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| US10702826B2 |
Method and apparatus for increasing mass transfer in aqueous gas adsorption processes
A method of removing and capturing an acid gas from a fluid stream includes exposing the fluid stream to an aqueous scrubbing solution in the presence of a packing element including alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic features or zones. A related apparatus is also disclosed. |
| US10702825B2 |
Dehumidification air conditioning apparatus
Outside air is cooled and dehumidified by a pre-cooler to pass through an adsorption zone of a carbon dioxide adsorbing rotor, producing air having a low carbon dioxide concentration which is cooled by an intercooler. The air that has passed through the intercooler is passed through an adsorption zone of a moisture adsorption rotor and then supplied to a low humidity working chamber. Return air from the low humidity working chamber may be mixed with the air leaving the pre-cooler. A part of the air which passed through the intercooler is branched to pass through a purge zone of the moisture adsorption rotor before being sent to a regeneration zone of the humidity adsorption rotor. Air that passed through the regeneration zone of the humidity adsorption rotor is mixed with outside air and then passed through a regeneration zone of the carbon dioxide adsorption rotor before being exhausted. |
| US10702824B2 |
Abatement system
Venturi Scrubbers are used to separate particulate from a large range of fluids. Many provide additional liquid and/or gas to drive the fluid and aid in the removal of particulate. The present invention provides a liquid ring pump through which the fluid to be treated is first passed and then exhausted, with additional work fluid to a Venturi scrubber such that the particulate can be separated from the exhaust fluid. |
| US10702820B2 |
Filter element, in particular for gas filtration
A filter element has a filter medium body with a first side and an oppositely positioned second side. A first sealing or supporting element is arranged at the first side. A second sealing or supporting element is arranged at the second side. The first side is positioned in a plane. The second side has a first section and a second section, wherein the first section has a first spacing relative to the first side and the second section has a second spacing relative to the first side, wherein the first and second spacings are different. One of the first and second sides is the inflow side of the filter medium body and the other one of the first and second sides is the outflow side of the filter medium body. |
| US10702819B2 |
Air cleaner
Disclosed herein is an air cleaner capable of being coupled or separated in a vertical direction to improve space utilization. An air cleaner may include a first air cleaning module provided with a first connection unit, and a second air cleaning module detachably coupled to the first air cleaning module and provided with a second connection unit, wherein the second connection unit is configured to be detachably coupled to the first connection unit, and configured to be rotatable with respect to the first connection unit when the second connection unit is coupled to the first connection unit. |
| US10702818B2 |
Device for separating liquid from a gas stream coming from a liquid injected vacuum pump or compressor
A device for separating liquid from a gas stream within a liquid injected vacuum pump or compressor, said device comprising: two communicating vessels having a common section extending over at least a part of the height; an inlet opening positioned on the opposite side of the common section; at least two bucket shaped vessels, each provided within one of the two communicating vessels; a lid comprising an outlet opening; wherein at least one of the two bucket shaped vessels forms a fluid passage between the wall of the communicating vessel and the wall of the bucket shaped vessel for allowing a fluid to pass there through. |
| US10702813B2 |
Filter cartridge for translational insertion and rotational engagement of a manifold
Described are filter cartridges comprising: a cartridge body and a filter media; a stem extending from the cartridge body, the stem having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and a stem face that comprises a first valve driving surface and a second valve driving surface; and at least one lug attached to either the filter body or the stem having a leading engagement edge. The filter cartridges are suitable for translational insertion and rotational engagement of a manifold, wherein upon translation insertion, a valve engagement member of the filter cartridge engages a portion of a valve body of a manifold valve; during a first stage rotation, one or more retaining members of the filter cartridge engage a manifold cam of a manifold; and during a second stage rotation, the valve engagement member imparts rotational movement to the valve body. Systems and methods incorporating the filter cartridges are disclosed. |
| US10702811B2 |
Filter device for fluids
A filter device for fluids includes a housing (1) accommodating a filter element (5). The housing has an inlet (47) for the supply of fluid to be purified to a non-filtrate chamber (49) of the housing (1) and has an outlet 42 for the filtrate. The non-filtrate chamber is separated from a filtrate chamber (46) of the housing (1) by the filter medium (33). A magnetic field-generator unit (57) is arranged inside the non-filtrate chamber (49). An adhering surface a sleeve or casing (51) attracts ferromagnetic particles by a magnetic force effect. In the non-filtrate chamber (49), the sleeve (51) extends outside of the respective filter element (5) parallel to the inlet (47) and transversely to the outlet (42). The non-filtrate chamber (49) at least partially encompasses the outlet (42) at the point of transition to the filtrate chamber (46). |
| US10702810B2 |
Filter device
When air inside a filter device is purged, filtered liquid can be discharged together with air to the outside of the filter device. A casing is provided inside a tank, a filter element is provided inside the casing, and a lid is provided so as to cover the upper face of the casing and the upper face of the tank. A first through-hole is formed in the substantially center of an upper plate that covers the upper end face of a filtration member of a filter element and is abutted with the lower face of the lid; in a plan view, a second through-hole, in which a first opening being one end is disposed at a position overlapped with the first through-hole, and a second opening being the other end is disposed between the side face of the tank and the side face of the casing, is formed in the lid; and the first through-hole and the second through-hole communicate with the hollow portion of the filtration member and space that is inside the tank and outside the casing. |
| US10702809B2 |
Cylindrical filtration filter
A cylindrical filtration filter includes a cylindrical filter main body. The filter main body is constituted by at least two split filters. Each of the split filters has an arc shape in cross section. Each of the split filters includes a filter element for filtration and side frame bodies provided along side portions of the filter element. The side frame body of one of the two split filters adjacent to each other includes a first facing surface having an uneven shape. The side frame body of the other split filter includes a second facing surface having an uneven shape complementary to the first facing surface. The first facing surface and the second facing surface are fitted to each other when the filter main body is assembled. |
| US10702808B2 |
Filter device and filtration device
A filter element having a substantially cylindrical shape is provided inside a filter case that is provided with a plurality of opening portions in a side surface and has a bottomed substantially cylindrical shape. A fluid flows into a hollow portion of the filter element from an inflow portion provided between a bottom surface of the filter case and the filter element in a height direction. Further, an inner tube provided inside a filtration material having a substantially cylindrical shape includes a first region that is formed with an opening portion substantially on the entire surface and a second region that is not formed with an opening portion. The second region is provided below the first region to include a lower end of the inner tube. |
| US10702803B2 |
Layer-by-layer sorting of rhenium disulfide via high-density isopycnic density gradient ultracentrifugation
Separation of rhenium disulfide nanomaterials and related fluid density gradient media. |
| US10702802B1 |
Systems, methods, and apparatus for separating fluid mixtures
Techniques and apparatus for separating a Flowback mixture received from a wellbore. Employing a vessel or system of vessels to receive the fluid mixture and configured to manage the discharge of gases, liquids, and solids to maintain a vapor barrier in the vessel(s) to prevent unwanted release of gas to the atmosphere. |
| US10702796B2 |
Enriched root powder products and methods of producing thereof
The present disclosure relates to methods of enriching root powder products, for example beetroot powder. In particular, the methods relates to increasing the nitrate content and/or reducing the sugar content of the root powder product. The disclosure also relates to root powder products with increased with at least 3% nitrate. |
| US10702794B2 |
Multiple-effect vapor chamber distillation system and methods of use
A distillation system having a plurality of chambers, an input conduit connected to each chamber to deliver an aqueous fluid to each chamber; a pressure reducing valve connected to the input conduit; a waste output conduit connected to a waste collection compartment of each chamber; and condensate output conduit connected to a condensate collection compartment of each chamber. An evaporation wall of each chamber is constructed to maintain an evaporation surface temperature that is greater than a condensation surface temperature of a condensation wall of each chamber. The aqueous fluid forms a fluid coating, which moves down the evaporation wall. A saturation pressure differential is created as water from the aqueous fluid evaporates from the evaporation wall and condenses on the condensation wall forming an aqueous condensate, which moves down the condensation wall and is collected as an aqueous distillate in the condensate collecting compartment. |
| US10702791B2 |
Methods and facilities for thermal distillation with mechanical vapour compression
The invention provides several innovations relative to MVC thermal distillation methods and facilities in order to decrease their specific electricity consumption to values of only 2 to 4 kWh/m3 of distillate produced, as well as their manufacturing costs. The vapour transport system is reduced to its simplest expression and has a practically null total dynamic pressure loss. The compression system including the compressor motor) is completely integrated into the evaporator-condenser, installed in the inlet of the condensation zones, preferably provided with a system preventing overheating of the vapour, and driven at a high speed of rotation. Preferably, the auxiliary equipment is installed in the enclosure in a partial vacuum (hermetic chamber). According to one particular embodiment, the condensation zones have a section that decreases with the path of the vapour. The exchangers on the incoming and outgoing flows are supplied with continuously balanced heat loads. Heat losses are offset by auxiliary heating. Preferably, the facility can be made using a modular concept. |
| US10702790B1 |
Sodium carbonate production system
A sodium carbonate production system for recapturing thermal energy lost during sodium carbonate manufacturing includes a triple effect evaporator apparatus, a thermal energy waste recovery apparatus, and a barometric surface condenser. The thermal energy waste recovery apparatus comprises an ammonia heat exchanger in operational communication with the triple effect evaporator apparatus. An ammonia turbine is in operational communication with the ammonia heat exchanger. An electric generator is in operational communication with the ammonia turbine to produce electricity. An ammonia compressor is in operational communication with the ammonia turbine and the ammonia heat exchanger. The ammonia heat exchanger is in operational communication with the barometric surface condenser. |
| US10702789B2 |
Thermal desalination system with multi-effect evaporator and fluidized bed crystallizer
A thermal desalination system, comprising a multi-effect evaporator comprising a plurality of effects, configured to produce product water and brine and a fluidized bed crystallizer, configured to remove dissolved minerals and/or solids from the water, wherein the fluidized bed crystallizer is disposed between at least two effects of the multi-effect evaporator. |
| US10702785B1 |
Modular inflatable obstacle course
A modular inflatable obstacle course includes a frame unit. The frame unit is configured to be placed adjacent to a second frame unit in a sequence with a first frame unit and a last frame unit. A constant air inflatable portion is configured to be placed adjacent to a second constant air inflatable portion with a first constant air inflatable portion and a last constant air inflatable portion. The constant air inflatable portion fits over the frame unit and is preferably strapped to the frame unit. The constant air inflatable portion is attached to the frame unit to support the constant air inflatable portion. The constant air inflatable portion covers a portion of the frame unit. An air connection such as a fabric tube is preferably formed between the frame unit and the constant air inflatable portion. |
| US10702782B2 |
Amusement devices including simulated court games or athletic events
Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described. |
| US10702780B2 |
Facilitating event implementation in an online game
A system and method for facilitating implementation of events in an online game are disclosed. Award information may be received from user. The received award information may define a type of in-game award to be distributed to players of the online game. The award information may include information indicate a corresponding award handler for determine and/or distributing the instances of the award to the players. Event information may be received from user. The received event information may specify details for implementing an event in the online game. The received event information may include event award information indicating one or more instances of an award of an award type defined by the received award information. The event information may be used to automatically implement the event in the online game, and the instances of the award may be distributed to the participating players in accordance with the event award information. |
| US10702778B2 |
Dynamic modification of navigation maps
Objects in a virtual space may be non-traversable such that traversal by characters of the virtual space through such objects is not permitted by the physics of the virtual space. Objects may be relocated during interactive gameplay. A navigation map of the virtual space is updated interactively, e.g. after an object has been relocated, by determining which regions are traversable or non-traversable, the boundaries of these regions, and which boundaries separate adjacent traversable regions. The updated navigation map may be queried on behalf of a non-player character in the virtual space, e.g. to determine where to go and/or how to get there. |
| US10702774B2 |
Information processing method, apparatus, electronic device and storage medium
An information processing method, implemented by a mobile terminal including a touch display and rendering a graphic user interface on the touch display, content presented on the graphic user interface at least including a game scene, includes: when a sliding operation acting on a touch operation area is detected, controlling a visual field movement of the game scene on the graphic user interface according to the movement of the touch point of the sliding operation; and when it is detected that the touch point of the sliding operation enters a preset boundary area, acquiring the first sliding direction of the touch point entering the preset boundary area, and controlling, when the touch point is located in the preset boundary area, the visual field movement of the game scene on the graphic user interface according to the first sliding direction. incoherent. |
| US10702772B2 |
Electronic gaming machine and method providing enhanced physical player interaction
The electronic gaming machine (EGM) and methods of the present disclosure improve gaming technology and provide enhanced physical player interaction. In various embodiments, the EGM includes a display device configured to display 3D images to a player without requiring the player to wear 3D glasses, a player eye or head tracker configured to track movement of either the eyes or the head of the player, a player hand position locator configured to determine one or more positions of at least one of the player's hands in front of the display device, and a player tactile feedback provider configured to provide tactile feedback to at least one of the player's hands to provide enhanced physical player interaction in association with one or more plays of a primary or bonus game or other EGM functionality. |
| US10702767B2 |
Integrated multi environment interactive battle game
Gaming systems and methods for a battling game which may use two or four physical toy tops and a stadium-shaped toy game board arena for physical game play interactions between game players. The battling 2-in-1 stadium battle dome allows a number of users to play on one side and then flip over to play on the other, encouraging 2 and 4 player battles. The stadium is shaped like a dome, enclosed on both sides, and there are two different sides to play on, overall creating four different play surfaces. The toy has double sided suspended play surfaces for corresponding game play with various surfaces of the different sides. |
| US10702766B1 |
Number puzzle board game
A puzzle game including a number map having a 9×9 grid filled 9 number sets, where each number set includes the numbers 1 through 9. The 9 number sets form unique shapes comprised of 9 grid squares, where each number from each number set is connected at a side of a square in the grid to the other numbers in the set. Corresponding to each number set is a tile group comprised of 9 transparent tiles of the same color, where each tile group is a different color. To solve the puzzle every tile must be placed adjacent a tile of the same color within a single number set. Same color tiles must be placed on a different number within a single number set. The puzzle is solved when each number set is covered by tiles of the same color and the grid completely covered by tiles. |
| US10702764B2 |
Game table
Provided is a game table which allows maintenance to be facilitated. The game table includes: a game board having arranged thereon antennas for reading identification information stored in game chips through wireless communication; and a game board mounting table top having mounted thereon the game board so as to allow the game board to be opened and closed. |
| US10702763B2 |
Methods and systems for playing baccarat jackpot
A method and system for playing jackpot and live baccarat games are provided. One feature of the jackpot method involves the use of card combinations that may include, e.g., at least one zero-point card. Another feature of the jackpot method involves initial jackpot contribution from the banker who operates the baccarat game. It is also provided a software program or a set of software program for carrying out any or all the steps of the disclosed gaming method. |
| US10702759B2 |
Systems and methods for coordinating musculoskeletal and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular hemodynamics
Described herein are methods for determining a target musculoskeletal activity cycle (MSKC) to cardiac cycle (CC) timing relationship. The method may include detecting a signal responsive to a cyclically-varying arterial blood flow at a location on a head of a user; providing a recurrent prompt at a frequency of the heart pump cycle using the signal, such that the signal correlates with a magnitude of blood flow adjacent to the location, and the recurrent prompt is provided to guide the user to time performance of a component of a rhythmic musculoskeletal activity with the recurrent prompt; and guiding the user to adjust a timing of the component of the rhythmic musculoskeletal activity to substantially maximize a magnitude of the signal. In some embodiments, the method further includes generating the recurrent prompt by amplifying the sound generated by the blood flow in or in proximity to an ear of the user. |
| US10702755B2 |
Ball mounting system, LED cable and tip protector for an improved swing training device
A new and improved training swing training device includes: (a) a deflector tube at a forward most end of its LED cable system; (b) an improved cable system sheathed in a transparent, more damage-resistant tubing; and (c) a new ball mounting system that employs an O-ring configuration for slidably engaging along the aforementioned cable system tubing with each successful contact swing with its tethered baseball (or softball). |
| US10702754B2 |
Golf training aid
A golf training aid that may be attached to any golf club that may force a golfer's hands into the proper grip position for various types of golf shots is provided. The device and methods of the present disclosure may further allow a golfer to practice these shots to build muscle memory and to ingrain the proper grip positions into memory to allow for repeated and consistent shot performance. |
| US10702752B2 |
Golf ball stopping device for simulating a putting green hole
The present disclosure is directed to a novel golf ball stopping device. The golf ball stopping device includes an upper plate, set at a height so it slows or stops a golf ball which rolls under the plate. The underside of the plate includes a material and structure that provides resistance to the golf ball as it contacts the device. The plate may be supported by a center post or an extension arm located along the side of the plate. The center post and extension arm fit together with a base and are adjustable to the base so the plate can be positioned at a desired height. The base is designed to achieve the optimal friction on the golf ball and to provide stability to the device. |
| US10702747B2 |
Golf ball
A golf ball strikes a good balance between the durability and the shot feeling, and includes a spherical core and at least one cover disposed outside the spherical core. At least one layer of the cover contains (A) a base resin and (B) a resin fine particle, (A) the base resin contains an ionomer resin, and (B) the resin fine particles contain a polyrotaxane component having a cyclodextrin, a linear molecule penetrating the cyclic structure of the cyclodextrin in a skewering manner, and blocking groups located at both terminals of the linear molecule to prevent disassociation of the cyclodextrin wherein at least a part of hydroxyl groups of the cyclodextrin is modified with a caprolactone chain via a —O—C3H6—O— group. |
| US10702743B2 |
Data processing inside gaming device
A computer-implemented method is disclosed that includes capturing data about motion of a sports object caused by one or more athletes manipulating the sports object, transmitting the captured data out of the sports object wirelessly in real time while the one or more athletes are still manipulating the sports object, and presenting information that incorporates the captured data about motion of the sports objects with one or more wearable devices. |
| US10702742B2 |
Multi-functional exercise device
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a multi-functional exercise device for improving flexibility, range of motion and muscle strength of the user's hands. The exercise device comprising a first band unit comprising a plurality of first spokes, plurality of first spokes connected diametrically opposite to second band unit comprising plurality of second spokes via a central hub, each first spoke provides a means for connecting a first band to central hub and each second spoke provides a means for connecting a second band to the central hub, and a wrist band comprising elongated bands secured to central hub, wrist band comprising an opening configured to wrap around wrist for improved stability and additional base support when both palms are stretched, the central hub comprising a miniature digital counter and a miniature stretch sensor, the miniature stretch sensor electrically coupled to the miniature digital counter. |
| US10702731B2 |
Upper body harness with elastic bands for resistance exercises
An exercise and training device comprising a sleeved chest harness to which stretchable straps with handles are attached. |
| US10702726B2 |
Fire-protection element as well as method for manufacturing a fire-protection element
A fire-protection element can be formed to accommodate a line penetration. The fire-protection element includes a substantially cylindrical housing, which has an inner side that defines a duct for at least one line and/or one pipe, where an intumescent material is sprayed directly onto at least portions of the inner side of the housing. |
| US10702725B2 |
Safety tether anchor and system for construction workers
A safety anchor for construction having a mounting plate for mounting to a vertical portion of a structure; a vertical support member coupled to the mounting plate and extending upwardly therefrom; and, a tethering component at a top end of the vertical support member. In one method of use, a first safety anchor is mounted to a first side of a structure, a second safety anchor is mounted to a second side of a structure, and a cable is interposed between the first and second safety anchors. |
| US10702724B2 |
Safety fence support and anchoring system
A safety fence support and anchoring system is used in a building that includes an elevated deck supported above an underlying deck. The system includes a base plate secured to the upper surface of the elevated deck and a stanchion receptacle attached to an extending upwardly from the base plate for receiving and holding a stanchion of the safety fence such that the stanchion extends upwardly from the elevated deck. A deck penetrating anchor component is connected to and suspended below the base plate and configured for being received by and constrained within an opening formed through the elevated deck, which opening extends fully through the elevated deck from the upper surface to the lower surface thereof. The deck penetrating anchor component is exposed and made accessible through the lower surface of the elevated deck. |
| US10702720B2 |
Assembly comprising a respiratory mask and a stowage device, method for stowing a respiratory mask and method for providing a respiratory mask
Assembly intended in particular to be arranged in a cockpit of an aircraft, said assembly comprising a respiratory mask and a stowage device, wherein: the respiratory mask has a face cover and a harness, the stowage device comprises a base and a platform, the platform is adapted to receive the respiratory mask in a stowage position where the harness forms a loop extending around the platform, the platform comprises a main element movable relative to the base between a retracted position and a protruding position, and the platform further comprises auxiliary elements, the auxiliary elements movable with respect to the main element between a flattened configuration and an expanded configuration of the platform. |
| US10702719B2 |
Histotripsy treatment of hematoma
Methods for treating an extravascular hematoma in a patient can include liquefying a first portion of the extravascular hematoma by applying a first series of focused acoustic pulses to the extravascular hematoma at a first frequency; and liquefying a second portion of the extravascular hematoma by applying a second series of focused acoustic pulses to the extravascular hematoma at a second frequency. Liquefied remains of the extravascular hematoma can be aspirated from the patient following liquefaction and disruption. |
| US10702717B2 |
One dimensional transmission detector for radiotherapy
A sensing device for a radiation therapy apparatus, the apparatus comprising an accelerator and a beam-shaping device the beam shaping device being a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) (2) having a plurality of pairs of leaves, and a rotatable gantry, the sensing device comprising: a transmission electronic detector (1) comprising an array of ionization chambers. The ionization chambers are defined by a bias electrode (11a,11b, 34,42) on the one hand and by a planar array of conductive strips (40) or strip assemblies (30) on the other hand. The strips or strip assemblies are associated to the leaf pairs of the MLC. The strips are the collecting electrodes of the ionization chambers. Each strip assembly or in the case of one particular embodiment, each strip, yields two currents which allow to determine the position of the leaves of a leaf pair associated with the strip or strip assembly, a gantry sensor configured to determine at least one position associated with a gantry angle; and a processor, adapted to determine the position of at least one pair of leaves of the MLC using the currents i1 and i2 obtained from the collecting electrode strips. |
| US10702715B2 |
Radiation therapy patient platform
Described here are systems, devices, and methods for imaging and radiotherapy procedures. Generally, a radiotherapy system may include a radiotransparent patient platform, a radiation source coupled to a multi-leaf collimator, and a detector facing the collimator. The radiation source may be configured to emit a first beam through the collimator to provide treatment to a patient on the patient platform. A controller may be configured to control the radiotherapy system. |
| US10702714B2 |
Radiation therapy system
An object is to provide a radiation therapy system which can easily and accurately set an X-ray irradiation range. A movable X-ray diaphragm unit 6 has, in its configuration, an X-ray shielding unit configured with a plurality of members, a driver for the X-ray shielding unit, and a position detector for acquiring a position of the X-ray shielding unit. It has displays 8 and 9 which display a transmission image of a subject based on an output of an X-ray detection unit and a simulation image when the X-ray shielding unit is projected on the X-ray detection unit 2 based on an output of the position detector. |
| US10702713B2 |
X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus
An X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus is capable of irradiating exactly a therapeutic beam considering a specific-regional area, and in addition is able to perform an easy confirmation of the specific region even when the specific region is difficult to visually recognize by a user. A control element 30 has a DRR image generation element 31, an X-ray fluoroscopic radiograph generation element 32, a template area selection element 33, a template generation element 34, a position detection element 35, a radiation area projection element 36, a specific region projection element 37, a superimposition element 38, an image display element 39, a gating element 40 and a memory storing element 41 that stores a variety of data including image data. |
| US10702710B2 |
System and methods for processing images to measure collimator leaf and collimator performance
Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation application procedures. |
| US10702707B2 |
Hand sanitizer station
A system and method for detecting, using a sensor, an initiation event; capturing, using a camera, an image of a user's face responsive to the initiation event; activating, responsive to facial recognition and a determination based on one of exposure data associated with the user and the absence thereof that the user has not exceed a safe use standard for ultraviolet light, an ultraviolet source; the ultraviolet source and an activation duration sufficient to sanitize a surface located within a compartment. In one embodiment, visually presenting, by a display, a plurality of graphic elements associated with a plurality of potential content for presentation to the user; and presenting user selected content to the user when the ultraviolet source is activated and responsive to determining a user's selection, wherein the user's selection is made touch-lessly. |
| US10702706B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for generating photo-biologic minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration of infrared light
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for prophylactic application of near-infrared optical energies and dosimetries to photo-biologically inhibit accelerations or intensifications in biofilm production, after a bacterial or fungal pathogen is challenged with an antibiotic or antifungal agent. This photo-biologic minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (PMBIC) of infrared light will lower the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) necessary of an antibiotic and/or antifungal molecule necessary to decrease bacterial and fungal pathogens in human tissues. These systems and methods will only target undesirable microbial cells. |
| US10702703B2 |
Attachable tip for electromagnetic hand piece
A system for the surface and subsurface delivery of therapeutic and cosmetic agents. The system includes a disposable attachable tip that can be pre-filled with medications or cosmetics and attached to hand pieces including electromagnetic and mechanical energy hand piece devices. |
| US10702700B2 |
Hybrid implantable connectors
A hybrid connector for connecting a bulk conductor to a planar strand of a flexible circuit is described. The hybrid connector can include a connector body, a first connector end, and a second connector end. The first connector end can be attached to the connector body and can define a first opening having a first cross-sectional shape that corresponds to a first distal end of the strand. The second connector end can be attached to the connector body opposite the first connector end and can define a second opening having a second cross-sectional shape that corresponds to a second distal end of the bulk conductor. |
| US10702695B2 |
Wireless implantable taste system
The system includes various embodiments of components, including (1) a sensor array, (2) a processor, (3) a transmitter, (4) a receiver-stimulator, and (5) an implantable electrode array. The gustatory implant system generates tastant fingerprints by detecting tastants with an array of chemical sensors and then transmitting variable spatiotemporal stimulation patterns for an electrode array with electrode stimulating points positioned at different locations in the gustatory cortex (e.g., stimulating the chorda tympanic nerve). Different patterns of activity in the gustatory cortex are thereby generated which mimic the sense of taste in a subject. Once trained the system should be usable by a subject to detect or correctly identify or perceive one or more tastes. The system may also include an external electronic device for processing and displaying information to monitor ingestion of various substances in a subject. |
| US10702694B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for treating vestibular conditions
Apparatus and methods are described herein that provide a vibratory device that can apply a vibratory signal to a portion of a head of a user such that the vibratory signal can be conducted via bone to a vestibular system of the user and cause a portion of the vestibular system to move in a manner equivalent to that of a therapeutically effective vibratory signal applied to an area overlaying a mastoid bone of the user. The vibratory device can be associated with frequencies less than 200 Hz. The vibratory device can be effective at treating a physiological condition associated with the vestibular system. |
| US10702692B2 |
Neurostimulation device
The present disclosure describes an implantable lead device that includes an internal support comb. The support comb can include one or more faces that enable the alignment, routing, and holding of the lead device's internal wires. The support comb can enable the interconnection of the wires with to the microelectrode film that includes the lead device's electrodes. |
| US10702691B2 |
Low-frequency treatment device, main body portion for low-frequency treatment device, pad for low-frequency treatment device, combination of pad and holder for low-frequency treatment device
A low-frequency treatment device includes: a pad configured to be attached to a body of a user; a holder configured to hold the pad; and a main body portion configured to be attached to the holder. The holder and the main body portion are engaged, with a clearance of a predetermined distance for arranging the pad being formed therebetween. Electrical conduction established between a pad-side electrode portion included on the pad and a main body portion-side electrode portion included on the main body portion by coming into contact with each other in the clearance of the predetermined distance. At least one electrode portion among the pad-side electrode portion and the main body portion-side electrode portion can perform movement in a direction of approaching and separating from the other electrode portion and is biased in the approaching direction. |
| US10702688B2 |
Vascular access device
A system and method are provided for vascular access, enabling repetitive vascular access while preventing damage to the blood vessel wall, reducing hematomas, improving flow in a vessel, preventing back-wall perforation, and enabling improved fistula maturation and care. The system includes an implanted conduit that is incorporated into surrounding fibrous tissue that can guide a needle and/or catheter from a puncture site on the skin to a vessel wall, which may be used to provide repetitive vascular access for persons requiring hemodialysis or chemotherapy. |
| US10702685B2 |
Multi-chamber container apparatuses and methods of making and using the same
The present invention relates to multi-chamber containers. Specifically, the multi-chamber containers comprise, generally, a first container having a swab or applicator contained therein and a second container having a solution therein. In various embodiments, a first container may comprise a fracture recess for breaking and removing the swab or applicator, and a second container may further comprise a fracture recess for opening and exposing the solution. In embodiments, first and second containers are disposed separately, or connectedly side-by-side. In embodiments, a second container is contained within a first container. |
| US10702681B2 |
Endovascular mobile balloon support catheter
The invention refers to endovascular catheters and methods useful to endovascular surgery. In particular, it refers to support catheters with balloons that are used for the placement or the forwarding of the guidewire through demanding tortuosity and important vascular stenoses in cases where the guidewire needs the best possible backup support of the catheter. This is achieved with the development of an endovascular support catheter with a mobile balloon, which has the ability to move along the body of the catheter, at its distal part. The movement of the balloon is achieved with the use of two mobile external rings, one inner wire circuit, and one control handle which is found at the proximal end of the device. The mobile balloon allows the catheter to move inside the vessel even when it is inflated and basically anchored within the vessel. |
| US10702680B2 |
Method of operating an integrated balloon catheter inflation system
An inflation system having two pressure vessels integrated into a balloon catheter. A pressurized chamber and a vacuum chamber are integrally attached to proximal end of the balloon catheter and activated by a common valve or switch. Pressure or vacuum is selectively transmitted to the balloon depending on the valve/switch position. The working fluid may be air, or a combination of air and saline with an intermediate piston/cylinder assembly. The balloon catheter may be a part of a heart valve delivery system with a balloon-expandable heart valve crimped onto the balloon. |
| US10702674B2 |
Braided catheter assemblies
A catheter assembly includes a catheter body extending from a catheter proximal portion to a catheter distal portion. The catheter body includes an inner liner and an outer sleeve. A braid assembly is within the catheter body and between the inner liner and the outer sleeve. The braid assembly includes a first filar array including one or more first filars helically extending around the catheter body in a first direction. The braid assembly further includes a second filar array including one or more second filars helically extending around the catheter body in a second direction opposed to the first direction. |
| US10702673B2 |
Expandable balloon sheaths
A tubular sheath for enclosing an expandable balloon attached to the distal portion of a catheter encloses and protects the expandable balloon. The tubular sheath is configured to be slidable and removable from the catheter. The tubular sheath may include a longitudinal splitting element that is removable as a result of a force applied to the longitudinal splitting element. The longitudinal splitting element is configured to split the wall of the tubular sheath in response to the force. Alternatively, the tubular sheath may include a gripping portion that has relatively poor cohesive strength to adjacent portions of the tubular sheath. The tubular sheath is configured to be removable in response to a force applied to the gripping portion. |
| US10702672B2 |
Pressure-sensing catheters and related methods
A multi-lumen catheter can be used to measure pressure at multiple locations within the vasculature. The multi-lumen catheter can include multiple segments, such as a proximal portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal portion. A segment of a multi-lumen catheter may differ from another segment of the same multi-lumen catheter in radiodensity, hardness, and/or some other characteristic. Some multi-lumen catheters are designed to permit measurements of pressure in different lumens. |
| US10702669B2 |
Removable cartridge for oxygen concentrator
A removable gas separation cartridge includes a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, and a bed of adsorbent material. The cartridge is removable from an oxygen concentrator which separates oxygen from ambient air by using an absorption process. |
| US10702663B2 |
Reconstitution means for safety device
The present disclosure describes a needle guard device or system that can be used with drugs requiring reconstitution. The needle guard is preferably a passive needle guard that can be used during reconstitution without activating the safety mechanism. Following administration of the medication, the needle guard shields a user from inadvertent needle sticks by extending a protective shield over the needle. |
| US10702661B2 |
Injection device
Disclosed is an injection device (1280) for injecting a hypodermic syringe (1260) along an injection direction defining an injection axis. The injecting device comprises a housing (1281) for being positioned at the skin and a movable element (1282) movably arranged relative to the housing between a retracted position and an injection position. The movable element comprises a hypodermic syringe holder (1289) for holding a hypodermic syringe. Disclosed is further a protective cover (1200) for a needle, and methods for arranging a hypodermic syringe in an injection device. |
| US10702660B2 |
Assembly for a drug delivery device
An assembly includes a clutch member and a drive member movable relative to one another between a first relative position and a second relative position, in the first relative position, the clutch member and/or the drive member is rotatable relative to a housing, in the second relative position, the deflectable feature is arranged to prevent rotation of the clutch member and/or of the drive member relative to the housing, and wherein the deflectable feature and the interaction feature are arranged such that, when the clutch member and the drive member are moved relative to one another from the first relative position into the second relative position, the deflectable feature and the interaction feature mechanically interact in order to deflect the deflectable feature. |
| US10702659B2 |
Dosing assembly for drug delivery device with different leads and multi-start thread section
The present invention is generally directed to an assembly for a drug delivery device comprising a first threaded member (50, 50′), a second threaded member (40, 60′) with a longitudinal axis and a thread (61), having at least two consecutive portions (62, 63, 64) with different leads. The first threaded member (50, 50′) and the second threaded member (40, 60′) are adapted and arranged to rotate with respect to one another about the longitudinal axis of the second threaded member (40, 60′) during dose setting operation of the assembly, the first threaded member (50, 50′) thereby being axially displaced along the second threaded member (40, 60′) from a start position to an end position with respect to the second threaded member (40, 60′) due to the mechanical cooperation of the first threaded member (50, 50′) with the thread (61). According to the invention, a fast portion (62, 64) of the thread (61), having a greater lead than a slow portion (63) of the thread (61), comprises a multi-start thread and the slow portion (63) comprises less starts than the fast portion (62, 64). The invention is further directed to a drug delivery device for setting and dispensing a number of user variable doses of a medicament comprising such an assembly. |
