideal hearing and/or desired hearing. In one embodiment, headphones on a user's head include a sensor and a speaker. While the speaker plays an audio signal to the user, the sensor records the user's response to the audio signal. The sensor can be a microphone, a brainwave sensor, an EEG sensor, etc. The user's response can be the audio response inside the user's ear, the brainwave response associated with the user, electrical skin response associated with the user, etc. Based on the measured response, and based on the knowledge of how other people perceive sound, the audio signal is modified to compensate for the difference between the user's hearing and the ideal hearing and/or desired hearing, therefore increasing the user's enjoyment of sound. |
| US10708679B2 |
Distributed audio capture and mixing
An apparatus for controlling a controllable position/orientation of at least one audio source within an audio scene, the audio scene including the at least one audio source; a capture device, the apparatus including a processor configured to: receive a physical position/orientation of the at least one audio source relative to a capture device capture orientation; receive an earlier physical position/orientation of the at least one audio source relative to the capture device capture orientation; receive at least one control parameter; and control a controllable position/orientation of the at least one audio source, the controllable position being between the physical position/orientation of the at least one audio source relative to the capture device capture orientation and the earlier physical position/orientation of the at least one audio source relative to the capture device capture orientation and based on the control parameter. |
| US10708676B2 |
Optical transmission line switching apparatus, optical transmission system, and transmission line switching method
An optical transmission line switching apparatus relays main signal light input via a main transmission line including at least two transmission lines. When no failure occurs in the main transmission line, a control unit controls an optical switch and an optical switch so that the optical switch and the optical switch are connected to different transmission lines. When a failure occurs in one of the at least two transmission lines, the control unit controls the optical switch and the optical switch so that the optical switch and the optical switch are connected to a transmission line that does not have the failure. When recovery from the failure is completed, the control unit controls the optical switch and the optical switch so that the optical switch and the optical switch are connected to different transmission lines. |
| US10708675B2 |
Activity monitoring
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide measures, including apparatuses, circuitry, methods and computer programs, for use in monitoring user activity. Orientation data for a user is generated. The generated orientation data is inserted into advertising packets of a wireless communication protocol. The advertising packets comprising the generated orientation data are broadcast according to the wireless communication protocol. |
| US10708671B2 |
Transmission device, transmission method, reception device, and reception method
There is provided a transmission device including: a transmission unit that transmits a container in a predetermined format including a first component stream that has, as component data, transmission video data obtained by switching between a plurality of types of transmission video data, and a predetermined number of second component streams that have pieces of other component data; and an information insertion unit that inserts dynamic range information of the component data that each of the component streams has into the component streams. |
| US10708669B2 |
Computer-based optimized insertion of non-program media items in media programs
In one embodiment, a data processing method comprises generating impression estimate data that specifies an estimated total number of impressions of a plurality of non-program media items that are possible during future transmission of a plurality of media programs via a plurality of media channels; based on the impression estimate data, generating campaign data specifying a target number of impressions of a particular non-program media item and specifying one or more particular media channels to receive the particular non-program media item; based on the campaign data, and based upon transmission schedule data that specifies future times of transmission of the plurality of media programs via the plurality of media channels, automatically determining digitally stored promotional schedule data that specifies a plurality of times to transmit the particular non-program media item to achieve the target number of impressions; wherein the method is performed by one or more computing devices. |
| US10708668B2 |
Methods and systems for remotely monitoring connectivity and network performance in hospitality environments
Systems and methods for obtaining network diagnostic information within a hospitality environment are provided. More specifically, application identification information may be received at a diagnostic device, based on the application identification information, a diagnostic application may be received, site configuration may be obtained, the diagnostic application may be configured with the site configuration information, and network diagnostic information may be obtained. The network diagnostic information may then be provided to a remote monitoring server. |
| US10708664B2 |
Methods and systems for recommending to a first user media assets for inclusion in a playlist for a second user based on the second user's viewing activity
Systems and methods for providing a first user with recommendations of media assets for inclusion in a playlist for a second user based on the second user's viewing activity. These systems and methods receive, from the second user, an expression of disinterest in a media asset included in the playlist for the second user, update a user profile associated with the second user based on the expression of disinterest, and determine a recommendation for another media asset based on the updated user profile associated with the second user. The systems and methods provide the recommendation to the first user. By recommending media assets that the second user is least likely to object to, these systems and methods reduce the frequency of disruptive requests for media assets from the second user. |
| US10708663B2 |
Apparatus and method for media on demand commentaries
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a system having a controller to present an overlay to be combined with media content during presentation at each of a plurality of computing devices to illustrate a collection of user-generated comments temporally associated with portions of the media content, wherein the portions of the media content comprise portions of a media on demand presentation in an interactive television network, collect the user-generated comments from the plurality of computing devices, identify target portions of the media content that each satisfy a threshold number of comments and non-target portions of the media content that do not satisfy the threshold number of comments, generate comment groups of the user-generated comments, and provide the comment groups to the plurality of computing devices for presentation in the overlay. |
| US10708652B2 |
Video display system, video display method, and video display program
An video display system having room in a generation time of a next frame to be generated on the basis of a gaze direction of the user is provided. A video display system includes a wearable device including a reception unit that receive a video, a display unit that displays the video received by the reception unit, an irradiation unit that irradiates eyes of a user with near infrared light, and an imaging unit that images the eyes of the user viewing the video displayed on the display unit, on the basis of the near infrared light, the user wearing the wearable device and viewing the video; a gaze detection unit that detects a gaze point of the user on the basis of a captured image captured by the imaging unit; and a video generation unit that generates a video to be displayed on the wearable device on the basis of the gaze point detected by the gaze detection unit, and the wearable device includes a control unit that instructs an imaging start timing to the imaging unit so that the imaging of the imaging unit can be executed at a timing at which it is estimated that the user is viewing the frame each time each frame of the video to be displayed on the display unit is displayed. |
| US10708647B2 |
Broadcast receiving apparatus
A digital broadcast receiving apparatus capable of executing a function with a higher added value is provided. A broadcast receiving apparatus configured to receive contents includes: a receiving unit configured to receive the contents; an interface via which the contents received by the receiving unit is outputted; a control unit configured to control an output state of the contents from the interface. In this case, the control unit is configured to determine the output state of the contents from the interface in accordance with a combination of control information indicating a copy control state of the contents, control information for specifying necessity or not of protection when to output the contents, information indicating resolution of video of the contents, and information indicating transmission characteristics of video of the contents, which are received by the receiving unit together with the contents. |
| US10708644B2 |
Methods and systems for recording transmitted data
Methods and systems are provided for recording data in a network used for transmission of the data. An arrangement of recording devices in the network may be used to record the data (e.g., media content) transmitted from a source (e.g., source media content server) on the network. The arrangement of recording devices comprises at least one local recording device and one or more upstream recording devices. The local recording device, when it is not possible or convenient to record the data or a part of the data during the time of transmission, is capable of issuing an upstream record instruction, thereby delegating the task of recording and/or storing the data or part of the data to an upstream recording device on the network. The upstream recording device may in turn, if necessary, delegate the recording and/or storage of all or part of the data to further upstream recording devices. |
| US10708642B1 |
Systems, methods, and devices for optimizing streaming bitrate based on variations in processor load