| US10702657B2 |
Information provider assembly and medicament delivery device comprising the same
The present invention relates to an information provider assembly to be used with a medicament delivery device for providing status information of the medicament delivery device, which medicament delivery device is provided with a medicament dose setting mechanism, the information provider assembly comprising a housing designed to be releasibly connectable to said medicament delivery device, the information provider assembly further comprising a measuring unit capable of measuring the position of a measuring surface on said medicament delivery device, which measuring surface is moved as the medicament dose setting mechanism is operated. The invention is characterized in that the measuring unit is capable of measuring the measuring surface before and after operation of the dose setting mechanism, when said housing is connected, wherein the difference in positioning of the first reference points before and after operation of the dose setting mechanism constitutes information regarding set and delivered dose of medicament. |
| US10702656B2 |
Plunger locking assembly for a fat transfer syringe
A plunger locking assembly is provided for a syringe which has a barrel and a plunger. The barrel has a closed end with a cannula connector, an open end bounded by a peripheral lip and a barrel longitudinal axis extending between the closed end and the open end. The plunger has a plunger inner end, a plunger outer end and a plunger longitudinal axis extending between the plunger inner end and the plunger outer end. The plunger is slidably displacable within the barrel to different longitudinal lock positions and the barrel and plunger longitudinal axes are coextensive with one another. The plunger locking assembly includes a main body and a plunger locking mechanism. The main body has an inner end, an outer end and a main body longitudinal axis and is adapted to engage the plunger. The plunger locking mechanism is positioned on the main body and is adapted to lock the plunger at a fixed longitudinal lock position within the barrel to prevent further slidable displacement of the plunger into the barrel. |
| US10702654B2 |
Applicator system and method for flowable compositions
Described are applicators having a plunger with a plunger body, and a tube having a receptacle end for insertion of the plunger, and a connector end formed of flexible plastic material having a bull-nose shape. As an example, the plunger body can include a viewing window. As another example, the connector end has an internal surface that is free of threaded connectors. The connector end can also have a snap-fit coupling design to couple to a snap-fit nozzle. The snap-fit nozzle can be connected to an adaptor cap or an administering tool of a metering dispenser. |
| US10702652B2 |
Injection device
An injection device is provided having a housing with a plunger stop block and a cartridge assembly for holding a fluid. The cartridge assembly has a plunger that has an injection needle. A main spring assembly having a main spring and a plate having first and second support arms is positioned in the housing. A release component is positioned in the housing and includes a release ring having teeth with sliding surfaces, and the release ring defines first and second release slots. An actuator having an actuator ring from which actuator rods extend is positioned in the housing. The actuator rods can engage the sliding surfaces of the teeth, such that when a force is applied to the actuator ring the release component rotates and releases the main spring, and this causes the plunger to contact the plunger stop block and drive fluid out of the injection needle. |
| US10702651B2 |
Auto-injector
An auto-injector for delivering a liquid medicament comprising: a housing arranged to contain a syringe with a piston for sealing the syringe and displacing the medicament, the housing having a distal end and a proximal end intended to be applied against an injection site; a plunger unit arranged between the piston and the distal end of the housing, the plunger unit comprising a threaded internal surface for receiving and engaging a threaded rod element; and a tensioned elastic element fixed to the threaded rod element, the elastic element and the threaded rod element being fixed against rotation in an initial state, wherein when the elastic element is rotationally released, the threaded rod element rotates in a first direction, causing the plunger unit to translate towards the proximal end of the housing and thereby pushing the piston towards the proximal end of the housing to displace the medicament. |
| US10702649B2 |
Combination fluid instillation and negative pressure dressing
Some illustrative embodiments of an instillation assembly for treating a tissue site may include a fluid distribution lumen and a fluid hub that may define a fluid instillation pathway. The fluid distribution lumen may be defined by a first film layer and a second film layer, and the fluid hub may be positioned in fluid communication with the fluid distribution lumen. The instillation assembly may be used in combination with a reduced-pressure assembly that may define a reduced-pressure pathway separate from the fluid instillation pathway. |
| US10702647B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for removing circulating tumor cells from blood
Filtering systems, methods, and devices, particularly adapted for apheresis of cellular bodies and more specifically for apheresis of circulating tumor cell bodies (CTCs) employs a cross-flow channel. Systems and methods as well as devices for such a system are described. Embodiments include a cylindrical filter that employs a thin micro-machined porous filter membrane with a regular array of pores and reliably pass blood while trapping CTCs. |
| US10702643B2 |
Device and method for regulating and presetting the pump rate of blood pumps
For regulating and presetting the pump rate of a blood pump, a device and a method are configured for monitoring blood pressure values upstream and/or downstream from the blood pump. The monitored values, or another value formed from the monitored values, are compared with a limit value, which depends on an operating parameter or a pump parameter of the blood pump. In violation of the limit value, the pump rate of the blood pump is modified to such an extent, or a new pump rate is determined, such that the limit value is no longer violated or the degree of violation is reduced. |
| US10702640B2 |
Systems and methods for expression of breast milk
Disclosed herein are improved devices, systems, and methods for the expression and collection of breast milk, such as human breast milk. A breast shield assembly for expression of breast milk may comprise a breast interface and an actuatable assembly interface fluidly coupled with a tube, wherein the breast interface is configured to engage the breast and the actuatable assembly interface is configured to removably couple to an actuatable assembly. The breast shield assembly may comprise an enclosed fluid reservoir extending between the breast interface and the actuatable assembly interface, the fluid reservoir physically separated from the expressed breast milk and filled with a driving fluid comprising a liquid. The breast shield assembly may further comprise a fill port configured to allow addition or removal of the driving fluid to or from the fluid reservoir. |
| US10702634B2 |
Devices and methods for managing chest drainage
Disclosed is a chest drainage system which reduces or eliminates pooling of blood/liquid and/or clogging/clotting in the drainage tube. Generally, the chest drainage system continuously monitors chest tube status and clears pooled liquid when necessary to restore negative pressure to the chest. The system may include a valve device which is located between the patient's chest tube and drainage tube and may be used with any standard chest tube. The chest drainage system also includes a controller for monitoring the pressure at or near the valve device and/or at or near the suction device, and possibly a pump for assisting in clearance of pooled liquid and/or clots. The controller may also control the valve device and/or suction device in response to pressure signals. |
| US10702633B2 |
Method of manufacturing intramedullary nails made of chitosan for long bones fractures treatment
The method, characterized in that, the powdered chitosan is dissolved in water to obtain a 5% solution, into which a 70-90% acetic acid is added and after the formation of the blank intramedullary nail and carrying a coagulating bath and neutralization bath it is subjected to a crosslinking bath in a solution formed from 0.5 to 2% of sodium tri-polyphosphate and 0.5% to 3% Na3PO4 for 24 to 48 hours in temperature of 50° C. to 140° C. and then it is subjected to the drying process, for a period of 6 to 10 days, and finally the surface of the blank is treated to form the intramedullary nail. The surface treatment is carried out until the surface of the intramedullary nail contains at least 20%-40% of the pore of the depth of 0.1 mm to 1 mm. |
| US10702632B2 |
Medical tube article
The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermo-curing polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer. |
| US10702626B2 |
Method for preparing superabsorbent polymer and superabsorbent polymer
The present invention relates to a method for preparing superabsorbent polymer that has antibacterial activity, in which the basic properties of superabsorbent polymer are maintained or improved, and may exhibits excellent bacterial proliferation inhibition effect, and superabsorbent polymer prepared thereby. The preparation method of superabsorbent polymer comprises the steps of: forming base polymer powder using hydogel polymer comprising crosslinked polymer, and then, surface crosslinking the base polymer powder using a surface crosslinking solution comprising a surface crosslinking agent and cuprous oxide, wherein the cuprous oxide is included in the content of 0.001 to 2.5 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the base polymer powder. |
| US10702622B2 |
System and method for application controlled fragrance generation
A system and method for application controlled fragrance generation are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: receiving a fragrance trigger from an application, the fragrance trigger being associated with a particular fragrance that corresponds to an event, action, image, sound, or gesture depicted in the application, determining a temperature needed to cause the particular fragrance to be emitted from a fragrance cartridge; and causing a thermal element to heat the fragrance cartridge to the determined temperature. |
| US10702621B1 |
Door mat
The door mat is a dry disinfection apparatus. The door mat comprises a pedestal, a sheeting pad, and a disinfecting substance. The disinfecting substance forms a coating on the sheeting pad. The sheeting pad mounts on the pedestal. The door mat is used by having a person step on the sheeting pad of the door mat during the normal walking process. The disinfecting substance chemically reacts with microorganisms found on the exterior surface of the footwear (or foot) placed on the sheeting pad. This chemical reaction mitigates the risk of subsequent contamination. |
| US10702617B2 |
Antimicrobial backlit device
Antimicrobial backlit devices and methods are provided. In one example embodiment, a device includes a backlight system configured to provide backlight for a display screen of the device. The backlight system includes one or more HINS light sources configured to emit HINS light and one or more non-HINS light sources configured to emit non-HINS light. The device further includes one or more control devices configured to control operation of the one or more HINS light sources and the one or more non-HINS light sources according to one or more light control profiles. |
| US10702616B2 |
Sterilizing cabinet with tilted floor
Methods and apparatus for sterilization are presented. An apparatus includes a sterilizing cabinet assembly including a cabinet having an access port and a bottom, the bottom configurable to induce a condensate to flow on the bottom to a vent port. The apparatus further includes a door connected to the cabinet, the door moveable between an open position permitting passage through the access port to an interior of the cabinet and a closed position precluding passage through the access port. The apparatus also includes at least one of the cabinet and the door having the vent port, and a filter overlying the vent port and forming a sealed interface with an adjacent portion of the one of the cabinet and the door. |
| US10702615B2 |
Non-contact ultrasound germicide apparatus
An apparatus for sterilization of objects or materials comprises an enclosure for containing a gaseous atmosphere; an acoustically transparent platform located within the enclosure for supporting the objects or materials to be sterilized; one or more non-contact ultrasound transducers positioned within the enclosure and spaced from the platform; and an electric power amplifier for exciting the one or more transducers. |
| US10702613B2 |
Isotope preparation method
The present invention provides a method for the purification of 227Th from a mixture comprising 227Th and 223Ra, said method comprising: i) preparing a first solution comprising a mixture of 227Th and 223Ra ions dissolved in an aqueous solution of first mineral acid; ii) loading said first solution onto a strong base anion exchange resin; iii) eluting 223Ra from said strong base anion exchange resin using a second mineral acid in an aqueous solution; iv) optionally rinsing said strong base anion exchange resin using a first aqueous medium; v) eluting 227Th from said strong base anion exchange resin using a third mineral acid in an aqueous solution whereby to generate a second solution comprising 227Th. The invention further provides a purified 227Th solution, a corresponding pharmaceutical formulation and methods of treatment of neoplastic disease. |
| US10702609B2 |
T cell receptors and immune therapy using the same
The present invention pertains to antigen recognizing constructs against tumor associated antigens (MAGEA1). The invention in particular provides novel T cell receptor (TCR) based molecules which are selective and specific for the tumor expressed antigen of the invention. The TCR of the invention, and TAA binding fragments derived therefrom, are of use for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of TAA expressing cancerous diseases. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen recognizing constructs of the invention, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen recognizing constructs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention. |
| US10702604B2 |
Lipid nanocapsules comprising a retinoid, nanodispersion and composition containing the same, process for preparing the same and use thereof in dermatology
Lipid nanocapsules are described that include at least one irritating active ingredient, and more specifically a retinoid in solubilized form. Also described, are nanodispersions and pharmaceutical compositions including the same and methods of producing the same. The use of the pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of dermatological pathologies is also described. |
| US10702602B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam and/or rizatriptan in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of pain such as migraine, arthritis, and other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating pain, such as migraine, comprising administering meloxicam and rizatriptan to a human being suffering from pain, such as migraine. For migraine, these methods may be particularly useful when the meloxicam and rizatriptan are administered while the human being is suffering from an acute attack of migraine pain or migraine aura. In some embodiments, the combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan may be administered in a manner that results in a Tmax of meloxicam of 3 hours or less. |
| US10702599B2 |
HPIV3 RNA vaccines
The disclosure relates to respiratory virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccines and combination vaccines, as well as methods of using the vaccines and compositions comprising the vaccines. |
| US10702597B2 |
CHIKV RNA vaccines
Aspects of the disclosure relate to nucleic acid vaccines. The vaccines include one or more RNA polynucleotides having an open reading frame encoding one or more Chikungunya antigen(s), one or more Zika virus antigens, and one or more Dengue antigens. Methods for preparing and using such vaccines are also described. |
| US10702596B2 |
Polysaccharide purification for vaccine production using lytic enzymes, tangential flow filtration, and multimode chromatography
An improved, cost effective and shortened process of purification of the capsular polysaccharide of S. pneumoniae, Group B Streptococcus, H. influenzae, S. typhoid and N. meningitidis is disclosed. The process includes a cocktail of enzyme treatment, tangential flow filtration, and multimodal chromatography purification. For Gram-negative bacteria, endotoxin removal process involves endotrap HD resin. This shortened process achieved the purity required by WHO/EP/BP for the use in human vaccine preparation, with simple steps and higher yield as compared to conventional processes. The steps of the process avoid use of organic solvents such as, for example, alcohol, phenol, and ultracentrifugation that are otherwise expensive and time consuming to perform, and/or health hazards for commercial use. This process disclosed is also simple, efficient, non-toxic, easy to scale-up, and environmentally friendly. |
| US10702594B2 |
Dried saponin liposomal composition
Described herein is the formulation of immunogenic or vaccine compositions comprising neutral lipid liposome based adjuvants, where the composition is suitable for lyophilisation. In particular, the invention relates to lyophilised forms of such immunogenic or vaccine compositions wherein both the immunogen or vaccine antigen and the adjuvant are present in one and the same vial, as well as to the formulation and manufacture of lyophilised forms of such immunogenic or vaccine composition. |
| US10702593B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against NHL and other cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10702590B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating thyroid disease
The present disclosure relates to a compound and method of using such compound, preferably in the form of a dietary supplement that, when administered, is capable of treating thyroid disease and various thyroid-related disorders, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The unique combination of the composition is preferably administered orally via acid resistant or enteric-coated capsule, soft gel or tablet. The composition is preferably comprised of at least Catalase, Reduced Glutathione, Acetylated Glutathione, DPP-IV protease enzyme, Pepsin, Bromelain, Pancreatin, Vitamin D, and Selenium. The composition can further comprise a palliative agent, and can be provided in specific dosages or administered in forms besides those listed above. |
| US10702589B2 |
Compositions and methods of treating neurological disorder and stress-induced conditions
The present disclosure provides the use of Akr1b8, an agonist of Akr1b8, Akr1B10, or an agonist of Akr1B10 in methods and compositions for the treatment of neurological disorders and stress-induced conditions. Methods of increasing the levels of 5Thr3a on neuronal cells is also provided by contacting the neuronal cells with Akr1b8, an agonist of Akr1b8, Akr1B10, or an agonist of Akr1B10. |
| US10702586B2 |
Methods for treating diseases mediated by ErbB4-positive pro-inflammatory macrophages
Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating disease-states associated with presence of increased number of ErbB4+ pro-inflammatory macrophages in a subject in need thereof. The methods include providing an activator of ErbB4 and administering a therapeutically effective amount of the activator to the subject. The compositions include an activator of ErbB4. In one embodiment, the activation of ErbB4 is Neuregulin-4. |
| US10702584B2 |
Method for preparing a bone protein preparation and a bone protein preparation
The present invention provides a method for preparing a bone protein preparation which contains for example growth factors. The present invention also provides a bone protein preparation obtained by the method and paste, putty, pellet, disc, block, granule, osteogenic device or pharmaceutical composition containing said bone protein preparation. |
| US10702579B2 |
Products and methods using soy peptides to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels
Controlled studies demonstrate that products and related methods using soy related peptides lower total and LDL cholesterol levels in individuals. In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a product containing an effective amount of lunasin peptides that lowers cholesterol levels in an individual that consumes the lunasin peptides is provided. In another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a composition containing an effective amount of lunasin peptides or lunasin peptide derivatives and one or more enzyme inhibitors is provided. In a related exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for lowering or reducing cholesterol levels in an individual is provided where a product containing an effective amount of lunasin peptides to an individual is provided and a claim that the product lowers or reduces cholesterol, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol or lipid levels in an individual that consumes the composition is made. |
| US10702569B2 |
Compositions and methods for treatment of pain
The present invention relates to a homeopathic formulation comprising dilutions of Arnica, Calendula, Echinacea, Hypericum, Silver, Sulfur, Thiosinaminum, Urtica, and methods for treating pain, inflammation, scar tissue, itching/pruritus and infection using same. |
| US10702560B2 |
Antibiotic sensitive Bacillus strains having antimicrobial effect against E. coli and Clostridium perfringens and having high sporulation capacity
A Bacillus strain characterized by (i): sensitivity for ampicillin, vancomycin, gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol antimicrobial activity against E. coli and Clostridium perfringens; and (iii) a sporulation percentage of at least 80 when measured after 2 days of incubation. The invention further relates to a method for selecting such strains. Many of the identified strains according to the invention are of the species Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Some of the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens were further identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. amyloliquefaciens whereas others were identified as amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum. A Bacillus strain of the invention may be used as a feed additive to animal feed where it has a probiotic effect. |
| US10702558B2 |
Therapeutic treatment of skin disease with recombinant commensal skin microorganisms
The invention relates to methods for treating or preventing abnormal skin conditions in a human in need thereof, comprising administering a cell culture composition comprising a living culture of bacteria comprising at least one engineered strain that produces a recombinant polypeptide for therapeutic treatment of the abnormal skin condition. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, as the active principle, engineered microorganisms expressing non-vaccinogenic pharmacologically active recombinant therapeutic polypeptides in order to treat or prevent abnormal skin conditions. |
| US10702557B2 |
Combined external medicine for treating prostate diseases
The invention provides a combined external medicine for treating prostate diseases and a method using the same. The combined external medicine includes a pre-immune composition comprising multi-immune powder and a noble bottle tree decoction, a lesion active composition comprising the multi-immune powder and a first medical decoction prepared from a first Chinese medical composition for treating prostate diseases, and a double rib active composition comprising the multi-immune powder and a second medical decoction prepared from a second Chinese medical composition for conditioning liver and kidney. The method includes applying the pre-immune composition on skin of lesion part and skin of the left and right ribs; waiting for 5-10 minutes; applying the lesion active composition and the double rib active composition on the skin of the lesion part and skin of the left and right ribs; and airing for 10-40 minutes. |
| US10702552B2 |
SiRNA of human IL-6 and recombinant expression CAR-T vector and their construction methods and applications
Provided are a siRNA of the human interleukin 6, a recombinant expression CAR-T vector, and a construction method and a use thereof. The siRNA can be used in the treatment of acute B-cell lymphocytic leukemia with CAR19-T for eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), and can also be used for alleviating the CRS symptoms caused by treating tumours with CAR-T and even can also be used for alleviating CRS caused by other types of treatment. |
| US10702550B1 |
Synthesis of olive leaf extract silver nanoparticles
The olive leaf extract silver nanoparticles may be synthesized by extracting olive leaves and using the extract to synthesize AgNPs. Olive leaves may be washed, dried, and ground to a powder. The olive leaf powder may be mixed with a first solvent to form a first olive leaf extract. The first olive leaf extract may then be separated and/or concentrated by centrifugation and filtration to form a filtrate. The filtrate may be evaporated to form a residue. The residue may then be resuspended in ethanol to form a second olive leaf extract. The second olive leaf extract may be mixed with AgNO3 to form a mixture including the AgNPs. |
| US10702549B2 |
Methods for treating skin irritation
The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solutions, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, and treating skin irritations, among other uses. |
| US10702540B2 |
Methods and compositions for treating cancer
Methods and compositions for treating cancer are described herein. More particularly, the methods for treating cancer comprise administering a 17α-hydroxylase/C17, 20-lyase inhibitor, such as abiraterone acetate (i.e., 3β-acetoxy-17-(3-pyridyl) androsta-5, 16-diene), in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent such as an anti-cancer agent or a steroid. Furthermore, disclosed are compositions comprising a 17α-hydroxylase/C17, 20-lyase inhibitor, and at least one additional therapeutic agent, such as an anti-cancer agent or a steroid. |
| US10702538B2 |
Ship inhibition to induce activation of natural killer cells
The present invention relates to the use of SHIP1 inhibitors and pan-SHIP1/2 inhibitors in various methods, including, without limitation, a method of inhibiting SHIP to induce broad activation of natural killer (NK) cells to treat various diseases. |
| US10702537B2 |
Devices and methods of treating methamphetamine addiction and medical and behavioral consequences of methamphetamine use and of HIV infection
A method of treating a condition of in a human patient comprising pharmacologically activating a translocator protein of 18 kDa (TSPO), wherein the condition is one of a chronic methamphetamine addiction, a medical consequence of methamphetamine use; a behavioral consequence of methamphetamine use, an HIV associated cognitive motor disorder, an HIV-associated neurodegenerative disorder, and a neuroinflammatory response. |
| US10702533B2 |
Treatment of conditions through pharmacological modulation of the autonomic nervous system
Methods are provided for treating a subject for a condition caused by an abnormality in the subject's autonomic nervous system. In accordance with the subject methods, at least a portion of a subject's autonomic nervous system is pharmacologically modulated with at least one beta-blocker in a manner that is effective to treat the subject for the condition. The subject methods find use in the treatment of a variety of different conditions, where such conditions include various disease conditions. Also provided are systems and kits for use in practicing the subject methods. |
| US10702532B2 |
Nucleotide analogs
Disclosed herein, inter alia, are acyclic nucleotide analogs and methods of using an acyclic nucleotide analog for treating and/or ameliorating a papillomavirus infection. |
| US10702530B2 |
Screening method
The invention discloses a screening method for the identification of new compounds for use in the treatment of cancer. |
| US10702529B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating insomnia
In the present invention, compound such as (1R,2S)-2-(((2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy)methyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamide have been found to be potent orexin receptor antagonists, and may be useful in the treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia, as well as for other therapeutic uses. |
| US10702524B2 |
Use of a compound in repairing nerve injury
The present invention falls within the field of medical technology, and in particular relates to the use of a compound as shown in formula (I). In particular, the present invention relates to the use of the compound as shown in formula (I) in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating a nerve injury, or relieving a nerve injury-associated symptom, and further relates to the use thereof in the preparation of a healthcare product for protecting an injured nerve and/or improving motor function. After a nerve injury has occurred, the compound can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokine, decrease the level of apoptosis, promote the survival of neuron, inhibit the formation of glial scar, and has a significant effect in promoting the recovery of motor function. |
| US10702522B2 |
Methods and compositions for sleep disorders and other disorders
Use of particular substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carboline compounds as pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the treatment of one or more disorders involving the 5-HT2A, SERT and/or dopamine D2 pathways are disclosed. In addition, the compounds may be combined with other therapeutic agents for the treatment of one or more sleep disorders, depression, psychosis, dyskinesias, and/or Parkinson's disease or any combinations. |
| US10702518B2 |
TAF1 inhibitors for the therapy of cancer
The present invention relates to lactam derivatives of formula (I) for use as medicaments as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, particularly for use as inhibitors of the bromodomain-containing protein TAF1 (i.e., transcription initiation factor TFIID subunit 1) and for use in the treatment or prevention of cancer. |
| US10702517B2 |
Bromodomain inhibitor
Described herein is the bromodomain inhibitor 4-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-5-methylsulfonylphenyl]-2-methylisoquinolin-1-one, including crystalline forms, amorphous forms, solvates, and hydrates thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that include this bromodomain inhibitor. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises 4-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-5-methylsulfonylphenyl]-2-methylisoquinolin-1-one that has been processed by micronization or spray dried dispersion. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition further comprises at least one polymer. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises a solid polymer matrix comprising 4-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-5-methylsulfonylphenyl]-2-methylisoquinolin-1-one and at least one polymer. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 4-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-5-methylsulfonylphenyl]-2-methylisoquinolin-1-one are useful for the treatment of cancer or neoplastic disease. |
| US10702510B2 |
Compositions and methods for reducing muscle contraction
Disclosed herein are methods of reducing muscle contraction in a diaphragm or peripheral muscle(s) of a patient sufficient to permit a surgical procedure. The methods may comprise the step of administering an oxime or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject in need thereof in an amount sufficient to achieve said reduced muscle contraction/neuromuscular blockade. Kits and articles of manufacture comprising a container having a label and a composition are also disclosed. |
| US10702496B2 |
Method of using a composition for enhancing newborn infant cognitive, brain and/or CNS development
Disclosed are methods of using nutritional compositions generally, and infant formulas specifically, to improve cognitive, brain and/or central nervous system development in an individual. The nutritional compositions include a combination of RRR-alpha tocopherol acetate, non-RRR-alpha-tocopherol stereoisomers, fat, and protein. The amount of non-RRR alpha tocopherol stereoisomers in the nutritional compositions is limited. |
| US10702492B2 |
PPARα activator, pharmaceutical composition, food and drink, food additive, supplement and method of manufacturing the same
The invention provides a novel PPARα activator, a pharmaceutical composition, a food or a drink, a food additive, a supplement and a method of producing these products. The PPARα activator includes an extract of a koji that contains 9-hydroxy-10,12-octadecadienoic acid (9-HODE: 10E, 12E) or an active fraction of the extract, as an active ingredient. |
| US10702491B2 |
Soap compositions and methods
Natural soap compositions and methods of manufacturing the same having anti-microbial properties for treating and preventing diaper rash and other microbial infections. The soap compositions may contain one or more fatty acids with carbon length ranging from four (C4) to twenty-two (C22) and/or natural fatty acid mixtures of coconut oil, olive oil, and/or tall oil fatty acids which are saponified with lye. The saponification lye may be sodium or potassium hydroxide. In preferred embodiments, the soap compositions contain at least one of sodium or potassium caprate, sodium or potassium caprylate, or mixtures thereof, especially 55:45% caprylate to caprate. The soap compositions are effective at treating or preventing diaper rashes and other microbial infections associated with Candida albicans (Ca—yeast), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Psa—a Gram negative bacteria), Staphylococcus aureus (Sa—a Gram positive bacteria), and Aspergillus niger (An—a mold). |
| US10702487B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for prevention of diet induced obesity
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition/formulation for the prevention of diet induced obesity. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition/formulation comprising a synergistic combination of Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) and other natural ingredients can be used for treatment of obesity and its related disorders associated with fat metabolism like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This can also be helpful in controlling obesity by way of maintaining body weight. The invention also provides various formulations and methods of preparing the same. |
| US10702484B2 |
Use of 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-(2,4,6-trihydroxy-phenyl) propan-1-one
The present invention concerns the use of 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one for masking, reducing or suppressing an unpleasant taste impression, preferably bitter, sour and/or astringent taste impression of unpleasant-tasting substances or mixture of substances, preferably bitter-, sour-, and/or astringent-tasting substances or mixtures of substances, and in particular the bitter taste impression of bitter-tasting substances, and/or modulating the taste impressions selected from the group consisting of cooling, umami, fruity and spicy notes of cooling-, umami-, fruity- or spicy-tasting substances or mixture of substances, and simultaneously intensifying the sweet-taste impression of sweet-tasting substances or mixtures of substances or both sweet- and bitter-tasting tasting substances or mixture of substances. |
| US10702483B2 |
Janus particles and application thereof
The present invention provides Janus particles and a novel vesicle. In particular, the novel vesicle comprises a plurality of the Janus particles. The Janus particles have symmetric and asymmetric stretching vibrations of CH2 at about 2920 and 2850 cm−1, each with a shoulder, in Fourier transform infrared spectrum. |
| US10702481B2 |
Systems and methods for the fabrication of tablets, including pharmaceutical tablets
Systems and methods for fabricating ingestible pharmaceutical tablets are provided. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of manufacturing tablets of different dosages without the need to fluidically connect or disconnect unit operations when switching from a tablet having a first dosage to a tablet having a second, different dosage. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of manufacturing compositionally tablets, e.g., tablets with different active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). |
| US10702479B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulation comprising sembragiline
The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulation in form of a film-coating tablet comprising sembragiline or a salt thereof. |
| US10702476B2 |
Microparticle formulations of adenosine receptor antagonists for treating cancer
The invention provides compositions comprising microparticles wherein the microparticles comprise at least one adenosine 2a receptor antagonist (A2ARA), at least one pharmaceutically acceptable polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable negatively charged agent wherein the microparticles optionally have a highly negative zeta potential of less than about −40 mV. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of the microparticles of the invention and methods of using the compositions of the invention to enhance an immune response in a patient in need thereof and as anti-cancer immunotherapy. |
| US10702473B2 |
Liposome formulation for delivery of Wnt signal pathway inhibitor
A liposome formulation for delivery of Wnt signal pathway inhibitor is provided herein, which comprises lipid molecules and Wnt signal pathway inhibitor, wherein the liposome formulation is prepared through following steps: (1) providing an aqueous solution of the Wnt signal pathway inhibitor and providing an alcoholic solution of the lipid molecules, (2) mixing the aqueous solution of the Wnt signal pathway inhibitor and the alcoholic solution of the lipid molecules, (3) removing alcohol solvent to obtain the liposome formulation with Wnt signal pathway inhibitor encapsulated therein. |
| US10702471B2 |
Preservative free pharmaceutical compositions for ophthalmic administration
The present invention relates to a preservative-free, aqueous solution in the form of eye drops packed in a container that ensures stability of the product, ideal eye drop volume and reduced drop volume variability and provides efficient dispensing. |
| US10702468B2 |
Tea massage oil, preparation method therefor and application thereof
The present invention, belonging to the field of daily skin care products, discloses a tea massage oil, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. The tea massage oil is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 40-87 parts of ethyl-esterified tea oil, 5-15 parts of oregano oil, 2-12 parts of melaleuca alternifolia oil, 2-10 parts of pumpkin seed oil, 2-10 parts of prickly pear seed oil, 1-10 parts of passion fruit seed oil, and 1-5 parts of nano germanium oxide. The method comprises: evenly mixing the ethyl-esterified tea oil, the oregano oil, the melaleuca alternifolia oil, the pumpkin seed oil, the prickly pear seed oil, the passion fruit seed oil, and the nano germanium oxide, so as to obtain the tea massage oil. The tea massage oil can eliminate fatigue, achieve a men's health-care function, remove scars, and achieve a far-infrared skin activating function. |
| US10702465B2 |
Oral care formulation and method for the removal of tartar and plaque from teeth
An oral care formulation and method for removing tartar and plaque from the teeth, gums, and oral cavity is disclosed. The oral care formulation can take the form of a toothpaste, gel, wash, rinse, soak, spray, chewing gum, dental floss, or other suitable delivery system, containing a therapeutically effective amount of dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) (or equivalent or analog thereof) and chlorine dioxide (ClO2) for removal of tartar and plaque. |
| US10702464B2 |
Method for treating hair fibers
A hair fiber treating method not containing a fixing step, comprising, applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition, free of ceramide, comprising at least one reducing agent; and raising the temperature of the hair fibers using a heating iron at temperature of at least 60° C., wherein the temperature of the hair fibers are raised before or after the hair fibers are optionally rinsed. |
| US10702462B2 |
Oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least one specific mixture of nonionic surfactants, a wax comprising at least one ester and a water-soluble polysaccharide
The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: A) a continuous aqueous phase and B) an oily phase dispersed in the said aqueous phase and comprising at least one hydrocarbon-based oil; C) at least one mixture consisting of: i) at least one nonionic surfactant containing a saturated linear hydrocarbon-based chain comprising at least 16 carbon atoms, the said surfactant being other than a fatty alcohol, and ii) at least one fatty alcohol in pure form containing at least 16 carbon atoms or a mixture consisting exclusively of fatty alcohols containing at least 16 carbon atoms; D) at least one wax with a melting point of greater than 45° C. comprising one or more C40-C70 ester compounds and not comprising any C20-C39 ester compounds, in an amount from 1 to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition and E) at least one water-soluble polysaccharide; the said composition having a viscosity, measured at 25° C. with a Rheomat RM 180 viscometer at 200 s−1 at room temperature with a No. 3 or No. 4 spindle after 10 minutes, ranging from 1500 mPa·s to 12 000 mPa·s and preferably from 2000 mPa·s to 8000 mPa·s. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating and/or caring for human keratin materials, characterized in that it consists in applying to the surface of the keratin material a composition as defined previously. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating human perspiration and/or perspiration-related body odour, which consists in applying to the surface of a human keratin material a composition as defined previously comprising at least one deodorant active agent and/or one antiperspirant active agent. |
| US10702458B2 |
Compositions comprising micropigments
The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising at least one inorganic micropigment and a cetyl phosphate surfactant mixture consisting essentially of mono- and/or dicetyl esters of phosphoric acid or salts thereof and cetylalcohol and inorganic phosphate and heavy metals and water, characterized in that the surfactant mixture contains no organochlorine impurities and has an inorganic phosphate content of less than 0.7 wt.-% and a heavy metal content of less than 12 ppm. |
| US10702455B2 |
Gel composition, sheet, and production method therefor
Provided is a gel composition including a partial degradation product of the galactose moiety of galactoxyloglucan, a compound that is a mixture of one kind or two or more kinds selected from magnesium salt, calcium salt, aluminum salt, and sodium salt, and an aqueous solvent. |
| US10702450B2 |
Chest compression devices, systems, and methods
A percussive pulsing therapy device configured for delivering pulsating or intermittent airflow to a patient device, such as a patient vest. The percussive pulsed air device may have an airflow generator for controlling amplitude of the percussive pulsed air and a pulse frequency control module for controlling frequency of the percussive pulsed air. In some embodiments, the pulse frequency control module may have a rotatable fan blade, such as a circular fan blade having one or more cutout portions. In some embodiments, the rotating fan blade may have one or more channels configured to redirect percussive pulsed air. Moreover, a percussive pulsed air device of the present disclosure may have a dampening element flowably coupled to an inlet of the pulse frequency control module. In some embodiments, at least one inlets of the pulse frequency control module may be arranged on a different airflow plane than one or more outlets. |
| US10702443B2 |
Massage device
A massage device includes a base, a drive unit, and a transmission unit. The drive unit is coupled to the base. The transmission unit is disposed at one side of the base. The drive unit includes a drive member to drive a rotary shaft for driving massage members. One end of the rotary shaft is provided with a unidirectional bearing and a first bevel gear. The unidirectional bearing is able to control the rotation of the first bevel gear. The transmission unit includes two positioning blocks and a worm shaft connected between the two positioning blocks. The worm shaft is provided with a second bevel gear and a movable member thereon. The first bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear. When the first bevel gear is rotated, the second bevel gear is driven to link other parts so that the drive unit can slide on the base. |
| US10702441B2 |
Ball screw and tensile member exoskeleton joint actuation device
An exoskeleton includes first and second supports coupled to an exoskeleton wearer, a joint connecting the first support to the second support and an actuator. The actuator includes a ball screw, a ball nut assembly coupled to the ball screw and first and second tensile members. The ball nut assembly has first and second cord reactors. The first tensile member is routed through the first cord reactor, and the second tensile member is routed through the second cord reactor. Movement of the ball nut assembly along the ball screw in a first direction causes the second support to move relative to the first support in a first rotational direction about the joint. Movement of the ball nut assembly along the ball screw in a second direction causes the second support to move relative to the first support in a second rotational direction about the joint. |
| US10702436B2 |
Relocation modules and methods for surgical field
Examples of a module for housing unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment for use during surgery. The module can include a lower section and a tower-like upper section. The lower section can house unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment. The tower-like upper section can be located on top of the lower section. A water-resistant cowling can enclose at least a portion of the lower section and the tower-like upper section. A cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be protectively housed within the tower-like upper section. The cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be configured to emerge upward from a top of the tower-like upper section to substantially seat itself on the top of the tower-like upper section when activated allowing the ultraviolet-C light to disinfect the patient and staff-contacting upper surfaces of the equipment in the operating room. |
| US10702435B2 |
Medical air treatment device
An air treatment device having a flexible air hose, duct or gooseneck member. The air hose, duct or gooseneck member permits an inlet end thereof to be positioned in proximity to a patient so that a negative pressure can be created around the patient so that air can sucked or vacuumed into the system whereupon it is treated as the air flows through the system. |
| US10702426B2 |
Individual pull tab packaging for tampons
Implementations of an individual pull tab packaging for tampons are provided. In some implementations, the individual pull tab packaging for tampons comprises a hollow elongated having a cylindrical shape configured to hold and enclose a tampon in an interior and comprising a top portion and a bottom portion joined together by a separable pull tab to open the interior, wherein the pull tab is configured to be pulled from the top portion and the bottom portion to disjoin the top portion and the bottom portion to open the interior. |
| US10702421B2 |
Medical pressure sock with improved ankle medial pressure and antibacterial function
A medical pressure sock with an antibacterial fabric packing and an adhesive structure is provided. The antibacterial fabric packing is arranged on the inner surface. The adhesive structure is arranged at a position the pressure of which needs to be improved relative to the medial ankle of the lower limb; an adhesive surface connected with the adhesive structure is arranged on one side of the antibacterial fabric packing; the antibacterial fabric packing cross section includes a cross section front side, a cross section intermediate connection layer and a cross section rear side; the cross section intermediate connection layer has a special shape capable of being inserted into the cross section front side and the cross section rear side. The provided medical pressure sock solves the imbalance pressure and the not long-lasting antibacterial time problems of the traditional pressure socks, thus speeding up the recovery process of patients with varicose veins. |
| US10702416B2 |
System for glaucoma treatment
An apparatus (20) includes a probe (36) and a processor (144). The probe is positioned adjacent to an eye (28) of a patient (32) and is configured to irradiate a trabecular meshwork (56) of the eye with one or more optical beams (52). The processor is configured to select one or more target regions (80) of the trabecular meshwork, and to control the probe to irradiate the selected target regions with the optical beams. |
| US10702413B2 |
Leg protector and shoe sole for same
The present disclosure relates to a leg protector. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, disclosed is a leg protector which can protect a wearer's foot and leg and is made of an elastic material, the leg protector comprising: a bottom plate part for supporting a wearer's foot; and a protection part connected to the upper side of the bottom plate part, extending upward therefrom, and formed to cover at least a part of the side and rear portions of the wearer's foot and leg, wherein the protection part includes, on both the left and right sides of the ankle portion thereof, an opening part through which regions corresponding to the wearer's malleoli are exposed to the outside. |
| US10702412B2 |
Orthopedic joint hinge, methods and devices
An orthopedic joint hinge assembly includes a first elongated member, a first coupler attached to the first elongated member and including a first interface surface, a second elongated member, and a second coupler attached to the second elongated member and including a second interface surface. Each of the first and second couplers is constrained to rotate about an axis of rotation. The first and second interface surfaces are offset from the axis of rotation and engage each other to block a relative rotation between the first and second members in a first direction and separate from each other to permit a relative rotation in an opposite direction. |
| US10702405B2 |
Intravascular implants
A radially expandable, tubular stent, includes a first section having a first crush resistance force and a second section have a second crush resistance force, wherein the first crush resistance force is less than the second crush resistance force. The first section is connected to the second section to form a tube, connection of the first and second sections extending in an axial direction of the tube. |
| US10702404B2 |
Methods for bone stabilization
A compression stabilized prosthetic device for a patient having an amputated limb includes a first socket portion for contacting a patient's limb, and a second portion for the attachment of a prosthetic component. The first socket portion has compression portions configured for compressing portions of the patient's limb, and relief portions for receiving other portions of the patient's limb which bulge upon the compression applied by the compression portions. The relief portions may be formed as openings or as enlarged radius portions of the first socket portion. |
| US10702400B2 |
Mechanical exoskeleton wearable apparatus, operation control method and operation control device for the same
A mechanical exoskeleton wearable apparatus and an operation control method as well as an operation control device for the same are provided in the embodiments of the disclosure, so as to enrich usable functionalities of the mechanical exoskeleton wearable apparatus. The mechanical exoskeleton wearable apparatus includes a foot wearable mechanism; a leg wearable mechanism including: shank supports articulated with the foot wearable mechanism, thigh supports articulated with the shank supports, and first stroke regulators articulated with the foot wearable mechanism and the thigh supports respectively at both ends; and a hip support mechanism configured to connect with the thigh supports. Each of the first stroke regulators is configured to be extendable and retractable with a leg action of a user, and an extending or retracting condition thereof is lockable. |
| US10702395B2 |
Microfracture apparatuses and methods
Embodiments of apparatuses and methods for microfracture (e.g., forming a plurality of microfractures in a bone to encourage cartilage regeneration). |
| US10702388B2 |
Constrained dual mobility hip prosthesis
A system includes a constrained acetabular insert, a dual mobility liner, and a femoral head. The constrained acetabular insert has its perimeter extending beyond hemisphere and the dual mobility liner has its perimeter extending beyond hemisphere and configured to tilt and rotate within the constrained acetabular insert. The femoral head is configured to tilt and rotate within the dual mobility liner. The constrained acetabular insert may include a plurality of tabs and the dual mobility liner may include screw threads for receiving the plurality of tabs. |
| US10702385B2 |
Implant for heart valve
A native heart valve includes a first leaflet and a second leaflet. The first and second leaflets are arranged into a double-orifice by using the implant to couple a middle scallop of the first leaflet to a middle scallop of the second leaflet. Using at least one clip controller, each clip is opened by deflecting an arm of the clip away from a midline of the implant, and each clip is closed by deflecting the arm of the clip back toward the midline. The first and second clips are opened and closed independently of each other. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US10702384B2 |
Heart valve regurgitation anchor and delivery tool
A heart valve anchor apparatus may include a body having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The body may include a first radially expandable portion at the proximal portion of the body, a second radially expandable portion at the distal portion of the body, and a root portion extending from the first radially expandable portion to the second radially expandable portion, the root portion having an outer extent. The first radially expandable portion may be configured to self-expand to an outer extent greater than the outer extent of the root portion when radially unconstrained. The second radially expandable portion may be configured to self-expand to an outer extent greater than the outer extent of the root portion when radially unconstrained. In an unstressed configuration, the body may define a longitudinal centerline that extends away from a plane tangent to the root portion. |
| US10702381B2 |
Heart valve remodeling device
A heart valve remodeling device may include a delivery device including an inner shaft slidably disposed over a guidewire and an outer shaft slidably disposed over the inner shaft, and a braided stent fixedly attached to the inner shaft and the outer shaft. The braided stent may be translatable between an elongated configuration and a deployed configuration by movement of the inner shaft relative to the outer shaft. The braided stent may include a valve having two or more leaflets disposed within the braided stent. Adjacent leaflets of the two or more leaflets may form longitudinally-oriented commissures proximate a perimeter of the valve, the commissures being fixedly secured to the braided stent along their length. |
| US10702380B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for heart valve replacement
Prosthetic heart valve devices for percutaneous replacement of native heart valves and associated systems and method are disclosed herein. A prosthetic heart valve device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include a valve support having an upstream end and a downstream end extending around a longitudinal axis and having a cross-sectional shape. The valve support can have an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface is configured to support a prosthetic valve. The device can also include an expandable retainer coupled to the upstream end of the valve support. The retainer can be configured to engage tissue on or near the annulus. In some embodiments, the valve support is mechanically isolated from the retainer such that the cross-sectional shape of the valve support remains sufficiently stable when the retainer is deformed in a non-circular shape by engagement with the tissue. |
| US10702379B2 |
Anti-paravalvular leakage component for a transcatheter valve prosthesis
A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes an expandable tubular stent, a prosthetic valve within the stent, and an anti-paravalvular leakage component coupled to and encircling the tubular stent. The anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a radially-compressible annular scaffold, which is a sinusoidal patterned ring of self-expanding material, and an impermeable membrane extending over the annular scaffold. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which at least segments of the annular scaffold curve radially away from the tubular stent. Alternatively, the anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a plurality of self-expanding segments and an annular sealing element coupled to inner surfaces of the segments. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which the segments curve radially away from the tubular stent and the annular sealing element is positioned between an outer surface of the tubular stent and inner surfaces of the segments. The segments may be orthogonal or oblique to the outer surface of the tubular stent. |
| US10702376B2 |
Extended depth of focus intraocular lens and associated methods
Methods and apparatus involving extended depth of focus IOLs. |
| US10702372B2 |
Reversible anchoring devices
In one embodiment, a reversible anchoring device includes a base having a threaded shaft and an internal passage that extends through the base along a longitudinal direction of the base and a cap having a top surface, a bottom surface, a threaded circular opening formed in the bottom surface adapted to thread onto the threaded shaft of the base, and a suture opening that extends from the top surface of the cap to the threaded circular opening through which a suture can pass. |
| US10702368B2 |
Gallbladder implant and systems and methods for the delivery thereof
A filter device for implantation in a gallbladder, comprising: a filter portion configured to filter gallstones of a certain minimum size to prevent them from exiting the gallbladder through an opening of the gallbladder; a blocking portion configured to push gallstones of a certain minimum size away from an opening of the gallbladder where the blocking portion is located distally from the filter portion with respect to the opening of the gallbladder; and, where the blocking portion and the filter portion do not attach to, or apply expansive radial force on, a wall of the gallbladder. |
| US10702362B2 |
Bracket packaging cartridge and method for clamping bracket
The present disclosure discloses a bracket packaging cartridge and a method for clamping a bracket. The bracket packaging cartridge includes a cartridge body, an inner support and a cover body. A placement cavity is arranged on the cartridge body, the inner support is arranged in the placement cavity, and the inner support is provided with a plurality of bracket placement grooves. The bracket placement groove is used for placing the bracket. The cover body and the cartridge body match each other. The bracket placement groove includes a placement opening portion, a placement side portion and a placement bottom portion. The placement side portion is provided with a retaining protrusion, and the placement bottom portion of the bracket placement groove is inclined. |
| US10702357B2 |
Mold with weakened areas
A mold includes a first section, a second section, and a weakened region that joins the first section to the second section. The weakened region is breakable, deflectable, or deformable in response to a first threshold force to enable the first section to be removed from a shell independently of the second section after the shell is formed over the mold. The first threshold force is less than a second threshold force that would damage or permanently deform the shell. The first section is a first mold of at least a portion of one or more first teeth of a dental arch and the second section is a second mold of at least a portion of one or more second teeth of the dental arch. |
| US10702355B2 |
Apparatus, methods, and compositions for endodontic treatments
Examples of apparatus, methods, and compositions for endodontic treatments are described. The apparatus can include a fluid platform configured to substantially retain fluid in a tooth chamber during treatment. The fluid platform can help maintain fluid circulation in the tooth chamber as fluid flows into and out of the tooth chamber. The apparatus can also include a pressure wave generator configured to generate acoustic waves that can be used for cleaning root canals and tooth surfaces in the tooth chamber. Examples of pressure wave generators include a liquid jet, an electromagnetic energy delivery device, and an ultrasonic device. The fluid can include antiseptic or antibacterial solutions to assist in tooth cleaning. The fluid may be degassed to have a reduced dissolved gas content (compared to non-degassed fluids used in endodontic treatments), which may improve the effectiveness of the pressure wave generation or the cleaning. |
| US10702353B2 |
Surgical visualizations systems and displays
A medical apparatus is configured to provide visualization of a surgical site. The medical apparatus includes an electronic display disposed within a display housing. The medical apparatus includes a display optical system disposed within the display housing, the display optical system comprising a plurality of lens elements disposed along an optical path. The display optical system is configured to receive images from the electronic display. The medical apparatus can include proximal cameras mounted on a frame, the cameras configured to provide a view of a surgical site from outside the surgical site. The display housing can have a height that is larger than its depth. |
| US10702349B2 |
Robotic surgical instrument communication
Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for robotic surgical instrument communication are provided. In general, a surgical tool includes a sensor configured to sense a parameter related to the surgical tool and to wirelessly communicate the sensed data to another device, e.g., another surgical tool. Each of the surgical tool and the other device are configured to be operatively connected to a robotic surgical system and to be controlled by the robotic surgical system. The other device is configured to transmit the data received from the surgical tool to the robotic surgical system. |
| US10702347B2 |
Robotic device with compact joint design and an additional degree of freedom and related systems and methods
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various robotic and/or in vivo medical devices having compact joint configurations and at least three degrees of freedom. Other embodiments relate to various medical device components, including forearms having grasper or cautery end effectors, that can be incorporated into certain robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. |
| US10702342B2 |
Navigation guidance method for complex catheters
A method and system for determining a target location for a medical device having complex geometry relative to an anatomical feature, and for navigating and positioning the medical device at the target location. The system may include a medical device including a treatment element having a centroid, one or more navigation electrodes, and a longitudinal axis and a navigation system in communication with the one or more navigation electrodes, the navigation system including a processing unit. The processing unit may be programmed to define a plane that approximates a surface of the anatomical feature, define a centroid of the anatomical feature, define a vector that is normal to the plane and extends away from the centroid of the anatomical feature, and determine a target location for the treatment element of the medical device based on the vector to assist the user in placing the device for treatment. |
| US10702339B2 |
Method and system for 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. |
| US10702337B2 |
Methods, apparatuses, and systems for the treatment of pulmonary disorders
Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for treating pulmonary tissues via delivery of energy, generally characterized by high voltage pulses, to target tissue using a pulmonary tissue modification system (e.g., an energy delivery catheter system). Example pulmonary tissues include, without limitation, the epithelium (the goblet cells, ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells, and basal cells), lamina propria, submucosa, submucosal glands, basement membrane, smooth muscle, cartilage, nerves, pathogens resident near or within the tissue, or a combination of any of these. The system may be used to treat a variety of pulmonary diseases or disorders such as or associated with COPD (e.g., chronic bronchitis, emphysema), asthma, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), acute bronchitis and/or other pulmonary diseases or disorders. |
| US10702332B2 |
Gap control via overmold teeth and hard stops
A forceps includes an end effector assembly having a stop and a plurality of overmold teeth within at least one jaw member. One (or both) of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a stop molded within an insulative housing, and an insulator plate with the overmold teeth formed from plastic. The overmold teeth extend through openings within a sealing plate and protrude past the tissue sealing surface of the sealing plate. The stop primarily controls the gap distance between opposing jaw members by bearing most of an applied load and the overmold teeth assist in controlling the gap distance by bearing the remaining applied load. |
| US10702325B2 |
Plastics implant revision and removal system
A fracture in a hollow bone is supported temporarily by a rigid plastics implant formed within a balloon within the bone. To assist implant removal, an access port, comprising a hollow cylinder, is inserted through an aperture made in an end of the bone and surrounds a proximal end of the implant. The access port is connected to a source of torsional-mode ultrasonic vibrations to soften the plastic implant and improve engagement between access port and implant. Removal of the ultrasound source allows introduction of a cutting tool through the access port, which guides it to hollow out the implant. The implant then collapses within the balloon and is withdrawn through the access port. One suitable cutting tool has a head with four helical fins separated by part-circular grooves and a concave distal face. Ultrasonically activated, the fin tips soften and cut the plastic, which flows away along the grooves. |
| US10702321B2 |
Automated screw identification system and method
A tray includes a plurality of rows, each of which includes a plurality of slots. Each row contains a plurality of screws. Different rows may contain screws of different types, e.g., lengths. Each of one or more rows contains a machine-readable object (e.g., peg) containing data representing properties of the objects in the corresponding rows. Removal of an object from a row is performed by reading data from the machine-readable object in the row and using that data to modify (e.g., decrement or increment) a count of the type of object contained in that row. |
| US10702320B2 |
Magnetic core bone screw
A bone screw configured to be screwed into a bone having: an exterior casing; a head having a head interior surface; a tip configured to be driven into the bone; a shaft extending between the head and the tip, the shaft having exterior threads; a magnet; an interior cavity within the bone screw configured to house the magnet; a cap having: a top end having a recess configured to receive a means for driving the bone screw into the bone; and a bottom end having cap threads; the head being configured to receive the cap by having interior threads on the head interior surface; wherein an association of the cap threads with the interior threads causes the cap to be sealed to the head, and thus causes the magnet to be encased within the bone screw with no portion of the magnet exposed outside of the exterior casing. |
| US10702318B2 |
Orthopedic implant and methods of implanting and removing same
Illustrative embodiments of orthopedic implants and methods for surgically repairing hammertoe are disclosed. According to at least one illustrative embodiment, an orthopedic implant includes a proximal segment comprising a number of spring arms forming an anchored barb at a first end of the implant, a distal segment extending between the proximal segment and a second end of the implant, and a central segment disposed between the proximal and distal segment. |
| US10702317B2 |
Extended tab systems for reducing spinal rods
A rod reducer assembly is provided. The rod reducer includes a pedicle screw housing defining a rod-receiving passage therethrough. A tab is removably coupled to the pedicle screw housing by a frangible member. An extension is secured to the tab. The extension and the tab are separable from the pedicle screw housing upon application of a threshold force to the frangible member. |
| US10702315B2 |
Medical instrument for provisionally fastening a polyaxial pedicle screw
A medical instrument provisionally fastens a polyaxial pedicle screw having a threaded shank. The shank has a shank head, on which a holding sleeve is arranged. A clamping plunger is mounted in the holding sleeve such that the clamping plunger acts on the shank head, such that the holding sleeve can be positionally fixed on the shank head by relative loading of the holding sleeve and the clamping plunger. The instrument has a coupling unit for engaging the holding sleeve and a pressure tappet for applying force to the clamping plunger. The coupling unit and the pressure tappet can be moved relative to each other. The instrument has a sleeve, in which the coupling unit is arranged such that the coupling unit can be moved in the axial direction, decoupled from the holding sleeve in a first position, and fastened to the holding sleeve in a second position. |
| US10702312B1 |
Spinal stabilization apparatus
A dynamic spinal stabilization apparatus may be implanted and secured to at least two vertebrae. The spinal stabilization apparatus may promote and enforce a relatively natural motion of spine flexion of one or more regions of the spine. In one embodiment, the spinal stabilization apparatus may be secured to a plurality of vertebrae and biasing the entire spine to a fully normal curvature. The spinal stabilization apparatus may dynamically stabilize the spine while preserving spinal motion. In other embodiments, the spinal stabilization apparatus may be utilized for spine fusion treatments and may provide load sharing either as an enhancement to a fusion device or as a motion-preserving non-fusion apparatus. |
| US10702310B2 |
Modular uniplanar pedicle screw assembly for use with a polyaxial bone fastener
A modular uniplanar pedicle screw assembly for use with a polyaxial bone fastener. The modular assembly comprises a uniplanar tulip assembly adapted to be coupled to a head of the polyaxial bone fastener, wherein the uniplanar tulip assembly includes a longitudinal slot. The modular assembly further includes an adapter having a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion is sized and shaped to be received in a recess of the bone fastener head. The upper portion extends from the lower portion and is adapted to slide along the longitudinal slot of the uniplanar tulip assembly to allow movement of the uniplanar tulip assembly in a first plane along a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal slot, the longitudinal slot preventing movement of the uniplanar tulip assembly in a second plane lateral to the first plane relative to the bone fastener. |
| US10702309B2 |
Pivotal bone anchor assembly with multi-part shank retainer and rod-engaging insert
A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper capture structure, a head and a multi-piece retainer, articulation structure. The geometry of the retainer structure pieces corresponds and cooperates with the external geometry of the capture structure to frictionally envelope the retainer structure between the capture structure and an internal surface defining a cavity of the head. The head has a U-shaped cradle defining a channel for receiving a spinal fixation or stabilization longitudinal connecting member. The head channel communicates with the cavity and further with a restrictive opening that receives retainer pieces and the capture structure into the head but prevents passage of frictionally engaged retainer and capture structures out of the head. The retainer structure includes a substantially spherical surface that mates with the internal surface of the head, providing a ball joint, enabling the head to be disposed at an angle relative to the shank body. Methods of installation are also provided. |
| US10702305B2 |
Operative cannulas and related methods
An operative cannula includes an elongate shaft that includes a wall structure and a channel extending along the wall structure. The wall structure defines an interior pocket sized to receive a tubular member and is configured to grasp the tubular member when the tubular member is disposed within the interior pocket. The channel is configured to allow passage of an instrument from a proximal end region of the elongate shaft through a distal end region of the elongate shaft. |
| US10702304B2 |
Devices and methods for ports to living tissue and/or lumens and related procedures
In some embodiments a PEG feeding device includes a tube sized to bridge a channel between a stomach and an outer abdominal surface; an internal bolster, and an external bolster. Optionally the bolsters are connected to the tube. The internal bolster may be sized to resist movement out of the stomach through the stoma. The external bolster may be sized to resist movement into the stoma from the outer abdominal surface. The external bolster may include an underside which extends from the tube in a radial direction between the external bolster and the outer abdominal surface. The underside of the outer bolster may contact the outer abdominal surface at a distance from an external opening of the stoma. Optionally the distance between the internal bolster and the external bolster is adjustable. Optionally an angle between one or both of the bolsters and the tube is adjustable. |
| US10702301B2 |
Circumcision apparatus
A circumcision apparatus includes a fixed support; a first through hole and a second through hole are machined on the fixed support along a same axial line; a knife rack shaft is penetrated through the first through hole; the first end of the knife rack shaft is connected with a locking mechanism to lock and position the knife rack shaft on the fixed support, the second end of the knife rack shaft is connected with a protective cover; the protective cover is extended to the exterior of the fixed support via the second through hole; the protective cover and the knife rack shaft are coaxial in detachable connection; a positioning sleeve in clearance fit with the protective cover is arranged at the second through hole; the positioning sleeve and the fixed support are in the detachable connection; and a space between the positioning sleeve and the protective cover is adaptive. |
| US10702296B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with cooling conduit
An apparatus includes a body assembly, an acoustic waveguide, an ultrasonic blade, and a liquid dispensing feature. The ultrasonic blade is positioned distally relative to the body assembly. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The liquid dispensing feature is positioned distally relative to the body assembly. The liquid dispensing feature is positioned adjacent to the ultrasonic blade. The liquid dispensing feature is configured to deliver a flow of cooling liquid to the ultrasonic blade. |
| US10702293B2 |
Two-stage method for treating calcified lesions within the wall of a blood vessel
A method is disclosed for treating calcified lesions within a wall of a blood vessel. The first step includes breaking apart a calcified lesion using a plurality of shockwaves generated in an angioplasty balloon of an angioplasty catheter device. The angioplasty balloon is dilated via a fluid to a first extent to fit against at least a portion of the wall of the blood vessel. A plurality of electrical pulses are delivered to a pair of electrodes disposed within the fluid inside the balloon. The electrical pulses have an amplitude sufficient to create plasma arcs in the fluid to generate shockwaves that are conducted through the fluid and through the balloon to the blood vessel, to crack the calcified lesion. After breaking apart the calcified lesion, the angioplasty balloon is allowed to further expand to a second extent greater than the first extent, thereby expanding an opening in the blood vessel. |
| US10702291B2 |
System, guide tools and design methods related thereto for performing osteochondral transplantation surgery in a joint
A system for performing osteochondral transplantation surgery includes a harvesting guide tool for harvesting one or more osteochondral plugs and a transfer guide tool for insertion of each osteochondral plug in a damage site on an articular surface of a joint. A cartilage contact surface of each respective guide tool is adapted to follow the shape of a surface of cartilage or subchondral bone such that they conform to each other. Each respective guide tool includes one or more guide channels adapted to receive a respective surgical tool that slides within the guide channel, and is supported by the guide channel during surgery. The guide channels are configured to harvest and insert a plurality of osteochondral plugs of different sizes. The interiors of the guide channels are provided with markings for marking a rotational position of harvested plugs enabling positioning of the osteochondral plugs at a predetermined angle of rotation. |
| US10702284B2 |
Tool fitting attachment for a surgical drill with additional manual drive unit, and surgical drill
A tool fitting attachment for a surgical drill can include a drive-side coupling for mounting on a drive unit which provides a torque via a motor, and an output-side coupling for receiving a tool. A drive unit is integrated between the two couplings and can be manually operated. A surgical drill can include an electric motor which is connected via the drive-side coupling of the tool fitting attachment. |
| US10702280B2 |
Endoscopic reposable surgical clip applier
Endoscopic reposable surgical clip appliers including a reusable handle assembly and at least one reusable shaft assembly. |
| US10702277B2 |
Surgical clip for laparoscopic procedures
A surgical clip for a clip applier to ligate vessels. The clip contains two opposing legs connected in parallel by an apex to form a U-shape. Each leg has an outer surface with a half-round cross-sectional configuration for minimizing tissue damage by preventing clip scissoring during ligation. Each leg has an inner surface with a flat central surface, two concave grooves on opposing sides of the central surface, and two convex ridges on opposing sides of the each groove. As a vessel is ligated, vessel tissue moves into the concave grooves while remaining frictionally engaged by the compressive forces applied by the central surfaces and convex ridges of each leg so that the clip does not move on the vessel. The edges of the grooves and the edges of the ridges of each leg are rounded to prevent any cutting of the ligated vessel. |
| US10702272B2 |
Handleless clamping device
A method comprises rotating a first rotating element to cause rotation of a second rotating element and restricting, by an elongate slot of a first body portion and a pin affixed to a second body portion, a range of rotational motion of first and second jaw portions of a medical instrument. The first jaw portion is coupled to the second jaw portion by the first body portion and the second body portion. The rotation of the second rotating element causes translation of a first actuation element along a rotational axis of the second rotating element. The translation of the first actuation element causes pivotal motion of the first jaw portion towards the second jaw portion about a single pivot pin. The elongate slot of the first body portion and the pin affixed to the second body portion are positioned between the second rotating element and the single pivot pin. |
| US10702269B2 |
Surgical stapling devices
A surgical stapling device (10) includes a frame (36), a pusher (105), a clamping plate assembly (110), a holder (180), and a stapling plate (220). The pusher (105) is movable in relation to the frame (36) between a retracted position and an advanced position. The pusher (105) is operatively associated with the holder (180), the clamping plate assembly (110), and the stapling plate (220) such that movement of the pusher (105) between the retracted and the advanced positions effects movement of the (105), the clamping plate assembly (110), and the stapling plate (220) to one of their respective retracted or advanced positions. |
| US10702264B2 |
Fixing device for soft tissue
A fixing device for soft tissue includes: a driving device, screw tube and a drive rod. A catheter is connected with the screw tube by screw thread, and a plurality of absorbable screws or titanium screws are provided in the catheter. A screw thread structure is formed on a nailed beam of each of the absorbable screws, and a lead spring is provided on each of the absorbable screws. The plurality of absorbable screws or titanium screws are connected in series and provided in the catheter with a spiral groove in a head-to-nail sequence. When used, by pulling the trigger, the driving rod is rotated driven by the driving device, in such a manner that the absorbable screw or the titanium screw can be shot out of the catheter one by one. The fixing device of the present invention has characteristics of anti-adhesion, convenient and reliable operation. |
| US10702263B2 |
Biological tissue access and closure apparatus, systems and methods
A system for piercing through biological tissue and providing access to internal structures; particularly, intra-abdominal structures, and closing an opening in the tissue. The system includes a suture guide sub-system having a tissue positioning sub-system for engaging segments of tissue disposed proximate the tissue opening and a suture passer sub-system that slideably engages the suture guide sub-system. The suture passer sub-system includes suture deployment and capture means that is configured to removably secure a suture thereto and deliver the suture to the segments of tissue disposed proximate the tissue opening. |
| US10702256B2 |
Retractor system having an articulated frame
A surgical retractor system secured to a surgical operating table. The retractor system includes a single cross bar and a one-piece frame for positioning of surgical retractor blades relative to a surgical site. |
| US10702255B1 |
Specimen retrieval system
A specimen retrieval system of simplified construction. The system is configured for use during laparoscopic surgery to assist in the retrieval and removal of tissue. |
| US10702252B2 |
Device and method for transcatheter heart valve repair under triangular resection technique
Medical device for transcatheter heart valve repair comprising a grasping tweezer (1) and a plicating tweezer (2), said grasping tweezer (1) being adapted to grasp a leaflet rim (3) and said plicating tweezer (2) comprising two rotatable flaps (4,5) and a central shaft (6) around which said flaps (4,5) may rotate in a “butterfly manner”, in such a way that the plicating tweezer (2) may adopt a closed or an open configuration. The invention also relates to a method for using this medical device. |
| US10702238B2 |
Method and system for calibrating an imaging system
The disclosure relates to a system and method for calibrating a medical system. The method may include one or more of the following operations. Projection data of a phantom comprising a plurality of markers may be acquired from an imaging device, at a plurality of angles of a source of the imaging device. A plurality of projection matrices of a first coordinate system relating to the phantom and a transformation matrix between the first coordinate system and a second coordinate system relating to the imaging device may be determined based on the projection data of the phantom and coordinates of the plurality of markers in the first coordinate system. A plurality of projection matrices of the second coordinate system may be determined based on the plurality of projection matrices of the first coordinate system and the transformation matrix. |
| US10702236B2 |
Rotary joint having a capacitive data link with modular support
A set of rotary joint components containing stationary part(s) and rotatable part(s) repositionable with respect to each other. The stationary part has a stationary base with means for holding a stationary carrier into a circular-shaped form. The stationary carrier holds at least a stationary transmitter coupler of a contactless data link, such as a strip line. The stationary carrier is made of sheet metal or plastic material, and therefore can easily be prepared on a plane work bench before it is bent to a ring shape. |
| US10702227B2 |
Method of radiography of an organ of a patient
Disclosed is a method of radiography of an organ of a patient, including: a first vertical scanning of the organ by a first radiation source and a first detector cooperating to make a first two dimensional image of the organ, a second vertical scanning of the organ by a second radiation source and a second detector cooperating to make a second two dimensional image of the organ, the first vertical scanning and the second vertical scanning being performed synchronously, the first and second images viewing the organ of the patient according to different angles of incidence, wherein there is a vertical gap between the first source/detector and the second source/detector, such that the first vertical scanning and the second vertical scanning are performed synchronously but with a time shift in between, so as to reduce cross-scattering between the first and second images. |
| US10702225B2 |
Mobile x-ray imaging apparatus
Disclosed herein is a mobile x-ray imaging apparatus having an improved structure to reinforce security of an x-ray detector. A mobile x-ray imaging apparatus includes an x-ray source configured to generate and radiate x-rays, one or more x-ray detectors provided to detect the x-rays radiated from the x-ray source, a storage unit having one or more slots in which the one or more x-ray detectors are stored, and one or more locking units installed in the storage unit to limit withdrawal of the one or more x-ray detectors stored in the one or more slots, wherein the one or more locking units may include a pressing member provided to be pressable and one or more rotating members configured to directly receive a pressing force of the pressing member and provided to rotate and protrude toward an inside of the one or more slots. |
| US10702224B1 |
Positioning guidance system For X-ray exams
A system for assisting an x-ray operator with properly positioning a patient's body part to be x-rayed. The system uses a range sensor supported on an x-ray emitter to collect data about the patient's body part to be x-rayed. The collected data is transmitted to a processor and used to create a mapped envelope of the patient's body part. The processor compares the mapped envelope to a selected reference envelope. If the processor determines that the mapped envelope is not fully contained within the reference envelope, the processor will provide the x-ray operator with a negative notification, indicating that the patient's body part needs to be adjusted. If the processor determines that the mapped envelope is fully contained within the reference envelope, the processor will provide the x-ray operator with a positive notification, indicating the patient's body part is ready to be x-rayed. |
| US10702220B2 |
Tomography system and method for producing a series of volume images of a vascular system
The invention relates to a tomography system (TA) comprising a first (QD1) and a second (QD2) beam source-detector pair for capturing one series (A1, A2) of projection image data sets (PB1, PB2) each from one projection angle (W1, W2) each and a volume image production system (VE) for producing a series (AV) of volume images (VB) of a vascular system (GS) while taking into account first confidence values (VW1) of the first pixel values (PW1) and/or while taking into account second confidence values (VW2) of the second pixel values (PW2). The confidence value (VW1, VW2) of a pixel value (PW1, PW2) depends on a pixel-specific traversing length (L) that a projection beam (PS1, PS2) traverses on a path through parts (Gi) of the vascular system (GS) from the first (Q1) or the second (Q2) beam source to a pixel-specific sensor element (S) of the associated first (D1) or second (D2) detector. The invention further relates to a corresponding method (100) for producing a series (AV) of volume images (VB) of a vascular system (GS). |
| US10702219B2 |
Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining radiation doses
Methods and apparatus for determining radiation doses based on phantom matching are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an image processor to process a scout image to determine the first dimensions of an anatomical landmark of the scout image file; a comparator to select a phantom model based on the first dimensions, the phantom model including the anatomical landmark with second dimensions substantially similar to the first dimensions; and a dose calculator to calculate a radiation dose for an organ in the anatomical landmark based on the selected phantom. |
| US10702218B2 |