Systems, methods, and devices are provided for optimizing streaming bitrate in response to variations in processor load. In various embodiments, a streaming media server includes a processor and a computer-readable storage medium, which stores computer-readable code or instructions. When executed by the processor, the computer-readable code causes the server to encode segments of a video stream at a final variable bitrate (ABRFINAL). The encoded segments are transmitted from the server, over a network, and to a first client media receiver for presentation to an end user. The steps of encoding and transmitting are repeated during a streaming video session with the first client media receiver, while varying a value of ABRFINAL based, at least in part, upon a running average of a processor load placed on the processor (LOADAVG). |
| US10708640B2 |
Channel bonding with multiple network types
Different data communication architectures deliver a wide variety of content, including audio and video content, to consumers. The architectures employ channel bonding to deliver more bandwidth than any single communication channel can carry. In some implementations, different network types may be channel bonded to function as a single logical channel. |
| US10708637B2 |
Systems and methods for optimizing a set-top box to retrieve missed content
The systems and methods described herein optimize the retrieval of missed content by playing back cached content to enable tuners with limited capacity to retrieve the missed content. A content presentation system may receive, with a tuner, a transmission of content comprising media content and advertisements. The content presentation system may cache the advertisements. The content presentation system may determine whether an interruption during the transmission resulted in a missed portion of content and, in response, determine whether an advertisement upcoming at a time period in the transmission of content is cached. If the upcoming advertisement is cached, the content presentation system may play back the cached advertisement at the time period and release the tuner previously receiving the transmission of content to retrieve the missed portion of the content during the time period. |
| US10708636B2 |
Quality estimation of adaptive multimedia streaming
There are provided mechanisms for predicting a multimedia session MOS. The multimedia session comprises a video session and an audio session, wherein video quality is represented by a vector of per-time-unit scores of video quality and wherein audio quality is represented by is a vector of per-time-unit scores of audio quality. The multimedia session is represented by a vector of rebuffering start times of each rebuffering event, a vector of rebuffering durations of each rebuffering event, and an initial buffering duration being the time between an initiation of the multimedia session and a start time of the multimedia session. The method comprises generating audiovisual quality features from the vector of per-time-unit scores of video quality and the vector of per-time-unit scores of audio quality. The audiovisual quality features comprise: a vector of per-time-unit scores of audiovisual quality, calculated as a polynomial function of the vector of per-time-unit scores of video quality and the vector of per-time-unit scores of audio quality; a weighted combination of the per-time-unit scores of audiovisual quality, wherein the weights are exponential functions of a time since the start time of multimedia session and a multimedia session duration; a negative bias representing how a sudden drop in per-time-unit scores of audiovisual quality affects the multimedia session MOS; and a term representing a degradation due to oscillations in the per-time-unit-scores of audiovisual quality. The method comprises generating buffering features from the vector of rebuffering start times of each rebuffering event, calculated from the start time of multimedia session, and the vector of rebuffering durations of each rebuffering event. The method comprises estimating a multimedia session MOS from the generated audiovisual quality features and the generated buffering features. |
| US10708634B2 |
Method for playing repeatable events on a media player
The present invention is directed to playing an alternative pre-stored content in place of a particular type of content received by the player within a transport stream comprising a plurality of types of content. The invention can be useful in providing targeted advertising, where, when combined with profiling techniques, alternative content of interest to a viewer can be substituted in the transport stream in place of the received content. According to other embodiments of the present invention, computing resources and communication bandwidth use can be saved by playing pre-stored content instead of the received content. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the maintenance of the pre-stored material by storing appropriate content as it is received in the transport stream or by deleting pre-stored content when deemed appropriate to do so. An embodiment of the present invention may be deployed in a personal video player/recorder. |
| US10708633B1 |
Systems and methods for selective audio segment compression for accelerated playback of media assets
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for selective audio segment compression for accelerated playback of media assets. A playback speed of the video segment of a media asset is calculated based on the duration of the video segment and a received playback time period. A priority weight for each of the various audio segments is then determined. The audio segments with the lowest priority weight are removed from the group of various audio segments. The system then determines whether the duration of the remaining audio segments exceeds the received playback time period. If so, the system modifies the remaining audio segments by removing another audio segment with the lowest priority weight from the remaining audio segments. The system then rechecks whether the received playback time period is exceeded. If not, the system generates for playback the video segment based on the video playback speed and the remaining audio segments. |
| US10708632B2 |
Pushing video to panels and sending metadata tag to cloud
Methods and systems are described for storing and accessing video content collected by a home automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for accessing video content collected by a home automation system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to receive metadata about a recorded event from a cloud storage, request video content of the recorded event based on the metadata, and receive at least some of the video content from a controller of the home automation system. |
| US10708628B2 |
Coding of a spatial sampling of a two-dimensional information signal using sub-division
Coding schemes for coding a spatially sampled information signal using sub-division and coding schemes for coding a sub-division or a multitree structure are described, wherein representative embodiments relate to picture and/or video coding applications. |
| US10708623B2 |
In loop chroma deblocking filter
Chroma deblock filtering of reconstructed video samples may be performed to remove blockiness artifacts and reduce color artifacts without over-smoothing. In a first method, chroma deblocking may be performed for boundary samples of a smallest transform size, regardless of partitions and coding modes. In a second method, chroma deblocking may be performed when a boundary strength is greater than 0. In a third method, chroma deblocking may be performed regardless of boundary strengths. In a fourth method, the type of chroma deblocking to be performed may be signaled in a slice header by a flag. Furthermore, luma deblock filtering techniques may be applied to chroma deblock filtering. |
| US10708622B2 |
Adaptive loop filtering (ALF) for video coding
A method for adaptive loop filtering of a reconstructed picture in a video encoder is provided that includes determining whether or not sample adaptive offset (SAO) filtering is applied to the reconstructed picture, and using adaptive loop filtering with no offset for the reconstructed picture when the SAO filtering is determined to be applied to the reconstructed picture. |
| US10708621B2 |
Receiving system and method for processing digital broadcast signal in the receiving system
A transmitting system, a receiving system, and a method of processing broadcast signals are disclosed. The method for processing a broadcast signal in a broadcast receiver comprises receiving a DTV signal including a data group, the data group including mobile service data, segmented known data sequences, long known data sequences and transmission parameter data, compensating carrier frequency offset of the DTV signal and channel-equalizing the carrier frequency offset compensated DTV signal using at least one of the long known data sequences and segmented known data sequences in the data group of the DTV signal, wherein the channel-equalizing includes performing a Error Correction (FEC) decoding on data located between the segmented known data sequences, and estimating Channel Impulse Response (CIR) using the FEC decoded data as known data. |
| US10708620B2 |
Method of and device for encoding an HDR video together with an LDR video, method of and device for reconstructing one of an HDR video and an LDR video coded together and non-transitory storage medium
The inventors realized that representing HDR content using LDR content and HDR residual is not unproblematic. The invention therefore proposes representing HDR content using LDR content, LDR residual and global illumination data, instead.That is, it is proposed a method of encoding an HDR video of high dynamic range together with an LDR video, the LDR video providing a lower dynamic range depiction of the HDR video content, the method comprising using processing means for encoding one video of the LDR video and a further LDR video extracted from the HDR video independent from the other video of the LDR video and the HDR video and predictive encoding the other video using the one video as reference, and lossless encoding global illumination data further extracted from the HDR video.This has the advantage that prediction is more stable and globally optimal predictors are more easily found. |
| US10708618B2 |
Reference picture signaling
An encoded representation of a picture of a video stream is decoded by retrieving buffer description from the encoded representation. The buffer description information is used to determine at least one picture identifier identifying a respective reference picture as decoding reference for the picture. A decoded picture buffer is updated based on the determined picture identifier. The encoded representation of the picture itself comprises the information needed by a decoder to identify the reference pictures required to decode the encoded representation. |
| US10708616B2 |
Method and apparatus for encoding and decoding motion vector based on reduced motion vector predictor candidates