Procedure for the acquisition of data for the detection of angiogenesis in lower limbs
The invention relates to a method for obtaining useful data about the angiogenesis in a patient's lower limbs, and particularly in the lower limbs of patients with diabetes subjected to treatment. |
| US10702217B2 |
System and method for imaging a patient
A system for imaging a subject is provided. The system includes a radiation source, a radiation detector, and a controller. The radiation source is operative to transmit electromagnetic rays through the subject. The radiation detector is operative to receive the electromagnetic rays after having passed through the subject so as to generate a plurality of projections of the subject. The controller is operative to display one or more selectively adjustable markers that define an image stack. The controller is further operative to reconstruct one or more images within the image stack based at least in part on the plurality of projections. Reconstruction of the one or more images is on demand. |
| US10702215B2 |
Systems and methods for dynamically and intelligently monitoring a host's glycemic condition after an alert is triggered
Systems and methods for providing sensitive and specific alarms indicative of glycemic condition are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method of processing sensor data by a continuous analyte sensor includes: evaluating sensor data using a first function to determine whether a real time glucose value meets a first threshold; evaluating sensor data using a second function to determine whether a predicted glucose value meets a second threshold; activating a hypoglycemic indicator if either the first threshold is met or if the second threshold is predicted to be met; and providing an output based on the activated hypoglycemic indicator. |
| US10702210B2 |
Meal intake detection device, meal intake detection method and computer-readable non-transitory medium
A meal intake detection device includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to: detect a rise of heart rate; extract as a meal intake candidate a time range from a detected rise to time when the heart rate decreases to a predetermined value in temporal changes in heart rate, and when a second meal intake candidate is extracted in a time range of an extracted first meal intake candidate, separate the first meal intake candidate and the second meal intake candidate along a predetermined line; and detect whether each of the first meal intake candidate and the second meal intake candidate is a meal intake based on feature quantities relating to the first meal intake candidate and the second meal intake candidate that are separated. |
| US10702208B2 |
Apparatus and method for electroencephalographic examination
An apparatus comprises a data processing unit (100) which receives electroencephalographic data based on a measurement of a person (110) exposed to anesthetic drug substance which has one or more estimated or measured non-zero levels of concentration in the body (108) of the person (110) as a function of time; and determines and present activity of slow waves of the electroencephalographic data at the one or more estimated or measured levels of the non-zero concentration of the anesthetic drug substance. |
| US10702207B2 |
System and method for determining spectral boundaries for sleep stage classification
The present disclosure pertains to a system (10) configured to determine spectral boundaries (216, 218) for sleep stage classification in a subject (12). The spectral boundaries may be customized and used for sleep stage classification in an individual subject. Spectral boundaries determined by the system that are customized for the subject may facilitate sleep stage classification with higher accuracy relative to classifications made based on static, fixed spectral boundaries that are not unique to the subject. In some implementations, the system comprises one or more of a sensor (16), a processor (20), electronic storage (22), a user interface (24), and/or other components. |
| US10702206B2 |
Toothbrush for oral cavity position detection
A toothbrush handle for providing oral cavity position detection during operation includes a handle body having a longitudinal axis, a receiver body elastically deformable relative to the longitudinal axis, and a three-axis force sensor that is operatively connected to the base portion and configured to obtain three-axis force data for oral cavity position detection during operation. |
| US10702199B2 |
Blood collecting device
A blood collecting device collects blood in a short time after puncture without scattering the blood into the open air other than a container for collecting the blood. One of representative blood collecting devices has a container unit that includes a screw portion, a holder that holds the container unit serving as a system whose one end is closed, a puncture unit that can be attached to the container or the holder, a through-hole of the puncture unit, and a puncture unit protection member that protects the puncture unit and the container unit. |
| US10702198B2 |
Wire-assembly apparatus for invasive biosensors
In some aspects, an apparatus for a biosensor includes a sensor wire and a rigid member. The rigid member may be coupled to the sensor wire and include a contact surface. The contact surface may be sized to enable a suction head of a robotic placement device to create a vacuum seal on the contact surface for lifting the sensor wire and rigid member. |
| US10702197B2 |
Dual amplitude modulation and polarization frequency modulation as well as compensation for noninvasive glucose monitoring
An embodiment relates generally to an improved method and apparatus for modulating the amplitude and rotation of the plane of polarization of linearly polarized light for multiple uses but primarily as part of a noninvasive glucose monitoring system. As compared to previous monitoring systems, an embodiment provides faster monitoring while maintaining or even reducing noise and minimizing system complexity. Embodiments described herein address these concerns with a modulation and compensation approach that both uses a single high speed device and also modulation of the lasers. |
| US10702195B1 |
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. |
| US10702190B2 |
Method for recognizing user activity and electronic device for the same
Various exemplary embodiments provide an electronic device configured to include one or more sensor modules, at least one memory, a display, and a first processor or second processor operatively coupled to the one or more sensor modules, the at least one memory, and/or the display, wherein the first processor is configured to acquire sensor data from at least one sensor module among the one or more sensor modules, calculate a difference between at least two data points in the acquired sensor data, determine user's activity information based on at least one of a period of the sensor data, a magnitude of the difference, and a change amount of the difference, and deliver the user's activity information to the second processor, and wherein the second processor is configured to display, on the display, a user interface related to the user's activity information delivered from the first processor. Other exemplary embodiments are also possible. |
| US10702189B2 |
Sensor measuring patient spine vertebra angular orientation
Disclosed is a sensor measuring patient spine vertebra angular orientation, including: a fastener, adapted to be fastened on a specific patient spine vertebra in a unique orientation relative to the specific vertebra, a support, solidary with the fastener in a unique orientation relative to the fastener, a detector, removably secured to the support in a unique orientation relative to the support and adapted to measure one or more parameters representative of the patient spine vertebra angular orientation. |
| US10702188B2 |
System and methods for video-based monitoring of vital signs
The present invention relates to the field of medical monitoring, and in particular non-contact, video-based monitoring of pulse rate, respiration rate, motion, and oxygen saturation. Systems and methods are described for capturing images of a patient, producing intensity signals from the images, filtering those signals to focus on a physiologic component, and measuring a vital sign from the filtered signals. |
| US10702186B2 |
Method and apparatus for identifying an organ structure of an examined object in magnetic resonance image data
In a method and apparatus for identifying an organ structure of an examined object in magnetic resonance image data, magnetic resonance measurement data for the organ structure of the examined object are acquired by operation of a magnetic resonance scanner using a magnetic resonance sequence that specifies a sampling scheme of k-space. Magnetic resonance image data are reconstructed from the magnetic resonance measurement data. The organ structure is identified in the magnetic resonance image data. The sampling scheme of k-space is selected so as to support the subsequent identification of the organ structure in the magnetic resonance image data reconstructed from the magnetic resonance measurement data. |
| US10702184B2 |
Low power measurement of skin electrical properties
Various examples are directed to a measurement system for measuring an electrical property of skin comprising an excitation circuit, a receiver circuit, and a sequencer circuit. The excitation circuit may generate a periodic excitation signal that, when provided to the skin, generates a response signal in the skin indicative of the electrical property. The sequencer circuit may be configured to activate the excitation circuit to provide the excitation signal to the skin. While the excitation circuit is activated to provide the excitation signal to the skin, the sequencer circuit may activate the receiver circuit to execute a first sample cycle to generate a first plurality of samples of the response signal. A first value for the electrical property of the skin may be determined based at least in part on the first plurality of samples of the response signal. |
| US10702183B2 |
Multi-channel reconfigurable systems and methods for sensing biopotential signals
A biopotential monitoring device and use of such device. The device includes a configurable receiver circuit having a plurality of channels for receiving a plurality of biopotential signals from a biological tissue via a plurality of inputs coupled with the electrodes, and each channel substantially removes a DC (direct current) offset from a corresponding one of the biopotential signals and then band-pass amplifies such corresponding biopotential signal at a configurable gain and particular frequency range based on frequency control signals. The device further includes a controller circuit for receiving commands for configuring frequency characteristics of each biopotential signal. The controller automatically generates the frequency control signals based on such commands and outputs such frequency control signals to the configurable receiver circuit. The controller outputs a representation of each biopotential signal to an analyzer device that is configured to analyze such biopotential signal. |
| US10702181B2 |
Atrial fibrillation treatment systems and methods
Methods for treating cardiac complex rhythm disorder in a patient can include receiving a plurality of electrical signals from a sensor system, wherein each electrical signal corresponds with a separate location on a cardiac wall of the heart of the patient, and wherein each electrical signal comprises an electrogram waveform; and ranking the electrical signals relative to each other based on at least a uniformity and a frequency of the electrogram waveform of each electrical signal. |
| US10702179B2 |
Method for sensing arrhythmia for providing user feedback
A two-dimensional visual display that allows for the user and/or another individual, such as the user's spouse, to experience self-evident, abnormally complex elevated heart rate arrhythmia. The system of the present invention uses a heart rate monitor, along with data analysis, to provide the user with a visual display, seismic feel, and/or aural feedback that allow for the user to be quickly alerted as to any arrhythmia, thereby signaling to the user to change their activity in order to avoid sudden cardiac death. |
| US10702178B2 |
Catheter with high-density mapping electrodes
High-density mapping catheters with an array of mapping electrodes are disclosed. These catheters can be used for diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias, for example. The catheters are adapted to contact tissue and comprise a flexible framework including the electrode array. The array of electrodes may be formed from a plurality of columns of longitudinally-aligned and rows of laterally-aligned electrodes. |
| US10702176B2 |
Multielectrode ECG sensor
A multielectrode sensor for use in obtaining electrocardiograph measurements of a patient is disclosed. The sensor includes a substrate, at least a portion of the substrate being stretchable, and a plurality of electrodes coupled to the substrate. A distance between at least two of the electrodes is adjustable by stretching the substrate between the at least two electrodes. |
| US10702171B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for measuring blood pressure of a user
The present invention generally relates to blood pressure monitoring. In some embodiments, methods and devices of measuring a mean arterial pressure are provided and/or monitoring blood pressure changes. A wrist-worn device may include a plurality of sensors backed by a plurality of actuators. Subsets of the plurality of sensors may be selectively actuateable against a wrist of a user using one or more of the plurality of actuators. A preferred sensor and location may be identified based on pressure signals received from each of the sensors. In some embodiments, devices may use a fluid bladder coupled with piezoelectric film sensors. A fluid bladder pressure sensor may be used to calibrate the piezoelectric film signal to provide a static and dynamic pressure reading. In yet another embodiment, a mean arterial pressure may be calculated by processing a swept pressure signal obtained as a sensor is swept through different heights. |
| US10702170B2 |
Apparatus and method for intravascular measurements
Intravascular diagnosis apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one aspect of the disclosed technology, a intravascular diagnosis apparatus includes a monitoring guidewire and a display unit. The monitoring guidewire includes a core wire and a sensor disposed in a distal region of the core wire. The display unit includes a processor and a display screen, and is capable of receiving communication from the monitoring guidewire. The display unit is configured to perform computations using the processor based on communications received from the monitoring guidewire and is configured to display information on the display screen based on the computations. The display unit can be configured to be disposed after a predetermined number of uses or after a predetermined duration of use. |
| US10702168B2 |
Blood pressure estimation apparatus, blood pressure estimation method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
A blood pressure estimation apparatus includes: a pulse wave measurement unit measuring a user's pulse wave signal; an electrocardiogram signal measurement unit measuring a user's electrocardiogram signal; and a processing circuit estimating a user's blood pressure value by using the pulse wave and electrocardiogram signals, wherein the processing circuit (a) acquires a pulse wave signal feature by using the pulse wave signal, (b) acquires an electrocardiogram signal feature by using the electrocardiogram signal, (c) acquires a pulse wave propagation time by using the pulse wave and electrocardiogram signals, (d) selects a blood pressure group indicating a relationship between a pulse wave propagation time and blood pressure of the user by using the pulse wave signal feature, electrocardiogram signal feature, and pulse wave propagation time, and (e) estimates the blood pressure value by using the blood pressure group, pulse wave signal feature, electrocardiogram signal feature, and pulse wave propagation time. |
| US10702162B2 |
Guidewire with internal pressure sensor
The present document describes a pressure guidewire. It comprises a shaft tube having a proximal section and a sensor housing having a distal end, the proximal section and the sensor housing being the continuity of the same shaft tube. A fiber optic pressure sensor is embedded in the sensor housing and comprises an optical fiber extending within the sensor housing, the sensor adapted to measure a pressure of a fluid which is substantially applied in an axis collinear with the longitudinal axis of the guidewire. A marker band, to help in localizing the pressure guidewire in a patient's vessels, is embedded inside the sensor housing and fixed to the optical fiber for holding the pressure sensor inside the sensor housing. |
| US10702159B2 |
System and apparatus for capturing and navigating whole body images that includes high resolution body part images
A system and method for capturing and navigating whole body images that includes capturing a total body image with a wide angle lens camera and simultaneously capturing body part images of the same body using a plurality of high resolution cameras. The total body image is used as a navigational grid that is associated with the high resolution body part images. |
| US10702158B2 |
Light-based collagen measurement system and a skin treatment system
A measurement system is disclosed for light-based measurement of collagen, using a first light intensity and a second light intensity. The measurement system comprises a light source for emitting a light beam having a source wavelength range and an optical system to polarize light within the source wavelength range, thereby generating a polarized light beam, and to direct and focus the polarized light beam to a target position inside the skin at a predetermined focus depth below an outer surface of the skin. The measurement system further comprises a first detector, and a second detector for detecting the first light intensity and the second light intensity within, respectively, a first detection wavelength range and a second detection wavelength range of light reflected from the target position. The measurement system further comprises a comparator, coupled to the first detector and the second detector and configured and arranged to determine a difference between the first light intensity and the second light intensity. When natural collagen is present at the target position, a reflected spectrum of light of the polarized light beam reflected by said natural collagen comprises a plurality of adjacent first and second wavelength ranges, wherein in said first wavelength ranges constructive interference prevails between the polarized light beam and the natural collagen, and wherein in said second wavelength ranges destructive interference prevails between the polarized light beam and the natural collagen. |
| US10702157B2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and magnetic resonance imaging method
A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus acquires first imaging data of a three-dimensional image including a heart, having a plurality of two-dimensional first imaging area data superimposed one on top of another in parallel, and having a resolution at least in one direction different from a resolution in two other directions. A first axis is detected expressed in three dimensions relating to the heart from the three-dimensional first imaging data. A first vector is calculated passing through the first axis and having at least a predetermined resolution. First image data is generated on a plane passing through the first axis and the first vector from the first imaging data and a second axis is detected relating to the heart from the first image data, the second axis being a higher precision axis. |
| US10702154B2 |
Systems and methods for modulating physiological state
Methods and systems are provided to monitor bio-signals associated with one or more physiological structures of a subject, process the bio-signals to determine neural information, determine a current state of the subject based on the neural information, determine feedback to be provided to the subject based on the current neural state and a desired neural state, and/or to provide the feedback to the subject in order to modify the subject's current neural state to the desired neural state. The neural information may include validated neural indices relating to dynamic regulation of the monitored physiological structures via identifiable neural pathways and/or neural metrics quantified from such neural indices. |
| US10702151B2 |
Fundus camera
A fundus camera includes an eyeball-offset detection device and an annular illumination device. The eyeball-offset detection device is configured to detect an offset vector of a lens of the fundus camera relative to an inspected eyeball. The annular illumination device includes a plurality of illumination elements that are arranged in a ring shape around an optical axis of an imaging system of the fundus camera. According to the offset vector of the lens relative to the inspected eyeball, the fundus camera selectively activates one or more illumination elements at corresponding positions to keep an illumination optical path away from a center area of the pupil of the inspected eyeball to reduce effects of corneal reflection and improve illumination quality. Therefore, the abovementioned fundus camera has a large operable range. |
| US10702150B2 |
Systems and methods for detection of cognitive and developmental conditions
Systems, devices, and methods are described for the assessment, screening, monitoring, or diagnosis of developmental or cognitive conditions, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by analysis of eye tracking data generated from feedback received as a result of display of specific predetermined visual stimuli to a subject or patient. Subsequent to a calibration phase, a testing procedure is performed by presenting predetermined stimuli (e.g., videos) to a subject via a display device. Eye tracking data (from the subject moving his or her eyes in response to predetermined movies or other visual stimuli) are collected. During the data collection period, the system periodically presents targets to reflexively elicit the subject's gaze. These data are used to later verify accuracy. Analysis of the subject's viewing patterns during these stimuli is used for the assessment, screening, monitoring, or diagnosis of developmental or cognitive conditions such as ASD. |
| US10702145B2 |
Ophthalmologic apparatus
An ophthalmologic apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment acquires data by OCT scanning of the anterior eye segment. The apparatus generates distribution information of a predetermined parameter in the anterior eye segment by analyzing the data. The apparatus acquires a front image of the anterior eye segment at the time of the data being acquired. The apparatus stores the first distribution information and the first front image both corresponding to the first time, and the second distribution information and the second front image both corresponding to the second time. The apparatus calculates the positional difference between the first front image and the second front image. The apparatus applies registration to the first distribution information and the second distribution information based on the positional difference. |
| US10702143B2 |
System and method for measurement of refractive error of an eye based on subjective distance metering
The method include: (a) displaying at least one dynamic target image of at least one sign over a display area; (b) receiving subjective feedback from the subject indicating that the subject is positioned at a maximum distance of best acuity (MDBA) from the target image, wherein the MDBA is the maximum distance in which the subject recognizes the sign; (c) measuring one or more parameter associated with distance, during the time the subject has reached the MDBA distance, using at least one sensor; (d) estimating the MDBA by estimating the distance between the eye of the subject and the display area in which the target image is displayed by using the sensor data and (e) calculating the refractive error of the eye according to the estimated MDBA and characteristics of the target image. |
| US10702140B2 |
System and method for providing analysis of visual function using a mobile device with display
A visual function evaluation is performed using a sequence of interactions with a mobile device. A patient user may perform a variety of visual tests using the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the test results to a remote server implementing analysis of the visual function results using network service. The network service receives the test results, processes the results, and provides the processed results to a healthcare provider. The processed results may include trends of the user's visual function test performance. The healthcare provider, such as a physician, may optimize and administer treatment based on the data. Early detection of changes in visual function can enable the healthcare provider to individualize treatment, helping to prevent vision loss while minimizing visits to the office, discomfort, and expense. |
| US10702131B2 |
Imaging system and method
An imaging connector includes a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side includes a light input opening and an image output opening. The distal side includes a light output opening and an image input opening. The imaging connector is operable to (i) transmit light from the light input opening to the light output opening, and (ii) transmit an image from the image input opening to the image output opening. |
| US10702129B2 |
Method for processing an endoscope
A method for reprocessing an endoscope for the implementation of leak testing the endoscope, the method including: connecting the endoscope in an airtight manner to a compressed air hose, which is operatively connected to a compressed air source; subjecting the endoscope to compressed air up to a predetermined pressure level via the compressed air hose; during the pneumatic leak measurement and after opening of an outlet valve, measuring a temporal course of air pressure in the endoscope without any further compressed air supply; measuring a temporal change of the air pressure at the outlet valve; and determining one of a tightness of the endoscope or a leakage of the endoscope based on a temporal gradient of the temporal change of the air pressure. |
| US10702128B2 |
Medical borescopes and related tip assemblies
Medical borescopes and related methods. In some embodiments, a medical borescope may comprise a handle and a tube extending from the handle. The tube may be partially, or wholly, defined by an at least substantially non-conductive material, such as a suitable plastic, ceramic, or other non-metallic material. The borescope may further comprise a tip assembly positioned at a distal end of the tube, which may comprise an image sensor configured to take images through the distal end of the tube. |
| US10702121B2 |
Cleaning tool with removable sock
A cleaning tool includes a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end, where the shaft has a handle at the proximal end and a tool head at the distal end; and a sock removably mountable on the tool head. The tool head may include a through hole, and the sock may include a fastener with a first coupling member and a second coupling member, where the first and second coupling members are constructed to align with and couple through the through hole on the tool head. Alternatively the tool head includes one or more coupling members and the sock includes one or more corresponding coupling members constructed align with and couple with the one or more coupling members on the tool head. |
| US10702115B2 |
Surface treating machine with automatic drive
The present invention is a machine for treating a surface lying in an XY plane. The machine includes a body having a body plate, a cleaning plate, a cleaning pad, a drive assembly and an attachment assembly. The cleaning plate is located between the body plate and the XY plane. The drive assembly is connected to the cleaning plate to drive the cleaning plate with a cleaning vibration in an oscillating pattern parallel to the XY plane and producing a drive force for driving the machine over the XY-plane. |
| US10702111B2 |
Attachment mechanism for vacuum cleaner accessories
An attachment mechanism for connecting vacuum cleaner accessories includes a plurality of teeth arranged axially along an outer surface of an outer attachment tube of a first vacuum cleaner accessory, and a locking tab positioned on an outer surface of an inner attachment tube of a second vacuum cleaner accessory. The locking tab includes a pivot extension extending radially outward from the outer surface of the second vacuum cleaner accessory, and a latch pivotably connected to the pivot extension. The latch includes a finger engagement portion and a latching portion located on opposite sides of the pivot extension. The latching portion includes a latch tooth that extends from a bottom surface of the latching portion. The latch tooth is positioned to engage the teeth upon insertion of the inner attachment tube into the outer attachment tube to secure the first vacuum cleaner accessory to the second vacuum cleaner accessory. |
| US10702110B2 |
Robot cleaner
Disclosed is a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner includes a cleaner main body defining an external appearance of the robot cleaner, a fan unit mounted in the cleaner main body for generating suction force, a suction unit provided in the cleaner main body and having a suction port for suctioning air containing dust via driving of the fan unit and a first discharge port and a second discharge port for discharging the air containing the dust, a first guide member coupled to the first discharge port, a second guide member coupled to the second discharge port, and a cyclone unit for separating the dust from the air suctioned through the suction port using centrifugal force, the cyclone unit having a first communication hole for communicating with the first guide member and a second communication hole for communicating with the second guide member. |
| US10702108B2 |
Surface cleaning head for vacuum cleaner
A surface cleaning head includes dual rotating agitators (e.g., a leading roller and a brush roll) and a removable cover for covering a top of the agitators and allowing access to the agitators from a top of the surface cleaning head. The dual agitators may be used to facilitate capturing of debris in the air flow into a suction conduit on the underside of the surface cleaning head. The brush roll may be located in a brush roll chamber and at least partially in an opening to the suction conduit. The leading roller may be positioned adjacent to and in advance of the suction conduit opening such that the leading roller engages debris and moves the debris toward the brush roll and the opening. The leading roller may be removable from the housing and held in place by the removable cover. The cover may be coupled using isolated latching mechanisms. |
| US10702106B2 |
Dispenser for rolled materials
A dispenser for rolled materials, including a first base, a second base rotatably engaged with the first base, the second base including a disc including a top surface having one or more ribs arranged thereon, and a vertical member connected to the top surface, a first post connected to the first base, and a second post connected to the first base, the second post including a flapper operatively arranged to engage the one or more ribs. |
| US10702101B2 |
Convertible grill apparatus and process
A barbeque grill is removably mounted to a wall for storage or grilling and is convertible to a free standing table and grill. |
| US10702095B2 |
Bottle top liquid infusion system
A liquid infusion system has an infusion chamber with open top and bottom ends. The top end has a removable cover. Flavored ingredients are placed in the chamber. A lower housing is rotatably secured to the bottom end of the chamber. A one-way valve located within the lower housing allows liquid flow in only a single direction. A stopper configured to be inserted into a bottle of virgin liquid is connected to the lower housing. When the system is tilted downward, virgin liquid is free to flow from the bottle and into the chamber. Bringing the bottle to vertical closes the valve and allows the virgin liquid and any ingredients placed in the chamber to steep, to produce a flavored infused beverage. The lower housing can be rotated and locked into a position in relation to the infusion chamber to prevent the flow of liquid into or out of the chamber. |
| US10702090B2 |
In-car coffee maker
An in-car coffee maker, powered by DC12 or DC24 direct current voltage, has an outer shell; a water pump support rack is provided at an inner bottom part of the outer shell; a water pump is mounted in the water pump support rack; a circuit control board is mounted on the water pump support rack; a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are mounted on the water pump; a heating element support rack is mounted on the circuit control board; a heating element is mounted on the heating element support rack; the heater element support rack is mounted with a water container; four legs of the water container are fitted to a periphery of the heating element support rack; a left side surface of the water container is provided with an insertion slot inserted with a button board; a button switch is mounted on the button board. |
| US10702089B2 |
Egg cooking system
An egg cooking system includes two woks and each of the woks receives oil from an oil supply member. A support member is driven by a driving unit to allow one egg to be put in the at least one standby portion and the egg is pressed by the pressing member. A cracking member cracks the egg and the pressing unit moves toward the direction that the egg is located so that a claw is opened, and the egg flows into one of the woks. The egg is cooked for a pre-set time, and is dropped into the other wok to be cooked. The cooked egg is then dropped to a plate. The pressing unit presses the egg shell of the egg to further open the claw, and the egg shell drops into a garbage can. |
| US10702085B1 |
Deck curtain system and method of use
A deck curtain and mounting system using vertical posts attachable to a deck rail or decking to form a structure supporting curtains hung from cross members positioned between the vertical posts to surround or encompass a deck area. The method of shading or securing the privacy of a deck area includes attaching vertical posts to a rail cap of a deck structure surrounding a deck area and attaching rotatable horizontal connectors to the vertical posts so that cross members may be connected between the vertical posts for hanging privacy curtains from the cross members around the deck structure. |
| US10702083B2 |
Systems for use with drinking containers to provide flows of air to users
A representative system for use with a drinking container to provide a flow of air to a user includes: a lid assembly with a lid base configured to removably mount to the drinking container and having a drinking opening, and an exterior housing defining an interior compartment and having an air outlet; a fan mounted within the interior compartment; and a heat exchanger mounted to the lid assembly and extending downwardly from the lid assembly and toward a bottom of the drinking container; wherein, in operation, air is directed via rotation of the fan into the fan into a heat exchange relationship with the heat exchanger and then outwardly through the air outlet as the flow of air; and wherein the lid assembly is configured to permit flow of the thermal medium from within the drinking container and through the drinking opening for drinking by the user while the lid base is mounted to the open end of the drinking container and the fan is providing the flow of air. |
| US10702082B2 |
Neck pillow with chin supports, multiple anchor points, and magnetic clip
A neck pillow for supporting the head of a user comprises left, right, and rear portions so as to be generally U-shaped. The neck pillow may include an inner frame which may be made of a material more rigid and denser than an outer material of the pillow so as to provide support. The left and right portions may include a chin support or protrusion so as to increase user comfort. Pillows according to the present disclosure may also include anchor points on each side for adjustment of the degree to which a closure mechanism attached to a connector such as a drawstring can be tightened. A closure mechanism which may be attached to the drawstring portions may include internal components that can prevent or make more difficult disconnection via horizontal force, and may also include magnets for connection of the left and right sides thereof. |
| US10702079B2 |
Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism
A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam. |
| US10702077B2 |
Museum showcase with a bearing platform
This museum showcase comprises a bearing frame and fixed and/or openable walls supported by the bearing frame. The bearing frame comprises a platform that includes joints connected to horizontal beams. The fixed and/or openable walls of the showcase are supported only by the joints. The weight of the walls is supported by the joints, whereas the horizontal beams are not subjected to significant stresses. It is thus possible to design the showcase in a particularly simple and therefore quick manner, choosing the lengths of each beam according to the dimensions of the showcase and leaving the support of the weights to just the joints. |
| US10702073B2 |
Portable rocker for newborn baby or infant
A rocker for supporting an infant or other item includes a carrier assembly and a support assembly. The carrier assembly has a support platform. The support assembly is disposed below the carrier assembly is operable to selectively impart motion to the carrier assembly in a plurality of different motion patterns. The motion patterns can include one or more of translation along a first linear direction, translation along a second linear direction perpendicular to the first linear direction, yaw relative to a first axis, pitch relative to a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis, roll about a third axis that is perpendicular to the first and second axes, and elevation changes relative to the support assembly. |
| US10702071B2 |
Packaging structure of folding bed and packaging method thereof
The invention discloses a packaging structure of a folding bed and a packaging method thereof. The packaging structure includes a folding bedstead including at least three unit frames, the adjacent unit frames are mutually hinged, and a mattress capable of being rolled up. When the folding bedstead is packaged, a space for receiving the rolled mattress is formed by the unit frames. The packaging method includes the following steps: S1, folding the unit frames of the folding bedstead to form a space; S2, rolling up the mattress and putting the rolled mattress into a space formed by the unit frame; S3, putting the folded folding bedstead into the box. The invention method allows for the most space efficient packing possible thereby reducing the amount of space occupied by the bed and reducing transportation costs. |
| US10702069B2 |
Vehicle seat comprising an adjustment device
The invention relates to a vehicle seat comprising an operator device arranged at the side for operating vehicle seat and/or vehicle functions, and an adjustment device for adjusting a vertical position and/or a tilt level of the operator device with respect to the rest of the vehicle seat, wherein the adjustment device comprises an axis of rotation extending in the seat width direction, and a shaft which is connected to the operator device, is spaced apart from the axis of rotation and arranged so as to be pivotable about said axis together with the operator device. |
| US10702068B2 |
Control system and method for controlling motion chair based on physical data of audience
The present invention relates to a control system and method for controlling a motion chair in a 4D theater and, more particularly, to a control system and method for controlling a motion chair, wherein the physical data of audiences who watch a movie in their motion chairs is collected and the motion intensity of the motion chairs is controlled based on the collected physical data so that the audiences can enjoy a 4D movie in a physical stable state. |
| US10702067B2 |
Smart phone holding assembly
A smart phone holding assembly for mooting an electronic device to a barber chair a haircut includes a barber chair that has an armrest. A first arm is releasably coupled to the armrest and an articulating joint is coupled to the first arm. A second arm is coupled to the articulating joint such that the second arm is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the first arm. A clamp is pivotally coupled to the second arm such that the clamp is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the second arm. The clamp releasably engages an electronic device to retain the electronic device at eye level with a customer is seated in the barber chair. |
| US10702061B2 |
Modular cabinet with hidden clamping system
The present invention includes a system for quickly and simply manufacturing semi-custom cabinetry utilizing a hidden pin joining system. The hidden pin joining system allows panels of a cabinet, or other items, to quickly and securely join together, with significant load bearing ability. The joining pin designs allow for discretely joining pieces together to create custom cabinetry during installation. The specially designed drill bits allow the system to work seamlessly. Using CAD/CAM machinery, the drill bits can cut stock pieces that can be taken to installation sites, and formed into custom cabinetry for kitchen, closets, or any other desired shelving units. |
| US10702057B2 |
Oral care implement and monofilament bristle for use with the same
A monofilament bristle (200) is disclosed that comprises coextruded core (210) and sheath components (220). The sheath component (220) has an outer surface (218) and surrounds a first portion (215) of the core component (210). A second portion (216) of the core component (210) protrudes from a top terminal end (203) of the sheath component (220) to form an exposed tip portion (203). In one embodiment, the exposed tip portion (203) of the core component (210) has an outer surface (217) that includes friction-enhancing features. In another embodiment, the exposed tip portion (203) is tapered and has an outer surface (217) with a first roughness and the outer surface (218) of the sheath component (220) has a second roughness, the second roughness being greater than the first roughness. In a further embodiment, the core component (210) has an outer surface (217) configured to have higher coefficient of friction than the outer surface (218) of the sheath component (220). In other embodiments, an oral care implement (100) including one or more of the monofilaments described herein is disclosed. |
| US10702049B2 |
Buckle belt assembly
A buckle belt assembly includes a main body and a buckle belt. The buckle belt includes a first body and a second body sleeved on the first body. The second body includes a supporting portion, a second movable portion, and a band extending from a bottom of the supporting portion. One end of the second movable portion is connected to the supporting portion, and the other end of the second movable portion is movable relative to the supporting portion. The second movable portion includes a pair of side walls and a pair of fixing walls. The band is configured to hang hanging objects, the band is configured with a fixing hole, and the side walls are pressed to abut the fixing wall to the fixing hole or to detach the fixing wall from the fixing hole, thereby opening or closing the band. |
| US10702048B1 |
Backpack with integral changing pad
A bag includes a first housing defining a first interior compartment and a second housing defining a second interior compartment. In a closed state of the bag, the second housing is configured to face the first housing, to be opposed to the first housing. In an open state of the bag, the second housing is configured to extend away from the first housing. The bag includes a first changing pad portion configured to be stored within the first interior compartment and a second changing pad portion configured to be stored within the second interior compartment. Covers of the first and second changing pad portions are configured to be exposed in the open state of the bag and to be isolated from an external environment in the closed state. The first and second housings are joined at a bottom portion of the bag. |
| US10702025B1 |
Buckle
Disclosed is a buckle including a first connector member provided with a plurality of connecting grooves, and a second connector member provided with a plurality of connecting hooks protruding from the second connector member. While the first connector member and the second connector member are slid in a lateral direction by a first locking protrusion formed on one end portion of the first connector member and a second locking protrusion provided at a center portion of the second connector member, the first and second connector members are connected or disconnected, thereby quickly and readily connecting and disconnecting the buckle within a short stroke distance only by manipulation. |
| US10702021B2 |
Ground-engaging structures for articles of footwear
Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include: (a) an outer perimeter boundary rim that at least partially defines an outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface opposite the upper-facing surface, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an open space at least at a forefoot support area of the ground-engaging component; and (b) a matrix structure extending from the outer perimeter boundary rim (e.g., the ground-facing surface and/or the upper-facing surface) and across the open space at least at the forefoot support area to define an open cellular construction with plural open cells across the open space at least at the forefoot support area, wherein a plurality (e.g., at least a majority) of the open cells have curved perimeters with no distinct corners. |
| US10702019B2 |
Three-dimensional printing utilizing a captive element
A method of forming a printed structure is disclosed. The method may include printing layers of a printed structure and incorporating an element within the printed structure. The element may be removed in order to form tunnels within the printed structure. In some embodiments the element may be removed and reused in the formation of additional printed structures. The element may also be retained to form a composite printed structure. |
| US10702015B2 |
Article of apparel with zonal force attenuation properties
An article of apparel, such as a sock or a shoe, is disclosed as having a foot-supporting area for extending adjacent to a plantar surface of a foot. The foot-supporting area has various zones of differing thickness that attenuate forces upon the plantar surface to different degrees. The apparel may be manufactured through a process that includes utilizing a force mapping device to obtain data relating to forces upon the plantar surface of the foot. The sock is then formed to have zones of different thickness located to correspond with the areas of the plantar surface subjected to different magnitudes of forces. |
| US10702014B2 |
Nitinol-driven bottom of foot compression system
Compression of venous tissue enables improved blood flow in the feet. For example, nitinol wire wrapped around a curved footbed is electrically heated and thus shrinks forcing the wire on the top of the footbed into the bottom of the foot. The wire, or group of wires, is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the bottom of the foot from toe to heel. Athletic recovery and treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and the like. |
| US10702010B2 |
Conduit for discharging static electricity through the sole of a shoe
A conduit for discharging excess static electricity through the sole of a shoe has a base a compressible central cylinder, a cap coupler, a detachable cap, and a coupler-receiving receptacle. The base, the compressible central cylinder, the cap coupler, and the detachable cap are all composed of compressible conductive materials. This enables the conduit for electrical discharge to be compressed, when a user takes a step. The base is terminally connected to the compressible central core, opposite to the cap coupler. The coupler-receiving receptacle traverses through the detachable cap, and the cap coupler engages into the coupler-receiving receptacle. This enables the detachable cap to function as an endcap that clamps the sole of the shoe between the base and the detachable cap. As a result, the detachable cap comes into contact with the user's foot and discharges static electricity through the compressible central core and the base, into the ground. |
| US10702008B2 |
Device and method of constructing shoes
Provided is a shoe or device for inserting into a shoe, having a shallow channel on a top side of a contoured insole or shoe, specifically under the 1st metatarsal shaft of the wearer. The shoe also has a rear region or heel cup positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity. |
| US10702007B2 |
Ventilated article of footwear
A ventilated article of footwear, a boot or a shoe, has a disconnectable footwear portion partly detachably connected to the outer contour portion of the sole of the article of footwear. One or more connectors are secured on the top surface of the sole outer contour portion adjacent the disconnectable footwear portion and actionable to disconnect and reconnect the disconnectable footwear portion to the sole outer contour portion to permit the entrance of air between the sole outer contour portion and a lower edge of the disconnectable footwear portion to ventilate at least a portion of a users foot. |
| US10702006B1 |
Device for baby walking and balancing assistance
A device for baby walking and balancing assistance provides the baby's faster learning of the baby walking, balancing and motor coordination. The device for baby walking and balancing assistance includes the left and right portions each comprising the baseplate and shoe or supporting strips to receive the baby's feet. |
| US10702002B2 |
Easily adjusted retention system for helmets
Strap buckles for headgear can be independently adjusted by single-handed operation while the headgear is worn. To tighten the straps, the wearer pulls a strap buckle toward the chin. The adjustment preferably involves a 1:1 length-adjustment ratio, such that the strap is shortened substantially by the amount the wearer pulls on the buckle. |
| US10701998B2 |
Fastener for clothing or lingerie
This invention relates to a fastener (100, 400, 700, 1000, 1300) for clothing or lingerie. The fastener comprises a front element (200, 500, 800, 1100, 1400) having at least one seat cavity (201) and a back element (300, 600, 900, 1200, 1500) having at least one bump (301) for location in the seat cavity. The front element and back element each comprise magnets (235, 329) to assist in the location of the bump in the seat cavity. The front and back elements additionally comprise a plurality of complementary catch faces (203, 205, 211, 213, 501, 303, 305, 311, 313, 601) which secure the engagement of the front and back elements and are operable to prevent inadvertent release of the back element from the front element when the back element is subjected to forces in any of a plurality of disparate directions. |
| US10701994B2 |
Perspiration redirecting band
A wearable device is provided which redirects perspiration away from a user's hands, feet and other extremities. The device may be fashioned as a band which is equipped with a channel structure extending around the entire surface of the band. The channel structure includes a channel base and a channel lip. The channel structure forms a perspiration channel with a flared lip. The channel base has a first thickness Tc at a central portion thereof, and a second thickness Te at end portions thereof, wherein Te |
| US10701993B2 |
Industrial impact safety glove
A safety glove for protecting the hand of a worker is provided, configured to protect the hand of the worker while still providing flexibility and dexterity to the user. The glove features a first protective structure or structures secured to a first base layer to protect the distal phalange bone of the worker, and a second protective structure or structures secured to a second base layer to protect the intermediate phalange and proximal phalange bones of the worker. The separation between the base layers provides for enhanced flexibility of the distal phalange, and allows for flexibility when performing tasks that require agility and dexterity. |
| US10701987B2 |
Sense-enabled apparel
Systems and methods for integrating and using sensor system in articles of apparel are provided. The system may include an apparel piece sized and dimensioned to be worn on a user and a sensor system integrated with the apparel piece. The sensor system may include at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel piece so as to measure a biometric parameter of the user when the apparel piece is worn, an illumination system configured to provide illumination in a specified illumination area based on the measured biometric parameter of the user, and a control module to control one or more settings of the illumination system. |
| US10701986B1 |
Brassiere configured for operation by wearers of limited dexterity, a method of use, and/or a method of manufacturing thereof
A brassiere configured for operation by wearers of limited dexterity, such as those with limited use of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, and/or shoulders. The brassiere may include a shoulder support element which may provide support to the wearer's torso and breasts without requiring strain to be placed on both hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders when fastening the brassiere. |
| US10701977B2 |
Permeable element based vaporization process and device
The present invention is a method for vaporizing concentrate that will substantially eliminate general or localized burning of concentrate during the vaporization process and a device adapted for carrying out said method. The vaporization method is based on heating concentrate that has been absorbed into a frit, preferably fitted glass. Fritted glass is characterized by open-pore interstices that allow free passage of fluid through the frit. It is commonly used as a filtering element, particularly in high-temperature applications. It was discovered that concentrate placed in contact with fitted glass is absorbed through capillary action. Although room temperature concentrate may not readily seep fully into fritted glass, as concentrate is heated its viscosity is reduced such that it is readily absorbed by the fitted glass. |
| US10701971B2 |
Burning prediction and communications for an electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette comprises a battery portion which is operable to provide power to a heating element of the electronic cigarette, and a cartomizer coupled with the battery portion. The cartomizer comprises a liquid container which provides a liquid toward the heating element wherein the liquid is used for producing and flavoring a vapor of the electronic cigarette when the liquid is heated by the heating element, and a memory which is operable to record and store an amount of the liquid remaining in the liquid container. |
| US10701966B2 |
Apparatus and method for wrapping a sheet of wrapping material around a rod-shaped article
An apparatus for wrapping a sheet of wrapping material (5) around a rod-shaped article (4) or a plurality of linearly arranged substantially cylindrical segments, either of which comprises a fragile segment (40), comprising: —a rotatable drum (2) having a circumferential drum surface (20) comprising a plurality of flutes (21) adapted to hold a rod-shaped article (4) or a plurality of linearly arranged substantially cylindrical segments, and comprising attachment portions (22) arranged between the flutes (21) adapted to hold a sheet of wrapping material (5) having an adhesive on an outer surface, —a rolling device (1) comprising a contact surface (10) arranged at a predetermined distance from the drum surface (20), to contact a periphery of the rod-shaped article (4) or plurality of linearly arranged substantially cylindrical segments to make the rod-shaped article (4) or plurality of linearly arranged substantially cylindrical segments move out of the flute (21) and roll over the outer surface having the adhesive thereon to wrap the sheet of wrapping material (5) around the rod-shaped article (4) or plurality of linearly arranged substantially cylindrical segments. At least a portion (101) of the contact surface (10) is resiliently displaceable away from the circumferential drum surface (20). |
| US10701957B2 |
Method for production of carotenoid
The present invention provides a composition comprising a high content of highly pure, low-cost, and safe carotenoid and a method for industrially producing the same. The present invention also provides functional food, a pharmaceutical composition and a cosmetic product comprising such a composition. The present invention further provides a method for producing a composition containing at least 80% of carotenoid, which is characterized in treating a microorganism culture with extraction using a lower alcohol at 80° C. at the lowest or a combination of water and a lower alcohol at 80° C. at the lowest, and then washing and filtrating the precipitate obtained from the extract solution with a combination of a lower alcohol and water. |
| US10701952B2 |
Cutter having varied cavity draft angle
There is provided a cutter or mold having at least one sidewall defining a cavity, wherein the cavity draft angle varies. In some embodiments, the cutter may also include a base, i.e., the cutter can be a mold. The cutter or mold exhibits better release properties of food products molded or cut therewith than conventional cutters or molds having no cavity draft angle, or a uniform cavity draft angle. Rotary cutting wheels, that in some embodiments may be ultrasonically activated, as well as systems incorporating the cutters or molds are also provided, as are methods of forming food products using the cutters or molds. |
| US10701947B2 |
Method and system for moving killed fish in a pipe or pipeline
A method and system for moving killed fish in a pipe or pipeline, comprising water and supply of pressurized air or water pressure or both to create zones having different properties in the pipe or pipeline to form a controllable water flow for propulsion of and controlled retention time of fish in the pipe or pipeline. |
| US10701940B2 |
Molecules having certain pesticidal utilities, and intermediates, compositions, and processes related thereto
This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One” and “Formula Two”). |
| US10701927B2 |
Bird deterring structure and method
Systems, devices, apparatus and methods for deterring birds and other animals from structures such as but not limited to cell towers, communications towers, buildings and areas to be protected. An effigy of the species to be deterred is suspended from an upper suspending structure and a lower suspending structure. The effigy can be molded or otherwise produced from rubber, plastic, or any other suitable material. The effigy can contain an internal supporting structure attached to a first cable and a second cable for suspending from the suspending structures. Either of the cables, or both, can include tensioning lines. Other embodiments include hangers and stands that can be attached to structures such as towers, buildings and the like. A C shaped hanger can be used for hanging an effigy which allows for the effigy to be able to move, such as rotate and simulate a live bird. A stand can allow for the effigy to pivot up and down which can simulate beak rising and falling, as well as the entire effigy being able to rotate in place. |
| US10701919B2 |
Clip-on trolling device
The inventors disclose and teach herein a device that quickly and reliably attaches rigging to a fishing line, especially trolling lines. The device includes a spring-loaded clip with means for attaching additional accessories to the clip, such as weights. Accordingly, in the context of trolling, a trolling depth can be set and readjusted rapidly simply by clipping different weights onto the line. Moreover, the clip includes a side-opening for receiving a fishing line in compression between a spring-loaded plunger and anvil. The line is further secured by an embossed retainer blocking the line from slipping out from between the plunger and anvil. |
| US10701916B1 |
Retractable fishing line spooler for boat or shop
A retractable fishing line spooler for mounting on a building wall or a boat surface. The spooler is positioned on a lever arm held on a mounting body. The lever arm is retracted to be in line with the mounting body when not in use and pulled partially away from the mounting body when in use for spooling fishing line. A ball bearing-and-spring locking mechanism and a pin hold the lever arm in place on the mounting body. |
| US10701910B2 |
Structure of aquarium filter
An improved structure of the aquarium filter includes a filter cloth made of nonwoven fabric with small pores and high density that is installed on the outermost layer of the filter, an activated carbon filter sheet that wraps within the filter cloth and can deodorize smell and filter impurities, and a filter net made of resin foam with large pores and low density that wraps within the activated carbon filter sheet. The filter is made of filter materials in multiple layers that are formed individually by one single process so that the production cost can be reduced. Furthermore, a support frame is installed on the aquarium. A support platform is set on the support frame on which the planting unit sits. The filter is placed on the uppermost support platform. Nutrients generated from the decomposition of fish excreta in the water are absorbed by plants. |
| US10701909B2 |
Method, system, and harvesting apparatus for aquaculture trench maintenance and harvesting
A system of harvesting sea creatures from a trench holding the sea creatures in seawater, including a trench, an injection well, and a harvesting apparatus that extracts the sea creatures from the trench. The trench includes a gate at one end of the trench. The gate insertable into an opening at the end of the trench to prevent seawater from entering or exiting the trench and removable from the opening to allow the seawater to enter or exit the trench. The injection well is positioned external to the trench and can receive the seawater discharged from the trench. The harvesting apparatus includes a conveyor that inclines. The conveyor includes a conveyor belt and a wedge at one end of the conveyor that contacts the bottom floor of the trench when the conveyor is inclined. |
| US10701906B2 |
System, apparatus and method for non-invasive avian egg fertility detection
A system, egg holding unit and methods are for non-invasively determining the fertility of an avian egg. The system includes an egg holding unit; at least one transmitter, operative for transmitting electromagnetic waves towards the at least one egg; and at least one receiver for receiving a received signal, including at least a portion of the electromagnetic waves after passing through the at least one egg placed within the egg holding unit. A processor is adapted to analyze the received signal according to a predetermined fertility determination procedure. A communication interface provides a fertility indication with respect to each one of the at least one egg. The communication interface may be coupled to a display device adapted to show fertilization data using a GUI, to one or more end users. |
| US10701905B2 |
Imaging and three dimensional reconstruction for weight estimation
A weighing station device, a computer-implemented method and a computer program product for estimating a weight of an animal. The weighing station device includes a stall for the animal, a camera in the stall that is activated to capture a plurality of digital images of the animal when a presence of the animal is detected at the stall. A processor obtains the plurality of digital images from the camera, constructs a three-dimensional digital image of the animal from the plurality of digital images, determines a dimension of the animal from the three-dimensional digital image, and estimates the weight of the animal from the determined dimension and a model relating the dimension of the animal to the weight of the animal. |
| US10701901B2 |
Self-tipping hurdles for pet training and fitness
Various embodiments for a self-tipping hurdle for pet training and fitness are described. A self-tipping hurdle may be portable, freestanding, and substantially symmetrical, where the hurdle is not required to be attached to the ground or other surface during operation. The self-tipping hurdle can include a first hurdle base having a first irregular octagonal cross-section; a second hurdle base having a second irregular octagonal cross-section; a first hurdle post coupled to the first hurdle base; a second hurdle post coupled to the second hurdle base; and at least one hurdle board disposed between the first hurdle post and the second hurdle post. The self-tipping hurdle can be configured to rotate a predetermined amount prior to a rotation of the self-tipping hurdle being substantially impeded when the at least one hurdle board is contacted by a pet. |
| US10701900B1 |
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. |
| US10701896B1 |
Elevated animal feeder
An adjustable elevated feeder is provided having a platform for holding both a feeder and a water bowl. The underside of the platform surface has a pair of parallel disposed leg impingement slots formed therein. A pair of rectangular leg elements each having two dimension: a high dimension having a longer width and a low dimension having a shorter width. When the legs are press fitted into the slots about the shorter width, the high dimension raises the platform to an upper adjustment height. Alternately, when the legs are press fitted into the slots about the greater length, the low dimension lowers the platform to a lower adjustment height. |
| US10701895B1 |
Therapeutic unit for pets
The present invention provides a therapeutic unit to be used for a pet. The therapeutic unit includes one or more therapeutic crystals which provide calming effect for the pet, while also providing healing effect for the pet to mitigate various ailments. The therapeutic unit is implemented in the form of a therapeutic mat for the pet to rest thereon, or a therapeutic vest for the pet to wear for constant exposure to the therapeutic crystals. In the present therapeutic unit, the therapeutic crystals include one or more of an amethyst crystal, a pink rose quartz crystal and a black tourmaline. |
| US10701894B2 |
Animal enclosure
An animal enclosure includes an inner wall defining an enclosure space for an animal and an outer wall at least partially surrounding the inner wall. A gap is defined between the inner and outer walls. The gap is filled with a gas such as air in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the gap is filled with a filler material such as foam or polymer material. The animal enclosure includes an upper housing member and a lower housing member in some embodiments. The upper and lower housing members may be secured together using one or more fasteners to form the animal enclosure. Each of the upper and lower housing members is rotational molded in some embodiments. Each of the upper and lower housing members includes an outer wall and an inner wall, each separated by a gap, in some embodiments. |
| US10701892B2 |
System and method for automatically flushing pet urine from a litter box
A system and method for automatically flushing urine from a pet litter box are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system and method may be directed to a combination of a urine-separating pet litter box with odor controlling conditionally non-absorbent litter and an automatic flushing device. The urine-separating pet litter box includes an upper litter tray with a perforated bottom and a lower liquid holding tank, which holds water inside. The lower liquid holding tank is connected to water intake pipes and a drainpipe and flushes the urine and holding water and fills freshwater in the lower liquid holding tank by detecting a water level of the holding water in the lower liquid holding tank with sensors. The flushing was performed by using a Venturi pump effect to control two electrical valves open or close. In some embodiment, Sodium Sesquicarbonate (SSC) may be used as conditionally non-absorbent litter for complete disposal of feces. |
| US10701891B2 |
Cat box table
A cat box table structured and arranged to secure a wide variety of various sized litter boxes thereto, and also comprises folding legs. The cat box table also has components for holding or storing cat accessories. The cat box table also includes steps which will allow a cat to climb from the floor up onto the table. |
| US10701889B2 |
Robotic arm with spray tool
A system includes a platform, an extension member, a spray tool member, and a spray tool. The platform is coupled to and positioned above the carriage. The platform has a length greater than and orthogonal to its width. The extension member is coupled to the platform and its longitudinal axis is parallel to the platform's length. The spray tool member's back end is coupled to the extension member's front end. The spray tool is coupled to the spray tool member's front end and includes a first nozzle oriented in a first direction, a second nozzle oriented in the first direction and positioned in line with the first nozzle, a third nozzle oriented in a second direction and positioned between and offset from the first and second nozzles, and a fourth nozzle oriented in a third direction and positioned between and offset from the first and second nozzles. |
| US10701887B2 |
Soybean variety 5PPKL95
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PPKL95 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PPKL95, cells from soybean variety 5PPKL95, plants of soybean 5PPKL95, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PPKL95. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PPKL95 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PPKL95, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PPKL95, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PPKL95. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PPKL95 are further provided. |
| US10701883B1 |
Inbred corn line CB65
Inbred corn line, designated CB65, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line CB65, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line CB65 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line CB65 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line CB65 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line CB65. |
| US10701878B2 |
Lettuce variety 41-233 RZ
The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-233 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-233 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-233 RZ. |
| US10701873B2 |
Growing medium structures based on Sphagnum moss and method for the manufacture thereof
The invention relates to growing medium structures comprising Sphagnum moss, to a foam-laid method for their manufacture and to the use thereof in horticulture, landscaping and forestry applications. |
| US10701868B2 |
Multi-door apparatus for growing plants
An apparatus for growing plants is includes a body section having an upper orifice, a lower orifice, a back section, and at least one door. The upper orifice allows for planting of a plant while the at least one door allows for removal of the plant for transplanting. The upper orifice is smaller in cross-sectional area than the lower orifice allowing for plants to grow in their natural pattern giving the roots more room to grow in more soil from which to absorb nutrients making for a happier, healthier plant which will not need to be transplanted as often. |
| US10701866B2 |
Drive system for intermittent rotation output
An intermittent drive system includes a rotatable output component, a rotating input component with a driving engagement element, a synchronizing ring and a decoupling ring. The synchronizing ring is coupled to the output element to rotate therewith. The synchronizing ring has a driven engagement element configured to selectively engage with the driving engagement element. The synchronizing ring has an alignment feature configured to rotationally align the driving engagement element with the driven engagement element and has a decoupling feature configured to selectively disengage the driving engagement element from the driven engagement element. The decoupling ring is selectively coupled to the input component and has a decoupling feature configured to selectively engage the decoupling feature of the synchronizing ring. The driving engagement element engages the driven engagement element only when both the alignment feature is rotationally oriented to align the driving engagement element with the driven engagement element and the decoupling features are rotationally oriented to allow the driving engagement element to engage the driven engagement element. |
| US10701864B2 |
Harvester having a feed roller driven by a hydraulic motor
A sugarcane harvester including a base cutter configured to cut sugarcane from a field and a feed roller chassis, disposed adjacently to the base cutter, configured to receive the cut sugarcane. A plurality of feed roller assemblies are supported by the feed roller chassis, wherein each of the plurality of feed roller assemblies includes a roller body defining a roller body cavity, a motor support located within the roller body cavity, the motor support defining a support cavity, and a bearingless hydraulic motor disposed within the support cavity. The bearingless hydraulic motor includes a spindle extending from the motor and through the support cavity. A spindle adapter is releasably coupled to the spindle and fixedly coupled to the roller body. A roller bearing, disposed within the support cavity, includes an inner surface in contact with the spindle adapter, wherein rotation of the spindle rotates the roller body while the bearingless motor remains stationary with respect to the motor support. |
| US10701856B2 |
Agricultural implements for soil and vegetation analysis
Described herein are implements that include a vehicle having a system for sensing or testing soil and/or vegetation as the vehicle traverses a field. |
| US10709051B2 |
Electronic device including component separation structure
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, a display of which at least part of the display is disposed in the housing in a second surface direction, and a battery of which at least part of the battery is disposed in the housing in a first surface direction. The housing includes a battery mounting portion whose recess is provided in the first surface. The battery is attached to the battery mounting portion by an adhesive member. |
| US10709049B2 |
Component mounting machine and component mounting line
A component mounting machine includes multiple component supply devices which respectively include multiple component supply units and are exchangeably equipped; a component transfer device in which a reference height as a reference of a lifting and lowering operation of a mounting nozzle is set; a height memory section which memorizes a height unique value that is unique for each component supply device and that is a height unique value based on unit heights of each component supply unit when the component supply device is equipped; and a height correction control section which corrects a lowering operation stroke amount of the mounting nozzle based on the height unique value of the equipped component supply device. Accordingly, an error in a height direction can be comprehensively absorbed and the component can be stably picked up by controlling a component pick-up operation of the mounting nozzle based on the height unique value. |
| US10709047B2 |
Component mounting device head unit
A component mounting device head unit includes a head main body, a nozzle being provided on the head main body, a drive source, a cover, and a heat transfer member. The nozzle is configured to pick up a component. The drive source is configured to transfer moving power to at least one of the head main body and the nozzle. The cover covers the drive source. The heat transfer member connects the cover to the drive source or a frame of the drive source, and the heat transfer member is configured to allow heat generated by the drive source to escape to the cover. |
| US10709046B2 |
Electromagnetic shielding material, a connector shielding shell and a cable
Provided is an electromagnetic shielding material, a connector shielding shell and a cable, which includes the following raw materials in part by weight: 1 part of surfactant, 1 part of coupling agent, 1 part of reductant-oxidant, 1-3 part(s) of dispersant, 5 parts of silver, 1 part of carbon, 55 parts of graphene oxide, 40 parts of thermoplastic elastomer and 0.2-1 part of lubricant, which has the advantages of good shielding efficiency, good corrosion resistance, low weight, low material costs, high degree of automation, etc. |
| US10709044B1 |
Faraday bag with magnetic closure system
An exemplary faraday bag with magnetic closure system includes an actuatable closure section defined between a shielding compartment and an access mouth. The closure section preferably includes a retention segment, a distal flap segment, and an intermediate flap segment therebetween. Base magnets are disposed within the retention segment and a first panel of the bag. Flap magnets are disposed within the distal flap segment and a second panel of the bag. When the closure section is in open configuration, the flap magnets are substantially out of attractive magnetic engagement with respective base magnets, and the shielding compartment is accessible from an ambient environment through the access mouth. When the closure section is in closed configuration, the flap and retention segments are folded with respect to one another, the flap magnets are in attractive magnetic engagement with respective base magnets, and the access mouth is thereby retained in an RF-sealed configuration. |
| US10709034B2 |
Supporting rack-mounted computing devices
A data center rack system includes a rack housing that includes side panels and a top panel coupled to the side panels, the top and side panels defining a rack volume sized to enclose a plurality of data center server rack trays, each of the data center server rack trays configured to support a plurality of heat generating electronic devices; and a rack bottom coupled to the side panels to at least partially define the rack volume, the rack bottom including a bottom panel having a top surface coupled to the side panels and a plurality of blocks coupled to a bottom surface of the bottom panel opposite the top surface, at least one pair of the plurality of blocks defining an opening between the blocks and below the bottom surface of the bottom panel and sized to receive a lifting member of a lifting machine. |
| US10709023B2 |
Placement of component in circuit board intermediate product by flowable adhesive layer on carrier substrate
A method of manufacturing a circuit board or a circuit board intermediate product, wherein the method comprises providing a carrier structure, applying a layer of flowable low-viscosity adhesive on the carrier structure over a surface area of the carrier structure which is larger than a mounting area in which an electronic component is to be mounted on the carrier structure, and pressing the electronic component into a subsection of the layer of adhesive in the mounting area so that at least part of the electronic component is immersed within the adhesive. |
| US10709022B1 |
Milling of flex foil with two conductive layers from both sides
A method for milling flex foil includes providing a web of flex foil including a substrate; a first conductive layer arranged on one surface of the substrate; a second conductive layer arranged on an opposite surface of the substrate; a first insulating layer arranged adjacent to the first conductive layer; and a second insulating layer arranged adjacent to the second conductive layer. The method includes dry milling one side of the web using a first cliché pattern including raised portions and non-raised portions to selectively remove at least one of the first conductive layer and the first insulating layer. The method includes dry milling an opposite side of the web using a second cliché pattern including upper raised portions, lower raised portions and non-raised portions to selectively remove the second insulating layer. |
| US10709021B2 |
Flexible hybrid electronics and battery with common substrate
A flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) device includes a common flexible substrate with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A printed circuit is coupled to the first surface of the common flexible substrate. A battery is coupled to the second surface of the common flexible substrate. At least one via connects the battery to the printed circuit through the common flexible substrate. |
| US10709018B2 |
System-in-package including opposing circuit boards
System-in-package structures and methods of assembly are described. In an embodiment, a system-in-package includes opposing circuit boards, each including mounted components overlapping the mounted components of the opposing circuit board. A gap between the opposing circuit boards may be filled with a molding material, that additionally encapsulates the overlapping mounted components. In some embodiments, the opposing circuit boards are stacked on one another using one or more interposers that may provide mechanical or electrical connection. |
| US10709015B1 |
Structural support elements of light guide and electrical housing
A component assembly includes a body having an electronics component mounted on a first face of the body. A light emitting diode is mounted on a first portion of the first face. A top plate is attached to the body and covers the light emitting diode and the electronics component. The top plate includes: a first cavity having the electronics component positioned within the first cavity; and a first support area homogeneously connected to the top plate and extending from the top plate to directly contact the body outside of the cavity to provide support for the top plate and to mitigate against collapse of the cavity. |
| US10709011B2 |
Radio frequency (RF) shielding structure for RF connector to microwave transmission interconnect regions and methods for manufacturing such RF shielding structure
An electrically conductive shield for a microwave transmission line-electrical connector interconnect region wherein the microwave transmission line is connected to the electrical connector. An elastic, dielectric material is disposed between opposing surfaces of the dielectric structure and the housing. An electrically conductive material is disposed on an outer surface of the elastic, dielectric material to provide an electrically conductive shield. The electrically conductive shield is disposed over the opposing surfaces of the dielectric structure and the housing. |
| US10709010B1 |
Flexible printed circuit and display module having flexible printed circuit
The present invention provides a flexible printed circuit, wherein the flexible printed circuit includes a substrate, a plurality of first terminals on the substrate, a plurality of second terminals on the substrate and a plurality of traces on the substrate. The plurality of traces is arranged for electrically connecting the plurality of first terminals to the plurality of second terminals, wherein the plurality of traces include at least one specific trace, the specific trace electrically connects a specific first terminal of the first terminals to two specific second terminals of the second terminals, the specific trace divides into two sub-traces at an increasing point, and a distance between the increasing point and the two specific second terminals are less than 5 mm. |
| US10709006B2 |
Fluid-cooled contact tip assembly for metal welding
Provided is a fluid-cooled contact tip assembly that can be used in methods and systems for manufacturing objects by solid freeform fabrication, especially titanium and titanium alloy objects, where the deposition rate is increased by increasing the flow rate of electric charge through the metal wire. |
| US10709003B2 |
Electrostatic shock avoidance system for a vehicle
An electrostatic shock reduction system for a vehicle. At least one surface of the interior or exterior of the vehicle which a user touches includes a conductive material and forms a conductive surface. A discharge circuit is connected to the conductive surface. The discharge surface is configured to slowly discharge the user when the user contacts the conductive surface so as to prevent an electrostatic shock to the user or an object approached by the user. |
| US10708999B2 |
Method of visualizing a shape of a linear lighting device
A computer implemented method (500) of generating a virtual representation (110) of a linear lighting device (120) is disclosed. The computer implemented method (500) comprises the steps of receiving (502) one or more signals (130) comprising an identifier of the linear lighting device (120) and information about a number and a distribution of the plurality of linearly distributed light sources, which linear lighting device (120) comprises a plurality of linearly distributed light sources, identifying (504) the linear lighting device (120) based on the received one or more signals (130), capturing one or more images of the linear lighting device (120) and providing image information representing the one or more images, determining (506) a spatial distribution of the light sources based on the received one or more signals (130) and the image information, generating (508) the virtual representation (110) of the shape of the linear lighting device (120) based on the spatial distribution, and displaying (510) the virtual representation (110) of the shape of the linear lighting device (120). This method allows a receiving device, for example a user interface device (100) such as a smart phone, to generate a virtual representation (110) of the linear lighting device (120) based on the received one or more signals (130) and the image information. |
| US10708996B2 |
Spatial light effects based on lamp location
A lighting system for providing a lighting scene in an environment occupied by a user, the system comprising:—a plurality of illumination sources, each source having a respective location sensor arranged to detect a location of the respective source relative to at least one point defined independently of the lighting scene and at least one of the sources further having at least one of an orientation sensor arranged to detect an orientation of the at least one source and a luminaire type sensor arranged to detect a type of the at least one source; and—a controller arranged to provide control signals to the plurality of sources in order to control the sources to render the lighting scene; wherein the controller is arranged to—determine an effect location of an illumination effect from the at least one source based on the detected location and at least one of the detected orientation and detected luminaire type of said at least one source and—adapt the control commands based on the detected source locations and the determined effect location for the at least one source, thereby rendering the lighting scene relative to said at least one point. |
| US10708993B2 |
Driver and LED lamp comprising driver
A driver comprises a front-end stage, a back-end stage, and an intermediate controller. The front-end stage comprises a front-end main circuit and a front-end controller, and is configured to rectify an AC input voltage from an external power supply and output a DC bus voltage through output terminals. The back-end stage comprises a buck circuit, and configured to receive the bus voltage from the front-end stage and output a desired DC drive voltage to a load according to an operating voltage of the load. The intermediate controller is configured to obtain a difference voltage signal indicative of an electric potential difference between the bus voltage and the drive voltage, and provide a feedback signal generated based on the difference voltage signal to the front-end controller. The front-end controller controls the front-end main circuit based on the feedback signal to change the bus voltage with change of the drive voltage. |
| US10708986B2 |
Device for and method of microwave heating with inversion
A device for microwave heating with inversion has a base and a cover defining a heating chamber. Both the base and the cover include a susceptor heatable by microwave energy and the cover includes an aperture to vent steam. With a food product in the heating chamber, the device is placed in a microwave oven resting on the base. During an initial heating period, the lower surface of the food product is browned or crisped due to conduction and steam escapes from the heating chamber via the aperture. After the initial heating period, the device in inverted and the food product comes into contact with the cover. The device is placed in the microwave oven resting on the cover during a secondary heating period in which the food product is heated further, and the upper surface of the food product is browned or crisped due to conduction. |
| US10708984B2 |
Heating coil and heat treatment apparatus
In preferred embodiments, a heating coil is provided that includes at least a set of heating conductors, one of which is arranged at a side of a work and the other one is arranged at an opposite side of the work. In addition, a plurality of connecting conductors are provided to connect an end of one of the heating conductors with an end of the other heating conductor, wherein each of the heating conductors is connected with at least two connecting conductors. The connecting conductors extend from an end of each of the heating conductor in a different direction from each other. In the preferred embodiments, the heating coil has a simple structure that enables an even heat treatment to a work in a width direction. |
| US10708983B2 |
Method and device for removing dents
The invention is directed to a dent removing device for removing of dents in ferromagnetic sheet metals by way of inductive heating, said dent removing device comprising a working head with a housing with at least one working face foreseen to be brought in close contact with a dent in a sheet metal and at least one magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field. According to the invention, the at least one working face comprises a recess for visual control of the dent removing, recess extending at least partially across the at least one working face. |
| US10708982B2 |
Method for operating a hob, and hob