A method and apparatus for encoding and decoding a motion vector of a current block. The method of encoding including: generating information about the motion vector based on a motion vector of a current block and a motion vector predictor of the current block by estimating the motion vector and determining a first motion vector predictor candidate from among a plurality of motion vector predictor candidates as the motion vector predictor based on a result of the estimating; and generating a virtual motion vector by using a second motion vector predictor candidate and the information about the motion vector, generating vector differences between the virtual motion vector and the plurality of motion vector predictor candidates, comparing the vector differences with the information about the motion vector, and selectively excluding the second motion vector predictor candidate according to the comparing. |
| US10708615B2 |
Method for inducing prediction motion vector and apparatuses using same
Disclosed are a method for inducing a prediction motion vector and an apparatus using the same. An image decoding method can include: a step of determining the information related to a plurality of spatial candidate prediction motion vectors from peripheral predicted blocks of a predicted target block; and a step of determining the information related to temporal candidate prediction motion vectors on the basis of the information related to the plurality of spatial candidate prediction motion vectors. Accordingly, the present invention can reduce complexity and can enhance coding efficiency when inducing the optimum prediction motion vector. |
| US10708613B2 |
Encoder and decoder and methods thereof for encoding/decoding a picture of a video sequence
An object of the embodiments is to achieve an improved reference picture handling. That is achieved by taking into account whether the reference pictures in the decoded picture buffer are long-term reference pictures or short-term reference pictures when determining how they should be marked when the information of the reference picture set is received. The reference pictures are marked as “used for short-term reference” or “used for long-term reference” in the Decoded Picture Buffer (DPB) depending on whether they are included as short-term pictures or long-term pictures in the RPS of a current picture. |
| US10708612B1 |
Apparatus and methods for watermarking using starting phase modulation
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for watermarking using starting phase modulation. An example method disclosed herein includes calculating a first instantaneous phase value for a first watermark component of a watermarked media signal at a first time, calculating a second instantaneous phase value for a second watermark component, determining a first sum of differences for the first and second instantaneous phase values relative to a first possible starting phase value, determining a second sum of differences for the first and second instantaneous phase values relative to a second possible starting phase value, selecting a corresponding one of the first possible starting phase value or the second possible starting phase value to be a starting phase value, decoding a bit value corresponding to the starting phase value, determining a payload based on the bit value and a symbol represented by watermark components. |
| US10708605B2 |
Inter-layer reference picture enhancement for multiple layer video coding
A video device may generate an enhanced inter-layer reference (E-ILR) picture io assist in predicting an enhancement layer picture of a. scalable bitstream. An E-ILR picture may include one or more E-ILR blocks. An E-ILR block may be generated using a differential method, a residual method, a bi-prediction method, and/or a uni-prediction method. The video device may determine a first time instance. The video device may subtract a block of a first base layer picture characterized by the first time instance from a block of an enhancement layer picture characterized by the first time instance to generate a differential block characterized by the first time instance. The video device may perform motion compensation on the differential block and add the motion compensated differential picture to a block of the second base layer picture characterized by the second time instance to generate an E-ILR. block. |
| US10708604B2 |
Arrangements and methods thereof for processing video
A method performed by a video encoder for encoding a current picture belonging to a temporal level identified by a temporal_id. The method includes determining a Reference Picture Set (RPS) for the current picture indicating reference pictures that are kept in a decoded picture buffer (DPB) when decoding the current picture, and when the current picture is a temporal switching point. The method further comprises operating to ensure that the RPS of the current picture includes no picture having a temporal_id greater than or equal to the temporal_id of the current picture. |
| US10708602B2 |
Compressed MIP map decoding method and decoder
Methods and apparatus for compressing image data are described along with corresponding methods and apparatus for decompressing the compressed image data. A decoder unit identifies neighbouring pixels based on coordinates of a sample position and fetches encoded data from the compressed image data for each of the neighbouring pixels. A first decoder decodes fetched encoded blocks of a first image and a difference decoder decodes fetched encoded sub-blocks of differences between the first image and a second image and outputs a difference quad and a prediction value for each of the four pixels, and a reconstruction of the image is generated at the sample position using the decoded blocks of the first image, difference quads and prediction values. |
| US10708601B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for encoding and decoding superpixel borders
The present invention relates to a method for encoding the borders of pixel regions of an image, wherein the borders contain a sequence of vertices subdividing the image into regions of pixels (superpixels), by generating a sequence of symbols from an alphabet including the step of: defining for each superpixel a first vertex for coding the borders of the superpixel according to a criterion common to all superpixels; defining for each superpixel the same coding order of the border vertices, either clockwise or counter-clockwise; defining the order for coding the superpixels on the base of a common rule depending on the relative positions of the first vertices; defining a set of vertices as a known border, wherein the following steps are performed for selecting a symbol of the alphabet, for encoding the borders of the superpixels: a) determining the first vertex of the next superpixel border individuated by the common criterion; b) determining the next vertex to be encoded on the basis of the coding direction; c) selecting a first symbol (“0”) for encoding the next vertex if the next vertex of a border pertains to the known border, d) selecting a symbol (“1”; “2”) different from the first symbol (“0”) if the next vertex is not in the known border; e) repeating steps b), c), d) and e) until all vertices of the superpixel border have been encoded; f) adding each vertex of the superpixel border that was not in the known border to the set; g) determining the next superpixel whose border is to be encoded according to the common rule, if any; i) repeating steps a)-g) until the borders of all the superpixels of the image have being added to the known border. |
| US10708597B2 |
Techniques for extrapolating image frames
Examples described herein generally relate to performing frame extrapolation in image frame rendering. A vertex mesh as a set of vertices is generated, and each vertex is mapped to a screen space position for defining a texture. One or more motion vectors for one or more regions in a first image frame of a stream of image frames can be determined. The screen space positions associated with at least a portion of the set of vertices within the texture can be modified based at least in part on the one or more motion vectors. A graphics processing unit (GPU) can render the first image frame into the texture. The extrapolated image frame is displayed after the first image frame and before a next image frame in the stream of image frames. |
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Adaptive skip or zero block detection combined with transform size decision
Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of innovations in the area of encoding pictures or portions of pictures and determining whether and how certain encoding operations should be performed and flagged for performance by the decoder in the bitstream. In particular examples, various implementations for selectively encoding picture portions (e.g., blocks) in a skip mode (e.g., as in the skip mode of the H.265/HEVC standard) are disclosed. Embodiments of the disclosed techniques can be used to improve encoder efficiency, decrease overall encoder resource usage, and/or improve encoder speed. Such embodiments can be used in encoder modes in which efficient, fast encoder performance is desired (e.g., during encoding of live events, such as video conferencing). |
| US10708586B2 |
Video decoding device and video decoding method
A parallel processing starting unit 3 that partitions an inputted image into tiles each having a predetermined size, and distributes tiles obtained through the partitioning, and N tile encoding units 5-1 to 5-N each of that carries out a prediction difference encoding process on a tile distributed thereto by the parallel processing starting unit 3 to generate a local decoded image are disposed, and each of N tile loop filter units 7-1 to 7-N determines a filter per tile suitable for a filtering process on the local decoded image generated by the corresponding one of the tile encoding units 5-1 to 5-N, and carries out the filtering process on the local decoded image by using the filter. |
| US10708585B2 |
Codeword assignment for intra chroma mode signalling for HEVC
Intra prediction is used in state-of-the-art video coding standards such as AVC. The intra prediction modes are coded into the bitstream. Luma and chroma components could potentially have different prediction modes. For chroma components, there are 5 different modes defined in AVC: vertical, horizontal, DC, diagonal down right, and “same as luma”. Statistics show that the “same as luma” mode is frequent used, but in AVC, this mode is encoded using more bits than other modes during entropy coding, therefore the coding efficiency is decreased. Accordingly, a modified binarization/codeword assignment for chroma intra mode signaling is able to be utilized for high efficiency video coding (HEVC), the next generation video coding standard. |
| US10708581B2 |
Video frame decoding method and apparatus