A method for operating a hob for maintaining a state, which exists at the time of activation of the maintaining operation, at a cooking point of the hob with a cooking vessel on it detects a change in temperature of the cooking vessel as a change in state, wherein supplied power and/or a change in temperature of the cooking vessel are evaluated. A maintaining function for maintaining the state, which is indicated at this time, at the cooking point with a cooking vessel placed on it can be triggered. In doing so, the current state at the cooking point is classified as a process at the boiling point of water on the one hand and as a process which is different therefrom or as a process which takes place at a different temperature without a phase transition of water on the other hand. |
| US10708972B2 |
Radio link management in a split RAN architecture
An exemplary central unit (CU) network node manages resources associated with a radio link serving a UE. The CU network node can configure (1502) distributed unit (DU) network nodes, coupled to the CU network node and the UE, with one or more criteria relating to reporting quality metrics pertaining to the radio link. The CU network node can receive (1504) one or more quality metric reports, from a reporting DU network node, in accordance with the one or more criteria. The CU network node can determine (1506) a change in resources associated with the radio link based on the one or more quality metric reports and information identifying whether the radio link is a single-connectivity link or a multi-connectivity link. Other exemplary embodiments include a DU network node, methods performed by the CU network node or the DU network node, and computer program products or computer-readable media embodying instructions corresponding to these methods. |
| US10708971B2 |
Mobility management method, user equipment, storage node, and base station
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a mobility management method, user equipment, a storage node, and a base station. The mobility management method may include: determining, by user equipment (UE) in a connected state, a source identifier of the UE, where the source identifier is used to identify the UE; allowing the UE to enter a low consumption state after a low consumption activation condition is met, where in the low consumption state, the UE stores a connection context of the UE in the connected state and performs cell camping based on a cell reselection criterion in a moving process; and reporting, by the UE when a first preset condition is met, the source identifier to a second base station to which a second cell belongs, where the second cell is a serving cell on which the UE currently camps. |
| US10708963B2 |
Transmitter and/or receiver determination for D2D operation
A D2D device for a wireless communication network is described. The D2D device comprises a set of transmitters and/or a set of receivers. Furthermore, the D2D device is adapted for determining one or more transmitters from the set of 5 transmitters and/or one or more receivers from the set of receivers, which are to be used for at least one D2D operation. There are also described related methods and devices. |
| US10708959B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling the use of authentication information in wireless communication for access point
An information processing apparatus receives specifying information of an access point from a communication apparatus and performs connection processing to connect with the access point based on the specifying information. The communication apparatus is connected to the access point based on successful connection with the access point in the connection processing. |
| US10708934B2 |
Multi-carrier throughput enhancement by opportunistic packet scheduling with SPS concurrency
Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for managing coexistence of a satellite positioning system (SPS) receiver with one or more transceivers are presented. In some embodiments, a device determines whether a first transceiver of the one or more transceivers in accordance with a first Radio Access Technology (RAT) is able to transmit a packet via a first frequency band within a time period based at least on a first coexistence rule. The first coexistence rule corresponds to an impact on the SPS receiver by operation of at least the first RAT on the at least the first transceiver. The device transmits the packet via a second frequency band in accordance with a second RAT based on the determination that the first transceiver in accordance with the first RAT is not able to transmit the packet via a first frequency band within the time period. |
| US10708924B2 |
Data communication using interference alignment
Systems, methods, and computer readable media for communication in a network having a plurality of transceiver units are provided. The method can include transmitting by each transceiver unit (TU), a first broadcast message including a unique identifier of a respective TU and a network timing source identifier indicating the unique identifier of a TU upon which the respective TU relies for network time. The method can include receiving at the plurality of TUs, the first broadcast messages from one or more of the plurality of TUs. The method can include selecting, by each TU, a network timing source from among the plurality of TUs based on the unique identifiers and the network timing source identifiers. The network timing source can serve as the timing source for communications within the network. |
| US10708918B2 |
Electronic alignment using signature emissions for backhaul radios
A backhaul radio is disclosed that includes one or more antenna structures collectively having a plurality of selectable radiation patterns for detecting alignment signals; one or more receivers configured to receive the alignment signals from the one or more antenna structures and provide received signals; one or more processors for processing the received signals to determine signal properties, wherein at least one of the one or more processors are coupled to at least one of the one or more receivers to receive said received signals; and an interface to couple at least one of the one or more processors to an alignment assisting device. The alignment assisting device coordinates between the backhaul radio and the second backhaul radio during the alignment process. The alignment assisting device further provides an indication of an improved alignment adjustment to a user of the alignment assisting device. |
| US10708915B2 |
Control channel in WLAN OFDMA
Systems and methods of providing control information to wireless devices accessing a wireless network are provided. According to some embodiments, a method of wireless communication is provided. According to the method, a first wireless communication channel is assigned to a first wireless device. A second wireless communication channel is assigned to a second wireless device. A third wireless communication channel is designated for use as a control channel that is common to the first and second wireless devices and control information is transmitted to the first and second wireless devices via the third wireless communication channel. |
| US10708911B2 |
Electronic device and wireless communication method in wireless communication system
The disclosure relates to an electronic device and a wireless communication method in a wireless communication system. According to the disclosure, the electronic device comprises one or more processing circuits. The processing circuit is configured to execute the following operation: configure timing mapping information between a downlink subframe carrying uplink scheduling grant signaling and an uplink subframe carrying uplink transmission, comprising physical uplink shared channel PUSCH transmission, scheduled by the uplink scheduling grant signaling, and performed on an unlicensed channel by user equipment in the wireless communication system. By means of the electronic device and the wireless communication method in the disclosure, a timing mapping relationship between a downlink subframe carrying uplink scheduling grant signaling and an uplink subframe carrying uplink transmission comprising PUSCH transmission can be determined, thereby realizing effective utilization of an unlicensed channel. |
| US10708910B2 |
Method for transmitting sounding reference signal in wireless communication system and apparatus for supporting same
Disclosed are a method for transmitting a sounding reference signal to a base station by a terminal and an apparatus for supporting the same. Particularly, disclosed is a sounding reference signal transmission method comprising: determining a transmission time point of a first SRS within a first TTI, which has a length shorter than the length of one subframe, on the basis of the first TTI; and transmitting the first SRS at the determined transmission time point, wherein a frequency resource at which the first SRS is transmitted is configured independently from a frequency resource at which a second SRS based on a second TTI having a length corresponding to the length of one subframe is transmitted. |
| US10708904B2 |
GSM evolution packet data traffic channel resource transmission management—fixed uplink allocation technique
A radio access network node (e.g., Base Station Subsystem), a wireless device (e.g., a mobile station), and various methods are described herein for improving the allocation of radio resources in wireless communications. In one embodiment, the radio access network node and wireless device implement a fixed uplink allocation technique. In another embodiment, the radio access network node and wireless device implement a flexible downlink allocation technique. |
| US10708902B2 |
Transmission of beam switch commands through control channel signaling
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications provide for transmission of a beam switch command to a user equipment (UE) via control channel signaling. The UE may establish a connection with a base station using a first transmission beam, receive configuration information configuring the UE to select between a first decoding hypothesis corresponding to downlink control information (DCI) including a bit field including a beam switch command and a second decoding hypothesis corresponding to the DCI not including the bit field, receive a downlink control channel transmission via the first transmission beam, decode the downlink control channel transmission in accordance with the configuration information to obtain decoded DCI, and communicate with the base station based at least in part on the decoded DCI. |
| US10708900B2 |
Generating and transmitting demodulation reference signals
The present disclosure provides a solution which solves the problem of demodulation reference signal (DMRS) ambiguity by introducing separate, i.e. different DMRSs. This is especially the case for systems employing dynamic allocation of control and data signals to different PRBs. |
| US10708898B2 |
Detecting method, transmitting method and apparatus for common control channel
Embodiments of the present invention provide a detecting method, a transmitting method and an apparatus for a common control channel. The detecting method includes: determining a candidate resource set within virtual downlink resources of a current cell. The candidate resource set can include at least one candidate resource carrying a common control channel of the current cell. A detection is performed on at least one candidate resource in the candidate resource set, so as to acquire the common control channel of the current cell. In the embodiments of the present invention, a selection range of resources for transmitting a common control channel is extended, so that inter-cell interference of the common control channel can be coordinated, and a detection performance of the common control channel can be improved. |
| US10708894B2 |
Method for performing physical uplink control channel transmission and user equipment using the same
The present invention provides a method for performing physical uplink control channel transmission of a user equipment in a wireless communication system. The method may include the steps of receiving system information from a base station, wherein the system information includes information on one PUCCH resource set among a plurality of PUCCH resource sets, and performing PUCCH transmission through one PUCCH resource included in the one PUCCH resource set, wherein each of the plurality of PUCCH resource sets is related to one starting symbol, one number of symbols, and one PUCCH format. |
| US10708891B2 |
Method for establishing evolved packet system bearer and base station
A method and a device for establishing an evolved packet system EPS bearer are disclosed. The method includes establishing, by a first base station to which UE belongs, a first EPS bearer based on a first CC for the UE, wherein the first EPS bearer is an EPS bearer between the first base station and the UE; and instructing, by the first base station, a second base station to establish a second EPS bearer based on a second CC for the UE, wherein the second EPS bearer is an EPS bearer between the second base station and the UE. The present invention enables the UE to aggregate carriers of different frequency ranges from the first base station to which the UE belongs and the second base station to which the UE belongs to transmit data, thus improving the throughput of the data transmitted by the UE. |
| US10708884B2 |
Method and device for terminal transmitting/receiving data
Provided are a method for a terminal receiving downlink data in a wireless communication system, and a device supporting same. The method may comprise the steps of: entering a radio resource control (RRC)_INACTIVE state; receiving a configuration associated with a first DRX cycle and a second DRX cycle; receiving a first paging message on the basis of the first DRX cycle; stopping the use of the first DRX cycle if the first paging message indicates that downlink data has been transmitted to the terminal without an RRC state transition; and receiving the downlink data from a base station in the RRC_INACTIVE state on the basis of the second DRX cycle. |
| US10708883B2 |
Downlink data notification message sending method, and apparatus
A downlink data notification message sending method and apparatus are disclosed. In an embodiment a method includes receiving, by a user plane network element, a downlink data packet to be sent to a user equipment (UE) and sending, by the user plane network element, an event report message to a control plane network element, wherein the event report message includes a reported event, and wherein the reported event notifies the control plane network element that the downlink data packet matches no bearer. |
| US10708880B2 |
Electronic device and method for determining entry of region of interest of electronic device
An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a communication circuit for communicating with at least one network; and a processor configured to obtain a location estimation region of the electronic device on the basis of the at least one network, via the communication circuit, and to determine whether the electronic device has entered a region of interest, on the basis of a correlation between a probability distribution for the obtained location estimation region and a probability distribution for a preset region of interest, wherein various embodiments are possible. |
| US10708878B2 |
Supporting a secure terrestrial transmitter based positioning
A device with transmitter broadcasts packets including a transmitter identifier via a radio interface with varying timings of transmissions. It determines a current timing of transmissions based on clock signals and a secret code, using a cryptographic function. A mobile device detects radio signals conveying such packets and performs measurements on the signals. It determines a currently used timing of transmissions, assembles a positioning request including the transmitter identifier, results of the measurements and an indication of the timing of transmissions, and transmits the request. A server receives the request. It generates for the transmitter an expected timing of transmissions using a cryptographic function, based on a signal of a master clock and based on a stored secret code assigned to the transmitter. It provides position information as trusted position information only in the case of a match between the indicated and the expected timing of transmissions. |
| US10708874B2 |
Mobile communications devices and methods
A method of adjusting a reference frequency of a frequency component of a first mobile communications device configured to communicate with one or more further mobile communications devices via a wireless interface and in accordance with a communication protocol. In accordance with the communication protocol, a first synchronization signal is provided on the wireless interface for timing and frequency tuning and a reference signal is provided on the wireless interface for channel estimation. The method includes: receiving, at the first mobile communications device, the first synchronization signal; adjusting, at the first mobile communications device, the reference frequency of the frequency component based on the received first synchronization signal; receiving, at the first mobile communications device, the reference signal; estimating, at the first mobile communications device, a frequency offset based on the received reference signal; adjusting, at the first mobile communications device, the reference frequency of the frequency component according to the estimated frequency offset. |
| US10708872B2 |
Power headroom report generation
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for power headroom report generation. One method includes aggregating multiple serving cells. The method includes determining that a power headroom report is triggered. The method includes receiving, at a first time after the power headroom report is triggered, a first uplink grant that allocates resources for a new transmission on a serving cell of the multiple serving cells. The method includes determining a power headroom value for each serving cell of the multiple serving cells being activated based on information received prior to and including the first time. The method includes generating a power headroom report medium access control control element including at least the power headroom value for each serving cell of the multiple serving cells being activated. |
| US10708870B2 |
Systems and methods for adjusting power settings of a wireless device
A method of adjusting power settings on a wireless device is described. The method includes applying a default power setting. The method also includes receiving region information from a central configuration device. The method also includes determining a power setting based on the region information. The method also includes applying the power setting. |
| US10708869B2 |
Heterogeneous downhole acoustic network
An acoustic network is located in a formation traversed by a borehole having a pipe contained therein. The acoustic network includes a backbone network having a number of backbone modems engaging the pipe and acoustically communicating along the pipe using a first modulation technique. A number of end node modems acoustically communicate using a second modulation technique orthogonal to the first modulation technique. At least one of the backbone modems is a bridge hub modem that is coupled to both the backbone network and an end node modem and communicates with the backbone network using the first modulation technique and with the end node modem using the second modulation technique. The end node modems may have a hibernation mode defined by low energy usage with no transmission or receipt of data, and a transmission mode defined by transmission of data by the end node modem. |
| US10708868B2 |
Evaluation performance between a network node and a radio head
A method for evaluating performance between a network node and at least one test radio head, each one of the at least one test radio heads being located remotely from the network node. The method is performed in the network node, and comprises sending a loopback signal to at least one test radio head to add a loopback of its transmission signal on its receiving signal; sending a transmission signal to the at least one test radio head; receiving a received signal from the at least one test radio head; and determining a performance by comparing the received signal with the transmission signal. |
| US10708866B2 |
Signaling of control information in a communication system
Method and apparatus are provided for determining a power or a number of repetitions for a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) transmission that includes a number of uplink control information (UCI) bits. A power for the PUCCH transmission is determined based on an adjustment factor that uses different functions depending on the number of UCI bits or based on a type of the UCI bits. A number of repetitions for the PUCCH transmission that is with a spatial filter over a number of symbols is determined from a reference number of repetitions and one or more of a reference number of UCI bits, a reference number of symbols, or a reference spatial filter. |
| US10708863B1 |
Controlling device modem scan duty cycle based on device sensor or wireless data
Various different types of computing devices include a modem that allows the computing device to communicate wirelessly with other devices using various different radio access technologies (RATs). During operation of the computing device, the modem scans for a cell to connect to using a particular RAT, and once found connects to the cell. The computing device also includes a modem scan management system that manages the modem scanning for a cell to connect to, controlling the modem's scanning for a cell to connect to, such as stopping scanning using a particular RAT or reducing the frequency of the scans until movement of the computing device by a significant amount is detected. In response to a significant amount of movement being detected, scanning using the particular RAT can resume or the frequency of the scans can be increased. |
| US10708862B2 |
Control apparatus for controlling plural process executing apparatuses
A control apparatus to control a plurality of process executing apparatuses, the control apparatus including: a communication unit; and a processor. The processor transmits a request to execute predetermined processing common to the process executing apparatuses, a request to change to an energy saving mode, and a request to change to a normal mode, to each of the process executing apparatuses via the communication unit, and performs control of transmission of the request to execute the predetermined processing, the request to change to the energy saving mode, and the request to change to the normal mode, such that one of the process executing apparatuses executes the predetermined processing while a rest of the process executing apparatuses is in the energy saving mode, and such that all the process executing apparatuses execute the predetermined processing in sequence. |
| US10708861B2 |
Electronic device and method used for network control terminal and network node
Provided in the present disclosure is an electronic device used for a network control terminal and a method used for the electronic device, and an electronic device used for a network node and a method used for the electronic device. The electronic device used for the network control terminal comprises: a processing circuit, configured to configure, for a relay link between the network node and one or more other network nodes, a SL-DRX for the network node and/or the one or mote other network nodes and perform relay transmission between the network node and the one or more other network nodes on the basis of the configuration of the SL-DRX. |
| US10708858B2 |
Techniques for improved power consumption in user equipments
The present disclosure provides for reducing power consumption in multi-subscriber identity module (SIM) devices. For example, a user equipment (UE) may determine that a first subscription associated with a first SIM corresponds to a designated data subscription (DDS). The first subscription being different from a second subscription associated with a second SIM at the UE. In one aspect, the UE may transmit carrier aggregation (CA) capability information including one or more intra-cell frequency bands for the second subscription based on determining that the first subscription corresponds to the DDS. In another aspect, the UE may adjust a measurement report identifying the at least one neighboring intra-band network entity based on determining that the at least one neighboring intra-band network entity is available. |
| US10708856B2 |
Gateway advertisement in a wireless mesh
A computing environment containing a mesh network that is adapted to provide a reliable transport mechanism over which services may be delivered. Nodes of the mesh can automatically select routable addresses without conflicts, which allows nodes of the mesh to be accessed, even as the mesh changes through the addition or deletion of nodes. Also, nodes communicate with a protocol that supports service advertisements. These advertisements can identify mesh nodes that supply services, such as file or print servers, for which devices that have not yet connected to the network may be searching. Advertisements can also identify services to be used by nodes in the network, allowing, for example, a node to select a gateway providing a reliable connection to an external network. The mesh network can be used as a transport for communication using protocols, such as TCP/IP, that generally exhibit poor performance when using unreliable transports. |
| US10708855B2 |
LTE network extension (LNE) system, methods, and apparatus
An LTE network extension (LNE) system includes an LTE access gateway (LAG) and a provisioned database. A plurality of LTE access radios in the LNE system broadcast the same shared PLMN ID (sPLMN ID). The sPLMN ID corresponds to a plurality of service provider core networks, each with a different PLMN. The provisioned database includes information identifying which networks are allowed to use the LNE system and includes service provider network address information. An LTE access radio, transmitting the sPLMN ID detects an attach request from a UE, and forwards the attach request to the LAG, which decides if access is to be allowed, based on a service provider home network PLMN included in an IMSI in the attach request and information in the provisioned database. If access is allowed, the LAG serves as a proxy between the LTE access radio and the UE's service provider home network. |
| US10708854B2 |
Apparatus and method for providing network configurability in a wireless network
A node and method are described for providing more flexible access to a wireless network. The node has scanning circuitry for performing a scanning operation to detect one or more wireless backhaul nodes and a performance characteristic associated with each of the one or more wireless backhaul nodes. This scanning operation is performed for each of a plurality of antenna directions. Filter circuitry is also provided to store a reference to the one or more wireless backhaul nodes, a value of the performance characteristic associated with the one or more wireless backhaul nodes, and an antenna position during the scanning operation, which are stored in a candidate list on the basis of a condition. The node also comprises data processing circuitry to select a selected wireless backhaul node from the candidate list based on the performance characteristic. |
| US10708849B2 |
Public land mobile network (PLMN) list for evolved packet data gateway (ePDG) selection
The present disclosure provides the UE with ePDG information that includes a list of networks that provide ePDG in the area where the WLAN access point is located. In an aspect, the list of networks may include a list of PLMN IDs. By receiving the ePDG information containing the list of networks that provide ePDG in the area where the WLAN access point is located, the UE may be prevented from selecting an incorrect ePDG. In aspects of the disclosure, a method, an apparatus, and a computer-readable medium for wireless communication are provided. In one aspect, the apparatus associates with an access point of a wireless communication network. In another aspect, the apparatus receives, from the access point, ePDG information comprising a list of networks that provide ePDGs in an area of the access point. In a further aspect, the apparatus selects an ePDG based on the ePDG information. |
| US10708847B2 |
Method of attachment between at least one mobile network and one remote network
A radiocommunications system (E) that implements a method for attachment between a mobile radiocommunications network (RM) and a remote radiocommunications network (RD). The infrastructure of each of the mobile radiocommunications network and remote radiocommunications network includes a network supervision (SUPM, SUPD), an application level (NAPM, NAPD) having at least one application (APM, APD), an authentication and mobility management level (NAMM, NAMD) and user terminals (TUM, TUD). A radio management level (NCRM, NCRD) is also included having at least one base station (BSM, BSD). |
| US10708846B2 |
Mechanism for optimizing communication network setting for moving communication elements
An apparatus comprising at least one processing circuitry, and at least one memory for storing instructions to be executed by the processing circuitry, wherein the at least one memory and the instructions are configured to, with the at least one processing circuitry, cause the apparatus at least: to acquire connection information including at least one of route information and resource requirement information for at least one communication element in a coverage area of a communication network, the communication network comprising a plurality of access points allowing the at least one communication element to communicate with the communication network, to process the acquired connection information for determining at least one candidate for a following access point to be connected to by the at least one communication element following to an access point to which the at least one communication element is currently connected, and to use a result of the determination of the at least one candidate for a following access point for optimizing communication settings in the communication network for the at least one communication element moving in the communication network. |
| US10708844B2 |
Wireless telecommunications system, terminal device, base station and methods
A first terminal device for use in a wireless telecommunications system includes one or more base stations each forming a respective network node of the wireless telecommunications system and a plurality of terminal devices, wherein each of the terminal devices is operable to be established as a relay node via which each of the other terminal devices is operable to communicate with at least one of the base stations. The first terminal device includes a controller operable to determine a value of an operational characteristic associated with the first terminal device, and a transceiver unit operable to receive, from each of the other terminal devices, signalling indicative of a value of the operational characteristic associated with that terminal device. |
| US10708843B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for beacon assisted low power localization
The present application is at least directed to an apparatus in a system including a non-transitory memory with instructions stored thereon for decoding a message from a beacon device. The apparatus also includes a processor, operably coupled to the non-transitory memory, configured to execute the instructions of receiving, via a deployment server, data about the system including a decryption key associated with the beacon device. The processor is also configured to execute the instructions of listening for a signal from the beacon device transmitted via low energy. The processor is further configured to execute the instructions of receiving the signal from the beacon device including encrypted information. The processor is even further configured to execute the instructions of decrypting the encrypted information including GPS coordinates. Another aspect of the application is directed to a beacon device in a disconnected system. |
| US10708841B2 |
Device and method for network selection and network switching
A network device and method for network selection and network switching are provided. The network device is communicating with user equipment (UE). The network device includes a processor and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor. The processor is configured to request the UE to report speed information, receive a measurement report from the UE, the measurement report including speed information of the UE, and determine whether to switch network for the UE based on the speed information. |
| US10708837B2 |
System and methods for client steering
A method, system, and apparatus for optimizing a connection of a station (STA) in a mesh network of a plurality of 802.11 access points (APs) carried out by a client steering daemon (CSD) running on an AP of the plurality of APs. The CSD may calculate a cost ratio based on a plurality of metrics from a list and compare the signal strength information against a predetermined value. Based on the outcome of the signal strength comparison the CSD may analyze risk for the STA, determine a course of action for the STA based on the calculating, comparing, and analyzing and send instructions to a plurality of CSDs running on each of the plurality of APs for the course of action. The course of action may be keeping a STA associated with a current interface, guiding a STA to a destination interface, or kicking a STA to a destination interface. |
| US10708836B1 |
User equipment route selection across multiple mobile communication technologies
The described technology is generally directed towards enabling user equipment to perform route selection across multiple mobile communication technologies. User equipment route selection allows specifying, by the user equipment, information which affects the way the user equipment's network communications are handled by a communication network. User equipment route selection across multiple mobile communication technologies enables certain route selection capabilities whether the user equipment is connected to a 5G Core network mobile communication technology, a 5G Option 3x network mobile communication technology, or a LTE network mobile communication technology. |
| US10708833B2 |
Communication system
A base station for communicating with a mobile station, the base station including a processor configured to generate, when the base station is operating as a target base station, a path switch request, and a transceiver circuit configured to transmit, when the mobile station is engaged in a handover to the base station when operating as a target base station, the path switch request to a Mobility Management Entity (MME), wherein the path switch request includes a closed subscriber group (CSG) access mode of the base station operating as a target base station. |
| US10708832B2 |
Deactivation method and apparatus for a secondary cell and communications system
A communication apparatus including: a controller configured to configure a plurality of SCells including a first SCell carrying a PUCCH and a second SCell different from first SCell; and a transmitter configured to transmit to a network side via a Physical Uplink Channel (PUCCH) a uplink control information (UCI) using the first SCell; wherein the controller configures a deactivation timer with respect SCell except for the first SCell among the plurality of SCells, and the controller configures the first SCell to be activated and deactivated by an activation/deactivation media access control (MAC) control element (CE). |
| US10708824B2 |
Method and apparatus for supporting session continuity for 5G cellular network
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The present disclosure relates to a method for supporting a session continuity for a terminal in a 5G cellular wireless communication system. |
| US10708813B2 |
Method and device for transmitting and receiving data in mobile communication system
The present specification relates to a communication method and a communication device, and a random access method of a user equipment (UE), according to one embodiment of the present specification, comprises the steps of: sensing a random access trigger in a connected state; determining the type of the random access trigger when the random access trigger is sensed; and performing congestion control if the type of the random access trigger is a preset type. |
| US10708811B2 |
Operation methods of communication node supporting direct communications in network
Disclosed are operation methods of communication node supporting direct communications in network. The operation method comprises obtaining scheduling information configured for the direct communications from a first base station; identifying modulation and coding scheme (MCS) information and radio resource information included in the scheduling information; and transmitting, to a second UE, a first message to which a MCS indicated by the MCS information is applied through radio resources indicated by the radio resource information. Therefore, performance of a communication system can be enhanced. |
| US10708805B2 |
Method and controller for low-overhead user equipment measurements
An embodiment method includes identifying a plurality of VTP configurations representing allocations of TPs among a plurality of VTPs each having at least one TP. Potential serving VTPs are then identified for a selected UE in a plurality of UEs according to at least one UE centric criterion. The potential serving VTPs are selected for each of the plurality of VTP configurations. A UE measurement set is then scheduled for the potential serving VTPs for a scheduled channel resource according to measurement parameters. The method further includes selecting a serving VTP configuration from the plurality of VTP configurations according to UE measurement feedback from the selected UE. |
| US10708800B2 |
Health report sending from a wireless communication network
A wireless terminal for receiving a health report from a wireless communication network comprising a group of network nodes communicating within the wireless communication network using a first communication technology employing a first frequency band includes: a first wireless interface for communicating according to a second communication technology employing a second frequency band; and a terminal control unit for receiving, via the first wireless interface, at least one health report with health data from at least a first node in the group of network nodes triggered by a health report sending condition being fulfilled in the wireless communication network. |
| US10708793B2 |
Method and apparatus for implementing wireless system discovery and control using a state-space
In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided apparatuses, systems and methods for implementing wireless system discovery and control using a state-space. For example, such means may include: establishing, a communications interface between an access point optimizer and a wireless access point; identifying one or more interfering wireless nodes exhibiting electromagnetic interference upon the wireless access point; collecting data from the wireless access point; determining a model of the wireless access point and the one or more interfering wireless nodes by: (i) modeling communicative relationships and properties among the wireless access points and the one or more interfering wireless nodes exhibiting electromagnetic interference upon the wireless access point based at least in part on the data collected, and (ii) modeling an active state of the wireless access points representing a current configuration of the wireless access points having therein one or more configurable parameters for the wireless access points based at least in part on the data collected; and quantifying a change in performance of the wireless access points or the one or more interfering wireless nodes based on a state change affecting the model. Other related embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10708792B2 |
Methods and systems for increasing bandwidth efficiency in satellite communications
Methods and systems are provided for increasing bandwidth efficiency in satellite communications. In some embodiments, a satellite communications method is provided that comprises receiving, at a gateway ground station and as part of a downlink transmission from a satellite, a combined source signal comprising a plurality of source signals with an overlapping bandwidth, and extracting, from the downlink transmission, information specifying at least one predetermined modulation method. The method also includes generating, based on the at least one predetermined modulation method and from the combined source signal, a plurality of estimated waveforms corresponding to the plurality of source signals, separating, by signal cancellation and using the plurality of estimated waveforms, the plurality of source signals from the combined source signal, and routing, with a terrestrial network, the plurality of source signals to one or more user ground terminals. |
| US10708789B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for beam identification through the physical random access channel (PRACH) and efficient PRACH resource utilization
A User Equipment (UE) including a wireless transceiver and a controller is provided. The wireless transceiver performs wireless transmission and reception to and from a cellular station. The controller selects a downlink reference signal associated with a candidate beam among a plurality of downlink reference signals including Channel State Information-Reference Signal (CSI-RS) resources, Synchronization Signal (SS) blocks, or Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH) blocks, and determines one from a plurality sets of Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) preambles and RACH occasions for the selected downlink reference signal according to an association configured between the downlink reference signals and PRACH resources. Also, the controller uses the determined set of PRACH preamble and RACH occasion to perform a PRACH transmission to the cellular station via the wireless transceiver. |
| US10708783B2 |
Method for performing multiple authentications within service registration procedure
Embodiments herein provide a method for performing multiple authentications within a service registration procedure. The method includes sending, by a User Equipment (UE) a REGISTER request message to an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) server. Further, the method includes receiving, an IMS authentication challenge from the IMS server, where the IMS authentication challenge includes an IMS authentication parameter and a MCPTT authentication challenge. Further, the method includes verifying, at the UE, the IMS authentication challenge. Further, the method includes generating, at the UE, a REGISTER response message. Further, the method includes sending, a REGISTER response message to the IMS server, where the REGISTER response message includes an IMS authentication response to authenticate UE at the IMS server and a MCPTT authentication response to authenticate the UE at the MCPTT server. |
| US10708782B1 |
Wireless communication managed access system
Disclosed is a Managed Access System that operates as a man-in-the-middle between a handset and a network carrier system (e.g., Verizon, AT&T) to control access of handsets to connect to the network carrier system. The Managed Access System includes adaptable hardware, which emulates or simulates the characteristics of the handset such that the network carrier system communicates with the Managed Access System rather than the handset. |
| US10708780B2 |
Registration of an internet of things (IoT) device using a physically uncloneable function
An Internet of Things (IoT) device has a public device identifier and a private device identifier, where the public device identifier is publicly available and the private device identifier is secret but kept in a secure device database as a tuple. A registration request containing encrypted credentials comprising at least a private identifier and optionally a public identifier is sent from the IoT device to an association server in communication with a device database having an association between IoT public identifier and a corresponding IoT private identifier. The association server which receives the registration request and encrypted credentials responds with a registration acknowledgement when the decrypted credentials match the tuple in the device database, or forwards the request to a registration server when it does not. The requesting IoT device receives an acknowledgement and is thereafter able to join the wireless network. |
| US10708765B2 |
Method and apparatus for indicating restricted resources of wireless terminal
A wireless terminal participates in communications over a radio interface with an access node of a radio access network (RAN). The wireless terminal comprises processor circuitry configured to detect an abnormal operation of the wireless terminal and to autonomously declare a Safe-Mode without permission of the radio access network. In an example implementation, the processor circuitry is further configured to generate a safe mode indication configured to indicate to the access node that one or more capabilities supported by the wireless terminal is temporarily not available at the wireless terminal; and wherein the wireless terminal further comprises transmitter circuitry configured to transmit the safe mode indication over the radio interface to the access node. |
| US10708764B2 |
Terminal apparatus and base station apparatus