A video frame decoding method and apparatus in order to implement efficient and fast video decoding. The method includes acquiring a target time point of a video, obtaining a frame number of a corresponding random access frame according to the target time point, obtaining a frame number of a frame that can be independently decoded, where the dependency set includes at least one dependency, and the dependency represents a correspondence between a frame number of a random access frame and a frame number of a frame that can be independently decoded, and obtaining, according to the frame number of the frame that can be independently decoded, video data of the frame that can be independently decoded, and decoding the random access frame. |
| US10708580B2 |
Adaptive image encoding device and method
Provided are an image encoding method and device. When carrying out image encoding for a block within a slice, at least one block in a restored block of the slice is set as a reference block. When this is done, the encoding parameters of the reference block are distinguished, and the block to be encoded is encoded adaptively based on the encoding parameters. |
| US10708576B2 |
Light field display control method and apparatus, and light field display device
Embodiments of the present application disclose a light field display control method and apparatus and a light field display device. The light field display control method comprises: determining a partial depth distribution sub-region of content according to at least depth distribution information of the content; and adjusting a focal length of a first lenslet according to at least a display depth of field (DoF) range of a light field display device and the depth distribution sub-region, wherein the first lenslet is a lenslet that is in a lenslet array of the light field display device and affects display of a first object, and the first object is a part, which is located in the depth distribution sub-region, of the content. The present application can improve display quality of an object which is located in a partial depth distribution sub-region of content to be displayed or content being displayed. |
| US10708574B2 |
Three dimensional imaging apparatus with color sensor
An imaging apparatus includes a first and second light source, focusing optics, a probe, a detector, an optical transmission medium and a color sensor. The first light source is to generate light beams that travel through the focusing optics along an optical path to the probe. The probe directs the light beams toward a three dimensional object to be imaged. The detector detects returning light beams that are reflected off of the three dimensional object and directed back through the probe and the focusing optics. The second light source is to generate multi-chromatic light. The optical transmission medium is outside of the optical path and is to receive a ray of the multi-chromatic light reflected off of a spot on the three dimensional object and through the probe. The color sensor is to receive the ray from the optical transmission medium and determine a color of the spot on the three dimensional object. |
| US10708569B2 |
Turbine-Powered Pool Scrubber
A pool cleaning tool includes a front housing and a rear housing coupled together, an intake, an outlet, a turbine disposed within the front and rear housings, and a three-way diverter valve proximate the intake. The tool includes an abrasive member, rigidly coupled to the turbine, mounted outside the front and rear housings for rotation with the turbine. The three-way diverter valve has an on position in which water drawn into the intake is communicated into the tool, up to the turbine, and then out the outlet, thereby imparting rotation to the turbine and to the abrasive member. |
| US10708568B2 |
Generating content for a virtual reality system
The disclosure includes a system and method for generating virtual reality content. For example, the disclosure includes a method for generating virtual reality content that includes a stream of three-dimensional video data and a stream of three-dimensional audio data with a processor-based computing device programmed to perform the generating, providing the virtual reality content to a user, detecting a location of the user's gaze at the virtual reality content, and suggesting an advertisement based on the location of the user's gaze. Another example includes receiving virtual reality content that includes a stream of three-dimensional video data and a stream of three-dimensional audio data to a first user with a processor-based computing device programmed to perform the receiving, generating a social network for the first user, and generating a social graph that includes user interactions with the virtual reality content. |
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Display control apparatus and control method thereof
An apparatus comprises an analyzer that analyzes a file, a convertor that converts dynamic range of image data, and a controller that outputs image data in the file to a display on the basis of the analysis, wherein the controller outputs a main image in the file to the display device if the display supports the dynamic range of the main image, outputs sub image to the display device if the display does not support the dynamic range of the main image and the sub image is included in the file, and uses the converter to convert the main image into image data having a dynamic range supported by the display to output the image data obtained through the conversion if the display does not support the dynamic range of the main image and the sub image is not included in the file. |
| US10708560B2 |
Reproduction method and reproduction apparatus
In a reproduction technique, a video stream is any of a hybrid stream quantized based on a hybrid optical-electro transfer function (OETF), a High Dynamic Range (HDR) stream quantized based on a non-hybrid OETF, or a Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) stream quantized based on a non-hybrid OETF. Attribute information is received which indicates whether a display apparatus is configured to display at least one of the HDR stream or the SDR stream. Any one of the hybrid stream, the HDR stream, or the SDR stream is transmitted to the display apparatus, or to a reproduction apparatus to which the display apparatus is connected, based on the attribute information. |
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Lighting apparatus
A lighting apparatus with an image-projecting function that is convenient for a user is provided. It includes: an illuminating unit that emits illumination light; a projection-type image display unit that emits image-projecting emission light for projecting an image; and a sensor that emits operation-detecting light for operation detection and that is capable of detecting an operation by an operation object in a range including an image projection area of the projection-type image display unit, and is configured so that the image-projecting light, and the operation-detecting emission light have respective different wavelength distribution characteristics, and regarding a light amount in the wavelength range of light used by the sensor for the operation detection, a light amount of the operation-detecting light is the largest among those of the illumination light, the image-projecting emission light, and the operation-detecting light. |
| US10708554B2 |
Methods and apparatus to control satellite equipment
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to enable Digital Satellite Equipment Control (DiSEqC) communication between an antenna and a processor. An example apparatus includes a receiver to be coupled to an antenna by a cable and configured to bidirectionally communicate with the antenna via a communication signal having a periodic waveform, wherein the receiver further includes a low dropout regulator (LDO) pass transistor to be coupled to the cable and configured to generate a current signal based on the periodic waveform of the communication signal, a current envelope detector circuit coupled to the LDO pass transistor configured to generate a voltage signal based on the current signal, and a processor. The processor is coupled to the current envelope detector circuit and configured to process the voltage signal generated by the current envelope detector. |
| US10708548B2 |
Systems and methods for video analysis rules based on map data
Systems, methods and computer-readable media for creating and using video analysis rules that are based on map data are disclosed. A sensor(s), such as a video camera, can track and monitor a geographic location, such as a road, pipeline, or other location or installation. A video analytics engine can receive video streams from the sensor, and identify a location of the imaged view in a geo-registered map space, such as a latitude-longitude defined map space. A user can operate a graphical user interface to draw, enter, select, and/or otherwise input on a map a set of rules for detection of events in the monitored scene, such as tripwires and areas of interest. When tripwires, areas of interest, and/or other features are approached or crossed, the engine can perform responsive actions, such as generating an alert and sending it to a user. |
| US10708546B2 |
Multiposition magnifier camera
A portable magnifier camera with an associated display housing, base and handle. The camera can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations, including: a first closed configuration wherein the display and base are in facing relation; a second opened configuration wherein the display is angled with respect to the base; and a third hand-held configuration wherein a handle is pivoted outwardly to permit a user to hold the camera relative to a distant object. The angle of the camera adjusts automatically in each configuration to ensure that the camera's light of slight is perpendicular to the object plane. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances. |
| US10708543B1 |
Video communication sessions between whitelisted devices
A synchronous video communication session may be established between two devices having corresponding device profiles that are symmetrically or asymmetrically whitelisted with respect to each other. A first device located in a first environment may receive user input indicating a request to whitelist a second device located in a second environment. Whitelisting of the second device by the first device may cause a continuous live video stream to be presented on the second device. The continuous video stream may depict at least a portion of the first environment in which the first device is located. The continuous video stream may be initially at least partially obscured. Upon initiation of a video communication session between the first device and the second device, an audio stream may begin to be delivered between the devices and the video stream may no longer be obscured and a clear video image may be presented. |
| US10708542B1 |
Video conference call camera for an automobile
A digital camera is integrated into the dashboard of an automobile which features the ability to participate in video conference calls with an occupant of the vehicle. The camera will be configured to be in communication with a vehicle microphone, touchscreen and adjustable rollerball control. Wireless communication will also be enabled. The camera is further configured to prohibit operation of the camera while the automobile is not in park. |
| US10708541B2 |
Video signal transmission switching apparatus
A video signal transmission switching apparatus is disclosed. The video signal transmission switching apparatus is coupled between a source apparatus and a plurality of display apparatuses. The video signal transmission switching apparatus includes a controller, a USB Type-C connecting interface, a plurality of video output interfaces and a switching module. The controller is coupled to the source apparatus through the USB Type-C connecting interface at least including a specific channel. The controller is coupled to the plurality of display apparatus through the plurality of video output interfaces respectively. The switching module is coupled to the specific channel and coupled to the plurality of video output interfaces respectively. The switching module detects a specific signal of the plurality of display apparatus and controls the specific channel to re-perform handshaking accordingly. |
| US10708540B2 |
Video management system and video management method
A video management system includes: an imaging device configured to generate a first image by capturing a surveillance area at a first resolution; and a video management server configured to store a second image by converting the first image, wherein the imaging device includes: a high-resolution image storage configured to store the first image; a processor configured to convert the first image into the second image having a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution; and to transmit the second image to the video management server, and the video management server includes: a low-resolution image storage configured to store the second image; and a processor configured to generate low-resolution image metadata and an index of the low-resolution image metadata by analyzing the second image. |
| US10708535B2 |
Light output system
There is provided a light output system (100) including a speaker (170), a light output unit (135, 130), and a processor 110 to cause first audio and second audio to be output from the speaker (170) and cause the light output unit (135, 130) to output light corresponding to the second audio output. |
| US10708534B2 |
Terminal executing mirror application of a peripheral device
A terminal including a display; and a controller configured to display an execution screen of a first program on a full screen of the display, split the full screen into a first area and a second area in response to a screen split request if the execution screen of the first program is displayed on the display, and display the execution screen on the first area and a multitasking screen on the second area including at least one of a second program and an external input for connection to the terminal. |
| US10708533B2 |
Display device having an applied calibration using gradations and control methods thereof
A display apparatus includes a signal receiver configured to receive an image signal having a plurality of gradations; a display configured to display an image based on the received image signal; a storage configured to store a plurality of calibration coefficients corresponding to more than two gradations from among the plurality of gradations to calibrate a uniformity of the image; and a controller configured to control the display to apply to the received image signal, a calibration coefficient corresponding to a gradation of the received image signal from among the plurality of gradations to display the image. With this, the uniformity of the image outputted from the display apparatus is exactly calibrated with respect to the plurality of gradations. |
| US10708531B2 |
Photoelectric conversion apparatus and image pickup system
Provided is a photoelectric conversion apparatus including a plurality of pixels and a control unit, wherein each of the pixels includes a photoelectric conversion unit and a digital-signal output unit configured to output a digital signal based on the output of the photoelectric conversion unit, and the number of bits of the digital signal may be switched. |
| US10708527B2 |
Imaging processing method and imaging processing device
Provided is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing an imaging processing program that causes a computer to execute a process, the process including: detecting an inclination of a terminal that is in an imaging mode; and issuing a notice or capturing a still image when detecting that the inclination of the terminal is within a predetermined inclination range and a number of pixels corresponding to a reference subject contained in a captured image is within a predetermined range. |
| US10708524B2 |
Methods and apparatus for high dynamic range imaging
Various embodiments of the present technology comprise a method and apparatus for high dynamic range imaging. According to various embodiments, the method and apparatus for high dynamic range imaging is configured to select the “best” signal for each pixel location to construct an HDR output. In one embodiment, the “best” signal is select among various pixel signals and the pixel signal selected as the “best” signal is based on the value of the pixel signals and identification of non-saturated. If only one pixel value for a particular pixel location is non-saturated, then the “best” signal is the non-saturated signal. If more than one pixel value is non-saturated, then the “best” signal is the pixel signal with the greatest value. If two more pixel values are non-saturated and both have equally great values, then the “best” signal is the pixel signal with the shortest integration time. |
| US10708523B2 |
Imaging device, imaging system, and moving body
Provided is an imaging device configured to sequentially perform AD conversion for A signals of pixels of the first row, A signals of pixels of the second row, A+B signals of the pixels of the first row, and A+B signals of the pixels of the second row. |
| US10708515B2 |
Imaging apparatus and method for suppressing influence of flicker occurring under an artificial light source
An imaging apparatus has a first mode in which a detection unit detects a light amount change characteristic from an object between first and second exposures of an imaging unit during a continuous shooting and a determination unit determines an exposure timing of the second exposure based on the detected light amount change characteristic. |
| US10708508B2 |
Control apparatus, control method, and storage medium
A control apparatus and method that captures video image includes acquiring a parameter for recognition processing with respect to acquired image data and changing the acquired parameter according to a change in zoom magnification of an image capturing unit. |
| US10708498B2 |
Video taking device with auxillary controller and main controller, and operation method thereof
A video taking device comprises a video camera, an auxiliary controller and a main controller, wherein the video camera is electrically connected with the auxiliary controller and the main controller and the auxiliary controller is electrically connected with the main controller. The video camera is configured to film to generate a video stream. The auxiliary controller is configured to determine whether there is a target existing in the video stream, and to generate a switch instruction when the target exists in the video stream. The main controller is configured to switch into a first operation mode from a first standby mode and instruct the auxiliary controller to be in a second standby mode when receiving the switch instruction, and to obtain the video stream from the video camera for recognizing appearance of the target. |
| US10708497B2 |
Control apparatus, control system, control method, medical imaging apparatus, medical imaging system, and imaging control method for switching imaging modes based on communication state
A control apparatus that controls medical imaging, includes: a communication unit configured to communicate with an imaging unit via a communication path that includes a wireless channel; an imaging control unit configured to cause the imaging unit to execute a plurality of imaging modes including a first imaging mode and a second imaging mode which obtains a larger data amount from imaging than the first imaging mode; a restricting unit configured to restrict transition of the imaging mode when a value indicating the state of communication with the imaging unit by the communication unit is smaller than a threshold; and a setting unit configured to set different threshold values for a case in which the first imaging mode transits to the second imaging mode and a case in which the second imaging mode transits to the first imaging mode. |
| US10708493B2 |
Panoramic video
A panoramic video system obtains a digital video image having a width w1 pixels and a height of h pixels. A plurality of digital still images is also obtained, each still image comprising a ray having a width w2 comprising pixels, 1≤w2≤50, a height substantially equal to h. A storage device records or a display device displays the digital video image and plurality of digital still images. The set of n rays on either or both sides of the first horizontal angle is obtained from the plurality of still images to form one or two still background images, adjacent horizontally to the digital video image, each of the background image(s) having a width of n·w2 and a height substantially equal to h, and each ray forming one vertical stripe of the still background image. |
| US10708492B2 |
Array camera configurations incorporating constituent array cameras and constituent cameras
Systems and methods for implementing array camera configurations that include a plurality of constituent array cameras, where each constituent array camera provides a distinct field of view and/or a distinct viewing direction, are described. In several embodiments, image data captured by the constituent array cameras is used to synthesize multiple images that are subsequently blended. In a number of embodiments, the blended images include a foveated region. In certain embodiments, the blended images possess a wider field of view than the fields of view of the multiple images. |
| US10708491B2 |
Adaptive camera control for reducing motion blur during real-time image capture
A method of forming a visual representation of an object from a plurality of image frames acquired using a portable electronic device, the method comprising the steps of determining at least one parameter of motion of the portable electronic device; determining at least one capture condition for at least one first image frame of the plurality of image frames; computing, based on the at least one parameter of motion and the at least one capture condition, an indication of blur in the image frame; based on the indication of blur, conditionally taking a corrective action. |
| US10708481B2 |
Camera module and photosensitive assembly thereof