The present invention relates to a terminal apparatus and a base station apparatus that enable efficient communication. To perform efficient uplink transmission by using a non-allocated frequency band or a shared frequency band. A terminal apparatus includes a reception unit configured to receive a message of terminal capability enquiry and a transmission unit that transmits terminal capability information in a case that the message has been received. In a case that the terminal capability information includes first information indicating that uplink LAA is supported, the transmission unit transmits a first PUSCH of a first resource allocation type or a second resource allocation type in a cell that is other than an LAA secondary cell, whereas in the LAA secondary cell, transmits a second PUSCH of a third resource allocation type. |
| US10708762B2 |
Method and apparatus for virtualizing SIM card, terminal and network side device
A method and an apparatus for virtualizing a SIM card, a terminal and a network side device are provided in the present disclosure. The method includes: receiving a request for accessing to SIM card data; and accessing SIM card data on a remote end according to the request for accessing to SIM card data. The method, the apparatus, the terminal and the network side device in the present disclosure are simple in implementation and have a low cost. |
| US10708760B2 |
Connectivity system for establishing data access in a foreign mobile network
This disclosure is directed to establishing data access for a mobile device in a foreign mobile network. An exemplary method comprises executing a first attach operation (e.g., an IMSI attach operation) for a mobile device, the first attach operation resulting in a successful first attachment for the mobile device; determining, for a particular period, non-execution of a second attach operation (e.g., a GPRS operation) for a second attachment for the mobile device; classifying, based on the successful first attachment and the non-execution of the second attach operation for the particular period, the mobile device as a silent roamer; and determining whether the mobile device is associated with a data package for establishing a first quota of data access. |
| US10708757B2 |
Method and apparatus for performing cell specification procedure for network slice-based NR in wireless communication system
A new cell specification procedure can be defined, in order to support more efficiently a network slice function in a new radio (NR) access technology as being a part of a 5G communication system. From a perspective of a radio access network (RAN)-core network (CN) interface, a RAN node can transmit, to a CN node, a first indicator related to the slice support of the RAN node, and receive, from the CN node, a second indicator related to the slice support of the CN node. |
| US10708752B1 |
System and method for detection of transmission facilities
In embodiments, a method of detecting a transmitting device within an obstruction rich environment is disclosed. The method may involve detecting the transmitting device with a wireless transmission detection facility; communicating signal information relating to the detected transmitting device from the wireless transmission detection facility to a central unit; determining the location of the transmitting device; displaying information of the detection and location of the transmitting device through a user interface; and providing an action facility for causing actions related to the detected transmitting device. |
| US10708748B2 |
VoIP emergency call support
Techniques to support emergency voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls are described. The techniques may be used for various 3GPP and 3GPP2 networks, various location architectures, and various types of User Equipment (UE). A UE communicates with a visited network to send a request to establish an emergency VoIP call. The UE interacts with a location server instructed by the visited network to obtain a first position estimate for the UE. The UE performs call setup via the visited network to establish the emergency VoIP call with a PSAP, which may be selected based on the first position estimate. The UE may thereafter perform positioning with the location server to obtain an updated position estimate for the UE, e.g., if requested by the PSAP. |
| US10708747B2 |
Information processing apparatus and method of deciding correction amount in the information processing apparatus
The present invention provides an information processing apparatus and a method of deciding a correction amount for correcting the radio field intensity of received radio waves in the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus receives a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) packet transmitted by an external apparatus, and displays a screen for deciding a correction amount for correcting the radio field intensity of the BLE packet. If a user inputs an instruction for deciding the correction amount via this screen, the correction amount is decided based on the radio field intensity of the received BLE packet and a reference value. |
| US10708740B2 |
Method and apparatus of signal measurement for terminal moving at high speed in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A signal measurement method for a terminal is provided. The signal measurement method includes receiving a signal measurement indication for high-speed movement from a base station, and measuring a signal from a first cell using a measurement scheme designed for high-speed movement based on the signal measurement indication, wherein the first cell is a primary cell (PCell). |
| US10708734B2 |
Proxy coordinated wireless communication operation for vehicular environments
Proxy coordinated wireless communication operation is described for vehicular environments. In one example, a first user equipment receives a proxy operation authorization from a vehicular environment proximity services function for the first user equipment to operate as a Proxy for the proximity services function. The first user equipment then controls configuration information of other user equipment. The first user equipment also controls the vehicular environment operation mode used by the other user equipment. |
| US10708726B2 |
Short message processing method and apparatus, and electronic device
A short message service (SMS) message processing method and apparatus, and an electronic device, are provided in the field of information technologies. The method includes receiving a new SMS message; extracting identification information of the SMS message, where the identification information is information about a number used to send the SMS message and/or a content keyword; determining a processing manner corresponding to the identification information from a prestored correspondence between an identification information group and a processing manner according to the identification information, where each identification information group includes at least one piece of identification information; and processing the SMS message according to the determined processing manner. |
| US10708724B2 |
Mesh vehicle wireless reporting for locating wanted vehicles
Wanted vehicles (e.g., stolen or the subjects of AMBER alerts) may respond to receipt of broadcast messages identifying the vehicle by vehicle identification number, license plate number, or other identifier (if programmed into the car). The identifier may be broadcast over any public radio station as an embedded digital message, transmitted from police or fire broadcast stations, transmitted from wireless mobility towers, or the like. |
| US10708723B2 |
Method and system for determining a direction of movement of an object
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for determining the direction of movement of an object, the method comprising determining a cyclical motion of a cyclically moving part of the object by recording acceleration data of said cyclically moving part over a plurality of cycles using an accelerometer or inertial sensor attached to said cyclically moving part, integrating said acceleration data over at least one cycle of movement to determine a tilting of said cyclically moving part of the object relative to the horizontal plane, measuring an external magnetic field of said cyclically moving part of the object using a magnetometer to determine an orientation of said cyclically moving part of the object relative to the external magnetic field, determining the direction of movement of the object based on the tilting and the orientation of the cyclically moving part of the object. |
| US10708716B2 |
Methods and apparatus for selecting network resources for UE sessions based on locations of multi-access edge computing (MEC) resources and applications
In one illustrative example, a mobility node (e.g. an SMF) may receive a message which indicates a request for creating a session for a user equipment (UE). A user plane function (UPF) instance for the session may be selected based on a set of parameters. The set of parameters may include one or more location(s) of one or more multi-access edge computing (MEC) resources and applications of interest for the UE. Location data associated with the MEC resources and applications may be determined from server addresses obtained from UPF processing of domain name server (DNS) queries associated with the applications. In preferred implementations, the server addresses are client subnet location-dependent server addresses obtained from client subnet-based DNS queries. The server addresses or location data derived therefrom may be regularly submitted to the SMF for improved UPF selection based on locations of MEC resources and applications. |
| US10708715B2 |
Method and system for 3-D location of mobile devices
A system and method for 3-Dimensional location of a mobile device in which the mobile device is enhanced with an emulation of a wireless communications beacon, in addition to global positioning system (GPS) location capabilities. To pinpoint the location of the mobile device within the general location, a plurality of devices within a wireless communication range of the mobile device ping each other with the emulated wireless communications beacon. The plurality of mobile devices determined within the wireless communication range can send information to one another in order to supply for example their own unprecise GPS coordinates, the relative distance to any mobile device that responded to the virtual beacon ping of the mobile device and a mobile device identification or alias. The information received at each mobile device can be provided from each mobile device to a central location. At the central location triangulation, quadrilatration, n-lateration and the like can be performed in 3 dimensions using four or more of the mobile devices which provide information about themselves and the three or more others. The central location can utilize topographical maps and data analysis to determine a ground level. Precise locations can be sent to the mobile device or used by aggregating software that could find anonymous, or specific in the case of law enforcement and the such, beneficial. |
| US10708713B2 |
Systems and methods for beacon location verification
Embodiments include (i) receiving a first set of one or more messages generated by a mobile terminal, the first set of one or more messages comprising a first indication that the mobile terminal has detected a wireless beacon at a first time, and a second indication comprising a geographic location of the mobile terminal at the first time; (ii) determining whether the geographic location of the mobile terminal at the first time is within a threshold distance from a first physical location associated with the wireless beacon detected at the first time; and (iii) taking one or more further actions in response to determining whether the geographic location of the mobile terminal at the first time is or is not within the threshold distance from the first physical location associated with the wireless beacon. |
| US10708705B2 |
Audio processing method and audio processing apparatus
An audio processing apparatus has a setting processor that sets a size of a virtual sound source; and a signal processor that generates an audio signal by imparting to an audio signal a plurality of head-related transfer characteristics. The plurality of head-related transfer characteristics corresponds to respective points within a range that accords with the size set by the setting processor from among a plurality of points, with each point having a different position relative to a listening point. |
| US10708703B1 |
Switching binaural sound
A method provides binaural sound to a person through electronic earphones. The binaural sound localizes to a sound localization point (SLP) in empty space that is away from but proximate to the person. When an event occurs, the binaural sound switches or changes to stereo sound, to mono sound, or to altered binaural sound. |
| US10708702B2 |
Signal processing method and signal processing device
A signal processing method includes: multiplying at least one of M signals output from M microphones by a gain so as to equalize sound pressure levels of the M signals, the M signals representing sounds that arrive at the M microphones from a sound source located within a predetermined distance from the M microphones, M being an integer equal to or greater than two; delaying at least one of the M signals so as to resolve time discrepancies between the M signals, the time discrepancies being caused by differences in arrival time between sounds that arrive at the M microphones from the sound source; and applying a filter so as to suppress a signal which is included in the M signals obtained through the multiplying and the delaying and which represents a sound output from the sound source located within the predetermined distance. |
| US10708699B2 |
Hearing aid with added functionality
A sound processing method for a hearing aid in embodiments of the present invention may have one of more of the following steps: (a) receiving a command from a user to begin an upload and/or download of a file, (b) initiating communications to commence the upload and/or download of the file, (c) selecting the file to upload and/or download to a memory on the hearing aid, (d) downloading and/or uploading the file into or out of the memory, (e) executing the file loaded into memory, (f) asking the user if they wish to download and/or upload another file to/from the memory, and (g) continuing normal hearing aid operations if the user does not wish to execute the file in the memory. |
| US10708698B2 |
Hearing device including an external antenna part and an internal antenna part
The disclosure presents a method and a hearing device comprising a first portion adapted for being arranged behind an ear of a user for providing a signal, an output transducer for converting the signal to an acoustic output, a coupling element coupled to the first portion, and wherein the coupling element is adapted for transmitting at least the signal or the acoustic output. Furthermore, the hearing device comprises an antenna which includes an external antenna part and an internal antenna part, where the internal antenna part includes a first antenna element, a second antenna element where a first end of the second antenna element is arranged at one end of the first antenna element and is connected thereto, and where a second end of the second antenna element is connected to a ground plane, and a third antenna element which is spaced at a distance from the second antenna element and connected to the first antenna element, a feeding unit configured to supply a current to the antenna via the third antenna element, a wireless interface for receiving and/or sending data by means of the antenna, and wherein the coupling element comprises the external antenna part, and where the external antenna part is connected to the internal antenna part. |
| US10708687B1 |
System and method for including soundscapes in online mapping utilities
Systems and methods are disclosed, which include or present “soundscapes” in or for online mapping utilities. To obtain the data for such soundscapes, along with cameras for visual images, a microphone array can be mounted on a vehicle to record sounds along the streets travelled for linking to an online map. A speech recognition algorithm is used to identify private conversations and remove them from the recording. The systems and methods for accomplishing this task include use of an array of microphones mounted in a special pattern with special materials on top of the vehicle to record sounds as the vehicle travels through space and time. A set of signal processing algorithms is also used to process the microphone signals autonomously in real-time, allowing the operator to immediately review them for quality assurance. |
| US10708686B2 |
Local sound field forming apparatus and local sound field forming method
There is provided a local sound field forming apparatus including a local sound field forming filter coefficient recording unit that records an audio filter coefficient for forming a sound field by an evanescent wave, a filter unit that convolves the audio filter coefficient and a sound source signal to generate a loudspeaker drive signal, and a loudspeaker array that includes a plurality of loudspeakers including a directional loudspeaker, and that reproduces a sound on the basis of the loudspeaker drive signal. The present technology can be applied to a local sound field forming apparatus. |
| US10708683B2 |
Speaker system
A speaker system is provided herein that includes a frame at least partially encompassing a diaphragm of a first transducer. A bridge is operably coupled with the frame. The bridge includes a support section and a pair of arms extending therefrom, the support section including a rim portion. A second transducer is supported by the bridge and at least partially disposed within the rim portion. A first sound altering feature is disposed on a first side of the second transducer. An asymmetrical second sound altering feature is disposed on a second opposing side of the second transducer. |
| US10708677B1 |
Audio assemblies for electronic devices
Voice-controlled devices that include one or more speakers for outputting audio. In some instances, the device includes at least one speaker within a cylindrical housing, with the speaker aimed or pointed away from a microphone coupled to the housing. For instance, if the microphone resides at or near the top of the cylindrical housing, then the speaker may point downwards along the longitudinal axis of the housing and away from the microphone. By pointing the speaker away from the microphone, the microphone will receive less sound from the speaker than if the speaker were pointed toward the microphone). Because the voice-controlled device may perform speech recognition on audio signals generated by the microphone, less sound from the speaker represented in the audio signal may result in more accurate speech recognition, and/or a lesser need to perform acoustic echo cancelation (AEC) on the generated audio signals. |
| US10708674B2 |
Systems and methods for enabling and monitoring content creation while consuming a live video
Systems and methods for enabling and rewarding collaborative content creation are described. The method comprises, playing back live video provided by an over-the-top (OTT) provider to a user, receiving, from the user, a command to crop and modify a portion of the video comprising a subject, generating user-generated content based on the command, publishing the user-generated content to a plurality of users, determining whether the user-generated content is republished a threshold number of times during a republication period, and in response to determining that the user-generated content is republished the threshold number of times during the republication period, unlocking access to content from the OTT provider for the user that relates to the subject. |
| US10708666B2 |
Terrestrial broadcast television services over a cellular broadcast system
Systems, methods, and devices of various embodiments enable the provision of providing terrestrial broadcast television services over a cellular broadcast system. In various embodiments, a processor of a network element of the cellular broadcast system may parse a terrestrial broadcast television service for one or more information elements. The processor may configure a service description of the cellular broadcast system to include the one or more information elements of the terrestrial broadcast television service. The processor may send the configured service description over the cellular broadcast system to a receiving device to enable the receiving device to receive the terrestrial broadcast television service over the cellular broadcast system. |
| US10708665B2 |
Method and system for recording recommended content within a user device
A system includes a viewer tracking module that determines a genre profile target representation based on program categories of watched events. A recommendation module determines a candidate program category representation for each program candidate of a plurality of program candidates from a plurality of program categories, compares the candidate program category representation for the plurality of candidates to the genre profile target representation, and determines a numerical value for each of the plurality of program candidates based on comparing. The system further includes a display displaying the program candidates ordered based of the numerical value for each. |
| US10708659B2 |
Method and apparatus for enhancing audience engagement via a communication network
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, capturing first monitoring information associated with an audience that is viewing a presentation, determining an actual audience engagement level by performing pattern recognition on the first monitoring information, comparing the actual audience engagement level with an expected audience engagement level to generate an engagement score for the presentation, and transmitting, to a device, a haptic feedback according to the engagement score during the presenting of the presentation. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10708655B2 |
Dynamic item highlighting system
A method and apparatus for highlighting a program listing in a set of program listings based on selection criteria. The selection criteria may indicate that the a broadcaster has agreed to pay a service provider in return for the service provider ensuring that a program listing, corresponding to the program of the broadcaster, is highlighted in a program page that displays a set of program listings, such as television program listings. If there are multiple program listings, listed in a program page, that are to be highlighted, then details of the respective contracts may be used to determine which program listing to highlight. Such details may include the total contract value, a ratio of contract value-to-page view, and/or the time of contract formation. |
| US10708654B1 |
Optimizing inventory based on predicted viewership
In a video delivery context, collection and analysis of viewing data can provide insight into viewer interaction with video and the Internet. The viewing data can be transmitted in a controlled manner to a data repository. Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for optimizing inventory based on predicted viewership. An example embodiment operates by evaluating past viewership data for a periodic event, determining a tendency of a market segment to view the periodic event, and predicting viewership for a future event based on the determined tendency. |
| US10708651B2 |
Dynamic content ratings
According to some aspects, methods and systems may include determining that events associated with requests or accessing content items have occurred. The methods and systems may also include authorizing transmission of the content items to the requesting devices based on credential information associated with the requests, and determining a viewership quantity metric associated with the requests. |
| US10708646B2 |
Detection of items in a home
Various arrangements for detecting items in home are presented. Imaging devices may capture images of a user's home. The images may be analyzed and compared against a user approved list of item definitions. Using the definitions, items, brands, trademarks, and the like may be identified in the images. The items identified in the images may be used to determine preferences of a user and provide targeted marketing content using the television receiver. In some cases, analysis of items in a home may be used to determine the effectiveness of marketing content by determining causality or correlations between marketing content viewed by a user and items in the home. |
| US10708645B2 |
Method and system for controlling a user receiving device using voice commands
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that performs operations including receiving one or more media processor commands generated by a voice processing system that synthesizes the one or more media processor commands according to voice data provided by a portable device by way of an adapter, and executing the one or more media processor commands to generate an updated presentation of media content. The adapter converts a first radio frequency (RF) signal to a second RF signal comprising the voice data, the first RF signal generated by the portable device according to a first RF protocol, the second RF signal conforming to a second RF protocol that differs from the first RF protocol, and the second RF signal comprising routing information to route the voice data to the voice processing system. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10708639B1 |
State-based image data stream provisioning
Techniques for state-based provisioning of image data streams are described herein. In some examples, a plurality of image data streams, such as video streams, may be captured from one or more electronically presented content items. Upon being captured, the image data streams may be transmitted to an image data streaming service, such as a video streaming service, for transmission to spectators or other viewers. In addition to the image data, state data associated with the image data streams may also be transmitted to the image data streaming service. The state data may include information that describes the contents of the image data streams. In some examples, the image data streaming service may use the state data to provision the image data streams, for example to determine one or more image data streams that match a viewer's interest and to transmit those streams to the viewer. |
| US10708631B2 |
Method and terminal for tile selection amongst a set of tiles
A method for selecting a tile amongst a set of tiles associated with a multimedia content divided into a plurality of tile segments requested by a terminal is described. The multimedia content that is divided into a plurality of tile segments, includes obtaining a next position of a viewport of the terminal at the expiration of a current tile segment based on an estimation of a trajectory of the viewport; identifying one or several tiles amongst the set of tiles comprising at least the viewport at the next position; determining at least one processing parameter depending on at least the center of the identified tile and the next position of the viewport; and selecting an identified tile for which the determined processing parameter meets a selection criterion. |
| US10708629B2 |
Inheritance in sample array multitree subdivision
A better compromise between encoding complexity and achievable rate distortion ratio, and/or to achieve a better rate distortion ratio is achieved by using multitree sub-divisioning not only in order to subdivide a continuous area, namely the sample array, into leaf regions, but using the intermediate regions also to share coding parameters among the corresponding collocated leaf blocks. By this measure, coding procedures performed in tiles—leaf regions—locally, may be associated with coding parameters individually without having to, however, explicitly transmit the whole coding parameters for each leaf region separately. Rather, similarities may effectively exploited by using the multitree subdivision. |
| US10708627B2 |
Volumetric video compression with motion history
Techniques related to pose estimation for an articulated body are discussed. Such techniques may include extracting, segmenting, classifying, and labeling blobs, generating initial kinematic parameters that provide spatial relationships of elements of a kinematic model representing an articulated body, and refining the kinematic parameters to provide a pose estimation for the articulated body. |
| US10708625B2 |
Adaptive deblocking filter
Systems and methods are provided for selecting and applying an appropriate deblocking filter for improved coding efficiency and compression performance by partitioning a frame into a plurality of rectangular coding units (CUs) according to the QTBT frame partitioning scheme, selecting a first and a second CUs of the plurality of rectangular CUs, where the second CU is adjacent to the first CU, identifying a CU boundary shared by the first and second CUs, determining that at least one of the first or the second CU is non-square in shape, determining a first shape of the first CU and a second shape of the second CU, adaptively selecting a deblocking filter based on the first shape and the second shape, and applying the selected deblocking filter to pixels across the CU boundary. |
| US10708624B1 |
Pre-processing for video compression
A processing system filters blocks of a picture to minimize a size and error of the blocks prior to encoding. A pre-processing module of the processing system measures characteristics of a plurality of blocks and evaluates the effects of applying each of a plurality of filters to the blocks prior to encoding in order to predict an increase in compressibility of blocks having similar characteristics that are filtered with each filter before being encoded, with the least impact on quality. The pre-processing module trains models to predict a size and error of blocks filtered with each filter based on block characteristics. The pre-processing module uses the models to calculate a cost in terms of size and error of applying each filter to a given block having certain characteristics. The pre-processing module then applies to the block the filter that is predicted to result in the best cost. |
| US10708619B2 |
Method and device for generating predicted pictures
Disclosed are a method and device for generating a predicted picture, the method comprising: determining a reference rectangular block of pixels by shifting or warping parameter information which includes a location of a target rectangular block of pixels, or the parameter information comprises a location of a target rectangular block of pixels and depth information of a reference view; mapping the reference rectangular block of pixels to a target view according to the depth information of the reference view to obtain a projection rectangular block of pixels; and acquiring a predicted picture block from the projection rectangular block of pixels. The technical problem of relatively large dependence among the data brought by simultaneously employing the depth picture of the target view and the depth picture of the reference view in the process of generating the predicted picture in the prior art is solved, and the technical effects of reducing the dependence on the data and improving the encoding and decoding efficiency is achieved. |
| US10708614B2 |
Method and apparatus for inter prediction using motion vector candidate based on temporal motion prediction
An inter prediction method according to the present invention comprises: a step for deriving reference motion information related to a unit to be decoded in a current picture; and a step for performing motion compensation for the unit to be decoded, using the reference motion information that has been derived. According to the present invention, image encoding/decoding efficiency can be enhanced. |
| US10708611B2 |
Systems and methods for signaling of video parameters and information associated with caption services
A method for signaling video parameters associated a video asset included in a multimedia presentation, the method comprising: signaling a flag indicating whether picture rate information is present in a descriptor associated with the video asset; and signaling picture rate information for one or more layers of encoded video data corresponding to the video asset based on the flag, wherein picture rate information includes a code value indicating a picture rate value. |
| US10708606B2 |
Multilayer video signal encoding/decoding method and device
A method for decoding a multilayer video signal, according to the present invention, is characterized by: selecting candidate reference pictures for a current picture from among corresponding pictures in one or more reference layers by using either a maximum temporal level indicator for a current layer or a temporal level identifier for the current picture belonging to the current layer; inducing the number of active reference layer pictures for the current picture on the basis of the number of the candidate reference pictures; obtaining a reference layer identifier on the basis of the number of the active reference layer pictures; determining an active reference picture for use in the interlayer prediction of the current picture by using the reference layer identifier; and performing interlayer prediction on the current picture by using the active reference picture. |
| US10708599B2 |
Preserving image quality in temporally compressed video streams
When a temporally compressed video stream is decoded and subsequently re-encoded, quality is typically lost. The quality loss may be mitigated using information about how the source video stream was encoded during the re-encoding process. According to some aspects of the disclosure, this mitigation of quality loss can be facilitated by decoders that output such information and encoders that receive such information. These decoders and encoders may be separate devices. The functionality of these decoders and encoders may also be combined in a single device, such as a transcoding device. An example of the information that may be used during re-encoding is whether each portion of the original stream was intra-coded or non-intra-coded. |
| US10708598B2 |
Image coding method, image coding apparatus, image decoding method, image decoding apparatus, and image coding and decoding apparatus
An image decoding apparatus, method, and medium for decoding a current block included in a bitstream are provided. A first candidate, having a first motion vector that has been used to decode a first block, is searched for from one or more candidates. The first block is spatially or temporally adjacent to the current block. Two or more second candidates, each having a second motion vector being a zero vector, are derived when the first candidate is unavailable in the searching. A current block is decoded using derived candidates. The derived candidates include the two or more second candidates. |
| US10708590B2 |
Methods and apparatus for collaborative partition coding for region based filters
Methods and apparatus are provided for collaborative partition coding for region based filters. An apparatus includes a video encoder (100) for encoding image data for a plurality of regions in a picture. The video encoder (100) includes multiple filters for filtering the image data based on region partition information for the plurality of regions. The region partition information for the plurality of regions is shared between the multiple filters. |
| US10708589B2 |
Video encoding and decoding method and apparatus involving boundary filtering
Provided are a video encoding apparatus, a video encoding method, a video decoding apparatus, and a video decoding method capable of filtering a boundary of partitions within a block. |
| US10708587B2 |
Systems and methods for encoding alternative streams of video for playback on playback devices having predetermined display aspect ratios and network connection maximum data rates
Systems and methods for adaptive bitrate streaming of alternative streams of video encoded at resolution and sample aspect ratio combinations and maximum bitrates in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a source encoder configured to encode a source video stream as a plurality of alternative streams of video for playback on a playback device includes a processor configured to receive multimedia content including source video data having a primary resolution, a primary sample aspect ratio, and a primary frame rate and to encode the source video data as alternative streams of video, where the resolution and sample aspect ratio of at least one of the alternative streams of video are selected to have an aspect ratio that is the same as a predetermined display aspect ratio and at least one of the alternative streams is encoded at a maximum bitrate. |
| US10708584B2 |
Image decoding method using intra prediction mode
A method for decoding image, includes generating a residual block; reconstructing an intra prediction mode group indicator and a prediction mode index of a current block, wherein the indicator indicates whether the intra prediction mode of the current block belongs to which intra prediction mode group among a first or second group, and the prediction mode index specifies intra prediction mode in an intra prediction mode group indicated by the indicator; constructing the first group including three intra prediction modes using valid intra prediction modes of left and top blocks of the current block; determining the intra prediction mode corresponding to the prediction mode index in the first group as the intra prediction mode of the current block when the indicator indicates the first group; generating a prediction block based on the determined intra prediction mode of the current block; generating a reconstructed block using the residual block and the prediction block; and performing deblocking filtering on a reconstructed picture. |
| US10708575B2 |
Display system with diffuse and specular reflective modes
A display system which includes a first image display; a second image display; a reflective polariser disposed between the first image display and the second image display, with the second image display disposed on a viewing side of the display system; and a controller for addressing image data to the first image display and the second image display, wherein the controller, the first image display and second image display are configured to selectively operate in accordance with: a first display function in which the first image display is visible to a viewer through the second image display and the second image display appears substantially transparent to the first image display; a second display function in which the display system is in a reflective mode that conveys information to a user; and a third display function in which images are addressed to both the first image display and the second image display. The second display function may be generated by utilizing a diffusively reflective element such that the display system appears as a patterned diffuse reflection to the view. |
| US10708573B2 |
Apparatus and methods for three-dimensional sensing
A three-dimensional (3D) sensing apparatus together with a projector subassembly is provided. The 3D sensing apparatus includes two cameras, which may be configured to capture ultraviolet and/or near-infrared light. The 3D sensing apparatus may also contain an optical filter and one or more computing processors that signal a simultaneous capture using the two cameras and processing the captured images into depth. The projector subassembly of the 3D sensing apparatus includes a laser diode, one or optical elements, and a photodiode that are useable to enable 3D capture. |
| US10708571B2 |
Video frame processing
An apparatus for or processing video frames is presented. The apparatus comprises at least one processing unit and at least one memory. The at least one memory stores program instructions that, when executed by the at least one processing unit, cause the apparatus to segment objects appearing in video frames, model movement of a camera recording the video frames, and individually compensate motion artefacts in the video frames for at least one segmented object based on relative movement of the camera and at least one segmented object. |
| US10708563B2 |
Image capturing apparatus and image capturing method
In a high speed image capturing state, a camera signal processing circuit is not needed to perform a signal process at a high screen rate, but at a regular screen rate. In the high speed image capturing mode, raw data of 240 fps received from an image sensor 101 are recorded on a recording device 111 through a conversion processing section 201 and a recording device controlling circuit 210. Raw data that have been decimated and size-converted are supplied to a camera signal processing circuit 203 through a pre-processing circuit 202 and an image being captured is displayed on a display section 112 with a signal for which a camera process has been performed. In a reproducing state, raw data are read from the recording device 111 at a low screen rate according to a display performance of the display section 112 and the raw data that have been read are processed are processed by the pre-processing circuit 202 and the camera signal processing circuit 203 and a reproduced image is displayed by the display section 112. |
| US10708556B2 |
Imaging device and imaging system
A disclosed imaging device includes a plurality of pixels arranged over a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each of the plurality of pixels includes a first photoelectric conversion unit, a second photoelectric conversion unit, a third photoelectric conversion unit, a microlens that collects light into the first photoelectric conversion unit, the second photoelectric conversion unit, and the third photoelectric conversion unit, a first color filter through which a light entering the first photoelectric conversion unit passes, a second color filter through which a light entering the second photoelectric conversion unit passes, and a third color filter through which a light entering the third photoelectric conversion unit passes. The first to third photoelectric conversion units are arranged in this order in a first direction, and transmittances of the first color filter and the third color filter are different from a transmittance of the second color filter. |
| US10708552B2 |
Vehicle driving assistant device
Provided is a vehicle driving assistant device, including: a sensor module; a camera module which photographs images; and a control module which calculates a gradient value of a ground where a vehicle is located based on a first center axis value measured by the sensor module when a front side of the vehicle is located in a first direction after being mounted and a second center axis value measured by the sensor module when the front side of the vehicle is located in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction and determines an effective area for following an object in the image based on a center axis fixing error value of the sensor module calculated using at least one of the first and second center axis values and the gradient value. |
| US10708551B2 |
Data transmission unit and imaging facility with a corresponding data transmission unit
A data transmission unit includes a transmit unit and a receive unit. The transmit unit and the receive unit are relatively movable with respect to another of the receive unit and the transmit unit. The data transmission unit further includes a coupler, the receive unit being configured to receive data from the transmit unit via the coupler even during a relative movement between transmit unit and receive unit. The coupler includes a first dielectric waveguide including a conductor body and a retaining structure. |
| US10708550B2 |
Monitoring camera and mount
A video monitoring system (20) includes a camera head (22, 62), including an infrared illumination source (76) and an image sensor (74). A mount (64, 102, 112) is configured to hold the camera head in a fixed location and orientation above a crib (24), so that the image sensor captures images of the crib and an intervention region (52) adjacent to the crib from a fixed perspective. |
| US10708549B1 |
Advertisement/surveillance system
An object is positionable at a service provider's site to be surveilled. The object has an appearance to advertise services/products to be provided at the site to a service receiver. A camera is unobtrusively formed in the object to monitor the site and to create images. The object has operative components located within the object. The operative components include a source of electrical potential for the camera, a switch to activate and inactivate the camera, and a digital device to provide a record of the images created by the camera. |
| US10708539B2 |
Systems and methods for reducing cut-offs in program recording
A media recording system may be provided. The recording system may include features for reducing recording cut-off of a particular media event due to changes in the start time and end time of what is scheduled to be recorded. The recording system may provide a user with an opportunity to select a program by for example, selecting a listing, to have that program automatically recorded at a scheduled time for presentation to viewers. Changes in the schedule of programs may be compensated manually or automatically when the recording system receives information about actual or predicted time changes. In a manual mode, a user may adjust start or end times based on time change information that is displayed. For an automatic mode, the recording system may automatically compensate for predicted or actual time changes that are known by automatically adjusting the start and end times of recording. |
| US10708536B2 |
Signal processing apparatus and method of generating audio signal