The present disclosure relates to a camera module and a photosensitive assembly thereof. The photosensitive assembly includes a circuit board, a photosensitive chip and a packaging body. The photosensitive chip is connected to the circuit board, and includes a photosensitive region and a non-photosensitive region surrounding the photosensitive region. The packaging body is formed on the circuit board and a portion of the non-photosensitive region of the photosensitive chip. The packaging body includes a top surface away from the photosensitive chip and an inner side surface connecting the top surface to the non-photosensitive region. A portion of the inner side surface adjacent to the top surface is a cambered surface, and the cambered surface has a larger surface area than an inclined plane, thus the cambered surface can carry more adhesive. In this way, it is possible to effectively prevent the adhesive from flowing to the photosensitive region of the photosensitive chip. |
| US10708480B2 |
Camera module, molded circuit board assembly, molded photosensitive assembly and manufacturing method thereof
A camera module, a molded circuit board assembly, a molded photosensitive assembly and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The camera module includes a molded base which is integrally formed with a circuit board through a molding process, wherein a photosensitive element may be electrically connected on the circuit board and at least a portion of a non-photosensitive area portion of the photosensitive element is also connected by the molded base through the molding process. A light window is formed in a central portion of the molded base to provide a light path for the photosensitive element, wherein a cross section of the light window is configured to have a trapezoidal or multi-step trapezoidal shape which has a size increasing from bottom to top to facilitate demoulding and avoiding stray lights. |
| US10708479B2 |
Optical measurement of object location in three dimensions
One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for determining a location of an object that is being manipulated or processed by a robot. The technique includes capturing a digital image of the object while the object is disposed by the robot within an imaging space, wherein the digital image includes a direct view of the object and a reflected view of the object, detecting a visible feature of the object in the direct view and the visible feature of the object in the reflected view, and computing a first location of the visible feature in a first direction based on a position of the visible feature in the direct view. The technique further includes computing a second location of the visible feature in a second direction based on a position of the visible feature in the reflected view and causing the robot to move the object to a processing station based at least in part on the first location and the second location. |
| US10708477B2 |
Gaze based directional microphone
According to the invention, a system for converting sound to electrical signals is disclosed. The system may include a gaze tracking device and a microphone. The gaze tracking device may determine a gaze direction of a user. The microphone may be more sensitive in a selected direction than at least one other direction and alter the selected direction based at least in part on the gaze direction determined by the gaze tracking device. |
| US10708475B2 |
Optical member driving module
A camera module is provided, including a bottom, an electromagnetic driving assembly, and a lens assembly. The bottom includes a metal member, a first insulation layer formed on the metal member, and a first conductive layer formed on the first insulation layer. The first conductive layer is electrically connected to the electromagnetic driving assembly. The electromagnetic driving assembly can drive the lens assembly to move relative to the bottom. |
| US10708472B2 |
Doorbell camera
This application is directed to a doorbell camera for illuminating and capturing scenes. The doorbell camera includes at least a subset of processors for operating a camera module, an image sensor having a field of view of a scene and configured to capture video of a portion of the scene, one or more infrared (IR) illuminators for providing illumination, a waterproof button assembly, and a microphone and a speaker for enabling a real-time conversation between a visitor located at the doorbell camera and a user of a remote client device. The waterproof button assembly is configured to receive a user press on a button top, block water from entering the electronic device, and display a visual pattern uniformly at a peripheral region of the button assembly using LEDs and light guide component that are disposed under the button top. |
| US10708470B2 |
Integrated video camera module
This application discloses a camera module that incorporates a camera portion, a wireless antenna, a wireless transceiver and one or more infrared light emitting diodes (IR LEDs). The camera portion is configured to capture video data. The wireless transceiver is coupled to the wireless antenna and configured to communicate in a local wireless network. The wireless transceiver is configured to communicate the video data captured by the camera portion to a client device via a remote server. The client device is remote from the camera module, and the remote server is remote from the camera module and the client device. The IR LEDs are configured to illuminate a field of view with infrared light. In some implementations, the wireless transceiver is further configured to communicate the video data captured by the camera portion while the one or more IR LEDs illuminate the field of view with infrared light. |
| US10708465B2 |
Correction of image captured by camera of portable terminal with image reading device or image forming apparatus
An image reading device includes a document placing table, and a cover. The cover is rotatably attached to the document placing table, and includes a receptacle for a portable terminal with a camera, the receptacle being configured to hold the portable terminal so that the camera faces the document placing table. |
| US10708462B1 |
Communication support device and non-transitory computer readable medium
A communication support device includes a user characteristics information registration unit, a waiting information producing unit, and a notification control unit. The user characteristics information registration unit registers, for each of plural users, user characteristics information, which is information indicating characteristics of the user. The waiting information producing unit produces waiting information, which is information useful for a determination, by an operating user, who is using an image forming apparatus, as to whether or not to wait for an instructing user, who has issued a printing instruction to the image forming apparatus, to visit the image forming apparatus, based on the user characteristics information of the instructing user. The notification control unit controls a notification to be transmitted to the operating user in a case where a notification condition including a condition that both the operating user and the instructing user exist is satisfied, information including information indicating that the instructing user exists and the waiting information. |
| US10708458B2 |
Image forming system for reducing wrong printing order
An image forming system includes a first image forming apparatus, a second image forming apparatus, a determining unit, and a display unit. The first image forming apparatus includes a first image forming unit that forms an image with a first developer of a process color. The second image forming apparatus includes a second image forming unit that includes a second developer and that forms an image with the second developer. The second developer has characteristics different from characteristics of the first developer on a medium. The determining unit determines, on the basis of image formation conditions designated by a user, a printing order in which an image formed with the first developer and an image formed with a second developer are printed on one medium, and determines a sequence in which the image forming apparatuses perform image formation on the basis of the determined printing order. The display unit displays the sequence determined by the determining unit. |
| US10708456B2 |
Image reading apparatus
The image reading apparatus includes a reading unit, a cover portion which is openable and closable and in which a first surface forms an upper surface of the apparatus in a closed state and a second surface on an opposite side to the first surface supports a document in an opened state, and a document support tray which is displaceable between a storage position where the document support tray is stored in a state along the second surface in a state where the cover portion is closed and a withdrawn position where the document support tray is withdrawn from the storage position to the upstream side in the feeding direction of the document in a state where the cover portion is opened, and which supports at least a portion of a document supported by the cover portion in a state where the cover portion is opened. |
| US10708454B2 |
Information processing apparatus, control method, and storage medium storing program
On a display unit, a user interface screen including a first acceptance unit configured to, in a case when the information processing apparatus is operating as an access point, accept an end instruction for ending operation as the access point and a second acceptance unit configured to accept a disconnection instruction for disconnecting the connection by the wireless communication with the terminal is displayed. |
| US10708453B2 |
Display apparatus, non-transitory storage medium storing instructions readable by the display apparatus, method of displaying print image on display of the display apparatus
A display apparatus includes a display and a controller that executes a display processing for displaying at least one print image a first or second manner as a display manner. In the first manner, single-page images each containing a one-page-equivalent print image are arranged in a first direction. In the second manner, at least one plural-page image each containing a plurality of one-page-equivalent print images are arranged in a second direction. The controller executes an obtaining processing for obtaining setting information for printing to be performed by a printer. In the display processing, the controller determines the display manner to one of the first manner and the second manner and displays the print image on the display in accordance with a setting in a specific item for the setting information obtained in the obtaining processing. |
| US10708448B2 |
System for controlling print setting information of print data, voice control device, and printing apparatus thereof
A system including at least one server includes an obtaining unit that, in a case where a print instruction is issued by voice to a voice control device, obtains information based on the print instruction, and a generation unit that generates print data based on the obtained information, where the generation unit generates the print data by using a previously registered print setting when a print setting is not included in the obtained information. |
| US10708447B2 |
Image forming apparatus sharing connection information with a terminal device
An image forming system includes a first mobile terminal and an image forming apparatus. The first mobile terminal transmits first image data by carrying out first wireless communication. The image forming apparatus receives the first image data by carrying out the first wireless communication and forms an image on the basis of the first image data. The first mobile terminal includes first storage, a first communicator, and a first setting section. The image forming apparatus includes second storage, a second communicator, a second setting section, and an image forming section. The first and second storages both hold first communication setting information and are respectively able to hold second and third communication setting information. The first and second setting sections, when the first and second communicators, respectively, carry out first wireless communication, configure communication setting of the first and second communicators, respectively, on the basis of the first communication setting information. |
| US10708445B2 |
Information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium
An information processing apparatus includes a receiver and a controller. The receiver receives an image. The controller controls a state in a real space based on information included in the received image. In a further modification of the invention, the controller may move a position of the information processing apparatus according to an arrangement of the information processing apparatus in the image. |
| US10708442B2 |
System and method for cell phone to cell phone signal transmission via the internet
A telephone system is provided for transmitting telephone signals between first and second mobile stations. The system includes a first internet protocol interface configured to receive an incoming cell phone signal generated by the first mobile station and to transmit the phone signal to the internet. A second internet protocol interface is configured to receive the phone signal sent through the internet by the first internet protocol interface and to transmit the phone signal to the second mobile station, such that users of the first and second mobile stations can engage in a conversation where the phone signals are communicated over substantial distances through the internet. |
| US10708441B1 |
Direct inward dialing pool lease for originating and terminating services in a unified communication platform
A method for originating and terminating services in a unified communication platform is provided. The method includes receiving, from a local market intermediate carrier, a request for a communication between a subscriber of a public network and an end-user endpoint in a local network, associated with an end-user phone number. The method includes creating a lease for an address anchor in a pool of addresses, receiving, in a proxy server from a carrier gateway server, a communication request from the end-user phone number to the address anchor, and establishing a communication channel to the address anchor. The method includes replacing, in the communication channel, a “from” header with a phone number of the subscriber of the public network, and a “to” header with the end-user phone number. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided. |
| US10708439B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and storage medium
An information processing apparatus includes a detection unit that detects a start of using a voice communication unit in a set period during processing for establishing a connection with another information processing apparatus for performing remote assistance for the information processing apparatus, a display control unit that, when a start of using the voice communication unit is detected, displays a notification screen including a telephone number set as contact information of an assistance source of the remote assistance and an instruction object for instructing to make a phone call to a communication destination corresponding to the telephone number, and a calling unit that, when a phone call to the communication destination is specified via the instruction object in the notification screen, makes a phone call to the communication destination. |
| US10708438B2 |
Systems, methods and apparatus for converting between wireless protocols
Various embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are described for wireless communication. In one example a first wireless signal is received in a first radio frequency spectrum using a first antenna exterior to a building. The first wireless signal is associated with a first wireless protocol. The first wireless signal is converted into a first intermediate signal associated with a coaxial protocol. The first intermediate signal is transmitted to an interior of the building using a coaxial cable. The first intermediate signal is converted into a second signal associated with a second wireless protocol. The second signal is then transmitted in a second radio frequency spectrum using a second antenna interior to the building. The second signal is transmitted using the second wireless protocol. |
| US10708437B2 |
Method and system for a multitenancy telephone network
A method and system for operating a multitenancy telephony system including a call queue that stores call requests received from a plurality of users; an expandable and contractible telephony resource cluster that establishes call sessions for call requests; a analysis system that calculates capacity requirements of the system; a resource allocator that manages the scaling and operation of the telephony resource cluster; and a plurality of telephony network channels that are used as telephony communication channels for call sessions. |
| US10708436B2 |
Normalization of soundfield orientations based on auditory scene analysis
Embodiments are described for a soundfield system that receives a transmitting soundfield, wherein the transmitting soundfield includes a sound source at a location in the transmitting soundfield. The system determines a rotation angle for rotating the transmitting soundfield based on a desired location for the sound source. The transmitting soundfield is rotated by the determined angle and the system obtains a listener's soundfield based on the rotated transmitting soundfield. The listener's soundfield is transmitted for rendering to a listener. |
| US10708435B2 |
Method and system for scheduling and initiating a telephone conference call or other event
A system for scheduling and initiating a telephone conference including an application server including: an interface and a parser operably coupled to the interface to extract information from received information. The system may further include a communication server that includes an event database operable to generate an event ID responsive to the received event information and store an event record, and a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records that determines if the plurality of contact records comprises either of the event host or the event participant. The system further includes a telephone interface operable to establish a conference call responsive to the event date and the event time and call each of the event host and the event participant. |
| US10708434B1 |
Enhanced conference access and control
Processing customer communications may include receiving a communication from a customer device via a messaging application. One example method of operation may include transmitting a message from a conference call server to a user device, receiving a response message from the user device, extracting the response message data, processing the response message data and identifying one or more conference call preferences, and transmitting a notification to the user device when a conference call date occurs. |
| US10708431B2 |
Techniques for hybrid behavioral pairing in a contact center system
Techniques for hybrid behavioral pairing in a contact center system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for hybrid behavioral pairing in a contact center system comprising: determining a first ordering of a plurality of agents according to a behavioral pairing strategy with a balanced agent utilization; determining a second ordering of the plurality of agents according to a performance-based routing strategy with an unbalanced agent utilization; determining a third ordering of the plurality of agents according to a combination of the first ordering and the second ordering having a skewed agent utilization between the balanced agent utilization and the unbalanced agent utilization; and outputting a hybrid behavioral pairing model based on the third ordering for connecting a contact to an agent of the plurality of agents in the contact center system. |
| US10708429B2 |
Call management system for a dispatch center
Methods and systems for improving a call queue at a dispatch center. One system includes an electronic computing device communicatively coupled to a first call workstation and a second call workstation. The electronic computing device includes an electronic processor configured to receive a first call, direct the first call to the first call workstation, analyze the first call for a key incident factor, calculate a first estimated call length based on the key incident factor, and determine, based on the first estimated call length, whether to assign a queued call, received at the electronic computing device after the first call, to the first call workstation or to the second call workstation. |
| US10708428B2 |
System and method for site aware routing for callback
A system includes a router to route a call to agent stations, processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions, which when executed by the processor, causes the processor to identify the call as a callback, identify an available agent station at a same site as the router if the call is a callback, and establish the callback with the available agent station at the same site as the router where the callback is initiated. |
| US10708418B2 |
System and method for contact identification
Technologies for routing an outbound telecommunication from an enterprise telecommunications device to a destination telecommunications device in a contact identification system are disclosed. The system determines the classification of a dialed address using a number plan that may be created by a user from a plurality of predetermined match types. Once the classification of the dialed address is determined, the system routes the outbound telecommunication on a routing path chosen for that classification of telecommunication. Additional embodiments are described herein. |
| US10708416B2 |
Identifying spam callers in call records