A signal processing apparatus: specifies a capture time of a plurality of captured images that are captured from respectively different directions by a plurality of cameras in order to generate a virtual-viewpoint image corresponding to a designated virtual viewpoint; obtain an audio collection signal based on collection of audio of an audio collection target region by a microphone, wherein the audio collection target region includes at least a part of a capturing range of the plurality of cameras; generates an audio signal to be reproduced together with the virtual-viewpoint image corresponding to the capture time specified by the specification unit, by using the obtained audio collection signal based on collection by the microphone at a point in time prior to the specified capture time. |
| US10708526B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining lens shading correction for a multiple camera device with various fields of view
A method and apparatus can determine lens shading correction for a multiple camera device with various fields of view. According to a possible embodiment, a flat-field image can be captured using a first camera having a first lens for a multiple camera device. A first lens shading correction ratio can be ascertained for the first camera. A second lens shading correction ratio can be determined for a second camera having a second lens for the multiple camera device. The second camera can have a different field of view from the first camera. The second lens shading correction ratio can be based on the first lens shading correction ratio and can be based on the flat-field image acquired by the first camera. |
| US10708525B2 |
Systems and methods for processing low light images
Techniques and systems are provided for processing one or more low light images. For example, a short exposure image associated with one or more shutter speeds can be obtained. A long exposure image is also obtained, which is captured using a slower shutter speed than the one or more shutter speeds associated with the short exposure image. An output image can be generated by mapping color information from the long exposure image to the short exposure image. |
| US10708522B2 |
Image sensor with analog sample and hold circuit control for analog neural networks
According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, an image processing system includes a cross-point synapse array that includes multiple row wires, multiple column wires, and multiple cross-point devices, a cross-point device at each intersection of the row wires and the column wires. The image processing system further includes an image sensor array that includes multiple pixel unit circuits, each pixel unit circuit is connected to a corresponding row wire of the cross-point synapse array, wherein the pixel unit circuit generates a voltage output based on an input light. The image processing system further includes a pixel unit controller that adjusts an exposure time of the pixel unit circuits based on voltage outputs from the pixel unit circuits respectively. |
| US10708517B2 |
Image processing device that generates and selects between multiple image signals based on zoom selection
An image processing device including a first lens, a second lens disposed on one side of the first lens, a third lens disposed on the other side of the first lens, a first image sensor which receives an input of a first image obtained from the first lens to generate a first image signal, a second image sensor which receives an input of a second image obtained from the second lens to generate a second image signal, a third image sensor which receives an input of a third image obtained from the third lens to generate a third image signal, a selector which receives the input of the second image signal and the third image signal, outputs the second image signal under a first condition, and outputs the third image signal, under a second condition different from the first condition and an image processor which performs image processing, using the first image signal and an output signal of the selector. |
| US10708514B2 |
Blending depth images obtained with multiple exposures
To extend dynamic range, a depth imager can expose a scene with two different exposures to obtain two depths. The two different exposures are selected to have respective depth ranges that overlap each other. The two depths can be combined by taking into account the difference in exposures and where the two depths are located with respect to boundaries of an overlapping range of the two depth ranges. The combination of the two depths in this manner can help avoid image artifacts such as contouring. |
| US10708513B2 |
Shutter apparatus and imaging apparatus
A shutter apparatus includes a blade unit configured to open and close an opening used for exposure, a blade moving member configured to move the blade unit between an open position and a closed position of the opening, an urging member configured to urge at least one of the blade unit and the blade moving member in a direction from the closed position to the open position of the opening; and a blade cam member configured to contact the blade moving member as the blade unit moves from the closed position to the open position of the opening. |
| US10708512B2 |
Method and device for capturing image and storage medium
The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for capturing an image and a computer readable storage medium. In the method, a current motion parameter of the terminal and a current ambient light parameter are acquired, a current exposure parameter of the terminal is set based on the current motion parameter of the terminal and the current ambient light parameter, and the image is captured based on the set current exposure parameter of the terminal. The exposure parameter includes a shutter value, an aperture value and a sensitivity. |
| US10708509B2 |
Systems and methods of remote pan tilt sealed spheroid cameras maintaining level image when wall or ceiling mounted
A camera system includes a camera, a drive system, and a processing circuit. The camera includes a lens and a sensor module that receives light and outputs images based on the received light. The drive system includes a track including a first member and a second member, the first member defining a first rail on an inner surface of the first member, the second member defining a second rail on an outer surface of the second member. The rails can be driven by gear or magnetic drive, and are connected in a cross pattern at a 45 degree latitude point, enabling pan and tilt movement to maintain a level image for multiple camera mounting orientations. |
| US10708506B2 |
Image processing device, image processing method and program
An image processing device may include a control unit. The control unit may be operable, in a first mode, to control display on a display screen of a representative image of a group of images and, in a second mode, to control display on the display screen of an image of the group of images corresponding to a posture of the device. In addition, the control unit may be operable to switch between operation in the first mode and the second mode. |
| US10708505B2 |
Image processing apparatus, method, and storage medium
An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention specifies a partial area of a three-dimensional shape model that is generated based on a plurality of captured images obtained by a plurality of cameras. The image processing apparatus includes: a display control unit configured to display a display image based on a captured image of at least one camera of the plurality of cameras on a display unit; a designation unit configured to designate an area on the display image displayed by the display control unit; and a specification unit configured to specify an area on a three-dimensional shape model, which corresponds to an area designated by the designation unit on the display image, based on captured images of two or more cameras of the plurality of cameras. |
| US10708503B2 |
Image capture system, image capturing apparatus, lens unit, control methods therefor, and storage medium
An image capturing apparatus is configured to have an interchangeable lens detachably mounted thereto, and is provided with an image capturing unit configured to obtain a captured image, a synchronous signal generation unit configured to generate a synchronous signal for reading out the captured image continuously from the image capturing unit, a communication unit configured to transmit the synchronous signal to the interchangeable lens, and a measurement unit configured to measure a delay time from a timing at which the synchronous signal is generated until a timing at which the communication unit transmits the synchronous signal to the interchangeable lens, the delay time being transmitted to the interchangeable lens by the communication unit together with the synchronous signal. |
| US10708502B2 |
Camera device and shake correction method
A camera device includes a lens on which subject light is incident, an imaging element that images an image based on the subject light, a shake sensor that detects shake of the camera device, a shake correction mechanism that holds a holder which holds the imaging element and performs shake correction on a captured image captured by the imaging element through driving of the holder, a characteristic estimator that estimates characteristics of the lens based on a detection value of the shake sensor and a shake correction amount of the shake correction mechanism, and a controller that causes the shake correction mechanism to drive the holder by using the detection value of the shake sensor and an estimation result of the characteristics of the lens. |
| US10708500B2 |
Multi-camera system, camera, processing method of camera, confirmation apparatus, and processing method of confirmation apparatus for capturing moving images
An information processing apparatus, including circuitry configured to transmit a start instruction to a first camera apparatus and a second camera apparatus. The start instruction causes the first camera apparatus to start incrementing a first counter and the second camera apparatus to start incrementing a second counter for a video recording time period. The circuitry receives, from the first camera apparatus, a first recording-start frame identifier that indicates a value of the first counter and a second recording-end frame identifier that indicates the value of the second counter. The circuitry receives, from the second camera apparatus, a first recording-start frame identifier that identifies a value of the second counter and a second recording-end frame identifier that identifies the value of the second counter. |
| US10708499B2 |
Method and apparatus having a function of constant automatic focusing when exposure changes
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for focusing, applied in image processing field, which includes determining that imaging mode switches from a first imaging mode to a second imaging mode, making luminance adjustment to a first feature template of target object in the first imaging mode to obtain a second feature template, searching for an image of the target object according to the second feature template in the second imaging mode. The method enables a terminal in an automatic focusing process to realize a function of constant automatic focusing, and to make user interaction decreases and focus on the target object in time, accurately and efficiently to output constant satisfactory images or videos. |
| US10708495B2 |
Universal police loudspeaker
A universal police speaker includes an inner cavity, a voice coil, a magnet, a support plate, a diaphragm and a protecting cover to form a dome speaker structure. The inner cavity is filled with a sound absorbing material; the voice coil is installed around the inner cavity; the magnet is installed around the voice coil; the support plate is installed between the voice coil and the magnet; the diaphragm is installed at the top of the inner cavity; and the protecting cover is installed at the diaphragm. The speaker further includes a level bracket for placing the inner cavity, the voice coil, the magnet, the support plate, the diaphragm and the protecting cover, and the level bracket is disposed at the top of a car body of a police car. The invention can improve the anti-violence capability of the police speaker. |
| US10708490B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling video call, and video calling system
An apparatus and method for controlling a video call, and a video calling system are disclosed. The apparatus for controlling a video call includes: a transceiver configured to receive, in a display time period, video information of a remote party and transmit video information of a local party; a processor communicatively connected to the transceiver; and a memory having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: control, at least in a collection time period, the video collector to collect the video information of the local party, and control, in the collection time period, the video collector to be aligned with a face of the local party; and control, in the collection time period, the display apparatus to be in a non-display state, and control, in the display time period, the display apparatus to display a video of the remote party according to the video information of the remote party. The video calling system includes the apparatus for controlling a video call described above. |
| US10708489B2 |
Control device, monitoring system, monitoring camera control method, and storage medium
A control device includes a detection section, a determination section, and a controller. The detection section detects a tracking state of an image capturing device that tracks a tracking target object. The determination section determines a control option of the image capturing device. The controller controls the image capturing device according to the control option. The determination section determines the control option based on a change location where the tracking state with respect to the tracking target object has changed. |
| US10708488B2 |
Eyewear device mode indication
An electronics-enabled eyewear device includes a mode indicator comprising a series of light emitters arranged on a forward-facing surface of the eyewear device, for example being provided by a ring of LEDs arranged peripherally about a camera lens opening in a front surface of an eyewear frame. The mode indicator automatically displays different visual indications corresponding to different modes of operation or states of the eyewear device. One visual indication provides an animated pattern of circulating LEDs during video capture by the eyewear device. |
| US10708487B2 |
Image processing for saturated pixels
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for decorrelating one or more saturated regions of an image. In one example, a first phase image and a corresponding second phase image may be obtained. One or more saturated regions of the first phase image and second phase image may be determined. A weight may be applied to each pixel in the one or more saturated regions of the first and second phase images may be weighted to generate a weighted first phase image and a weighted second phase image, and one or more image processing operations may be performed on the weighted first and second phase images. |
| US10708485B2 |
Image capturing apparatus, lens apparatus, and data communication process program
An image capturing apparatus sends to the lens apparatus command registration information indicative of a combination and a transmission order of a plurality of lens data to be transmitted from the lens apparatus to the image capturing apparatus, and requests the lens apparatus to continuously transmit the plurality of lens data in the transmission order based on the command registration information. The lens apparatus registers the command registration information in response to the command registration information received from the image capturing apparatus, and continuously transmits the plurality of lens data to the image capturing apparatus in the transmission order based on the command registration information in response to a transmission request command corresponding to the command registration information received from the image capturing apparatus. |
| US10708483B2 |
Information processing device and information processing method, solid-state imaging device and solid-state imaging device operation method, program, and electronic apparatus
The present technology relates to an information processing device and an information processing method, a solid-state imaging device and a solid-state imaging device operation method, a program, and an electronic apparatus in which an IC having an AF lens drive control unit mounted therein is made compatible with various communication specifications that vary with the types of lens driver ICs to be connected.A digital analogue converter (DAC) code for controlling a lens driver IC that controls driving of an actuator that drives a focusing lens is generated. A communication format related to serial communication is set in accordance with the lens driver IC, and is stored. The DAC code is buried in the communication format, to form a format compatible with the lens driver IC. Control is performed to cause the DAC code to be transmitted to the lens driver IC through serial communication. The present technology can be applied to imaging apparatuses. |
| US10708482B2 |
Terminal having camera module
A terminal is provided. The terminal includes a main body, a camera module, and a driving structure disposed in the main body. A receiving chamber configured to receive the camera module is defined in the main body. The driving structure is connected to the camera module to drive the camera module to move from the inside of the receiving chamber to the outside of the main body or drive the camera module to move from the outside of the main body into the inside of the receiving chamber. |
| US10708473B2 |
Ocular imaging with illumination in image path
An apparatus for imaging an interior of an eye includes a light sensitive sensor, and a housing structure with an opening defining an imaging area to place the eye for imaging by the light sensitive sensor. One or more light emitters (LEs) are disposed in an image path between the light sensitive sensor and the eye during capture of a plurality of images. A controller is coupled to the plurality of LEs and the light sensitive sensor. The controller implements logic that when executed by the controller causes the apparatus to perform operations including: illuminating the imaging area with the one or more LEs; and capturing, with the light sensitive sensor, the plurality of images of the interior of the eye at the same time as the eye is illuminated with the light from the one or more LEs. |
| US10708467B2 |
Information processing apparatus that performs authentication processing for approaching person, and control method thereof
An information processing apparatus aims to prevent erroneous determination of the user and lowering convenience of the user. The information processing apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to pick up a surrounding image, an authenticating unit configured to execute authentication processing of a person included in the picked up surrounding image, an acquiring unit configured to acquire the number of people included in the picked up surrounding image, a permitting unit configured to permit execution of the authentication processing when an authentication permission condition is satisfied for a person included in the picked up surrounding image, and a changing unit configured to change the authentication permission condition in accordance with the acquired number of people. |
| US10708466B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and storage medium
An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first generation unit that generates a low-frequency image by extracting a low-frequency component from an input image; a second generation unit that generates a high-frequency image by extracting a high-frequency component from the input image; a screen processing unit that generates an AM screen image by performing AM screen processing on the low-frequency image; an addition processing unit that generates an added image by adding the high-frequency image to the AM screen image; and a correction unit that corrects the added image. |
| US10708463B2 |
Print apparatus, information processing method, and storage medium to determine coordinate information of plural positions to perform post-processing on a printed sheet
A print apparatus that controls a printing device and executes printing based on print data, transmits, to an external device, ability information including information indicating that post-processing by coordinate designation is unexecutable, upon condition that a transmission request for the ability information about the print apparatus is received from the external device. |
| US10708460B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes an intruder detecting unit that detects an intruder, a notification unit that notifies detection of the intruder, an intruder detection mode execution unit that executes an intruder detection mode to cause the notification unit to notify the detection of the intruder if the intruder is detected with the intruder detecting unit operating, a job reception unit that receives an instruction to perform a job, and an image forming unit that forms an image. The intruder detection mode execution unit suspends the intruder detection mode for a predetermined suspension time period if the job reception unit receives the instruction to perform a predetermined specific job while the intruder detection mode execution unit executes the intruder detection mode. |
| US10708457B2 |
Scanner apparatus
A scanner apparatus includes a housing including an insertion port into which a medium is inserted, a discharge port from which the medium is discharged, a conveying roller configured to convey the medium inserted from the scanning insertion port, and a scanning unit configured to scan the medium conveyed by the conveying roller. The scanning insertion port and the discharge port are provided on a +Y direction side of the housing. The housing includes a placement face extending in a −Y direction from the scanning insertion port. The placement face, when a first end of the medium is inserted into the scanning insertion port, is able to support a portion of the medium on a second end side opposite to the first end. The first end of the medium is discharged from the discharge port in a direction on the +Y direction side or in a −Z direction. |
| US10708455B2 |
Operation input device capable of notifying operation icon by voice, image processing apparatus, notifying method, process executing method
An operation input device includes a display processing portion, a setting processing portion, and a notification processing portion. The display processing portion displays an operation icon made to correspond to a predetermined process on a display portion. The setting processing portion sets an operation restricting area in which a touch operation on the display portion is restricted. The notification processing portion notifies, by voice, the operation icon partially or completely overlapped with the operation restricting area set by the setting processing portion. |
| US10708452B2 |
Image forming apparatus that selectively displays executed jobs, method of controlling same, and storage medium
An image forming apparatus improved in convenience of reusing executed jobs. A selection screen for selecting between jobs for image processing, and a configuration screen for selecting setting values for a selected job are displayed on a display. A combination of setting values of setting items for an executed job are accumulated in an HDD in association with a job selected on the selection screen when executing the job. A custom job displayed on the selection screen is registered together with setting values configured by a user. The accumulated executed jobs are selectively displayed on the selection screen, together with application jobs associated with the image processing functions, and registered custom jobs configured by the user. The executed jobs are displayed on the selection screen such that jobs executed by selecting the application job and jobs executed by selecting the custom job are discernible. |
| US10708451B1 |
Method and system for device location updating using map validation by an end user
Systems and methods for tracking large deployments of managed devices in a facility are disclosed. A tracking system is embedded into the managed devices, which may include, for example, printers, copiers, scanners, and multi-function devices (MFD). Location information is generated and maintained using an external server, and when a deployment location check event is triggered, a user of the device is prompted to confirm its deployment location and/or update its location information. |
| US10708450B2 |
Image processing apparatus, control method therefor, and storage medium
An image processing apparatus includes a registration unit configured to register content to be displayed, a reception unit configured to receive an event, a display control unit configured to, according to a specific event being received by the reception unit, display the content registered by the registration unit on an operation unit, and a determination unit configured to determine whether a function concerning accessibility is being activated, wherein, if it is determined that the function concerning accessibility is being activated, even when the specific event is received by the reception unit, the display control unit performs control not to display the content on the operation unit. |
| US10708446B2 |
Information processing apparatus, control method, and storage medium
Based on pixel information of a target image selected from a plurality of images, an information processing apparatus specifies whether the target image is to be used for an album, and sets a template based on a condition for creating the album. The information processing apparatus places on the set template the target image to be used for the album according to the specifying. |
| US10708443B2 |
Toll-free telecommunications management platform
Methods and systems are provided for the management, routing and reporting of toll-free telecommunications calls and data. Methods and systems are provided for pre-populating a call routing template based on natural language inputs and populating telecommunications routing codes at nodes of a call routing decision tree to generate a call routing template that may be identified and presented to a user interface based at least in part on a natural language input. |
| US10708433B1 |
Techniques for retrieving a voicemail pilot number from a telecommunications network node
The disclosed embodiments include a method performed by a Telephony Application Server (TAS) or other telecommunications network node, to retrieve a voicemail pilot number during registration of a user equipment (UE). The method includes receiving a registration message to register the UE and, in response, sending a request message to a home subscriber server (HSS). The request message includes a request for a voicemail pilot number for the subscriber. The method further includes receiving an answer message from the HSS including the voicemail pilot number, which is stored at the TAS, receiving a voicemail service message to deposit/retrieve a voicemail message and, in response, retrieving the voicemail pilot number from the TAS instead of issuing an SS7 query to obtain the voicemail pilot number. The method further includes enabling the subscriber to deposit or retrieve the voicemail message based on the voicemail pilot number retrieved from the TAS. |
| US10708432B2 |
Techniques for case allocation
Techniques for case allocation are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for case allocation comprising receiving, by at least one computer processor, at least one case allocation allocated using a first pairing strategy, and then reassigning, by the at least one computer processor, the at least one case allocation using behavioral pairing. |
| US10708426B1 |
Generating intelligent contact routing configurations
A system provides an interface within a CRM system that allows a user to select a routing option for a contact (e.g., phone number) based on a specified CRM data object by allowing a data dip into the CRM database. The system then provides the CRM data and the selected routing option to the communications management system where the communications management system updates a routing state machine and activates the selected routing option for the contact. |
| US10708425B1 |
Voice and speech recognition for call center feedback and quality assurance
A computer-implemented method for providing an objective evaluation to a customer service representative regarding his performance during an interaction with a customer may include receiving a digitized data stream corresponding to a spoken conversation between a customer and a representative; converting the data stream to a text stream; generating a representative transcript that includes the words from the text stream that are spoken by the representative; comparing the representative transcript with a plurality of positive words and a plurality of negative words; and generating a score that varies according to the occurrence of each word spoken by the representative that matches one of the positive words, and/or the occurrence of each word spoken by the representative that matches one of the negative words. Tone of voice, as well as response time, during the interaction may also be monitored and analyzed to adjust the score, or generate a separate score. |
| US10708423B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing voice information to determine emotion based on volume and pacing of the voice
A method and an apparatus for processing voice information are provided by the present application. The method comprises: obtaining the voice data of a user; performing an emotion analysis on the voice data which comprises multiplying volume and pacing of the voice data to help determine the priority of the voice data; and connecting the user to a corresponding service channel according to the priority of the voice data. The present application can improve the service quality of IVR. |
| US10708422B2 |
Method and apparatus for defeating computer-generated, telemarketing, and robo-calls to phones
A system for defeating computer-generated, telemarketing, and Robo calls is provided. An originating switch receives a call from a calling party and determines a call route to a called party. The call is received at a destination switch and the profile of the called party is assessed. If the called party is not a subscriber to the system, the call is then passed or connected to the called party. If the called party is a subscriber to the system, a digital audio track is played back to the calling party, the audio track indicating a call failure that can be detected by the source of computer-generated, telemarketing, and Robo calls. The signals are of such a nature that the calling party would determine that the number is not a valid number and remove it from a calling list. If a called party is not a subscriber, the call simply continues to the called party without interjection of any digital audio track. The system also may require the entry of dual-tone multi-frequency signals by the calling party to differentiate from those calls to be terminated. |
| US10708420B2 |
Method and system for automatically transcribing a call and updating a record based on transcribed voice data
An intelligent transcription and automated record generation system and method are provided in which a record identification module can identify a record in a customer relationship management (CRM) database that is relevant to a call, and a voice recognition and transcription engine can process audio information from the call and transcribe voice data from the call to generate transcribed voice data. The calling party can be one or more of a caller who is making a call and a callee that is receiving the call. A record updater module can then automatically modify the record to include at least part of the transcribed voice data, and automatically add the modified record to the CRM database. |
| US10708419B1 |
Method and system for rating multiple call destination types from a single video relay kiosk in a corrections facility
A method and system for rating multiple call destination types from a single video relay kiosk in a corrections facility. The method comprises receiving an indication of a first dialed phone number by a video relay kiosk in a corrections facility, the first dialed phone number representing a destination for a first phone call; querying a remote database or a local database or a third-party service provider to determine a first call destination type associated with the first dialed phone number; recording the first call destination type returned from the query; and recording a first charge for the first phone call, the first charge being based upon a first rate associated with the first call destination type returned from the query. |
| US10708417B1 |
Reduction in network congestion
A system, method and non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions that when read by a processor perform receiving a telephony connection request, determining a purported sender telephony number from the telephony connection request, determining additional request information from the telephony connection request, accessing an information source using the purported sender telephony number to determine source information regarding the sender, comparing the source information with the additional request information, based on the comparison, and determining whether the purported sender telephony number is incorrect. |
| US10708415B1 |
Systems and methods for identification and action on attempted controlled-environment facility resident communications with internet-protocol phone numbers
A controlled-environment facility communications management system, and/or the like, receives an indication of an electronic communication request with a telephone number initiated by, or to, a resident of a controlled environment facility. The controlled-environment facility communications management system, and/or the like, accesses a line information database and determines, based on the contents of the line information database, whether the telephone number is an Internet Protocol (IP) telephone number. The controlled-environment facility communications management system, and/or the like, takes action with respect to the electronic communication in response to identification of the telephone number as an IP telephone number. |
| US10708412B1 |
Transferring computer aided dispatch incident data between public safety answering point stations
Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable mediums for transferring computer aided dispatch (CAD) incident data between public safety answering point (PSAP) station computing devices as a result of a detected successful call transfer at an emergency call handling (ECH) server. In one example, a first PSAP station computing device is configured to receive a call from the ECH server, CAD incident data associated with the call, and a request to transfer the call. The first PSAP station computing device is also configured to send a request to the ECH server to transfer the call. The first PSAP station computing device is also configured to receive an acknowledgement from the ECH server of a successful call transfer. The first PSAP station computing device is also configured to send a request to a message queue to provide the CAD incident data to the PSAP station computing device that received the transferred call. |
| US10708409B2 |
Mobile application for controlling outdoor grill
Embodiments are directed to controlling an electronically-controlled appliance using a software application and providing a user interface for controlling an electronically-controlled appliance. In one scenario, a computer system receives an indication from a remote computing system indicating that an electronically-controlled appliance is communicably connected to the remote computing system. The computer system provides a notification in the software application indicating that the electronically-controlled appliance is available to receive instructions, and receives a user input at the software application indicating that certain functions are to be performed by the electronically-controlled appliance. The computer system further generates instructions configured to control the electronically-controlled appliance based on the functions specified in the received user input, and sends the generated instructions to the electronically-controlled appliance to perform the specified functions. These functions are then interpreted and carried out on the electronically-controlled appliance via the hardware controller. |
| US10708408B2 |
Switching between watches or other accessories
Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable media for allowing a user to switch between wearable items that have been paired or associated with an electronic device, such as a smartphone, are described. In one embodiment, the wearable items automatically detect a removal of a first wearable item from a user's body and an attachment of a second wearable item to the user's body. Messages from the wearable items are transmitted to the electronic device to allow the electronic device to switch the active wearable item from the first wearable item to the second wearable item. The switch can occur while the electronic device is in a locked state, and the electronic device can synchronize the second wearable item with data received from the first wearable item. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US10708406B2 |
Enhanced system and method for fully automated reverse logistics platform
Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for inspecting mobile devices. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed comprising executing a de-trash operation on a mobile device, the de-trash operation resulting in the removal of extraneous material attached to the mobile device; categorizing an operating system of the mobile device; connecting the mobile device to a reading device and installing one or more software applications on the mobile device, the one or more software application operable to read one or more identifiers from the mobile device; visually inspecting the mobile device and classifying the physical condition of the mobile device; performing a functional test on the mobile device upon determining that the physical condition of the mobile device is free of defects; and removing all test data from the mobile device after performing the functional test and flashing the mobile device with a new operating system image. |
| US10708405B2 |
Electronic apparatus, control device, and recording medium
The electronic apparatus includes a display, a hardware button, a fingerprint sensor, and at least one processor. The fingerprint sensor detects a fingerprint of a finger touching the hardware button. The processor performs fingerprint authentication based on a fingerprint detection result obtained by the fingerprint sensor, and causes, when determining that a predetermined operation has been performed with the finger on the hardware button, the display to display information in accordance with the predetermined operation. The processor has a first state of performing, when the predetermined operation is performed, the fingerprint authentication, and causing, if the fingerprint authentication fails, the display to start displaying notification information indicating that the fingerprint authentication has failed, and then causing the display to start displaying the information in accordance with the predetermined operation. |
| US10708404B2 |
Doorbell communication and electrical systems
A doorbell system can be used to block a first electricity that is less than a first threshold from entering an electronic chime. By blocking the first electricity from entering the electronic chime, the electronic chime is not allowed to emit a notification sound. The doorbell system can also be used to allow a second electricity that is greater than the first threshold to enter the electronic chime. By allowing the second electricity to enter the electronic chime, this can allow the electronic chime to emit a notification sound in response to a visitor being present. |
| US10708403B2 |
Electronic device case with a transparent or translucent back panel
An electronic device case with a transparent or translucent back panel. The case generally comprises a frame, configured to surround the outer periphery of the electronic device, coupled to a back panel, configured to cover the back of the electronic device. The frame generally includes a plurality of outer sidewalls surrounding a center cutout. The back panel is formed from a hard plastic material such as polycarbonate. In example embodiments, the back panel material is a clear, transparent material. In other embodiments, the back panel material is a tinted or translucent material. The frame is generally overmolded onto the front or interior surface of the back panel. |
| US10708398B2 |
Terminal device
A terminal device includes a screen, a first camera, and a movement mechanism. The first camera is disposed on a movable component of the movement mechanism, the movement mechanism is disposed on the back of the screen, and the movable component is configured to drive the first camera to move from the back of the screen to a position at which the first camera can be seen from in front of the terminal device. |
| US10708397B2 |
Optical accessory for attachment to mobile device
An attachment for use with a mobile device with an imaging device and a mobile-device light source can include one or more of an attachment base and an attachment body. The attachment base can be configured to secure the attachment body to the mobile device via a case for the mobile device. The attachment body can include at least one optical device for use with the imaging device, and an optical sensor to receive optical control signals from the mobile-device light source. |
| US10708392B2 |
System and method for compression and decompression of data containing redundancies
An apparatus and a computer-implemented method for processing data are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a memory device that stores first history data, and at least one processor configured to receive input data, determine a relationship between the first history data and one or more portions of the input data, generate one or more reference tokens reflecting the relationship, and transmit the one or more reference tokens to a recipient device. |
| US10708389B2 |
Phased deployment of scalable real time web applications for material handling system
A system and method provides data reporting and real-time user interfaces to a client device of a material handling system according to a unified architecture. The method includes (i) receiving, by a machine automation controller, real-time data of one or more machine automation devices of a material handling system; (ii) controlling, by the machine automation controller, the one or more machine automation devices using the real-time data as feedback; (iii) shaping the real-time data according to a domain model into a staging object; (iv) maintaining a cache object that corresponds to the staging object in a broker process; and (v) responding to one or more client requests for a data item by transmitting at least a portion of data contained in the cache object to a client device for presenting in a user interface. The client device may also be collecting historical data or statistical data for reporting purposes. |
| US10708387B2 |
Service usage metering techniques
Metering service instances collect predefined types of metering events on the nodes in which the service instances process. Within each node, the events are statistically filtered, aggregated, and collected. The events are also passed to audit logs. At the conclusion of a metering period or upon detection of a batching event, the aggregated statistically filtered events (statistics) are forward to a collecting cluster where they are populated to a metering statistic data store. |
| US10708384B2 |
Data processing method and system
The present disclosure provides techniques for data processing. These techniques may transport, by a computing device, individual retrieving requests for second data corresponding to a first client that sends the retrieving requests for first data into the order pool. The computing device may calculate an initial value of a second total amount of the second data, and then notify a platform of a third party to send the corresponding first data to the first client. The computing device may determine corresponding qualification after retrieving requests for the second data in the order pool are changed. The computing device may return third data to a data processing server of the third party in response to qualification determination. These techniques reduce usage of network resource and therefore increase efficacy of the networking. |
| US10708382B2 |
Systems and methods for latency masking via prefix caching
Systems and methods for latency masking via prefix caching, by providing a recorded output of launch of a network application to a client device from a point closer to client device, or with lower latency than output of the actual network application can be provided to the client device. The resulting user experience is that of instant or near-instant launch of the application, avoiding network delays communicating with the application server or processing delays from instantiation of virtual machines or other resources to provide the network application. |