Phone numbers can be identified as being associated with spam callers. Data associated with previously identified spammer phone numbers is analyzed to obtain one or more input parameters for a classification engine. The classification engine uses the input parameters to identify one or more phone numbers in data associated with currently active phone numbers as being associated with spam callers. The one or more phone numbers identified as being associated with spam callers can be provided to call blockers of end-user telephone devices. |
| US10708414B2 |
Method for providing guidance during a call waiting state
The present invention relates to a method, for providing guidance during a call waiting state, comprising the steps of: a gesture recognition unit of a user device recognizing a call waiting gesture while a call request signal is being received; when the call waiting gesture is recognized, a call acceptance control unit of the user device executing a switch to a call acceptance state with respect to the call request signal received by the user device; a call waiting control unit of the user device switched to the call acceptance state stopping an operation of a speaker unit or a microphone unit of the user device and executing a switch to a call waiting state; and, if the gesture recognition unit recognizes a call switching gesture, activating the operation of the speaker unit or the microphone unit. |
| US10708413B1 |
Mobile device transportation mode management device, system and method
A portable device includes one or more memories and travel mode control circuitry coupled to the one or more memories. The travel mode control circuitry, in operation, monitors motion data and temperature data to detect a first travel state of the device. When the first travel state of the device is detected, motion data and pressure data are monitored to detect a transition from the first travel state to a second travel state of the device. When the transition to the second travel state of the device is detected, one or more control signals are generated to cause the device to enter a first travel mode of operation. |
| US10708411B2 |
GNSS phone-based automated emergency assistance calling for vehicular applications
A phone device monitors an accelerometer while traveling in a vehicle to detect unusually large excursions or sudden changes in acceleration magnitude. When such an excursion is detected, the phone device then compares the excursion with the output of other components in the vehicle that can confirm or dispel a finding that the vehicle has experienced a collision. Once a likely collision has been detected, the phone device goes into an automated assistance mode where the use can be voice prompted as to their condition. If no response is received, the phone device can automatically call emergency services for assistance, providing the present location of the phone device. In less severe incidents, the phone device can automatically offer immediate access to other services, include a towing service, an attorney, an automobile service, among others. The service providers are based on a geo-fenced region in which the phone device is located. |
| US10708410B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling a locking mechanism using a portable electronic device
Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device. |
| US10708400B2 |
Mobile terminal
A mobile terminal including a terminal body; an ultrasonic sensing unit mounted on at least one side surface of the terminal body and configured to generate an ultrasonic wave on a path propagating along the at least one side surface of the terminal body; and a detecting circuit configured to detect a touch applied to the terminal body by using a signal change caused due to a touch on the path of the ultrasonic wave. |
| US10708396B2 |
Mobile terminal having card unit and method for controlling same
The present invention provides a mobile terminal comprising: a body; a display unit, formed on one surface of the body, for displaying screen information comprising at least one item of content item corresponding to at least one piece of card information; a card module withdrawable from the body; and a control unit for selecting at least one item of content item according to a touch applied on the screen information and applying at least one piece of card information corresponding to the selected item of content to the card module. |
| US10708395B1 |
Mobile terminal, screen control method, screen control device and storage medium
A mobile terminal includes: a body including a front surface and a back surface; a display screen including a first display region, a second display region, and a third display region connected sequentially, wherein the first display region is disposed on the front surface, and the second display region is made of a flexible material; and a first driving component, disposed on the body and connected with a first slider through a first telescopic part. In the present disclosure, by being provided with the driving component and the telescopic part inside the mobile terminal, and the driving component being controlled to drive the telescopic part to push or pull the slider, the display screen is expanded or contracted, thereby realizing automatic expansion or contraction of a flexible display screen without manual operation by a user. |
| US10708391B1 |
Delivery of apps in a media stream
Embedding a reduced-content application bundle (a “reduced app bundle”) such as a video overlay reduced app bundle into a media stream, and launching that reduced app bundle over a network connection without first performing a substantial downloading and installation of the software on the device is disclosed. |
| US10708390B2 |
Method, user equipment, server, and apparatus for implementing information sharing
A method, a user equipment, and a server for sharing information, and an apparatus. The method for implementing information sharing includes receiving shared information of another user equipment and location information corresponding to the shared information, where the location information indicates a location for the shared information to be displayed on a desktop of another user equipment; and displaying the shared information according to the location information. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, information or a desktop can be shared in real time between two or more user equipments, so that a user of a user equipment is capable of tracing the status of a user of another user equipment and acquiring information on the shared desktop in real time. |
| US10708386B2 |
Managing data delivery
Methods and systems for managing data and/or operations on data such as content are disclosed. A method can comprise receiving data from a source, determining timing information associated with the source and automatically modifying a storage operation of data received from the source based upon the timing information. |
| US10708385B2 |
Information processing apparatus, system, information processing method, and program
To improve convenience in use of a web service in a secure communication environment, an information processing apparatus includes a conversion unit configured to convert a communication request according to a first format into a communication request according to a second format, a request transmission unit configured to transmit the communication request according to the second format that is converted by the conversion unit, a response reception unit configured to receive a communication response according to the second format returned in response to the communication request according to the second format transmitted by the request transmission unit, and an acquisition unit configured to acquire a communication response according to the first format converted from the communication response according to the second format received by the response reception unit as a response to the communication request according to the first format. |
| US10708380B2 |
Templating data service responses
The described technology is directed towards locating and using a template for processing data item data from a general form into a client-specific form for returning in response to a client request. A client request includes a data item identifier and client-specific information. The data item's identifier is processed into a data type and/or identifier, e.g., a string. The client-specific information is used to determine a device class, device type and/or client platform software version. The template is found in a hierarchy of templates based upon the client-specific information and the data type or data ID string, e.g., the client-specific information may be used to determine a subset of template folders that is evaluated to find a file with a filename matching the string. The folders may be ordered from most-specific to least-specific, so as to locate the most specific template file that applies. |
| US10708374B2 |
Enabling notification from a network resource
Techniques for enabling notification from a network resource are described. In at least some embodiments, a user subscribes to receive notifications from a network resource, such as a website, a web-based resource, and so forth. The network resource can provide notifications to a client device of the user, such as a push notification indicating that content is available from the network resource. Based on the push notification, content from the network resource can be presented on the client device, such as in a notification indicator presented on the client device and associated with the network resource. |
| US10708369B2 |
Control of internet browsing in a secure environment
A system and method are disclosed for providing internet access to residents of a controlled-environment facility. There are significant dangers associated with provide such residents with Internet access due to their criminal history. However, through the generation, updating and application of strict browsing restrictions, as well as the authentication of multiple forms of identifying information, Internet access can be provided to those residents safely and securely. |
| US10708368B1 |
System and methods for generating a slice deployment description for a network slice instance
A slice order system may receive a request to generate a network slice configuration for providing a service via a network. The slice offer system may determine a description template associated with a network slice type. The slice offer system may determine, based on the description template and a set of deployment parameters, a description profile for the network slice configuration. The slice offer system may generate, based on the description profile and a location, a slice deployment description for the network slice configuration according to location-specific characteristics associated with resources at the location and a service level agreement associated with the request. The slice offer system may deploy the slice deployment description to permit a network slice instance to be created according to the slice deployment description. |